Brilliant result today lads, honestly at half time, I was expecting a 4-0 demolition to be fair. To bring it back to 2-2 is awesome, and especially this being at the ‘fortress’ Britannia Stadium.

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and there is mr Pulis bemoaning our 1st goal was ‘offside’, bout time our luck changed. Stoke will NEVER be bigger than us, we should have won it in 2nd half. UTW

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Brill fightback,proud of Wolves today,who do you think Mick will play left back against the Gooners?

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Plenty of determination & commitment. This squad is definitely good enough to stay up. Surely Milijas must start against Arsenal. He has been instrumental in the last 3 goals we’ve scored.

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I think realistically we needed a win today although it was always going to be tough. However 2.v.0 down at half time we showed great charactor to get back into this game and snatch a point which come the end of the year coulf be a massive point. Welldone mick and the boys, we’re not picking up as many points as we would like but we are becoming difficult to beat
Utw
Super mick

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Great result, well done Jody! We can relax now as we have two easy games coming up.

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JODY CRADDOCK IS BECOMING A WOLVES LEGEND !!!!

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Since when have Stoke been a side that we should be pleased to salvage a point against. Stoke aren’t Chelsea or Arsenal if Wolves stand any chance of surviving these are the clubs we have to beat not think oh brilliant news we managed one point against the ‘mighty Stoke.’ Stoke are a championship side like burnley Sack McCarthy before its too late

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Saw the game yesterday and feared the worst in the first half. But what a change in the second! – we could have won it but a draw was probably a fair result overall.
Of our players, on this showing, the proof is there that Elokobi is not premier league class – unfortunately as he does try hard. With his speed and powerful build no-one should get past him but time and time again over the last few games, he has been our week-link with goals scored that he should have prevented had he stuck to his player.
Yesterday’s own goal is the last straw. Time to rest him i think.
Zubar didn’t have his best game – he should have put in a tackle on Etherington that led to the first goal. He was ok but not as strong as against Villa.
Their second goal should have also been prevented had we marked our players – which we should have been as it was a set-piece. Edwards was the closest player. Etherington’s strike from so far out was a great goal though.
The introduction of Milas in the second half was key to us getting back because finally we had someone who could put in a decent ball from set-pieces and the way Jody took the goals was just magical.
It was a good team effort and we needed a bit of luck – Jody’s first goal was probably off-side – but not before time.
The negatives were Iwolumo who didnt do anything right and doesnt look like he has what it takes in this league. No skill, no energy no speed. And even, Meihoffer looked more mobile than he did. Come back Keough – he may not score but at least he can hold the ball up and keep the play in the opposition half for longer.
I was disappointed in Kightly too- although willing, he kicked too many stray balls which lost us possession and seems too lightweight.
In the week’s ahead, we need to keep the energy levels up and playing it tight. With Milas on set-pieces, we will always have a chance of getting a goal.
And special mention to Henessey – apart one poor punch out – goes from strength to strengh.

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We needed to win, rubbish result. Arsenal and Chelsea next. Will be in the relegation zone come Blues at home.

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Give MM his due he did not give it up-Second half came out and ment real business. Have to say LUCK favours the brave and we got that and its about time.

The stadium was rocking Stokies were very agressive and they have that reputation, thourght some of their tackles were over the top but we gave as good as what we got.

Players left un marked was there second goal- we have to get close and aggressive in the box–Henry-Did someone say he was not good enough ?–Eat your words.
Doyle a problem all the game Zuber played really well. Wayne in one outstanding save and not much trouble with delap.

Fitness of our players seems to be great– Be really aggressive and we will come through of this I am sure.

Crazey Dave

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Oh can I just ask where the real Jody Craddock is and what this impostor has done with him??!!!!!

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Well done Wolves. In fairness Stoke are a poor team. Most exasperating for me was Kightly’s lack of self belief/bottle. He can talk the talk to the E & S, but he was a passenger on Saturday. Jarvis despite his wayward crossing at least gives the opposition something to worry about. I know Kightly needs more games under his belt, but I’m beginning to wander how long that will take. Milyas & Doyle are the only ones who have the creative nous to carve out openings and have to be automatic choices alongwith Henry. Still some way to go before all the starting 11 are automatic choices. We’re finding our way and have shown we have what it takes to survive, we are gaining in self belief and with half the luck Burnley have had we may even go places.

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Totally agree with your ‘team’. Stoke is never easy, they are a tough and ugly but usually very effective team – I’m glad to get them out of the way, also had we lost (I live in Stoke) I would not wanted to have gone through the door today!! As for the next two fixtures I feel we have more of a chance of getting something next week against Arsenal at home rather than Chelski away. Great finish from George and I think he is just about finished in this League now, Stearman is a far better player. Come on forwards/midfielders don’t be afraid to shoot and don’t give the next two opponents any respect. I suppose we will have one eye on the damn ref though!

Fight, fight wherever you may be.

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good come back but must start with best team,as i
said here on friday no place for george at fault
for 3goal now and must play milijas,and what do they do in training i think every corner, free kick
at least 1 player was un mark just no good just basics.

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Always pleased to get a result but the worrying thing for me is the absence of goals from the strikers. When are the so called hotshots Kightly and Doyle going to do the biz on the pitch? Also where is Mick’s “best player on the field” – his words – Keogh these days?

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Excellent come back, great character which is most impressive aspect of this side however its going to be tough to come back from 2 – 0 down against the better sides no disrespect too Stoke. A point away from home in this league is always good but again we can’t expect too stay up if we don’t win our winnable home games, i.e. Birmingham and Bolton after Arsenal and Chelsea games.

Credit too Mick for making the change at half time with Milijas making the difference and super Jody Craddock if he keeps this up he’ll be getting a new deal sooner than later. We did have some major luck for once in the first goal, it was offside but as Mick was saying after the game, it’s about time we had some decisions come our way.

Well done to the lads for their second half display, suggested changes would surely be Milijias starting for the next game and although I like big George but that own goal must be the final straw for the time being at least, Mancienne or Stearman at left back or could Zubar switch and allow Foley a return to the side?

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I think its obvious to everyone now that Milijas must start as he was the turning point of the game. But how do we fit him in? Surely against Arsenal we are going to need the steel of castillo and henry in the middle but Milijas wont even be nearly as effective on the wing. It seems Mccarthy has a tough choice to make on who to drop.

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Same again from me this week, what is he doing playing Elokobi, no room for sentiment, he still can’t take a throw in, connect a pass, read the game, he has no idea where his man is most of the time and when he put the ball in the net what was the arms up as he fell for? I am an admirerer of MM and always have been but surely he can see that when we come up against the next two teams we will be shredded if old George is in there. He needs to shed some of the muscle and maybe he will speed up a little. Also Milijas is probably the only player who can put a decent free kick in and yet again he is on the bench. Good fight back but these are games we should be winning.

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It’s good to see the spirit in the side but I’m afraid, for all our efforts, our results are relegation form.

If we lose to Arsenal next week – and, let’s face it, we could play really well and still lose, then we could easily drop to 19th. Whatever the score between Blackburn-Portsmouth one of the two go above us. West Ham have two home games Villa and Everton to achieve three points and it is possible that Hull will beat Stoke at home.

I hate being pessimistic but we’ve played all four clubs below us and not beaten one of them.

We desperately need some unexpected wins not draws to get a bit of breathing space, build confidence and get a bit more positive.

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IWELUMO /MAIEHOFER LOOKS OFF THE PACE AT THE MINUTE ,KIGHTLY DISTRIBUTION /OVERHIT PASSES, CROSSES ETC IS A CONCERN,MAYBE JARVIS/KEOGH HAVE LEARNT AND IMPROVED THERE FORM FROM BEING DROPPED,AND ARE WELL RESTED ,CMON MICK IF YOU CAN DROP KEOGH YOU CAN DROP ELOKOBI,ELOKOBI IS GREAT IN CERTAIN GAMES AGAINST CERTAIN TEAMS OR AS A IMPACT SUB

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Good away point. I think Mick needs to do his half time team talk before the game.

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SEB was god awful against the Villa..looked 4 seconds behind the game all the time. He still not up to match fitness in my opinion..So to start him in a game where you going to be harrassed and bullied as soon as you get the ball would be suicidal. Good decision from Super Mick in my opinion..
Kightly also needs to sharpen up, he does not make our team and should be ousted if he keeps coming up with 2nd rate displays such as yesterday.

Whoever said sack McCarthy is either an albion fan or a complete idiot who does not go to games.. WE DONT NEED YOU LOSERS AS FANS.. GO AND BE A PLASTIC FAN UP THE VILLA!!

think arsenal will beat us but I fancy we can give Chelsea a good run for their money.. They are the new arsenal in the way they dont like a bit of muscle and bullying..

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15 – dave edwards has been brilliant. y drop him? castillo should be the man to make way for milijas in my opinion.

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Good to come back from 2 down to get a point. Elokobi is a liability, he will never be good enough for this level – yes he tries hard, but he is not up to PL level.
Pleased to see Henry still making me eat my words – he is doing well, much better than I ever expected. The same can be said for Berra.
Iwelumo is another one that will not cut it in the PL, I know fans love Big Chris, and he is only just coming back from injury, but he will never get to double figures for goals and like Carl Cort, he SHRINKS when going for headers – for a big guy he should be more competitive in the air!
Here’s to a battling point against Arsenal!

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Once again no creativity as soon as Keough does not play we are unable to retain possession in our opponents half. I know he can’t score but he creates far more than anybody else in our attack. Doyle is being starved of chances up front and ends up trying to do it all himself which is just not possible. Pleased that we are becoming more stubborn though and the fighting spirit is keeping us going. Just more bite up front and we will be O.K.

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I’ve just been on “The Oatcake” to see a few of the pre and post match postings.

You have to wonder sometimes if they think this is still the side from 2003, predictions ranged from 6-1 to 2-1 to Stoke. No one predicted a possible draw.

We are not the same team they beat 4-2 at the Mol before promotion to the prem, albeit courtesy of a game turning pen for us that wasn’t given.

I think it’s fair to say they know what sort of team we are now, we never give up.

To be fair most of their posts were very self critical and only a few actually gave us the credit we deserved for our 2nd half performance. Nice to know they aren’t all instilled with the belief they can just beat anyone who plays Stoke “Real Madrid” City at home.

So I think we should be proud to upset most of their “we’ll thrash you dingle scum” (their words not mine) type fans, the arrogance of some fans is unbelievable sometimes with little or no respect for the opposition regardless of whether they give their team a game.

That was the type of match the phrase “A game of 2 halves” was coined for.

COME ON YOU WOLVES

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im taking my calander with me on saturday to cross the goals off so i dont forget the score.

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56, 57 Terry. 20th place last season and championship now, didnt stoke get 6 points off you?

I would bring in Stearman or Mancienne for big george on sat. Unbeaten in 3 games now fellas, and I fancy a point off the gooners, we will lose at chelsea and beat blues and bolton. We may temporarily go into the bottom 3 for the first time but come may we will be 16th. Only man utd and cheksea got points at stoke so far that is an incredible result. Kites is suffering from the narrow pitch where his pace is less effective. I would play Milijas in place of kites and edwards on the left to help the full back out.

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great effort to fight back for draw
Never mind Karl Henry – Craddock for England!!

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Well done to come back for a draw, good team effort.
Saw some great games against Arsenal in 50′s / 60′s. We will need to be at our best from the kick off and put out a side with maximum pace. especially in defence so Mancienne and Stearman have to start. Also start with Milijas as I think he will rise to the occassion.
Jody inspirational, we will need your influence on Saturday.
However it goes lets give the team the full Molineux vocal support from start to finish

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Jody awesome, in this form there is no stopping him. We will need him to steady the ship on Saturday. Agree that Milijas is due for a start, we will need his vision to make most of our chances. Maybe Keogh could do a job. Time to give big George a break, he gives his all, great attitude and character. He has improved lots since his arrival from Colchester but still more improvement needed for this level.With his determination I would not rule him out for the future
Lets make sure we play our part by giving Arsenal the traditional Molineux by being the 12th man on Saturday

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Just some food for thought :

1) Milijas – performed well, but the pressure was off when he came on. Haven’t Henry, Castillo and Edwards given us the midfield anchor to at least be in with a shout against teams recently? Im not saying he shouldn’t start, but the outcome hasn’t always been great when he has, so lets not expect too much if he does start against the gooners.

2) Elokobi – May be time for a rest, but weren’t there a load of you crying for him to come in for Ward earlier this season, when, arguably, Ward looked a million times better than George does now ????

3) Kightly – The guy is clearly getting back to full fitness. Why the agression towards him ? Lets let him get 5 games under his belt before we right off, potentially, one of our most creative players.

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67. truewolves

Eastwood won’t be there as Terry will (I guess) be watching his beloved Steptoes in the fizzy pop league.

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Also I’m confused 33. Bob Wolf is this the same one or the real one or what???? Only change from what you have said is Castillo in for Edwards, and Zubar must play.

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i read someone mention foley, i forgot bout him wots happenin there?? the 2 centre backs are good enough the full backs need changin

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