Wolves: Mick McCarthy hails Wayne Hennessey's 'stunning' start to the Premier League season

Nov 12 2009 by Brian Dick, Birmingham Mail

MICK McCarthy praised the performances of rookie keeper Wayne Hennessey and claims the youngster has made a ‘stunning’ start to his first Premier League campaign.

The Wales international has started all 12 of Wolves’ top-flight matches and although he has had to pick the ball out of his net on 22 occasions this term, McCarthy did not even try to conceal his delight with his rising star.

Even when Wolves have conceded, which they did four times against Arsenal on Saturday, the Bangor-born stopper has acquitted himself well and earned his manager’s praise.

“Hennessey has been brilliant. He’s 22 and a fabulous goalkeeper,” McCarthy said.

“He’s maturing into a really top-class goalkeeper – he’s absolutely top drawer.

“I just think he’s had a stunning season so far.”