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31st October 2002

Friendly Victory

Wolves under 19s won their friendly with Northern Ireland 2-0 in pouring rain at Lilleshall yesterday. Keith Andrews had been given permission to play in the game and completed 90 minutes. Also included was central defender Ludo Pollet, but he had to come off after taking a kick. The pair were looking to step up their fitness levels as they return from injury.
Jimmi Lee Jones got both of Wolves goals. The first in the 16th minute from eight-yards out after Lewis Gobern pulled the ball back from the byline. After 31 minutes Jones got his second, Marlon Walters passed to him he ran around their centre half and scored from just inside the area.


30th October 2002

Injury and Suspension Update

Alex Rae missed last night's match with a thigh strain and Shaun Newton had the flu. Nathan Blake hurt his foot during the game but played on and scored a hat-trick! He should be back in training on Thursday. Mark Kennedy has pulled out the under 19s friendly with Northern Ireland at Lilleshall this morning. Wolves had got permission to play two over age players in the game so that Kennedy and Andrews could get some match practice as they make their comebacks from injury.
Manager Dave Jones explained on WOW: "Mark feels that he’s not quite ready yet. He’s been out a long while and is feeling a bit tired after stepping up his training. The last thing we want to do is force him to play and them have him pull something.
"We need to be careful with him and if he feels he needs a bit longer then that’s what we’ll do. We are reassessing him every day and will hopefully look to have him involved in a game next week."

George Ndah is facing a one-match suspension after his fifth yellow card this season against Gillingham last night. He will now miss Wolves visit to Coventry on November 16th.
Paul Ince, Kevin Cooper and Nathan Blake are all one yellow card away from a ban.

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after last night's victory: "There was no doubt in my view that it was a penalty and you only have to go in the dressing room now and see Jason's foot to know that he played on with a nasty knock.
"It was a clear penalty in my view but if we had been at home in front of 30,000 fans they would have been screaming it wasn't a penalty as well.
"Nathan had an opportunity to score a goal and the one thing he is not going to do is go down. There was a lot of abuse going around the ground after that but we're used to that and I'm sure that when crowds are abusing one of your players they must be doing something right.
"I thought we dealt with the situation rather well considering there was a lot of hostility out there. It was a case of keeping our heads, keep moving the ball around and not getting involved in anything."
He added: "We're getting stronger as a side, everybody seemed to know what was happening at the club and we just carried on doing what I thought was right.
"Now it's paying dividends but there is still a long, long way to go. I thought we did a professional job here tonight and the players certainly went out with the right attitude."


29th October 2002

Gillingham 0-4 Wolves

24mins: Penalty for Wolves, Nosworthy, red card for a bad foul on Blake in the area.
27mins:
Yellow card, Ipoua.
27mins:
GOAL, Cameron scores from the spot.
40mins:
Yellow card, Blake and Hessenthaler.
45+2mins:
GOAL, Ndah passes through to Blake who finished well.
Half-Time: Gillingham 0-2 Wolves.

52mins:
GOAL, Blake scores again from a good Wolves move.
59mins:
GOAL, Blake gets his hat-trick.
60mins:
Gillingham substitution, Spiller on for Shaw.
62mins: Wolves goal disallowed for offside.
65mins:
Yellow card, Cooper.
72mins:
Gillingham substitutions, Smith on for James and Johnson on for Ipoua.
76mins:
Yellow card, Ndah.
81mins:
Wolves substitution, Ingimarsson on for Cameron (injured).
85mins:
Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Miller.
89mins:
Wolves substitution, Naylor on for Ndah.
2 minutes added.
Full-Time: Gillingham 0-4 Wolves.

Gillingham: 0
Brown, Nosworthy, Hope, Ashby, Perpetuini, Hessenthaler, Smith, Saunders, Shaw, Ipoua, Sidibe.
Subs: Johnson(72), Bartram, James (72), Johnson, Spiller (60).
Cards: Yellow: Ipoua, Hessenthaler. Red: Nosworthy.
Wolves: 4
Murray, Edworthy, Lescott, Clyde, Irwin, Ndah, Ince, Cameron, Cooper, Blake, Miller.
Subs: Butler, Sturridge (85), Ingimarsson (81), Naylor (89), Oakes.
Cards: Yellow: Blake, Cooper, Ndah. Red: None.

28th October 2002

Team News

Gillingham: Mark Saunders, Paul Smith and Marlon King are all struggling to be fit.
King is the biggest doubt with a knee problem, while boss Andy Hessenthaler expects Smith and Saunders to be passed fit. Rod Wallace is again missing due to a hamstring problem.

Wolves: have passed defender Mark Clyde fit for the Priestfield clash despite picking up a head injury in the weekend win over Grimsby.
It means Dave Jones has the same squad to choose from, although long-term absentees Mark Kennedy (groin) and Keith Andrews (knee) are still some way off full match fitness.

Youth Results

Wolves Under 17s lost 4-0 at Man City on the weekend. They were two down with only 20 minutes gone and conceded a third just before the interval, the fourth coming in the second half.
The Under 19s beat Man City 2-1 at Compton Park on Saturday. Leon Clarke scored both Wolves goals, his first beat the keeper with a shot from the edge of the area after 32 minutes. His second came with an hour gone, finishing with a low shot from 12-yards. Man City pulled one back with around 15 minutes left and Leon had the opportunity of a hat-trick when Gary Mulligan was pulled down in the box, but he put the ball wide of the post from the spot kick.

Interview with Paul Ince on givemefootball.com, click here.


27th October 2002

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after yesterday's victory "I will take credit for the substitutions! It does not surprise me that we have won. The dressing room here is good but you have to have that work effort for the ability to come out. Maybe we lost that for a while and got our fingers burned.
"The most pleasing thing is that we have now got that back. We started very brightly and we are getting our injured players back. That makes a big difference.
"We said it was a long season and to start writing teams off at this stage is crazy."


26th October 2002

Wolves 4-1 Grimsby

2mins: Goal, Grimsby take the lead through Kabba.
23mins:
Yellow card, Ince.
30mins:
GOAL, Irwin levels the scores from a free kick.
31mins:
Yellow card, Kabba.
5 minutes added.
45+6mins:
Yellow card, Miller.
Half-Time: Wolves 1-1 Grimsby.

62mins:
Yellow card, Pouton.
65mins:
GOAL, Miller puts Wolves ahead.
66mins:
Grimsby substitution, Coldicott on for Ward.
70mins:
Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Newton.
71mins:
GOAL, Ndah scores with his first touch.
75mins:
Grimsby substitution, Mansaram on for Bernard.
77mins:
Yellow card, Livingstone.
84mins:
Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Miller.
86mins:
Penalty to Wolves.
87mins:
Sturridge puts the penalty over the bar.
5 added minutes.
94mins:
Wolves substitution, Ingimarsson on for Rae.
94mins: GOAL, Sturridge from a Irwin free kick.
Full-Time: Wolves 4-1 Grimsby.

Wolves: 4
Murray, Edworthy, Irwin, Lescott, Clyde, Ince, Rae, Cameron, Newton, Blake, Miller.
Subs: Oakes, Ingimarsson (94), Butler, Sturridge (84), Ndah (70).
Cards: Yellow: Ince, Miller. Red: None.
Grimsby: 1
Coyne, Ward, Raven, Ford, Gallimore, Campbell, Santos, Pouton, Livingstone, Kabba, Barnard.
Subs: Coldicott (66), Allaway, Mansaram (75), Robinson, Parker.
Cards: Yellow: Kabba, Pouton, Livingstone. Red: None.

25th October 2002

Team News

Wolves: welcome back captain Paul Butler after suspension. Manager Dave Jones has various options because first-choice goalkeeper Michael Oakes has played a full game for the reserves after a shoulder injury but may not dislodge young deputy Matt Murray, who has been outstanding - while Mark Clyde, Colin Cameron and Keith Andrews could all be available.
Wolves have confirmed striker Adam Proudlock has gone to Tranmere on loan.

Grimsby: player-manager Paul Groves (thigh) and defender John McDermott (calf) are major injury doubts. Iain Ward will deputise for the latter, while Steve Chettle (back) remains a long-term casualty and goalkeeper Steve Croudson is making good progress in his rehabilitation after a shoulder operation.


24th October 2002

Proudlock To Go Out On Loan

Wolves young striker Adam Proudlock is set to go out on loan again, this time to Tranmere Rovers. Proudlock hasn't started a match for Wolves this season and made just five substitute appearances so boss Dave Jones wants him to gain some fresh first team experience.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "We received the inquiry from Tranmere and want to encourage our young players, who are not regularly involved in the first team, to go out on loan and get some experience."
"It has worked well with Mark Clyde and JJ Melligan and although Adam is a lot closer to the first team it won’t harm him to go out on loan for a month."
"We’re hoping that the matter will be wrapped up tomorrow."

Reserves Win

Wolves reserves beat Preston reserves 1-0 at Deepdale yesterday evening, Wolves included seven youth players in their team. After 25 minutes, Sammy Clingan put Wolves ahead with a superb strike from 30-yards out. Full back John Fitter cleared off the line after Oakes had been beaten with five minutes to go and the victory moved Wolves up to fifth place in the Avon Insurance Premier League table.

Preston reserves: Lucas, Hallam, Edwards (Langmead 65), Eaton, Jackson, Barry-Murphy, Anderson, Etuhu (McCormack 71), Mears, Bailey, Lewis (Mercer 65).
Unused subs: Neal, Curwen.
Wolves reserves: Oakes, Fitter, Naylor, Walters, McChrystal, Townsend, Jones (Gobern 62), Ward, Proudlock, Clingan, Cooper.
Unused subs: Solly, Flynn, Mahon, Clarke.


23rd October 2002

Pollet Goes Home

Wolves defender Ludo Pollet has returned home to France for more treatment to his back injury. Pollet has made only one appearance in the first team this season in the Worthington Cup game at Swansea and would have been one Dave Jones choices to replace suspended Paul Butler for the Stoke game. But physio Barry Holmes explained on WOW: "Ludo has had a problem with his upper back for a few weeks now and it’s steadily got worse to the point where he needs specialised care and rest.
"He has already had some treatment from a consultant in Paris who is a recognised therapist who has worked on some of Europe’s top athletes and footballers including the French national team.
"Now Ludo has gone back to see him again and to rest until he feels fit enough to resume training. Unfortunately, it isn’t the kind of condition that you can put any time scale on regarding recovery."
Pollet vowed to stay at Molineux and fight to regain his place in the first team along with Mo Camara, who is targeting a return to training in three weeks time as he continues his recovery from a cartilage operation.
The French defender underwent knee surgery a month ago after complaining of discomfort but he is already building his fitness in the gym and with the club physio and is hoping to return to full training within the next three weeks.


22nd October 2002

Injury Update

Wolves defender Denis Irwin should be fit for Saturday, Irwin received a nasty kick on the shin during the win over Stoke on Saturday and had treatment on the injury over the weekend.
Midfielder Keith Andrews and Winger Mark Kennedy are ready to start challenging for first-team places, the pair are back in full training but aren't expected to be ready in time for Saturday because they are short of match fitness.
But there is no place for them in the reserves line-up who travel to Preston on Wednesday.

Youth Result

Wolves under 19s drew 0-0 with Stoke at the weekend. The team have two friendlies coming up to prepare for the FA Youth Cup, they play Northern Ireland under 19s at Lilleshall on Wednesday 30th October and then Arsenal on the 5th November. The Youth Cup match will be played in the first week of December.


20th October 2002

Match Reaction

Wolves boss Dave Jones said after Wolves win: "All wins are great results, but it was the manner of this one which was most pleasing.
"I thought it was a very good all-round team performance, particularly in the second half which we controlled.
"There is no more pressure on me than the everyday pressure which goes with the job. We are getting our players back from injury, and I'm confident we will be okay."


19th October 2002

Stoke 0-2 Wolves

Paul Ince will captain Wolves today as Paul Butler is suspended.
32mins:
Stoke goal disallowed for offside.
2 minutes added.
Half-Time: Stoke 0-0 Wolves.

61mins:
Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Newton.
72mins: Stoke substitution, Goodfellow on for Gudjonsson.
78mins:
GOAL, Wolves take the lead through Cameron after a good run into the area.
84mins:
Stoke substitution, Greenacre on for Hoekstra.
90mins:
Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Miller.
2 minutes added.
92mins: Stoke substitution, Neil on for Vandeurzen.
93mins: GOAL, Blake seals the win for Wolves with a good strike.
Full-Time: Stoke 0-2 Wolves.

Stoke: 0
Cutler, Thomas, Clarke, Handyside, Shtaniuk, Gunnarsson, Gudjonsson, Cooke, Hoekstra, O'Connor, Vandeurzen.
Subs: Viander, Neal (92), Goodfellow (72), Henry, Greenacre (84).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.
Wolves: 2
Murray, Edworthy, Irwin, Lescott, Clyde, Ince, Rae, Cameron, Newton, Blake, Miller.
Subs: Oakes, Ingimarsson, Naylor, Sturridge (90), Ndah (61).
Cards: Yellow: None. Red: None.

18th October 2002

Team News

Stoke: caretaker-manager Dave Kevan is boosted by the return of Brynjar Gunnarsson after suspension. But his striking options are limited by the absence of Chris Iwelumo (knee), Chris Greenacre (ankle) and Tommy Mooney (suspension).

Wolves: hope to have midfielder Colin Cameron back in the team after two months out with a knee injury. Goalkeeper Michael Oakes is also fit after a month out with a shoulder injury but Matt Murray should continue.
Keith Andrews won't be making a comeback after pulling out of training this morning following an ongoing problem with his shin.
Paul Butler serves a one-match suspension for being booked five times.


16th October 2002

Another Friendly

A Wolves X1 played another 'behind closed doors' friendly at Compton yesterday morning against Kidderminster. Colin Cameron and Michael Oakes played but Keith Andrews didn't after being taken off at half-time with sore shins in Monday's friendly.
Matt Lewis volleid Kidderminster into the lead after 18 minutes, with 10 minutes left Ashley Vincent equalised for Wolves from Adam Proudlock’s low cross.


15th October 2002

Caribbean Pre-Season

Wolves could are looking into going to the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago for their pre-season tour next year. Assistant manager John Ward and chief scout George Foster are already over there to check facilities at a proposed training camp.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said on WOW: "Nothing is yet confirmed but we are looking at the possibility of taking part in a three game tour. The proposal is to play a top club side, an all-star team and the national side.
"John and George have gone out to have a look at the training facilities and accommodation that would be available to us if the trip goes ahead."

Injury Update

Wolves midfielder Colin Cameron played 60 minutes yesterday in a practice match between two Wolves teams and even scored one of two goals to help his side to victory. He is now hoping to figure in Wolves  match at Stoke next Saturday after being out of action since August. Kieth Andrews is also hoping to make his comeback at the Stoke game, he played around 45 minutes of the friendly. Mark Kennedy who is now back in full training but hasn't played any competitive football was also hoping to return against Stoke, but he may be forced to wait.

Cameron said on WOW: "It felt good to be playing again."
"Scoring made it all the more sweeter and I seem to have come through it OK."


14th October 2002

Friendly Cancelled

Wolves had arranged a behind-closed-doors friendly at Wolves training ground today with Birmingham City, but the Blues cancelled this morning. The fixture was arranged to give players returning from injury the opportunity to get some match practice after Wolves match against Portsmouth was postponed on the weekend.
Birmingham decided that their injured players were not quite fit enough to take part and pulled out so an in-house game is now being played with mix of youth and reserves playing an 11 v 11 match. Colin Cameron, Keith Andrews and Ludo Pollet are returning from injury to take part.
 


12th October 2002

Murray's International Debut

Wolves young goalkeeper Matt Murray made his England under 21 debut against Slovakia in Trnava on Friday evening and kept a clean sheet. England won the game 4-0 with goals from Newcastle’s Shola Ameobi, Arsenal’s Francis Jeffers got two and West Ham’s Joe Cole.
There was no place for Joleon Lescott in the 18-man matchday squad.


11th October 2002

Edworthy Signs

Marc Edworthy as expected has signed a full contract at Molineux until the end of the season. The defender has been playing for Wolves on a non-contract basis since he joined in pre-season training playing for expenses only.


10th October 2002

Transfer News

Wolves defender Sean Connelly has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent. The 32-year-old  joined Wolves on loan in March 2001 from Stockport then signed a full contract that summer. But he has made only 12 full starts and come on as a substitute three times whilst at Molineux.
This news means that Marc Edworthy might now be offered a full contract, he has been playing for the club on a non-contract basis.

Another Molineux youngster Kenny Coleman, is set to sign a one-month loan deal with Kidderminster.


9th October 2002

Injuries Update

Wolves could have Colin Cameron, Keith Andrews and Mark Kennedy all back from injury for the trip to Stoke next week.
Cameron has been out with a knee injury since the third game of the season. Kennedy and Andrews have missed the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair their injury problems.
Wolves have received confirmation of Paul Butler's one-match ban for accumulating five bookings which rules him out of the Stoke match. Ludo Pollet is back in full training following a back problem but is well short of sharpness, so 19 year old defender Mark Clyde who is currently on loan at Third Division Kidderminster may be called back and put into the first team.

Fixture Update

Wolves home match against Division One leaders Portsmouth which was postponed because of to international call-ups, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 6th November with a 7.45pm kick-off.
It's not being played on the normal Tuesday evening because of Bonfire Night.


8th October 2002

Youth and Reserve Results

A young Wolves reserves side beat Avon Insurance Premier League leaders Huddersfield Town 2-1 at Molineux last night.
Within ten minutes Wolves were two goals ahead and Huddersfield were down to ten men. Jones was about to shoot inside the box but he was felled by defender Brown, who was then shown the red card. Jones scored from the spot.
Two minutes later Mark Danks was shoved in the back by Chris Senior to the left of Huddersfield’s goal and again the referee pointed to the spot, Jones scored again from the spot.
In the 36th minute Senior pulled one back for Huddersfield.

Wolves Reserves: Solly, Flynn, Talbott, Andrews (Walters 45), Slater, Coleman, Gobern, Ward, Jones, Danks, Clingan.
Unused Subs: Brown, McChrystal, L. Clarke, Mahon.
Booking: Gobern.

Huddersfield Reserves: P. Senior, Fowler, Lloyd, Austin, Brown, Scott, C. Senior (D. Clarke 45), Irons (Mirfin 76), McDonald (Kenworthy 69), Worthington, Macari.
Unused sub: Giles.
Bookings: Irons, Fowler, D. Clarke, Kenworthy, Scott.
Sent Off: Brown.

The Wolves Academy under 17s drew 1-1 with Everton at the weekend. Wolves took the lead after eight minutes through Matthew Barnes Homer, but Everton equalised after 37th minutes.

The under 19s lost their match against Everton 1-0. They scored on the hour from a corner.


7th October 2002

Meeting Reminder

Dear All

This is a reminder that the open public meeting to discuss and decide wether a supporters' trust should be formed at Wolves is this Thursday, 10th October, at 7.30pm in the Great Western Pub, Sun Street,
Wolverhampton. A map can be found at www.wolvestrust.co.uk.

There will be guest speakers from Supporters Direct, the organisation that establishes supporters' trusts around the country and representatives from the Port Vale, Rotherham and Watford Supporters' Trusts. There will be a Q & A session and then a vote will take place. The meeting should be over by 9pm.

Wolves Supporters' Trust Co-ordinator and Supporters Direct Administrator Katie Wright said: "All supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are urged to attend this meeting, to participate in what should be a landmark evening for club and supporters alike. Wolves really does belong to the fans and
this is a great opportunity for supporters to get involved in the future of the club."

Once established, the Trust will be run in a not-for-profit, democratic and transparent manner, and will be open to anyone interested in the long-term success of the club and its relationship with supporters.

The meeting is open to all supporters, no matter how old. All families and young adults are welcome.

For more information please call 07711 160 323 or 020 7 631 6740

See you Thursday!


6th October 2002

Call-Ups, So Match Off

As expected Wolves match against Portsmouth on Saturday 12th October has been postponed because of international call ups. Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray and defender Joleon Lescott have been called up to the England under 21 squad to play Slovakia (next Friday) and Macedonia (following Tuesday).
England under 21 team manager David Platt was at the Sheff Utd game to watch the pair in action.
Murray said on WOW: "I didn't know what to say when the gaffer called me to tell me. I was just so surprised. Obviously I'm delighted to be picked but I couldn't believe it because it's come so early for me.
"I've played so few games, I never once thought this could happen. These last few weeks have been like a dream.
"Everyone's been great - Bobby (Mimms) called me on Friday to say congratulations and I've got to say a big thank you to him for all the hard work he's put in with me since I came back from my injuries. The same goes for all the physio's and coaching staff."
Lescott made his under 21 debut a few weeks ago and said: "I'm pleased that Matt's been called up. It will be great the two of us going together. He's had such a fantastic time these last few weeks and has worked really hard to get a reward like this.
"All the lads are really happy for him."
Ivar Ingimarsson is the third player that has been called up for International duty. He will be with Iceland against Scotland and Lithuania.
No new date has been arranged yet for Molineux meeting with Pompey.

Match Reaction

Wolves disappointed boss Dave Jones admitted he was "annoyed and angry" at their dismal display.
"We have got to be strong, we have got to show character if we are to dig ourselves out of the hole we have put ourselves in."
"We have lost the foundations I set when I first arrived. The steel has gone and we are not working hard enough as a team."
Jones added: "The morale in the dressing room is good - it's confidence that is low."
Jones said he felt he was not under pressure. "I am sure people would tell me - the board - but I am not getting those vibes.
"Everyone knows I want to get out of this division and I am determined to do it with Wolves."


5th October 2002

Wolves 1-3 Sheff Utd

10mins: Yellow card, Brown.
13mins:
Yellow card, Ndah.
35mins:
GOAL, Wolves take the lead from an own goal by Ullathorne.
48mins:
Yellow card, Newton.
51mins:
Goal, Tonge equalises for Sheff Utd.
Half-Time: Wolves 1-1 Sheff Utd.

47mins: Yellow card, Page.
48mins:
Goal, Allison heads Sheff Utd into the lead.
50mins:
Goal, Tonge scores again for Sheff Utd.
63mins:
Wolves substitution, Cooper on for Ndah.
71mins:
Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Newton.
73mins:
Sheff Utd substitution, Montgomery on for Boulding.
76mins:
Yellow card, Cooper.
80mins:
Wolves substitution, Ince on for Ingimarsson.
90mins:
Yellow card, Butler.
91mins:
Sheff Utd substitution, Smith on for Tonge.
Full-Time:
Wolves 1-3 Sheff Utd.

Wolves: 1
Murray, Irwin, Edworthy, Ingimarsson, Lescott, Butler, Rae, Newton, Blake, Miller, Ndah.
Subs: Solly, Sturridge (71), Cooper (63), Naylor, Ince (80).
Cards: Yellow: Ndah, Newton, Cooper, Butler. Red: None.
Sheff Utd: 3
Kenny, Ullathorne, Udlovu, Murphy, Bouldiing, Brown, Tonge, McCall, Page, Jagielka, Allison.
Subs: Heuvel, McGovern, Smith (91), Doane, Mongomery (73).
Cards: Yellow: Brown, Page. Red: None.

4th October 2002

Team News

Wolves: Paul Ince, Alex Rae and Nathan Blake are all doubtful for tomorrow's visit of Sheffield United after a stomach bug has swept through Wolves' squad, so Dave Jones will leave his team selection until the last possible moment.
Kevin Cooper has been struggling with a bruised foot but is expected to be available. Ludovic Pollet is definitely out with a back injury.

Sheff Utd: defender Rob Kozluk (hamstring) is rated as 50-50 for a comeback but Paul Peschisolido (Achilles) and Carl Asaba (back) are unlikely to be fit.
Goalkeeper Simon Tracey also remains sidelined as he continues his rehabilitation from a summer knee operation.


3rd October 2002

Branch Goes On Loan

Wolves transfer listed striker Michael Branch has moved to Hull City on loan for one month. Branch was put on the transfer list last season after making just seven first team appearances, and has played only at reserve team level this season.
The 23-year-old joined Wolves on loan from Everton in November 1999, then signed full terms in a deal that cost £500,000.

Reserve and Youth Results

A young Wolves reserves side lost 2-1 at Barnsley last night. Barnsley took a 39th minute lead. Hayward played a neat one-two with Bertos before slipping the ball past Solly from close range. In the 70th minute Wolves leveled through Lewis Gobern. Graham Ward had a free-kick half cleared and Gobern latched onto the ball and sent a curling shot into the top corner. But the home side took the again after just two minutes. Nathan Talbot fouled substitute Lee Crooks on the right touchline and from Bertos’s free-kick Crooks was in position to give Brown no chance with a well directed header.

Barnsley Reserves: Ghent, Austin (Crooks 69), Williams, Hayward (Baker 69), O’Callaghan, Kay, Neil, Lumsdon, G. Jones, Rankin (Cox 77), Bertos.
Unused subs: Parry, Christie.
Bookings: Neil, Lumsdon.
Wolves reserves: Solly (Brown 45), Flynn, Talbot, Mahon, Slater, Coleman, Gobern, Ward, Clarke (J.L. Jones 45), Danks (Vincent 79), Clingan.
Subs: McChrystal, Watson.
Bookings: Ward, Talbot.

Wolves under 19s were beaten 1-0 by Leeds United at the weekend. Leeds scoring a scrappy goal five minutes from the end.


2nd October 2002

Match Reaction

Dave Jones said on WOW after Wolves exit from the Worthington Cup: “The goals we let in were poor on our part.
“One was a penalty, the other direct from a throw in. It show’s a lack of professionalism.
“We were comfortable once we took control and got ourselves a 3-1 lead. They weren’t coming at us or threatening, but then an apparent handball changed everything.
“I shall reserve judgement until I’ve watched the incident again but if a player raises his hand it’s not a mistake. You can’t afford to do something like that.
“But, we have to accept that we didn’t play in the first half. In the second we got more gritty and battled away to get back into the game but that lasted for 30 minutes instead of 45. We just didn’t keep that going. Our defenders stopped chasing and we gave away silly balls.”
“I feel sorry for the fans who’ve travelled up here tonight, hoping to see a game. We’re all disappointed and frustrated but we’ve got to look forward and focus on Saturday’s League game against Sheffield United.”


1st October 2002

Rotherham (4)4-4(2) Wolves

5mins: Goal, Rotherham take the lead.
45mins:
GOAL, Newton levels for Wolves from the penalty spot, after Butler was fouled.
Half-Time: Rotherham 1-1 Wolves.
58mins:
GOAL, Miller puts Wolves ahead.
70mins:
GOAL, Rae lobs the keeper.
73mins:
Rotherham substitution, Bryan on for Warne.
76mins:
Yellow card, Ndah.
79mins:
Goal, Robins pulls one back for Rotherham from the penalty spot, after Lescott handled.
85mins:
  Wolves substitution, Sturridge on for Ndah (Injured).
86mins:
Goal, Rotherham equalise through Swailes.
3 minutes added.

93mins:
Yellow card, Blake.
Full-Time: Rotherham 3-3 Wolves. *Extra-Time to be played*
93mins:
Goal, Rotherham take the lead after a mistake by the Wolves defence.
99mins:
Yellow card, Butler.
101mins:
Wolves substitution, Ince on for Miller.
103mins:
Wolves substitution, Irwin on for Rae.
Half-Time (extra-time): Rotherham 4-3 Wolves.
106mins:
Rotherham substitution, Daws on for Garner.
115mins:
Yellow card, Monkhouse.
120mins:
GOAL, Wolves level through an own goal by Scott.
Full-Time: Rotherham 4-4 Wolves. *Penalties*
Rotherham: Robins missed, Swailes scores, Bryan scores, Hurst scores, Mullin scores.
Wolves: Sturridge scores, Blake scores, Newton missed, Irwin missed.
Rotherham go through 4-2 on penalties.

Rotherham: 4 (4)
Pollitt, Scott, Swailes, Branston, Hurst, Warne, Garner, Mullin, Monkhouse, Robins, Barker.
Subs: Gray, Daws (106), Bryan (73), Beech, Hoskins.
Cards: Yellow: Monkhouse. Red: None.
Wolves: 4 (2)
Murray, Edworthy, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Ingimarsson, Rae, Newton, Ndah, Blake, Miller.
Subs: Solly, Ince (101), Irwin (103), Sturridge (85), Connelly.
Cards: Yellow: Ndah, Blake, Butler. Red: None.

Injury and Transfer Update

Wolves defender 'Super Mo' Camara has had surgery on a knee injury and now faces around two months on the sidelines. 
The Wolves fans favourite had lost his place in the first team full-back Lee Naylor this season after and Camara was linked with a move to Luton, but decided to stay and fight for his first-team place.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "We sent Mo to see a specialist and, when he looked into the knee, he found the damage was more serious than we first thought.
"Now it will be two months before he will be back in the game. It is disappointing for the player and for the team."

American trialist keeper Ian Feuer has left Molineux after demanding a big contract, he joined originally on a non-contract basis to act as cover for the injured Michael Oakes.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "He wanted a big contract but that is something that we are not prepared to do."