Wolverhampton Wanderers: July 2008 - news archive

Defender's Molineux chance

WolvesWolves manager Mick McCarthy has handed a trial to defender Ben Thatcher after he rejected a deal from Ipswich.

Murray looks mint in training

WolvesGoalkeeper Matt Murray made his long-awaited return to training with Wolves on Tuesday following a year out with a knee injury.

McCarthy happy with Seyi move

WolvesMick McCarthy says Seyi Olofinjana's move to Stoke proves Wolves go about their transfer business "correctly and honourably".

McCarthy makes Harte wait

WolvesWolves boss Mick McCarthy has said he has yet to make a decision on whether to offer Ian Harte a contract at the club.

Potters seal £3m Wolves ace deal

WolvesStoke have completed the signing of midfielder Seyi Olofinjana from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a four-year deal for £3million.

McCarthy calls on target to drop demands

WolvesMick McCarthy insists that Celtic defender Bobo Balde must drop his wage demands before Wolves can afford to take him to Molineux.

Striker ponders options

WolvesWolves striker Jay Bothroyd continues to train at Molineux despite the fact he will be leaving Molineux this summer.

Boss warns players

WolvesWolves take on Motherwell in a friendly at Fir Park tonight and Mick McCarthy has warned his players they are in for a rough ride.

Midfielder move yet to materialise

WolvesMick McCarthy admits he hopes Seyi Olofinjana will stay at Wolves although he still expects a move to materialise for him.

Striker race hots up

WolvesWolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed Leeds are in for Jay Bothroyd but says they face strong competition for the striker.

McCarthy wields Scotland axe

WolvesWolves trio Jay Bothroyd, Darren Potter and Stephen Elliott have not been included in the squad for the pre-season tour of Scotland.

Bothroyd linked with Leeds

WolvesLeeds have agreed terms with a club for a striker believed to be transfer-listed Wolves hitman Jay Bothroyd, reports say.

Fitness boost for McCarthy

WolvesWolves boss Mick McCarthy says his squad of players are the fittest he has ever seen at the current stage of pre-season.

Striker vows to be a nuisance

WolvesChris Iwelumo, Wolves' fourth signing of the summer, says he is determined to be a 'nuisance' to opposing defenders this season.

Wolves set to seal deal for Iwelumo

WolvesWolves boss Mick McCarthy is on the verge of beating Crystal Palace to sign Charlton striker Chrs Iwelumo.

Striker move edges closer

WolvesWolves striker Freddy Eastwood was due at Coventry today for a medical ahead of a move to the Ricoh Arena, according to reports.

Tykes enter striker race

WolvesBarnsley boss Simon Davey has now turned his attention to Wolves' Freddy Eastwood having missed out on West Brom's Kevin Phillips.

Coventry still target striker

WolvesChris Coleman is still hopeful of taking Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood to Coventry before the start of the season.

Moxey's call to Wolves faithful

WolvesChief Executive Jez Moxey has urged fans to buy seats for the new campaign after revealing season ticket sales are down.

Tigers line up Wolves star

WolvesHull are expected to step up their efforts to land Wolves' Nigerian international midfielder Seyi Olofinjana this week.

Collins signs Wolves deal - Gray next

WolvesWolves have handed defender Neill Collins a four-year contract and are now looking to tie down full-back Michael Gray to a new deal.

Defender set for exit

WolvesWolves chief executive Jez Moxey is in talks with two or three clubs about selling defender Charlie Mulgrew.

Wolves handed striker ultimatum

WolvesWolves will have to find £3million if they want to sign Aaron McLean from Peterborough, after the striker put in a transfer request.

New boy sets targets

WolvesWolves new signing Dave Jones has promised to grab the goals for the club when the new season starts in August.