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BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE 2011 - 12

 

Match	Date				K.O.	TV	HOME	Score		FIXTURE	PREM/ FAC	Cum Points	Posn
24	Saturday	04	February	2012	15:00		QPR	1	2	Wolves	Prem	21	17
25	Sunday	11	February	2012	13:30	Sky	Wolves	1	5	West Brom	Prem	21	18
26	Saturday	25	February	2012	15:00		Newcastle	2	2	Wolves	Prem	22	17
-	Sunday	26	February	2012	15:00		Carling Cup F				CCF

Saturday 25th February Newcastle 2 Cisse 6′ Gutierrez 18′ Wolves  2 Jarvis 50′ Doyle 66′

TC gets off to a great start by engineering a great comeback and dropping  the awful Roger Johnson.  Jarvo and Doyler deliver as Zubes says he's back.
Meanwhile the Mail’s Patrick Collins was not too enamoured with a “contemptible” bookie outside Molineux. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2106474/Terry-Connor-treated-shamefully-Wolves-Patrick-Collins.html

By Phil Dawkes
BBC Sport
Terry Connor's reign as Wolves boss got off to a promising start as they came back from two goals down to earn a point at Newcastle.
Connor was appointed Wanderers boss on Friday and given 13 games to save the west Midlands club from relegation.
But his side fell behind to a sixth-minute Papiss Cisse goal before Jonas Gutierrez doubled Newcastle's lead. However, Matt Jarvis' strike gave Wolves hope and Kevin Doyle's finish earned Connor's side a deserved point.
The reputation of Wolves owner Steve Morgan and chief executive Jez Moxey will stand or fall with the success of Connor, who has spent over a decade on the staff at Molineux but has never before held a managerial job at a professional club. In Friday's press conference, the pair offered an eloquent and heart-felt defence of the recruitment process that led to Connor's appointment, insisting they are "delighted" with their choice. However, with "13 cup finals" - including this - to play, only confident, disciplined and spirited performances on the pitch will save Wanderers from the drop.  While it was not entirely disciplined - especially in the first quarter of the match - it was an increasingly confident display from the visitors, that left no doubt as to the strength of their spirit.
Under Connor's predecessor Mick McCarthy, Wolves' Achilles heel was their defensive frailty, but the new boss made three changes to his back-line - including dropping captain Roger Johnson - and barring one costly slip from Christophe Berra for the opening goal, they were much more compact and organised.  Connor was not helped by the absence of top-scorer Steven Fletcher with a virus, but Doyle played the part of two men, such was his work-rate and it was fitting that he scored  the goal that brought his side level. Alan Pardew's appointment as Newcastle boss was greeted with similar incredulity as Connor's at Wolves, largely due to the United fans' perceived unjustness of predecessor Chris Hughton's sacking by owner Mike Ashley.
Pardew has slowly won over the Toon Army with a highly-impressive start to his reign, which included an 11-game unbeaten run at the start of the season, but last week they were taught a harsh lesson by Tottenham and have now seen two points slip through their fingers. It all began so well for the home side. Yohan Cabaye robbed Berra and teed up Demba Ba for a backheeled shot that was saved and half-cleared, but from Cheick Tiote's scuffed return shot Cisse was able to side-foot into the top corner from inside the box. Then, a long-ball forward was headed out by Doyle but only as far as Gutierrez, who took a touch before hammering a shot from 30 yards into the same top corner Cisse had found 12 minutes earlier.  Even with less than a quarter of the game gone it was difficult to see how Wolves could come back. But come back they did as Connor's first half-time team-talk rejuvinated his side.  After a period of dominance, Matt Jarvis picked up a Doyle pass on the edge of the area and curled a shot that beat Tuim Krul courtesy of a deflection off Danny Simpson. On the hour, Newcastle's Mike Williamson failed to clear a long-ball into the six-yard box and Doyle was on hand to hook home from close range to make it 2-2, which Wolves comfortably held until the end.
Newcastle still have their eye on the top four, but for Connor and Wolves, it is 12 cup finals and counting.
LINEUP, BOOKINGS (2) & SUBSTITUTIONS (6)
Newcastle United
26 Krul
02 Coloccini
03 Santon
05 Simpson
06 Williamson
16 R Taylor (Guthrie - 65' )
04 Cabaye
18 Gutierrez
24 Tiote (Sh Ameobi - 80' Booked )
09 Cisse (Ben Arfa - 65' )
19 Ba
Substitutes
35 Elliot
14 Perch
31 Ferguson
08 Guthrie
10 Ben Arfa
25 Obertan
23 Sh Ameobi
Wolverhampton Wanderers
01 Hennessey
05 Stearman
11 Ward
16 Berra Booked
23 Zubar
32 Foley (Milijas - 90' )
04 Edwards
08 Henry
17 Jarvis (Hunt - 85' )
24 O'Hara (Kightly - 70' )
29 Doyle
Substitutes
31 De Vries
06 Craddock
14 Johnson
07 Kightly
12 Hunt
20 Milijas
09 Ebanks-Blake
Ref: Walton
Att: 52,287
MATCH STATS
Possession
49%
51%
97mins
Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Shots
137
On target
86
Corners
33
Fouls
88
Live Text Commentary

90:00 +6:16 The referee blows his whistle to end the game. 90:00 +4:48 Hatem Ben Arfa produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target. 90:00 +3:30 Christophe Berra concedes a free kick for a foul on Tim Krul. Tim Krul restarts play with the free kick. 90:00 +1:27 Substitution Nenad Milijas on for Kevin Foley. 90:00 +1:11 Booking Christophe Berra goes into the book. 90:00 +0:24 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Michael Kightly from the left by-line, save by Tim Krul. 88:49 Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey. 88:49 Booking
Shola Ameobi goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour. 88:29 Shola Ameobi concedes a free kick for a foul on Wayne Hennessey. 86:10 Shot from outside the area by Hatem Ben Arfa misses to the left of the goal. 84:42 Substitution Stephen Hunt joins the action as a substitute, replacing Matthew Jarvis. 83:26 Karl Henry has an effort at goal. Mike Williamson gets a block in. 82:52 The ball is sent over by Danny Simpson, comfortable save by Wayne Hennessey. 80:45 Yohan Cabaye takes a inswinging corner. 79:51 Substitution Shola Ameobi comes on in place of Cheick Tiote. 77:54 Christophe Berra concedes a free kick for a foul on Demba Ba. Cheick Tiote takes the free kick. 77:16 The assistant referee flags for offside against Demba Ba. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick. 76:25 Kevin Doyle concedes a free kick for a foul on Hatem Ben Arfa. Tim Krul restarts play with the free kick. 76:16 The ball is swung over by Michael Kightly, clearance by Mike Williamson. 75:15 Unfair challenge on Danny Guthrie by Michael Kightly results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Yohan Cabaye.  69:43 Indirect free kick taken by Tim Krul. 69:43 Substitution Jamie O'Hara leaves the field to be replaced by Michael Kightly. 69:43 Davide Santon fouled by Kevin Doyle, the ref awards a free kick. 67:35 Yohan Cabaye takes a shot. Comfortable save by Wayne Hennessey. 65:45 Assist by Jamie O'Hara. 65:45 Goal scored
Goal - Kevin Doyle - Newcastle 2 - 2 Wolves
Kevin Doyle finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Newcastle 2-2 Wolverhampton. 64:24 The free kick is delivered left-footed by Jamie O'Hara from right wing. 64:24 Substitution Ryan Taylor leaves the field to be replaced by Danny Guthrie. 64:24 Substitution (Newcastle) makes a substitution, with Hatem Ben Arfa coming on for Papiss Cisse. 64:24 Ronald Zubar fouled by Cheick Tiote, the ref awards a free kick. 62:10 Ronald Zubar is  ruled offside. Free kick taken by Tim Krul. 61:41 Papiss Cisse has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide left of the target. 61:27 Karl Henry takes a short corner.  60:58 Corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis. 59:16 Stephen Ward takes a shot. Tim Krul makes a save. 55:46 Kevin Foley concedes a free kick for a foul on Mike Williamson. Direct free kick taken by Tim Krul. 55:06 The referee blows for offside. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick. 53:40 Jamie O'Hara produces a cross. 52:48 Yohan Cabaye produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses left. 51:25 Jonas Gutierrez sends in a cross, save by Wayne Hennessey. 49:35 Kevin Doyle provided the assist for the goal. 49:35 Goal scored
Goal - Matthew Jarvis - Newcastle 2 - 1 Wolves
A goal is scored by Matthew Jarvis from just outside the penalty box to the top right corner of the goal. Newcastle 2-1 Wolverhampton.

45:01 The referee gets the second half started. 45:00 +2:21 The referee calls an end to the first half. 41:08 Ryan Taylor takes a shot. Blocked by Stephen Ward. 36:18 Christophe Berra gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Demba Ba. Free kick taken by Ryan Taylor. 33:29 David Edwards is caught offside. Free kick taken by Tim Krul. 32:31 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jamie O'Hara by Fabricio Coloccini. Jamie O'Hara takes the free kick. 31:36 Headed effort from inside the area by Papiss Cisse misses to the left of the goal. 31:01 A cross is delivered by Matthew Jarvis, save made by Tim Krul. 29:50 Mike Williamson concedes a free kick for a foul on Jamie O'Hara. Free kick taken by Jamie O'Hara. 28:29 Kevin Doyle produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright. 27:51 The assistant referee signals for offside against Papiss Cisse. Christophe Berra takes the free kick. 26:31 Demba Ba takes a shot. Christophe Berra gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor from the right by-line, clearance made by Richard Stearman. 17:06 Goal scored
Goal - Jonas Gutierrez - Newcastle 2 - 0 Wolves
Jonas Gutierrez grabs a goal from long range to the top left corner of the goal. Newcastle 2-0 Wolverhampton. 16:41 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor from the left by-line, Karl Henry manages to make a clearance. 16:10 Effort on goal by Danny Simpson from 30 yards. Save by Wayne Hennessey. 13:34 Danny Simpson concedes a free kick for a foul on Matthew Jarvis. Stephen Ward takes the direct free kick. 12:03 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Stearman by Papiss Cisse. Free kick taken by Karl Henry. 11:11 The offside flag is raised against Jonas Gutierrez. Ronald Zubar takes the direct free kick. 5:11 Cheick Tiote provided the assist for the goal. 5:11 Goal scored
Goal - Papiss Cisse - Newcastle 1 - 0 Wolves
Papiss Cisse finds the net with a goal from inside the box to the top left corner of the goal. Newcastle 1-0 Wolverhampton. 5:07 Cheick Tiote takes a shot. Blocked by Papiss Cisse. 3:41 Jamie O'Hara gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Cheick Tiote. Ryan Taylor takes the free kick. 3:10 Demba Ba takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
2:15 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle by Mike Williamson. Strike comes in from Jamie O'Hara from the free kick. 1:39 Free kick awarded for a foul by Cheick Tiote on Karl Henry. Jamie O'Hara takes the direct free kick. 0:44 Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Comfortable save by Tim Krul. 0:00 The match has kicked off.
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Wolves saw it like this
Two down at the break, Wolves came storming back to hold high flying Newcastle to a draw at St James' Park to get Terry Connor's role as manager off to a fine start.

The new boss made four changes in his first game in charge. In came Ronald Zubar, Karl Henry, Richard Stearman and Christophe Berra, for Roger Johnson and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake who were named as substitutes, virus victim Steven Fletcher and the injured Sebastien Bassong.  Wolves kicked-off defending the end of the ground that housed around 1,500 travelling supporters and there was a chance for Kevin Doyle after just 45 seconds when he forced a low save from Tim Krul after taking a pass from Jamie O'Hara.  But Newcasatle went ahead in the sixth minute through Papiss Cisse. Berra lost possession to Yohan Cabaye and his low centre was backheeled towards goal by Demba Ba. Wayne Hennessey made a fine save but the ball was played back to Cheick Tiote whose 20-yard shot was guided into the net by Papiss Cisse.  Worse was to follow after Hennessey had made a superb save to tip over a 30-yard piledriver from Danny Simpson. The respite proved to be brief as the corner conceded was only half cleared and Jonas Gutierrez ran in to rifle a shot home from 22-yards to give Newcastle a 2-0 advantage after just 18 minutes.  Both Zubar and O'Hara had runs into the home area terminated by a cluster of defenders as Wanderers tried to find a way back into the game.  Doyle was narrowly wide with a glancing header after Matt Jarvis had crossed from the left, and then Krul did well to hold on to a legitimate centre from the winger under pressure from Doyle.  After 36 minutes Doyle worked a shooting position for himself and when his effort was partially blocked by a defender, Jarvis nipped in only for Krul to parry the ball away from close quarters.  Three minutes before the break a low cross from Ba was taken by Ryan Taylor who turned and fired at goal but Stephen Ward was there to block.

Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Wolves 0

The goal Wolves so desperately needed arrived in the 50th minute when Jarvis latched onto a loose ball near the left-hand corner of the home area and curled a shot that took a hefty deflection off Simpson on its way into the far corner of the net.  Cabye drilled a low shot wide from 20-yards and then, at the opposite end, Dave Edwards just failed to get a touch to O'Hara's lofted cross.  Hennessey dashed from his line to save bravely at the feet of Gutierrez who was sprinting into the area, then Krul saved a low drive from Ward that went through a sea of legs before it reached the keeper.  Newcastle made a double switch sending on Hatem Ben Arfa and Danny Guthrie for Ba and Taylor seconds before Wolves drew level in the 66th minute.  O'Hara took a free-kick from wide on the right and although Mike Williamson blocked the striker's first shot, Doyle hooked his foot around the ball to force it home from a couple of yards out.  With 20 minutes remaining, Michael Kightly was sent on in place of O'Hara and in the 85th minute, Stephen Hunt replaced Jarvis. After 87 minutes, Ben Arfa curled a shot uncomfortably close to the far post before Ameobi was yellow carded for a high challenge on Hennessey. He was followed in the book by Berra who stood in the way of Krul's attempted clearance following a Wolves corner.  In the last of the five minutes of added time Ben Arfa went close again with a shot that skimmed the side netting. But Wolves had earned and deserved the point they took from their trip to the north-east.

Newcastle: Krul, Coloccini (capt), Santon, Cabaye, Simpson, Williamson, Cisse (Ben Arfa 65), Taylor (Guthrie 65), Gutierrez, Ba, Tiote (Ameobi 80).  Unused subs: Elliot, Guthrie, Ben Arfa, Perch, Ameobi, Obertan, Ferguson.  Booking: Ameobi (89 - foul)

Wolves: Hennessey, Zubar, Ward, Edwards, Berra, Stearman, Foley (capt) (Milijaš 90+2), O'Hara (Kightly 70), Doyle, Henry, Jarvis (Hunt 85). Unused subs: De Vries, Craddock, Ebanks-Blake, Johnson. Booking: Berra (90+1 - foul).

Referee: P. Walton.  Attendance: 52,287.

Sunday 11th February  Wolves 1 (Fletcher 45+1) v West Bromwich Albion 5 (Odemwingie 34, 77, 88, Olsson 64, Andrews 85)(live on sky)

Wolves 1 (Fletcher 45+1) West Bromwich Albion 5 (Odemwingie 34, 77, 88, Olsson 64, Andrews 85)
This match led to the sacking of Mick McCarthy, after the fans surrounded the Directors’ box before the match had finished
The players just gave up in the end, as the third Baggies goal dropped their heads.  Only Wayne had kept Wolves in it for 45 minutes of the first half when a spontaneous display of skill from Fletch, Doyler and Sylvan brought the equaliser out of nothing.  That probably was what deferred the booing until the end of the match.  Steve Morgan wasn't there to hear the South Bank asking if he was watching.   However, Moxey was, and several fans berated him from behind the Director's box.  Moxey's family were taken away by stewards.   In spite of Seb Bassong making his home debut, WBA ran riot for the first half as Wolves tried to cope with a wierd formation with the three strikers, Jarvo being moved to several positions, and Wardy and Foley having trouble coping with the speed of WBA's thought.  Having three strikers (although SEB and Doyler frequently ended up at right back) weakened the midfield and Dave Edwards and Jamie O'Hara just couldn't cover the territory.  Jarvo looked totally out of his depth and only got round the back of the defence once, not bothering even then to find a Gold shirt to centre to, compounding his abysmal contribution to defence.  Little movement for them and no wing outlet meant many passes went astray and they never got control.  For ten minutes in the second half Wolves played as the crowd wanted them to, bouyed by Fletch's goal on half time but the ever so dependable Wayne dropped the ball over the goal line from an Olsson shot - set up by an abysmal clearance by Capt Johnson.   When Odemwingie scored the third is when the heads dropped leading to the inevitable goal from former Wolves midfielder Keith Andrews, who was probably booed less as a Baggie than he had been when in the defensive midfielder role in Gold and Black.  Mick apologised to the fans in interviews after the match, as the capitulation showed it's effect in his demeanour.

A 5-1 humiliation by West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby meant that it was a dark day for Wolves and their supporters.  Perhaps fortunate to be level at the break, Wanderers played some of their best football in the opening minutes of the new half before conceding a sloppy second. After going close to an equaliser twice, the home defence then conceded three times in the final quarter-of-an-hour.   The team that finished the game at Queens Park Rangers a week earlier was named to start against The Baggies as Mick McCarthy opted for Kevin Doyle to play in a roving role on the right of midfield.  Albion kicked-off attacking the North Bank end and but for Wayne Hennessey they would have been ahead after just a minute's play.  Kevin Foley slipped as he went cut out James Morrison's low cross and Jerome Thomas ran in at the far post to smash a shot that the keeper blocked at the expense of a corner.  The visitors enjoyed all the early pressure until Matt Jarvis broke away in the eighth minute to force a corner with a deflected shot. Jamie O'Hara took the flag-kick but Steven Reid headed clear from a crowded area.  West Bromwich were soon back on the attack and Paul Scharner was wide with a back heel after he met a cross from Marc-Antoine Fortune.  Peter Odemwingie ran onto a through pass from Reid and hit an angled shot that was blocked by Hennessey. The Nigerian then blasted the loose ball high over the bar. Scharner and Gareth McAuley respectively cleared successive corners from Jarvis and O'Hara, before Hennessey made a fine save from Scharner's volley despite the ball taking a deflection off Roger Johnson. From the corner conceded, taken by Morrison, Steven Fletcher blocked Liam Ridgewell's close range effort at the far post. O'Hara then went into the book for a tackle on Scharner that left the Austrian in need of treatment. After two O'Hara corners were cleared by the Albion defence, Odemwingie gave them the lead in the 34th minute. He cut in from the right and hit a shot that took a hefty deflection off Dave Edwards to wrong-foot Hennessey. From the restart Jarvis took the ball to the by-line but his low cross was cut out and cleared.  In the one minute of added time at the end of the half, Wolves drew level. Foley's throw-in found Fletcher and he was in position to take possession again after a brief exchange between Doyle and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to hit a shot on the turn for his tenth goal of the season.

Half-Time: Wolves 1 West Bromwich 1

Wolves looked much brighter at the start to the new half and they were inches away from going in front when Fletcher's goalbound volley was deflected narrowly wide by Jonas Olsson.  A miscued Odemwingie shot went out for a throw-in on the far side, and then a minute later the striker laid the ball off for Thomas who blazed his shot high power the bar. Former Molineux midfielder Keith Andrews, an interval replacement for Scharner, headed over from a Morrison corner and then Wolves lost the services of Sebastien Bassong with a hamstring injury. He was replaced by Christophe Berra. Albion regained the lead in the 64th minute following a Morrison corner. Olsson headed the ball on to McAuley whose looping header clipped the post. Johnson's lofted clearance dropped for Olsson to hit a volley that slipped from Hennessey's grasp and trickled over the line. Ben Foster made a tremendous save to thwart Fletcher who looked odds on for a second goal of the afternoon as his header drifted towards the top corner. From O'Hara's corner, in attempting to clear Johnson's header, Youssouf Mulumbu headed against the underside of his own bar before clearing.  Albion broke up field and Foley cleared off the line from Odemwingie who had run unopposed into the home area.  It was 3-1 in the 77th minute as Morrison's corner was helped on in turn by Ridgewell and Olsson for Odemwingie to hook the ball over the line from close quarters.  Five minutes from time Andrews rubbed salt in the wounds with a fourth as he ran in on Morrison's cross - the ball taking a deflection off Johnson on its was past Hennessey.  Foster fumbled an effort from O'Hara but the ball bounced kindly for the keeper to go behind for a corner. But then Odemwingie completed is hat-trick with little difficulty as he converted Morrison's cross to crown a miserable afternoon.

Wolves: Hennessey, Foley, Ward, Edwards (Milijaš 69), Bassong (Berra 61), Johnson (capt), Doyle, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher, O'Hara, Jarvis. Unused subs: Stearman, Hunt, Hammill, Jonsson, De Vries. Booking: O'Hara (27 - foul).

Albion: Foster, Olsson (capt), Ridgewell, Morrison, Reid, Thomas (Cox 76), Mulumbu, McAuley, Odemwingie (Dorrans 89), Fortune, Scharner (Andrews 45). Unused subs: Tchoyi, Long, Fulop, Jones.

Referee: L. Mason. Attendance: 27,131.

Wolves 1     Fletcher 45′
West Brom 5     Odemwingie 34′, 77′, 88′ Olsson 64′    Andrews 85′
    90 +4
    HT 1-1

By Owen Phillips BBC Sport

Peter Odemwingie scored a hat-trick as rampant West Brom humiliated Wolves to increase the pressure on manager Mick McCarthy.  The Baggies led through Odemwingie's deflected strike but Steven Fletcher equalised in first-half stoppage time.  Jonas Olsson, Odemwingie, twice, and Keith Andrews scored in 25 second-half minutes to complete the rout.  A sixth loss in seven home games saw Wolves slip into the Premier League relegation zone on goal difference.  No-one could argue with the margin of a victory in an absorbing Black Country derby.  But the manner of Wolves' defeat - against a West Brom side that are now eight points clear of the bottom three - was astonishing. The hosts managed to weather a first-half onslaught and started the second period on level terms, but were ripped apart after the interval by Odemwingie and company. Only superb goalkeeping from Wayne Hennessey had kept them in the game up to that point.  He made a brilliant block inside 90 seconds to deny Jerome Thomas when the ball broke kindly off defender Sebastien Bassong after great work by Odemwingie.  The Wales international pulled off a superb reaction save to keep out Paul Scharner's deflected strike, and then stood firm to beat away Odemwingie's fierce half-volley.  Peter Odemwingie has now scored in each of his last three appearances in the Black Country derby Thomas - like Odemwingie, finding plenty of space on the flank - shot just wide, but Odemwingie finally broke Wolves' stubborn resistance after 34 minutes with a deflected effort from the edge of the box. Wolves, whose claims for a penalty were refused after Gareth McAuley clumsily challenged Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, found themselves level at the break when Fletcher combined brilliantly with Ebanks-Blake and shot first time past Ben Foster.  Wolves enjoyed their only decent, prolonged spell of the match after the interval.  Fletcher almost got on the end of a right-wing Kevin Doyle cross and Fletcher saw a beautifully struck 20-yard effort hit Olsson and go just wide.  But the otherwise excellent Hennessey made a terrible hash of Olsson's half-volley following a goalmouth melee in the 64th minute.   Although Roger Johnson was unlucky not to restore parity for a second time when his fine header was cleared by Youssouf Mulumbu via the underside of the bar, West Brom started to regain their first-half dominance. Odemwingie had a shot cleared off the line by Kevin Foley before scoring his second of the afternoon. He was first to react in the box following great work by debutant Liam Ridgewell and Olsson. Former Wolves midfielder Andrews extended West Brom's advantage with a deflected 18-yard shot, and Nigerian Odemwingie sealed a perfect day for the travelling fans when he slotted past Hennessey after a sweeping counter-attack.

Lineup, Bookings (1) & Substitutions (5)
Wolverhampton Wanderers

    01 Hennessey
    11 Ward
    14 Johnson
    21 Bassong (Berra - 61' )
    32 Foley
    04 Edwards (Milijas - 69' )
    17 Jarvis
    24 O'Hara Booked
    09 Ebanks-Blake
    10 Fletcher
    29 Doyle

Substitutes

    31 De Vries
    05 Stearman
    16 Berra
    12 Hunt
    19 Hammill
    20 Milijas
    22 Jonsson

West Bromwich Albion

    01 Foster
    03 Olsson
    06 Ridgewell
    23 McAuley
    07 Morrison
    12 Reid
    14 Thomas (Cox - 76' )
    21 Mulumbu
    33 Scharner (Andrews - 46' )
    24 Odemwingie (Dorrans - 89' )
    32 Fortune

Substitutes

    13 Fulop
    28 Jones
    05 Tchoyi
    08 Andrews
    17 Dorrans
    09 Long
    31 Cox

Ref: Mason
Att: 27,131
Match Stats
Possession
50%50%
94mins
WW WBA
Shots
10 26
On target
8 16
Corners
12 8
Fouls
6 11
Live Text Commentary
90:00 +3:11 The referee ends the match.
90:00 +2:30 Foul by Christophe Berra on Marc-Antoine Fortune, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Liam Ridgewell.
90:00 +1:46 Keith Andrews takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
90:00 +0:02 James Morrison has shot on goal from just outside the area which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
88:34 Substitution Graham Dorrans replaces Peter Odemwingie.
87:35 The assist for the goal came from James Morrison.
87:35 Goal - Peter Odemwingie - Wolves 1 - 5 West Brom Peter Odemwingie grabs a goal from close in to the top left corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-5 West Brom.
87:05 Corner from the right by-line taken by Jamie O'Hara, Liam Ridgewell manages to make a clearance.
86:53 Jamie O'Hara takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save made by Ben Foster.
86:31 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from the left by-line, Gareth McAuley makes a clearance.
84:21 James Morrison provided the assist for the goal.
84:21 Goal - Keith Andrews - Wolves 1 - 4 West Brom Keith Andrews scores a goal from just outside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-4 West Brom.
80:40 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Ben Foster makes a save.
81:02 Effort from inside the six-yard box by Marc-Antoine Fortune goes wide right of the goal.
23:04 Corner taken right-footed by James Morrison to the near post, clearance by Roger Johnson.
72:42 Corner from the right by-line taken by Nenad Milijas, clearance made by Gareth McAuley.
80:40 Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Save by Ben Foster.
79:17 The referee blows for offside against Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Ben Foster takes the free kick.
76:47 The assist for the goal came from Jonas Olsson.
76:28 Outswinging corner taken by James Morrison,
76:47 Jonas Olsson provided the assist for the goal.
76:47 Goal - Peter Odemwingie - Wolves 1 - 3 West Brom Peter Odemwingie fires in a goal from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-3 West Brom.
76:28 Corner taken by Peter Odemwingie from the right by-line,
75:16 Free kick taken by Ben Foster.
75:16 Substitution Simon Cox is brought on as a substitute for Jerome Thomas.
75:16 The offside flag is raised against Stephen Ward.
71:32 Corner taken by Nenad Milijas, Roger Johnson takes a shot.
73:57 Roger Johnson has a header from inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
73:16 Matthew Jarvis fouled by Marc-Antoine Fortune, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jamie O'Hara from right channel, clearance by Jonas Olsson.
72:51 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Nenad Milijas, Youssouf Mulumbu manages to make a clearance.
72:42 Corner from the right by-line taken by Jamie O'Hara, clearance by Gareth McAuley.
72:26 Nenad Milijas takes a shot. Gareth McAuley gets a block in.
72:08 Peter Odemwingie takes a shot. Clearance by Roger Johnson.
71:32 Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Nenad Milijas, Christophe Berra takes a shot.
71:13 Steven Fletcher takes a shot. Save made by Ben Foster.
70:12 Jonas Olsson concedes a free kick for a foul on Steven Fletcher. Kevin Foley takes the free kick.
69:45 A cross is delivered by Stephen Ward, Jonas Olsson makes a clearance.
68:19 Free kick taken by Ben Foster.
68:19 Substitution Nenad Milijas is brought on as a substitute for David Edwards.
68:19 The assistant referee signals for offside against Matthew Jarvis.
66:43 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Fletcher by James Morrison. Free kick taken by Roger Johnson.
66:27 A cross is delivered by Marc-Antoine Fortune.
65:28 Free kick awarded for a foul by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake on Steven Reid. Ben Foster takes the free kick.
63:13 James Morrison takes the outswinging corner, Header from close range by Gareth McAuley hits the post.
63:50 Assist on the goal came from Keith Andrews.
63:50 Goal - Jonas Olsson - Wolves 1 - 2 West Brom Jonas Olsson gets on the score sheet with a goal from deep inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-2 West Brom.
63:13 Corner taken by James Morrison from the right by-line, Headed effort from close in by Jonas Olsson bounces off the post.
63:04 Marc-Antoine Fortune takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
60:39 Substitution Sebastien Bassong goes off and Christophe Berra comes on.
57:42 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by James Morrison, save made by Wayne Hennessey.
56:50 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by James Morrison from the left by-line, Keith Andrews has a header from close in and clears the crossbar.
53:53 Peter Odemwingie sends in a cross, Effort on goal by Jerome Thomas from just inside the penalty area goes over the target.
52:46 Jerome Thomas gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kevin Doyle. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
52:15 Effort from outside the penalty area by Peter Odemwingie goes wide left of the goal.
51:45 Kevin Doyle decides to take the corner short.
51:28 Steven Fletcher has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
50:36 Kevin Doyle fouled by Keith Andrews, the ref awards a free kick. Jamie O'Hara takes the free kick.
49:32 The assistant referee flags for offside against Marc-Antoine Fortune. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
48:52 Steven Reid fouled by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, the ref awards a free kick. Ben Foster takes the direct free kick.
48:15 Corner taken by Jamie O'Hara from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Jonas Olsson.
46:18 Roger Johnson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marc-Antoine Fortune. The free kick is delivered right-footed by James Morrison from left channel, save made by Wayne Hennessey.
45:26 Gareth McAuley concedes a free kick for a foul on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jamie O'Hara, Youssouf Mulumbu manages to make a clearance.
45:01 The match restarts for the second half.
45:01 Substitution Paul Scharner leaves the field to be replaced by Keith Andrews.
45:00 +1:26 The referee calls an end to the first half.
45:00 +0:25 The assist for the goal came from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
45:00 +0:25 Goal - Steven Fletcher - Wolves 1 - 1 West Brom Steven Fletcher finds the net with a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wolverhampton 1-1 West Brom.
42:53 Kevin Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Reid. Direct free kick taken by Ben Foster.
38:21 Unfair challenge on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake by Jonas Olsson results in a free kick. Wayne Hennessey takes the direct free kick.
37:34 Outswinging corner taken right-footed by James Morrison played to the near post, Steven Fletcher manages to make a clearance.
36:34 Peter Odemwingie takes a shot. Save made by Wayne Hennessey.
33:54 Assist by Youssouf Mulumbu.
33:54 Goal - Peter Odemwingie - Wolves 0 - 1 West Brom Peter Odemwingie scores a goal from just outside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Wolverhampton 0-1 West Brom.
33:08 The ball is crossed by Marc-Antoine Fortune, clearance made by Roger Johnson.
32:31 The ball is swung over by Marc-Antoine Fortune, Sebastien Bassong makes a clearance.
30:41 Roger Johnson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Ben Foster.
30:15 Jamie O'Hara takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Jonas Olsson.
29:54 Jamie O'Hara takes a shot. Gareth McAuley gets a block in.
28:55 Foul by Youssouf Mulumbu on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, free kick awarded. Jamie O'Hara restarts play with the free kick.
27:26 Corner taken left-footed by Jamie O'Hara from the right by-line, clearance by Liam Ridgewell.
27:16 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake takes a shot. Liam Ridgewell gets a block in.
26:21 Booking Jamie O'Hara receives a yellow card.
24:58 A cross is delivered by Peter Odemwingie, Roger Johnson manages to make a clearance.
24:11 The referee gives a free kick against Marc-Antoine Fortune for handball. Free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
23:04 Corner taken by Peter Odemwingie from the right by-line played to the near post, Roger Johnson makes a clearance.
22:46 Liam Ridgewell takes a shot. Steven Fletcher gets a block in.
22:07 Inswinging corner taken by James Morrison, Steven Fletcher manages to make a clearance.
21:48 Paul Scharner takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
21:28 Free kick awarded for a foul by Jerome Thomas on Kevin Foley. Free kick taken by Roger Johnson.
19:29 Corner taken left-footed by Jamie O'Hara, clearance by Gareth McAuley.
19:06 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Matthew Jarvis played to the near post, Gareth McAuley makes a clearance.
17:42 Strike by Peter Odemwingie from inside the six-yard box clear the bar.
17:27 Peter Odemwingie takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
16:43 Peter Odemwingie takes a shot. Sebastien Bassong gets a block in.
16:06 Gareth McAuley concedes a free kick for a foul on Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Direct free kick taken by Jamie O'Hara.
13:15 Marc-Antoine Fortune is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
12:29 Marc-Antoine Fortune takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
11:40 Unfair challenge on David Edwards by Marc-Antoine Fortune results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Jamie O'Hara.
9:42 Steven Reid takes a long range shot harmlessly clearing the crossbar.
8:36 Marc-Antoine Fortune produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the goal.
7:40 Matthew Jarvis concedes a free kick for a foul on Jerome Thomas. Free kick taken by Ben Foster.
7:07 Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Jamie O'Hara, clearance by Steven Reid.
3:16 Shot from outside the area by Jerome Thomas misses to the left of the goal.
1:53 Liam Ridgewell takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
1:28 Inswinging corner taken by James Morrison from the left by-line played to the near post, Kevin Foley makes a clearance.
1:09 Jerome Thomas takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
0:00 The match gets underway.


TEAM NEWS

Wolves midfielder Karl Henry misses Sunday's game as he completes a three-game ban, while winger Michael Kightly is still out with a back problem.

Emmanuel Frimpong has returned to Arsenal after damaging his cruciate ligament, while Kevin Foley, Jamie O'Hara and Dave Edwards are doubts.

West Brom duo Keith Andrews and Liam Ridgewell may make their debuts, but Graham Dorrans is doubtful.

Shane Long, who has been troubled by chest and back pain, will be assessed.
MATCH PREVIEW

There will have been contrasting emotions for these old rivals as they prepare for the 146th league Black Country derby.

Wolves could well have been going into Sunday's game without a win in 10 Premier League matches, and must have feared the worse when they fell behind last weekend. The

response and subsequent three points against 10-man Queens Park Rangers visibly lifted everybody at the club, not least Mick McCarthy, who was at least able to celebrate his

100th Premier League game in charge of the club.


I was at Molineux for their last home game and the manner of defeat against Liverpool clearly left him hurting, but the result at Loftus Road will have been a much-needed tonic.

He'll be hoping Sebastien Bassong can help plug what has been a leaky defence and, while Emmanuel Frimpong's long-term injury is a blow, the return to fitness of Jamie O'Hara is

extremely timely. They've lost their last three league games at home and will be eager to put on a derby show and build on last week's victory.

Whilst Wolves have experienced an upturn in fortunes, West Brom go into the game on the back of yet another home defeat after the reverse against Swansea. In fact, they may

even be relieved that the clash is at Molineux given that 18 of their 26 points so far have been earned on their travels. In normal circumstances that kind of away form would have

propelled them nearer the European spots but they've been left to reflect on the disappointments and frustrations of events at the Hawthorns.

This weekend is the first anniversary of Roy Hodgson's arrival to succeed Roberto Di Matteo at West Brom. He inherited a team fourth bottom and in trouble, but steered them to a

comfortable 11th place-finish after a 1-1 draw against Wolves in his first game in charge.

He'll be more aware of the rivalry in this fixture 12 months on, but also of the importance this particular match could hold. Wolves have only won three of the last 20 games against

West Brom in all competitions but a victory on Sunday would suddenly put them within just a point of the Baggies. As ever, this derby won't be for the faint hearted.
MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

    Wolves' 3-1 victory against West Brom last May is their only win in their previous seven matches against the Baggies.
    West Brom have won 53 of the 145 previous league contests between the clubs, with Wolves prevailing on 52 occasions.

Wolves

    The victory at QPR gave Wolves their first win in 10 league games (W1, D4, L5).
    Mick McCarthy's side have gained 13 points from losing positions this season, the best record in the Premier League.
    They have conceded in each of their last 21 league matches, their worst run in the top flight since a club record 23-match streak from December 1961 to August 1962.

West Brom

    The Baggies have not won a Premier League game in February since a 2-0 victory against Blackburn in 2006.
    They have won three of their last 12 Premier League games but have lost only one of their last six away matches (at Tottenham), claiming 11 points from a possible 18.
    West Brom have not kept a Premier League clean sheet away from the Hawthorns since winning 1-0 at Norwich in September.
 

Saturday  4th February QPR  1 (Zamora 16) Wolves 2 (Jarvis 46, Doyle 71)

“We’re winning away, we’re winning away; you must be sh*t, we’re winning away”

An inspired interval substitution by manager Mick McCarthy saw Wolves take three deserved points from their trip to big spending Queens Park Rangers whose cause wasn't helped by the first-half dismissal of Djibril Cisse.   The Wolves boss sent on Kevin Doyle and the Irish international provided the cross that saw Matt Jarvis cancelling out Bobby Zamora's opener for the London club, and then he grabbed what proved to be the winning goal.  There were three changes to the starting line-up with new loan signing Sebastien Bassong playing in central defence in place of Christophe Berra who was named as a substitute. Richard Stearman and the fit again Jamie O'Hara were the other introductions with Eggert Jonsson and back injury victim Michael Kightly missing out.

The early stages saw Wayne Hennessey comfortably taking a Cisse shot on the turn before he knocked away a low shot from Bobby Zamora.  For Wolves, Steven Fletcher drove wide from 22-yards before Rangers moved into a 16th minute lead though Zamora who netted from 12-yards after a build-up involving Cisse and Shaun Wright-Phillips.  As Wolves looked to respond, home keeper Paddy Kenny cut out a dangerous Jarvis cross at the near post before the visitors suffered another blow when Emmanuel Frimpong appeared to jar his knee in a centre-circle challenge (With Barton who quickly walked away). He was helped off to be replaced by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.  Fletcher was a whisker away from equalising with a low free-kick after Roger Johnson had been fouled by Anton Ferdinand.  It was a Johnson tackle on Cisse that led to the French striker being dismissed. Cisse first pushed Johnson and then grabbed him by the neck. The referee booked the Wolves skipper and then brandished the red card to Cisse for violent conduct.  O'Hara was yellow carded for a late challenge on Wright-Phillips and he was lectured by the referee shortly afterwards after a foul on Joey Barton.  Bassong went into the book shortly before the break for a foul on Wright-Phillips and, in stoppage time, Jarvis curled a shot well wide after taking a return pass from Foley.

Half-Time: QPR 1 Wolves 0

For the start of the new half, Stearman was withdrawn and Doyle took a place on the right of midfield with Foley dropping to right-back.  And, within a minute, Wolves were level as Doyle's cross fell to Jarvis on the far side of the goal. The winger picked his spot and curled the ball past Kenny.  It was the start of a purple patch for Wanderers and, in the 49th minute, Fletcher's header smacked against the bar after a cross from Foley.  Three minutes later, Ferdinand cleared Fletcher's shot off the line after the striker had connected with Jarvis's low cross.  Then it was the turn of Ebanks-Blake to try his luck but Kenny managed to turn aside his 25-yard drive.  Adel Taarabt wasn't far away from 20-yards and, within a minute, Ebanks-Blake was as close when he fired at goal from a similar distance at the other end.  It was Ebanks-Blake t h a t p r o v i d ed the cross for Doyle to try a flick header but is effort was wide of the far post.  After Mark Hughes had made a double switch taking off Luke Young and Shaun Derry in favour of Fitz Hall and Armand Traore, it was the visitors that made the breakthrough.   Ebanks-Blake nudged O'Hara's cross into the path of Doyle and he made no mistake in front of the delighted travelling support behind the goal.     Rangers pressed for an equaliser and after Hennessey had got his body behind a low effort from Traore, he pushed a long-range effort from Taarabt out for a corner.  But the keeper saved his best for the 82nd minute when he brilliantly turned over a screamer from Taarabt that had 'goal' written all over it.  Barton screwed a shot wide and Taarabt was off target from 22-yards as Rangers fought in vain for a leveller. But the Wolves defense held on for the three points.

QPR: Kenny, Derry (Traore 64), Taarabt, Barton, Young (Hall 64), Cisse, Wright-Phillips, Taiwo, Ferdinand, Onuoha, Zamora (Hulse 74). Unused subs: Cerny. Hill, Mackie, Smith. Sending-Off: Cisse (34 - violent conduct).

Wolves: Hennessey, Stearman (Doyle 45), Ward, Edwards, Bassong, Johnson (capt), Foley, Frimpong (Ebanks-Blake 24), Fletcher, O'Hara (Milijaš 87), Jarvis. Unused subs: De Vries, Elokobi, Hunt, Berra. Bookings: Johnson (34 - foul), O'Hara (38 - foul), Bassong (45 - foul).

Referee: M. Clattenburg.  Attendance: 17,351 (1,649 away supporters).

DID YOU KNOW?

    Wolves have now recovered 13 points from losing positions - more than any other team in the top flight this season. QPR have dropped 15 points from winning positions - more than any other team in the Premier League.

By Saj Chowdhury BBC Sport

Substitute Kevin Doyle scored the winner and provided an assist as Wolves came from behind to beat 10-man QPR and record their first win in 12 games.   QPR took the lead when debutant Bobby Zamora  drove in before Djibril Cisse saw red after he raised a hand to the neck of defender Roger Johnson.  Wolves owner Steve Morgan then got the response he wanted having lambasted the team  after the 3-0 loss to Liverpool  Matt Jarvis led the charge with his curling shot before Doyle fired home.

Visiting manager Mick McCarthy will leave Loftus Road relieved after his team recorded their first league win in 10 matches, their previous victory having come against Sunderland on 4 December The struggling club had drawn their last three away games 1-1 and were outplayed by Mark Hughes's recently revamped QPR for much of the opening 45 minutes.
Zamora drilled in the opener following great play by Adel Taarabt, Cisse and Shaun Wright-Phillips.  Indeed, the game was one-way traffic until Cisse's sending off.  Johnson slid in late on the France international, who retaliated by grabbing the neck of the defender, leaving referee Mark Clattenburg little choice but to send off the former Liverpool and Sunderland man in only his second game for the club.   McCarthy changed his formation after the break, taking off defender Richard Stearman and bringing on Doyle up front.  And it took only 53 seconds for the substitution to take effect.  Doyle's swinging cross from the right arrived at the feet of Jarvis, who looked up and carefully placed his shot past Paddy Kenny.   Wolves could have had added at least two more goals in the 10 minutes that followed.  Scotland international Steven Fletcher directed his header on to the bar, before his scuffed shot was cleared off the line by Anton Ferdinand.   Goalkeeper Kenny then palmed away Doyle's stinging drive, and the Republic of Ireland striker also flicked a header a yard wide.   Doyle finally broke QPR's resistance when he collected Jamie O'Hara's pass before turning and beating Kenny with his shot.  QPR mounted a late revival led by Taarabt.  The Morocco international twice went close with efforts from distance, forcing Wayne Hennessey to tip over the first before dinking a shot just over the bar.  Wolves looked jittery at the back during the closing moments but managed to hold on for only their second away win in the league this season.

QPR manager Mark Hughes: Cisse red card changed game "If we had 11 v 11 I feel very confident in saying we would have won the game quite comfortably.  "But unfortunately we weren't able to keep 11 on the pitch and we conceded two poor goals in terms of what we could have done prior to the goals going in.  I felt we did really well defensively but then we let ourselves down somewhat, certainly for the first goal and maybe we needed to be a bit stronger in our challenges for the second one."

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy:

"I've been under pressure for the last 20 games as I've only won two of them," he said.  "I was under no more pressure from Wednesday night than I've been for the last 20 games."  On Cisse's red card: "You know me and my sentiments towards football now.  That for me wasn't a sending off when I played and, strangely enough, Roger's tackle wouldn't have been a booking.  But it is and the sending off is because you can't grab anybody by the face because it's not allowed any more.  He was playing well so he's made a mistake and cost his team. And it did because the extra man paid dividends

Queens Park Rangers

    01 Kenny
    18 Young (Hall - 65' )
    34 Taiwo
    35 Ferdinand
    42 Onuoha
    04 Derry (Traore - 64' )
    07 Taarabt
    17 Barton
    32 Wright-Phillips
    23 Cisse Dismissed
    52 Zamora (Hulse - 74' )

Substitutes

    24 Cerny
    03 Hill
    05 Hall
    13 Traore
    12 Mackie
    20 Hulse
    21 Smith

Wolverhampton Wanderers

    01 Hennessey
    05 Stearman (Doyle - 46' )
    11 Ward
    14 Johnson Booked
    21 Bassong Booked
    32 Foley
    04 Edwards
    15 Frimpong (Ebanks-Blake - 24' )
    17 Jarvis
    24 O'Hara (Milijas - 87' )
    10 Fletcher Booked

Substitutes

    31 De Vries
    03 Elokobi
    16 Berra
    12 Hunt
    20 Milijas
    09 Ebanks-Blake
    29 Doyle

Ref: Clattenburg
Att: 17,351
Match Stats
Possession47%53%96minsQueens Park RangersWolverhampton Wanderers
Shots
13 14
On target
8 6
Corners
7 3
Fouls
8 14
Live Text Commentary
90:00 +4:07 The final whistle goes and the game is over.
90:00 +2:44 Nenad Milijas takes a short corner.
90:00 +0:06 Effort from inside the area by Anton Ferdinand misses to the left of the goal.
88:56  Adel Taarabt takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Nenad Milijas makes a clearance.
88:02  Adel Taarabt takes a shot from just outside the penalty area clears the crossbar.
86:06 Substitution Substitution Nenad Milijas replaces Jamie O'Hara.
84:27 Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Jamie O'Hara gets a block in.
82:43 Shaun Wright-Phillips takes a shot. Roger Johnson gets a block in. Corner taken by Adel Taarabt. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake challenges Taye Taiwo unfairly and gives away a free kick. Joey Barton restarts play with the free kick. Effort from long distance by Joey Barton goes wide right of the goal.
81:20 Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save. Corner taken by Adel Taarabt from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Matthew Jarvis.
78:49 Adel Taarabt takes the outswinging corner, clearance made by Sebastien Bassong.
78:36 Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Wayne Hennessey makes a save.
78:01 Matthew Jarvis takes a shot. Save by Patrick Kenny.
76:54 Armand Traore takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
74:41 Kevin Doyle takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save made by Patrick Kenny.
73:10 Substitution Substitution Rob Hulse on for Bobby Zamora.
70:35 Assist by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.  70:35 Goal scored  Goal - Kevin Doyle - QPR 1 - 2 Wolves A goal is scored by Kevin Doyle from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. QPR 1-2 Wolverhampton.
69:33 Joey Barton fouled by Kevin Doyle, the ref awards a free kick. Patrick Kenny takes the free kick.
68:29 Adel Taarabt takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, David Edwards manages to make a clearance.
67:50 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nedum Onuoha by Kevin Doyle. Patrick Kenny takes the free kick.
64:41 Substitution Substitution Fitz Hall on for Luke Young.
63:15 Substitution Substitution Shaun Derry goes off and Armand Traore comes on.
62:41 Free kick awarded for a foul by David Edwards on Nedum Onuoha. Luke Young restarts play with the free kick.
60:17 Headed effort from deep inside the area by Kevin Doyle misses to the left of the goal.
57:55 Jamie O'Hara has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
56:53 Shot from outside the box by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake goes wide right of the target.
54:56 Sebastien Bassong gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Shaun Wright-Phillips. Strike comes in from Adel Taarabt from the free kick.
54:19 Handball by Bobby Zamora. Direct free kick taken by Roger Johnson.
52:45 Nedum Onuoha fouled by Steven Fletcher, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Patrick Kenny.
52:13 Kevin Doyle takes a shot. Save by Patrick Kenny.
51:13 Steven Fletcher takes a shot. Clearance by Anton Ferdinand.
50:02 Free kick awarded for a foul by David Edwards on Joey Barton. Free kick taken by Patrick Kenny.
49:10 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake challenges Anton Ferdinand unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Anton Ferdinand.
48:38 Steven Fletcher takes a shot.
48:10 Matthew Jarvis takes the inswinging corner, clearance made by Anton Ferdinand.
45:51 The assist for the goal came from Kevin Doyle.
45:51 Goal scored Goal - Matthew Jarvis - QPR 1 - 1 Wolves Matthew Jarvis grabs a goal from inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. QPR 1-1 Wolverhampton.
45:01 The match restarts for the second half.
45:01 Substitution Substitution Kevin Doyle joins the action as a substitute, replacing Richard Stearman.
45:00 +3:17 The referee calls an end to the first half.
45:00 +2:08 Shot from just outside the box by Matthew Jarvis misses to the right of the target.
45:00 +0:03 Direct free kick taken by Luke Young.
45:00 +0:03 Booking Booking Sebastien Bassong is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.
44:50 Foul by Sebastien Bassong on Shaun Wright-Phillips, free kick awarded.
43:35 Adel Taarabt takes a inswinging corner to the near post, save by Wayne Hennessey.
42:37 Corner taken right-footed by Adel Taarabt to the near post, clearance made by Roger Johnson.
42:02 Steven Fletcher is ruled offside. Patrick Kenny takes the free kick.
40:06 Steven Fletcher takes a shot from 35 yards and missed to the right of the target.
38:54 Jamie O'Hara challenges Joey Barton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Nedum Onuoha.
38:01 Luke Young crosses the ball in from the free kick.
38:01 Booking Steven Fletcher goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.
37:52 Steven Fletcher challenges Shaun Wright-Phillips unfairly and gives away a free kick.
37:37 Roger Johnson fouled by Bobby Zamora, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Jamie O'Hara.
35:50 Nedum Onuoha fouled by Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, the ref awards a free kick. Anton Ferdinand takes the direct free kick.
35:13 Taye Taiwo restarts play with the free kick.
35:13  Booking Roger Johnson is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
33:24  Dismissal Djibril Cisse is sent off by the referee for violent conduct.
33:06 Roger Johnson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Djibril Cisse.
32:33 Corner taken short by Matthew Jarvis.
31:09 Foul by Shaun Derry on Richard Stearman, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Wayne Hennessey.
29:37 Sebastien Bassong concedes a free kick for a foul on Bobby Zamora. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Joey Barton, clearance by Roger Johnson.
29:37 Free kick awarded for a foul by Bobby Zamora on Sebastien Bassong. Free kick crossed right-footed by Matthew Jarvis from right wing.
28:46 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Roger Johnson by Bobby Zamora. Direct free kick taken by Sebastien Bassong.
27:33 Anton Ferdinand challenges Roger Johnson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Steven Fletcher produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.
26:26 Bobby Zamora concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Ward. Direct free kick taken by Jamie O'Hara.
23:44 Substitution (Wolverhampton) makes a substitution, with Sylvan Ebanks-Blake coming on for Emmanuel Frimpong.
17:38 Bobby Zamora is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Wayne Hennessey takes the free kick.
15:30 Assist on the goal came from Shaun Wright-Phillips.
15:30 Goal scored Goal - Bobby Zamora - QPR 1 - 0 Wolves Goal scored by Bobby Zamora from deep inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. QPR 1-0 Wolverhampton.
14:29 Free kick awarded for a foul by Djibril Cisse on Richard Stearman. Direct free kick taken by Richard Stearman.
12:12 Shot from long range by Steven Fletcher misses to the right of the goal.
8:37  Free kick awarded for a foul by Luke Young on Steven Fletcher. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jamie O'Hara from left channel, clearance made by Shaun Derry.
5:55 Effort from outside the area by Adel Taarabt goes wide right of the goal.
3:44 Bobby Zamora takes a shot. Save by Wayne Hennessey.
3:08 The referee blows for offside against Steven Fletcher. Indirect free kick taken by Anton Ferdinand. Djibril Cisse takes a shot. Save made by Wayne Hennessey.
0:00 The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

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TEAM NEWS

Bobby Zamora is expected to make his QPR debut in a new strike partnership with Djibril Cisse.

Adel Taarabt and Armand Traore are back from Africa Cup of Nations duty and Jay Bothroyd could return from a groin problem.

On-loan defender Sebastien Bassong could make his Wolves debut after joining from Tottenham.

Midfielder Jamie O'Hara is fit after a double hernia operation but Karl Henry is still suspended.
MATCH PREVIEW

Mick McCarthy is living on borrowed time at Wolves. Two consecutive home defeats have piled on the pressure, and the Molineux misery plumbed new depths with Tuesday night's capitulation to Liverpool.

The boos intensified, the banners were out and even chairman Steve Morgan was incensed enough to deliver a scathing attack on the players in the dressing room. His patience has snapped and it's easy to understand why. Wolves are two points adrift of safety after a run of nine games without a win. In fact, they've only managed two victories since August!

    “QPR are on the up and their momentum makes them favourites but Mick McCarthy is nothing if not a fighter”

To be fair, they've been competitive on the road recently, drawing their last three matches in a row, but their frequent failings at home mean they need to start winning away and that won't be easy at Loftus Road.

Of course, Queens Park Rangers made the change at the top only last month. Neil Warnock was dismissed with the club still a point ABOVE the relegation zone. After his achievements last season some saw the decision as ruthless but his successor Mark Hughes has brought an immediate improvement and QPR are climbing the table again.

The club's wealth suggests a rosy future too and they were the biggest domestic spenders as the January transfer window closed. Djibril Cisse made an instant impact with a goal on his debut in Wednesday's draw at Villa. Bobby Zamora will hope to announce his arrival in similar style, while Nedum Onuoha and Taye Taiwo should stiffen the defence.

QPR are on the up in more ways than one and their momentum makes them favourites but Mick McCarthy is nothing if not a fighter. He's picked himself up from the canvas a few times in his career already. Ducking and diving to avoid that knock-out blow, only a fool would write him off just yet.
MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

    QPR won the reverse fixture 3-0 in September and are targeting the league double over Wolves for the first time since 1983-84.
    Wolves have won one of their last five league games against QPR - 1-0 at Molineux in the Championship in April 2009 when Sylvain Ebanks-Blake scored the only goal.
    Five of the last seven league meetings at Loftus Road have ended in a draw.

QPR

    Rangers have won one of their last 11 league matches - 3-1 at home to Wigan on 21 January.
    They have not kept a clean sheet for 14 matches, their longest run in the top flight since 16 in a row from October 1990 to February 1991.
    The west London club brought in six new players during the January transfer window, more than any other top-flight club.
    Bobby Zamora has never scored on his Premier League debut for a new club, failing to do so for Tottenham, West Ham and Fulham. He is yet to score against Wolves.

Wolves

    Wolves are enduring a nine-match winless run in the league (D4, L5).
    They have not won in their last 10 Premier League visits to London since a 3-1 victory at West Ham in March 2010 (D3, L7).
    Mick McCarthy's side have conceded in each of their last 20 league matches. They have not gone 21 matches without a clean sheet since a top-flight club record 23-match streak from December 1961 to August 1962.
    They are the only Premier League club yet to score in the opening 15 minutes of a match this season.
    Steven Fletcher needs one league goal to reach double figures for the second year in succession.
 

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