First Wolves start for Limerick’s Forde

LIMERICK teenager Anthony Forde got a belated Christmas present from Wolves manager Mick McCarthy yesterday — a starting berth against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Forde only turned 18 last month but is considered hugely promising and made his first start for Wolves in yesterday’s game in place of Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.

Forde belied his tender years with an assured and mature display before he was replaced by Adlene Guedioura with 19 minutes remaining.