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Wolves set to beat Stoke in race to sign Sunderland defender

by stresster on August 19th, 2008 | 277 words | 1 comment

It’s been a decent start to Wolves’ season, after coming from behind twice to draw with Plymouth, and then going a goal down to Sheffield Wednesday before running out 4-1 winners. It’s clear that goalscoring isn’t proving too much of a problem for Mick McCarthy’s men, although they’re not proving too watertight at the back. […]

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Can anyone stop Birmingham from winning the Championship?

by stresster on August 19th, 2008 | 224 words | 14 comments

What happens when you’re drawing or losing a football match in the English second flight? Do you a) panic and tell the team to play it long, b) send your central defender into attack or c) bring on Kevin Phillips to save the day?

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THREE THINGS you learnt from the Championship this weekend?

by stresster on August 11th, 2008 | 243 words | 3 comments

One game down, forty-five to go as far as the 24 teams in the Championship is concerned, but what did the opening weekend of fixtures tell us? Many regard Doncaster’s 1-0 win at Derby as the performance of the weekend, but that’s only working on the assumption that Rovers were playing League One football last […]

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This time Cardiff City get their man - despite Hull trying to land Wolves striker at 11th hour

by stresster on August 6th, 2008 | 272 words | 2 comments

Until a player has passed a medical and signed on the dotted line, there is no such thing as a done deal in football. Cardiff City should know, after recently missing out on Marcus Bent. The striker was all set to sign for the Bluebirds from Wigan, before Birmingham dangled a carrot in front of […]

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Spurs and Arsenal after £5m Welsh youngster. Is he worth that kind of money?

by Dan Alvarez on June 4th, 2008 | 428 words | 13 comments

According to Goal.com, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are doing what they do quite often: competing. This time, however, they are competing in the boardroom, as opposed to the pitch.
“Arsenal and North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with a possible move for highly-rated young Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey […]

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West Ham and Spurs after intelligent £3.5m man: But where will he go?

by Mr Comfort on May 6th, 2008 | 176 words | 2 comments

Alan Curbishley will be looking to invest in his squad but he will not want to splurge big money on players, he tried that last summer and due to injuries and poor form those signings failed. West Ham have now been linked with a clever player who has been in top form in the Championship […]

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Wolves v West Brom: The REAL player ratings!

by Mr Comfort on April 16th, 2008 | 96 words | 7 comments

Yes, it was a crucial derby encounter as Wolverhampton Wanderers searched for the points to keep up with a play-off push and West Bromwich Albion looked for points to take top spot. Now it’s your turn to say it as you saw it! Who had a ‘mare’ and who was on the money? You decide […]

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Everton, Newcastle and Aston Villa battle over £10m trio, but who can offer the best future?

by Mr Comfort on April 15th, 2008 | 320 words | 17 comments

Three teams moving in the right direction up the Premier League table appear to be battling for the same three British talents.
All three are apparently keen on Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey, valued in the 3m bracket, who said of the attention:
“At the end of the day I’m still at Wolves and I love it here. […]

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Sunday’s Transfer Rumour Frenzy! Part 2

by Dexter on February 10th, 2008 | 141 words | 1 comment

Part 2 of our round-up…
Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger is pondering a bid for Raffaele Palladino, and may make a move for the Juventus midfielder in the summer. (Star)
Chelsea boss Avram Grant will make a move for Palermo’s Brazilian striker Amauri at the end of the season. (Sunday Mirror)
Liverpool captain Stevie Gerrard reckons that ex-gaffer Gerard […]

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Is Derby’s Steve Howard Just a Championship Striker?

by stresster on December 12th, 2007 | 185 words | 2 comments

He was Derby’s player of the year last season but goals have been harder to come by for Steve Howard in the Premier League. The former Luton striker finally got off the mark at Old Trafford on Saturday, although the Derby Evening Telegraph have reported interest from Leicester and Wolves in the 31-year-old.
“We’ve had calls […]

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