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Wolves have completed the signing of defender Jody Craddock for £1.75 million from Sunderland. 28-year-old Craddock signed for the next three years, with an option of a fourth year in Wolves’ favour, he joined his new team mates in training at Cosford today.

Wolves have pulled out of negotitions to bring Cameroon international keeper Carlos Kameni to Molineux. He was supposed to have a medical yesterday evening but it was cancelled after doubts arose over the player's real desire to come to Molineux.
Chief executive Jez Moxey explained on WOW: "After further discussions with the player and his representatives, we have decided to withdraw. We won’t be pursuing the move any further as we have doubts over Kameni’s commitment, and we don’t intend to sign anyone for Wolves who is less than one hundred percent committed to coming here."

Wolves have agreed a £1,700,000 fee with Sunderland for defender Jody Craddock, there will be discussions with his agent today and a medical is scheduled for tomorrow.

Wolves have announced they are in talks with Senegalese World Cup star Henri Camara over a four year contract at Molineux. The 26 year old striker is scheduled to have a medical ahead of a possible £1.5million transfer from French side Sedan.

This morning the last details were being finalised to Steffen Iversen's contract. wolves are expecting to finalise his move to Molineux in the very near future. Also Goalkeeper Carlos Kameni is scheduled to return to Molineux for a medical this afternoon after he had talks at Molineux on Monday.

Yeovil: 2

Collis (Weale 53), Lockwood, Way, Johnson, Gall (Edwards 70), Crittenden (El Kholti 70), Rodrigues (Reed 62), O’Brien, Jackson (Stansfield 53), Williams (Lindegaard 45), Gosling (Patchett 80).

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Wolves: 1

Murray (Oakes 45), Irwin, Naylor, Ince, Ingimarsson, Butler (Clyde 84), Melligan (Gobern 72), Rae, Proudlock (Vincent 74), Cameron, Cooper.

Unused Subs: Andrews, Clingan, Watson, McGrane, Jones, Townsend.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Attendance: 5,884.

Wolves have announced this morning they are in talks to sign 28 year old Sunderland centre-half Jody Craddock.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "We have had some talks with Sunderland but nothing has been finalised.
"We haven’t spoken to the player yet but I can confirm we would be interested if everything was to our satisfaction. However, if a deal cannot be struck with Sunderland or Jody then we would turn our attention to another target because the manager is keen to further strengthen the centre-back position."

Italian international Dino Baggio was at Molineux today for talks about a one year loan deal from his current club Lazio.with club officials. The 32-year-old midfielder has over 60 Italian caps.
Boss Dave Jones said on WOW: "Dino has had a good look around and it has been an opportunity for he and I to get together.
"But we are a long way away from completing a deal. He has other options open to him and he also has family ties to consider."

Cameroon international goalkeeper Carlos Kameni was also at Molineux for talks today about a one-year loan, from French side Le Havre. He will be returning for a medical on Wednesday.
Jez Moxey said on WOW: "We have had further discussions with Carlos today and he has agreed to return on Wednesday for a medical.
"We are concerned about obtaining a work permit but, subject to one being granted and him passing the medical, we are hopeful that he will be joining us."

Wolves are still awaiting the results of striker Steffen Iversen’s medical before completing his transfer from Spurs.

Morecambe: 6

Mawson, McKearney, Perkins (Walmesley 69), Bentley, Drummond (Osborne 69), Rigoglioso (Hunter 69), Curtis (Carleton 69), Howell (Dodgeson 69), Thompson (Black 69), Lane, Swan.

Unused Sub: Gregoire.

Cards: Yellow: Rigoglioso. Red: None.

Wolves: 1

Oakes (Volters 45), Luzhny (Flynn 84), Irwin (Naylor 68), Ince (Andrews 64), Clyde (Ingimarsson 45), Butler, Rae (Melligan 45), Sturridge (Vincent 37), Clarke, Cameron, Cooper.

Unused Subs: McGrane, Jones, Walters, Townsend, Gobern.

Cards: Yellow: Ince, Luzhny, Cameron. Red: None.

Attendance: 1,521.

From BBC Sport: Dino Baggio's agent has confirmed to this website that they are in talks with Wolves about a possible deal.
Andrea Damico said discussions were taking place about the 32-year-old former Italy captain moving to the newly-promoted Midlands club but that there was no more information at the moment.
Baggio has been told he can leave the Roman club and the talks are reported to be at an advanced stage, with a decision on the transfer expected next week.
Baggio's joint agent Claudio Pasqualin said: "He's excited by the chance to play for a Premiership club."
Baggio, who won 60 caps for Italy, scoring seven goals, has had a stellar career in Italian club football.
After starting at Torino in 1990 he had year-long spells at Inter Milan and Juventus before joining Parma.
He spent over six years at the northern Italian club before joining current club Lazio.
Baggio - who is not related to namesake Roberto - is primarily a defensive midfielder but he can also be a threat going forward and is useful in the air.

Wolves have had to call off their friendly against Den Haag this evening. The game has been cancelled due to a water leak in the dressing rooms at Telford United’s ground, which led to concerns over safety. The pitch at Bucks Head has also had a good soaking with the heavy rain.
The fixture is not going to be re-arranged as Den Haag are returning to Holland tomorrow, so anyone who bought a ticket for the match is advised to call in to Wolves ticket office for a full refund.

Striker Steffen Iversen is arriving at Molineux today for a medical and is also due to discuss personal terms after Wolves and Spurs neared an agreement over his free transfer.

Wolves secretary Richard Skirrow said on WOW: "Providing all the final arrangements can be made between the player, Tottenham and Wolves, we are hopeful that the deal will be successfully completed before the end of the week.
"Steffen will undergo a medical with the club and, subject to all being well, we should finalise the transfer with his current employers later.
"We are hoping that, with a bit of luck, Steffen may be available to figure in Friday's friendly against Den Haag."

Defender Marc Edworthy who was released by Wolves over the summer has joined Stoke City on trial. The 30-year-old is going on Stoke's pre-season tour and is likely to make his first appearance for them in their match against Germinal Beerschot in Antwerp tonight.
Edworthy joined Wolves on trial last pre-season and was given a contract until the end of 2002/03 and he played 23 games.

Transfers: Wolves are looking at two options to bring Tottenham striker Steffen Iversen to Molineux.
Secretary Richard Skirrow explained on WOW: "The first option is a loan deal with us paying only a portion of Steffen's contract (effectively sharing his wages with Spurs), the second is taking the player on a free transfer with a one year contract - at a level of wages the club can afford - once a settlement has been reached between Steffen and Tottenham."

Wolves officials confirmed today they had talks to try and sign Argentinean striker Luciano Figueroa. But this afternoon it's been reported he's signed for Birmingham, but Wolves say they are unaware of any deal being concluded. On the Birmingham website they say they are putting the finishing touches to a deal and the player has yet to undergo a medical.
Boss Dave Jones is linked with a second continental target, Sporting Lisbon's Mario Jordal.
Jones as usual was tight-lipped on the identity of his targets today and refused to comment on reports that he had missed out on Figueroa.

Injury: Striker Adam Proudlock was admitted to hospital this morning, he didn't respond to initial treatment to his leg and is now on an antibiotic drip. He fell off a mountain bike and grazed his leg which become infected. He's expected to stay in hospital for a couple days so doctors can investigate how best to proceed.

Fixture: Wolves away match against Birmingham City has been moved from Saturday 24th April to Sunday 25th with a 12 noon kick-off, after a request by West Midlands Police.

Wolves striker Cedric Roussel has finally completed his move to KRC Genk.
He agreed a deal with the Belgian side a fortnight ago but the two sides were involved in lengthy discussions over a fee for the 25-year-old.
Roussel had asked Fifa to mediate in the transfer after Wolves turned down three offers from Genk, but an undisclosed price was agreed with a 25% sell on clause before the world governing body had to intercede.
Roussel said: "I would like to thank Wolves. They have worked hard to make this happen and I wish them well in the future."

Wolves striker Adam Proudlock is returning to Molineux from the club’s Spanish training camp after picking up a leg infection. He will be visiting the club doctor when he arrives back in Wolverhampton, later today.
Proudlock said on WOW: “I am bitterly disappointed that I’m going to miss out on the end of the week’s training.
“Things had gone pretty well for me up until yesterday but the knee suddenly swelled up early in the afternoon and it’s been giving me a lot of grief.”

Negotiations for Striker Cedric Roussel resumed over the weekend and an acceptable fee was finally agreed between Wolves and FC Genk, Wolves had already turned down 3 bids but after an improved offer was made the Wolves striker is set to join the Belgian top flight club.
Roussel still had two years left on his Molineux contract could be signing later today after having a medical at the club.

Wolves have received papers from a lawyer acting for Cedric Roussel asking that FIFA mediate in a dispute he has with Wolves, who have now contacted the FA for assistance. The complaint is about the recent transfer negotiations with Genk. The Belgian club have made three bids for Roussel which have all been turned down, even though Wolves will let him go if they receive a reasonable offer.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: “We have turned down the bids from Genk purely on the basis that we believe them to be well below Cedric’s market value.
“If Cedric wishes to leave us then it’s in everybody’s interests that he moves on, but it is not unreasonable for us to want to recoup a fair portion of the fee that was paid out for him. His performances whilst on loan to Mons last season proved he is a striker of some quality.
“We are seeking advise from our lawyers and the FA, however, I am sure that the situation can be resolved amicably.”

Wolves are being linked with 29-year-old Tottenham striker Sergei Rebrov, reports claim that talks have already been held. Rebrov joined Turkish side Fenerbahce on an 18-month loan in January but the deal has since run into problems. Also linked with a Molineux move is another Tottenham striker Steffen Iversen.
Wolves as usual haven't denied or confirmed the rumours!

Wolves players left Wolverhampton this morning heading off to their Spanish training camp for a weeks intensive training programme, they will return to Molineux on Wednesday 23rd July.
A few players were unable to make the trip new signing Oleg Luzhny was not able to travel with the squad today as he was waiting for a Spanish visa which is required by Ukrainian nationals, he will fly out to the Spanish training camp tomorrow.
Striker Kenny Miller will completely miss Wolves trip to Spain despite making good progress following his recent hernia operation. Also George Ndah who is recovering from knee surgery is missing, the duo will undergo an intensive ten-day rehabilitation programme at Lilleshall.
Joleon Lescott is also missing after operations on both knees at the end of the season, but he is also making steady progress.

Wolves target Modeste M'Bami has revealed the reasons behind his decision to sign for Paris Saint-Germain instead of Wolves.
Dave Jones was closing in on the 20-year-old and had agreed a fee of around £2m with his French club Sedan, but PSG president Francis Graille stepped in and M'Bami has signed a five-year contract with the Paris club.

"I am very happy to be with PSG,'' he said. "This is a great moment for me. I was meant to go to England and sign with Wolverhampton on Monday, but president Graille phoned me overnight to make his offer.
"I had a little bit of time to think. I weighed up the pros and cons and I chose to come here. I needed to play in a big club for my career. As far as I am concerned I think that with the team's quality we can win the title.
"But whatever happens we will have to grab a place in Europe."

Swindon: 0

Griemink (Evans 45), Hewlett (Nixon 64), Viveash (Reeves 64), Gurney, Igoe (Young 72), Mooney (Stevenson 64), Parkin (Murphy 72), Miglioranzi (Herring 72), Duke (Nicholas 64), Howard (Smith 45), Heywood.

Unused Subs:

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Wolves: 0

Oakes (Volters 64), Irwin, Naylor (Melligan 52), Rae, Clyde (Ingimarsson 60), Butler, Newton (McGrane 79), Sturridge ,Blake (Proudlock 45), Cameron (Andrews 68), Kennedy (Flynn 87).

Unused Subs: Walters, Jones.

Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

Attendance: 3,916

Wolves have announced the team going to Swindon for today's friendly. The squad is: Murray, Oakes, Naylor, Butler, Clyde, Ingimarsson, Rae, Cameron, Cooper, Melligan, Newton, Kennedy, Andrews, Sturridge, Proudlock, Blake, McGrane, Jones, Walters, Flynn.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm and admission, is £8 adults and £3 concessions.
None of Wolves new signings are included in the squad, Dave Jones said on WOW: "It’s been a hectic week for them and they are in for training but aren’t quite fit enough to be playing in a full scale practice game."

Boss Dave Jones said on WOW: “Both matches provided a good workout for us and given that we’ve only been back four days I feel that we can be happy with the performances.
“It was a matter of getting the legs and lungs going. We’ll have all the first team lads back with us for Wednesday’s game at Swindon, but these two matches were good experiences for the kids.”
“Keith has been out for four months so 45 minutes was enough for him, if we’d have been feeling kinder then 20 minutes would have done but we let him carry on!
“Matt was struggling a bit with his back, but he still looked sharp.
“I was hoping we’d see a level of competition and I think we got it. I knew it would be quite a tough game because it was Hereford’s first pre-season match and their players were wanting to impress the manager.
“It was very hot out there, so that was a good test of the players’ fitness. The most important thing is that we had picked up no injuries and so now we’ll get everybody in the pool today as we start preparing for Wednesday’s game.”

Dave Jones side drew at Hereford 1-1, Hereford took the lead through Purdie after 16 minutes but Proudlock equalised for Wolves in the 57th minute.

Terry Connor's side beat Bristol Rovers 1-0. In the 15th minute Blake flicked the ball into the path of Melligan who outpaced his marker then calmly lobbed the ball over Rovers keeper Clarke from the edge of the box.

Paris Saint Germain are reported to be preparing an 11th hour swoop for the Cameroon international midfielder Modeste M'Bami.
The French club missed out on French international Benoit Pedretti and have now turned their attentions to M'Bami, and are said to be ready to offer the player a lucrative five-year deal.
Wolves were about to sign him on a four-year contract and M'Bami flew into England at the weekend for a medical to finalise the deal, subject to a work permit.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has confirmed that Wolves are trying to sign Cameroon international keeper Carlos Kameni on a years loan with the option of making the deal a permanent one.
The 19-year-old impressed in the recent Federations Cup Final against France when he was beaten just once by an extra-time Thierry Henry strike. It was the only goal the Le Havre keeper conceded in the five games he played in the tournament.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is close to agreeing a new three-year contract that was promised by owner-chairman Sir Jack Hayward after Wolves won promotion. Jones has a year remaining on his current deal.
Talks are believed to have been running between Jones's agent Jonathan Barnett and chief executive Jez Moxey for some time now and the manager is keen to see his future sorted.

Wolves will be split into two squads for this evening's opening friendlies against Hereford and Bristol Rovers. Boss Dave Jones is taking charge of the team at Hereford, which is: Murray, Flynn, Butler, Bradley, Irwin, Clingan, Rae, Andrews, Kennedy, Proudlock, Jones, Ikeme, Townsend, O’Connor, Watson, Clarke, Gobern.
Coach Terry Connor is in charge of the side at Rovers which is a testimonial for Wolverhampton born Dave Pritchard who has been forced to retire from football because of a knee injury. The team is: Oakes, Goodhead, Clyde, Ingimarsson, Talbot, Newton, Cameron, Melligan, Cooper, Blake, Sturridge, Lowe, McGrane, Vincent, Steele, Mulligan, Barnes-Homer. Both fixtures kick off at 7.45pm.

Wolves have confirmed reports that they are on the verge of their fourth international signing this week, 20-year-old Cameroon international Modeste M’Bami. He played for French First Division side Sedan last season and is reported to have attracted interest from Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Spurs after he made some fine performances in midfield in the recent Conderations Cup in France. Wolves are just waiting for the results of his medical.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "A fee has been agreed as have personal terms.
"But the whole deal is subject to him passing a medical and obtaining a work permit."
Defender Marc Edworthy has now left Molineux after his one-year contract had expired at the end of June, he played 23 times during last season.

Veterans Paul Ince and Denis Irwin have decided against retiring and will be staying at Molineux for Wolves first Premiership season.
Wolves announced the news at their third press conference at RAF Cosford in the last five days, 2 short of the promised 5 in 5 days.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has made more changes to his backroom staff by appointing under 17's coach Keith Downing to the club’s reserve team coach. Keith played 228 times for Wolves between 1987 and 1993 then returned to Molineux as youth team coach in 1999. 12 months after youth director Chris Evans had gained Academy status for the youth programme, Keith took the role of under 17s coach.

Wolves reserves are now in the FA Premier Reserve League (Northen Section), all nest seasons fixtures are now on the reserves page. Virtually all the away games are to be played at non-League grounds, only local rivals West Brom and Aston Villa will be hosting their second team fixtures with Wolves in their main stadiums.
Wolves will carry on using Telford’s Bucks Head ground as a venue for most reserve games, with eight games taking place there and the other five at Molineux.

Wolves have called a press conference for tomorrow morning at 10am to announce that Paul Ince and Denis Irwin have decided to return for Wolves debut season in the Premier League.
Both players went away to consider their futures after helping Wolves to play-off victory at Cardiff back in May and now they have agreed terms with the club.

Wolves have announced they are introducing a new Ticket Priority Scheme (TPS) for non-season ticket holders at Molineux for the new Premiership season.
This season they are expecting a huge demand for the limited number of matchday tickets available, so fans who join will have the chance to buy a seat for at least six of the home Premier League matches. The scheme will replace the Members Club, which has now been discontinued.
It will cost £40 per person per season to join the TPS and membership will be capped at 7,500 in order to guarantee the number of tickets available. For each home match 2,500 TPS members names will be selected at random and sent a ticket at least 19 days before the game. A rotation system will ensure every member is sent tickets to at least six matches, which they can either use or return within a given time frame so the seat can be re-sold. Members will not be able to choose which fixtures they attend but the rotation system will ensure a fair cross section of opponents is achieved.
Chief executive Jez Moxey sai on WOW: "As a result of our new Premiership status, we know there will be a huge clamour for matchday tickets, so we have decided to make changes to our membership schemes. We are doing this to ensure as fair a distribution of tickets as possible amongst our supporters - many of whom would probably have wanted a season ticket but were unable to purchase one as numbers have been limited."
"We have tried very hard to create a scheme that is straightforward and easy to use. Instead of fans having to experience the frustration and difficulty of trying to buy tickets for every match, they can simply fill out one application form at the beginning of the season and once enrolled will automatically be sent tickets for at least six Premier League home fixtures. Similar schemes are in operation at other Premiership clubs and work successfully."

Wolves have announced their second signing in two days. Portuguese midfielder Silas has signed from Portuguese side Leiria after passing a medical yesterday. He signed for an initial fee of £1 million which could rise to £1.5 million dependent on appearances.
The Lisbon born 25-year-old's full name is Jorge Manuel Rebelo Fernandes and is a full international, he had reportedly attracted interest from Sunderland and Barcelona.

Wolves boss Dave Jones revealed his latest signing this morning, 25-year-old Nigerian international Isaac Okoronkwo. Wolves signed the 6ft defender for free on a one-year contract from Ukrainian side FC Shakhtar Donetsk, where he played Champions League Football. He was also a regular in Nigeria's World Cup line up in Japan last summer.
Chief executive Jez Moxey also revealed there could be another press conference at the same time tomorrow, he said "We are a long way down the road to another signing, which we hope to be able to tell the fans about tomorrow."

Wolves assistant manager John Ward has left Molineux after being told Wolves plan to appoint a new number two. The 52-year-old Joined Wolves when Colin Lee took over as caretaker manager in December 1998. Ward formerly manager of York, Bristol City and Bristol Rovers had a rolling one-year contract at Molineux and a financial settlement is being worked out.
Wolves have refused to discuss possible candidates for the job but did confirm they we looking to make an appointment shortly.

Oleg Luzhny has passed his medical at Molineux and now just needs to get a new work permit to complete his transfer to Wolves when he returns from a few days holiday.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "We are delighted that Oleg is joining us and he will be back here at Molineux next week after taking a short break."
With his medical now passed there is just the matter of a work permit to be dealt with but as Oleg is a regular international, the granting of one is expected to be a formality.

Wolves have turned down two undisclosed offers from Belgian First Division team Genk for striker Cedric Roussel, he moved to Molineux from Coventry for just over £1.5m in February 2001 just after Dave Jones was made manager.
The former Ghent frontman made nine starts and only scored two goals in the early stages of the 2001-02 season. Then the Belgian was sent for an extended loan spell with his hometown club RAEC Mons at the start of July last year and scored 21 goals.

Wolves have announced defender Oleg Luzhny could be Wolves first signing. The 34-year-old Ukrainian international who's usual position is a right-back, can also play centre-half. He was having talks with boss Dave Jones at Molineux this afternoon and then had a medical.
Wolves are expected to make an announcement on Monday when the results of the medical are known.
Luzhny has come to the end of his four-year contract at Arsenal after joining them in 1999 for £1.8m after he had spent ten years at Dynamo Kiev where he won a Championship medal in seven consecutive seasons. He has played at senior international level for both the Ukraine and the former USSR.

Midfielder Marlon Walters has become the second Academy graduate to sign a new contract at Molineux in two days. He's just completed his third season after initially signing at the age of 14 as an Associate Schoolboy.

Nineteen-year-old striker Jimmi Lee Jones has become the first Wolves player to sign a Premier League contract.
Jimmi joined Wolves youth set up signing schoolboy registration forms at the age of ten. At the end of last season he concluded a three-year scholarship and finished the season on loan in Dublin with St Patrick’s from the Eircom League. He also finished as top scorer for the reserves with eight goals from 15 appearances.
Another academy graduate midfielder Marlon Walters will also sign a one-year contract later this week.

Michael Branch finally brought the curtain down on his Wolves career as he prepared to sign for First Division Bradford. The 24-year-old striker was released from Molineux at the end of last season and is set to sign a two-year deal at Valley Parade.

Wolves have announced the new statue of Stan Cullis will be unveiled in a ceremony at Molineux on Friday 8th August. No time has been set for the unveiling but it is expected to be at around noon on the day that Wolves play their home friendly with Boavista.
Chairman Sir Jack Hayward, members of the Cullis family, representatives from the Former Players Association, civic dignitaries and club officials will attend outside the stand named after the great player and manager.

Wolves have had their home game against Birmingham City selected as a Pay Per View match by Sky. The live match will kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday 8th November.

Following the board meeting in London yesterday Jez Moxey is back at his desk today preparing to implement Wolves Premier League plan.
The need to strengthen the squad was top of a weighty agenda at the meeting in London yesterday also included was upgrading plans for all areas of the club’s business.
Jez said on WOW: "A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes over the past few weeks drawing up plans for our first Premier League campaign. We still have to submit our departmental budgets, which managers have been drawing up, but we are ready to start putting some of our plans into action.
"We have taken note of how other clubs promoted to the top flight have gone about adapting to life at a higher level but we are going to do things our way - the Wolves way.
"There isn't a bottomless pit of cash available but we are looking to Dave to identify the right players and then we'll do what we can to bring them to Molineux. Dave has an excellent record of signing ‘impact’ players and we are hoping to make some new signings before pre-season training begins."