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Wolves v Fulham Live!
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} And Friend blows the final whistle to the delight of the Molineux faithful. It's all over here as Wolves secure their first home win of the season. Report and reaction next to come on the website so stay online for that, but that's it for today's commentary. It's goodbye from me.[LNB]90+4 Last minute of added time, Murphy's cross is cleared by Mairhofer before Hennessey claims another ball into the box after the Wolves defense were at panic stations.[LNB]90+3 Halford goes into Friend's book for a cynical swipe at Duff. Fulham pump it long only for Berra to clear once again - but Ebanks-Blake commits a silly foul 25-yards from goal.[LNB]90+2 Two superb pieces of play from Kightly, first to win a corner and then to hold the ball at the corner flag. Wolves are looking to run down the clock.[LNB]90+1 Duff strikes a poweful effort following a dangerously positioned free-kick, but the flag goes up as Duff's shot hit Zamora in a offside position.[LNB]90 McCarthy won't be happy as four minutes of added time announced[LNB]89 Davies is given offside for Fulham, but Berra was making sure Johnson wasn't getting the ball with a super challenge. The visitors come again, but Hennessey makes a speedy interception[LNB]88 Fulham win a free-kick, but Pantsil clatters into a Wolves player and gets a yellow for his troubles.[LNB]87 One of the biggest cheers of the day sounds out as Kightly comes on for Jarvis.[LNB]86 Wolves are trying to play keep-ball from the corner, but they shoot themselves in the foot giving away possession on the right to the annoyance of the home crowd.[LNB]85 Wolves continue to play attacking football and Jarvis wins a corner after linking with Ebanks-Blake.[LNB]84 Berra takes up another great position to clear another Kamara cross.[LNB]83 It's end-to-end here as Kamara comes down the right and puts a great ball into the box. Wolves' star man Berra gets it away[LNB]82 Keogh comes on the attack on the right, he squares it to Ebanks-Blake on the edge of the penalty area, the striker tries to smash it at goal, but Hangeland makes the block.[LNB]81 Jarvis does well on the left to earn Wolves a throw-in deep in Fulham's half to alleviate the pressure from the visitors.[LNB]80 Fulham have a corner and it's a pinball machine in the penalty area as Johnson shoots for goal, but Wolves have a much-needed free-kick.[LNB]79 But in all the commotion, Wolves' defence play a woeful offside trap which sees Johnson five yards clear on goal, Hennessey does well to block the shot, but it falls to sub Kamara - he tries to chip the keeper but Elokobi gets it away.[LNB]78 Ebanks-Blake comes on for Doyle to a loud noise of appreciation from the fans.[LNB]77 Fulham make their final sub as Etuhu comes off for Kamara - another ex-Albion player.[LNB]76 Schwarzer goes route one, but his opposite number does well to get hold of the ball.[LNB]75 Fulham go in search for an equaliser but Hangeland wastes the opportunity to put a ball into the box with players forward.[LNB]74 Berra gets a massive round of applause as he trots back to centre-half, who has turned out a highly impressive performance today.[LNB]73 Berra turns provider as the Scottish defender shows a staggering amount of energy to slot into the striker role, he tees up Doyle but he smashes it into Hughes.[LNB]72 Fulham bring Greening on in an attacking sub which sees Konchesky come off and Duff slot in a left-back.[LNB]71 Maierhofer's get his first touch by beautifully controlling a cross into the box on his chest, but his second isn't as impressive as he fires over.[LNB]70 Edwards comes off to a huge cheer and on comes 6'7" striker Maierhofer to provide a new threat for the hosts.[LNB]69 Looks like Wolves are going to bring the tallest player in the Premier League on in a moment.[LNB]68 A resurgent Fulham come down the right Ethuhu finds Johnson but his header is blocked.[LNB]67 A 1/4 of the game to go and how the atmosphere has changed at the Molineux. Wolves, who have looked by far the better team, now only have a slender lead. How will they respond I wonder.[LNB]66 GOAL! Murphy, who has had a shocker today, somewhat makes ammends with a cooly finished penalty sending Hennessey the wrong way.[LNB]65 PENALTY!Mancienne takes at tug at Zamora's shirt in the box to hand Fulham a lifeline.[LNB]64 Berra continues to catch the eye showing great determination to win the ball.[LNB]63 Zamora lets a chance go begging after great work in the penalty area from Johnson. Fulham are upping their level at last.[LNB]62 Hennessey pulls off a great stop - his first save of the afternoon - from Etuhu's blast.[LNB]61 Fulham make their first switch as Davies comes on for the quiet Dempsey.[LNB]61 Another ex West Brom player - Kamara - gets a few boos as he warms up.[LNB]60 Fulham aren't giving up as Johnson tries to work an opening, but the impressive duo of Mancienne and Berra hold strong.[LNB]58 Castillo tries to lob Schwarzer from 30 yards but the Fulham shot-stopper gathers easily.[LNB]57 The corner finds Keogh who swivels before trying a left-foot volley but it loops away from goal.[LNB]56 Wolves are rampant as Jarvis tries to pick out Doyle, but Konchesky does well to head it behind for a corner.[LNB]55 WOLVES HIT THE BAR! Keogh's cross was helped on by Fulham's Hughes and Schwarzer tips the ball onto the bar as the visitors look in a right shambles.[LNB]54 A fantastic atmosphere rings around the Molineux, but Hennessey is still focussed on the game as he comes out to beat Johnson to the ball.[LNB]53 Fulham come on a rare attack, but Castillo intercepts to set up another fleeting counter-attack which sees Jarvis blast a right-foot shot narrowly over the bar.[LNB]52 I know Wolves can press but this was an unbelievable effot from Jarvis and Edwards to close down Pantsil and Schwarzer and the Fulham goalkeeper just managed to clear his lines.[LNB]51 A decsive goal which I can only see ending this game as a contest the way Fulham are playing.[LNB]50 GOAL! Edwards with a faboulous strike after Keogh's assist. Fulham were cut wide open![LNB]49 Fulham were so poor in their passing in the first half and they continue to play sloppily.[LNB]48 play resumes with Wolves finding their attacking feet, Jarvis puts a decetnt looking ball into the box, but Schwarzer reads it and catches the ball.[LNB]47 There's a delay to the game while Johnson gets treatment for the face injury.[LNB]46 The first moment of the 2nd half sees Johnson get a boot in the face from Berra, but Friend waves away Fulham's appeals for a free-kick.[LNB]45 Fulham start the second half and Hodgson has made no changes to the side yet.[LNB] I had an ealier email all the way from Austrailia from Fate85 so must post this: Hi Elliot, greetings from Sydney.[LNB]This match is dwarfed and we know why, but I will be keeping an eye on your updates while watching the derby on telly.[LNB]I think Wolves are going to edge this. Mancienne has done poorly this season but Kevin Doyle has been showing glimpses of his best and he could come good.[LNB] An encounter with a former boss can sometimes be a bad thing, but on this occasion I'm more than happy to hear from a former gaffer. Graeme, who's a Luton fan, emails in: I have heard an awful lot about how good this Wolves team are but I think that even if they win today, their in for a long season as they battle against relegation! Cheers for that G-star (private joke, don't ask!)[LNB]And Friend blows his whistle for half-time as Wolves go into the break a goal to the good thanks to Kevin Doyle's first goal for the Wanderers. One is going for a restroom break, but plenty of your views are on the way.[LNB]47 Johnson gets a look-in but sees a half-chance cleared for a throw-in. Belive it or not but that was Fulham's best chance so far.[LNB]46 KEOGH PUTS THE BALL IN THE NET - but he's given offside. It was a quality finish but the hard-working forward strayed a yard off.[LNB]45 Two minutes of stoppage time to be played as Fulham try to make the most of a spell of possession, but Murphy fails to find a man with the pass to sum up his first half display.[LNB]44 Duff starts a Fulham counter, but Jarvis makes a super challenge on Pantsil.[LNB]43 Wolves continue to box in Fulham, here comes another Halford throw-in - he aims for the near post but Hangeland prods it away.[LNB]42 Tackle of the day looks set to go to Berra for a crunching challenge on Pantsil. The tackle came to the delight of the Molineux faithful to cheered their defender's good work.[LNB]41 Hangeland is the latest Fulham player to gift possession to Wolves, Jarvis crosses with four in the box, but again the winger sends in poor delivery straight to Schwarzer.[LNB]40 Fulham edge into Wolves' half, but Berra starts a counter-attack. Doyle and Jarvis try to combine but to no avail.[LNB]39 Here comes Jarvis as he takes on Pantsil, the tricky winger crosses early but his effort finds the gloves of Schwarzer.[LNB]38 Johnson nearly latched onto a through-ball in the penalty area, but Hennessey was alert and quickly snuffed out the chance.[LNB]37 Fulham try going long but there's too much weight on the ball for Zamora to latch onto.[LNB]36 Halford has the chance to put another testing throw-in into the box, but this time Schwarzer takes control of the long delivery.[LNB]35 Murphy is having a mare at the moment - great pressing from Keogh, but Murphy's passing has been off so far today.[LNB]34 There's a delay as Wolves have a throw-in deep in their own half and the hosts start another move.[LNB]33 Fulham come on the attack and Zamora wins a corner after good work from Duff, but Wolves' defending looked suspect.[LNB]32 From the resulting free-kick Wolves put two decent balls into the box which somehow avoids four Wanderers players in the penalty area.[LNB]31 Murphy's frustration grows as he commits another foul. Referee Friend gives the Fulham captain a final warning.[LNB]30 The game's getting scrappy as both side's fight to win possession. Wolves are trying to box their opponent's in their own half.[LNB]29 Fulham have the ball in their own half but they are getting barely a second on the ball as Wolves impressively continue their pressing tactic.[LNB]28 Great play from Keogh to put Doyle in, but the Irishman is marginally offside.[LNB]27 Fulham win a dangerous-looking free-kick on the left, the ball is pumped into the penalty area but Hennessey rises high and claims the ball with ease. Good goalkeeping from the Welshman.[LNB]26 Castillo picks up the loose ball, 40 yards from goal, and the midfielder unleashes a right-foot blast which narrowly edges over the bar.[LNB]25 Danny Murphy shakes his head at Friend's decision to award Wolves a foul, but the Fulham captain can have no complaints for his shove.[LNB]24 We're past the midway point in the 1st half and Fulham are yet to have a shot.[LNB]23 Wolves come on the counter-attack following Duff's disappointing free-kick, but the move breaks down after Dempsey's defensive work.[LNB]22 Duff has switched onto the right in a bid to get more involved, and the Irish winger finds Johnson, who wins a free-kick from Berra's challenge.[LNB]21 Wolves have another set piece, on the left this time, but this one doesn't beat the first man.[LNB]20 Wolves aren't resting on their laurels as they surge forward again.[LNB]19 The goal was coming after a positive start by the West Midland outfit. Doyle has been booked though for celebrating too vigorously with the home fans.[LNB]18 GOAL! Doyle scores after a Halford long throw-in was flicked on by Berra. Deserved lead for the hosts.[LNB]17 A cry of 'Baggies rejects' rings out from the Wolves fans as Fulham substitutes Greening and Gera warm up on the far side.[LNB]16 Berra is in the wars - it's Zamora this time who sends the defender tumbling - and Friend gives Wolves a free-kick.[LNB]15 Wolves have a corner after good work from Keogh, Jarvis puts it into the mixer but referee Kevin Friend blows for a foul by the hosts.[LNB]14 Castillo gets applause from the home fans for an excellent pass, but Elokobi's delivery is terrible and it's a goal-kick.[LNB]13 Confusion between Wolves' centre-back pair sees Mancienne clatter Berra, but Fulham fail to capitalise as the hosts eventually clear their lines.[LNB]12 I haven't seen much of Fulham's wide men so far. Dempsey loses possession conceding a throw-in.[LNB]11 Keogh robs Murphy before Doyle drags his 20-yard shot wide as the hosts continue to dominate.[LNB]10 Wolves are playing some good stuff at the start of this match, this time down the right with Edwards. A long throw is launched into the box but Schwarzer punches it clear.[LNB]10 Back to the action, and Zamora - who has scored four in four against Wolves - is looking frustrated with the lack of the ball.[LNB]Jeff, who I suspect is a West Brom fan, says: I think the score will be 3-0 to Fulham. Greening, Gera and Kamara to score the goals. The reason why I think he's a Baggies fan is the BOING BOING at the end of the message![LNB]8 As both side wrestle possession in the midfield area, Paddy sends his view: I fancy Fulham strongly here to beat Wolves 2-0. They will have a lot of fresh players after being rested for Sofia. Fulham 2-0 with Johnson scoring 1st goal.[LNB]6 The noise is growing at the Molineux after good work down both flanks by Jarvis and Edwards.[LNB]4 Hangeland launches a long punt up field, but the sought-after defender is asked to marshal the ball to safety as Wolves go long.[LNB]3 Doyle tries a speculative effort from distance, and Wolves' record signing isn't far off from hitting the target there.[LNB]1 As Fulham get there first set of possession and win a free-kick in Wolves' half, Adam from Telford writes in: Hi Elliot I'm a massive wolves fan I reckon were going to win 2-1 today and were not going to get relegated. come on you wolves!!!![LNB]0 Wolves get us under way[LNB] I'm pleased to say Simon McMinn from SKYBET has been in touch to provide the latest betting info: Fulham penalty taker Danny Murphy is 16/1 for the first goal and 4/1 anytime scorer. The match betting is as follows: Wolves 11/8 Draw 9/4 Fulham 13/8[LNB] 10 minutes to go before kick-off and I'd like to take this opportunity to hear your views ahead of the game. What do you think the score will be? Do you, like me, have players in your fantasy team and will you be willing them to boost your own starting XIs? elliot.ball@bskyb.com is where to find me.[LNB] Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson makes wholesale changes to the side that drew with CSKA Sofia on their European exploits only Pantsil keeping his place in the side.[LNB]Fulham: Schwarzer, Konchesky, Hughes, Hangeland, Pantsil, Duff, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Zamora, Johnson. Subs: Zuberbuhler, Davies, Greening, Baird, Gera, Kamara, Smalling.[LNB] So McCarthy resists bringing the likes of Ebanks-Blake and Kightly back into the starting XI after injury lay-offs, but the duo make the bench. Castillo, as predicted, makes his debut for the hosts, now for the much-changed Fulham team...[LNB]Wolves: Hennessey, Elokobi, Berra, Mancienne, Halford, Jarvis, Castillo, Henry, Edwards, Doyle, Keogh. Subs: Hahnemann, Hill, Milijas, Kightly, Ebanks-Blake, Maierhofer, Zubar.[LNB] Here's the team's for today's fixture:[LNB] Defensive errors proved costly for Wolves in the 3-1 defeat to Blackburn last time out and boss Mick McCarthy will be hoping for first home win against a Fulham side that came from behind to beat Everton in impressive fashion.[LNB]Good afternoon and welcome to today's commentary from the Molineux as Wolves host Fulham. I'm Elliot and I'll be your eyes and ears in the Black Country for the next few hours.[LNB] Live updates will appear here from 1400 BST.[LNB]
