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BARCLAYS PREMIERSHIP 2010 - 11

Wednesday 29 December Liverpool 0 Wolves 1 (Ward 56) ko 8pm Live on Sky (date change)

It's the same team apart from Jarvo but it's a world of difference!  First goal and win at Anfield for 26 years!  One of eth stars of that match in 1984 was Ian “Iggy” Cartright.   NOT BOTTOM FOR JAN 1...bring on the Hammers!
Wardy's first ever goal for Wolves - what a classy take.  Sylvan is on fire.  Jarvo makes the difference.  Walton's unawarded penalty count is about 2-4 as Berra & Kyrgiakos try to relieve each other of their shirts at each goal kick.

as Wolves saw it

Wolves bounced back in style to record a priceless win over Liverpool thanks to a second-half strike from Stephen Ward. Few at a packed Anfield could say that the result wasn't a justified one and the Liverpool fans that stayed behind at the end acknowledged the performance by applauding Wolves off the pitch.  Despite the disappointing performance against Wigan three days earlier, Mick McCarthy made just one change to his starting eleven with Matt Jarvis coming in for Dave Edwards who was named as a substitute.  The Reds kicked-off defending the Kop end as mist swirled around the ground. After a quiet opening five minutes, Nenad Milijaš got in the first attempt at goal but he was well off target from 20-yards.  It was a lot closer at the other end as Raul Meireles collected a deep free-kick from Lucas and found himself with just Wayne Hennessey to beat. But the keeper blocked superbly and Richard Stearman ran across to head clear.  From the second of two Jarvis corners, Dirk Kuyt headed out to the edge of the box where Stephen Hunt was waiting to sidefoot a volley inches over the bar.   Twice in a three minute spell Glen Johnson came to Liverpool's rescue. He headed behind as Hunt ran in at the far post after Ward had helped on a Kevin Foley centre, and then he hooked clear as he and Ward closed in on a dangerous low cross from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.  George Elokobi was shown the yellow card after he had pulled back Lucas, and, after a spell of Liverpool pressure, Paul Konchesky was well wide with a shot from distance. Then David Ngog fired straight into the midriff of Hennessey in front of a subdued Anfield crowd.  Chances in the opening half were few and far between but Wolves had more than held their own against their illustrious hosts.

Half-Time: Liverpool 0 Wolves 0

Seconds after the restart Wolves won a corner but Pepe Reina easily claimed Jarvis's kick. The ball was cleared upfield to Kuyt and the Dutchman's cross was headed towards goal by Ngog but Hennessey easily gathered under the bar.  Ngog had an easier chance in the 50th minute after Johnson found him with a short cross just six-yards out but the striker was well wide as he took a stab at the ball.  Reina had to throw himself to his left to take a shot on the turn from Ronald Zubar after a low centre fromEbanks-Blake who then headed over following a cross from Elokobi.  It was Ebanks-Blake who was instrumental in Wolves moving into a fully deserved 56th minute lead. His precision through ball found Ward who neatly clipped a low shot past Reina just inside the far post.  But for a great block by Johnson, it would have been two in the 64th minute. The home defence failed to clear and the ball bounced invitingly for Hunt who looked odds on to score until the England defender threw himself in front of it to deflect it away.  Ward needed treatment after a Martin Skrtel challenge that went unpunished and, having already switched Ngog for Ryan Babel, Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson made two further changes sending Joe Cole and Fabio Aurelio on for Meireles and Konchesky respectively. Johnson went into the book for a foul on Jarvis before Steven Fletcher replaced the industrious Ward for the closing minutes. A Lucas foul on Ebanks-Blake led to a free-kick to the left of the home area. Jarvis played a short ball to Ebanks-Blake but his cross was too high for Fletcher who ran in at the far post.  Skrtel did beat Hennessy following a free-kick from Steven Gerrard but the home cheers were soon stifled by the lineman's flag for offside.  There were four added minutes at the end but the Wanderers defence was in no mood to let things slip at that stage and they held on comfortably.
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Konchesky (Aurelio 74), Meireles (Cole 73), Gerrard (capt), Torres, Krygiakos, Kuyt, Lucas, Ngog (Babel 62), Skrtel.Unused subs: Jones, Agger, Rodriguez, Poulsen.  Booking: Johnson (76 - foul).

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Elokobi, Jarvis (Edwards 89), Berra, Stearman, Foley (capt), Milijaš, Ebanks-Blake, Ward (Fletcher 78), Hunt. Unused subs: Hahnemann, Jones, Bent, Mujangi-Bia, Batth.   Booking: Elokobi (31 - foul).

Referee: P. Walton.  Attendance: 41,614.


as it happened from the PA
90:00+4:46 The match has reached full-time.
90:00+4:09 Steven Fletcher fouled by Martin Skrtel, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David Edwards.
90:00+2:38 Sotirios Kyrgiakos has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the goal.
90:00+1:28 The referee blows for offside against Steven Fletcher. Jose Reina takes the free kick.
90:00+0:41 The offside flag is raised against Ryan Babel. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
88:28 Substitution David Edwards comes on in place of Matthew Jarvis.
87:07 Ronald Zubar gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Dirk Kuyt. Free kick crossed right-footed by Steven Gerrard. Martin Skrtel is caught offside. Wayne Hennessey takes the indirect free kick.
85:55 Steven Fletcher gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Fabio Aurelio. Jose Reina takes the free kick.
85:21 Free kick awarded for a foul by Dirk Kuyt on Ronald Zubar. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
84:05 The referee blows for offside against Dirk Kuyt. Wayne Hennessey takes the indirect free kick.
82:55 Centre by Steven Gerrard.
82:21 Steven Gerrard crosses the ball, clearance by Richard Stearman.
81:41 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake sends in a cross.
81:05 Unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake by Leiva Lucas results in a free kick. Matthew Jarvis restarts play with the free kick.
78:01 Sotirios Kyrgiakos challenges Sylvan Ebanks-Blake unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ronald Zubar takes the free kick.
77:13 Substitution (Wolverhampton) makes a substitution, with Steven Fletcher coming on for Stephen Ward.
76:24 The assistant referee flags for offside against Ryan Babel. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
76:10 Christophe Berra is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Jose Reina takes the indirect free kick.
75:40 Foul by Glen Johnson on Matthew Jarvis, free kick awarded. Nenad Milijas crosses the ball in from the free kick, Jose Reina makes a save.
75:40 Booking The referee books Glen Johnson for unsporting behaviour.
74:40 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Matthew Jarvis, free kick awarded for a foul by Christophe Berra on Jose Reina. Direct free kick taken by Jose Reina.
74:00 Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line, save by Jose Reina.
72:59 Substitution Fabio Aurelio on for Paul Konchesky.
72:14 Substitution Joe Cole replaces Raul Meireles.
68:12 Ryan Babel has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses left.
64:54 Raul Meireles sends in a cross, Richard Stearman manages to make a clearance.
62:57 Matthew Jarvis takes a shot. Blocked by Glen Johnson. Stephen Hunt takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Leiva Lucas.
61:49 Steven Gerrard challenges Nenad Milijas unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
61:49 Substitution (Liverpool) makes a substitution, with Ryan Babel coming on for David Ngog.
61:28 Raul Meireles sends in a cross, Richard Stearman makes a clearance.
57:38 Stephen Hunt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Ngog. Direct free kick taken by Raul Meireles.
56:58 The offside flag is raised against Stephen Ward. Jose Reina takes the indirect free kick.
55:26 The assist for the goal came from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
55:26 GOAL - Stephen Ward:Liverpool 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Stephen Ward finds the net with a goal from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Liverpool 0-1

Wolverhampton.
54:36 George Elokobi delivers the ball, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has an effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the target.
51:56 Ronald Zubar takes a shot. Save by Jose Reina.
51:16 The ball is swung over by Stephen Hunt.
51:03 The ball is delivered by Stephen Hunt, Sotirios Kyrgiakos manages to make a clearance.
49:14 Close range shot by David Ngog goes wide of the right-hand upright.
48:06 Fernando Torres is caught offside. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
46:56 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake delivers the ball, clearance made by Raul Meireles.
46:15 Centre by Dirk Kuyt, David Ngog takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
45:21 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Matthew Jarvis, save made by Jose Reina.
45:01 The referee gets the second half underway.
Half Time
45:00+1:11 The referee calls an end to the first half.
45:00 Free kick awarded for a foul by David Ngog on Richard Stearman. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
41:57 The ball is crossed by Matthew Jarvis.
40:09 Unfair challenge on Jose Reina by Stephen Ward results in a free kick. Jose Reina restarts play with the free kick.
38:05 Corner taken by Steven Gerrard played to the near post, clearance by George Elokobi.
37:54 David Ngog takes a shot. Richard Stearman gets a block in.
37:26 The ball is sent over by Steven Gerrard, save made by Wayne Hennessey.
35:32 George Elokobi produces a cross.
32:57 David Ngog takes a shot. Comfortable save by Wayne Hennessey.
31:51 Paul Konchesky has an effort at goal from long range that goes wide left.
31:43 Raul Meireles crosses the ball, clearance by Richard Stearman.
30:28 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Leiva Lucas by George Elokobi. Free kick crossed right-footed by Steven Gerrard, clearance by Christophe Berra.
30:28 Booking The referee shows George Elokobi a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
28:57 Richard Stearman concedes a free kick for a foul on David Ngog. Martin Skrtel takes the free kick.
25:57 Stephen Ward challenges Paul Konchesky unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jose Reina restarts play with the free kick.
25:45 The ball is delivered by Stephen Ward, clearance made by Martin Skrtel.
24:16 Stephen Hunt produces a cross, Paul Konchesky gets a block in.
24:11 Matthew Jarvis crosses the ball.
23:26 The ball is crossed by Stephen Ward, save made by Jose Reina.
22:56 The ball is delivered by Steven Gerrard, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
22:29 Effort on goal by Fernando Torres from 20 yards. Christophe Berra gets a block in.
21:05 Free kick awarded for a foul by Martin Skrtel on Stephen Ward. Kevin Foley restarts play with the free kick.
20:12 Stephen Hunt takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post.
20:07 The ball is swung over by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Glen Johnson manages to make a clearance.
18:58 Shot from a long way out by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake goes wide of the left-hand upright.
18:03 George Elokobi concedes a free kick for a foul on David Ngog. Glen Johnson restarts play with the free kick.
16:59 Matthew Jarvis takes the inswinging corner, Steven Gerrard makes a clearance.
16:40 The ball is crossed by Matthew Jarvis, Raul Meireles manages to make a clearance.
16:06 Raul Meireles produces a cross, clearance by Christophe Berra.
15:41 Inswinging corner taken by Steven Gerrard from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Matthew Jarvis.
15:24 Steven Gerrard sends in a cross, Richard Stearman makes a clearance.
13:39 Christophe Berra concedes a free kick for a foul on Raul Meireles. Free kick taken by Steven Gerrard.
11:36 The official flags Matthew Jarvis offside. Jose Reina restarts play with the free kick.
8:31 Stephen Hunt takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
7:29 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Leiva Lucas. Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post,

clearance made by Dirk Kuyt.
Correction - 6:55 David Ngog fouled by Kevin Foley, the ref awards a free kick. Fernando Torres takes the direct free kick. Raul Meireles takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey

makes a save.
6:55 Kevin Foley challenges David Ngog unfairly and gives away a free kick. Fernando Torres takes the direct free kick, Raul Meireles takes a shot. Save by Wayne

Hennessey.
5:13 Nenad Milijas produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the target.
0:00 The game kicks-off.


FULL TIME

Possession

Liverpool 55%
Wolves 45%

Attempts on target

Liverpool 5
Wolves 3

Attempts off target

Liverpool 4
Wolves 4

Corners

Liverpool 2
Wolves 8

Fouls

Liverpool 8
Wolves 11



Half time stats
Possession

Liverpool 57%
Wolves 43%

Attempts on target

Liverpool 4
Wolves 0

Attempts off target

Liverpool 1
Wolves 3

Corners

Liverpool 2
Wolves 4

Fouls

Liverpool 2
Wolves 7



Stats at 25 mins
Possession

Liverpool 57%
Wolves 43%

Attempts on target

Liverpool 2
Wolves 0

Attempts off target

Liverpool 0
Wolves 3

Corners

Liverpool 1
Wolves 4

Fouls

Liverpool 1
Wolves 3


How the Beeb previewed it

Barclays Premier League
Venue: Anfield Date: Wednesday, 29 December Kick-off: 2000 GMT
Coverage: live on Sky Sports 1 and highlights on Match of the Day

TEAM NEWS

Liverpool welcome back skipper Steven Gerrard after more than six weeks out with a hamstring injury.

Daniel Agger is also available after injury, while Fernando Torres returns after being rested in Europe.

Wolves have no fresh injury concerns but continue to be without several first-team regulars.

Kevin Doyle and Jody Craddock both have thigh injuries, while Michael Mancienne and Karl Henry are still sidelined with knee problems.

MATCH PREVIEW

It will be 27 years next month since Wolves last recorded a win over Liverpool, little-known striker Steve Mardenborough scoring the only goal of his Wolves career to shock

Anfield in January 1984. Both Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen played in that match.

There's only one way left for us to go now... and that is up. There are plenty of games left and who's to say we can't go and win at Liverpool?

Mick McCarthy, Wolves manager

As with that game, Wolves will kick-off at the bottom of the table following their disappointing home defeat to fellow relegation candidates Wigan on Boxing Day. It was a

loss that proved hard to stomach for the club's fans and left Mick McCarthy unable to explain his side's defending.

Liverpool were also frustrated on Sunday after their game at Blackpool was called off due to a frozen pitch. It has left the Reds facing the prospect of eight games in 29 days,

which could even become nine should their FA Cup tie at Manchester United go to a replay.

Roy Hodgson's side are beginning to show the dominant home form that Fulham demonstrated under him. The Reds have won four straight league games at Anfield, and

conceded just once in the process, a platform for Hodgson's side to build upon for the second half of the season.

The Liverpool boss stopped short of making any rash promises for the New Year but insists that "everything is possible in football", including putting pressure on the top four

if his team can put a run of results together. Hodgson is particularly buoyed by the return of several of his star players, and is hopeful several of the club's high-earning fringe

players will be moved on in January.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• The two sides have met 90 times in the league. Liverpool have won on 44 occasions, compared with 29 victories for Wolves.

• Liverpool have won 13 of their last 14 home league matches against Wolves. They have kept nine clean sheets in the last 11.

• Wolves have not scored in 270 Premier League minutes against Liverpool.


Liverpool

• The Reds have not conceded in 309 Premier League minutes at Anfield.

• Roy Hodgson is yet to beat Wolves as a Premier League manager. His Fulham side drew 0-0 at Craven Cottage during April and lost 2-1 at Molineux in September 2009.

• Liverpool are five points down on this stage last season, when they went on to finish seventh.

Wolves

• Wolves are yet to win a league game away from Molineux since March - run of 11 matches without victory.

• Mick McCarthy's men have the worst away record in the league this term, having picked up a solitary point on their travels. That point came at nearby Everton in Wolves'

opening away fixture.

• Wolves have conceded 32 league goals this campaign, the equal worst in the division alongside West Ham.

 

Boxing Day Sunday 26 December Wolves 1 (Fletcher 87) Wigan 2  (Rodallega 9, Cleverley 20) Wolves go bottom

Dean-ied another penalty as Mike Dean, as usual, makes these important decisions against us.  Did it matter?  The defence was so bad against the worst attack in the Premier Leagu that it probably didn't.  So, why keep our best player on the bench when their left back was so poor that he could easily have been sent off.   Tempo was upped when Matty Jarvis cane on - too late.  Hardest worker for us - Stephen Ward but litttle service to him and Sylvan had to chase back so far to even get touches on the ball.  So bad that when Wayne took a free kick from half way in our half it was the first "shot on goal" for ages.  Again the two centre backs were left standimg for the opposition goals, while Zubar's late clearance from right back went out for a throw in level on the opposite side of the pitchwith where he kicked it from

The on pitch performance, with a chance to climb out of the relegation zone but leaving Wolves bottom of the league, was an insult to those who had worked so hard to make the stadium accessible and to the fans who'd travelled through temperatures worse than -10 and with no main line train services.  The Wolves site said "Wolves supporters attending Sunday's game with Wigan are being asked for their patience and understanding due to issues relating to the freezing weather conditions.".  They should have asked for the patience and understanding over an unacceptably bad performance.  No doubt the club will be bolstered by the addition of another couple of injury prone players well versed in what relegation feels like as we return to the Championship and our best couple of players depart. Not many will be in demand!

By the time the stadium announcer said that the attendance was 26,901, it was already down to 13,000 with the earliest walkout since the 4:3 comeback over Leicester.  And as the caller from the North Bank to the goal zone said of his letter from Wolves about his relocation from the stand if the rebuilding goes ahead – he might just as well be relocated away from the ground if this is what is served up.

Wolves 1 (Fletcher 87) Wigan 2 (Rodallega 9, Cleverley 20)

There was little Christmas cheer at Molineux as Wolves spurned the chance of moving out of the relegation zone and instead slipped to the bottom of the Premier League

following a disappointing home defeat against Wigan Athletic.  Mick McCarthy named an unchanged starting line up with the fit again Matt Jarvis taking a place on the bench. 

Wigan kicked-off attacking the North Bank end and they could have been ahead after less than two minutes but James McArthur directed his free header tamely into the arms

of Wayne Hennessey.  Wolves were soon threatening and after a Stephen Hunt corner was cleared, Antolin Alcaraz had to hook away a dangerous cross from Sylvan

Ebanks- Blake.  But it was the visitors that made the breakthrough as they took a ninth minute lead. Ben Watson's corner was headed clear by Stephen Ward but Tom

Cleverley returned the ball into the box finding Hugo Rodallega who netted with a shot on the turn as he fell.  Only a fine save from Ali Al Habsi prevented an instant

response from Wanderers. Hunt fired a free-kick across the face of goal and Christophe Berra connected as he ran in only for Al Habsi to smother the ball on the line.  

Ebanks-Blake volleyed over the angle after a George Elokobi long throw had been helped on, and Hennessey had to sprint from his line to save at Rodallega's feet after the

striker had run onto McArthur's through ball.  But Wigan moved into a two goal advantage in the 20th minute. Rodallega picked out Cleverley and he drilled home a low shot

through the legs of the advancing Hennessey.  Wolves should have had a penalty in the 23rd minute when Steve Gohouri clearly fouled Ward as he tried to reach Hunt's

free-kick, but the appeals were ignored.   Moments later a piece of determination from Dave Edwards saw the midfielder delivering a cross that Hunt headed over at the far

post.   Luck was against Wolves ten minutes before the break when they were awarded a free-kick 20 yards out. Nenad Milijaš took the kick and the ball took a deflection as

it went through the wall completely wrongfooting Al Habsi.   The ball was heading for the far corner but as it bounced the keeper lifted his foot and, although he was lying

face down, he managed to push it away.   In the minutes leading up to the break, Watson and then Alcaraz were booked - both for fouls on Ward. Alcaraz also survived a

penalty appeal for hand ball as he attempted to clear.

Half-Time; Wolves 0 Wigan 2

Shortly after the resumption a long throw from Elokobi was the prelude to a scramble in the Wigan area but the ball wouldn't drop kindly for Ebanks-Blake and it was

eventually booted clear.  After 55 minutes Jarvis went on in place of Edwards and he was soon delivering a cross that Ronnie Stam headed behind at the far post before Hunt

could get a touch.  Wigan threatened through Cleverley whose rising drive was claimed by Hennessey before Charles N'Zogbia drifted past three defenders as he worked a

shooting position for himself only to be fouled, virtually on the 18-yard line, by Ronald Zubar who was booked. Watson was too high with the resultant free-kick.

Stephen Fletcher replaced Elokobi for the final 20 minutes shortly before Cleverley was booked for clattering into Jarvis.  Fletcher was off target with an overhead kick but he gave Wolves a glimmer of hope in the 87th minute when he drove the ball home after Ebanks-Blake had helped on Jarvis's centre.  There were three minutes of added time but it was Wigan that almost added to their tally as a close range effort from Mohamed Diame was deflected wide.  The crowd lifted the noise levels for a Hunt corner but the Latics defence held form and quickly cleared the danger.

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Elokobi (Fletcher 70), Edwards (Jarvis 55), Berra, Stearman, Foley (capt), Milijaš, Ebanks-Blake, Ward, Hunt Unused subs: Hahnemann, Jones, Bent, Mujangi-Bia, Doherty.   Booking: Zubar (65 - foul).

Wigan: Al Habsi, Gohouri, Alcaraz, G. Caldwell (capt), Watson, N'Zogbia, Cleverley, McArthur, Rodallega, Diame, Stam.  Unused subs: Boselli, Pollitt, S. Caldwell, Gomez, De Ridder, McManaman, Robinson.  Bookings: Watson (38 - foul), Alcaraz (45 - foul), Cleverley (73 - foul).

Referee: M. Dean.  Attendance: 26,901.

Wolverhampton

13 Hennessey
03 Elokobi (Fletcher 70)
05 Stearman
11 Ward
16 Berra
23 Zubar yellow card
32 Foley
04 Edwards (Jarvis 54)
12 Hunt
20 Milijas
09 Ebanks-Blake

Substitutes

01 Hahnemann,
46 Doherty,
14 Jones,
17 Jarvis,
25 Mujangi Bia,
10 Fletcher,
19 Bent

Wigan

26 Al Habsi
02 Gohouri
03 Alcaraz yellow card
05 G Caldwell
23 Stam
08 Watson yellow card
10 N'Zogbia
15 Cleverley yellow card
16 McArthur
21 Diame
20 Rodallega

Substitutes

12 Pollitt,
13 S Caldwell,
32 Robinson,
14 Gomez,
28 De Ridder,
09 Boselli,
38 McManaman

Ref: Dean Att: 26,901

WOLVES  WIGAN
Possession

Wolves 54%
Wigan 46%

Attempts on target

Wolves 4
Wigan 8

Attempts off target

Wolves 4
Wigan 5

Corners

Wolves 7
Wigan 3

Fouls

Wolves 7
Wigan 14

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Final Result
Full Time
90:00+3:45 The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
90:00+1:30 Effort on goal by Hugo Rodallega from inside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the bar.
90:00+0:28 Matthew Jarvis takes the inswinging corner, Mohamed Diame manages to make a clearance.
88:54 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Kevin Foley gets a block in. Corner taken short by Tom Cleverley.
87:31 Hugo Rodallega is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
86:20 GOAL - Steven Fletcher:Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Wigan Steven Fletcher finds the net with a goal from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton

1-2 Wigan.
85:31 Stephen Hunt takes a inswinging corner to the near post.
80:17 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
79:33 Effort on goal by Steven Fletcher from inside the box misses to the right of the target.
75:23 Hugo Rodallega is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
72:47 Unfair challenge on Matthew Jarvis by Tom Cleverley results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from left wing.
72:47 Booking Tom Cleverley is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
72:03 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Matthew Jarvis, save made by Ali Al Habsi.
71:19 Effort from inside the area by Mohamed Diame misses to the left of the goal.
69:43 Substitution George Elokobi goes off and Steven Fletcher comes on.
67:52 The ball is sent over by Hugo Rodallega.
66:05 Ronald Zubar challenges Mohamed Diame unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ben Watson crosses the ball in from the free kick.
64:09 Ronald Zubar challenges Charles N'Zogbia unfairly and gives away a free kick. Shot comes in from Ben Watson from the free kick.
64:09 Booking Ronald Zubar is booked.
61:49 Tom Cleverley takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
61:04 Gary Caldwell fouled by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, the ref awards a free kick. Gary Caldwell takes the direct free kick.
60:24 Ronnie Stam challenges Matthew Jarvis unfairly and gives away a free kick. Matthew Jarvis takes the free kick.
59:11 Matthew Jarvis takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Mohamed Diame manages to make a clearance.
58:59 Matthew Jarvis delivers the ball, Stephen Hunt takes a shot. Blocked by Ronnie Stam.
53:54 Substitution Matthew Jarvis comes on in place of David Edwards.
51:15 The assistant referee flags for offside against Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Ali Al Habsi takes the free kick.
50:52 Hugo Rodallega produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the target.
48:36 Charles N'Zogbia has an effort at goal from 25 yards. Richard Stearman gets a block in.
45:01 The referee gets the second half started.
Half Time
45:00+2:07 The first half comes to an end.
45:00+0:58 Free kick awarded for a foul by Richard Stearman on Hugo Rodallega. Steve Gohouri takes the direct free kick.
45:00+0:05 Free kick awarded for a foul by Antolin Alcaraz on Stephen Ward. Stephen Hunt crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Antolin Alcaraz.
45:00+0:05 Booking Antolin Alcaraz is shown a yellow card.
41:16 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the left by-line played to the near post.
40:35 James McArthur gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nenad Milijas. Christophe Berra restarts play with the free kick.
38:42 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Stearman by Hugo Rodallega. Wayne Hennessey takes the direct free kick.
37:58 Ben Watson challenges Christophe Berra unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
37:58 Booking Ben Watson booked.
35:54 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake fouled by Tom Cleverley, the ref awards a free kick. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
35:01 Gary Caldwell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Free kick crossed left-footed by Stephen Hunt from left wing, clearance by Ben

Watson.
Correction - 33:42 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake by Tom Cleverley. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Nenad Milijas,

save by Ali Al Habsi.
33:42 Unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake by Tom Cleverley results in a free kick. Shot on goal comes in from Nenad Milijas from the free kick, Ali Al Habsi makes a save.
31:46 Hugo Rodallega has a drilled shot and went wide left of the target.
30:34 Unfair challenge on Tom Cleverley by Kevin Foley results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ben Watson.
27:17 Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Hunt on Ben Watson. Gary Caldwell restarts play with the free kick.
24:30 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Christophe Berra by Hugo Rodallega. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
23:43 Centre by David Edwards, Stephen Hunt produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.
23:19 Tom Cleverley is adjudged to have handled the ball. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
21:15 James McArthur gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stephen Ward. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Stephen Hunt from left channel.
19:27 Assist by Hugo Rodallega.
19:27 GOAL - Tom Cleverley:Wolverhampton 0 - 2 Wigan Tom Cleverley gets on the score sheet with a goal from deep inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal.

Wolverhampton 0-2 Wigan.
19:02 Mohamed Diame takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
17:28 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Hunt by Mohamed Diame. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
16:56 David Edwards takes a shot. Save made by Ali Al Habsi.
16:24 The offside flag is raised against Charles N'Zogbia. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
13:40 Foul by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake on Steve Gohouri, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Steve Gohouri.
12:19 Shot on goal by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
11:12 Steve Gohouri challenges Stephen Ward unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stephen Hunt delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, clearance

made by Mohamed Diame.
10:08 Ronnie Stam concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Hunt. The ball is crossed by Stephen Hunt, Christophe Berra takes a shot. Save by Ali Al Habsi.
8:48 Gary Caldwell provided the assist for the goal.
8:48 GOAL - Hugo Rodallega:Wolverhampton 0 - 1 Wigan Goal scored by Hugo Rodallega from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 0-1 Wigan.
7:44 Corner taken by Ben Watson from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Stephen Ward. Ben Watson takes the inswinging corner, Stephen Ward

manages to make a clearance.
5:03 Stephen Ward sends in a cross, clearance made by Gary Caldwell. Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line.
2:24 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Charles N'Zogbia.
1:20 Ronnie Stam sends in a cross, James McArthur takes a shot. Save made by Wayne Hennessey.
0:00 The match has kicked off.

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Aston Villa1-2TottenhamFT
Blackburn0-2StokeFT
Bolton2-0West BromFT
Fulham1-3West HamFT
Man Utd2-0SunderlandFT
Newcastle1-3Man CityFT
Wolves1-2WiganFT


Barclays Premier League table snapshot

As it stood on 26 Dec 2010 23:59 UK

Position Team P GD PTS
1 Man Utd 17 22 37
2 Man City 19 12 35
3 Arsenal 17 15 32
4 Chelsea 17 19 31
5 Tottenm 18 4 30
6 Bolton 19 7 29
7 Sunerlnd 19 1 27
8 Stoke 18 1 24
9 Newcstle 18 -1 22
10 Liverpool 17 -1 22
11 Blackpool 16 -5 22
12 West BA 18 -7 22
13 Blackbn 19 -7 22
14 Everton 18 -1 21
15 Villa 18 -10 20
16 Wigan 18 -14 19
17 Birmingm 17 -3 18
18 Fulham 18 -6 16
19 W Ham 19 -13 16
20 Wolves 18 -13 15
 

Sunday 19 December West Bromwich Albion Wolves ko 2pm ko Match postponed (snow)

Sunday 12 December Wolves 1 (Hunt 45) Birmingham City 0  ko 1.30pm ko

A battling performance, full of skillful touches with Wardy and SEB leading the line and another week where only the opposition goalie stood between Wolves and a cricket score while Wayne kept our first clean sheet of the season.  Two tackles - one by Dave Edwards and the other by SEB epitomised the team spirit.  Christophe literally hit the post but played on through the pain barrier and Alex McLeish recognised that Wolves were the better team.  Hilite for many Wolves fans was Kevin Phillips missing an open goal when clear in the six yard box.
A goal on the stroke of half-time from Stephen Hunt, against local rivals Birmingham City, was enough to secure a well deserved fourth win of the season for Wolves.  And yet the injury crisis at Molineux had escalated further with the news that four players that had started in the last game, against Blackburn Rovers, were ruled out.   Kevin Doyle, Michael Mancienne, Steven Mouyokolo and Matt Jarvis were out with Hunt, Richard Stearman, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Dave Edwards coming in.  Mick McCarthy opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Stephen Ward partnering Ebanks-Blake up front. Five members of the club's development squad were named as substitutes.  Blues kicked-off attacking the North Bank end and after just over a minute they had a man in the book after Roger Johnson had tripped Edwards who was running onto Ebanks-Blake's clever pass down the line.  Seconds later Christophe Berra had to clear a short, low cross from Cameron Jerome after the City striker had taken the ball to the by-line.  A smart piece of work from Ward on the right was followed by a pinpoint cross that picked out Edwards whose header forced a full length diving save from Ben Foster.  In the 11th minute Ward flicked on an Edwards cross to Hunt inside the six-yard box but he was thwarted by Foster who had spotted the danger and blocked at point blank range.   Wolves were doing most of the pressing but it took a timely tackle from Ronald Zubar to dispossess Nikola Zigic as he prepared to shoot.   Foster made another good save, this time to deny Ebanks-Blake who had controlled a low cross from Hunt and hit a fierce shot on the turn.   Jerome was shown the yellow card after he had clattered into Stearman who was steadying himself to head clear. Ward volleyed over the angle from 22-yards and then Foster beat the ball away after Ebanks-Blake had smashed an Edwards cross towards goal.  Stearman went into the book for a foul on Jerome in the centre circle shortly before Wolves took a deserved lead as the game was about to enter stoppage time.   Ebanks-Blake delivered a superb cross from the right and Hunt ran in at the near post to rocket a half
volley past Foster (pictured).

Half-Time: Wolves 1 Blues 0

It could have been two inside two minutes of the restart but Edwards miscued his header from Ward's cross and the ball rolled wide.  Zigic was the victim of a ridiculous yellow card after Berra had run into him with the Birmingham man merely waiting for the ball to drop.  Foster dived to take a 25-yard free- kick from Nenad Milijaš after Ward had been fouled by Scott Dann, then the keeper had to move smartly to take an edge of the area effort from Zubar.  Berra headed over after a Hunt corner before the visitors made a double switch with Jean Beausejour and Craig Gardner the respective replacements for Zigic and Keith Fahey.   With 64 minutes gone Foster saved his side again after a Hunt corner. Berra headed the ball into the floor and as it bounced Milijaš headed goalwards only for Foster to pull off a great reflex save.  Midway through the half Berra was hurt when he tried to meet a cross from Hunt but collided with the far post. The defender was able to resume after treatment but he looked to be in considerable pain.  Ebanks-Blake fired over a low cross which was helped on by Ward who hooked the ball into the six-yard box but Foster was there at the near post to cut out the danger.  There were loud boos as Wolves' nemesis Kevin Phillips ran on to replace Lee Bowyer for the final 20 minutes.   Kevin Foley became the second home player to go into the book after he had pulled back Gardner, and there was a moment of danger when Milijaš lost possession to Gardener who fed Dann. His cross went dangerously across the face of goal with Jerome getting a touch but failing to divert the ball towards goal.  Steven Fletcher was sent on for Edwards for the final few minutes and within seconds of his introduction the Scottish striker was fouled by Stephen Carr right on the left hand side o f the Birmingham box. Johnson cleared Hunt's free-kick.  In the 89th minute the home supporters had their hearts in their mouths as the unmarked Phillips jumped to meet Gardner's cross but his header was yards wide of the target.  In stoppage time a frustrated Sebastian Larsson was booked for dissent as Wolves held out in the four added minutes with few problems.
It was the first League victory in ten attempts against Blues for the Molineux men and the first clean sheet of the season with Wayne Hennessey not required to make a direct save.

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Elokobi, Edwards (Fletcher 84), Berra, Stearman, Foley (capt), Milijaš, Ebanks-Blake, Ward, Hunt.  Unused subs: Hahnemann, Mujangi-Bia, Ebanks-Landell, Winnall, Rooney, Doherty.  Bookings: Stearman (40 - foul), Foley (78 - foul).

Blues: Foster, Carr (capt), Murphy, Bowyer (Phillips 73), Johnson, Larsson, Jerome, Ferguson, Dann, Fahey (Gardner 60), Zigic (Beausejour 60).  Unused subs: Taylor, Derbyshire, Parnaby, Madera.  Bookings: Johnson (2 - foul), Jerome (28 - foul), Zigic (49 - foul), Larsson (90 - dissent).

Referee: M. Atkinson.  Attendance: 25,150.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy:
"There's no doubt we deserved the victory. I would say their keeper was their star player, and I don't think Wayne Hennessey had too many saves to make.
"We deserved the victory, it was a great clean sheet, and it helps everybody to feel better about themselves.
"I've spoken about the spirit in the camp, how it's good and optimistic, and I think it showed.
"With all the things that have gone wrong, it was set up for us to get beat, but the players weren't going to let it happen. They've been terrific."

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish:
"We didn't turn up at all for the first 60 minutes. We were outfought and then had a go. We need to start games the way we finish them.
"There were some boosts for us with Kevin Doyle and Matt Jarvis not playing for them, but they had their backs to the wall and they bullied us.
"Wolves had a cause, and maybe we were complacent because they had some big players missing.
"I felt there was a goal in it for us, and there's no finer man to bring on than Kevin Phillips, but it wasn't to be and Wolves deserved the victory."


Wolverhampton   1 - 0   Birmingham
Stephen Hunt
Stephen Hunt  celebrates scoring the game's only goal



Sunday, 12 December 2010

Barclays Premier League
Home Team Score Away Team Time
Wolves 1-0 Birmingham FT
(HT 1-0)

    * Hunt 45


 team line-ups and match stats
Wolverhampton

    * 13 Hennessey
    * 03 Elokobi
    * 05 Stearmanyellow card
    * 11 Ward
    * 16 Berra
    * 23 Zubar
    * 32 Foleyyellow card
    * 04 Edwards (Fletcher 84)
    * 12 Hunt
    * 20 Milijas
    * 09 Ebanks-Blake

Substitutes

    * 01 Hahnemann,
    * 46 Doherty,
    * 25 Mujangi Bia,
    * 35 Ebanks-Landell,
    * 44 Rooney,
    * 10 Fletcher,
    * 38 Winnall

Birmingham

    * 26 Foster
    * 02 Carr
    * 03 Murphy
    * 05 Johnsonyellow card
    * 15 Dann
    * 04 Bowyer (Phillips 73)
    * 07 Larssonyellow card
    * 12 Ferguson
    * 18 Fahey (Gardner 61)
    * 10 Jeromeyellow card
    * 19 Zigicyellow card (Beausejour 61)

Substitutes

    * 01 Taylor,
    * 21 Parnaby,
    * 08 Gardner,
    * 17 Michel,
    * 23 Beausejour,
    * 09 Phillips,
    * 14 Derbyshire

Ref: AtkinsonAtt: 25,150

WOLVES v BIRMINGHAM
Possession

    * Wolves 52%
    * Birmingham 48%

Attempts on target

    * Wolves 9
    * Birmingham 0

Attempts off target

    * Wolves 5
    * Birmingham 3

Corners

    * Wolves 7
    * Birmingham 2

Fouls

    * Wolves 10
    * Birmingham 15

Full Time
90:00+5:14 The game is over, as the referee blows his whistle.
90:00+4:11 Cameron Jerome challenges Stephen Ward unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
90:00+3:09 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake fouled by Barry Ferguson, the ref awards a free kick. Nenad Milijas restarts play with the free kick.
90:00+2:14 Booking Sebastian Larsson receives a caution.
90:00+1:54 Effort from deep inside the area by Sebastian Larsson misses to the right of the goal.
90:00+1:27 Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Sebastian Larsson, clearance by Richard Stearman.
89:52 The assistant referee flags for offside against Steven Fletcher. Free kick taken by Ben Foster.
88:27 Kevin Phillips has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.
85:25 Effort from outside the penalty box by Nenad Milijas goes wide left of the goal.
84:04 Steven Fletcher fouled by Stephen Carr, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Stephen Hunt, Roger Johnson manages to make a clearance.
83:23 Substitution Steven Fletcher joins the action as a substitute, replacing David Edwards.
77:20 Kevin Foley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Craig Gardner. Ben Foster takes the direct free kick.
77:20 Booking Booking for Kevin Foley.
76:31 Unfair challenge on Stephen Hunt by Sebastian Larsson results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by George Elokobi.
74:14 David Murphy handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Free kick crossed by Stephen Hunt, save made by Ben Foster.
72:30 Substitution Kevin Phillips on for Lee Bowyer.
71:44 Stephen Ward produces a cross, save by Ben Foster.
71:03 Craig Gardner challenges Nenad Milijas unfairly and gives away a free kick. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
67:23 Header from close in by Christophe Berra misses to the left of the goal.
66:30 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt played to the near post, clearance made by Roger Johnson.
65:03 Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by David Murphy.
64:47 Kevin Foley takes a shot. Barry Ferguson gets a block in.
63:42 Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Stephen Hunt, Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Ben Foster makes a save. Stephen Hunt takes a outswinging corner.
60:01 The assistant referee signals for offside against Lee Bowyer. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
60:01 Substitution Jean Beausejour replaces Nikola Zigic.
60:01 Substitution Craig Gardner is brought on as a substitute for Keith Fahey.
57:42 Outswinging corner taken by Stephen Hunt, Christophe Berra has a header from deep inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
56:44 Outswinging corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance by Nikola Zigic.
55:05 The referee blows for offside against Nikola Zigic. Indirect free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
53:54 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake challenges Roger Johnson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ben Foster restarts play with the free kick.
52:40 Ronald Zubar takes a shot. Ben Foster makes a save.
50:16 Scott Dann challenges Stephen Ward unfairly and gives away a free kick. Nenad Milijas produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by Ben Foster.
49:04 Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Zigic on Christophe Berra. Free kick taken by Richard Stearman.
49:04 Booking Booking for Nikola Zigic for unsporting behaviour.
47:16 Free kick awarded for a foul by Christophe Berra on Nikola Zigic. Sebastian Larsson delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.
46:52 The ball is swung over by Stephen Ward, David Edwards has a headed effort at goal from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
46:35 Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Zigic on Ronald Zubar. Direct free kick taken by Ronald Zubar.
46:01 The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
45:22 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Cameron Jerome by Christophe Berra. Free kick taken by Ben Foster.
45:01 The second half has started.
Half Time
45:00+1:44 The half-time whistle blows.
44:52 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake provided the assist for the goal.
44:52 GOAL - Stephen Hunt:Wolverhampton 1 - 0 Birmingham Stephen Hunt scores a goal from inside the six-yard box to the top right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-0 Birmingham.
44:16 Foul by Cameron Jerome on Richard Stearman, free kick awarded. Wayne Hennessey takes the direct free kick.
43:42 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake concedes a free kick for a foul on Roger Johnson. Ben Foster takes the free kick.
41:37 The offside flag is raised against Stephen Ward. Ben Foster takes the direct free kick.
40:09 Nikola Zigic gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Stearman. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
39:20 Richard Stearman challenges Cameron Jerome unfairly and gives away a free kick. Barry Ferguson restarts play with the free kick.
39:20 Booking Booking for Richard Stearman.
Correction - 36:55 Sebastian Larsson challenges Stephen Hunt unfairly and gives away a free kick. Nenad Milijas delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, save by Ben Foster.
36:55 Free kick awarded for a foul by Sebastian Larsson on Stephen Hunt. Free kick crossed by Nenad Milijas, save by Ben Foster.
36:37 A cross is delivered by Ronald Zubar.
36:13 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Save by Ben Foster.
32:58 Shot by Stephen Ward from just outside the area goes over the net.
30:08 Roger Johnson fouled by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, the ref awards a free kick. Ben Foster takes the direct free kick.
28:24 The assistant referee signals for offside against Stephen Ward. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Dann.
27:26 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Stearman by Cameron Jerome. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
27:26 Booking Cameron Jerome is cautioned.
27:04 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Save made by Ben Foster.
25:25 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post.
22:59 Free kick awarded for a foul by Richard Stearman on Nikola Zigic. Sebastian Larsson has an effort direct from the free kick.
21:59 Unfair challenge on Barry Ferguson by Stephen Hunt results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Sebastian Larsson.
20:18 Foul by Christophe Berra on Stephen Carr, free kick awarded. Stephen Carr restarts play with the free kick.
18:30 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Hunt by Sebastian Larsson. George Elokobi crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance made by Roger Johnson.
16:17 Foul by Stephen Carr on Stephen Hunt, free kick awarded. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
10:41 The referee blows for offside. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
10:28 Stephen Hunt takes a shot. Ben Foster makes a save.
9:12 Stephen Ward delivers the ball, David Edwards takes a shot. Save made by Ben Foster.
5:55 The assistant referee signals for offside against Nikola Zigic. Ronald Zubar takes the free kick.
2:36 Corner from right by-line taken by Sebastian Larsson.
1:51 Ronald Zubar delivers the ball, Roger Johnson manages to make a clearance.
1:05 Unfair challenge on David Edwards by Roger Johnson results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Stephen Hunt from right wing, clearance by Nikola Zigic.
1:05 Booking The referee shows Roger Johnson a yellow card.
0:00 The game gets underway.

Saturday4  December Blackburn  Rovers 3 (Dunn 29, Emerton 43, Nelsen 55) Wolves 0

5 excellent saves by ex England Paul Robinson, plus two saves by the bar and post avoided us getting any points, while they scored from a corner which should have been a foul on Berra, and then an offside goal.....Long ball to an offside Jason Roberts and we went two down.  Lino useless. Nearly as bad as the defence which was pretty woeful for all the goals.
Zube & Mouyokolo started for Wolves as Christophe Berra retunred.  Zubes hit the crossbar and the post in the 6th minute, after Wardy had hit the post while Robinson makes saves from Ward, and Jarvo.  Blackburn woke up after the first five minutes and Wayne has to make a few saves but no chance with the goals.    Ref Webb gave a corner that wasn't and, of course, Rovers' Dunn scores from it just as the Wolves World commentary started after 30 minutes...no idea the people who run the service - just connected to Beacon Gold oldies show.  Maybe the music was better after all.  Nenad shot from 35 yards and forced a good parry from Robinson and so it went on.


Blackburn Rovers 3 (Dunn 29, Emerton 43, Nelsen 55) Wolves 0 and Wolves go bottom on goal difference from West Ham for 24 hours until the Black Cats beat them.  We’re 19th on goals scored

After injury decimated Wolves had enjoyed a bright start to the game, Blackburn Rovers then took control and forged into a three goal lead inside an hour. The defeat meant that Wanderers slipped to the bottom of the Premier League table after failing once again to break their away duck.  Christophe Berra returned from suspension in place of Richard Stearman and Steven Mouyokolo came in to partner the Scot at the back. Dave Jones was ruled out with a foot injury as Mick McCarthy shuffled his pack moving George Elokobi from central defence to full back, and Stephen Ward into central midfield from his normal left sided role. 
Rovers kicked off attacking the Darwen end of Ewood Park that housed over 2,000 travelling supporters.  With just over a minute gone Matt Jarvis cut into the box from the left and tested Paul Robinson with a rising drive that the keeper punched away.  A Jarvis corner was cleared before the luck that typified Wanderers' season struck in the fifth minute as the home woodwork was struck three times in just a few seconds.  Ward ran onto a low cross from Jarvis and hit an angled shot that Robinson touched onto the base of the post. The ball ran to Kevin Foley who quickly slipped it to Ronald Zubar who hit a cross-shot that hit the underside of the bar and ricocheted against the inside of the post before bouncing clear. 
Moments later, Wayne Hennessey had to claw away a dangerous cross from El Hadji Diouf.  In the 19th minute David Dunn beat the offside trap and sprinted towards the Wolves box. It looked ominous for the visitors until Zubar raced back and dispossessed the Irish international with a great tackle.  Rovers took the lead in the 29th minute following a Morten Gamst Pedersen corner. The ball flew to the far side of goal and when Ryan Nelsen nodded it back into the middle, Dunn was there to head home with the ball having crossed the line before it was hooked clear by Kevin Doyle.  Nenad Milijaš was close to giving Wolves an instant response but Robinson beat away the Serb's 30-yard drive and Doyle was penalised for a foul on Michel Salgado as the pair went for the loose ball.  Berra wasn't far away from his own net with a clearing header after Pedersen had planted a deep free-kick into the Wolves area but Rovers scored again two minutes before the break.   One time Molineux striker Jason Roberts broke clear and held off a challenge from Mouyokolo before flicking the ball to Brett Emerton who rifled it into the roof of the net from just inside the area.

Half-Time: Rovers 2 Wolves 0

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake replaced Mouyokolo at the start of the new half as Wolves switched to a 4-4-2 formation with Zubar moving into the middle and Foley to right-back. Ebanks-Blake soon won a corner but Jarvis's flag-kick was easily cleared.  Six minutes into the half there were further changes with Rovers substituting Dunn with Mame Biram Diouf and, for Wolves, Stephen Hunt took the place of Michael Mancienne.   The afternoon grew worse for Wanderers as Blackburn went three up in the 55th minute. Pedersen curled over a free-kick from the left and Nelsen had little trouble in prodding the ball into the net.  Foley looked like he might reduce the deficit as he charged onto an Elokobi centre but a defender managed to block and then Hunt flicked a Jarvis corner across the face of goal with no-one able to get a touch.  Berra was booked after a challenge on Mame Diouf 25-yards out but Gamst Pedersen's free kick was cleared.  Midway through the half Phil Jones broke clear and looked odds on for a fourth until Hennessey blocked with his legs and then Elokobi hit a scorching shot that drew an excellent save from Robinson.  It was Robinson again, in the 78th minute, this time turning aside a volley from Hunt after a cross from Ward, as Wolves continued to try and salvage something from the game.  Hunt was booked for a late challenge on Gael Givet, and in stoppage time he became another victim of Robinson's agility.  The keeper somehow managed to push Ebanks-Blake's shot on the turn aside, and then he pawed away Hunt's effort that was arrowing towards the top corner.  

Rovers: Robinson, Samba (capt), Givet, Nelsen, Emerson, Dunn (M.B. Diouf 52), E. H. Diouf (Morris 72), Pedersen, Salgado, Jones, Roberts (Benjani 82).  Unused subs: Bunn, Kalinic, Hoilett, Hanley.

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Ward, Mouyokolo (Ebanks-Blake 45), Elokobi, Berra, Foley (capt), Milijaš, Doyle, Mancienne (Hunt 52), Jarvis.  Unused subs: Hahnemann, Stearman, Bent, Winnall, Doherty.  Bookings: Berra (68 - foul), Hunt (82 - foul).

Referee: H.Webb.  Attendance: 22,314.

Blackburn

    * 01 Robinson
    * 04 Samba
    * 05 Givet
    * 06 Nelsen
    * 27 Salgado
    * 28 Jones
    * 07 Emerton
    * 08 Dunn (Diouf 52)
    * 12 Pedersen
    * 10 Diouf (Morris 72)
    * 30 Roberts (Mwaruwari 82)

Substitutes

    * 13 Bunn,
    * 31 Hanley,
    * 33 Morris,
    * 09 Kalinic,
    * 21 Mwaruwari,
    * 23 Hoilett,
    * 41 Diouf

Wolverhampton

    * 13 Hennessey
    * 03 Elokobi
    * 11 Ward
    * 16 Berra yellow card
    * 21 Mancienne (Hunt 52 yellow card)
    * 22 Mouyokolo (Ebanks-Blake 46)
    * 23 Zubar
    * 17 Jarvis
    * 20 Milijas
    * 32 Foley
    * 29 Doyle

Substitutes

    * 01 Hahnemann,
    * 05 Stearman,
    * 46 Doherty,
    * 12 Hunt,
    * 09 Ebanks-Blake,
    * 19 Bent,
    * 38 Winnall

Ref: H WebbAtt: 22,314
BLACKBURN
WOLVES
Possession

    * Blackburn 48%
    * Wolves 52%

Attempts on target

    * Blackburn 7
    * Wolves 7

Attempts off target

    * Blackburn 3
    * Wolves 3

Corners

    * Blackburn 8
    * Wolves 11

Fouls

    * Blackburn 9
    * Wolves 11

Full Time
90:00+3:15 The referee signals the end of the game.
90:00+2:56 Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
90:00+2:41 Mame Diouf takes a shot. Save made by Wayne Hennessey.
90:00+2:06 Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line played to the near post, Brett Emerton manages to make a clearance.
90:00+1:49 Stephen Hunt takes a shot. Save by Paul Robinson.
90:00+1:14 Inswinging corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Ryan Nelsen.
90:00+1:04 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Paul Robinson makes a save.
90:00+0:52 The ball is sent over by Stephen Ward, Josh Morris makes a clearance.
89:37 Mame Diouf takes a shot. Blocked by Kevin Foley.
87:00 Unfair challenge on Stephen Hunt by Morten Gamst Pedersen results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Stephen Hunt from right channel, clearance made by Gael Givet.
85:50 Centre by Stephen Hunt, Morten Gamst Pedersen gets a block in.
85:23 Corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line played to the near post, Brett Emerton makes a clearance.
85:19 Kevin Foley sends in a cross, clearance made by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
85:05 Short corner taken by Stephen Hunt from the right by-line.
84:59 Kevin Foley crosses the ball, blocked by Mame Diouf.
84:40 George Elokobi crosses the ball, Christopher Samba makes a clearance.
83:45 Gael Givet fouled by Stephen Hunt, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Robinson takes the direct free kick.
83:45 Booking Caution for Stephen Hunt.
82:37 Centre by Matthew Jarvis, Paul Robinson makes a save.
81:47 Substitution Benjani Mwaruwari joins the action as a substitute, replacing Jason Roberts.
81:36 The ball is delivered by Kevin Foley, Christopher Samba manages to make a clearance.
78:24 Effort from inside the area by Kevin Doyle misses to the left of the goal.
77:51 Matthew Jarvis takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance by Gael Givet.
77:31 Centre by Kevin Doyle, Effort on goal by Stephen Hunt from 12 yards. Save by Paul Robinson.
76:42 Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post, Gael Givet makes a clearance.
75:23 The ball is delivered by Matthew Jarvis, Christopher Samba manages to make a clearance.
73:17 Matthew Jarvis fouled by Morten Gamst Pedersen, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Jarvis delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing.
71:54 Mame Diouf is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Wayne Hennessey takes the direct free kick.
71:54 Substitution Josh Morris on for El-Hadji Diouf.
70:35 Effort from deep inside the area by Stephen Hunt misses to the left of the goal.
70:08 George Elokobi takes a shot. Save made by Paul Robinson.
69:36 Corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line to the near post, Brett Emerton manages to make a clearance.
69:29 Centre by Kevin Doyle, Christopher Samba gets a block in.
68:43 Phil Jones takes a shot. Blocked by Christophe Berra.
67:12 Mame Diouf fouled by Christophe Berra, the ref awards a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Morten Gamst Pedersen from the free kick.
67:12 Booking Christophe Berra is cautioned.
65:45 Matthew Jarvis takes a inswinging corner to the near post.
65:39 Stephen Ward delivers the ball, blocked by Christopher Samba.
64:21 Stephen Hunt concedes a free kick for a foul on Brett Emerton. Morten Gamst Pedersen takes the free kick.
63:47 The referee blows for offside against Mame Diouf. Wayne Hennessey takes the indirect free kick.
62:45 The ball is sent over by Matthew Jarvis.
62:31 The ball is sent over by Kevin Foley, clearance made by Ryan Nelsen.
61:32 The ball is crossed by Matthew Jarvis, Christopher Samba makes a clearance.
61:02 The ball is delivered by El-Hadji Diouf, save made by Wayne Hennessey.
60:34 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is caught offside. Paul Robinson takes the indirect free kick.
58:38 The offside flag is raised against Brett Emerton. Ronald Zubar takes the free kick.
58:09 Kevin Foley delivers the ball, Michel Salgado manages to make a clearance.
58:03 A cross is delivered by Stephen Hunt, Gael Givet manages to make a clearance.
56:19 Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
54:36 Kevin Foley concedes a free kick for a foul on El-Hadji Diouf. The assist for the goal came from Morten Gamst Pedersen.
54:36 GOAL - Ryan Nelsen:Blackburn 3 - 0 Wolverhampton Ryan Nelsen scores a goal from inside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Blackburn 3-0 Wolverhampton.
53:22 El-Hadji Diouf crosses the ball, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
52:34 Stephen Hunt takes the inswinging corner, El-Hadji Diouf manages to make a clearance.
51:22 Substitution Stephen Hunt replaces Michael Mancienne.
51:22 Substitution David Dunn goes off and Mame Diouf comes on.
50:55 Kevin Doyle crosses the ball, Michel Salgado makes a clearance.
48:25 Corner taken by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line to the near post, David Dunn manages to make a clearance.
47:52 Jason Roberts is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
47:27 Ronald Zubar challenges El-Hadji Diouf unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Robinson restarts play with the free kick.
46:41 Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba concedes a free kick for a foul on Christophe Berra. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
45:01 The referee gets the second half started.
45:01 Substitution Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is brought on as a substitute for Steven Mouyokolo.
Half Time
45:00+2:14 The first half comes to an end.
45:00+0:22 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ronald Zubar by Jason Roberts. Wayne Hennessey restarts play with the free kick.
44:40 Inswinging corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the right by-line, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
44:35 The ball is swung over by Michel Salgado, blocked by Matthew Jarvis.
44:20 The ball is swung over by Michel Salgado, Kevin Foley makes a clearance.
43:30 Foul by Brett Emerton on Ronald Zubar, free kick awarded. Nenad Milijas crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, clearance by Gael Givet.
43:23 Matthew Jarvis delivers the ball.
42:03 Assist on the goal came from Jason Roberts.
42:03 GOAL - Brett Emerton:Blackburn 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Brett Emerton gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Blackburn 2-0 Wolverhampton.
38:24 Jason Roberts is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Wayne Hennessey takes the indirect free kick.
37:29 The ball is crossed by Kevin Doyle, clearance by Ryan Nelsen.
36:31 George Elokobi challenges Morten Gamst Pedersen unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Robinson takes the free kick.
35:01 Morten Gamst Pedersen delivers the ball, Christophe Berra manages to make a clearance.
34:25 Corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance made by George Elokobi.
33:32 Michel Salgado fouled by Christophe Berra, the ref awards a free kick. Morten Gamst Pedersen crosses the ball in from the free kick, Ronald Zubar manages to make a clearance.
32:40 The ball is swung over by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance made by Stephen Ward.
32:11 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Kevin Doyle.
30:52 Kevin Doyle concedes a free kick for a foul on Michel Salgado. Paul Robinson takes the direct free kick.
30:35 Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Save by Paul Robinson.
30:19 The referee gives a free kick against El-Hadji Diouf for handball. Direct free kick taken by Ronald Zubar.
28:33 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Ryan Nelsen provided the assist for the goal.
28:33 GOAL - David Dunn:Blackburn 1 - 0 Wolverhampton David Dunn scores a headed goal from close range. Blackburn 1-0 Wolverhampton.
25:30 Ryan Nelsen concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Doyle. Steven Mouyokolo takes the free kick.
25:23 Brett Emerton produces a cross, Steven Mouyokolo manages to make a clearance.
24:59 The ball is delivered by Michael Mancienne, save by Paul Robinson.
24:00 Steven Mouyokolo challenges Jason Roberts unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
23:37 Centre by George Elokobi.
22:03 El-Hadji Diouf produces a cross.
19:59 Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin Foley on Gael Givet. Paul Robinson takes the direct free kick.
17:27 Free kick awarded for a foul by Jason Roberts on Michael Mancienne. Nenad Milijas takes the free kick.
16:08 The referee gives a free kick against Matthew Jarvis for handball. Shot on goal comes in from Morten Gamst Pedersen from the free kick.
14:16 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nenad Milijas by Brett Emerton. Direct free kick taken by Christophe Berra.
13:31 Kevin Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Brett Emerton. Paul Robinson takes the free kick.
11:50 Outswinging corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Foul by Christopher Samba on Kevin Foley, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
11:41 The ball is delivered by David Dunn, Ronald Zubar gets a block in.
11:03 El-Hadji Diouf sends in a cross.
10:43 The ball is crossed by El-Hadji Diouf, save by Wayne Hennessey.
10:13 Short corner taken by El-Hadji Diouf.
10:07 Morten Gamst Pedersen sends in a cross, clearance by George Elokobi.
8:53 Effort from inside the area by Brett Emerton misses to the left of the target.
8:29 Kevin Foley sends in a cross, Christopher Samba manages to make a clearance.
7:40 A cross is delivered by El-Hadji Diouf.
7:30 Brett Emerton sends in a cross, Ronald Zubar manages to make a clearance.
5:49 Centre by El-Hadji Diouf, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
5:10 Shot by Ronald Zubar from deep inside the penalty area hits the post.
4:35 A cross is delivered by Matthew Jarvis, Stephen Ward takes a shot. Save made by Paul Robinson.
4:11 The referee blows for offside against David Dunn. Ronald Zubar restarts play with the free kick.
3:42 The ball is crossed by Brett Emerton, Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
1:46 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Matthew Jarvis, Gael Givet manages to make a clearance.
1:11 Matthew Jarvis takes a shot. Save by Paul Robinson.
0:31 Kevin Doyle crosses the ball, clearance made by Christopher Samba.
0:00 The game kicks-off.

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