Wolves must establish themselves in Premier League

So, why was so little money available in January? Does his statement mean that, should we be relegated, he will make available sufficient funds to ensure we get back? Something like the amount of money ear-marked for the new stadium should just about do it!

Although I agree with what you say in principle - I think O`Hara is high calibre and it is important that we buy him as soon as possible but I dont think he will come cheaply. Mark my words he is improving rapidly with every game he plays and he would be a fantastic permanent signing. I am relieved to read that Steve Morgan believes that relegation followed by an immediate return would not be disasterous because we do stand a good chance of this happening although I desperately hope we do manage to avoid the drop....

I think Ohara's price is probably already down in black and white,surely taking him on loan is linked to an option to buy at a determined price.But lets not get ahead of ourselves,this all depends on staying in the promised land.

Some fans would have us bankrupt in months, little money available in January?? Just take a look at how much money has been spent on players over the past couple of seasons and then compare it to the majority of other clubs in the league. We should be pleased with the figures we have spent while knowing that noone is gambling with our future, too many clubs are in financial strife, doesn't mean we should join them because a few fans want us to treat the club like a game of Championship Manager.

A family emergency meant I hardly looked over a paper in nearly two weeks let alone anything else but I am settled back at the control station with coffee at the ready- so what have I missed- talking over the Albion game (we can leave that one alone) and the 4-0 thumping of Blackpool. The Albion game was a pleasant distraction for, well, a good hour and a half shall we say- the Blackpool win would have proven one of greater pleasure if it wasn't for my computer repeatedly crashing every four minutes- regardless, we took four points from those in or around us and that is a better return over the course of two games than we have shown so far this season, and the amount we needed, at least. I said going into those two games that I wanted six points but really I would have been happy with the four holding the belief our safety will depend in the main part upon our remaining home fixtures. I have my stat book knocking around, but without referencing it at this early hour (it's not even 9am yet for heaven sake!) it does not take a genuis to note we have been plundering some goals since the turn of the year. We are beginning to reap the rewards for our forward play and I have to credit the players because rather than 'a turn in luck'- I'm not one who much buys in to luck, you scrore or you don't- we have proven clinical in front of goal this year, whilst most of last we were bemoaning poor finishing and wasted chances- furthermore some of our build up play just keeps getting better as the season moves on- if we were one of the bigger teams, we would be eating up a lot more airtime but I will settle for credit at the end of the season if it means staying up, rather than now. One thing I will mention, several of us have maintained that if we make the point per game ratio we should be safe- looking at the table sadly that is suddenly not proving the case- so we have to up our game a little more- on the bright side, looking at the fixtures we have one of the most favourable run ins and I think we can look to win 4 at home- throw in an away draw (two perhaps!) and we would be sitting pretty at the end of the season but to avoid defeat over 60% of our remaining games is a tall order. I'll be writing more tonight in the run up to the weekend but I will say now however tough this next game may prove, I believe we will win.

Ahhh hes back Banksy,I've missed the novel section while he's been gone!.

Cheers both. Is it a book, is it a plane? Or a chocolate bar? Ah, the humour is just as poor. Results did take something of a slight upturn there (maybe) but I refuse to take credit for beating Blackpool 4-0. Anyways, whilst arguing for a four day work week, this one will turn into six- the good news is that I will be propped up ready rolled Sunday morning rubbing the old donnie's together with great anticipation. The Stephen, the list injury Ward has taken Zubar from the game by the looks of it, which is a great loss, but at least we have Foley to fall into the right berth and it will allow Milijias back into the midfield. I think I saw young Banksy was a bit miffed by his relegation to the bench last week, as I was myself, so it will be good to see him back and I think he needs to play a blinder, find some of those incisive passes in the abscence of O'Hara who has lived upto his billing and will be missed already. I sat down and predicted (silly I know) the remaining fixtures for the bottom half of the table and whilst our final position I will keep to myself (let's just say we'd pay good money for this position, perhaps the money we didn't spend in January?) but I have us staying up with Wigan, Albion and Blackpool relegated. Looking at their run in, I don't have Wigan to pick up many more points, Blackpool have been shipping goals for the fun of it, and I don't think old Roy has enough time to turn Albion around- they were in the midst of a dismal run and whilst they have shown enough spirit to pick up a couple of points they have come extremely close to picking up none and look at their upcoming games; Birmingham, Arsenal and Liverpool- I think if they have failed to pick anything up from those three the Roy factor will whimper and I would not fancy their chances over the following three, which includes trips to Sunderland and Spurs, with Chelsea at home in the middle. At the end of the day, who doesn't want that derby to look for on the day the fixtures are released? Ultimately if you are not good enough it will be proven over the course of 38 games and I don't think they have enough. The same can be said for Blackpool. Couple of months back it looked like they only needed a couple more wins to steer them very close to safety but their returns over the past dozen or more games now points a decisive finger in the direction of the Championship. Whether we stay up or not is of course in our own hands, but looking at the points these three are able to pick up, well it makes me feel better about things. I think we will see the likes of Villa and Everton pull away from this cluster now, Birmingham and West Ham are showing the ability to turn results, and whilst Fulham for me are showing enough to keep moving in the right direction, I think Blackburn are the one to watch if we are waiting for a club to implode. Their recent form has been shocking and a look at the fixture list would not make for pleasant reading for their fans. Another 12 points should do the trick and I believe we will pick up those points. That I think at least four other sides will finish up on far less makes this a better Saturday. Til the morning.

Yes Albion have won,villa are one up as I write this,it does'nt take much to all turn the other way,If we have a bad result tomorrow the vultures will be out again.

West Ham 17th, with 31 points and 27 to play for- records shall indeed be broken this season. We thought not long back that 38 might be enough, then perhaps 40- we might need to be looking at 42 now so I agree that tomorrow is practically a must win (based on one away win all season). Tottenham do have the European game coming up during the week but they were in a similar boat earlier in the season and went full strength- may have seen some rested had they tacked down 4th but they can't rest on finishing 5th after last seasons achievements and the rewards they are now reaping. Our finances have not looked healthier in how many years, so imagine the money running through the coffers at White Hart Lane. You have to meet quality with quality however and when you reach that standard you can be sure to be paying the price for it. I'd say there is as much pressure on them to finish fourth as there is on us to stay up, at least. If we can be the first team to beat Manchester United, we can beat Tottenham- they haven't had an easy game against us yet since we have been back in the Premiership so let's hope they start off with a bit of caution about them and we can take the game by the scruff of the neck. Berra and Stearman look to be getting better by the week and instead of rolling out the same old 'learning from mistakes' mantra' they are talking sensibly and by the sounds of it working harder on the training ground eradicating the silly mistakes. A surprise win at Villa next week and results going our way could see us level on points again, but that is then and this is now, so what better place to continue the quest than on home turf with a third win from four against Spurs? We have won 7 of our 8 at home, we have scored twice as many at as we have away, and shipped nearly twice as many on our travels as we have at Molineux. Must win indeed. Game on.

I was worried when the scores started coming in yesterday because our rivals (apart from Wigan) seem to be moving up the table. I was particularly disappointed with the WBA result. Then, I realised that it dragged Birmingham down, and, of the two, I think Birmingham are more likely to struggle. Similarly, if WHU are moving out of the relegation zone at the moment, results against the top teams could drag them back down. And, of course, Stoke and Blackburn are slipping and we have to play both of those sides. So, it's still in our hands ... but a win this afternoon would really help. But, as my later report will indicate, I will not be there to see the match, even though I have a ticket. Guess what is the only thing which would keep me away, that is, apart from a trip to garden centre.

Thank you Cockeral,but ref decisions come and go over a season,it levels out,Defoe was class,nice to see Fletcher take his chance, what this year has been very limited opportunities for him!.Hammill as well impressed,Its still all to play for but time is running out!!!.UTW.