Goalkeeper Matt Murray’s latest comeback game for Wolves has ended in frustration after just 45 minutes.
The giant stopper, playing in a friendly against Wigan at Compton, limped off at half-time with a dead-leg.
Murray was injured in an innocuous looking challenge, as he came to collect a low cross towards the edge the penalty area.
The luckless Wolves shot-stopper should hopefully be back in action soon, as he was able to continue for the rest of the half before being substituted at half-time to be replaced by youngster Richard Woolley.
Wolves also handed match practice to former Sunderland midfielder Jeff Whitley, who was one of five half time changes. Whitley is at the club to get fit following his release from the Stadium of Light.
The home side lost 1-0 to a deflected Joe Holt corner in the 24th minute following a defensive mix-up.
Mick McCarthy’s men went close on a number of occasions as George Friend, Jason Shackell, Mark Davies, Darren Potter and Michael Gray also gained valuable match practice.
Academy Sam Winnall twice went close in the first half for Wolves, while Ashley Hemmings saw an effort smothered by Wigan keeper Neil Postlethwaite.
26 Comments
Another ex-Sunderland player, Thick Mick OUT
I love matty murray
he is by far our best keeper but in my opinion it is time to get him fit and sell him
He will never play a full season
Such a shame for such a gifted keeper
Matt Murray injured and an ex-sunderland player turns out…. what a suprise !!
Seriously, I hope this latest injury is just a minor set back for murray.
this man is made of glass
when will Wolves stop paying his wages and write this off as a player with massive potential but too injury prone………
its gettin ridiculous now. Its a shame but lets face it. Career over? Wud definetly be england number 1 without injuries. But it happens
here we go again (1), hes at the club to get fit, read the statement before trying to read between the lines..n as for the thick mick comment…youre name Mick by any chance..stupid is as stupid does…n a member of sandwell town by the sounds..
Keep the faith boys & in Mick we trust..
The futures bright, the futures ORANGE…n Black
It’s a dead leg! Nothing to worry about.
Everybody just chill out a little bit. He’ll be fine in a few days.
OOOPPS! SORRY thought this was a wolves page.
oopps sorry! thought i was on a wolves page.
#1, So we’re sitting second in the table, and we should kick out our manager because he gives a game (not a contract - just a game) to an ex-Sunderland player you’ve presumably never seen play ?
Is there anything Mick can do that wouldn’t result in you demanding his head ? And are there any managers at all in the Championship who deserve to keep their jobs given that 22 of them are below us ?
A more sensible comment would be some sympathy for Matt. Top bloke, top keeper but horrible luck. At least the injury doesn’t sound too bad.
Jeff Whitley training to get fit. The last i heard he was about three stone overweight.
1/ …sums up the south bank that comment. stay out of molineux, you’re not welcome.
Some of the boneheads on here are unbelievable, stick to phoning Tony Butlers show.
Ffs read the story, it’s only a dead leg.
Cardiff Wolf, a true Wolves fan!!!! Orange? You must be a Baggie me thinks.
4 i think you could be right….its time to hang his boots up, pity really such a tallent,a fit murray would have been england no1
Cardiff Wolf, i think you mean GOLD and Black
omg fans are you kidding me its a dad leg not a broken one hes not injury prone he has just got 2 bad injurys in a row and one before that . whos to say he wont ever get injurd agen ? al ic an say isd get behind him we aint going to get any money for him at the mo and he is englands best keeper so just lesave off him do u reli think he is asking to get injured? so just shut it and be positive
Lay off Matt Murry he is a great keeper, remember Chris Kirkland, he was injury prone in his early days as well. Give the guy a break. Also to number 1 Mick out !!!! were 2nd best start for 40 years you fool !!!
9. Gibbonry - You are spot on, its a dead leg, nothings broken nothings damaged. Matt will be back sooner rather than later. In the menatime Hennessey will be on the bench for at least a month with Ikeme taking the reigns at No1. Then I think Matt will be back with avengeance. Hennessey will be No2 and Ikeme loaned out to another Championship club but will not be allowed to play against us
#1 , my god why do you and your sort come on here? you try and make everyone here as bitter and twisted as you and your perennially negative mates.
#12, spot on , agree with every word.
It IS only a dead leg, ive had them playing football, and while they feel like youve had a kick from a racehorse at the time, given 48 hours youre as right as rain again, so leave off with the “injury prone” and “flog him” comments and give the lad encouragement, after all he is a wolves player, but there again, a small minority on here are only happy when slating a wolves player, the manager, coaches, scouts, kit man, tea lady or any one who happens to be walking past molineux at the time!!
I received a dead leg at work yesterday…..and guess what…..I’m fine today, just a little bruising!!! I would quite happily dive around on the ground for £10k a week!!
ITS A DEAD LEG…….E & S are getting desperate!!
It is now time to get him off the pay roll He is a liability. We need fit keepers we need to move forward no time for sentiment . sorry matt time to go.
Hennessey is still no.1 no doubt about it! He is the best of the 3 when you consider how injury prone Murray is. Hennessey should come back in on Saturday. Ikeme didn’t do anything wrong at Swansea its just that Hennessey is a better goal keeper. He’s played a lot of consecutive games and has barely made a mistake. And if we had to sell 1 of the 3 it definately wouldn’t be Hennessey! Hennessey is no.1 !
Hennessey is no.1 no doubt about it!!!!
We are fortunate to have 3 excellent keepers.
Well said to all the positive comments and constructive critics the negative lot are a waste of space!
Wolves forever.