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Wolves: George Ndah (rib injury) and Colin Cameron (sore foot) should be fit and Mark Kennedy's tight hamstring has responded well to treatment in Germany.
Nathan Blake has made another reserve appearance as he continues his comeback from foot ligament damage, but will probably need longer before a first-team return.

Palace: Trevor Francis is hoping to have his preferred centre-back duo in action against Wolves, with Kit Symons (hamstring injury) and Tony Popovic (groin injury) set to return.
Shaun Derry returns from suspension in midfield, but striker Dougie Freedman remains banned.
Curtis Fleming will play no part in the game after being ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery.

Wolves reserves lost 3-2 at Huddersfield last night and missed the chance of going top, meaning Huddersfield went top and opened a five point gap between them and Wolves in third place. But Wolves do have two games in hand over them.
Huddersfield took the lead after just five minutes, Jon Stead beating debutante Wolves keeper Adam Federici with a low shot.
Huddersfield got their second in the 20th minute, a long ball was cleared upfield and collected by Jon Worthington who advanced before lashing home a 25-yard shot.
Wolves pulled one back in the 34th minute, Blake spotted the run of Cooper who burst through and took the ball round the keeper and slotted it into an empty net.
With 67 minutes gone Wolves drew level when Camara scored from the penalty spot, Paul Scott clearly fouled Blake in the box
In the first of the three added minutes at the end of the game, Labarthe firmly headed the winner following Senior’s cross.

Huddersfield: Jeffrey, Lloyd, Fowler, Scott, Brown, Austin, Thorington (Senior 63), Labarthe, Stead (Kelly 63), Worthington, Macari.
Unused Subs: Giles, Padgett, McAliskey.
Yellow Cards: Stead, Worthington.

Wolves: Federici, Fitter, Camara, Clingan, Slater, McChrystal, Gobern (Watson 66), Ward, Blake, Jones, Cooper.
Unused Subs: Clarke, Brown, Townsend, Mahon.
Yellow Cards: McChrystal.

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after Wolves 0-0 draw with Watford: "He didn't want to come off (Paul Ince), but why drain the batteries completely?
"He has been saying that he has not been used to playing as many games as this over the years and we have had a heavy programme.
"The lads were shattered after the game and some were shattered during it.
"They ran themselves into the ground and I couldn't have asked any more tonight.
"I thought they were absolutely magnificent. We just needed a goal to give us another gear."

1 minute added.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-0 Watford.
53mins: Wolves substitution, Andrews on for Ince.
61mins: Wolves substitution, Proudlock on for Rae.
72mins: Yellow card, Helguson.
82mins: Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Ndah (Injured).
87mins: Watford substitution, Norville on for Noel-Williams.
3 minutes added.
Full-Time: Wolves 0-0 Watford.

Wolves: 0

Murray, Irwin, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Ince, Rae, Cameron, Kennedy, Miller, Ndah.

Subs: Oakes, Sturridge (82), Proudlock (61), Edworthy, Andrews (53).

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Watford: 0

Chamberlain, Ardley, Vernazza, Cox, Nielsen, Hyde, Glass, Mahon, Noel-Williams, Helguson, Gayle.

Subs: Brown, Doyley, Hand, Norville (87), Lee.

Cards: Yellow: Helguson. Red: None.

Attendance: 24,591

Wolves: have Paul Butler and Colin Cameron available again.
Butler is over bruised ribs and though Cameron came off with a bruised foot at the weekend, boss Dave Jones is keen for the pair to play.
Cameron's replacement Keith Andrews and Shaun Newton stand by to take his place.

Watford: striker Tommy Smith is out after being injured in a car crash, the 22-year-old suffered whiplash injuries, but was not seriously hurt.
Sean Dyche returns after missing Saturday's defeat against Walsall to be with his wife following the birth of their baby, while fellow defender Neil Cox is back after suspension.

Wolves under 19s beat Bolton 2-0 on Friday, at Bolton. Wolves took the lead in the 10th minute through Lewis Gobern, he beat a defender then his shot took a slight deflection on its way into the net. Leon Clarke made it two just before half-time, he was put through by Sammy Clingan.

Wolves under 17s lost 1-0 to Sunderland at Compton Park. Sunderland got the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute.

Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "I'm sure Kenny was just happy to score and not worried about breaking a record. He is on fire at the moment. I believe Berti was here so he hasn't done himself any harm.
"It doesn't matter who scores. So long as we win the game, it doesn't mean anything. At the end of the day it is just a goal on statistics.
"We said at half-time 'just up the tempo and let's go at them'. We we got 2-0 up I thought we upped the tempo even more and really closed them down.
"It is getting a little bit of a trademark for him (Ndah). He did it against Leicester.
"With the pace he has got any defence is going to back off and I'm sure Craig Brown will be disappointed they backed off too far."

42mins: Wolves substitution, Andrews on for Cameron (injured).
2 minutes added.
Half-Time: Preston 0-0 Wolves.
53mins: GOAL, Ndah put's Wolves ahead, ran from his own half.
67mins: Preston substitution, Skora on for Cartwright.
69mins: Preston substitution, Lynch on for Koumantarakis.
73mins: Yellow card, Ince.
79mins: Wolves substitution, Proudlock on for Rae.
82mins: GOAL, Miller scores from Proudlock's low cross.
3 minutes added.
Full-Time: Preston 0-2 Wolves.

Preston: midfielder Paul McKenna has returned to training after a groin strain and is in contention, but defender Marlon Broomes (thigh) is unlikely to figure and Dickson Etuhu (ankle) is rated 50-50. Colin Murdoch returns from a two-match suspension, but the former Manchester United player is suffering from a knee injury and unlikely to be involved.

Wolves: striker Nathan Blake continues his return from foot ligament damage but will not figure, while centre-back Paul Butler (ribs) is a slight doubt. Winger Mark Kennedy is available again, despite planning a trip to see the German national team doctor with a persistent hamstring niggle.

Paul Butler's x-ray has shown no serious damage to his ribs after his crunching clash with Matt Murray during Wolves’ 4-2 victory at Portman Road last night.
Butler was substituted at half-time after he got tangled with Matt Murray, when the Wolves keeper came out to make a clearance.

Wolves boss Dave Jones sang the praises of his players after their impressive 4-2 win at play-off contenders Ipswich.
The Black Country side twice fought back from behind before sinking one of their main rivals for a coveted top-six spot.
Jones said: "We didn't start too brightly but got a grip on the game in the second half. Our second goal was probably the most important because it gave us a great lift and also deflated them.
"We're two clubs with similar expectations so this was a massive result for us.
"We said before the game that whoever won the midfield battle would go on to win the game and I think it's fair to say that they edged it in the first half and us in the second.
"The game was all about personal battles across the pitch and it's fair to say we came out on top."

2mins: Goal, M Bent opens the scoring Murray half cleared a free-kick but Bent headed Ipswich in front.
11mins: GOAL, Miller equalises for Wolves, following up from Cameron's shot that Marshall couldn't hold.
45+1mins: Goal, Holland put's Ipswich back in front with a powerful long range free-kick.
Half-Time: Ipswich 2-1 Wolves.
46mins: Wolves substitution, Edworthy on for Butler (Injured).
50mins: Yellow card, Rae.
54mins: Yellow card, Miller.
63mins: GOAL, Miller sneaks in for his second, from a Kennedy cross.
70mins: Ipswich substitution, Counago on for Ambrose.
74mins: GOAL, Naylor puts Wolves ahead with a superb 30 yard strike.
79mins: Wolves substitution, Proudlock on for Miller.
81mins: GOAL, Ndah rounds the keeper for Wolves fourth, Proudlock cleared and Cameron helped it onto Ndah.
83mins: Ipswich substitution, Reuser on for Makin.
86mins: Wolves substitution, Andrews on for Rae.
2 minutes added.
Full-Time: Ipswich 2-4 Wolves.

Ipswich: 2

Marshall, Wilnis, McGreal, Magilton, Holland, Makin, M Bent, D Bent, Miller, Ambrose, Gaardsoe.

Subs: Counago (70), Naylor, Wright, Pullen, Reuser (83).

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Wolves: 4

Murray, Irwin, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Ince, Rae, Cameron, Kennedy, Miller, Ndah.

Subs: Oakes, Sturridge, Proudlock (79), Edworthy (46), Andrews (86).

Cards: Yellow: Rae, Miller. Red: None.

Attendance: 27,700

Ipswich: defender John McGreal is set to make his first appearance for more than two months after recovering from damaged knee ligaments.
Fellow centre back Mark Venus, who has been out for two months with a knee injury, is back in training but will not be fit to face his former club.
Finidi George, Martin Reuser and Richard Naylor are all injured and Hermann Heidarsson is suspended, but striker Pablo Counago is available for the last time before he starts a ban.
Skipper Matt Holland will make his 300th appearance for Ipswich.

Wolves: boss Dave Jones has no new injury worries, and strike duo Nathan Blake and Dean Sturridge are back in contention. But they are expected to start on the bench, with Kenny Miller and George Ndah set to continue.
Winger Mark Kennedy and forward Ndah both have knocks but are expected to be fit.

Wolves have had the date for their FA Cup quarter final match against Southampton at the St. Mary's Stadium confirmed. The game will be shown live on Sky and played on Sunday 9th March with a 4pm kick-off.

Wolves have drawn Southampton away in the quarter final of the FA Cup, it will be played on the 8th or 9th of March.

Wolves boss Dave Jones was relieved but also frustrated as his side reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, he said: "For the first 45 minutes Rochdale must have thought there were 22 of us on the pitch but we could not kill them off.
"We said at half-time 'Go and take their hopes away' but we didn't do it and got caught out and they got themselves back in the game.
"It was disappointing that we lost our composure and shape for 15-20 minutes when it was 1-1 and our discipline also went.
"But I don't think anyone can complain about the final result and if we had got a second goal in the first half then I think it would have been good night for them a lot quicker.
"But we are into the quarter-finals and I always felt if we got that composure back then we would be okay."

31mins: Yellow card, Grant.
32mins: GOAL, Ndah scores from Kennedy's corner, it was deflected passed the keeper.
42mins: Yellow card, Melaugh.
1 minute added.
Half-Time: Wolves 1-0 Rochdale.
53mins: Goal, Simpson strike deflected in by Melaugh.
74mins: Wolves substitution, Rae on for Newton.
79mins: GOAL, Miller scores after Naylor had shot saved but kepper couldn't hold onto it.
82mins: Rochdale substitution, McCourt on for Evans.
2 minutes added.
91mins: Wolves substitution, Proudlock on for Miller.
92mins: GOAL, Cameron shot keeper got a hand to it and Proudlock scored with his first touch.
Full-Time: Wolves 3-1 Rochdale.

Wolves: 3

Murray, Irwin, Naylor, Ince, Lescott, Butler, Newton, Cameron, Ndah, Miller, Kennedy.

Subs: Rae (74), Proudlock (91), Clyde, Sturridge, Oakes.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Rochdale: 1

Gilks, Evans, Griffiths, Flitcroft, Melaugh, McEvilly, Hill, Platt, Grand, Simpson, Warner.

Subs: McCourt (82), Hodges, Townson, Doughty, Jobson.

Cards: Yellow: Grant, Melaugh. Red: None.

Attendance: 23,921

Boss Dave Jones say's Nathan Blake won't be playing any part in Wolves FA Cup clash with Rochdale tomorrow.
Jones has no other injury worries, except Keith Andrews who bruised his toe during the Birmingham Cup game on Wednesday.

Wolves striker Nathan Blake returned to competitive action on Wednesday playing 45 minutes in the 3-1 Birmingham Cup win over Hednesford, and got the first goal. An own-goal from Anthony Maguire gave Wolves their second, Stewart Aidrie's close-range effort pulled one back for Hednesford but Pollet headed into goal and secured Wolves place in the semi-final.
Blake dislocated two toes and damaged foot ligaments when Wolves drew at Portsmouth in November but is now finally nearing full fitness and a return to the first-team.
Blake said to WOW: "I’m just happy to be back.
"I’ve got a few aches and pains and I’ll probably feel stiff in the morning but it’s worth it now that I’m playing again.
"The foot started to feel a bit sore in the final ten minutes of the half so I thought it best not to over do things. But there has been no serious reaction.
"It was very cold out there and I’ve noticed during training that the colder the weather the more I feel the injury.
"Like any other footballer, I hate being sidelined and the last three months haven’t been the best for me.
"Now I’ve got my sights set on getting back into the first team and who knows, I might be involved in Sunday’s game with Rochdale."
"The goal was a bit of a bonus and it was nice to get it. I’ll take them any way they come."

Wolves Matt Murray was in goal for the first half of England Under-21s' 1-0 defeat to Italy, and Joleon Lescott came on as a second-half substitute.
Murray was replaced by Derby's Lee Grant at half time, and Lescott came on for Samuel 10 minutes after the break. 16 minutes before the end Marco Borriello headed Guiseppe Sculli's left-wing cross into the back of the net.
Mark Clyde played the full 90 minutes of Northern Ireland's Under-21s' 3-1 win over Finland at Glenavon's Mourneview Park and JJ Melligan made his debut for the Republic of Ireland's Under-21s when he came on as a half-time substitute in their 2-0 win over Scotland.

Wolves match at Norwich on Easter Monday (April 21st) is to be shown live on Sky, so the match will now kick off at 5.35pm instead of 3pm.

Yesterday Wolves ticket office had one of their busiest days in recent years for the FA Cup fifth round tie with Rochdale at Molineux on Sunday evening. They sold a total of 3,694 via the ticket hotlines or over the counter, that's more than any other time since the computerised ticketing systems were installed almost ten years ago.

Wolves are again going to rewarded loyal fans by freezing season ticket prices again under the 'early bird' scheme for existing holders.
The decision is a repeat of the scheme introduced last season which saw more than 14,000 supporters renew their seats at existing rates.
Wolves have 18,312 season ticket holders, a total which has helped average attendances rise to their highest level for seven years. Fans must renew before March 14th to pay this season's normal retail price.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said "I think this is a great offer.
"The offer - for existing season ticket holders only - is: Buy next season's ticket on or before March 14 and you will pay this season's price.
"The prices of season tickets next season will rise irrespective of what division we play in, and increase considerably if promotion is achieved, so supporters who buy before March 14 will definitely make a saving."

Wolves midfielder JJ Melligan is set to get his first cap for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s when they face Scotland at Kilmarnock today and is also celebrating his 21st birthday.
Melligan is currently on loan with Third Division Kidderminster Harriers.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "We are particularly pleased for JJ. It's great news.
"He's doing well at Kidderminster and playing at international level will certainly do him no harm.
"It's a great honour for him."

Wolves under 19s lost 2-0 at Middlesbrough on the weekend. Middlesbrough scored after five minutes after a mistake in the Wolves defence, and got their second a minute into the second half.
The under 17s beat Everton 1-0 at Compton. Michael Townsend. Central defender Townsend headed a cross in from Barnes-Homer midway through the second half.

Ivar Ingimarsson has joined Brighton on a months loan and completed his first training session with the club today. The Icelandic international has made 15 appearances for Wolves so far this season and scored two goals. But has dropped down the pecking order since the arrival of Paul Ince and Colin Cameron’s return from injury, the deal will keep the midfielder at the Withdean Stadium until the 9th March.
Ivar said on WOW: "I am looking forward to playing first team football again. I have trained today and it went well so now I just need to settle in and get to know everyone.
"I am already familiar with the area because Brighton is only half an hour from where I lived when I was at Brentford and of course I know the manager, which is a bonus.
"I am hoping that this will be a good experience for me and that the chance of more regular first team football will make me a better player.
"Hopefully, playing with Brighton will maybe create chances for me back at Wolves because everything I do is aimed at getting into the first team there.
"I am a Wolves player and I obviously want to play for my club and I’m sure that if the manager needs me then I’ll be here ready.

Wolves youngsters Matt Murray and Joleon Lescott have been named in the England under 21s squad playing Italy on Tuesday at the Stadium of Marble in Carrara.
Wolves winger Mark Kennedy has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland’s squad for Wednesday’s international against Scotland at Hampden Park because of injury. Kennedy played the full match at Brighton on Saturday but a tightening of his hamstring meant he couldn’t join up with his international teammates.

Wolves boss Dave Jones criticised his side for making too many sloppy individual mistakes and had no excuses for his side's shocking display.
He insisted it was not a case of Brighton being taken too lightly.
He said: "What killed us was sloppy individual mistakes. We had chances before Brighton scored, but it seems when we have an off day we do it in spectacular fashion.
"When Brighton opened the scoring we let a basic error affect us. We didn't do our job, didn't take our chances and didn't battle until Brighton looked like running away with it.
"Nobody can get away with it in this match. We felt the preparation was right, but we allowed the first goal to ruffle our feathers."

31mins: Goal, Brighton take the lead through Zamora, after a mistake by the Wolves defence.
45mins: Goal, Blackwell heads in from a free-kick.
45+2mins: Yellow card, Miller.
Half-Time: Brighton 2-0 Wolves.
47mins: Goal, Brighton get their third through Brooker.
57mins: Wolves substitution, Rae on for Edworthy.
65mins: GOAL, Miller pulls one back for Wolves, Kennedy crossed and Miller scored with a diving header.
67mins: Goal, Hart scores after another defensive error.
71mins: Wolves substitution, Clyde on for Naylor.
74mins: Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Proudlock.
84mins: Yellow card, Sturridge.
84mins: Brighton substitution, Oatway on for Brooker.
4 minutes added.
Full-Time: Brighton 4-1 Wolves.

Brighton: 4

Roberts, Watson, Cullip, Blackwell, Pethick, Mayo, Brooker, Carpenter, Rodger, Hart, Zamora.

Subs: Butters, Oatway (84), Piercy, Barrett, Beasant.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Wolves: 1

Murray, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Edworthy, Newton, Cameron, Ince, Kennedy, Proudlock, Miller.

Subs: Oakes, Clyde (71), Andrews, Rae (57), Sturridge (74).

Cards: Yellow: Miller, Sturridge. Red: None.

Attendance: 6,754

Brighton: will recall on-loan Charlton goalkeeper Ben Roberts, provided he has fully recovered from gastric flu. Veteran Dave Beasant has stood in for Albion's last two games.
Manager Steve Coppell will give late fitness tests to midfielders Nathan Jones and Charlie Oatway, after they picked up ankle injuries in Tuesday's 3-2 home defeat by Wimbledon. But Richard Carpenter (knee) remains out.

Wolves: Dennis Irwin is serving a one match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, so Marc Edworthy will return to the first team.
Striker George Ndah is a doubt after receiving injections for a hamstring injury.

Wolves striker Nathan Blake is set to be back in action shortly, after being out of action for three months with ligament damage in his foot.
Dave Jones laughed at rumours linking Wolves with a move for Manchester City's Darren Huckerby, especially with Dean Sturridge just returning to full fitness and Blake set to return.
George Ndah is having an injection in his back to ease his hamstring problems.

Wolves Kenny Miller and Colin Cameron have called-up to the 26 man Scotland squad to play the Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park on Wednesday 12th February. They will be facing Mark Kennedy who is a regular in the Irish side.

Wolves reserves match at Oldham has been called off because of the freezing weather. Wolves could have gone top of the Avon Insurance Premier Division table if they had carried on their winning streak.

Wolves striker George Ndah is going to visit to Dean Sturridges doctor to see if can get him fit as quick as possible. Ndah said on the Official site WOW: "The club is fixing me up an appointment to have my case reviewed by the same doctor that played a part in getting Dean fit again.
"It’s been a real kick in the teeth to get this just when I was doing so well.
"It all started during training the day before the Wimbledon game. I managed to get through that but I was really feeling it against Leicester, which is why I came off.
"I was still hopeful of making it for the Wednesday game but I had a fitness test on Friday morning and almost right away I knew there was a problem and that I wouldn’t be able to travel.
"I was sent off for a scan which has showed some bulging in a disk in my back which is affecting my hamstring. I’ll have to wait until I’ve seen the specialist before I can say how long I’ll be out."
"I had to follow the game on Sky TV, obviously I was delighted for the lads but very disappointed that I wasn’t there to share it."

Shaun Newton will be missing training for the next couple of days, he's suffering from a knee problem that was caused by training on the hard ground at Compton last week due to the weather.

Adam Proudlock also took a knock on his ankle during Wolves 4-0 victory over Sheff Wed. He is still training and should be ok.

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after match: "What we needed to do was give him games and we needed to send him somewhere where we knew he would get good football.
"I know Chris Turner (Sheff Wed manager) and I knew he would deal with him right and he would be able to get him up to the pace needed to play first division football.
"That's what he got with Wednesday, with the bonus that he scored a couple of goals, but then I needed him to come back because I only have George and Kenny fit, which meant he was still down the pecking order.
"But then we lost George, which gave Adam his chance and he has taken it really well and we are all really pleased for him.
"He has been through a tough time over the last few months, but now that's out of the way we are seeing him back to the form we know he is capable of.
"But we want more from him. I don't think he is anywhere near the standard we know he can achieve.
"He is a young boy learning his trade and the goals wont do any harm whatsoever."

24mins: GOAL, Proudlock opens the scoring for Wolves.
42mins: GOAL, Proudlock heads in from a Kennedy cross.
1 added minute.
Half-Time: Sheff Wed 0-2 Wolves.
57mins: Kennedy shot hits the post.
65mins: Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Newton (injured).
67mins: GOAL, Miller heads in from another Kennedy cross.
75mins: Sheff Wed substitutions, Owusu on for Reddy and Haslam on for Westwood.
89mins: GOAL, Sturridge gets Wolves fourth.
91mins: Wolves substitutions, Andrews on for Kennedy, Rae on for Miller.
91mins: Yellow card, Ince.
Full-Time: Sheff Wed 0-4 Wolves.

Sheff Wed: 0

Pressman, Barry-Murphy, Westwood, Maddix, Monk, Powell, Robinson, Quinn, Johnston, Kuqi, Reddy.

Subs: Soltvedt, Haslam (75), Evans, Owusu (75), Crane.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Wolves: 4

Murray, Naylor, Irwin, Lescott, Butler, Cameron, Ince, Newton, Kennedy, Miller, Proudlock.

Subs: Oakes, Clyde, Andrews (91), Rae (91), Sturridge (65).

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Attendance: 21,381