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30th September 2005

Wolves 0-1 Burnley

23mins: Goal, G O'Connor gives Burnley the lead from a free-kick.
45mins:
Yellow card, Duff.
Half Time:
Wolves 0-1 Burnley.

57mins:
Wolves substitution, Davies on for Cameron.
79mins:
Miller hits the bar.
79mins:
Burnley substitution, McCann on for Spicer.
79mins:
Wolves substitution, Clarke on for Ricketts.
85mins:
Burnley substitution, Bermingham on for Akinbiyi.
Full Time:
Wolves 0-1 Burnley.

Wolves: 0
Oakes, Naylor, Lescott, Cameron, Kennedy (c), Edwards, Miller, Seol, Gyepes, Cort, Ricketts.
Subs: Postma, Olofinjana, Craddock, Clarke (79), Davies (57).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Burnley: 1
Jensen, McGreal, Sinclair (c), Duff, J. O'Connor, Hyde, Branch, Akinbiyi, G. O'Connor, Spicer, Harley.
Subs: Elliott, Noel-Williams, McCann (79), Bermingham (85), Courtney.
Cards: Yellow: Duff. Red: None.
Attendance: 21,747
 
Wolves Match Stats Burnley
3
Shots On Target
3
8
Shots Off Target
1
7
Fouls (Conceded)
13
6
Corners
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0

29th September 2005

Team News

Wolves: manager Glenn Hoddle will be without Jackie McNamara for the clash with Burnley.
Full-back McNamara had been expected to return from a knee injury for the clash with Crewe in midweek but sat out as his side cruised to a 4-0 victory.
Midfielder Colin Cameron shook off a knock he picked up in training to play in that game and is expected to keep his place.
Veteran midfielders Darren Anderton and Paul Ince are both making good progress on respective shin and thigh problems but are a long way from a comeback.

Burnley: boss Steve Cotterill is sweating on the fitness of skipper Frank Sinclair for the trip to Wolves.
The former Chelsea defender played through the pain to help the Clarets record only their second win of the season in the 3-0 victory over Ipswich and has been unable to train since.
Fellow defender and on-loan Wolves prospect Keith Lowe is ruled out due to the terms of his temporary move to the Clarets.
John McGreal (foot) is is doubtful after missing the midweek victory, while the game is expected to come too soon for utility man Danny Karbassiyoon (groin).
Wayne Thomas (knee) is out for the season and goalkeeper Danny Coyne may also be forced to sit out the rest of the campaign with a serious knee problem.

Three Players Extend Their Loans

Three of Wolves players currently on loan, have had their loan period extended.
Chris Cornes has had his spell with Port Vale extended for a second month.
Keith Lowe's stay with tomorrow's opponents, Burnley, will now run until December 13th. The defender will not be eligible to play against Wolves tomorrow, under the terms of his loan agreement.
Paul Jones has also been allowed to stay at Millwall on loan for a further month. The keeper is now due to return to Molineux on October 30th.


28th September 2005

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle praised his side's clinical finishing as they tore Crewe apart with four goals in 26 first half minutes.
Carl Cort and Kenny Miller scored two apiece as some slack Alex defending allowed the visitors to run riot in this Coca-Cola Championship clash at Gresty Road.

Hoddle said: "It was a magnificent performance. In the first half Crewe didn't know what had hit them.
"We came out like an express train and went 4-0 up very quickly.
"The way the team are playing at the moment it's a pleasure to watch them.
"We have been clinical recently, and other than the goals we scored we only had two real chances.
"When you are playing well, being as clinical as that is the icing on the cake.
"One thing we have been guilty of in the past is not turning chances into goals and killing teams off.
"We should have done that at Southampton on the opening day and didn't, so maybe we are learning."
He continued: "We've had a good week with wins at Stoke and Crewe and we need to cap it off by beating Burnley on Friday."


27th September 2005

Crewe 0-4 Wolves

13mins: GOAL, Cort puts Wolves ahead from Naylor's corner.
27mins:
GOAL, Miller gets Wolves second.
34mins:
GOAL, Miller gets his second from Edward's cross.
36mins:
GOAL, Cort gets his second from Kennedy's cross.
Half Time:
Crewe 0-4 Wolves.

70mins:
Crewe substitution, Rodgers on for S. Jones.
70mins:
Crewe substitution, Suhaj on for Johnson.
72mins:
Wolves substitution, Davies on for Cameron.
77mins:
Wolves substitution, Clarke on for Cort.
Full Time:
Crewe 0-4 Wolves.

Crewe: 0
Williams, Moss, B.Jones, Foster, Lunt (Capt), S.Jones, Vaughan, McCready, Johnson, Roberts, Bignot.
Subs: Tomlinson (GK), Cochrane, Rivers, Suhaj (70), Rodgers (70).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Wolves: 4
Oakes, Naylor, Lescott, Cameron, Kennedy (Capt), Edwards, Miller, Seol, Gyepes, Cort, Ricketts.
Subs: Postma (GK), Olofinjana, Craddock, Clarke (77), Davies (72).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Attendance: 7,741
 
Crewe Match Stats Wolves
2
Shots On Target
6
6
Shots Off Target
5
14
Fouls (Conceded)
11
3
Corners
9
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0

26th September 2005

Team News

Crewe: manager Dario Gradi insists he has total faith in goalkeeper Ben Williams following Ross Turnbull's injury.
Turnbull, on loan from Middlesbrough, fought his way into the Alex first-team after Williams' calf injury and kept his place but now faces four weeks on the sidelines himself after picking up a knee injury.
Gradi admits it is a blow but having Williams available means it is not too much of a headache.

Wolves: boss Glenn Hoddle could welcome right-back Jackie McNamara back into the fray.
The Scotland international has missed the last two games with a slight groin strain but should be fit along with Colin Cameron, who had picked up a knock in training.
Hungarian defender Gabor Gyepes came through the full 90 minutes in the 3-1 win over Stoke without any problems after his dead leg.
Veteran midfielders Darren Anderton (shin) and Paul Ince (thigh) will still be out along with Mark Clyde (ankle) and keeper Matt Murray (broken foot), who are both a long way away from full fitness. 


25th September 2005

Match Reaction

Wolves manager Glenn Hoddle described his team's performance in the 3-1 win at Stoke as the best since he took charge of the club.
And he warned league leaders Sheffield United they will not run away with the Championship if Wanderers can reproduce this form on a consistent basis.
Hoddle said: "It was a magnificent performance by the boys. Stoke are a good footballing team and this is a difficult place to come, but we have played some tremendous stuff.
"It was the best display since I became manager and we will take some stopping if we continue in that vein.
"We can't afford to let Sheffield United get too far ahead, but every team has a wobble and we've got to get ourselves in pole position to step in when they do."


24th September 2005

Stoke 1-3 Wolves

42mins: GOAL, Cort gives Wolves the lead from Seol's cross.
Half Time:
Stoke 0-1 Wolves.

45mins: Stoke substitution, Harper on for Chadwick.
48mins:
GOAL, Miller gets Wolves second, again from a Seol cross.
58mins:
Yellow card, Buxton.
66mins:
Stoke substitution, Mbuyi on for Brammer (injured).
71mins:
Stoke substitution, Dyer on for Kolar.
73mins:
GOAL, Naylor scores from a free kick for Wolves third.
85mins:
Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Miller.
90mins:
Goal, Buxton gets Stoke a consolation goal.
Full Time:
Stoke 1-3 Wolves.

Stoke: 1
Simonsen, Hoefkens, Broomes, Duberry, Buxton, Brammer, Gallagher, Chadwick, Kolar, Russell, Sidibe.
Subs: Goey, Dyer (71), Mbuyi (66), Halls, Harper (45).
Cards: Yellow: Buxton. Red: None.
Wolves: 3
Oakes, Naylor, Lescott, Cameron, Kennedy, Edwards, Miller, Seol, Gyepes, Cort, Ricketts.
Subs: Postma, Olofinjana, Craddock, Ndah (85), Davies.
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Attendance: 18,183
 
Stoke Match Stats Wolves
5
Shots On Target
3
6
Shots Off Target
5
14
Fouls (Conceded)
15
5
Corners
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
 Ref: M Atkinson

23rd September 2005

Keeper Returning From Loan

Wolves keeper Paul Jones will return to Molineux after Millwall's match with Cardiff on Saturday.
The 38-year-old joined on an initial month-long loan deal that Lions boss Colin Lee was keen to extend, only to discover Millwall could not afford to keep him.
"We can't afford to pay Paul the money we have paid him this month," Lee explained.
"Wolves are not prepared to let him stay under our terms, so it looks very unlikely that Paul will be staying.
"We are now trying to identify other goalkeepers because we need back-up for Andy Marshall when Paul goes."

Team News

Stoke: manager Johan Boskamp is hopeful of having strikers Mamady Sidibe and Hannes Sigurdsson available.
Sidibe (hernia) and Sigurdsson (ankle) are both in training and could come into contention, while record signing Sambegou Bangoura (hamstring) also has a chance of featuring.
Defender John Halls (neck) is doubtful to face Glenn Hoddle's side and John Eustace and Clint Hill remain long-term absentees.

Wolves: Utility player Jackie McNamara will return to Wolves' squad for the trip to Stoke.
McNamara was rested for the midweek Carling Cup defeat at Watford but is expected to feature against the Potters, alongside Mark Kennedy who will once more be asked to play through the discomfort of an Achilles injury.
Defender Gabor Gyepes could also play some part after making good progress following a dead leg but Darren Anderton (shin) and Paul Ince (thigh) remain sidelined.
Mark Clyde has yet to complete his recovery from an ankle operation and the game will come too early for goalkeeper Matt Murray who has returned to light training after surgery to repair a twice-broken foot.


21st September 2005

Match Reaction

Boss Glenn Hoddle criticised his team for lacking character after they lost 2-1 to Watford after extra time.
He said: "I was disappointed to have conceded two goals from set plays. We haven't conceded many like that.
"But my overall concern was how we started well, dominated but in the end were not good enough. It's unacceptable and I've told the players that.
"We have got to be stronger mentally and physically or we will become a soft touch. None of my teams have been a soft touch and I won't let that happen at Wolves.
"I am not going to stand here and defend them. Tonight I am questioning my players.
"There were not enough men out there. We fell apart against a young side.
"I'm finding out a lot about my players, about who has got character and who hasn't. If they haven't they will be well and truly out of the team."


20th September 2005

Watford 2-1 Wolves

12mins: GOAL, Miller gives Wolves the lead.
45mins:
Goal, Carlisle levels the score.
Half Time:
Watford 1-1 Wolves.

45mins:
Wolves substitution, Lescott on for Gyepes (injured).
73mins:
Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Ganea.
75mins:
Watford substitution, Grant on for Francis.
75mins:
Watford substitution, Osborne on for Diagouraga.
Full Time:
Watford 1-1 Wolves.

97mins:
Wolves substitution, Ricketts on for Cameron.
100mins:
Yellow card, Ndah.
102mins:
Watford substitution, Gill on for Bangura.
104mins:
Goal, Carlisle heads his second goal of the game and puts Watford ahead.
Half Time:
Watford 2-1 Wolves.

112mins:
Yellow card, Lescott.
Full Time:
Watford 2-1 Wolves.

Wolves are out of the Carling Cup.

Watford: 2
Chamberlain, Chambers, Stewart, Carlisle, Doyley, Bouazza, McNamee, Bangura, Diagouraga, Spring, Francis.
Subs: Osborne (75), Mariappa, Griffiths, Grant (75), Gill (102).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Wolves: 1
Postma, Edwards, Craddock, Gyepes, Nailor, Davies, Olofinjana, Cameron, Seol, Miller, Ganea.
Subs: Oakes, Lescott (45), Ndah (73), Ricketts (97), Clarke.
Cards: Yellow: Ndah, Lescott. Red: None.
Attendance: 9,296
 
Watford Match Stats Wolves
6
Shots On Target
6
8
Shots Off Target
5
13
Fouls (Conceded)
23
6
Corners
6
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
 Ref: M Jones

19th September 2005

Team News

Watford: Les Ferdinand could make his debut in the Carling Cup tie at home to Wolves.
The 38-year-old striker has joined the club on non-contract terms and has a chance of playing in the second-round clash as regular strikers Marlon King and Darius Henderson are likely to be absent.
King, 25, has a hamstring injury but would not have been allowed to play anyway under the terms of his loan deal from Nottingham Forest, while 24-year-old Henderson aggravated a thigh problem in the 3-2 home defeat by Sheffield United on Saturday.
Henderson scored twice in that match but had missed the Hornets' previous three games due to the injury.
Defender Malky Mackay, 33, begins a three-match suspension following his sending-off against Sheffield United.

Wolves: utility player Jackie McNamara is expected to be rested when Wolves meet Watford in the Carling Cup at Vicarage Road.
A stomach-muscle injury has forced the Scot to sit out training sessions, while Mark Kennedy continues to complain of Achilles tendon problems and could also be excused duty.
Meanwhile, Darren Anderton is another who is expected to miss out thanks to a shin injury while Paul Ince has yet to recover from thigh trouble.
A late decision will be made on whether Kenny Miller's hip injury has eased sufficiently for the striker to be included in Wanderers' travelling party.
Mark Clyde has yet to complete his recovery from an ankle operation and goalkeeper Matt Murray is only partially through his rehabilitation after surgery to repair a twice-broken foot.

Lowe Loan Extended

Wolves defender Keith Lowe is to spend a second month at Burnley after the 20-year-old's loan deal was extended.
Lowe has already made five appearances after arriving at Turf Moor on an initial one-month deal.
Manager Steve Cotterill has also confirmed Manchester City's Karl Bellingham will remain at Burnley for a second month.
Cotterill said: "We've extended Karl's loan spell and we're going to be extending Keith Lowe's too.
"We're thankful to Manchester City and Wolves for letting us do that."


18th September 2005

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle said: "It was huff and puff. We didn't have enough guile on the ball and if teams are going to do that to us, we have to be better.
"I'm disappointed we've only got one point out of a possible six at home this week. It was a very tight game and Leicester set their stall out to stop us playing.
"But I'm not going to criticise the way other teams play. We're not playing horrible football or playing disastrously, so we have to keep our nerve and now go on the road and pick up some points.
"Don't ask me about good football and entertainment because we have proved this season we are a good football side."


17th September 2005

Wolves 0-0 Leicester

8mins: Yellow card, McNamara.
Half Time: Wolves 0-0 Leicester.

55mins:
Yellow card, McCarthy.
60mins:
Leicester substitution, Hume on for De Vries.
62mins:
Yellow card, Johansson.
68mins:
Wolves substitution, Ganea on for Clarke.
75mins:
Wolves substitution, Davies on for Cameron.
78mins:
Yellow card, Gudjonsson.
87mins:
Wolves substitution, Seol on for Ndah.
87mins:
Leicester substitution, Hammond on for Hughes.
Full Time: Wolves 0-0 Leicester.

Wolves: 0
Oakes, Naylor, Olofinjana, Lescott, McNamara, Cameron, Kennedy (c), Edwards, Ndah, Cort, Clarke.
Subs: Postna, Ganea (68), Seol (87), Gyepes, Davies (75).
Cards: Yellow: McNamara. Red: None.
Leicester: 0
Douglas, Maybury, Kisnorbo, Hughes, McCarthy, Sylla, Dublin, De Vries, Johansson, Gudjonsson, Hamill.
Subs: Henderson, Hume (60), Wilcox, Stearman, Hammond (87).
Cards: Yellow: McCarthy, Johansson, Gudjonsson. Red: None.
Attendance: 24,726
 
Wolves Match Stats Leicester
6
Shots On Target
2
5
Shots Off Target
6
18
Fouls (Conceded)
28
2
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
 Ref: I Williamson

16th September 2005

Team News

Wolves: midfielder Darren Anderton has been ruled out of the Molineux clash after sustaining a shin injury.
Anderton picked up the knock, which is expected to keep him on the sidelines for three weeks, during Wanderers' 2-1 midweek defeat to Millwall.
Paul Ince is also certain to miss out as he has yet to recover from a torn thigh muscle and striker Kenny Miller is struggling to regain fitness after falling victim to a hip injury
Meanwhile, Mark Clyde has yet to complete his recovery from an ankle operation and goalkeeper Matt Murray is only partially through his rehabilitation after surgery to repair a twice-broken foot.
But Mark Kennedy will once again be asked to play through the discomfort of an Achilles tendon problem. 

Leicester: midfielder Gareth Williams has been declared fit to face Wolves at Molineux after recovering from a hamstring problem.
Williams had been forced to limp out of the 1-0 midweek defeat to Cardiff at Ninian Park but has now been given the thumbs up to face Wanderers although Danny Tiatto, who has been plagued by hamstring troubles of his own this season, remains extremely doubtful.
Defender Patrik Gerrbrand will also be missing because the Swede has yet to recover from an ankle knock.
Meanwhile, leg-break victim James Wesolowski remains on the casualty list alongside winger Lee Morris who underwent knee cartilage surgery.


15th September 2005

Anderton Injury Update

Midfielder Darren Anderton has been ruled out of action for at least three weeks with the shin injury he picked up during Millwall match.
Wolves are looking to bring in a midfielder on a short-term loan, as Paul Ince is still weeks away from returning to full fitness with a thigh problem, .

Boss Glenn Hoddle explained on WOW: "Darren's injury is bad news for us. He picked up the ball on the edge of the box, turned and ran into a Millwall player. That's something you can't legislate for.
"Paul is not close to a comeback. He needs more treatment and will probably need a couple of reserve games before he can be considered.
"Mark Kennedy is also carrying a slight Achilles problem and won't train today.
"Gabor Gyepes and Jackie McNamara can both play in midfield but we are looking to bring someone in on a short-term loan. But that's unlikely to happen before the weekend.
"At this level a lot of balls have got to fall into the right places for you to get a player you want short term.
"We are looking at the Premiership so players have got to fancy dropping down to the Championship and getting first team football rather than playing in the reserves.
"Some players might want that but others might prefer to stay where they are and fight for their places."

Reserves Lose

Wolves reserves lost 1-0 to Liverpool at Wrexham yesterday.

The only goal of the game was scored inn the 31st minute, Barragan slammed the ball home from just inside the box after a through ball from Darren Potter.

Liverpool Reserves: Willis, Raven (Godwin 69), Whitbread, Roque-Farrero, O'Donnell, Peltier, Barragan, Mannix, Calliste, Idrizaj (Hobbs 71), Potter (Guthrie 58).
Unused Subs: Roberts, Hammill.
Yellow Cards: Peltier, Whitbread.

Wolves Reserves: Postma, Little, Jones, Flynn (Bennett 82), Riley, Craddock, Gobern, M. Davies, Ganea, O'Connor, Stewart (Rafferty 80).
Unused Subs: Gleeson, Hughes, Fitzpatrick.

Attendance: 189.


14th September 2005

Rachael Receives Honour

Wolves has appointed Rachael Heyhoe Flint MBE as its new Life Vice-President. Rachael fills the honorary role left vacant by the death of Jack Harris last January.
Former England women's cricket captain Rachael has worked at Molineux in a community PR capacity since the Haywards took charge of Wolves in 1990. She was appointed to the board of directors in September 1997 and retired from that post in January 2004.

The move was announced by club Chairman Rick Hayward. He said on WOW: "Rachael has been a great servant to Wolves and to the City and this is our way of thanking her for being such a marvellous ambassador for Wolverhampton. She has a seat in the directors' box for life and will always be a special member of the Wolves family."
Club President Sir Jack Hayward added: "Rachael has worked hard for Wolves over many years and fully deserves this honour."

Rachael Heyhoe Flint said: "Good things always happen in threes. This week I became a grandmother for the first time, England won the Ashes and now this!
"I am really thrilled and want to thank Rick very much. I am particularly honoured to be following in the footsteps of the late dear departed Jack Harris.
"I will always be here to help the club and the wider community where I can."

Match Reaction

Glenn Hoddle slammed his side for "a lack of professionalism" after they surrendered their 100% home record this season and their unbeaten home record since he assumed full control last year.
"The game lasts 90-plus minutes and we've had our pockets picked and it's not a good feeling," he said.
"We've got to show a little more character than that and a little more resilience to beat teams. We've got to take our opportunities to win the match and that will be our downfall this season."

Hoddle refused to use Darren Anderton's departure moments before Millwall's equaliser as an excuse for his side's collapse and laid into his players for failing to take even a point.
"I don't think that can be an excuse," he said. "It was a lack of professionalism. If you can't get the full bar you have to take half a bar sometimes.
"We lacked character in the second half. We've got to put that right."

Hoddle is optimistic former England international Anderton, who left Molineux on crutches after suffering heavy bruising, will recover in time for the weekend.
"We don't think it's going to be a major, major injury," he added.


13th September 2005

Wolves 1-2 Millwall

19mins: GOAL, Cort gives Wolves the lead.
24mins:
Wolves substitution, Olofinjana on for Anderton (injured).
27mins:
Goal, Wright equalises for Millwall.
Half Time:
Wolves 1-1 Millwall.

67mins:
Wolves substitution, Cameron on for Ricketts.
68mins:
Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Clarke.
89mins:
Yellow card, McNamara.
90mins:
Goal, Hayles puts Millwall ahead in the dying seconds.
90mins:
Millwall substitution, Serioux on for Hayles.
90mins:
Yellow card, Dunne.
Full Time:
Wolves 1-2 Millwall.

Wolves: 1
Oakes, Naylor, Lescott, McNamara, Kennedy (Capt), Anderton, Seol, Gyepes, Cort, Ricketts, Clarke.
Subs: Postma, Cameron (67), Olofinjana (24), Ndah (68), Craddock.
Cards: Yellow: McNamara. Red: None.
Millwall: 2
Marshall, Vincent, Phillips, Dunne, Livermore, May, Morris, Hayles, Williams, Ifil, Wright.
Subs: Robinson, Fangueiro, Hutchinson, Serioux (90), Igoe.
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Attendance: 21,897.
 
Wolves Match Stats Millwall
7
Shots On Target
3
9
Shots Off Target
2
16
Fouls (Conceded)
16
13
Corners
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
 Ref: U Rennie

12th September 2005

Team News

Wolves: striker Kenny Miller is rated doubtful for the clash with Millwall at Molineux.
Miller picked up a hip injury while on international duty with Scotland last week and then aggravated the problem during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Luton.
Goalkeeper Michael Oakes, who sustained a 12-inch gash around the knee, is another who will face a late fitness test after being given a 50-50 chance of playing.
Meanwhile, the thigh injury afflicting Paul Ince means the combative midfielder is also struggling for fitness.
Mark Clyde remains sidelined after ankle surgery and goalkeeper Matt Murray has yet to complete his rehabilitation after an operation to repair a twice-broken foot.

Millwall: Adrian Williams is set to make his debut at former club Wolves.
The 34-year-old defender has joined the bottom-of-the-table Lions for three months under the 'emergency' loan system.
Lions manager Colin Lee believes young centre-backs Paul Robinson and Mark Phillips are struggling and one of them will almost certainly be replaced by the former Wales international.
Lee could also have striker Carl Asaba available again for the match at Molineux.
The 32-year-old striker - a recent free-transfer signing from Stoke - has missed the Lions' last two matches with a hamstring injury but is responding to treatment.


11th September 2005

Lescott Player Of The Month

Wolves defender Joleon Lescott has won the August Powerade Player of the Month Award in the Coca-Cola Championship.
He won the award for his contribution to helping Wolves keep three clean sheets in August and his last minute equaliser against Cardiff City.

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle was pleased with the draw against a team who play with little width on their narrow pitch.
"It's a good point in the context of the 90 minutes," Glenn Hoddle said.
"We knew they were going to be tight on us, they work that to their favour.
"I thought our back four stuck to their task well, as did Oaker (Michael Oakes) in goal, we allowed them to put too many balls in our box but we dealt with them."


10th September 2005

Luton 1-1 Wolves

25mins: GOAL, Cort scores from Kennedy's cross.
28mins:
Yellow card, C Edwards.
28mins:
Wolves substitution, Clarke on for Miller.
30mins:
Yellow card, Kennedy.
39mins:
Yellow card, Feeney.
Half Time:
Wolves 1-0 Luton.

52mins:
Underwood hits the woodwork.
56mins:
Yellow card, Clarke.
57mins:
Yellow card, Nicholls.
59mins:
Yellow card, Gyepes.
60mins:
Wolves substitution, Olofinjana on for Anderton.
65mins:
Yellow card, Davis.
70mins:
Luton substitution, Showunmi on for Feeney.
79mins:
Goal, Nicholls puts Luton level.
87mins:
Luton substitution, Perrett on for Heikkinen.
88mins:
Wolves substitution, Cameron on for Seol.
Full Time:
Wolves 1-1 Luton.

Luton: 1
Beresford, Davis, Coyne, Underwood, C.Edwards, Nicholls, Feeney, Robinson, Brkovic, Howard, Heikkinen.
Subs: Perrett (87), Showunmi (70), Morgan, Holmes, Brill.
Cards: Yellow: C Edwards, Feeney, Nicholls, Davis. Red: None.
Wolves: 1
Oakes, Naylor, Lescott, Kennedy, R.Edwards, Anderton, Miller, Seol, Gyepes, Cort, Ricketts.
Subs: Olofinjana (60), Craddock, Cameron (88), Postma, Clarke (28).
Cards: Yellow: Kennedy, Clarke, Gyepes. Red: None.
Attendance: 10,248
 
Luton Match Stats Wolves
4
Shots On Target
2
5
Shots Off Target
4
9
Fouls (Conceded)
20
13
Corners
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
 Ref: L Probert

9th September 2005

Team News

Luton: Striker Steve Howard is available again for their home match against Wolves.
The 29-year-old has completed a three-match suspension, but Luton have won the games he has missed and boss Mike Newell could stick with the forward line of Warren Feeney and Enoch Showunmi.
Right-back Kevin Foley is doubtful after picking up a knock in training with the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.
Chris Coyne should partner Markus Heikkinen in central defence in the absence of Curtis Davies, who was sold to West Brom for £3million on August 31.

Wolves: boss Glenn Hoddle is sweating over the fitness of striker Kenny Miller.
The Molineux frontman has fallen victim to a hip injury sustained after he scored both Scotland's goals in their 2-1 World Cup qualification victory over Norway in Oslo on Wednesday night.
Midfield general Paul Ince is sure to miss out against the Hatters thanks to a torn thigh muscle and there are doubts over winger Mark Kennedy's involvement as he continues to be dogged by Achilles tendon niggles.
Midfielder Darren Anderton is another who has has reported a thigh injury but should make the travelling party alongside Jody Craddock who is back from a calf problem.
Mark Clyde remains sidelined after ankle surgery and goalkeeper Matt Murray has yet to complete his recovery from an operation to repair a twice-broken foot.

Miller Contract Talks

Wolves have opened negotiations about extending transfer-listed striker Kenny Miller's contract.
The 25-year-old Scottish forward was the subject of two failed bids from Premiership side Sunderland this summer and his current deal runs out at the end of the season.
Miller has scored four goals in his last three games for Scotland, leading to more speculation about his future.
But boss Glenn Hoddle told WOW: "We're looking to keep him here. We are talking to his people."
Miller has been available for transfer at his own request since last year.
 


8th September 2005

International Injuries Update

Boss Glenn Hoddle is waiting for news from Wolves medical staff after Kenny Miller checked in for treatment this afternoon.
Shortly after he scored his two goals he was forced to come off with a hip injury, which sparked fears back at Molineux that he might be missing for the weekend's trip to Luton.
Gabor Gyepes played for Hungary but Wolves haven't heard of how he is at the moment. Rob Edwards played 45 minutes for Wales and he came out of the match fine.


7th September 2005

Reserves Lose Derby

Wolves reserves lost 2-1 against West Brom yesterday.

WBA scored their first in the 35th minute, when Craddock slipped and failed to control a long through ball and Nicholson took advantage beating Stefan Postma from 10-yards.
Rob Davies got their second in the 54th minute with a close range shot from an acute angle.
Flynn pulled one back for Wolves in the 71st minute when Flynn slotted the ball home after Davies had broken clear on the left and pulled the ball back to the defender.

Wolves Reserves: Postma, Flynn, Jones (Rafferty 73), Kilgour (Little 62), Riley, Craddock, Gobern, M. Davies, Ganea, O'Connor, Ndah.
Unused Subs: Little, Rafferty, Stewart, Hughes, Fitzpatrick.
Yellow Card: M. Davies.

West Brom: Hoult, Hodgkiss, Baker, R. Davies, Moore, Forsyth, Humphrey, Sissoko (Downing 84), Smikle, Nicholson, Pringle (Kelleher 73).
Unused Subs: Daniels, Manchester, McQuikin.
Yellow Card: Sissoko.

Attendance: 895.


6th September 2005

Murray Injury Update

Wolves injury-hit keeper Matt Murray will have to wait until he has a scan on the 21st September to determine whether he can resume full training.
24 year old Murray has only made four appearances in the past two seasons and is currently doing restricted training while recovering from a foot injury.

He said on WOW: "I'm climbing the walls in there!" he groans. "I'm allowed out two or three times a week to train with Bobby (Mimms) and the boys. It's my treat!
"But I'm gradually getting back into the swing of things now. I'm doing the same work as the other lads with the exception of crosses. My surgeon doesn't want me to do those until after my scan later this month.
"Hopefully then I'll really be able to push on do full sessions."


5th September 2005

Academy Draw

Wolves Academy under 18s drew 1-1 at Sunderland.
15-year-old schoolboy Richard Wooley, was in goal as Wayne Hennessey was away on international duty.
Sunderland took the lead after ten minutes, a shot that took a deflection off one of the Wolves defenders.
But 15 minutes later Wolves equalised through Matthew Bailey who, after his initial shot had been cleared off the line, followed up and scored.


3rd September 2005

International Round-Up

Wolves striker Kenny Miller scored with a powerful header for Scotland after 13 minutes in their World Cup qualifier against Italy at Hampden Park, but the match finished one all, Fabio Grosso equalised in the 76th minute for Italy.
Jackie McNamara played as well for Scotland, but at left-back rather than on the right as he has been doing for Wolves.

Paul Jones and Rob Edwards were both unused substitutes at the Millennium Stadium as England beat Wales thanks to Joe Coles' 54th minute goal.

18-year-old keeper Wayne Hennessey made his second appearance for the Welsh under 21s, against England on Friday evening at Wrexham.


2nd September 2005

Defender Chooses Burnley

20-year-old defender Duane Courtney rejected Wolves to join the Clarets.
He completed his move from Conference club Telford on transfer deadline day, signing a two-year deal at Turf Moor.
The greater chance of first-team football at Burnley was why he turned down the switch to Molineux.


1st September 2005

Striker Deal Falls Through

Derby's Polish striker Grzegorz Rasiak is now joining Spurs after a proposed move to Molineux fell through. because he was unable to agree personal terms.
The Polish international had said he wanted to leave Pride Park and the Rams had agreed a fee with Wolves, thought to be £2.25m.