Source: Team_Talk
Maierhofer signs as Iwelumo returns
The 27-year-old Austrian striker has swapped places with Iwelumo, who returned to Wolves after a successful month on loan at Ashton Gate.[LNB]Maierhofer's loan is due to expire on April 11 and will take in seven games, starting with Tuesday's Championship clash at Plymouth.[LNB]Since arriving from Rapid Vienna in a £1.8million move last summer, Maierhofer has made just two starts and seven substitute appearances.[LNB]He scored on his Premier League debut when coming off the bench at Blackburn but his most recent senior action was against Manchester United at Old Trafford in December.[LNB]Maierhofer slipped down the pecking order with Wolves boss Mick McCarthy using Kevin Doyle as his only striker and also having back-up from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Sam Vokes and Andy Keogh.[LNB]Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said: "This is a good move for Stefan and offers him the chance to enjoy some regular football."[LNB]Iwelumo had the opportunity to remain at City for a further month but the Scotland international has chosen to return to Wolves to fight for a first-team spot.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Coca Cola Championship. Click here to bet.
