Brave Wolves are fighting to the bitter end despite being effectively relegated by Paulo Wanchope’s goal at the City of Manchester Stadium.

A sell out crowd turned up to roar on the lads in one last effort to grab all 3 points needed in an unlikely bid to avoid the drop.

DJ made just one change to the team that fought back at the Blues, bringing in Irwin for the dreadful Luzhny.

Everton linked up in a 4-4-2 formation with Radzinski and the Great England hope Wayne Rooney leading the visitors attack.

The home support was stunned into silence within 2 minutes when Everton grabbed the opening goal. McFadden beat Okoronkwo to the by-line before crossing the ball for debutant Osman to head home. Wolves 0 Everton 1

Everton should have doubled their lead minutes later but Radzinski saw his shot saved brilliantly by Jones.

The game was being played at a high tempo as Wolves looked to hit back quickly. Martyn had to be alert to clear when Camara looked favourite to reach a through ball.

Wolves looked full of running with both Newton and Kennedy chasing problems on the wings. It was the Irish winger Kennedy who was next to go close when his 30 yard shot flew inches over.

The home faithful were yet again left stunned by a referring decision when Irwin was judges to have fouled McFadden even though the Scot was clearly holding Irwin round the neck.

With half an hour gone Rooney broke clear but blasted his angled shot wide. Camara kept up Wolves pressure with a neat curling shot that went just wide of the post. With the home support treating the visitors to a few verses of "Bring back our stereo" and "Sign on" Rooney again missed a glorious chance. The young striker left Butler for dead but again fizzed his shot wide. Let's hope he remembers to pack his shooting boots when boarding the plane to Portugal.

The game remained an end to end affair and Kennedy brought out a comfortable save from Martyn with minutes of the first half left.

Half time Wolves 0 Everton 1

The second half started in the same fashion as the first with the ebb and flow of the game producing chances for both sides.

Camara gave Wolves a lifeline 10 mins into the second half. This in-form striker lashed an unstoppable dipping shot from outside the area. Wolves 1 Everton 1 Another great goal from the man is now sending out mixed signals about his future.

Despite the news of City's goal against Newcastle filtering through Wolves fans still gave the team 100% as they pushed forward.

Camara again saw his side-foot shot saved brilliantly by Martyn in the Everton goal. Fans favourite Rae replaced Cameron as Wolves looked to use fresh legs to find another breakthrough.

With just over 10 mins left Ganea replaced Irwin (making his 900th league and cup apperance) as Wolves went 4-3-3.

With time running out Rooney was guilty of an horrific two footed challenge on Jones. The Everton man had no chance of reaching a through ball but showed no intention of backing out of the challenge. Jones received a huge red mark on the head. Rooney unbelievably, received only a yellow card. An appropriate colour for such a cowardly challenge.

Just 6 minutes remained on the clock when Naylor was fouled on the left wing. Cort powered in a bullet header from Kennedy's cross to give Wolves a deserved lead. Wolves 2 Everton 1 The final whistle was greeted with mixed emotions as the City score flashed up on the big screen.

A passionate display saw Wolves chew up the Toffee men with a convincing display, but now needing miracles it's all over bar the shouting. However, I would appreciate it if SKY TV took the Red Bar off our name in the league table, WE'RE NOT DOWN YET!

Despite a heavy Everton presence on the car park I'm happy to report both stereos and wheels were intact when I got in my car!

Full time Wolves 2 Everton 1

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