Player Ratings From The 2-0 Win Over Stoke City

By Scott Cooper
September 23 2006

PLAYER RATINGS: Wolves were back to winning ways with goals from Leon Clarke and Olofinjana - Who have we given the man of the match award too?

The Player Ratings Murray 8 Edwards 7 Mulgrew 7 Breen 7 Craddock 7 Potter 7 Henry 7 Olofinjana 8 Ricketts 7 Johnson 7 Clarke 8 Subs: Davies 7 Gobern 7 Sub 3 0

Murray - England Officials have said they are keeping tabs on Murray and rightly so in this form. His kicking was better today and he was awesome in the air.

Edwards - Part 1 of a great back four. Made some decent interceptions with decent distribution.

Breen - Part 2 of a great back four. Steady as he has been in every game this season. Breen does the simple things well. Dominated in the air.

Craddock - Part 3 of a great back four. Solid and works really well with Breen. Some neat footwork late on which got the crowd going.

Mulgrew- Looks like he could be a really good player once he plays more matches. Looked comfortable at left back and distributed well. Mulgrew was part 4 of a superb defensive performance.

Potter- Not a natural right winger but is happy to play where McCarthy asks. Does a reasonable job each week and Potter is a really decent loan signing.

Olofinjana - Since he recovered from a fractured spine Olofinjana has been superb. Another brilliant performance and did well to get into the area for his goal. MOTM

Henry - Was gutted to be left out last week and put in a decent performance against his old club. He says it's a joy to be playing for Wolves and he shows it.

Ricketts- Has all the skill in the World but is so frustrating. However most of the good work involved Ricketts and if he can find some consistency could become a great player.

Johnson - Does more running than any other player. He hasn't scored for a while but has caused very club he's played against problems. Brilliant signing for a nominal fee.

Clarke- Looked bright, strong and scored a brilliant goal. Deserved his starting place and deserves to keep it next week. Taken off late on after a slight injury.

SUBS:

Clarke (Clarke) Loads of pace and should have scored but blazed over when in a great position. Gave Wolves something different.

Gobern - (Johnson) - Played up front for the first time for the first team and nearly scored with a curling effort.