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Wolves sign midfielder Guedioura

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Wolves have signed midfielder Adlene Guedioura on loan from Charleroi for the rest of the season.

The 24-year-old Frenchman is the second midfielder from the Belgian club to join the Premier League outfit during the current campaign.

He follows Belgian international Geoffrey Mujangi Bia, 20, who signed a season-long loan deal last week.

“Adlene is an all-round midfield player who is very mobile,” Wolves manager Mick McCarthy told the club website.

“Technically, he is very good and has the physical characteristics to be able to cope with the Premier League.


“He’s another player who has been scouted abroad and I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring him in.”

Guedioura will be in the Wolves squad for Tuesday’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Molineux if he receives international clearance in time.

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QPR sign Hill on loan from Wolves

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Queens Park Rangers have signed defender Matt Hill on loan from Wolves until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old was part of Mick McCarthy’s side that won promotion to the Premier League.

Hill has made just two Premier League appearances, in the defeats to Blackburn and Manchester United, and once in the Carling Cup this term.

He told the club website: “Every footballer wants to be playing games and unfortunately I wasn’t at Wolves.”

He added: “QPR have given me that opportunity to do that here so I am delighted to join. I spoke to Mick Harford and the chat we had convinced me to come here.”

R’s boss Harford said: “I just felt we needed to strengthen the back four and this is a quality signing.

“Matt is very aggressive and good in the air. He’s a good talker and organiser, which is what we need.”

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Wolves 2-2 Crystal Palace

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Ronald Zubar’s 84th-minute volley spared Wolves’ blushes as they twice came from behind to take Crystal Palace side to an FA Cup fourth-round replay.

Alan Lee handed the Eagles a dream start after just two minutes when he headed home Ambrose’s corner.

But David Jones slotted in an equaliser after Kevin Foley’s cross was knocked back to him by Andrew Surman.

Darren Ambrose restored Palace’s lead with a curling free-kick before Zubar struck late on to rescue Wolves.

It denied Championship outfit Palace, who are 11 places below Wolves in the football pyramid, from claiming what would have been a superb win.

However, overall the result was a fair reflection of a stop-start encounter.

But Neil Warnock will feel he came close to teaching his old apprentice a thing or two, with Wolves boss Mick McCarthy having cleaned his boots during the pair’s playing days at Barnsley.

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Palace will be pleased to have earned the right to take Wolves back to their own ground, but the one downside on the day was an injury to Claude Davis.

He received treatment following a seemingly innocuous aerial challenge with Sam Vokes as play was held up for five minutes.

As many as 10 medical staff were joined on the pitch by Eagles boss Warnock before the Palace centre-back was worryingly carried off on a stretcher.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy:

“It’s better than being out of the competition.

“I thought we had some chances to win it in the second half and Crystal Palace played well.

“We didn’t get anything other than what I expected from them. What I got from us, though, at the start of the first and second half is not what I expect.

“We’ve had to have a scrap, it was a cup tie. We’ve had to work harder than necessary just to get a draw.”

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock:

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“I can’t say enough good things about my side – an absolutely incredible little bunch.

“We deserve to be in the hat and it will not be an easy game for them down at Selhurst Park.

“I thought the ref (Chris Foy) had a poor first half, but as poor as he was in the first-half he was as good in the second.

“I think my half-time team-talk did the trick really – I asked him if he wanted some smelling salts, I didn’t think the concentration level was good enough from him in the first-half.”



  • Final Result
  • Full Time
  • 90:00+3:05 The referee ends the match.
  • 90:00+1:54 Geoffrey Mujangi Bia produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the target.
  • 90:00+1:28 Darren Ambrose has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
  • 90:00+0:18 Matthew Lawrence gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle. Stephen Ward restarts play with the free kick.
  • 89:19 Long distance effort from Geoffrey Mujangi Bia misses to the left of the goal.
  • 88:07 Foul by Victor Moses on Kevin Foley, free kick awarded. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
  • 87:19 Karl Henry takes a shot. Comfortable save by Julian Speroni.
  • 85:47 Sam Vokes is caught offside. Free kick taken by Julian Speroni.
  • 84:48 Shaun Derry takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a comfortable save.
  • 83:49 Kevin Foley provided the assist for the goal.
  • 83:49 GOAL – Ronald Zubar:Wolverhampton 2 – 2 Crystal Palace Ronald Zubar finds the net with a goal from outside the area to the top right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 2-2 Crystal
    Palace.
  • 82:38 Outswinging corner taken left-footed by David Jones from the left by-line, Neil Danns makes a clearance.
  • 82:22 Corner from the right by-line taken by David Jones, Alassane N’Diaye makes a clearance.
  • 82:03 Inswinging corner taken by David Jones from the right by-line, clearance by Johannes Ertl.
  • 80:35 Corner taken left-footed by David Jones, Christophe Berra produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which
    goes wide of the right-hand post.
  • 78:42 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Victor Moses by Ronald Zubar. Julian Speroni takes the direct free kick.
  • 77:53 Substitution Alan Lee goes off and Calvin Andrew comes on.
  • 75:13 Inswinging corner taken by David Jones from the right by-line played to the near post, Neil Danns manages to make a clearance.
  • 73:51 Sam Vokes is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Johannes Ertl takes the free kick.
  • 73:01 The offside flag is raised against Kevin Doyle. Julian Speroni takes the indirect free kick.
  • 71:08 Substitution Stephen Ward is brought on as a substitute for George Elokobi.
  • 69:49 Shot by David Jones went wide left of the goal.
  • 65:32 Unfair challenge on Alassane N’Diaye by Sam Vokes results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Julian Speroni.
  • 63:30 Kevin Doyle takes a shot.
  • 62:17 David Jones restarts play with the free kick.
  • 62:17 Substitution Geoffrey Mujangi Bia joins the action as a substitute, replacing Andrew Surman.
  • 62:17 Substitution Kevin Doyle joins the action as a substitute, replacing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
  • 62:17 Free kick awarded for a foul by Shaun Derry on Sam Vokes.
  • 61:55 Alassane N’Diaye takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the left of the net.
  • 59:24 Outswinging corner taken by David Jones from the left by-line played to the near post.
  • 57:15 David Jones takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance by Alan Lee.
  • 56:44 Christophe Berra fouled by Alan Lee, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
  • 55:25 Andrew Surman has an effort at goal. Save made by Julian Speroni.
  • 53:59 Neil Danns has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box missing to the wide right of the target.
  • 52:44 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Darren Ambrose from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Andrew Surman.
  • 48:52 GOAL – Darren Ambrose:Wolverhampton 1 – 2 Crystal Palace Darren Ambrose scores direct from the free kick. Wolverhampton 1-2 Crystal Palace.
  • 48:09 Christophe Berra gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Alan Lee.
  • 47:44 George Elokobi handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Nathaniel Clyne restarts play with the free kick.
  • 47:30 Handball by Victor Moses. Michael Mancienne restarts play with the free kick.
  • 46:14 Shaun Derry concedes a free kick for a foul on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
  • 45:41 David Jones concedes a free kick for a foul on Alassane N’Diaye. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Darren Ambrose
    from right wing, Karl Henry manages to make a clearance.
  • 45:01 The referee gets the second half underway.
  • Half Time
  • 45:00+6:07 The ref blows to signal half-time.
  • 45:00+5:19 Foul by George Elokobi on Neil Danns, free kick awarded. Johannes Ertl restarts play with the free kick.
  • 45:00+4:47 Header from just outside the box by Alassane N’Diaye goes over the crossbar.
  • 45:00+3:26 Inswinging corner taken by David Jones, clearance made by Matthew Lawrence.
  • 45:00+2:44 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Darren Ambrose, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
  • 45:00+1:37 Corner from the right by-line taken by David Jones, save made by Julian Speroni.
  • 45:00+0:29 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Alan Lee by Christophe Berra. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Danny
    Butterfield, Wayne Hennessey makes a comfortable save.
  • 45:00+0:07 Sam Vokes has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.
  • 43:12 Andrew Surman challenges Victor Moses unfairly and gives away a free kick. Darren Ambrose produces a strike on goal direct
    from the free kick.
  • 41:44 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Jones by Shaun Derry. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
  • 40:34 David Jones has a volleyed shot. Save by Julian Speroni.
  • 38:34 Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Lee on Michael Mancienne. Michael Mancienne takes the direct free kick.
  • 37:38 Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Lee on Christophe Berra. Direct free kick taken by George Elokobi.
  • 36:19 Andrew Surman provided the assist for the goal.
  • 36:19 GOAL – David Jones:Wolverhampton 1 – 1 Crystal Palace David Jones finds the net with a goal from long range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-1 Crystal Palace.
  • 35:45 Unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake by Danny Butterfield results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael Mancienne.
  • 32:46 Right-footed shot by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake went wide left of the net.
  • 31:42 David Jones takes a shot. Julian Speroni makes a comfortable save.
  • 29:44 David Jones takes a shot. Save by Julian Speroni.
  • 27:34 Effort from 35 yards by Ronald Zubar went wide right of the net.
  • 22:10 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by David Jones.
  • 21:47 Substitution (Crystal Palace) makes a substitution, with Matthew Lawrence coming on for Claude Davis.
  • 15:20 Darren Ambrose takes a shot. Save made by Wayne Hennessey.
  • 13:22 Foul by Kevin Foley on Victor Moses, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Darren Ambrose, Sam Vokes makes a clearance.
  • 10:46 Neil Danns fouled by Karl Henry, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Johannes Ertl.
  • 8:19 Karl Henry concedes a free kick for a foul on Neil Danns. Johannes Ertl takes the direct free kick.
  • 6:15 Alan Lee is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
  • 4:35 Corner taken by Darren Ambrose from the left by-line played to the near post, Sam Vokes makes a clearance.
  • 3:14 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is caught offside. Danny Butterfield takes the free kick.
  • 2:44 The offside flag is raised against Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Julian Speroni takes the indirect free kick.
  • 2:04 Assist by Darren Ambrose.
  • 2:04 GOAL – Alan Lee:Wolverhampton 0 – 1 Crystal Palace Alan Lee scores a headed goal from close range. Wolverhampton 0-1 Crystal Palace.
  • 1:43 Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Darren Ambrose played to the near post,
  • 0:41 Shot by Sam Vokes. Save made by Julian Speroni.
  • 0:00 The match gets underway.

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Wolves bring in Mujangi on loan

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Wolves have signed Belgium international midfielder Geoffrey Mujangi Bia on loan from Charleroi for the rest of the season.

The 20-year-old has passed a medical and could be available to play in the FA Cup against Crystal Palace if his international clearance comes through.

“He is a player we have been tracking for a while and will add creativity and firepower,” said boss Mick McCarthy.

“He can play on the right or the left, as well as centrally.”

Mujangi, who won his first senior cap for Belgium against Chile in May last year, has scored seven times in the Belgian First Division in 48 appearances for Charleroi.


“I first heard about the interest a couple of weeks ago and am very happy to have signed,” said the player.

“I’ve played in England once before with Belgium Under-21s and it’s been my dream to play in the Premier League.”

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said he was a player with “enormous potential” and he hoped Wolves would be able to bring in “at least one or maybe two players” before the transfer window shuts.

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Wolves 0-2 Wigan

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James McCarthy and Charles N’Zogbia struck in the second half as Wigan picked up a precious win over fellow strugglers Wolves.

McCarthy tucked home the opener from 10 yards before N’Zogbia calmly slotted past Marcus Hahnemann.

Hahnemann had earlier saved a Hugo Rodallega penalty after Richard Stearman was sent off for a tug on McCarthy in the box.

Hendry Thomas then saw red for Wigan but the Latics comfortably held on.

It was a deserved win for the visitors and a welcome clean sheet after they had conceded an average of over three goals a game on their travels this season.

But it was a dismal afternoon for Wolves manager Mick McCarthy, whose side were outclassed for large periods by Wigan’s slick passing game.


The match pitched the Premier League’s most feeble attack against its leakiest defence, with Wolves having notched only 17 goals all season and Wigan conceding 44.

New signing Gary Caldwell was brought in to shore up the Latics’ back four but it was Wolves who had the first good opportunity.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has typified Wolves’ lacklustre form in front of goal this season – and the out-of-sorts striker had a gilt-edged chance to open the scoring.

Nenad Milijas adeptly squeezed the ball through a crowd of defenders into Ebanks-Blake’s path but the striker could only stab it wide from 10 yards out with just Chris Kirkland to beat.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez

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Martinez relieved to get three points

Ebanks-Blake then missed another chance to score his first goal from open play all season – heading Stephen Ward’s excellent cross narrowly wide at the far post.

The scare appeared to spur Wigan on, especially their top marksman Rodallega, who proceeded to undertake a one-man mission to break the deadlock.

The Colombian first stung Hahnemann’s fingertips with a fierce drive that the keeper managed to steer around the post. Minutes later, he came even closer, letting rip from 25 yards and rattling the inside of Hahnemann’s post.

Rodallega’s best chance fell on the stroke of half-time when Stearman clumsily tugged back McCarthy and referee Howard Webb pointed to the penalty spot.

The Wolves right-back, who had been booked for a late challenge on Paul Scharner early on, was given a second yellow card and sent to the stands.

Rodallega hit his spot-kick hard and low but Hahnemann dived down to his right to expertly parry the shot – before Scharner scuffed the rebound wide.

Rodallega and Hahnemann resumed their personal duel after the break when the Colombian’s shot was well held by the American – but minutes later the impressive goalkeeper was finally beaten.

N’Zogbia broke down the right and cut the ball back to Rodallega, whose shot was parried by Hahnemann straight into the path of McCarthy – and he calmly stroked the ball into the corner from 10 yards.

It was the 19-year-old Irishman’s first Premier League start.

Ten-man Wolves were given a way back into the match when Webb brandished a second red card of the afternoon – Thomas receiving a second booking for a late challenge on Ward.

But any optimism for the home fans was quickly extinguished when N’Zogbia struck the visitors’ second.

Wolves’ defence failed to deal with a throw-in on the right-hand side and Rodallega touched the ball on to N’Zogbia, who cut inside and finished with ease.

Wolves attempted to muster a response and Chris Iwelumo forced a smart save from Kirkland – but Wigan never looked in danger of relinquishing their first win in six league matches.

There was still time for Hahnemann to deny Rodallega a final time when he foiled the forward in a one-on-one.

But while the Wolves goalkeeper came out on top in that personal tussle, his team came off second best in the afternoon’s bigger battle.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy:
“The referee put a block in on David Jones which impeded him for the first goal.

“When Marcus (Hahnemann) made the save, I would have liked one of my players to have the chance to get the rebound rather than be blocked by the ref.

“But I’ve got no problems with the sending off – it was not the most sane thing I’ve seen from Richard Stearman.”

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez:
“We looked very dangerous on the break and created good chances in the first half.

“It looked like it might be one of those days the way their keeper played – we’ve had a few occasions like that.

“But instead of feeling sorry for ourselves we showed maturity – it was a complete performance.”


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  • 89:34 Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
  • 89:34 Booking Booking for Jordi Gomez.
  • 89:22 Free kick awarded for a foul by Jordi Gomez on Kevin Doyle.
  • 87:24 Direct free kick taken by Mario Melchiot.
  • 87:24 Booking Kevin Doyle receives a caution.
  • 87:18 Kevin Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Charles N’Zogbia.
  • 86:28 Booking Stephen Ward booked.
  • 86:17 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Charles N’Zogbia by Stephen Ward. Mario Melchiot restarts play with the free
    kick.
  • 84:48 Andrew Surman takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post.
  • 82:12 Kevin Foley crosses the ball, Jody Craddock takes a shot. Chris Kirkland makes a save.
  • 81:26 Stephen Ward takes the free kick.
  • 81:26 Substitution Andrew Surman is brought on as a substitute for Nenad Milijas.
  • 81:26 Unfair challenge on Stephen Ward by Charles N’Zogbia results in a free kick.
  • 81:06 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 76:24 Jordi Gomez takes a shot. Michael Mancienne gets a block in.
  • 74:49 Chris Iwelumo takes a shot. Save by Chris Kirkland. Nenad Milijas takes a inswinging corner.
  • 73:32 Booking Charles N’Zogbia receives a caution.
  • 72:29 Assist by Hugo Rodallega.
  • 72:29 GOAL – Charles N’Zogbia:Wolverhampton 0 – 2 Wigan Charles N’Zogbia grabs a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 0-2 Wigan.
  • 69:26 Gary Caldwell restarts play with the free kick. Hugo Rodallega is ruled offside. Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
  • 69:26 Booking Caution for Karl Henry.
  • 69:12 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jordi Gomez by Karl Henry.
  • 66:52 Marcus Hahnemann restarts play with the free kick.
  • 66:52 Substitution Chris Iwelumo replaces Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
  • 66:52 Sent off Hendry Thomas is sent off by the referee.
  • 66:41 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Ward by Hendry Thomas.
  • 65:02 Effort on goal by Charles N’Zogbia from just inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
  • 63:54 Unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle by Mohamed Diame results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Kevin Foley.
  • 62:34 Shot from just outside the box by Hugo Rodallega goes over the bar.
  • 59:21 The assist for the goal came from Hugo Rodallega.
  • 59:21 GOAL – James McCarthy:Wolverhampton 0 – 1 Wigan James McCarthy finds the back of the net with a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Wolverhampton
    0-1 Wigan.
  • 59:19 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 58:42 Long range effort by Nenad Milijas goes over the bar.
  • 55:47 Kevin Doyle is caught offside. Free kick taken by Gary Caldwell.
  • 54:20 Hugo Rodallega concedes a free kick for a foul on Karl Henry. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 53:51 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Titus Bramble by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Direct free kick taken by Gary Caldwell.
  • 53:20 The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 52:53 Mohamed Diame takes a shot. Blocked by Stephen Ward. Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 52:08 Unfair challenge on Mario Melchiot by Nenad Milijas results in a free kick. Gary Caldwell restarts play with the free kick.
  • 51:28 Karl Henry gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jordi Gomez. Titus Bramble takes the free kick.
  • 50:45 Effort from the edge of the area by Hugo Rodallega goes wide of the right-hand post.
  • 50:18 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Blocked by Gary Caldwell.
  • 46:17 Free kick taken by Chris Kirkland.
  • 46:17 Substitution (Wigan) makes a substitution, with Jordi Gomez coming on for Paul Scharner.
  • 46:17 Unfair challenge on Mohamed Diame by Nenad Milijas results in a free kick.
  • 45:01 The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.
  • 45:01 Substitution David Jones replaces Matthew Jarvis.
  • Half Time
  • 45:00+2:55 It is the end of the first-half.
  • 45:00+1:07 Paul Scharner has an effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.
  • 45:00+1:07 Power penalty taken by Hugo Rodallega saved by Marcus Hahnemann. Wolverhampton 0-0 Wigan.
  • 45:00+1:07 Sent off Red card for Richard Stearman.
  • 45:00+0:33 Richard Stearman challenges James McCarthy unfairly and gives away a Penalty.
  • 43:39 Corner taken left-footed by Nenad Milijas from the right by-line to the near post, Hendry Thomas manages to make a clearance.
  • 42:01 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake challenges Titus Bramble unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Kirkland.
  • 39:38 Kevin Foley concedes a free kick for a foul on James McCarthy. Free kick taken by Chris Kirkland.
  • 36:58 Kevin Foley delivers the ball, Jody Craddock produces a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.
  • 36:30 Foul by James McCarthy on Richard Stearman, free kick awarded. Nenad Milijas restarts play with the free kick.
  • 33:56 Foul by Karl Henry on Mohamed Diame, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Hendry Thomas, Matthew Jarvis makes a clearance.
  • 33:28 Long distance effort by Hugo Rodallega bounces off the post.
  • 32:14 Unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle by Mohamed Diame results in a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Nenad Milijas, save
    by Chris Kirkland.
  • 31:16 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marcus Hahnemann. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Charles N’Zogbia,
    clearance made by Kevin Foley.
  • 29:33 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
  • 28:31 The referee gives a free kick against Kevin Foley for handball. Maynor Figueroa takes the direct free kick.
  • 27:55 The ball is sent over by Stephen Ward, Header from close range by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake misses to the right of the goal.
  • 25:52 Stephen Ward fouled by Charles N’Zogbia, the ref awards a free kick. Stephen Ward takes the direct free kick.
  • 24:59 James McCarthy produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the goal.
  • 24:18 Karl Henry challenges Paul Scharner unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gary Caldwell takes the direct free kick.
  • 21:30 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jody Craddock by Paul Scharner. Marcus Hahnemann takes the direct free kick.
  • 19:50 Unfair challenge on Matthew Jarvis by Mario Melchiot results in a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Matthew Jarvis
    from left wing.
  • 18:41 Foul by James McCarthy on Karl Henry, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 18:11 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake produces a right-footed shot from close in which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
  • 17:36 Foul by Paul Scharner on Michael Mancienne, free kick awarded. Michael Mancienne restarts play with the free kick.
  • 16:21 Foul by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake on Charles N’Zogbia, free kick awarded. Hendry Thomas fires a strike on goal direct from the free
    kick, Marcus Hahnemann makes a save.
  • 15:48 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Charles N’Zogbia from the right by-line.
  • 14:30 Charles N’Zogbia takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann. Outswinging corner taken by James McCarthy from the left by-line
    played to the near post.
  • 14:02 James McCarthy takes a shot. Blocked by Richard Stearman.
  • 13:13 Direct free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 13:13 Booking Hendry Thomas is shown a yellow card.
  • 12:58 Stephen Ward fouled by Hendry Thomas, the ref awards a free kick.
  • 12:39 Maynor Figueroa takes the free kick.
  • 12:39 Booking The referee books Richard Stearman for unsporting behaviour.
  • 12:15 Foul by Richard Stearman on Paul Scharner, free kick awarded.
  • 11:42 The assistant referee flags for offside against Hugo Rodallega. Indirect free kick taken by Jody Craddock.
  • 10:42 Charles N’Zogbia takes a shot. Blocked by Jody Craddock.
  • 9:09 The assistant referee signals for offside against Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Kirkland.
  • 8:15 Kevin Foley fouled by Mohamed Diame, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Nenad Milijas, save by Chris
    Kirkland.
  • 6:05 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nenad Milijas by Paul Scharner. Nenad Milijas has a direct shot on goal from
    the free kick, blocked by Hugo Rodallega. Matthew Jarvis decides to take a short corner.
  • 5:44 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Blocked by Richard Stearman.
  • 3:11 Unfair challenge on Kevin Foley by Mohamed Diame results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Kevin Foley.
  • 2:46 Kevin Doyle delivers the ball.
  • 1:04 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake sends in a cross.
  • 0:00 The game kicks-off.

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McCarthy will have cash – Morgan

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Wolves chairman and owner Steve Morgan says manager Mick McCarthy will get the money he needs as he looks to strengthen his squad in January.

Wolves have been linked with Hull winger Stephen Hunt and Morgan told BBC WM: “Mick has whatever funds he wants.

“But it’s not as easy as picking players off a shelf.

“The January window is more awkward than the summer and we’ve got a couple of bids out but other clubs are keen to hang onto their best players.”

Wolves, who are 15th in the Premier League and a point above the relegation zone, are yet to make any signings in January but have reportedly made a 3m bid for Hunt.


“We’ve targeted a couple of players we’d like to bring in and we’re talking,” Morgan said.

And he is adamant that the Black Country club will not overstretch itself despite the pressure to stay in the top flight.

“We have a wage budget and we set out to run this football club in a business-like manner but with ambition and it’s important to stick to that,” he said.

“We want sustainability not short-term gain for long-term pain.”

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With Wolves facing Wigan on Saturday Morgan knows the picture at the bottom of the table could change very quickly over the next few weeks.

“The league’s a tight one this year and any team that has a few wins or a few defeats will be right at the top or bottom of that group.

“We’re doing okay. It’s a learning curve for everyone and we’ve got an important few games coming up.”

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Wolves’ McCarthy waiting on bids

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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has hinted that a new striker is his main target during the January transfer window.

“We would suffer here if we lost Kevin Doyle or Sylvan Ebanks-Blake,” he said.

“We’ve got bids in for players but we can’t do any business without someone else’s permission. You are reliant on people accepting them.”

Wolves are rumoured to be interested in Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford while McCarthy may return with a second offer for Hull winger Stephen Hunt.

But the former Republic of Ireland and Sunderland boss was unwilling to add Wolves to a growing list of suitors for Beckford.


“Us and how many others have been linked with Beckford? Do you think his agent might be working overtime?” said McCarthy.

Bolton and Newcastle have also been reported to be considering bids for the 26-year-old.

Hull may be convinced to part with Hunt, despite his five league goals this season, as chairman Adam Pearson looks to reduce the club’s wage bill.

Wolves’ hunt for attacking options has been hastened by injuries to forwards Andy Keogh and Stefan Maierhofer.

Keogh is ruled out until March with ankle ligament damage while Maierhofer is due to undergo an operation on a hernia this week.

Scotland international Chris Iwelumo has featured in each of the side’s last six games, but Sam Vokes, who has just returned from a loan spell at Leeds, is the most experienced of the remaining strikers.

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Liverpool rule out Benayoun exit

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Liverpool have dismissed claims that midfielder Yossi Benayoun will follow striker Andriy Voronin to Russian side Dinamo Moscow.

Dinamo sporting director Konstantin Sarsania had said a deal had been agreed for the 29-year-old Israeli international to join his club.

But Liverpool say Benayoun, who signed a new deal last summer to keep him at Anfield until 2013, is not leaving.

“The player is not for sale, it’s as simple as that,” said a club spokesman.

Benayoun, who joined from West Ham in summer 2007, is currently out of action because of a rib injury.

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Wolverhampton 0-0 Liverpool

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Liverpool’s inconsistency returned with a vengeance as they were held to a draw by a valiant Wolves at Molineux.

The Reds, who beat Tottenham in their last game, lacked invention with Albert Riera missing a rare early opening.

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle had a poked goalbound shot deflected wide by defender Emiliano Insua as the home side created more clear-cut chances.

The Reds applied some late pressure but a resolute Wolves deservedly held on for a point.

With last Wednesday’s 2-0 win over fourth-placed Spurs under their belts, Liverpool were aiming to show signs their stuttering season had turned a corner.

But previous such victories so far this campaign have only seen them go round in circles of poor form, lack of confidence and the problem of failing to perform without key players.


And, even though inspirational captain Steven Gerrard was back for the Reds, they again flattered to deceive with Wolves keeper Marcus Hahnemann hardly called into any serious action.

Riera flashed a header across the Wolves goal as he could not to get enough purchase on his effort in order to send it goalwards, and the urgency with which Liverpool started the game quickly evaporated.

Instead, the home side quickly got into their stride after a sluggish start and, as they comfortably held the Reds at arm’s length, they almost took the lead.

A counter-attack saw left winger Matt Jarvis outpace Jamie Carragher and get in a low cross to the near post and, even though Doyle got to it first, his effort was deflected wide off Insua.

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The threatening Jarvis was his side’s best attacking outlet and he drifted a cross to the far post, where Kevin Foley sent a header straight at keeper Pepe Reina from a tight angle.

Wolves have only scored 17 goals in 21 league games this season – the lowest in the Premier League for the present campaign – while Liverpool have struggled for away goals with 17 in as many games away from home in all competitions.

Liverpool’s problems at Molineux were as a result of a lack of invention as Gerrard and left-winger Riera lacked match sharpness, along with right winger Maxi Rodriguez, who was making his full Reds debut.

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Riera did again go close when his mistimed volley almost looped under the crossbar before the alert Hahnemann saved.

The impressive workrate and 4-5-1 formation of Wolves also had plenty to do with them keeping Liverpool at bay, with the tough midfield tackling of Karl Henry and harrying of lone frontman Doyle a feature of the home side’s play.

As the game progressed, Wolves grew in confidence and Doyle sent a well-struck shot over.

Liverpool’s attacking midfielder Alberto Aquilani had to watch from the touchline as the visitors continued to be repelled by Wolves and had to settle for a draw.

Liverpool are now fifth and three points behind Tottenham but sixth-placed Manchester City are level with the Reds with two games in hand, while Wolves are fourth from bottom courtesy of a better goal difference than Burnley.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez:
“If you analyse the game, it was a fair result. In the first half, we were in control, although we didn’t create chances. The final pass in the final third was the difference.

“In the second half, they pushed harder. We still had some good counter-attacks but again the final pass was the difference. It was a fair result.”

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy on striker striker Kevin Doyle:
“If you see a better performance from a centre-forward than Doyle showed, I would like to see it. If he had just managed a goal, it would have been one of the best all-round performances.

“He is physically strong enough to play that role. We changed the system and I don’t think our keeper had a save to make. I don’t think we were troubled.

“It was a really solid performance and it’s great to get off 19 points because we’ve been there for too long.”


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Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Premier League


  • Final Result
  • Full Time
  • 90:00+3:18 The referee blows for the end of the match.
  • 90:00+0:01 Shot from 35 yards by Jamie Carragher missed to the left of goal.
  • 89:17 Steven Gerrard takes the outswinging corner, clearance made by Adlene Guedioura.
  • 87:33 Direct free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 87:33 Substitution Adlene Guedioura is brought on as a substitute for Matthew Jarvis.
  • 87:33 Free kick awarded for a foul by David Ngog on Christophe Berra.
  • 82:13 Foul by Sotirios Kyrgiakos on Kevin Doyle, free kick awarded. David Jones restarts play with the free kick. David Jones takes
    a shot. Javier Mascherano gets a block in.
  • 80:32 Foul by Ronald Zubar on Rodriguez Maxi, free kick awarded. Steven Gerrard crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed
    from left channel, save by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 79:07 Karl Henry sends in a cross.
  • 78:40 Corner taken by Steven Gerrard played to the near post, Karl Henry manages to make a clearance.
  • 77:25 Corner taken right-footed by Steven Gerrard to the near post, clearance made by Kevin Doyle.
  • 71:59 Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 71:59 Substitution Nenad Milijas goes off and David Jones comes on.
  • 71:59 Booking The referee shows Martin Skrtel a yellow card.
  • 71:48 Christophe Berra fouled by Martin Skrtel, the ref awards a free kick.
  • 70:55 Jody Craddock challenges David Ngog unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Steven Gerrard
    from left channel, Stephen Ward makes a clearance.
  • 69:41 Shot by Kevin Doyle from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.
  • 68:13 David Ngog delivers the ball, save by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 65:56 Substitution Albert Riera leaves the field to be replaced by David Ngog.
  • 62:23 Dirk Kuyt has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
  • 60:37 The ball is swung over by Matthew Jarvis, clearance made by Emiliano Insua.
  • 57:59 Unfair challenge on Javier Mascherano by Stephen Ward results in a free kick. Martin Skrtel restarts play with the free kick.
  • 57:34 The ball is delivered by Ronald Zubar, Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Save by Jose Reina.
  • 56:19 Shot from just outside the box by Kevin Doyle goes over the crossbar.
  • 55:43 Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven Gerrard on Matthew Jarvis. Free kick crossed by Nenad Milijas.
  • 54:30 Javier Mascherano gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Mancienne. Michael Mancienne takes the free kick.
  • 52:07 Karl Henry takes a shot. Blocked by Emiliano Insua.
  • 51:16 Rodriguez Maxi has shot on goal from a long way out that goes wide left.
  • 49:22 Foul by Steven Gerrard on Stephen Ward, free kick awarded. Marcus Hahnemann takes the free kick.
  • 47:40 Free kick awarded for a foul by Karl Henry on Javier Mascherano. Martin Skrtel takes the direct free kick.
  • 47:24 Albert Riera takes a shot. Save made by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 46:57 Free kick awarded for a foul by Karl Henry on Leiva Lucas. Direct free kick taken by Steven Gerrard.
  • 45:01 The referee gets the second half started.
  • Half Time
  • 45:00+2:17 The players leave the pitch at half time.
  • 45:00+1:35 Steven Gerrard takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Kevin Doyle.
  • 45:00+1:01 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Albert Riera from the right by-line, clearance by Jody Craddock.
  • 42:11 The ball is delivered by Matthew Jarvis, Ronald Zubar takes a shot. Save by Jose Reina.
  • 36:56 Albert Riera takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Mancienne.
  • 36:17 Free kick awarded for a foul by Nenad Milijas on Javier Mascherano. Direct free kick taken by Jose Reina.
  • 33:15 Kevin Foley is ruled offside. Jose Reina takes the free kick.
  • 32:09 The ball is swung over by Matthew Jarvis, Close range shot by Kevin Doyle misses to the left of the goal.
  • 31:23 Unfair challenge on Javier Mascherano by Nenad Milijas results in a free kick. Javier Mascherano takes the direct free kick.
  • 30:00 Jody Craddock fouled by Rodriguez Maxi, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 29:26 Corner from the left by-line taken by Steven Gerrard, save by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 28:00 Ronald Zubar fouled by Steven Gerrard, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 26:42 Martin Skrtel fouled by Kevin Doyle, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jose Reina.
  • 21:31 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle by Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Direct free kick taken by Kevin Foley.
  • 19:58 Albert Riera challenges Ronald Zubar unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Marcus Hahnemann.
  • 18:53 Unfair challenge on Emiliano Insua by Kevin Foley results in a free kick. Jose Reina takes the free kick.
  • 11:48 Steven Gerrard concedes a free kick for a foul on Jody Craddock. Christophe Berra takes the direct free kick.
  • 9:52 Foul by Kevin Doyle on Leiva Lucas, free kick awarded. Javier Mascherano restarts play with the free kick.
  • 4:24 Dirk Kuyt takes a shot. Blocked by Christophe Berra.
  • 0:57 Outswinging corner taken by Steven Gerrard from the right by-line played to the near post.
  • 0:00 The match has kicked off.

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Benitez link to Juventus denied

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Rafael Benitez’s agent insists the Liverpool boss is staying at Anfield, despite speculation linking him with a move to Serie A side Juventus.

Current manager Ciro Ferrara is under pressure because of Juve’s poor form.

However, Benitez’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon said: “I have had no contact with Juventus or with any other Italian club regarding an interest on Rafa.”

Benitez signed a new deal in March 2009 that could keep him at the Merseyside club until 2014.

His agent added: “There have been rumours linking Rafa to Juve, just as there have been reports linking Guus Hiddink to Juve.

“They are all media speculation and there is no truth in it. Rafa has a four-year contract with Liverpool.


“He feels he has the strength to continue with the team and he is fully focused on guiding Liverpool up the standings.”

Liverpool and Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League before the winter break and lie sixth in their respective leagues.

Benitez’s side are 13 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester United, while last weekend’s 2-1 defeat by Roma was Juve’s fifth loss in six Serie A games and left them 16 points adrift of leaders Inter Milan.

Russia coach Hiddink was linked to Juve, who have been hit by injuries this season, before the loss to Roma and it led to Ferrara hitting out at the reports.

Meanwhile, Benitez, 49, came under fire after Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Reading earlier this month.

That defeat led former Reds captain Ronnie Whelan to say the Spaniard should be replaced.

But despite his side’s poor form, Benitez received the backing of Liverpool’s board.

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