Sunday, May 22, 2011

WOLVES STAY UP DESPITE 3-2 HOME DEFEAT TO BLACKBURN (WHO ALSO STAY UP)

At Wolverhampton, England:


Despite dropping a 3-2 decision at home Sunday to Blackburn, Wolverhampton, like their guests, maintained their English Premier League membership for next season.  The visiting Rovers dominated first-half action with goals from Jason Roberts (22'), Brett Emerton (38'), and David Hoilett (45').  Wolves, however, thanks to Jamie O'Hara (73') and Stephen Hunt (87'), managed to make it a one-goal game in the second half.  With Birmingham City (2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur, who sewed up a Europa League qualifying berth) and Blackpool (4-2 at Manchester United) having also lost, Wolves managed to finish in 17th place, one point and one place above the relegation zone.  The Carling Cup-winning Brumbies and Tangerines, along with West Ham United, will be playing in the League Championship next season.

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