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McCarthy's Return to Molineux Special
Saturday, 29th Dec 2012 18:17

Town boss Mick McCarthy admitted that his return to Molineux was special, and not just because his current side beat his old club 2-0. The Wolves fans gave the Blues manager and his assistant Terry Connor a warm reception, both as they took to the field and as they returned down the tunnel after the final whistle.

McCarthy said: “It would be a lie if I said it was nothing special because it is. My last game here [a 5-1 home defeat to West Brom in February] I had to go out the back door and it was a really horrible day for me. I’ll never forget that.

“So, to have won and to have had the applause and ovation, I think it showed what most Wolves fans thought of me, rather than the minority that wouldn’t let me leave via the front door.

“And the ones that were singing for my [head] are doing it for StÃ¥le now. Be careful, you might get what you wish for.

“But that is a lasting memory for me now, being on the pitch, being applauded off. It was lovely. That is how I’d like to remember my time here, rather than anything else. Thank you to all them that did that for me today.”

Regarding the game itself, he was delighted with the performance: “I thought we were excellent. If Stan Cullis had been sat in the stand, he couldn’t have said that they deserved to win.

“The staunchest Wolves player, supporter, anybody wouldn’t get anywhere near saying we didn’t deserve that today on that performance.”

McCarthy says his game plan came off perfectly: “That’s what happens when you win, you can say that afterwards most times. It worked, I thought it was a good performance.

“They’ve worked so hard in the game and the players deserve credit for that because they put a real shift in.”

Wolves boss StÃ¥le Solbakken felt the display was similar to their last performance: “I think it was more or less the same story as against Peterborough. We started OK, not brilliant, but OK.

“And then after they scored their first goal, you could see it looked like an uphill battle from minute one after that.”

Solbakken wasn't sure about Kevin Doyle's early shout for a penalty: “I haven’t seen it but I struggle to see when Kevin Doyle is going to get a penalty at home this season. I think that’s the third or fourth time he has appealed for one this season.

“But that’s no excuse, we played for 80 minutes after that incident. And when you play so poorly, [you can’t] hang yourself up in that situation and hope that it would be different. He probably would have sent it over the bar today.”


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IvorFeeling added 23:45 - Dec 29
This is our best christmas for ages and looking forward to the Brighton match. Possible 10 points over christmas which would be magic?

Super Mick!
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IvorFeeling added 23:59 - Dec 29
Another aspect of the past few weeks is that agents and players looking to move can't help to have been impressed by Mick and the team. Think that Jan will also see us moving to strengthen in a much more positive way than under previous managers.
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MVBlue added 01:07 - Dec 30
The great thing about Mick is his gameplans and tactics. They are evident in this match which he limited Wolves to few chances, perhaps focused on the counter-attack. Versus Millwall the goals came from wide positions but low passes as their tall defenders ambled around the goal-mouth. Its great to have a manager with clear strategies, approaching each game with thought out tactics. This guy could be better than Burley.
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Sindre94 added 01:17 - Dec 30
Amazing!!
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nobbyclark added 03:19 - Dec 30
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Keaneish added 09:39 - Dec 30
We have a club again!
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Bluebert added 09:54 - Dec 30
Hi sirbobbystand, id be interested in those tickets if you still have them mate. Up the tractor boys
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confoosed_dot_com added 10:15 - Dec 30
Think this song might need an update.....

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roytheboy added 10:49 - Dec 30
Now Wolves can see what they have relinquished by parting with Mick; their loss is very much our gain, let's not forget either that Mick was appointed by Mr Evans who would have been ably supported by Mr Clegg.
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Gonefishing added 12:26 - Dec 30
Yes would love those tickets sirbobbystand - how do I get hold of you?
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StEtienne81 added 13:18 - Dec 30
SirBobbyStand, I'll buy the tickets off you, haven't been to a good away FA Cup tie for ages having being abroad for several years, please mail me on chris-barker@talk21.com Thanks
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StavangerBlue added 15:15 - Dec 30
I was at Wolves yesterday and WOW really what a transformation. The team had confidence, the defence worked as a team, there seemed to be a game plan and we looked dangerous at times. With a little more luck it could have been 0-4. The fans were proud to be blue yesterday and it is a long time since I felt that...before Roy Keane times I'm sure.

Still a way to go but COME ON TOWN!! Proud as punch today!
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alljezer added 16:19 - Dec 30
Nice comment Lennyboy. Love mick to bits. Have always said that the best managers are ex defenders. As for DJ, he will defo want to stay, I bet you he is loving it here, so are all the rest of the boys. The team spirit is f..kin amazing. COME ON YE BLUES!!!!!
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ian_marshall added 20:28 - Dec 30
Mick, I love you.
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Ohiotractorboy added 21:25 - Dec 30
I am more excited than I have ever been! Playoffs coming into sight (for legit this time lol)
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