News Index

31st July 2002

Ince Update

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has said that talks are progressing with Paul Ince.
He said on WOW: "We have had more talks with Ince's agent in the last 24 hours and are talking on a daily basis".
"I think it is fair to say that we have had meaningful dialogue but we are not there yet."
"We are making progress and we want to bring this to a conclusion sooner rather than later because the season is rapidly approaching. I hope to see further progression some time next week."

Team News

Both Kevin Cooper and Ludo Pollet have slight injuries and will miss out on tonight’s friendly with Cardiff.
Cooper has a blister on his foot, he has gone with the squad to Cardiff but he won’t be playing.
Pollet pulled out of training yesterday as a precaution after he felt a strain behind his knee. He hasn’t gone to Cardiff but will be back training on Friday. Both players should be fit for the Newcastle friendly.
The squad that travelled to Ninian Park includes French trialist midfielder Ferdric Brando.
The full squad for Cardiff is: Oakes, Murray, Irwin, Connelly, Camara, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Clyde, Cameron, Rae, Ingimarsson, Newton, Brando, Sturridge, Ndah, Blake, Miller, Proudlock.

30th July 2002

Transfer Update

Wolves young striker Colin Larkin has decided to join Mansfield Town for £125,000 plus extras.
The 20-year-old former Republic of Ireland youth international will sign subject to a medical at Field Mill tomorrow after agreeing a three-year contract.
The initial fee has built-in add-ons, which are likely to include more money after a certain amount of games and Wolves have included a large sell-on clause into the contract.

Chief executive Jez Moxey has confirmed Wolves interest in midfielder Paul Ince and says that talks are still ongoing with defender Marc Edworthy.
Jez said on WOW: "I can confirm that we have now had some initial discussions with the player and his agent Steve Kutner to see whether we can reach an agreement on Paul joining us."
"Dave Jones has stated his interest in the player and I am hoping to have more meaningful conversation with Steve and Paul in the very near future. And we are also still in negotiation with Marc Edworthy and his agent.
"Having said this, we are still working to move on some of the players the manager feels are surplus to requirements in order to make room for incoming players."

29th July 2002

Ticket Update

Tickets will be available on the turnstiles for this Saturday’s friendly with Newcastle. You can also buy your tickets online if you visit the official site WOW. But if you want the season ticket holder’s £2 discount, you have to buy your ticket no later than Friday, the ticket office will be open until 7pm. No discounts will be given on matchday.

28July 2002

Ince Awaiting Offer

Former England midfielder Paul Ince has had talks with Wolves boss Dave Jones and is awaiting a firm offer from Molineux. Ince was earning £2.5 million a year at Middlesbrough before they gave him a free transfer, he is willing to take a £40,000 a week pay cut if he joins Wolves who will pay him £10,000 a week a maximum salary of £500,000 a year with guaranteed bonuses if he helps them into the Premiership.
The 34 year old has received other offers from Italian side Como and Greek giants AEK Athens and Man City have also shown an interest in him.
His agent Steve Kutner said: "Paul has been in contact with Wolves and has spoken to Dave Jones."
"He is willing to take a substantial pay cut and is excited at the prospect of teaming up with his old Man Utd pal Denis Irwin".
Ince was also seen watching Wolves at Stockport on Saturday, Chief executive Jez Moxey insists Ince was at the game of his own accord.

27th July 2002

Stockport 0-0 Wolves

New Wolves signing Denis Irwin made his debut in a 0-0 draw this afternoon, Mohamed Camara came  closest to scoring when he hit the woodwork in the 42nd minute from 30 yards out, and Joleon Lescott saved  Wolves conceding in the 11th minute when he cleared off the line.

Stockport: Jones (Gotselphan 45), Briggs, Challinor, Clare, Palmer (McLachlan 60), Beckett (Byrne 85), Goodwin (Hardiker 65), Welsh (Ellison 65), Thomas, Gibb, Burgess (Ross 73).
Unused subs: Clark, Lambert, Eames.

Wolves: Oakes (Murray 45), Irwin (Connelly 71), Camara (Naylor 63), Ingimarsson, Lescott, Butler (Pollet 52), Rae (Farrari 63), Miller (Blake 45), Sturridge, Cameron, Cooper (Newton 45).
Unused subs: Proudlock, Clyde.

26th July 2002

York Recall Keeper

York City have recalled goalkeeper Russell Howarth from his Molineux trial after an injury to their senior keeper Alan Fettis. But Howarth is apparently refusing to play in City’s testimonial game against Sunderland tomorrow afternoon.
York manager Terry Dolan said: "He wants to play for Wolves but I think he’s getting advice from the wrong people."
"We will not let him play another game for Wolves until the situation is sorted out and it will be sorted out when they come up with a deal that is acceptable."
"They have had long enough to make a decision on him."
Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "York’s chief executive called me to explain the situation and, after speaking to Dave about it, we sent Russell back.
"We are continuing to talk about the possibility of doing a deal with York but it has to be the right decision for all parties concerned."

Team Announced

Wolves have announced the team for Saturday's friendly against Stockport. New signing Denis Irwin is set to make his first start for Wolves and Peruvian midfielder Jean Farrari is included in the 20 man squad.
The full squad is: Oakes, Murray, Connelly, Irwin, Camara, Naylor, Pollet, Lescott, Butler, Clyde, Rae, Farrari, Cameron, Ingimarsson, Cooper, Newton, Sturridge, Blake, Miller, Proudlock.

25th July 2002

Transfer News

Boss Dave Jones has confirmed Wolves have accepeted an offer from