Irish Wolves and Opposition Irish

**Charlie Darwin** · 22/05/2011, 9:15 PM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

What's the situation with Stearman declaring for us? Is he up to it really? I can tell from the stats that Wolves' defence has been shocking all season and, although I haven't seen them really other than the odd game or highlights reel, they have looked poorly organised any time I've seen them. One memory I have of Stearman is of him racing down the field with the ball Joe Lapira-style before his haste caused him to trip over himself and fall flat on his face, the ball rolling onward and out of play.

Stearman and Berra have been left out of the last few games of the season and, until today, they've improved their defensive record.

**RiffRaff** · 22/05/2011, 9:15 PM

It was this one:

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw...-Molineux.html

"MICK McCARTHY will have to fight for his job even if he keeps Wolves in the Premier League.

McCarthy faces showdown talks with owner Steve Morgan even if he can spark a great escape, starting with the derby against West Brom today.

Morgan is said to be unhappy with the team's recent performances and worried about McCarthy's negative attitude.

Multi-millionaire Morgan is also frustrated that, despite investing heavily, his team has struggled all season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Jamie O'Hara is facing up to the possibility of his second relegation in two seasons while on loan.

Last term O'Hara failed to save Portsmouth from the drop. But the Spurs man believes Wolves are better placed to pull themselves clear of trouble.

"It wasn't very close- knit at Portsmouth," he said. "There were different managers, loanees and a lot of stuff going on off the pitch. It's different here because everyone sticks together"

**Drumcondra 69er** · 22/05/2011, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by RiffRaff

It was this one:

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw...-Molineux.html

"MICK McCARTHY will have to fight for his job even if he keeps Wolves in the Premier League.

McCarthy faces showdown talks with owner Steve Morgan even if he can spark a great escape, starting with the derby against West Brom today.

Morgan is said to be unhappy with the team's recent performances and worried about McCarthy's negative attitude.

Multi-millionaire Morgan is also frustrated that, despite investing heavily, his team has struggled all season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Jamie O'Hara is facing up to the possibility of his second relegation in two seasons while on loan.

Last term O'Hara failed to save Portsmouth from the drop. But the Spurs man believes Wolves are better placed to pull themselves clear of trouble.

"It wasn't very close- knit at Portsmouth," he said. "There were different managers, loanees and a lot of stuff going on off the pitch. It's different here because everyone sticks together"

Cheers.

I'll take a direct quote from Morgan to a respected journalist like James Lawton ahead of a News of the World splash every day of the week tho.

**Crosby87** · 22/05/2011, 11:32 PM

"Multi-Millionaire Morgan" LoL. Is that supposed to be impressive? Uhh, I would say club owners tend to be millionaires... on poor clubs. Many non club owners are. People on my street are lol. This guy needs to watch Austin Powers. Millionaire. Ha. What is this, 1984?

**geysir** · 23/05/2011, 12:01 AM

You missed your chance Crosby, Morgan bought Wolves for a tenner.

**tricky_colour** · 23/05/2011, 2:15 AM

Apparently it would have been a hat-trick of relegation for Stephen Hunt if Wolves had gone down!!
http://sports.xin.msn.com/barclays-p...medium=twitter

But Stephen Hunt handed the fans what they thought was a lifeline with an equaliser just three minutes from time, although Spurs' win meant Wolves would have stayed up in any event.

"I am thrilled and I am very proud of the players," McCarthy said. "I am shattered physically and emotionally. I went through the wringer. I feel like I should be dancing up and down with my knickers on my head. I can't do that, because I have to stay professional, but that is how I feel.

"I said all along that it would come down to May 22 and it might even be goal difference or goals scored. I do not even know the exact outcome. All I knew at the end of the game was that we had stayed up."

Hunt's goal was potentially worth �50 million -- the value to Wolves of staying in the Premier League -- and helped the Republic of Ireland midfielder avoid an unwanted relegation hat-trick of English top flight after he'd previously gone down with both Reading and Hull City.

"At half-time, I couldn't look the manager in the eye," Hunt said. "I don't think anyone could. We didn't know what to say.

"We were down in the dumps but Mick got us going again with his team talk.

"It was the most stressful day of my football career. I'll enjoy the moment," he added.

"The couple of goals we got were vital because it changed the way other teams had to play. Birmingham had shut up shop and then they had to go for it in the end and got beat.

"I heard the fans singing 'we need one more goal' and I don't think I have hit a more sweet shot or a more important one. We were mentally strong."

**Morbo** · 23/05/2011, 2:38 AM

But Stephen Hunt handed the fans what they thought was a lifeline with an equaliser just three minutes from time, although Spurs' win meant Wolves would have stayed up in any event

Just got to say thats a pretty clueless statement by that article. If Hunt hadn't scored there would have been no need for Birmingham to throw caution to the wind in search of the winner so they wouldn't have been caught on the counter and the game would more than likely have finished 1-1 if Hunt hadn't scored.

**tricky_colour** · 23/05/2011, 2:57 AM

Originally Posted by Morbo

Just got to say thats a pretty clueless statement by that article. If Hunt hadn't scored there would have been no need for Birmingham to throw caution to the wind in search of the winner so they wouldn't have been caught on the counter and the game would more than likely have finished 1-1 if Hunt hadn't scored.

Totally agree, Birmingham were having to throw everyone forward including their keeper at one point, when the goal was scored they only had 4 defenders back against 5 spurs forwards.

**drummerboy** · 23/05/2011, 7:54 AM

Delighted for Mick. His players really worked their socks off for him this season. However he will need to get in a few decent defenders if he wants to start moving up that table.

**paul_oshea** · 23/05/2011, 9:52 AM

Delighted to be wrong, i really saw them going down about 15 games ago, luck has kept them up really. Have to say wigan and blackburn did what they needed and although i didn't want them to stay up you have to give them credit for doing it on the last day when required.

CD mentioned before when i said mick should have put some money up for 2 decent CDs, that there weren't any available, that is just wrong, there are always players available, you need money probably, but you need good contacts and a good scouting network too. Mccarthy needs to sort that out, or they deserve to go back down next year. He is very blind to certain situations.

How have they invested heavily, bar doyle, hunt and fletcher (costing 6, 5, 6 mil i believe) who have they invested heavily in, mick has done wonders bringing up some of those players.....instant gratification these owners want.

**dr_peepee** · 23/05/2011, 10:55 AM

The should offer Ebanks Blake + Cash to Birmingam for Dann...

**geysir** · 23/05/2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

luck has kept them up really.

Luck has kept them up?
Winning enough points on merit has kept them up.
For the most part of the season they were slightly favoured to stay up.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 23/05/2011, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Delighted to be wrong, i really saw them going down about 15 games ago, luck has kept them up really. Have to say wigan and blackburn did what they needed and although i didn't want them to stay up you have to give them credit for doing it on the last day when required.

CD mentioned before when i said mick should have put some money up for 2 decent CDs, that there weren't any available, that is just wrong, there are always players available, you need money probably, but you need good contacts and a good scouting network too. Mccarthy needs to sort that out, or they deserve to go back down next year. He is very blind to certain situations.

How have they invested heavily, bar doyle, hunt and fletcher (costing 6, 5, 6 mil i believe) who have they invested heavily in, mick has done wonders bringing up some of those players.....instant gratification these owners want.

Bit harsh saying it was luck, they only lost 2 of their last 6 and picked up thw same points from thise games as Blackburn did. Makes no odds to the final table when you pick your points up whether it's the first day ot the season or the last....

**drummerboy** · 23/05/2011, 12:35 PM

Wolves have had some great victories this year beating most of the top teams. I'd be amazed if Mick was sacked.

**OwlsFan** · 23/05/2011, 1:58 PM

Sean St. Ledger perhaps?

**SkStu** · 23/05/2011, 3:36 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

CD mentioned before when i said mick should have put some money up for 2 decent CDs, that there weren't any available, that is just wrong, there are always players available, you need money probably, but you need good contacts and a good scouting network too. Mccarthy needs to sort that out, or they deserve to go back down next year. He is very blind to certain situations.

Most importantly, you need to find 2 decent centrebacks that want to move to Wolverhampton. This is one of the reasons that Wolves will usually always be a yo-yo team. With regards to money - Wolves are in, by a long way, the best financial state of every single premiership team. They have zero debit. In fact they put 20mil in the bank this season. Thats down to great leadership and unity from chairman to management.