Source: Team_Talk
Doyle keen to finish with flourish
Wolves striker Kevin Doyle is desperate not to end the Premier League season with back-to-back defeats.[LNB] Doyle is preparing for Sunday's final game of the campaign at home to Sunderland.[LNB]Having secured their Premier League survival last month, Wolves slumped 3-1 at relegated Portsmouth last weekend - only their second loss in nine games.[LNB]While nothing can take the shine off their success in surviving their first term back in the top flight, Doyle is keen to ensure Wolves end their season with a win in front of a sell-out crowd at Molineux.[LNB]The eight-goal Republic of Ireland international said: "Now we've got one game left it will be nice to be able to round off the season on a high by not being beaten.[LNB]"We'll have been safe for two weeks by then and we should be raring to go and wanting to finish on a high, so hopefully we can get something from the game."[LNB]Doyle, who became Wolves' record signing when he arrived from Reading in a £6.5million deal last summer, added: "We've still got a chance of finishing 14th and that's what we're trying to do.[LNB]"That point has been made to us and we've been training as hard as ever.[LNB]"Whatever happens on Sunday, I don't think we will ruin the season because we're safe, but it would be nice to go out on a high."[LNB]Despite their successful battle against relegation, Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is committed to strengthening his squad this summer with the addition of four or five new signings.[LNB]Boosting their attacking threat is high on his list of priorities due to his side's lack of firepower this term - Wolves are the lowest scorers in the Premier League with just 30 goals.[LNB]Doyle would relish any extra competition for his place in attack.[LNB]He added: "Hopefully the gaffer will bring in more players and the competition that brings will keep everyone on their toes.[LNB]"New players bring a buzz about the place and, if the gaffer signs a striker or two, it's a challenge to overcome for the rest of us."[LNB]That is a view shared by Wolves' Scotland defender Christophe Berra, whose partnership with Jody Craddock proved to be one of the key factors in the team's successful battle to avoid the drop.[LNB]Berra, who was experiencing the Premier League for the first time this season, said: "I'm sure the gaffer will bring in a few players in various positions. It's normal.[LNB]"It's good to have competition because it raises your game and keeps you on your toes.[LNB]"Personally, I think I've been quite consistent this season. I just want to make sure I keep improving and take it onto the next level for next season.[LNB]"Don't get me wrong, I've made mistakes, but that happens when you're a centre-half as you're there to be shot at.[LNB]"You'll always make mistakes. It's just about trying to cut them out."[LNB]
