Mick McCarthy offered an apology to furious fans after enduring more Molineux misery — and insisted he was still the man to guide Wolves to safety.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish tried to put an end to speculation about striker Andy Carroll's future after stressing there will be no transfer movement in or out of the club in the current window.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy shows his dejection after the game.

Stoke could be without both Ryan Shawcross and Glenn Whelan for the trip to Manchester City tomorrow.

SWANSEA manager Brendan Rodgers believes the 3-1 victory over Bolton could prove a defining result in his team’s maiden Barclays Premier League campaign.

Wigan have announced the signing of former Wolves midfielder David Jones.

KEVIN DOYLE sported the physical bumps and bruises of the momentous victory over Manchester United like a medal of honour.

Wolves have confirmed the signing of Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara on loan for the remainder of the season.

Wolves are poised to sign Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara on loan for the remainder of the season, it is understood.

WOLVES cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup after brushing aside Doncaster’s relatively feeble challenge last night.

Cardiff 0 Stoke 2 (after extra-time)

Matchwinner Stephen Hunt has urged Wolves to use yesterday’s 1-0 derby triumph over Birmingham as a springboard going into Sunday‘s Black Country showdown with local rivals West Brom.

ANYBODY who doubts the impact of Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea need only have listened to the murmurs of discontent during the second half on Saturday.

Stephen Hunt admits Wolves’ determination to bring him to Molineux helped make his decision to switch to the Black Country an easy one.

Wolves have announced the signing of defender Steven Mouyokolo from Hull on a four-year contract.

REPUBLIC of Ireland international Kevin Doyle has downplayed reports he is set to leave Wolves at the end of the season.

Manchester United have confirmed defender Wes Brown will miss the next four to six weeks through injury.

PERHAPS it is fitting that for someone who has never done a thoroughly convincing job of denying he smokes, that Dimitar Berbatov plays the game as if he has a cigarette in his hand.

Wolves 2 Crystal Palace 2

AS HE peered through the fog that shrouded Molineux last night, Roberto Mancini will have been acutely aware that he cannot possibly visualise a future at Manchester City without Craig Bellamy.

Wolves 2 Fulham 1

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has told his players they must make Molineux a fortress in the new Barclays Premier League season.

Wolves have signed goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann from Reading, the Premier League club’s chief executive Jez Moxey has confirmed.

IF Wolves are serious about ending their tumultuous season with a scarcely credible promotion, they should look to Andy Keogh for inspiration.

Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray is facing an estimated six months on the sidelines after doctors diagnosed a cruciate knee ligament tear.

After more than three years of trying, Steve Morgan finally has his hands on one of English football’s biggest clubs.

IRELAND U-21 midfielder Darren Potter was so disappointed by Wolves humiliating 3-0 home FA Cup defeat by local rivals West Brom at Molineux yesterday that he was: “lost for words.”

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips has admitted he would sacrifice FA Cup glory for a place back in the Barclays Premiership with West Brom.

Celtic are closing in on Wolves defender Lee Naylor but their bid to land PSV Eindhoven striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink remains in the balance.

Paul Ince has held talks with Swindon boss Dennis Wise with a view to joining the League Two outfit in a coaching capacity.

Mick McCarthy will walk into Molineux on Monday insisting that a chastening experience at Sunderland last season has helped him become a better manager.

Manchester United director Bobby Charlton has revealed the club will let the fans decide on a fitting tribute to George Best.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol will consider signing Mido on a permanent basis if the Egypt striker continues to impress during his loan spell.

WOLVES striker Carl Cort insists his side can still perform a great escape from the Barclaycard Premiership drop zone after setting them on their way to a vital victory over Middlesbrough.

Newcastle stole a march on Champions League rivals Liverpool after a 4-2 win over Everton at St James' Park lifted them into fourth spot in the Barclaycard Premiership.

Wolves 2 Fulham 1

Wolves 1 Manchester United 0

Wolves 1 Manchester City 0

Big-spending Chelsea lost their 100% Barclaycard Premiership record as Blackburn clung on for a 2-2 draw after twice going ahead at Stamford Bridge.

NEWCASTLE manager Sir Bobby Robson was last night back at square one in his bid to strengthen his defence after pulling the plug on a move for Daniel van Buyten.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is hoping to lure Les Ferdinand to Molineux, according to newspaper reports.

Denis Irwin will be unveiled as a Wolves player within the next half an hour after the 36-year-old defender signed a one-year deal with the first division side.