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Jackett's a fan of ex-Wolves man Adlene Guedioura

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Adlene Guedioura makes his latest Molineux return tomorrow - and Wolves boss Kenny Jackett admits he's a fan. more

The 29-year-old sharp-shooting midfielder, who is on loan at Watford from Crystal Palace, will be aiming for a repeat of his long-range winner for Nottingham Forest the last time he played at Wolves in November 2012.

Algeria World Cup star Guedioura played 34 Premier League appearances for Wolves after moving from Belgian club Charleroi for £2m in 2010.

He quickly became a crowd favourite with the Molineux masses and spent two-and-a-half years there before joining Forest.

Wolves head coach Jackett is also an admirer and said: "I'm sure he's looking forward to coming back to his former club as well and we'll be looking to do well.

"He's a really talented player - he made a good impression at Palace when Alan Pardew first took over.

"He put him on as a sub in the Premier League and his physical presence changed the game for them.

"Then he moved on or hasn't held down a place, but he was very impressed with him on that particular day.

"He has a good range of passing and a good presence.

Jackett believes Guedioura is a better player now for his time at Molineux, where he also recovered from a broken leg in September 2010.

I'm sure he's learned from his time and experience at Wolves and it's stood him in good stead for his career because he does look like a talented player and is playing well for Watford," said Jackett.