Doyle delivers touch of class for McCarthy

Forget Djibril Cisse’s harsh red card — it was the performance of super sub Kevin Doyle that transformed this game, and allowed Wolves to record their first win in 10 games and move out of the relegation zone.

The Wexford man was introduced at half-time for Richard Stearman, with Wolves struggling to make the most of their numerical advantage after Cisse’s red card in the 34th minute for over-reacting to a foul by Roger Johnson.

Once Doyle entered the fray, however, Wolves were transformed, and Mick McCarthy was delighted to see a change of fortune for a player who has had a ‘tough time’, according to the manager.