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Jody Craddock urges Wolves to keep their good form going

CAPTAIN Marvel Jody Craddock today urged Wolves' derby battlers not to throw away the good work from the Hawthorns with a bout of homesickness against Colchester and Preston. Read

Wayne Hennessey wants home comfort

WAYNE Hennessey today admitted the gloss will be taken off Sunday's point at Albion if Wolves don't follow it up against Colchester tomorrow. Read

Wolves goalkeeper Hennessey earns McCarthy praise

MICK McCarthy saluted the performance of Wolves' penalty hero Wayne Hennessey, insisting the 20-year-old has the talent to overcome any lack of experience. Read

Henry: Wolves point shows how far we've come

MIDFIELD rock Karl Henry believes finally snaring a point from The Hawthorns shows how Wolves have progressed from their two defeats at Albion last season. Read

Wolves wait for Kightly injury news

WOLVES were today hoping for good news on Michael Kightly after the influential winger left The Hawthorns on crutches yesterday. Read

Hennessey thrilled by Wolves penalty save

WAYNE Hennessey today toasted the "best moment of my career" after securing a place in Wolves folklore with his derby penalty save. Read

Gibson: Wolves can be the best team in the Championship

DARRON Gibson today set his sights high after an impressive first Black Country derby by declaring Wolves can be the best team in the Championship on their day. Read

Wolves defender Ward relishes friendly rivalry

WOLVES defender Darren Ward today looked forward to his first taste of the Black Country derby - and a reunion with old pal Paul Robinson. Read

Kightly dreams of fairtyale finish

FOR Michael Kightly, tomorrow's Black Country derby at Albion signals the start of his second year at Molineux. Read

Keogh facing race to be fit for Black Country derby

WOLVES striker Andy Keogh today declared his is winning his fitness battle to be involved in some capacity for Sunday's derby showdown with Albion. Read

McCarthy urges Wolves stars to keep their heads

MICK McCarthy today urged his Wolves team to play "with their heads and not their hearts" amid the white-hot cauldron of Sunday's Black Country derby. Read

Past Black Country derby success means nothing - Mowbray

TONY Mowbray today insisted West Bromwich Albion's derby day superiority of last season will count for nothing when Wolves return to the Hawthorns for Sunday's high noon showdown - believing both teams will start with a clean slate. Read

Slusarski out on loan as Hartson nears Albion exit

ALBION striker Bartosz Slusarski is set for some much-needed match practice after joining Blackpool on loan - as Chester emerged as possible suitors for John Hartson. Read

West Bromwich Albion hoping for injury boost

WEST Bromwich Albion are poised for an added Christmas bonus with no fewer than FOUR of their injured stars aiming for a potential festive return. Read

Wolves youngsters set for loan exit

MICK McCarthy is considering sending a couple more of his young Wolves hopefuls out on loan before Thursday's closing of the window. Read

Wolves wait for Eastwood injury update

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy was today awaiting injury news on striker Freddy Eastwood - but was otherwise boosted by a positive bulletin ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby. Read

Collins hopes to forget Black Country derby misery

WOLVES defender Neill Collins is hoping to right the wrongs of one of the lowest points of his career as he returns to the Hawthorns for Sunday's Black Country derby. Read

Mowbray set to play it straight in Black Country derby

TONY Mowbray today insisted the stern face will remain in place amid Sunday's white-hot Black Country derby until the final whistle when he hopes Albion will once again have tasted success. Read

Points are the key for Wolves chairman

WOLVES chairman Steve Morgan today launched the countdown to his first taste of a Black Country derby by insisting: "It's the three points which matter most." Read

Collins: Wolves are getting wiser

NEILL Collins believes Wolves have become more streetwise this season, adding more substance to their style. Read

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Paul Berry has worked as a sports reporter on the Birmingham Mail since 2001 and has been the Wolves correspondent since 2002. He also reports on other sports for the Mail, and is responsible for the paper's tennis coverage.

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