The recent red-card controversy over Nenad Milijas and Vincent Kompany has ignited debate. But former Midlands Premier League official ALAN WILEY explains why the referee does know what he’s doing

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today hit out at the Football Association for rejecting Wolves’ appeal over Nenad Milijas’ red card at Arsenal.

Midfielder Nenad Milijas this afternoon lost his appeal against the red card he received during Wolves’ game at Arsenal on Tuesday. He will now serve a three-game ban with immediate effect.

Wolves today faced a double D-day which could leave them without two players for Saturday’s crunch clash at Bolton.

Wolves midfielder Jamie O’Hara was today ruled out for up to six weeks after surgery on a double hernia.

Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas is ready for “two massive games” in his bid to persuade manager Mick McCarthy he can lead the team out of their slump.

Wolves players today joined together in a rallying call to unite the Molineux masses for Saturday’s big clash against Swansea.

Playmaker Nenad Milijas today insisted he can be Wolves’ flexible friend to ease the loss of goalscorer Steven Fletcher.

Nenad Milijas today said “sorry” on behalf of Wolves’ players for their Black Country derby defeat.

Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas today set himself a December deadline to win his place back – or quit.