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Rotherham v Wolves - five talking points

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Wolves earned a much-needed victory when they won 2-1 at Rotherham on Saturday.

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Goals from James Henry and Danny Batth lifted some of the gloom surrounding the club after a previous run of one win in eight games.

Wolves correspondent Tim Spiers picks out five talking points.

November Pain

Perhaps it shouldn't have come as such a surprise that Wolves ended their winless run, what with the chance of month. Tranmere Rovers were the opponents the last time Wolves won a match in November, in 2013.

While this year's month (three draws, one defeat) wasn't as disastrous as the five-game losing streak in 2014, it was a frustrating few weeks that had many doubting if a push for the play-offs was ever going to start.

And it's amazing how a win changes the outlet slightly - Wolves are now unbeaten in four, and five points off the play-offs.

Saturday's scrappy victory over a side in the relegation places hasn't dispelled those doubts. But it was a start.

Big call from Jackett

Kenny Jackett's surprising decision to drop Benik Afobe. was a big call from a head coach under increasing pressure to produce results.

While his replacement Adam Le Fondre didn't have a huge impact on the match itself, the brave team selection was vindicated.

And Le Fondre's role was a necessary one - with Edwards playing deeper to nullify Rotherham's tough-tackling and high-pressing midfield, the on-loan Cardiff man was isolated but ran his heart out, chasing and harassing for 76 minutes.

Jackett has been vilified by many for weeks now but has remained admirably stoic and level-headed throughout.

Mistakes this season, yes he's made a few, but given the many off-the-field circumstances out of his control that have contributed to Wolves' problems, he deserves some slack – and far more respect.

Ethan excels

It seems like he's been around for a while but Ethan Ebanks-Landell has still only made 18 league starts for Wolves.

His form earlier this season was questionable at a time when Wolves were collectively nervous and error-prone at the back.

But crucially he had his old pal Danny Batth alongside him at Rotherham – and flourished.

The Smethwick-born 22-year-old was solid, composed and made several important blocks and clearing headers.

Jackett believes that Ebanks-Landell has all the attributes to make it as a top centre half.

Injuries permitting he is likely to play at least the next five matches, with Kortney Hause absent. More of the same please.

Eighth wonder of the wing

4 Has Wolves' left-wing conundrum finally been solved? The eighth man to play there this season has now produced three performances of a very good standard. While he had to do a lot of defensive work to do on Saturday, he do so with enthusiasm and discipline.

Going forward he constantly looked to take his man on and produced one breathtaking piece of skill to leave Harry Toffolo on his backside. Two assists and his corners were dangerous, with one landing on Danny Batth's head for the winner.

Spirits in the sky

As Batth was quick to point out afterwards, Wolves' spirit has remained undimmed throughout their recent tricky spell.

"There are people on the outside looking in thinking, 'there's probably this and that going on'," Batth said.

"But in the dressing room we're as tight knit as we've ever been."

They'll need plenty more of the same over the next few weeks, with a very important run of games against Forest, Leeds, Sheffield Wednesday, Reading and Charlton before January. All winnable.

If – and it's a big if – Wolves can get some more wins on the board, prolong an unbeaten run which is currently at matches, and add some quality in January, there's a chance this season might not be a write-off after all.