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29th September 2001

Rotherham 0-3 Wolves

Colin Cameron opened the scoring and his Wolves goal account after 18 minutes with a classy goal from the edge of the penalty area. Muscat played a long ball from the back, Cameron controlled it took one touch and placed it in the back of the net.
On 25 minutes Kennedy doubled Wolves lead when he rifled the ball in, Proudlock had crossed and Cameron laid it into his path.
Half-Time: Rotherham 0-2 Wolves
Oakes keeps Wolves 2 goals up with two good saves in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
Alex Rae made it three on 87 minutes, he was put through the middle and tucked it beyond the goalkeeper.
Full-Time: Rotherham 0-3 Wolves
 

28th September 2001

Team News

Rotherham boss Ronnie Moore expects to be without injured striker Paul Warne, but, defender Rob Scott is available again after being suspended for the midweek draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Wolves will be without the services of loan striker Kenny Miller, who is out for six weeks with a broken collarbone, Adam Proudlock is expected to start.

Green on Trial

Wolves’ Welsh international full back Ryan Green is having a trial with Kidderminster Harriers. Green hasn’t played for Wolves since the appointment of Dave Jones as boss his last appearance was as a substitute in the FA Cup tie at Nottingham Forest last January.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said on WOW!: "Ryan’s available and we’ve let everybody know that. He won’t be going out on loan as he’s in the last throes of his contract - if somebody wants him then they’ll have to come and take him.
"I’ll allow him to go for a two game trial period and he has to go away and do the business and earn a contract elsewhere."
 

27th September 2001

More International Call Up's

Two more Wolves players have been called up for international duty, Temuri Ketsbaia has been selected for Georgia who are due to face Romania in Bucharest in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday 6th October. Also selected is Colin Cameron for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Latvia also on the 6th October.

Reserves Draw

Wolves reserves drew 0-0 with Sheff Utd reserves last night at Brammel Lane. Both sides had chances with Ketsbaia trying his long shots but failing to get them on target.
 

26th September 2001

Taylor Returns

Wolves striker Robert Taylor has returned from loan with Division Two QPR after breaking down with a calf problem.
Taylor has been plagued by injuries since his switch from Manchester City. QPR had already claimed they would not be pursuing their interest in the player, so it remains to be seen whether he has a future at Wolves.

Fixtures Update

Wolves match against Barnsley on Saturday 6th October has been postponed due to international call-ups.
Wolves have had three players called up to their national squads so far, they are Carl Robinson and Nathan Blake for Wales against Belarus and Mark Kennedy for Ireland against Cyprus. The Scottish squad has yet to be announced which could include Colin Cameron.

Miller Injury Update

Wolves loan-star striker Kenny Miller could be out for between six weeks to eight weeks after fracturing his collarbone. He was rushed straight to hospital last night after being stretchered off following a awkward fall during last nights win over Nott'm Forest.
Boss Dave Jones said: "You get injuries in the game, they happen. But one player's loss is someone else's gain and we have Adam Proudlock and Cedric Roussel on the bench, George Ndah coming back from injury and Michael Branch starting to get fit.
This problem shows how important it is to have good players fit and ready to come in".
Miller has returned home to Glasgow for a couple of weeks but will return to Molineux when his shoulder has improved.

25th September 2001

Wolves 1-0 Notts Forest

Wolves started off well, both teams had chances but neither managed a goal in the first half.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-0 Notts Forest
Kenny Miller was stretchered off with what looked like a shoulder injury after falling awkwardly following a clash.
Kennedy crossed in from the left and Newton scored his fourth of the season.
Full-Time Wolves 1-0 Notts Forest
 

24th September 2001

International Call Ups

Wolves duo Carl Robinson and Nathan Blake have been called up into the Welsh squad for the World Cup qualifier against Belarusn on Saturday 6th October, although the Welsh team can't qualify.
If one more Molineux player is called up by their country in the next few days, as is expected, then Wolves will apply for a postponement of their home fixture with Barnsley which is also due to be played on the 6th October. 
 

22nd September 2001

Ketsbaia Transfer Listed

Dave Jones has put Temuri Ketsbaia on the transfer list after a reported row with the boss at the Gillingham game, Ketsbaia traveled with the team but was sent home in taxi after not being included in the 16 man squad.
The temperemental Georgian has not started a League game this season and his first team opportunities appear to be limited with the arrival of several new faces in the squad. The player is currently on compassionate leave in order to attend the funeral of his national team coach, who was killed in a car accident.
 

21st September 2001

Walsall 0-3 Wolves

Kennedy put Wolves in the lead on 20 minutes after a thunder bolt from 25 yards out that went in off the underside of the bar.
Two minutes later Miller doubled the score, then four minutes later (26 minutes) Newton gets Wolves third a cross from Kennedy headed on by Blake to Newton.
Half-Time: Walsall 0-3 Wolves
Alex Rae made his debut 3 minutes from time to replace Mark Kennedy who got a standing ovation from the Wolves fans as he left the pitch.
Full-Time: Walsall 0-3 Wolves
 

Moxey Might Sell

Jez Moxey has said that if offers come in for some first team players he will sell them to balance the books after the Wolves boss Dave Jones splashed out close to his transfer limit on Mark Kennedy, Shaun Newton, Colin Cameron, Nathan Blake and Alex Rae.
One player already linked with a move is youngster Joleon Lescott, although Dave Jones said he would not sell him, Southampton are thought to be interested in him after ex-Wolves defender Dean Richards signed for Spurs for £8.2 million. Other players that are thought could be allowed to leave are Temuri Ketsbaia, Michael Branch and George Ndah

20th September 2001

Reserves Loose

Preston beat a young Wolves reserves side with two goals in the first ten minutes, only two of Wolves players had a little first team experience, Ryan Green and Shane Tudor. Steve Basham and Iain Anderson scoring Preston's goals.
 

19th September 2001

Beresford Returns

On loan keeper Marlon Beresford has been recalled to Middlesborough leaving Dave Jones searching for a new keeper, although he has two youth options in Lewis Solly and fit again Matt Murray. The Wolves boss has a deadline of 3 hours before kick-off to sign someone on loan for the Walsall game this Friday.

Rae Finally Signs

Sunderland midfielder Alex Rae has finally completed his £1million to Molineux. Sunderland were stalling over paying off the remainder of his contract after Rae had agreed personal terms and passed a medical at Wolves last week. But Rae sorted out the severance payment and completed the formalities of the transfer this afternoon and could go straight into the squad for Friday's game with Walsall. Rae will start training with his new team mates tomorrow morning.
 

18th September 2001

Gillingham 2-3 Wolves

Both sides hit the woodwork in the opening 7 minutes, but it took until the 37th minute for Wolves to break the deadlock, Kennedy passed it to Blake who scored his second goal in his second match for Wolves. Then  2 minutes later Kennedy again crossed in for Miller to score his first Wolves goal.
Half-Time: Gillingham 0-2 Wolves
Gillingham were reduced to ten men in the 55th minute when Ashby was sent off for bringing Nathan Blake down when he was through on goal.
Gillingham scored in the 83rd minute, sub Ipoua, then nearly equalised straight after, Naylor gave away a free kick on the edge of the box and got booked.
Wolves increased their lead on 90 minutes, Kennedy's shot came back out and Newton followed up and put it into the net.
Gillingham went straight up the Wolves end and the ref gave them a penalty, which King scored.
Full-Time: Gillingham 2-3 Wolves
 

17th September 2001

Blake Wants Penalty Job

Wolves new signing Nathan Blake has said he wants to take Wolves penalties after Colin Cameron hit the post on Saturday. The striker who scored on his debut said: "There will not be any second chances. I want to take all our future penalties."
He also has commented on the support he has been getting from Wolves fans: "I've never experienced anything like this in my life.''
"The reaction from Wolves fans has been incredible. In one morning alone there were 440 messages on my website.''
"I know they love goal-scores at this club, but I never expected this kind of backing from the fans.''

15th September 2001

Rae Transfer Stalled

Dave Jones efforts to sign Sunderland midfielder Alex Rae aren't going as smoothly as first thought, but Jones thinks he can sort it out and the player will sign next week.
He said on WOW: "We’ve agreed everything with Sunderland but there is a snag at their end. If they can get that sorted out then I’m hopeful that he will be with us on Monday morning. But, it might take longer than that."

Wolves 2-2 Stockport

Stockport took the lead after 24 minutes through a Kuqi free-kick against the run of play after Robinson was judged to have handled just outside the penalty area.
Cameron missed a penalty just before half-time. Clare fouled Blake but Cameron's spot kick hit the post.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-1 Stockport.
Wolves drew level on 69 mins through an own goal after the ball hit the post from Mark Kennedy's cross and bounced in off Stockport goalkeeper Lee Jones.
Then straight away Taylor put Stockport back in front.
Blake leveled the scores again after 78 minutes with a goal on his debut, Miller putting him through on goal.
Final Score: Wolves 2-2 Stockport

Click here for full match report by Tom Sperrink
 

14th September 2001

Team News

The FA has announced there will be a minutes silence before every game tomorrow because of the tragedy in America.

Wolves: New signing Nathan Blake is expected to make his debut alongside either Roussel, Proudlock or Miller. Wolves only injury worries are defender Ludovic Pollet (back) and winger Mark Kennedy (groin).

Stockport: will be without Ali Gibb and Neil Hardy for their trip to Molineux.

Rae Agrees Terms

Wolves boss Dave Jones is set to make his second signing in two day's, Sunderland midfielder Alex Rae. The tough-tackling Scot has agreed terms with Wolves and will have a medical today before completing a £1,200,000 move to Molineux, hopefully in time to make his debut tomorrow.
Dave Jones was going to buy Rae earlier this summer but shelved those plans while the 32 year old recovered fully from knee surgery. Then when Rae said he wanted regular first-team football which he is not guaranteed at Sunderland, the Wolves boss re-opened talks with him yesterday.
 

13th September 2001

Larkin Out on Loan

Wolves striker Colin Larkin has joined Kidderminster Harriers on a months loan, the 19-year-old plays in the reserves and has scored three goals in four games so far this season.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "It’s just a loan similar to the one that Keith Andrews had at Oxford and Adam Proudlock did at Clyde".
After those players came back from their loans they broke into the first team and have kept their places with good performances, so keep an eye out for his return.

Blake Signing Complete

Nathan Blake has completed his move to Molineux on a three year contract for £1.5 million from Blackburn. The Welsh International striker is taking part in his first training session this morning and will be revealed by Wolves at a 2pm press conference.
Blake is likely to make his debut on Saturday against Stockport.
 

12th September 2001

Blake Bid Accepted

Wolves have had a £1,400,000 bid for Wales international striker Nathan Blake accepted by Blackburn, but the deal is far from complete.
Blake and his representative are expected at Molineux today for talks and for the striker to have a medical.
Jez Moxey said on WOW "I would like to stress that although Blackburn have accepted our offer for Nathan, there is still work to be done on the deal,"
Boss Dave Jones added on WOW: "Nathan's vast experience would be invaluable in helping us achieve our aims. He has played for his country at all levels, has 20 full caps and has scored goals wherever he has played."

Reserves Go Top

Wolves reserves have gone top of the Avon Insurance League after beating Oldham 1-0. The goal was scored halfway through the second half, the Oldham goalkeeper miskicked when he was clearing the ball and it went straight to Colin Larkin on the edge of the box who steered it home.
 

Kennedy Denies Beckham Involved

Mark Kennedy has denied that the Beckham's were involved in the incident on Saturday night. He issued a statement saying: "At no time on Saturday night were words exchanged between myself and David Beckham, whilst we were present with our separate group of friends in a wine bar.
"David and Victoria are neighbours and there has never been any antagonism between either myself or my partner and the Beckhams.  As a fellow professional footballer I admire David for his ability, professionalism and the way he and Victoria live their lives under such intense public scrutiny.
"I strongly deny the content of the story in today’s Sun newspaper.  I have also spoken to David who has told me not to worry about it.
"Having spoken to my agent, we have decided to seek legal opinion prior to further action regarding the accusations and allegations contained in today’s article."
Kennedy faces disciplinary action from Wolves, which could be a maximum of the club fining him two weeks wages, he is one of the highest paid players at Molineux thought to be in the region of £12,000 a week. Wolves chief executive Jez Mozey has said: "We do not condone this sort of behaviour, however, we have invested a large amount of money in this player and he is doing well on the field.  So, whilst we do not approve of his behaviour, we will support him."
 

11th September 2001

Kennedy v The Beckham's

Wolves midfielder Mark Kennedy has reportedly been charged with dangerous driving in his Ferrari and failing to give a specimen to police, after a alleged row with England Captain David Beckham and his wife. Reports say Kennedy insulted Mr Beckham and teased Mrs Beckham about having false breasts. The row is reported to have started up again later at about 2.30am on Sunday when Kennedy, who lives in the same block in Cheshire's exclusive Alderley Edge area, kept pressing the buzzer to the Beckham's apartment and hurled abuse. The police have said he's been bailed to appear before Macclesfield magistrates on 19th September.

Transfer News

Wigan have finally completed the £750,000 signing of Tony Dinning after initially taking the midfielder on loan at the weekend so he could play against Bury. Wolves were thought to be looking for £1 million but settled on £750,000 plus a 20 percent sell on fee.
Crystal Palace are reported to be trying to sign Ludovic Pollet for around £1 million, Dave Jones has said Pollet is not for sale, and is in the bosses promotion plans. The defender hasn't featured so far this season, mainly due to form of defensive duo Paul Butler and Joleon Lescott.
Nuneaton Borough striker Marc McGregor is having a week-long trial at Molineux, the 25 year old will train with the first-team squad.
Preston have still not decided whether to accept Jon Mackens transfer request.

Double Kids Win

Wolves under 19's and under 17's had victories against Wimbledon this weekend. Leon Clarke scored the under 19's goal in their 1-0 victory at Wimbledon and Gary Mulligan got both goals as the under 17's won 2-1.
 

10th September 2001

Preston Stalling

Preston are not going to be rushed into a decision over selling striker Jon Macken. It looked like Wolves had given up hope after having three bids turned down for Macken by Preston, but after Macken handed in a transfer request it's thought Wolves have put in a new bid of around £5 million.

Loan Updates

Wolves have been offered an extension to Kenny Millers 3 month loan from Rangers if they wish.
Loan keeper Marlon Beresford's loan period doesn't look likely to be extended after Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer was sent off on Saturday for a professional foul. Beresford's loan finishes after this weekends match and he will probably return to The Riverside to act as cover for Mark Crossley.
 

8th September 2001

Preston 1-2 Wolves

Preston took the lead on 34 minutes, a free kick on the edge of the box was headed in by Lucketti.
Half-Time Preston 1-0 Wolves
Andy Sinton leveled the scores on 48 minutes chipping the ball over the keeper.
Lescott put Wolves in front on 61 minutes after the Preston keeper fumbled a free-kick and Lescott tapped it in.
Full-Time Preston 1-2 Wolves
 

7th September 2001

1 Out 1 In

Wolves unveiled their new arrival at Molineux this Rangers striker Kenny Miller who has joined on a three month loan. Then this evening said goodbye to Tony Dinning who has joined Wigan, the transfer was rushed through so he can make his debut tomorrow if picked. Tony joined Wolves a year ago from Stockport for £600,000.

Wigan Bid for Dinning

Midfielder Tony Dinning has requested permission to speak to Wigan, Wolves have a greed a £1 million transfer fee with a 20% sell on fee. It's thought the deal could be done in time for Dinning to make his first appearance in Wigans match with Bury tomorrow.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "We had an approach from Wigan but we didn’t want to sell Tony. We are trying to build, not dismantle. However, Tony said he wanted to speak to them so we had to agree a fee."
"He said he’d read about Wigan's interest in the papers and wanted to go up there and talk to them."
"I think it’s strange because he’s playing, but I’m not going to keep an unhappy person. That shows he doesn’t want to be part things here. If he doesn’t want to play for Wolves it’s as simple as that."

Transfer Request by Macken

Preston NE have confirmed Wolves summer target Jon Macken has handed in a transfer request. Wolves had three offers refused and are thought to be ready with £5 million bid this time that probably won't be turned down.
 

6th September 2001

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Miller Set for Preston Debut

Rangers striker Kenny Miller loan to Wolves is set to be completed later today and he's expected to make his Wolves debut against Preston on Saturday.
The striker has arrived back from Scotland Under-21 duty and will link up with his new team-mates once the deal has been finalised.
Miller has reluctantly accepted the simple fact that there is no longer a place for him under Dick Advocaat at Ibrox, and will now get some much needed first-team football at Molineux.

More Tickets Available

Wolves have been given an extra 400 tickets for their match with Preston this weekend at Deepdale.
The tickets on the terracing will go on sale from noon today and fans are asked to contact the club for more details.
 

5th September 2001

Ndah Out for a Month

George Ndah has had a scan following the injury he suffered in Monday night’s reserve game with Barnsley.  The results of the scan revealed that there is a slight tear in the tendon and he will be out of action for a month. It was originally hoped that he would be fit for the Preston match, but another set back hits his injury struck Wolves career when he was just getting back to full fitness.
 

4th September 2001

Reserves Win

Wolves reserves beat Barnsley last night with goals from Larkin 31 mins, Melligan 45 mins, Andrews 69 mins and Danks 90 mins. The only downside to the evening was George Ndah being stretchered off in the 84th minute after he fell awkwardly, but the injury doesn't seem to be as bad as it looked. 
 

Akinbiyi Return?

Jez Moxey has confirmed that during the summer Wolves made an enquiry to Leicester about Ade Akinbiyi.
Wolves sold Akinbiyi to Leicester for £5million and are now being linked with a unconfirmed £3.2 million bid for him.
"We have made a number of enquiries about the availability of different strikers this summer and Ade was one of the players we thought about," said Moxey.
"However, we have been told he is not for sale. In all honesty I think Leicester manager Peter Taylor would sell him, but he does not have the appetite to do business with us."
 

3rd August 2001

Fixtures Update

Wolves have had another fixture moved so it can be televised live on ITV Digital. Their away match against Grimsby on Saturday 8th December has been brought forward to the Friday 7th evening kick-off 7.45pm.

Jones's Lescott Warning

Wolves boss Dave Jones has issued a warning to Premiership clubs that might be interested in signing Wolves young star defender Joleon Lescott, the player is not for sale.
Jones said: "There is a lot of talk about Joleon and he attracts a lot of mentions when I am out and about on my travels.
"If someone comes in with a ridiculous amount of money for him then of course we would have to consider it.
"But the good thing is that we don't have to sell as those days are gone at Molineux and that is beneficial to me."

Youth Teams Winning Weekend

Wolves youth teams have had a good weekend, both winning their matches against Wrexham.
the under 17's beat Wrexham 1-0, Gary Mulligan getting the goal.
The under 19's beat Wrexham by 2-0, goals scored by Nicky Clarke and Mark Danks.
 

1st September 2001

Cameron in Scotland Squad

Wolves midfielder Colin Cameron came on in the 50th minute in Scotland's World Cup qualifying match with Crotia. The Scotts only managed a 0-0 draw.