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WOLVES RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

Wolverhampton Wanderers are back to winning ways following their 2-1 home win over Aston Villa in their Midlands Derby clash in the Premier League. Wolves came into the game on the back of a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Leeds United at home just before the recently concluded international break and they were able to bounce back from the defeat with a win over Villa. Wolverhampton Wanderers were cruising to a win over Leeds United after scoring two first half goals through Francisco Trincao and Jonny Castro only for them to fall apart in the second half after Mexican striker Raul Jimenez was given his marching orders for two yellow cards. Leeds went on to win the game by scoring three goals after the Jimenez red card through the likes of Jack Harrison, Rodrigo Moreno and Luke Ayling.


For the Villa game, Wolverhampton Wanderers also scored two goals in the first half and they would go on to secure victory as a result unlike the Leeds United game. Continue reading WOLVES RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

Jackett Completes First Summer Signing

Kenny Jackett has completed his first summer signing as he secured the services of Tommy Rowe who was out of contract at Peterborough United which means that Wolverhampton managed to add him into the squad on a free transfer as the newly promoted Championship League club made their move faster than Leeds United and Blackburn who were some of the other clubs interested in signing the 25 years old player.

Tommy Rowe expressed his delight about being transferred to his new club Wolverhampton Wanderers as he talked during a press conference and said:

Kenny Jackett has completed his first summer signing as he secured the services of Tommy Rowe who was out of contract at Peterborough United which means that Wolverhampton managed to add him into the squad on a free transfer as the newly promoted Championship League club made their move faster than Leeds United and Blackburn who were some of the other clubs interested in signing the 25 years old player.

Tommy Rowe expressed his delight about being transferred to his new club Wolverhampton Wanderers as he talked during a press conference and said:

“I am delighted to have joined Wolves as soon as I heard the club was interested I was very keen. Everything about Wolves really appeals to me. The fact it’s a big club, the fans, how well they did last season, it’s an exciting prospect for me and exciting to be looking forward to the future and all the possibilities. And I am looking forward to playing in the Championship again. After being there before and tasting what it was like I always wanted to get back there.”
Rowe penned a 2 year long contract with Wolverhampton but he isn’t the only player that Kenny Jackett wants to add to his squad during this summer transfer window as Harry Maguire remains being a top target.

Sheffield United has already rejected 2 offers from the Wolves as they have already launched bids in the region of €1.5 million for the 21 year old English defender but the side of Kenny Jackett has increased their offer to €2 million.

Richard Stearman has lured the attention of clubs around Europe as he formed a superb partnership with Danny Batth in the defence of Wolverhampton but even with all the interest that Stearman has attracted, he is expected to sign a new contract with the team of Kenny Jackett and remain with the club at least for another season.

WOLVES SNAP UP VAN DAMME

Wolves have made their first summer signing with the capture of Belgium full-back Jelle Van Damme from Anderlecht.

Van Damme moves to Molineux on a three-year deal with an option for a further 12 months after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for the 26-year-old. Manager Mick McCarthy was pleased to have snared Van Damme, who has experience of life in England having played for Southampton in the 2004/05 campaign.

“Jelle is a player we’ve been watching for a long time and I’m delighted we’ve managed to sign him,” said McCarthy.

Wolves have made their first summer signing with the capture of Belgium full-back Jelle Van Damme from Anderlecht.

Van Damme moves to Molineux on a three-year deal with an option for a further 12 months after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for the 26-year-old. Manager Mick McCarthy was pleased to have snared Van Damme, who has experience of life in England having played for Southampton in the 2004/05 campaign.

“Jelle is a player we’ve been watching for a long time and I’m delighted we’ve managed to sign him,” said McCarthy.

The Wolves boss continued: “He is a versatile defender who can play in several different positions and also boasts Champions League experience with Anderlecht and 22 international caps with Belgium.

“Playing in the Premier League is going to be a new challenge but from talking to him it’s one he is clearly looking forward to and relishing.

“There were other clubs who were keen to sign him but we were able to get in early and register our interest and get the deal done.