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Wolves have signed Sunderland defender Paul Butler for Ł1 million, which could rise to Ł1.3 million if Wolves win promotion to the premiership. who spent a month on loan at Molineux before Christmas.
The 28 year old's contract, is for three and a half years and manager Dave Jones says: "I'm pleased it's all signed, sealed and delivered. Paul's a very experienced player."
He spent a month on loan at Molineux before Christmas, but when Colin Lee was sacked he didn't want to sign a permanent contract with Wolves until a new manager had been appointed.
The clearly delighted Butler said: "I didn't want to leave in the first place but, under the circumstances, it was hard for me to come back without a manager here".

Norwegian international striker Havard Flo has made his comeback after being out for six months in a behind closed doors reserve friendly at Sheffield United. He fell victim to tendonitis, a condition that led to a operation in the summer and him missing six months of the current campaign.
Tuesday afternoon's match will be the first action for Flo since mid-April last year when he played in the 1-0 defeat at Norwich.

Preston v Wolves, originally postponed ten days ago because of a frozen pitch, will now take place on Wednesday 14th March, with a 7.45pm kick-off.

The fifth round FA Youth Cup tie with Wimbledon will definitely go ahead at Molineux on Tuesday, 6th February, kick off 7.00pm.

After Wolves defeat in the 4th round of the FA Cup at the weekend Dave Jones has said "No more excuses, let's start growing up." He will be looking to bring in some new players after seeing the areas that need strentghening.

Saudi International striker Sami Al Jaber has made his inevitable departure from Molineux at the end of his unsuccessful five-month loan, Wolves boss Dave Jones said he had offered the striker an additional trial period as he hadn't seen much of him.

Wolves are hoping their 'Seven heaven' ticket promotion will see their biggest crowd of the season when they play Gillingham at Molineux next Saturday.
Adults can get in anywhere in the ground for Ł7 - and concessionary groups for Ł5, ticket sales so far suggest that the attendance will exceed this season's biggest of 24,306 who watched the Boxing Day match with Preston.

A suprise change in the Wolves line-up as Mike Stowell replaced Oakes in goal, after Oakes failed a late fitness test. Micheal Branch came closest to scoring for Wolves in the 24th minute, after Proudlock crossed from the left, it hit Branches shin and rattled the crossbar, Wycombe took the lead in the 37th minute when Rammell scored from a corner.
Wolves started to dominate the second half, with Pollett hitting the crossbar, then in the 59th minute Robinson headed the ball into the back of the net to level the scores. It looked like Wolves then settled down to defend for the replay at Molineux, but then in the 85th minute Wycombe regained the lead with a headed goal from substitute Parkin to knock Wolves out of the FA Cup.

Wycombe: 2

TAYLOR, VINNICOMBE, ROGERS, COUSINS, McCARTHY, BULMAN, BRADY, LEE, SIMPSON, RAMMELL, BAIRD

SUBS: BATES (45), BROWN (61), SENDA, PARKIN (65), WESTHEAD

CARDS: Yellow: Lee Red: None

Wolves: 1

STOWELL, EMBLEN, NAYLOR, ANDREWS, LESCOTT, POLLET, OSBORN, ROBINSON, BRANCH, PROUDLOCK, SINTON

SUBS: KETSBAIA, OAKES, NDAH (77), GREEN (61), CAMARA

CARDS: Yellow: Andrews, Lescott Red: None

Coventry's Belgian striker Cedric Roussel could be joining Wolves in time for the visit of Gillingham next Saturday.
Dave Jones is confident of completing the deal and has all but confirmed he is hot on the trail of the 23-year-old former Under-21 international and believes a fee of Ł1.5 million will be enough to lure Roussel to Molineux.
The striker hasn't played for Coventry since being substituted in his side's 1-1 draw with Southampton on the Friday before Christmas and the bulk of his appearances this season have been limited to substitute's roles.

Sami Al-Jaber could be staying at Molineux as Wolves are prepared to extend his loan spell, but they are still not willing to pay his club Al Hilal their Ł1m asking price.
Dave Jones feels he hasn't had enough time to assess the Saudi Arabian striker and until that happens, the club will not be breaking the bank to offer him a permanent deal.
Much now rests on how the player feels after representing his country in a forthcoming international but should he decide he wants to give it one more go in England then the Wolves management would probably be willing to accommodate him.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is keeping an eye on Darlington's goalkeeper Andy Collett as the search for a goalkeeper intensifies. Mike Stowell's return to fitness has helped the Wolves goalkeeping worries, but the Wolves management want to arrange adequate cover for the future.
John Ward knows all about the 27-year-old, having signed him from Middlesbrough when in charge of Bristol Rovers.

Wolves reserves had the best chances for the opening 20 minutes of the first half against League leaders Tranmere Rovers, but then fell behind to and then slipped to their first defeat in five games.

24th January 2001

Tranmere Reserves: 3

Hay (22), Gill (60), Hume (85)

Wolves Reserves: 1

Ketsbaia (63)

Matt Le Tissier has told Wolves that he doesn’t want to join them on loan. Le Tissier is out-of-contract at the end of the season but wants to stay at the Saints.

Greek team AEK Athens are believed to be ready to make a move for Temuri Ketsbaia.
The former Newcastle striker has failed to make any real impact at Molineux since his Ł800,000 move, and is having to be content with reserve football.
The Greek side are keen to get Ketsbaia back on their books, and if they come up with the right money then Wolves will definitely sell.
Dave Jones has money to spend on new faces but he is also keen to clear out the players he feels are surplus to requirements.

Wolves defender Ludo Pollet is on the verge of putting pen to paper on a new two and a half year contract that will extend his stay at Molineux until the summer of 2003, his present contract was due to last for another 18 months.
Pollet has come through training confidently and he has headed a ball for the first time since he was helped off at Turf Moor after breaking his nose.
He is expected to play in some of the reserves game at Tranmere Rovers on Wednesday evening.

Wolves, Burnley and Preston NE are all being linked with a move for Carl Asaba after his move to Crystal Palace collapsed.
The Gillingham striker couldn't agree personal terms with the Eagles, but that hasn't stopped a succession of other clubs trying to sign the highly rated marksman.

Wolves striker Robert Taylor may not play again this season because he needs an operation to cure a long-standing calf problem.
The injury-plagued 29-year-old has yet to score a league goal in a Wolves shirt after completing only one Division One fixture since his Ł1.5m move from Manchester City.
Now he faces up to three more months on the sidelines and could be out of action until the beginning of next season.

Dave Jones could be ready to make his first signing for Wolves following two scouting trips to Europe in the last week.
Jones has identified that he needs to strengthen Wolves midfield and centre of defence, and confirmed he is eyeing a young player as he looks to re-build the squad.
At this stage he isn't saying who, but it is known the boss has firm links with clubs in Eastern Europe, which is where he is understood to have visited over the weekend.
Jones has been given Ł1.5million to spend with the Molineux board working hard to generate more funds.

Wolves have given Elfsborg defender Joakim Alexandersson another chance to earn a deal at Molineux.
Alexandersson arrives at Molineux today looking to impress manager Dave Jones after his first trial was cut short when he broke his nose.
Assistant boss John Ward recommended Alexandersson to Jones after being impressed with him during his previous visit at the club.
Alexandersson said: "It feels great to be going back. I will show what I am capable of and hopefully earn myself a contract."

Wolves boss Dave Jones is reportedly planning a bid to bring Matt Le Tissier from Southampton to Wolves on loan, with a view to a permanent move.
Le Tissier has been out for three months and is eager to return, but could find his options limited at Southampton, his current contract runs out at the end of the season and Jones would like to bring the hit-man to Wolves on loan soon, and if successful, sign him permanently at the close of the season.

Long-serving keeper Mike Stowell is returning to the first team, replacing young Aaron Kerr on the bench.
Stowell has been out with an ankle injury since November, but has stepped up his training this week and has been rewarded with a call to action.

Ludo Pollet has returned to training , with a plan to fully participate from next Monday.
The French defender broke his nose in the game against Burnley on New Year's Day, could be playing in the reserves' game against Tranmere next Wednesday.

George Ndah is also returning following his less serious ankle injury, and Mohamed Camara has reported back after his international outing in Guinea's Nations Cup game with Togo which finished goalless.

Wolves have sold out of their ticket allocation for the FA Cup tie at Wycombe next Saturday.
Adams Park holds 10,000 supporters and Wolves were allocated 1650 tickets which were quickly snapped up by the club's season ticket holders.

After a 12 noon inspection Preston officials have called off Wolves match against Preston NE at Depdale, because of a badly frozen pitch at Deepdale.
No date for a restaging of the game has yet been decided on.
The Wolves under 19s home game with Manchester City and the under 17s match at Aston Villa have both fallen foul of the weather as have all of the Academy's Sunday fixtures.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are pleased to announce that an amicable settlement has been reached with former manager Colin Lee over the termination of his contract on December 18 2000.
Colin Lee joined Wolves in December 1995 as an assistant to Mark McGhee and took over the manager's post following the departure of McGhee in November 1998.The Club would like to thank Colin for his efforts whilst at Molineux and wish him all the best for the future.
No further comment will be made by Wolves or Colin Lee.

Wolves are confident that defender Ludovic Pollet will be fit to return to face Wycombe in the FA Cup.
Pollet is back in training after suffering a broken nose in the New Year's day victory at Burnley, but is set to put that behind him and return to action against the Second Division side

Striker George Ndah is set to return to action at Preston this weekend after shaking off a stomach bug and an ankle problem.

Wolves manager Dave Jones has said that he's off to Europe again next week as he looks to strengthen the Molineux squad with new players.
Jones just returned to Molineux after wathing two games on the continent, but after Saturday's trip to Preston he will off on another scouting mission.
Jones could be ready to start spending next week, and he said: "I am following up on players I have already seen - and others I have been told about.
"I will be out and about again after the weekend with John Ward and we will keep looking until we find the men who can improve the squad."
Jones is keeping his destination a closely guarded secret but it is known he has a number of good contacts in Eastern Europe.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has hinted that Saudi Arabian international Sami Al Jaber will be offloaded by the club at the end of the month as he'd rather spend the transfer fee on a couple of players.
The striker is only contracted at Molineux until the end of January and early reports suggest that the Jones will not keep him on the books.

Wolves will face Wycombe Wanderers in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the Wanderers claimed a shock 3-1 win at Grimsby last night.
The match will take place on 27th January at Adams Park.

Wolves manager Dave Jones is flying to Europe on his first scouting mission that could lead to his opening Molineux signing.
Jones is taking in two matches on the Continent in the next 36 hours and is off on his travels again for an overseas game this Sunday.
"I will go to Timbuktu if I have to in order to look at players," he said. "I love getting out and looking at games and this is part of that process."
"I'm watching a couple of matches when I go tomorrow, then I'm off again on Sunday. But it's only the start."
He's also made it clear he wants a chief scout, a position the club haven't filled since the departure of Norman Wooster in September of last season.

Wolves youth team are through to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup after beating York City 2-1 at Molineux with goals from Clyde and Morrow. They now face either Derby County or Wimbledon at Molineux.

Wolves: Kerr, Gilmore, McChrystal, Clyde, Morrow, Ward, Danks, Coleman, Clarke (Jones 84), McGrane, Downes.
Unused subs: Bampfield, Solly, Clingan, Fitter.

York: Collinson, Wise, Gowen (Boyce 81), Rhodes, Vasey, Hogg, Salvati (Ibbetson 64), Wood, Ormston (Barry 75), Emerson, Darlow.
Unused subs: Hampshire, Law.

Wolves reserves have made it through to the fourth round of the Birmingham Senior Cup after they overcame some stiff resistance from Doc Martens League side Rugby United.

15th January 2001

Wolves Reserves: 4

Melligan (53), Larkin (69), Barratt (77 & 79)

Rugby Utd Reserves: 0

Attendance: 221

West Ham United scouts were at Molineux on Saturday reportedly watching Wolves defender Lee Naylor.
The Hammers are keen to bolster their Premiership squad after the loss of Rio Ferdinand.
But with new Wolves boss David Jones seeing Naylor as one of the key figures in Wolves' future, any Hammers approach for the 20 year-old would surely be unwelcome.

Andy Sinton's contract at Molineux runs out this summer so he is in talks with new boss Dave Jones about a new deal with Wolves at the end of the season.
Sinton feels he still has a big part to play in Wolves bid to win Premiership football.
And he says that lining up alongside Wolves promising young stars has given him a new lease of life.
"I am hoping to be offered another year or even two years," said Sinton
"I want to finish my career with Wolves.
"I have already had a couple of chats with the new manager and he has told me my experience can be a big help to the younger players as they come through the ranks."

The new Molineux manager Dave Jones was disappointed his team failed to win in his first home game in charge over the weekend, and is ready to start spending to strengthen his Wolves squad.
And he emphasised that weak areas in the team need to be plugged as a matter of urgency.
"You don't have to be an expert to realise that the team needs fresh blood," he said.
"That was obvious when you look at the way we performed in the 1-1 draw on Saturday.
"I do have a number of transfer targets in mind and I will be making inquiries this week to see if I can start bringing in the players I want.
"I will be looking to but new men and to bring in others on loan.
"I have put feelers out but it could take time.
"The men I want have got to be a lot better than the players I already have on the books."

Wolves have been hit by a double suspension for their FA Cup fourth-round match on Saturday week at Grimsby or Wycombe.
Kevin Muscat was already absence from the tie, but now Tony Dinning has been ruled out as well.
Dinning received his fifth booking of the season when playing in the Wolves defence in Saturday's Molineux 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.
Wolves will be hoping to have Ludovic Pollet back by then following his badly broken nose.

Wolves have started contract talks with defender Ludovic Pollet after some interest from Fulham and Leicester.
Boss Dave Jones has made it known that contract negotiations are under way to try to keep the Frenchman at Molineux when his current deal expires at the end of next season.
But there's rumours that the 30-year-old's compatriot Jean Tigana is considering him as a replacement at Fulham for car-crash victim Chris Coleman.
Ex manager Colin Lee signed Pollet from Le Havre in September last season for a bargain Ł350,000, and Pollet would love to play at the highest level after his late arrival in England and Fulham appear certain of promotion in this, Tigana's first season at the helm.

Leicester are also thought to be keeping a watching brief on the situation, although they are currently pushing hard with West Ham for Blackburn's Ł2.5m-rated defender Christian Dailly.
Peter Taylor's side have lost some of their defensive solidarity in mid-season, but interest in Pollet would probably only develop if the Dailly trail went cold for them.

Jones, hoping to have his No 1 defender and last season's Molineux Player of the Year back in action by next weekend or the one after, said: "Ludo wants promotion and we are talking contracts with him at the moment."

A defensive error cost Wolves the lead in the first half after Andy Sinton had put them in the lead with his first Molineux goal. Second half Michael Branch had a chance to put Wolves back ahead when he was one on one with the Portsmouth keeper but shot wide, then a couple of minutes before the end Wolves were awarded a penalty but Kevin Muscat put it over the bar.

WOLVES: 1

OAKES, MUSCAT, NAYLOR, ROBINSON, DINNING, LESCOTT, OSBORN, ANDREWS, PROUDLOCK, BRANCH, SINTON

SUBS: EMBLEN (70), TUDOR, GREEN, KERR, KETSBAIA (70)

CARDS: Yellow: Muscat, Dinning Red: None

PORTSMOUTH: 1

FLAHAVEN, CROWE, HILEY, MOORE, THORGERSEN, QUASHIE, MIGLIORANZI, HARPER, HUGHES, BRADBURY, NIGHTINGALE

SUBS: CLARIDGE, WATERMAN (73), TARDIF, PETTIFER, RUDONJA (85)

CARDS: Yellow: Crowe, Hiley Red: None

Wolves: David Jones' first game in charge at Molineux will bring an unchanged side. Forward George Ndah, has recovered from a sore ankle but faces a test after picking up a stomach bug. Regular benchwarmer Mohammed Camara is away for ten days with the Republic of Guinea for Sunday's African Nations Cup clash with Togo.

Portsmouth
Pompey have been rocked by the news that Welsh midfield ace Ceri Hughes needs surgery to repair a hole in his groin muscle. He will be out for a month, but will soldier on at Molineux before going under the surgeon's knife next week. Player-boss Steve Claridge and Scott Hiley (both ankle) are doubtful.

Wolves Defender Mohammed Camara is away for 10 days on international duty with the French international squad for their friendly against New Guinea.

Wolves will be boosted by the return of striker George Ndah this weekend to first team action.
The injury plagued striker didn't play in new boss Dave Jones’ first game in the FA Cup away to Nottingham Forest because of a niggling ankle injury.
But Ndah is now back in full training and ready to join the squad who will take on Portsmouth.

Dave Jones says his goalkeeping crisis could be resolved inside the next two weeks by the return to fitness of Mike Stowell
Stowell has been out since he had surgery on a troublesome knee injury.
Jones currently only has one experienced keeper available for selection Michael Oakes, although teenager Aaron Kerr has been on the bench for the last two games.
But according to Jones, Stowell now looks certain to be available again for selection ; he’s been sidelined

French defender Ludovic Pollet is also reported to be making good progress after surgery on his badly fractured nose.
Wolves say the bone is knitting together well and they expect Pollet to resume training next week.
And if all goes to plan, the influential defender could be in line for a recall for the trip to Preston a week on Saturday.

George Ndah who had most of his first year at Molineux ruined by a broken leg and then two niggling injuries, has turned his ankle on the training ground.
He had been a first team regular since mid-November but now he's back on the sidelines, hopefully not for too long.

Wolves could be without skipper Kevin Muscat when they travel to Grimsby or Wycombe in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The club are still awaiting official confirmation, but the booking that the defender picked up at Nottingham on Sunday was his fifth of the season and he now is almost certain to miss miss the cup tie.

Manchester City are expected to beat Wolves to complete the signing of Stockport goalkeeper Carlo Nash today for a fee of around Ł100,000.
Nash has confirmed that he is currently in talks with City boss Joe Royle and expects to put pen to paper today. City first made their approach for Nash on Friday and though new Wolves boss Dave Jones, a former Stockport boss - although not when Nash was at the club - made a late bid for the keeper, he appears to have left it too late.
Nash said: "I haven't spoken to Wolves. As far as I'm concerned I'm waiting to finalise things with City and that should hopefully happen tomorrow. It's what I've been waiting for.
"My ambition has always been to play in the Premiership and I'm one step closer to that now."

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Wolves reserves recorded there best win of the season at Molineux on Monday afternoon, with a 4-0 victory over Oldham reserves.

Wolves Reserves	4
Melligan (33), Emblen (45), Epesse Titi (63), Tudor (89)
Oldham Athletic Reserves	0

Attendance: 407

Wolves boss Dave Jones is planning his first Molineux signings.
He is hoping to nip in ahead of Premiership Manchester City to secure the signing of Stockport keeper Carlo Nash, who was on loan at Molineux.
Also Paul Butler's proposed move to Wolves could be back on with Dave Jones understood to be keen on reviving the deal.
Butler returned early to Sunderland from his spell on loan at Molineux after Colin Lee was sacked, because he didn't want to sign for a club with no manager.
Butler said: "In those circumstances I didn't want to commit myself to a move, but I don't think that I have much of a future at Sunderland so I'm open to offers."
Sunderland boss Peter Reid is expected to discuss the situation this week. "Paul is a decent player and he has done a good job for us, but he is available for transfer and we will consider offers," he said.

Wolves have been drawn away Wycombe Wanderers or Grimsby Town in the 4th round of the FA Cup. Fixtures will be played January 27th or 28th.

Adam Proudlock grabbed a late winner for Wolves in the 87th minute with a brilliant individual effort to see them through to the next round of the FA Cup. Kevin Muscat had headed off the line to stop a Bart-Williams free kick that had beaten Oakes.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST: 0

BEASANT, EDWARDS, BART-WILLIAMS, EDDS, GRAY, WILLIAMS, BRENNAN, JONES, JENAS, REID, HAREWOOD

SUBS: COOPER, FREEMAN (63), ROCHE, JOHN (45), CALDERWOOD

CARDS: Yellow: Brennan Red: None

WOLVES: 1

OAKES, MUSCAT, NAYLOR, ANDREWS, LESCOTT, OSBORN, DINNING, ROBINSON, BRANCH, PROUDLOCK, SINTON

SUBS: KETSBAIA, KERR, GREEN, EMBLEN (75), CAMARA

CARDS: Yellow: None Red: None

Wolves goal scoring legend Steve Bull made his first appearance for Hereford United against Northwich yesterday in the Conference League after signing a new contract on Friday, he came on as a substitute but had to quit after 15 minutes with a pulled hamstring and Hereford lost 1-0.

Wolves: will have young keeper Aaron Kerr on the bench providing back up for Michael Oakes.
The 18-year-old keeper has been recalled by Wolves from his Christmas break in Ireland, with Mike Stowell and Matt Murray out with long-term injuries.
New manager Dave Jones will also be without the injured Ludovic Pollet for his first match in charge, which means that Kevin Muscat will probably move into the centre of defence, with Ryan Green getting a rare start.

Sami Al Jaber returned to Molineux today after he was given compassionate leave from Wolves just before Christmas to visit his sick father whose health has now improved.
The Saudi International did not start a League game under former manager Colin Lee, and is now looking forward to the chance of impressing the new manager of Wolves.

Wolves are considering a renewed bid for Sunderland central defender Paul Butler and the purchase of keeper Carlo Nash before Dave Jones's first League match in charge.
In the countdown to Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Nottingham Forest, Jones today admitted Butler was one of the options for strengthening a central defence that was short on numbers even before this week's loss of Ludovic Pollet for three weeks.
And the new manager is to step up his long-term interest in Nash, the keeper Stockport recalled last weekend following a loan spell at Molineux.

Wolves legend Steve Bull could be resuming his playing career for Hereford United, where he has been a coach since retiring from playing in 1999 because of a serious knee injury.
Bull could return to first team action next week against Reading at Edgar Street in the LDV Vans Trophy, but Graham Turner will mainly be using him as a substitute.

Southampton reserve team coach Dennis Rofe will not be following former Saints boss Dave Jones to Wolves.
He is believed to have been offered a job by Jones following his move to Molineux on Wednesday. Speculation had been mounting that Rofe would be leaving The Dell after he was recently pictured with Jones at a Wolves game.
But Southampton officials insist he is doing a job for Glenn Hoddle and staying on the south-coast.

John Ward will be guiding new Wolves manager Dave Jones through the first week of his reign at Molineux. Jones has asked Ward to help out for Sunday’s FA Cup tie and pick the team.
Jones said: "I spoke to John Ward last night (Tuesday). I will have to be guided by him on the team to play Forest in the FA Cup third round. I will rely on his judgment."
Jones has already started to establish the current strengths and weaknesses of the squad at Wolverhampton and already knows who his first targets are.

Wolves defenders Ludovic Pollet and Kevin Muscat are struggling to be fit for this weekend's FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.
Pollet suffered a broken nose in the New Year's Day victory over Burnley at Turf Moor and is facing surgery which could see him missing for at least three weeks, if the injury doesn't heal quickly.
Muscat is suffering from an ankle injury which has been hampering him for the last couple of matches, but he will now spend a couple of days in the treatment room, having played through the pain barrier recently.

Born: Liverpool
Age: 44
Playing Career: Everton, Coventry City and Preston NE and Hong Kong club Seiko as a central defender
Management Career: Took Stockport County up to the First Division for the first time since just before the Second World War and led them to a Coca Cola Cup semi-final before he moved to the Premier League with Southampton in the summer of 1997.

Wolves have officially announced at a press conference that Dave Jones is the new Wolves manager, he has been given a 3.5 year contract and say's he wants to get Wolves into the Premiership before the end of his contract, "I'm here to bring back the good times and take the club back where it belongs, and that's the Premiership." said Jones.
Jez Moxey said he will be given the time to do this. "We are very excited at the prospect of Dave Jones taking over. He is a proven manager with an excellent track record, in both the Nationwide and Premiership," said Moxey.

Wolves have called a press conference for 10.30am on Wednesday morning when the club will announce its new manager.
The hot favourite for the position is reported to be former Stockport and Southampton boss, Dave Jones.
A full interview with the new manager will appear on the official website tomorrow morning.

Wolves were today on the brink of unveiling Dave Jones as their new manager.
Molineux was on a state of high alert as the final touches were put to a deal that is likely until at least the summer of 2003.
All that appeared to remain was the calling of a media conference after Jones had followed up his successful round of interviews by watching yesterday's victory at Burnley from the directors' box.
He wasn't seated among the Wolves contingent, but his presence there was a clear sign that an announcement was imminent.
He has since called off an engagement with Radio 5 at tonight's Tottenham v Newcastle game and is said to have turned down the Barnsley manager's job that was offered to him before the weekend.
And Jones has raised speculation that he could be bringing one of his Southampton backroom team, Dennis Rofe, to the West Midlands with him.
Rofe, still reserve coach and effectively fourth in command at The Dell behind Glenn Hoddle, John Gorman and former Wolves coach Stuart Gray, was at Jones's side at Turf Moor.
If the former Leicester and Southampton left-back, who also had a spell as a Wolves scout, becomes part of the Molineux backroom team, it raises major doubts against the position of John Ward and Terry Connor.

Burnley took the lead in the 8th minute against the run of play after some good pressure from Wolves, then in the 28th minute Adam Proudlock put the scores level. In the Second half we had to wait until 5 minutes before the end to see a goal, and it came from Lee Naylor's free kick.