Wolves 2 - Norwich 2

For 36 minutes I was pleased that I was unable to travel up to Molineux. We were dreadful, committing elementary mistakes and in danger of being overrun every time Norwich attacked. I lost count of the number of times we gave away the ball and, moreover, the defence was being pulled all over the place. Then, SEB equalized and the players started to play with more conviction and purpose. It's amazing what a goal can do but, surely, PL players should perform to that level the whole time? Thereafter, we were the better side: we ran into space, passed more slickly and accurately and closed the opposition down more vigorously. We should have won the match but, as usual, we failed to convert some really good chances. Moreover, the wingers still do not cross the ball consistently well. While Jarvis's corner-kick that led to Zubar's goal was perfectly placed, too many cross were over- or under-hit. We could have won it at the death had Hammill headed the ball away from the goalie or had Fletcher not strayed offside before slotting the ball home. Don't forwards check where they are in relation to the offside rule when the ball is going to be played to them? In defence, Zubar and Ward look our best pair of full backs, though Ronald does get lost at times. Going forward, they add an extra option: the interplay between Jarvis and Ward that led to our first goal was particularly good. Berra looked more solid than Johnson, though Norwich's goals came from sloppy marking. Surman, of all people, was in acres of space when the ball was crossed to him. How come he never displayed that form at WW? For the second, Johnson was turned and there was no-one anywhere near Jackson when he tapped the ball home. If we play like we did in the first 35 minutes, we are doomed. If we progress from the base of the performance over the rest of the match, we have a chance. It would have been a travesty had we lost and the lads fought well to peg Norwich back on both occasions. Even so, one point from the last two matches is not good enough and we are still in deep trouble. If I am honest, I am reasonably pleased with our performance. Having sunk into deep despair after half-an-hour, it is testament to the turn-round in the team's performance, that I ended up disappointed with the draw. Now for the six-pointer against Bolton, which, iunfortunately is sandwiched between games against Arsenal and Chelsea. I hope to return to Molineux for the last named game: I trust I will not be disappointed!

SB can understand your frustration 2 games now where we have dominated for long periods but lost one and draw the other. Dont know why is it lack of comunication in defence or lack of concentration once again good performance wrong result just like last year. We need reinforcements in Jan or i fear the worst at least the other result went are way.

Last 14 games,available points-42,points gained-8.That is relegation form no matter which way you look at it. Something needs to be done this week,I dont know what!,but we need help from somewhere. All sorts of arguments going on but if Merlin goes who would replace him?,I would still go with getting someone in to assist him,in other words Coco and his clipboard gone!,hes had enough time with different managers to make his mark.If someone new is to come in I think I would give Rafa Benitez a try,Mr Morgan has his connections with the old Liverpool boss and maybe he would at the very least get something going tactically. May I wish you all a Merry xmas and a happy and healthy 2012 with all that you wish for.In Mick we Rust !!UTW.

In Mick we Rust is my new signature Peter !!,agree with all you said,but got to be honest Norwich should have been out of sight before we got going,Mark Hughes being linked with Blackburn this morning!!. Who is an alternative if we do get rid of Merlin??,all the 'stand out' candidates are becoming unavailable.