Rosenborg 0 Schalke 2

Chelsea recalled veteran midfielder Claude Makelele for their opening Champions League Group B clash with Norwegian side Rosenborg at Stamford Bridge.

Norway got off to the perfect start in Group C after making it two wins out of two in their Euro 2008 Qualifying campaign tonight.

Alfie Conn has warned Kenny Miller about the grief he faces for crossing the Old Firm divide.

Portsmouth have yet to contact Middlesbrough to follow up their tentative interest in want-away goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

PORTSMOUTH have declared an interest in want-away Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer after the Australian handed in a transfer request last week.

Portsmouth have declared an interest in want-away Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

SCOTLAND starlet Darren Fletcher has warned against the dangers of going gung-ho in Moldova in an attempt to get the Scots’ faltering World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

The Czech Republic put their recent problems behind them as they chalked up a 1-0 victory in Prague to end group one leaders Romania’s 100% World Cup qualifying record.

Scotland 0 Norway 1

Wolves manager Dave Jones has wielded the axe at Molineux and announced the release of six players following relegation from the Premiership.

Steffen Iversen’s agent claims the Wolves striker is in talks with a club who “will be in the Premiership next season”.

THE FA has requested video footage of the mass confrontation among players during Saturday’s match between Leicester and Manchester City.

The Football Association has requested video footage of the mass confrontation among players during Saturday’s match between Leicester and Manchester City.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has refused to budge over the contract controversy which is causing discontent at Molineux.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has welcomed the return of Paul Ince for his side’s crucial Molineux clash with Fulham tomorrow.

Wolves 1 West Ham 3

Wolves 1 Manchester United 0

Wolves skipper Paul Ince is hoping to recover from a virus in time for tomorrow’s clash with Charlton at the Valley.

Wolves 2 Blackburn 2

Vio Ganea is set for his first Wolves start against Blackburn at Molineux tomorrow.

MICHAEL DUBERRY sat down to his Christmas dinner yesterday hardly full of the joys of the festive season and wondering whether it will be a happy New Year.

Leeds caretaker manager Eddie Gray remains unconcerned about the impending transfer window which is set to open with his club facing an uncertain future.

Wolves 3 Leeds United 1

Leeds caretaker-manager Eddie Gray believes his club are not too good to drop into the Nationwide league.

Robbie Fowler bagged a dramatic late equaliser against his former club as Manchester City drew 2-2 with Liverpool.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has made an audacious bid to land Brazilian superstar Rivaldo – but admits it is doomed to failure.

Paul Ince maintains top-flight survival must always remain Wolves’ priority - but would welcome the boost of a decent run in the Carling Cup.

Paul Gascoigne’s football future was thrown into doubt again today when the troubled former England international called time on his training arrangement with Wolves.

Wolves will give a fitness test to midfielder Colin Cameron before finalising their side for tomorrow’s Molineux clash with Newcastle United.

Everton 2 Wolves 0

Peter Reid’s future as Leeds boss looks increasingly bleak following the demoralising 6-1 rout at Portsmouth – although he will not quit.

Arsenal won the north London derby while Leeds went down 6-1 against Portsmouth in the FA Premiership today.

Spurs lead Arsenal at half-time in the north London derby while Middlesbrough and Charlton also enjoy half-time leads.

Middlesbrough 2 Wolves 0

Wolves skipper Paul Ince is a major doubt for tomorrow’s crunch clash with relegation rivals Leicester City at Molineux.

Bolton 1 Wolves 1

Paul Ince refused to use Chelsea’s riches as an excuse for the multi-million pound mauling handed out to his beleaguered Wolves team at Molineux.

Wolves 0 Chelsea 5

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri made seven changes from the midweek Champions League win in Prague for today’s trip to Molineux.

Striker John Carew has been sent home from the Norway squad after a violent row with international team-mate John Arne Riise ahead of the friendly match against Portugal.