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Adlene Guedioura out for six weeks
Monday 1st August 2011, 11:35AM BST.
Wolves have received an injury blow with news that Adlene Guedioura will be out for a minimum of six weeks.
The Algeria World Cup star is to undergo an operation on his troublesome right ankle after failing to shake off the problem he’s had since before returning to pre-season training.
It’s the second big blow to hit Guedioura, who only returned from a broken leg in March, and will sideline him for at least the first four Premier League games of the season, with the Queens Park Rangers home game on September 17 the earliest he could be expected to return to action.
Manager Mick McCarthy said: “I’m hoping Adlene will only be six weeks once he’s had his operation. It’s been a bad few months for Adlene, but you would have to ask him about that.
“We want him fit because he’s a good player but injuries are just part of the game, unfortunately.
“I said to George Elokobi on Saturday, ‘how do you feel going back to Ipswich?’ because that was where he did his cruciate and medial ligaments, and he wasn’t bothered.
“At least David Edwards is coming along nicely now.”
The grim bulletin on Guedioura leaves Wolves a player down when McCarthy has already made signing a central midfielder a priority.
McCarthy also insisted defender Richard Stearman would be staying after speculation that Ipswich were interested in him.
The Wolves boss added: “I wouldn’t be willing to let him go, so that knocks that one right out of the water.
“’Stears is part of my squad and he’s staying.”
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I was out for six weeks once. I only meant to go out for Friday night but that’s the effect The Newhampton has on me.
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PeteNuts – 6 weeks? I once went away for the weekend and came back 3 months later! – it was in the Summer (out of season) and she was well worth it but it cost me my job!
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What a lovely story, Sir Bill! I suspect that I may just have met the future Mrs PeteNuts this weekend, so I am full of feelings of sweet L-U-V!
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I was out for 6 weeks once but then I changed my mind and started dating women again
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I was out for 6 once, but I complained to the umpire and the Indians let me bat again.
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i too was out for 6 weeks once, but id told them i thought Albion could be as big as club as wolves one day and they put me straight back into my straight jacket and locked me up again.
Bare with me, its hard to type with my tongue
on a serious note, im really disapointed bout adlene getting injured AGAIN ! as i think if he’s fit could be the perfect player to play alongside ohara in the middle.
I rate him higher than Henry, no disrespect to him but not my type of player to be honest.
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Adlene is the one reason I think we’re fine in central midfield, so just sort the left back out Mick and we’re ready to make a mark this time around. Speedy recovery Adlene mate!
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Out for six weeks chillin in w’ton! easy
Try spending six weeks out fighting tigers in rain forests and drinking your own urine through the skin of a freshly killed snake on the sands of the sahara. With only my scout toggle for company.
These modern day pampered footballers hey. jeez.
Bear G
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This is what makes Wolverhampton a great place to be from……we come born with a wicked sense of humour!!!
Well done Ian Bell!!! I wonder if we score a goal next season,and it’s ruled off side,if we complain to the opposistion captain we get them to let it stand? Can you imagine Fergie’s face!!!
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5 Ian Bell
I take my hat off to you!
Perhaps after we have bowled the Indians out again today we will let them ALL bat again :)
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@ 7 Sorry WurzelWolf, the numbers changed. Aimed at 8. My fault for joining in the flippancy. Recover soon, Adlene. UTW
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PeteNuts – Good Luck with the new love – a Newhampton Lass I suspect?
Anyone think we need a Left Back??
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I was out for 6 weeks, then I had to go to the big school!
Speedy recovery Ad. Any news on the possible sale of Matt Jarvis to the Gooners?
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I was out for six weeks once, i think the Dentist gave me too much gas !!!
Come on me Babbies
P.S is it a bit slow in Wolvo today ??
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This is a shame, I was hoping he could have made a good impact from the start this season, let’s hope he does recover soon.
I see that McCarthy has played Zubar at CB, perhaps he has woken up to his best position, will he be good enough time will tell, but without him being tried we will never know, then maybe Foley will be able to be restored to his best position and get on with his game.
Stop tinkering this season!
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Is his middle name Lucky ? good squad player but we arent short of similar quality midfield players.
All this talk of no more signings is a huge worry. We needed 3 new defenders minimum. If anyone thinks Johnno will halt the tide on his own, they are deluded.
Ask Mick how many free headers from corners did Celtic have the other week.
And quel surpris (sort of f me in french) an untracked runner from midfield scores for Ipswich, and didnt it just have to be that idiot Bowyer.
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Is it just me or does anyone else think we need a LB ?
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17 – I think we could do with a new left back… i’m surprised it’s never been mentioned before
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EUREKA!!!! Lets all stop asking for a LB and another CB and ask for another two Forwards and a right sided wide man and we may get what we really want!!!
It’s got to be worth a try as we will just be ignored and Jez will go and buy whatever he wants anyway!!! EUREKA!!!!
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Call me crazy but dont you think Hunt would make an amazing left back??
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I was out at work for 6 weeks..I spent the next 65 years on the dole.
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It seems the Arsenal and Jarvis rumours are gathering pace now!!! Hope its not true as I feel the board would accept a sensible offer but not re-invest it in the team! If we could spend it all, and that means including the wages he was on, id accept 12 million and buy Dann and another quality midfielder. Having said that, a club like our could not tempt a £12m player which we currently have on the books!
Hard one, but to be fair its all about the re-investment on the pitch if we do sell. Hope we dont though. Gonna be a truggle this season as it is.
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Ok so now i’m getting the feeling we are not going to buy another CB or LB. Time to move on,my ideal defence in this case is Stearman RB,Zubar CB, Johnson CB, Ward LB.
aNY THOUGHTS BOYS!!!!
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I toodled over to Norfolk on the sat and was jolly impressed with the Hammill lad. Hope Michael gives him a decent go of it in the upcoming. Felt a bit for young Keough though, unloved and unwanted, know how he feels. He looked like he was playing with those exact thoughts in his nodder. Shame about the Guedioura chappie, not been blessed with good fortune since arrival on these sunny shores eh, what! Oh well, onward and upward. Tally ho etc…
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My Mother-in-law was out for 6 weeks once!
Teach her not to come here critisin!
Any Leftback rumours about???
OoD.
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I was out for 6 weeks once.
Or was it 30 years!!!
UTW
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Maybe Mick could try Ward at Left Back? if it worked it could save us a bob or two?
20Wevvowolf – You’re mad…
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Get these in:
Lewis McGugan (to cover for Guediora)
James Tompkins
Liam Ridgewell
Outlay should be no more than £7 million for the three of them. McGugan is a goalscoring midfielder with a great long range shot, is the right age and has great potential.
Tompkins is assured on the ball, has the experience and is a good age
Liam Ridgewell, could be the best answer to our LB problem.
Getting them would make me sleep a bit better in the run up to what is going to be another difficult season me thinks.
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It is difficult at the moment with noises coming out of the Wolves camp at present regards our squad? I understand fully that we have to move on deadwood but potentially 12 have gone and we have not spent anywhere near what I would have expected either. Assuming that Ikeme goes out on loan and we shift Keogh, Vokes and the Hoff, this is what is left of the senior squad:-
Hennessey, De Vries, Foley, Zubar, Stearman, Johnson, Berra, Craddock, Elokobi, Ward, Kightly, Jarvis, Hunt, Hammill, Henry, Guedioura, Milijas, Edwards, O’Hara, Doyle, Fletcher, Ebanks-Blake
3 spaces! A left back, central midfielder and forward/goalkeeper.
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Just reading that report makes you know we will struggle again,..as MM said to big George, but Dave Edwards is coming on nice…championship players still in our team 3 years on.
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23, Ed wolf
I do think Zubar could be an interesting Central defender (can he jump and head the ball?) but is’nt RB Foley’s natural position ? and while we’re thinking about it what about a new LB ????
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Maybe Mick could try Elokobi at Left Back? if it worked it could save us a bob or two?
Other than Ridgewell (who is as much a Left Back as Stephen Ward) I’ve not read one players name suggested who is available and is better than Ward or Elokobi??
I look forward to a list of names with price and salary requirement.
UTW
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8 Bear Gryls
I would change your travel agent if i was you !!!
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I’m very pleased with the squad for next season – I brought a wolves shirt (off ebay) with WARD and 3 on the back five years ago and I still get to wear it now… cost me over a tenner but it’s proven value for money so can’t complain.
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32, Sir Billy,
No flies on you is there ? crackin idea but i think big George is earmarked for the position of prop forward !!
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I think this is a serious blow for us, i thought Addy could have made a real mark this season along side Jamie O, i know one or two on here think we should get a new LB, and a fair point, but unless Karl Henry starts goin forwards as well as back and sidewards ( yes i know he’s a holding midfielder, but there’s no point holding it till you lose it !) we lose too many opportunities to catch teams on the counter !!
UTW
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Just heard that Joey Barton has been released free!! He’s as mad as a hatter but i would love to see him in our midfield,and then sell Henry to Cardiff or any other Championship club more his standard if you get my drift!!
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25 Wolf in Black
There is a rumour goin round that Elokobi is a LB !!!
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I once worked for a candle maker. In the rush up to Christmas, he got short of stock to make the candles, and I remember him sending me out for 6 wicks…Ta da…
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Guys I have an idea which none of you have thought of which has really suprised me considering so many of you know so much about football. How about we try playing Ward or Elokobi at left back?? We dont need to sign a left back!!! Whats all the fuss about? lol
Some Wolves fans will thow a party if we sign a left back! It will never happen though surely.
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Guedioura does seem to be rather unlucky with injuries. Hopefully this operation will sort things out for him.
Meanwhile Joey Barton is available on a free transfer. He’s a bit like Marmite, you either love him or loathe him. However, on his day he can be a very influential player.
If Wolves really are looking for an alternative to Karl Henry, then maybe Barton would be perfect choice.
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Joey Barton on a free got to be a good deal , he’ll give us so many more options, ok he’s a bit of a merchant, but he’ the type you want in your side and not against you, 37 Ed Wolf i’m with you this is the first post for ages thats got me aroused !! woooah, i mean mentally not physically, so i’m just off for a quick …….think !!!!!!!
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The thing is, i don’t really understand why Mick & Jez are taking so long signing a left back. There are so many left backs in football and any left back that doesn’t play for Wolves is by default, better than what we have, available, affordable & would walk over broken glass to play for the club……..
It’s s simple. All they’ve got to do is log onto the transfer lift, go into “attributes” and make tackling, technique, marking & pace a minimum of 14 & then just take your pick…. probably pick up some south american wonder kid.
SHOW some AMBITION !
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no 23 EbinburghWolf we lasses have ideas also…..
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Micks been out for six weeks looking for a left back.
Sir Billy the future mrs Petenuts i guess will only be introduced to the Newhampton on the wedding night and will spend a honeymoon weekend there also taking in a Wolves match.
No20 Hunt as a left back worth a punt.
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Can Joey Barton play Left Back????
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A man had six children and was very proud of his achievement.
He was so proud of himself that he started calling his wife, ‘Mother of Six’, in spite of her objections.
One night they went to a party. He decided that it was time to go home, and wanted to find out if his wife is ready to leave as well.
He shouted at the top of his voice,”Shall we go home, Mother of Six?”
His wife, irritated by her husband’s lack of discretion shouted back, “Anytime you’re ready, Father of Four!”
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See Lee Wallace played a blinder for Rangers the other day.Hmmmmm
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Adlene get well soon kid.Do rememeber dont be to down hearted as MM would not have you playing in first few matches anyway.
Even “WARD” know’s we need a left back.It’s just his father who does not know,Oh and his step-dad Sir.Billy Quiet!
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Sue Number 44…….Please accept my sincere apologies, and i ment to ask if any of our loyal and wonderful fans had any thoughts and that includes our beautiful Girl Wolves fans!!!
Sorry UTW
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im a good left back,well compared to our options anyway
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http://www.expressandstar.com/uk/uk-sport/2011/08/01/barton-available-on-free-transfer/
Wonder if the 3 M’s are interested? An excellent back-up for Ad & as previously stated, competition for Henry.
As Matthew Upson got a club yet?
So looking forward to the next season.
W.T.I.D.
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Sir William of Quietness,
I do believe Joey Barton was left back when Newcastle went to the USA !!!
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Why did he not have the op 8 weeks ago?
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Totally off the story subject but…..
I try to attend every game both home & away and have just recieved my email about the away game at villa! £43 for an adult ticket that is also being shown on t.v, we have all heard the debate about football now being out of reach price wise for alot of fans but if we start paying these ridiculous prices i fear it will be out of reach for nearly everyone! the state of this country at present and they try to charge this amount for a football game is madness!!
I urge fans not to pay it as it can only result in other clubs following suit!
I will not be attendending and that would still be the case if it wasnt on the box.
Another example of how greed is eating its way through football!
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22,Rich.If Jarvo is worth £12 million what price Ward.International left back,can play anywhere in midfield,a goal to be remembered at Liverpool (mind you his only goal in 4 1/2 years)Captain last saturday,Why is Fergie/Wemger not on the phone.
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EdinburghWolf-apology accepted.
Sir Billy would you really like Joey Barton? I think he’s a good player but he’s a nightmare!!!
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joe barton / i remember dick barton inthth 1920s we could do with him at the moll he had a gun so he was a good shooter, its hot today i get so bored in this bedsit.talking to meself cant wait for WOLVES to kick it off
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Well I may sound mental but i still reckon Hunt would be a class left back!
I’m going to stick my neck out here and put my line up based on no more signings for next season:
Hennessey
Foley (RB)
Johnson (CD)
Zubar (CD)
Hunt (LB)
Hammill (RM)
O’Hara (CM)
Guedioura (CM)
Jarvis (LM)
Fletcher
Doyle
who here can spell Guedioura without looking? i Cant!
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57 Sue – Just trying to think of someone to play left back! the pubs and clubs in Wolverhampton would love Barton in Town…..
Maybe all those calling for us to sign a left back can actually come up with a name of someone that a:Wolves can afford b:Has Premiership experience and c:is better than Ward or Elokobi???
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Crowfish – I won’t be going to Villa either at that price.
Sadly it is going to be necessary to pick and choose away games from now on – I can’t justify the cost when the game is on the telly and I have already paid a Sky subscription.
The game has gone mad when clubs are paying £25-30M for players and then screwing the fans over on ticket prices.
UTW
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How about Kightly at left back?…or call USA back? He could do a job there…frighten a few wingers. Fingers crossed for no injuries at Real Zaragoza. Johnson now Captain. Thanks Karl – a real Wolves player.
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I saw andy thompson down the gym last week.. think he’s trying to burn off a bit of timber!
Perhaps he could come back and play left back?
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Well done E&S for closing off other threads this don’t give overseas diehards must chance to comment!!
So – Dave Jones going to the Latics – why would we be interested in this move. DJ had his chance to sign a new contract with us but chose to see his contract out, so over for me.
Roger Johnson as Captain – this is the most astute piece of management by Mick during his tenure so far. Karl we salute you for your 3 year effort in this role & just maybe you might have the vision to see in front of your game rather than worrying about whats behind you – that is probably why he has always been labelled the crab. The appointment of RJ is the seasons masterstroke by Wolves & we haven’t started yet (forget friendlies). CB see all the game & bark orders big time – I’m loving this – COYW
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