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WOLVES FIRE MCCARTHY

Wolves were once again in the headlines when they fired their manager Mick McCarthy, ending his 6 year reign at the Molineux Stadium.

Wolves found themselves languishing in the relegation zone, and warning signs had been sounded the week before McCarthy’s dismissal, with the chairman finding it appropriate to enter the changing room at the end of another match which had ended in defeat.

Wolves were once again in the headlines when they fired their manager Mick McCarthy, ending his 6 year reign at the Molineux Stadium.

Wolves found themselves languishing in the relegation zone, and warning signs had been sounded the week before McCarthy’s dismissal, with the chairman finding it appropriate to enter the changing room at the end of another match which had ended in defeat.

The Wolves board are currently in the process of trying to appoint McCarthy’s replacement, with names such as Alan Curbishley and Steve Bruce being widely considered to be the front runners for the role.

The 1 – 5 defeat at home against West Brom proved to be the final straw for the Wolves board, with McCarthy receiving his marching orders after this match. The game before this embarrassing defeat was a courageous 2 -1 victory away against Queens Park Rangers, so McCarthy can perhaps view himself as being slightly unfortunate for being sacked so prematurely.

McCarthy was a real personality of the English game, and with such an energetic and likeable personality, it is a sad loss to the game. If Wolves are to have any chance of survival this season now, it is vital they appoint a manager who can unite the dressing room in quick fashion, as we are at the stage of the season now where every point and every match is crucial.

Upcoming games against Newcastle, Fulham, and Blackburn, are all games that Wolves can realistically aim to claim points from, so it is pivotal that a new manager and backroom staff are all in place before this run of matches in the Premier League.

UNDER PRESSURE

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and West Brom manager Roy Hodgson are two men under intense pressure. However, the pressure on Mick McCarthy relieved somewhat after the end of last week.

Wolves managed to beat QPR away from home in a thrilling encounter, which gives the opportunity for Wolves to take six points in three matches.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and West Brom manager Roy Hodgson are two men under intense pressure. However, the pressure on Mick McCarthy relieved somewhat after the end of last week.

Wolves managed to beat QPR away from home in a thrilling encounter, which gives the opportunity for Wolves to take six points in three matches.

This would put them comfortably above the relegation zone for the next few weeks at least. They are currently one point above the 17th placed Bolton. West Bromwich Albion are not in a much better position, as the fourth successive home defeat has only increased the pressure on manager Roy Hodgson.

That said, the current Premier League odds for relegation place Wolves and West Brom amongst the favourites to be in the bottom three at the end of the season.

The two managers will be locking horns during this weekend in the feisty Midlands derby. A lot of the Wolves have been turning their back on their own manager in recent weeks. Roy Hodgson has commented on this nature by the Wolves by saying that Mick McCarthy is a victim of his own success. Despite not spending extravagant sums of money, Mick McCarthy has been able to keep Wolves in the Premier league since their arrival from the Championship a few seasons ago. In the same period, West Brom have been relegated a few times.

Mick’s done a magnificent job and so has the owner there. Wolves is a well-run club and it’s a case of expectations when you do that well. He took them up and they stayed in the league, then people want to see you move on even further,” said Hodgson. Even though West Brom have lost four consecutive home matches, they have a five-point cushion from the drop zone.

However, Roy Hodgson is the sort of manager who will want to not add any pressure on to his players. As a result, he will want nothing from a victory against Wolves during the weekend.

WOLVES STICKING BY MICK

Wolves owner Steve Morgan has said that he is not willing to sack the manager Mick McCarthy, despite fans not been pleased with his tactics and team selection so far.

Mick McCarthy was instrumental in getting Wolverhampton Wanderers promoted to the Premier League a few seasons ago, but Wolves fans have never been happy with the manager.

Wolves owner Steve Morgan has said that he is not willing to sack the manager Mick McCarthy, despite fans not been pleased with his tactics and team selection so far.

Mick McCarthy was instrumental in getting Wolverhampton Wanderers promoted to the Premier League a few seasons ago, but Wolves fans have never been happy with the manager.

Now, the unhappiness has escalated to another level after a run of poor results, which have resulted in calls for his head. However, Wolves owner Steve Morgan refused to be carried away by the fans protest, as he says that he believes in Mick McCarthy’s work.

Neil Warnock has recently been sacked by QPR, while Blackburn Rovers are expected to sack Steve Kean, if results do not improve over the next few matches. This would leave only Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bolton without a managerial change at the bottom of the table.

A recent study revealed that managerial changes do bring an added boost to relegation battles, and Wolves could do with a lift given that they are just two places above the relegation zone, although only one point separates them from dropping into the dreaded drop zone. The latest online football betting odds suggest Wolves will struggle to avoid the drop.

Still, Mick McCarthy has been sounding extremely confident about their ability to prevent relegation, and has now been backed by Steve Morgan.

“Of course, we have problems but our philosophy is to work through the problems. This club is about stability and approaching things in a very business-like sense. The message is finally dropping with people that this is a club about stability. You have to work things through.”

Morgan has admitted that sacking the manager never works in the real world because it would not provide enough stability to the club, which is key to getting results over the long-term.

Sacking managers, according to Steve Morgan, works only in the short term.

McCarthy has no problem with Stoke tactics

Mick McCarthy will have no problem if Stoke City employ controversial tactics when they play his Wolves side this weekend.

Both sides have to agree to the use of a towel to dry the ball before a thrown in, but some accused Shotton and his club of attempting to circumvent the regulation by wearing a special shirt with a towelling lining, something he later denied.

Mick McCarthy will have no problem if Stoke City employ controversial tactics when they play his Wolves side this weekend.

Both sides have to agree to the use of a towel to dry the ball before a thrown in, but some accused Shotton and his club of attempting to circumvent the regulation by wearing a special shirt with a towelling lining, something he later denied.

The Potters made the headlines after their win against Spurs on Sunday for more than one reason, with Ryan Shotton’s shirt and towel combination taking some of the column inches away from the result which upset the Premier League betting odds.

However, McCarthy told the Wolves’ website that he would not be bothered if Stoke tried such a ploy against him, and that there is other more pressing things to worry about.

“What I think you can do is defend the throw in the first place. I never used to wipe my hands on anything and I could throw the ball to the far post. I’m not bothered about all that caper, no. Defend it.”

He added that no one would expect the top sides to leave out their best players, so no one should be asking Stoke to remove a tool from their arsenal.

McCarthy also revealed that he would not be looking to change his own tactics, underlining a commitment to the high-tempo pressing game which he has employed during his time at the club.

According to the manager, it suits the players and has helped the side secure some good results at home.

MCCARTHY DISAPPOINTED

When you play against the side who have decimated the Premier League Champions 6-1, you could be forgiven for hoping for anything less than a drubbing.

Considering Wolves came through the game against Manchester City with a 3-1 loss, there might be much to be happy about, but the sad matter of fact is that they left the Etihad Stadium without any points.

“We played well. We had to defend in the first-half and Wayne Hennessey made a couple of magnificent saves.

“You can imagine how he feels. He is as good as any goalkeeper in this league and it is such a shame it has cost us.

When you play against the side who have decimated the Premier League Champions 6-1, you could be forgiven for hoping for anything less than a drubbing.

Considering Wolves came through the game against Manchester City with a 3-1 loss, there might be much to be happy about, but the sad matter of fact is that they left the Etihad Stadium without any points.

“We played well. We had to defend in the first-half and Wayne Hennessey made a couple of magnificent saves.

“You can imagine how he feels. He is as good as any goalkeeper in this league and it is such a shame it has cost us.

“I’m disappointed we haven’t got anything and we let them off the hook. It was set up for us to get something.”

MCCARTHY REMOVES ANY DOUBT

Mick McCarthy has said that his job is not under any threat and he is confident of success shortly. Wolves are 20th after suffering a 2-1 loss to Wigan on Boxing Day.

“Am I feeling the pressure? It’s always the same from outside,” said McCarthy ahead of Wednesday’s match against Liverpool at Anfield.

“I don’t worry about that at all because I have a good relationship with everyone at the club.”

Mick McCarthy has said that his job is not under any threat and he is confident of success shortly. Wolves are 20th after suffering a 2-1 loss to Wigan on Boxing Day.

“Am I feeling the pressure? It’s always the same from outside,” said McCarthy ahead of Wednesday’s match against Liverpool at Anfield.

“I don’t worry about that at all because I have a good relationship with everyone at the club.”

Wolves have been linked with bids for Rodrigo Possebon and Emmanuel Eboue in the January transfer window.