Black clouds lift as Fletcher steps up

BRAGGING rights have been something Mick McCarthy and Wolves have not enjoyed a monopoly on in recent encounters with West Brom.

The second victory in the last 11 productions of this local drama could not have been more opportune, but gloating over their vanquished foe will mean little if Wolves squander the marvellous opportunity for safety Steven Fletcher has given them.

Fletcher was challenged several weeks ago to fill the void left by the injury to Kevin Doyle and justify the £7m fee McCarthy was only too happy to pay Burnley for his services in the summer.