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NEWS: 4th July 2008

Transfer News

Hull City manager Phil Brown has confirmed he is lining up a bid for Wolves midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.
"We will be tabling a bid for Olofinjana in the near future," Brown told BBC Radio Humberside.
But he has also revealed that the two clubs' valuation of the 28-year-old Nigerian international differ.
"We've spoken to Mick McCarthy on a couple of occasions so we know what Mick's valuation of the player is," added Brown.

Swindon Town manager Maurice Malpas is to speak to Wolves left-back Charlie Mulgrew over a possible move to the County Ground.
The two clubs have agreed a fee for the 22-year-old Scot and Malpas has to now discuss personal terms with him.

Sylvan Fined

Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has been fined £1,350 after hitting a nightclub doorman with his girlfriend's handbag in Plymouth last November.
He pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm and a public order offence outside the Candy Store club.
The court heard Greg Smith, 37, suffered a 3in (7.6cm) cut to his head. The former Plymouth player was told he was of previous good character and given credit for pleading guilty.
The 22-year-old striker, of Renaissance Gardens, Plymouth, was a member of the Plymouth squad at the time of the incident.
Ebanks-Blake was also ordered to pay compensation of £500 and prosecution costs of £650.

Away Kit In Stores

Wolves new 'Black to the Future' away kit has gone on sale at the club's retail stores at Molineux and in Dudley Street this morning.
Both stores reported brisk business as supporters made the most of the first chance to get their hands on the Black kit.
Pre-order sales were actually greater than the figure for the recently launched home kit, suggesting the shirt is destined to be one of the most popular ever to hit the market.

3rd July 2008

Contracts Update

Defender Neil Collins has signed a new four-year deal with Wolves that keeps him at Molineux until the summer of 2012.
The 24-year-old defender still had two more seasons to run on his current deal after his move from Sunderland in 2006.

He said on WOW: "Obviously I'm delighted.
"Wolves is a club going places, there's no question about that, and hopefully I can play a real part in that.
"It's a good time to be at the club.
"We've got a good manager and with the way he is shaping the team we're not even close to our potential yet.
"We all want to be here when big things do happen and with all the strides the club have taken over the last two years I'm sure we're not too far away from that."

Chief Executive Jez Moxey revealed today Wolves are in talks with Michael Gray about extending his contract.
He is currently back training with Wolves for pre-season as negotiations continue.
Gray joined Wolves on a one-year deal last summer, and went on to make 37 appearances both at left back and in midfield.
He also chipped in with three vital goals, including a spectacular opener in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Jez said on WOW: "We are talking to Michael about the possibly of an extension to his contract.
"He is out of contract but has been in training and both parties appear to be keen to do a deal."

2nd July 2008

Ticket News

Tickets for Wolves home friendly against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday 2nd August are going on sale this Saturday 5th July at 9am and are available from the TicketLine on: 0871 880 8433.
Ticket prices start from £10 for adults and are £5 for juniors. If you're a Young Wolves Member for the 2008/2009 season you can purchase a ticket for just £1!

1st July 2008

McLean Transfer Listed

Peterborough United have put Aaron McLean on the transfer list after the striker asked to leave London Road.
McLean scored 33 goals in all competitions last season and was a key figure in Peterborough securing promotion to League One.
His form has attracted interest from Wolves, with the Championship club already having two bids rejected.
A £5million valuation had been placed on McLean, with Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirming the 25-year-old will not be sold unless the club's demands are met.

30th June 2008

Freddy's Move Is Off

The proposed £1m transfer of Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood to Coventry City has collapsed.
Eastwood had talks with the Sky Blues about signing a four-year contract after a fee had been agreed with Wolves.
But Coventry chairman Ray Ranson said: "Unfortunately the deal collapsed because of money the player is legally entitled to from Wolves."
Coventry offered to pay half the sum but Wolves were unwilling to match it.

Two Reserve Friendlies

Wolves have announced two pre-season friendlies for the reserves, Chasetown and Rhyl.
The game at Church Street takes place on Friday 18th July with a 7.30pm kick-off, the eve of Wolves tour of Scotland.
The Rhyl match is on Saturday 26th July with 2.30pm kick-off.

27th June 2008

Midfielder Signs

Wolves have finally completed the signing of midfielder David Jones from Championship rivals Derby in a £1million deal, he has signed a three-year deal.
The 23-year-old has long been linked with a move to Molineux and boss Mick McCarthy sees him as an integral part of the club's challenge for promotion to the Premier League.
The left-sided midfielder came through the ranks at Man Utd before loan spells at Preston, NEC Nijmegen and Derby raised his already impressive profile.
Jones then made his move to Pride Park permanent, scoring seven goals in 47 appearances.

26th June 2008

Board Changes

Rupert Hayward and Kevin Threlfall have today resigned from the Board of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC because of a combination of work and personal commitments.
They have timed their close season departures to ensure minimum disruption ahead of the new season.
There are no plans to replace Rupert and Kevin, so the board will consist of: Steve Morgan (Chairman), Jez Moxey (Chief Executive), John Gough, John Bowater and Bob Laslett.

Speaking about his resignation, Rupert, grandson of Wolves Life President Sir Jack Hayward, said on WOW: "Unfortunately, my work commitments involve me spending a considerable amount of time in Eastern Europe. I therefore can't dedicate the time that the role demands.
"It's easier for me to leave knowing that the club is in very safe hands. First and foremost I'm a fan and I'll be cheering on Wolves from the sidelines.
"I'd like to wish everyone connected to the club all the best for the future."

Kevin Threlfall, who has been on the board since 2006, added: "Sir Jack initially asked me to help form a new board and to help identify and ensure a seamless hand over to prospective new ownership.
"So for me it's a case of 'job done'.
"Before I joined the board I'd been a season ticket holder for 35 years. Wolves are a big part of my life and that will never change."

25th June 2008

Defender Signs At Molineux

Wolves have signed defender Richard Stearman from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old has agreed a four-year contract at Molineux and becomes boss Mick McCarthy's second signing of the summer so far.
Wolverhampton-born Stearman has been with Leicester all his career but has swapped the prospect of life in League One for a return to the Championship.
Stearman has represented England at Under-17,18,19 and 21 levels.

Fixture News

Wolves away match against Cardiff City in November has been selected to be shown live on Sky, which means the game, which takes place on Saturday, November 1, will now kick-off at 5.20pm.
South Wales Police are once again insisting on transport restrictions similar to the ones applied when Wolves played Cardiff in the FA Cup fixture at Ninian Park in February.
The 'bubble' involves supporters having to travel on approved transport and picking up their match tickets at a pre-arranged rendezvous point shortly before the game.

24th June 2008

Fry Puts Ridiculous Price Tag On McLean

Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has told Wolves to "put up or shut up" in their bid to sign striker Aaron McLean.
Posh have already rejected two initial offers from Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey and are demanding £3million up front for the 25-year-old, with a further £2m if the Black Country outfit seal promotion to the Premier League.
"To let everyone know in Wolverhampton, we won't be letting him go for less than I've told you," Fry told BBC WM. "Wolves are a proper club. They should be in the Premier League. If they bought Aaron he'd take them there.
"When I saw Jez last week we had a chat. I told him my chairman won't stand in the way, but he wants £3m up front, £2m if they get promoted, some add-ons and a sell-on.
"He said that's not going to happen, so I said that's the end of it. We won't let him go for any less. It's put up or shut up really, and go away."
McLean scored 33 goals last season as Posh sealed promotion to League One.
 

Kightly Signs New Deal

Wolves have been handed a huge boost ahead of the new Championship season with winger Michael Kightly pledging his long-term future to the club.
The 22-year-old, who has been linked with a big money move to several Premier League clubs, has signed a new four-year deal at Molineux.
He said on WOW: "I'm really pleased that the deal has been completed. I hope it will stop all of this talk about me wanting to leave.
"I've really enjoyed myself at Wolves and I hope that has shown with the passion in my play.
"I wear the Wolves shirt with pride and will continue to do so.
"I can't wait for the season to start. We've got a good, young squad and, with a couple of additions, I don't see why we can't have a successful season.
"The club is going in the right direction. Everyone concerned with it wants to be in the Premier League and I want to be there with them."

New Away Kit Unveiled

Wolves have today unveiled their new change kit for the 2008/09 season, and it's a popular choice of Back To Black.

The kit is available to pre-order from 9am tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June) from the club's official Molineux or Dudley Street retail stores or online via www.wolves.co.uk. It will be on sale from 4th July 2008. Prices range from £40 for an adult short sleeve shirt to £30 for a junior short sleeve shirt.

23rd June 2008

Olo Transfer Request Agreed

Wolves have agreed to a transfer request from Nigerian international midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.
The 28-year-old signed a four-year contract last October, but a clause was inserted which has now been activated.
Olofinjana signed for Wolves four years ago from Norwegian side Brann Bergen and scored 18 goals in 147 matches.

Jez Moxey explained on WOW: "At the time of signing a new contract with Seyi last year, we agreed that, should the club miss out on promotion at the end of the 2007/08 season, we would circulate his name for transfer if that is what he wished.
"As expected, Seyi has made that request and we are therefore following through on our commitment and he has been placed on the transfer list.
"As an experienced senior international player who has not only served Wolves well but re-signed instead of holding out to become a free agent this summer, he has given us the opportunity of recouping our financial investment in him to help buy new players."

20th June 2008

New Sports Scientist

Wolves have appointed a new sports scientist, John Iga, 28, he will mainly work with the club's Academy but will also have an input at first team level under the guidance of fitness coach Tony Daley.
He has a degree in sports science and PHD in Exercise Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University and is due to start work in mid-July.

John said on WOW: "Sports science is a very broad term but my work involved all aspects of psychology, bio-mechanics, physiology and the sociological aspect.
"I'll be working closely with Tony (Academy manager) and Kevin Thelwell and the idea is to get all the players performing at their optimum.
"Football has changed so much in recent years that everything has to be in place in order to allow players to compete at such high standards.
"It's all about the right sort of preparation and recovery strategies to ensure the players are as physically fit as possible.
"As soon as I heard about this job I was really excited about the challenge.
"Wolves are a great club with some impressive facilities and I'm looking forward to getting started."

Ball Boys and Girls Wanted

Wolves are going back to the multiball system at Molineux next season, so they are looking for a new team of ball boys and girls.
So if you are aged between 14-16 and able to commit to attending all home matches next season, weekend's and evening's.
Visit the Official website WOW and apply, the deadline for applications is Friday 4th July 2008.

19th June 2008

Southend Still want Mulgrew

Southend chairman Ron Martin has confirmed that he remains hopeful of signing Wolves defender Charlie Mulgrew.
The full-back impressed during a three-month loan spell at Roots Hall last season and the Essex club are keen to sign him on a permanent basis.
Swindon also hold an interest in acquiring his services, but Martin told Southend's official website: "Charlie is a player we would like to retain.
"He improved during his time with us but at the moment Steve Tilson does not agree with Wolves' valuation of him.
"However, we don't think agreeing personal terms with Charlie would be a problem and it's certainly something we will pursue."

17th June 2008

No Reserves League

Wolves have decided against taking part in a reserve league next season, as they did in the 2006/07 season.
Instead boss Mick McCarthy has opted for playing a series of training ground friendlies.
Coventry and Leicester have both also withdrawn from the Pontin's League whilst Birmingham and Derby, having lost their Premier Reserve League status following their relegation to the Championship, have decided against joining a League.

16th June 2008

2008-09 Fixtures

Wolves will be playing away at Plymouth for the opening game of 2008-09 season.
Striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake who made his debut for Portsmouth against Wolves two years ago on the opening game of the season, will return for the first time.
The first home League game at Molineux will be against Sheffield Wednesday on the 16th August, after the midweek Carling Cup tie with Accrington Stanley.

For a full list of fixtures see the Wolves Official Website [click here] as I'm not allowed them on here due to not having the money to buy a licence.

15th June 2008

Freddy Wants Cardiff Move

14th June 2008

Jones Turns Down Wolves

Derby midfielder David Jones has failed to agree terms at Molineux, despite both clubs agreeing a fee.
The 23-year-old has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Pride Park since playing a key role in the Rams' promotion winning side of 2006-2007 after arriving from Manchester United for £1million in January 2007.
"We agreed a deal with Wolves for David Jones but he's rejected it," Derby County manager Paul Jewell told the Evening Telegraph.
"As far as I'm aware, I don't think they could agree terms."

13th June 2008

Bully Friendly

Wolves have agreed to play a pre-season friendly with Molineux legend Steve Bull's Stafford Rangers.
The match will take place at Marston Road on Tuesday 5th August, with a 7.30pm kick-off.

Bully took over the manager's role at Marston Road last season and he is delighted that one of the warm up games for the new season will be against his former club.
He said on WOW: "I'd like to thank Wolves in advance for agreeing to send a team to Stafford.
"My intention is to get us back up into the Blue Square Premier and this should be an excellent work out for us ahead of the new season.
"Wolves are still very close to my heart and it will be strange to be in opposition to them. But I'm really looking forward to it."

Carling Cup Draw

Wolves have drawn Accrington Stanley at Molineux in the first round of the Carling Cup.
The tie will be played during the week commencing 11th August.
Wolves have only played Stanley on three occasions the last of which took place 85 years ago, Wolves have beaten them twice and lost once.

12th June 2008

Season Tickets

Molineux season tickets for the 2008/09 season become available to the general public from this Saturday the 14th June at 9am.
Prices for adult tickets start from £432 for a seat in the Stan Cullis or Jack Harris Stands, and from just £50 for under 12's in the Family Enclosure (subject to the purchase of an adult/senior season ticket).

11th June 2007

Rachael At The Palace

Wolves Vice-President and England cricket legend, Rachael Heyhoe Flint, picked up an OBE today for services to cricket. She received the prestigious award from HRH Prince of Wales at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.
Rachael was the face of women's cricket for over a generation. She took over the captaincy of the England team in 1966 and remained unbeaten in six series. She was one of the first women admitted to the MCC and in 2004 she became the first woman elected to the full committee.

Speaking outside Buckingham Palace, Rachael said: "I'm thrilled and honoured to receive this award. My son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren have flown over from Singapore to be here today, so it's been a real family occasion. It's also my birthday today - what a fantastic present!"

A lifelong Wolves supporter, Rachael has fulfilled a number of important roles at Molineux, including a stint on the club's main board. More recently, Rachael has played a key role in establishing Wolves Aid, the club's official charity. It has been re-launched with £150,000 to distribute to Wolverhampton-based charities and community groups.

7th June 2008

Davies Ready For Return

Wolves midfielder Mark Davies is hoping to force his way back into the first-team after an injury-ravaged two-year spell.
The 20-year-old broke into the Wolves team under Glenn Hoddle but has not started a game since McCarthy took over because of a succession of problems.

He said on WOW: "I injured my knee in pre-season training last summer and then landed badly on my shoulder in a reserve game against Walsall just before Christmas.
"I tore a muscle near the collarbone and that took a fair while to clear up and, when it did, I managed to tweak a medial knee ligament in training which really capped things off for me.
"But I'm fit again now. I've been coming into the training ground and doing some fitness work since the lads broke up for the holidays and I'm looking forward to joining in with pre-season training when they come back.
"I'm only 20 but I've had more than my share of bad luck with injuries.
"So I just hope that things are going to change for the better for me because this is going to be a big season for the club and I want to be a part of it."

6th June 2008

Young Talent Is Staying

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is the latest member of the Molineux hierarchy to insist none of his talented young players will be leaving the club.
McCarthy has joined chairman Steve Morgan and chief executive Jez Moxey in saying no-one is for sale.
McCarthy said on WOW: "There's nobody leaving, Steve and Jez have already said that so you may as well hear it from me."
"Why would we want to sell anybody? It would be really counter productive.
"We are trying to bring players in to strengthen the squad.
England under-21 winger Michael Kightly has been linked with a move to either Blackburn Rovers or West Ham while Wales international goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is attracting attention from a host of clubs, among them Everton.

4th June 2008

Southend Want Mulgrew

Southend United are trying to bring Wolves left-back Charlie Mulgrew back to the club on a permanent deal.
The Scotland Under-21 international, spent three months on loan at Roots Hall last season, helping the Blues to the League One play-offs.
Mulgrew returned to Molineux at the end of the campaign, which has left Southend without a left-back.
Manager Steve Tilson told BBC Essex: "We're speaking to Wolves to see what offer they'll accept but it will all come down to the fee and player wages."

2nd June 2008

Kightly Not For Sale

Wolves have dismissed speculation linking highly-rated winger Michael Kightly with a move to the Premier League.
A number of top flight clubs are understood to be tracking Kightly and Blackburn are rumoured to be lining up the England Under 21 international as a possible replacement for Liverpool target David Bentley.
And Mick Woodward, Kightly's former chairman at Grays Athletic, recently claimed that the 22-year-old will soon make a switch to the Premier League.
However, Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey insists Kightly will remain at Molineux next season as the club look to return to the Premier League.

Jez Moxey said on WOW: "I was very surprised by Mick Woodward's comments. We've received no enquiries or bids for Michael Kightly.
"Our chairman, Steve Morgan, went on the record at the end of April with a clear and unequivocal message: 'Our best young players are not for sale'.
"We've got an exciting young team at Molineux and we are building something special. Michael wants to be a part of that.
"We will not allow this kind of rumour and speculation to disrupt our plans."

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