New-boy Michael Jacobs ready to fight for Wolves place

The 22-year-old Derby wideman signed on loan until January 2 yesterday with a view to a permanent move in the transfer window.

Jacobs will compete with James Henry and Bakary Sako for a place in Kenny Jackett's side but accepts he has a job on his hands trying to dislodge the two.

Henry has been man of the match six times in his first eight games and scored three goals and set up numerous others, while Sako is Wolves' second top scorer with six.

"The boys are flying so I'm going to have to work very hard to show what I can do even to get a chance," said Jacobs.

"Both wide players are also doing very well, creating and scoring goals and winning so it's up to me to show the gaffer what I can do in training."

Jacobs promised to add flair to the team if and when he gets his chance.

"I like to play with flair and creativity and try to make things happen and entertain the fans," he said.

"Scoring goals is great but I also want to create goals for the team."

Jackett challenged new signing Jacobs to nail down a permanent move.

Jacobs was set for an early debut against his parent club today in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Compton.

He is available for Saturday's League One trip to Notts County but hasn't been allowed to play in the FA Cup.

The former Northampton winger can't wait to get started in his new surroundings.

"I've gone straight into training, and, with a week's work under my belt will certainly be ready and available for Notts County on Saturday," said Jacobs.

"I'm really looking forward to the loan move.

"I think it will be a good opportunity for me to play some football and help the team get some good results and push for promotion."

Jacobs' loan move is the result of some patience on Wolves' part as they waited until Derby had a full quota of players available before they agreed to let him out.

"I heard a few weeks ago that there was some interest from Wolves but it wasn't the right time for Derby," he said.

"With some injured players back now it's worked out pretty well that I can come and try to play some football."

Jacobs has also been forced to be patient this season as he has only made three substitute's appearances for the Rams in 2013-14, and none since a 1-1 draw against Birmingham on October 26 as new boss Steve McClaren has looked at different options.

Stiff competition from one of the most talented midfields in the Championship, including Jamie Ward, Simon Dawkins, Paul Coutts, Will Hughes and Jeff Hendricks means the 22-year-old has often been kicking his heels as an unused substitute.

"It's been a bit frustrating for me over the last six to eight months as I played quite a few games last season," he said.

"This season it hasn't really worked out as I'd have wanted it to and this is a good opportunity for me to try to showcase what I can do.

"Derby is a very good club but there's a lot of talent in the midfield areas which has limited my chances, so it will be nice to come here and hopefully get some games.

"I just want to play as much as possible and hopefully get some wins and be part of a squad challenging at the top of the table.

"There are some good lads here and a good atmosphere around the place and Wolves is a good club.

"They've made me feel welcome and helped me settle in and it's a good place to be."

Jacobs, who has played around two-thirds of his football in League Two for Northampton, insists dropping down a division even temporarily isn't a problem.

"When you come here and see the facilities and the size of the club it doesn't feel like you're dropping down a division and League One is still a good standard," he said.

"I want to be playing Championship football but I'm here at Wolves who are a club looking to get back there.

"I've played in League Two before Northampton and just see this as a new challenge.

"I've played a lot of games in my career for a fairly young age so hopefully that experience will stand me in good stead."

And there was one familiar face to greet him as he trained with his new team-mates today – his old youth-team coach Sean Parrish, now professional support coach in the Wolves academy.

"Sean is a top man who looked after me as a player in the Northampton youth team and gave me the platform to go on and play professional football," said Jacobs.

"When I was 17 and 18 he really helped my career and I owe a lot to him for that.

"Having said that I've seen him here already and he's already started with his dodgy jokes so I think I'll be trying to stay away from him!"