Russell strike sets Potters up for win over poor Wolves

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Dave Jones’ side were relegated from the top flight last season conceding 77 goals and struggled against a Potters front-line yesterday which included former Molineux striker Ade Akinbiyi.

The Wolves boss had his own pre-season striker problems with Henri Camara moving to Celtic for the season on loan and Vio Ganea, Carl Cort and George Ndah injured - and his stand-in strikeforce barely made a chance.