1st September 2009:
Goal.com Match Preview:
English Premier League: Aston Villa - Wolverhampton Wanderers
European Experience plus fresh from an upset
Aston Villa will be firing all cylinders playing rivals Wolves this tommorow after causing an upset to Chelsea last outing. Their recent win over Latvian team Skonto in their Europa League game adds to their fine form this season. Much is expected from them to maintain their winning streak against minnows Wolves.
Wolves still hungry after first win of the season
Played a perfect game against Tottenham Hotspurs. Manager Levan Raphic will be hoping that the team maintain their perfomance for this game. The team will still play the game as underdogs, so no pressure goin into this game but knowing that their fans would want a win over their rivals would just increase their performance tommorow.
Form Guide
Aston Villa
West Ham 0 - 1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 4 - 0 Skonto
Bolton 3 - 2 Aston Villa
Skonto 0 - 5 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 1 - 0 Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves 0 - 1 Chelsea
Wolves 1 - 2 Liverpool
Wolves 3 - 0 Dag & Red
Tottenham Hotspurs 0 - 2 Wolves
Team News
Aston Villa
John Carew will not be playing this game due to injury. Fernando Gago and Emile Heskey is fully fit to start the game.
Possible Line-up (4-4-2): B Friedel, L Young, S Warnock, C Ceullar, R Dunne, A Young, J Milner, N Reo-Coker, F Gago, E Heskey, G Agbonlahor
Wolverhampton Wanderers
N Otamendi is still suffering from leg injury. Other than that, the team will be playing full force.
Possible Line-up (4-4-2): W Hennesey, F Pinto, R Zubar, M Mancienne, K Foley, M Badelj, F Menegazzo, S Castillo, M Kightly, S Maeirhofer, S Ebanks-Blake
Players To Watch
G Agbonlahor
Scoring 5 goals in the last 4 games. Good finisher and a very fast player. Wolves defenders will have to mark him tightly to not let him influence the outcome of the game.
W Hennesey
Will be key to the defence for this game following an injury that hit N Otamendi. Will hope to get his second clean sheet of the season.
Prediction
Aston Villa will surely be dominating this game as they have been showing in their last few games. The injury to N Otamendi will be surely be taken as an advantage by Aston Villa.
Aston Villa 2 - 0 Wolves
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30th September 2009
Round of Four English Premier League
19:45 2 September 2009
Aston Villa 0 - 0 Wolves
Man Of The Match: Brad Friedel
Thoughts:
Average perfomance by the team although dissapointed not to get the win when the Villans are playing very badly. Although must be admitted that Brad Fridel was on top of his game and Im not really dissapointed with the striking force of the team. Both strikers getting ratings of >7.0 each is okay in for a goalless draw.
Man Of The Team:
Wayne Henessay
Although Aston Villa was playing badly, their strike duo was still asking question of the Wolves defence and another cleansheet by the youngster is another positive to be taken from the match.
Weakest Link:
M Mancienne
Having to step up to replace
Otamendi was a hard task for him. Losing possesion in the own half and dissapointing in ball distribution. Lucky to have a reliable goalie behind him.
Rounf of Five English Premier League
20:00 14 September 2009
Wolves1 - 1 Man City
Tevez (6)
Fernando (61)
Man Of The Match: C Tevez
Thoughts:
Weak first half by Wolves having to play with reserve
J Dunleavy as injuries sustained by
M Mancienne (Flu),
C Berra (Bruised Thigh),
N Otamendi (Torn Calf) and
R Stearman (Bruise Rib) cant be helped. Yet after the break, their star player of the night
F Menegazzo pulled off an amazing free kick to bring level to the game. A red card to S Ireland spelled hope for the three points as manager Levan changed the formation to a 4-2-4 formation with 15 minutes to play. Despite all the chances made, the match ended 1-1 and Man City was lucky to get a draw from the match.
Man Of The Team:
F Menegazzo
Played well throughout the game despite critiscm by the fans and the club. Justified manager Levan Raphic's decision to bring him to the club with a cleverly dispatched free kick beating keeper S Given.
Weakest Link:
J Dunleavy
Could not get to the game. Mistake led to the Tevez goal and lacked confidence on the ball.
Round of Six English Premier League
15:00 19 September 2009
Blackburn 0 - 0 Wolves
Man Of The Match:
R Stearman
Thoughts:
Great game played against underachieving Blackburn although could not capitalize on clear-cut chances. The greatest surprise was
R Stearman playing very well following an injury to
M Mancienne (Flu), having to start his first game with Wolves, totally faultless against The Riversiders.
R Stearman may have just slotted in to his manager's starting eleven this season. On the other hand, Wolves have to start scoring goals if they want to start winning games again.
Man Of The Team:
R Stearman
This game was all about him. Went forward for much of the game to support the midfield.
Weakes Link:
S Ebanks-Blake
Failed to give the same impact from his last game. Mostly anonymous throughout the game and needs to buck up if he wants to start his next game.
3rd Round League Cup
19:45 22 September 2009
Wolves 0 - 1 Chelsea
R Stearman (61 O.G)
Man Of The Match: B Ivanovic
Thoughts:
Nothing to expect from the game as the Wolves starting line-up was filled with reserves players
M Hanhneman,
K Henry,
N Milijas,
A Surman,
G Mujangi-Bia,
D Jones,
M Jarvis and
S Vokes. Played very well for the first half weathering the storm of attacks from their much respected opponent. Lost concentration during the latter part of the match and letting in the winner.
Man Of The Team:
R Zubar
Being one of the only players from the starting eleven to feature in this game, played very well marking D Drogba. Good ball distribution from the back to the midfield and made few key headers.
Weakest link:
N Milijas
Dissapointing as he failed to step up in midfield. Justified his current squad status playing second fiddle to
S Castillo and
Fernando in the starting eleven.
Round of Seven English Premier League
Portsmouth 3 - 1 Wolves
F Piquionne (13,71,73)
S Castillo (15)
Man Of The Match: F Piquionne
Thoughts:
This match shows how the team really needs a new striker in front the opponents goal. The sudden dip on form means that a change in tactics is badly needed in the Wolves camp. Defence did well untill the last part of the match where they start to lose concentration. This has been a trend in the last few games conceding goals in the end of the games and I must adress the situation a soon as possible before the Wigan game next month.
Man Of The Team:
S Castillo
As the attack and defence of the team falter, the midfield did well in the game.
Castillo have been very consistent and he deserve the Man of The Month award this September.
Weakest Link:
R Stearman
He has again proves to be very weak in his mental abilty as he slips again at the last quarter of the game. Was lucky not to concede from another goal when he slips again on the 81st minute when
R Zubar was there to clear the ball.
Man Of September:
S Castillo
Been very consistent at games and should feature on the starting eleven if he maintains this form.
Buck-Up Of The September:
S Ebanks-Blake
Didn't know what he was doing this month. Missing clear cut chances and failing to deliver his form from last month. Needs to get back to his game or he will lose his place in the first team.
Best Eleven Of September:
September Updates:
Injuries:
N Otamendi (3 Months)
Matt Murray (3 Weeks)
League Table:
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4 October 2009
Local News:
The Daily Sport 15 Oct 2009
"
Wolves are underachieving"; says Levan Raphic
Match Information:
Round of Eight English Premier League
13:30 4 October 2009
Wolves - Wigan Athletic
Molineux, Wolverhampton
Round of Nine English Premier League
15:00 17 October 2009
Wolves - Stoke
Molineux, Wolverhampton
Round of Ten English Premier League
15:00 25 October 2009
Fulham - Wolves
Craven Cottage, London
Round of Eleven English Premier League
13:30 1 November 2009
Wolves - Birmingham City
Molineux, Wolverhampton
This month going to be easier, must take all 12 points!! XD
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2nd November 2009
Round of Eight English Premier League
13:30 4 October 2009
Wolves 2 - 0 Wigan
S Castillo (38, 44 pk)
Man of The Match:
S Castillo
Thoughts:
Great battle by the wolves as they get their first win in 5 games. I changed and started
K Doyle ahead of
S Ebanks-Blake as he was dissapointing last month. Got instant results as he linked up with
S Maierhofer very well. Credits to
S Castillo as he never fails to deliver his goods. Hope this win can signal something.
Man of The Team:
S Castillo
Scored a great goal from the edge of the penalty box. Dispatched the penalty kick calmly as he ends his game with another good performance in midfield.
Weakest Link: No One!
Great!
Round Of Nine English Premier League
15:00 17 October 2009
Wolves 3 - 2 Stoke
S Maierhofer (10, 69)
K Doyle (49)
R Fuller (9)
J Beattie (72)
Man of The Match:
S Maierhofer (9.0)
Thoughts:
Superb effort by the team as they deservedly won the match. The answer to the team's blunt attack was answered by
K Doyle's current form. He linked up with his strike partner very well scoring his first goal of the season.
S Maierhofer have finnaly found his scoring boots(or scoring head) as he headed home two fantastic goals. The next match will be hard against Fulham as the leaky defence needs some tweaking.
Man of The Team:
S Maierhofer
The team captain played lead the attack very well. Used his 202 meter height to good use heading two great crosses supplied by the midfield. Good Job!
Weakest Link:
C Berra
Mistake led to the two goals! Will not be playing in the next game.
Round of Ten English Premier League
Fulham 0 - 2 Wolves
S Maierhofer (16)
K Doyle (47)
Man of The Match:
K Doyle
Thoughts:
Amazing turn of form this month as the pack pulled of a 3 match winning streak.
K Doyle has been a revelation this month. Replaced
Berra with
Mancienne and he did well the Chelsea hot prospect. Otherwise, great match and good job Levan!
Man of The Team:
K Doyle
Set up the first goal and scored the second. Its like a new signing had just appeared in the Molineux.
Weaskest Link: No One!
Maybe I should stop doing this section if the unbeaten run continues!
Round of Eleven English Premier League
Wolves 1 - 0 Birmingham
K Doyle (13)
Man Of The Match:
K Foley
Thoughts:
The team maintained their winning streak over the off form Blues.
K Doyle scored a good first half strike but could not score again after
S Maierhofer was substituted due to injury. The team has finnaly settled and I couldnt wait for more.
Man of the Team:
K Foley
Defended well. Went Forward Well. Well Game!
*Thumbs Up*
Weakest Link:
S Ebanks-Blake
Couldnt get to the game to support on-form striker
K Doyle. Have to work hard if he wants to prove to the manager he have what it takes to be in the first team.
Man of October:
K Doyle
Revelation to the team. Scored 3 and 4 assist in the last 4 games. Keep up the good work!
Buck Up Of October:
N Milijas
Finnaly he gets this award after losing respectively to
S Ebanks-Blake and
Fernando the last 2 months. He might just be sold off this winter transfer window if he continues this form.
Team of October:
League Table:
October Updates:
Injuries:
N Otamendi (2 months)
Transfer Rumours:
W Hennesay to As Monaco
After a sequence of good performances, the Wales international have been catching the eye of manager
Guy Lacombe. German club Hannover also are currently monitoring the youngster.
Adriano to Wolves
After having a few goal problems in the wolves camp, The Emperor have been link to Wolves who currently looking for striking options this winter transfer window.
