The away support from Wolves this season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Here’s my little tribute with 19 pictures from 19 glorious Premiership away days.

A big thanks to Alistair, Paul and Michael who helped me fill in the gaps for the games I didn’t get to myself.

Up The Wolves.

Wigan - Won 1-0

Man City - Lost 1-0

Blackburn - Lost 3-1

Sunderland - Lost 5-2

Everton - Drew 1-1

Stoke - Drew 2-2

Chelsea - Lost 4-0

Spurs - Won 1-0

Man Utd - Lost 3-0

Liverpool - Lost 2-0

Hull - Drew 2-2

Blues - Lost 2-1

Bolton - Lost 1-0

Burnley - Won 2-1

Villa - Drew 2-2

West Ham - Won 3-1

Arsenal - Lost 1-0

Fulham - Drew 0-0

Portsmouth - Lost 3-1

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After Fabio Capello’s index own goal, we thought there might be a bit of mileage in rating players out of ten in an end of season marking system. The players won’t be reading it so they won’t take any offence. What’s more, we don’t want paying for it. Just your thoughts would be nice!

Wayne Hennessey: Started the season like he finished the last…inauspiciously. Compare Hahnemann’s decisiveness on Sunday with Hennessey’s dawdling against West Ham in our opener. Takes one step forward and two steps back, quite literally, and the defence is immeasurably more comfortable without him in the team. Hope his potential will eradicate some big question marks over his temperament. 5/10

Marcus Hahnemann: The antithesis of Hennessey. Strong, brave, vocal and commanding. When we needed a leader, Hahnemann came to the fore and wasn’t found wanting. Gave us supporters – not to mention Craddock and Berra – bucket loads of reassurance and confidence and played a huge role in our mid-season revival. His performances were embodied in a last gasp smothering save at home to Everton. Shame he isn’t 10 years younger! 8/10

Ronald Zubar: Another shining highlight of our season, when he eventually played! Certainly worth the wait, getting stronger and stronger with every game. Covers the right hand side like a Rolls Royce, effortlessly motoring up and down with panache, pace and passion. The fact that most fans now would choose him over Foley at right back is testament to his performances. A cult hero in the making, who might be just as effective as a centre back? Magnifique Ronald! 8/10

Jody Craddock: A phenomenal season, proving just about everyone wrong again. A leader of men, who rose to the challenge of the Premier League like no other. Few thought he’d play 13 league games, let alone 33 of them. Second top scorer, and has to be the most improved Wolves player ever. The sight of Kenwyn Jones pole-axed on Sunday after a Jody reducer was fitting. The bigger they came, the harder they fell. He’s never been more influential, or more loved. 9/10

Christophe Berra: His old-fashioned, ‘cultivated’ performances since arriving at Wolves have belied his reliability at the back. Last year’s price tag, and playing alongside a terrace hero may have diluted his overall status in the team. 32 appearances suggest he’s been a linchpin, and his partnership with Jody has flourished as the season has progressed. The more games he plays, the more his game improves from that God forsaken SPL. A long term future with Zubar alongside him? 7/10

Stephen Ward: His golden hour came at White Hart Lane, shackling Lennon and performing admirably throughout. Selfless and committed, and will doubtless retain a squad place next year, owing more to his versatility and stoicism than his ability. Comfortable on the ball, but positionally hapless and sussed out as a weak link. (see Wigan home, Birmingham away) Not good enough IMO, but often performed above my level of expection. 6/10

George Elokobi: Big George is almost as maligned Stephen Ward. The difference is, he appears to be getting better with each game and looks far more suited to the left back position. Built like Big Mo Slater, distribution like little Mo Camara, but dare I say he’s starting to look the part. Certainly doesn’t look out of place in the side, and considering he’s come back from a career threatening knee injury, just years after playing on parks pitches, I’d say he’s done pretty well! Big question mark over consistency, which is why a new left back in the summer is a must 6.5/10

Richard Stearman: Settled into the Premier league wonderfully well, and even got linked with Liverpool after kicking Torres around Anfield. Sadly, he had a brainwave against Wigan and hasn’t had a look in since. A good squad player. 6/10

Matt Hill: See you Matty. Shored up the back four last season, but will be remembered more for a cross bar challenge success on Soccer AM. Only played at Blackburn when Zubar was getting jiggy with big George in a hotel room. I liked him, but time to move on. 4/10

George Friend: Star of the south coast will surely end up there on a full time deal. Never saw much of George, but liked what I did see. Will be another to move on. 4/10

Karl Henry: The highest praise I can give Karl is quoting the bloke in front of me, who has spent most of the last 3 years berating him for being a ‘crab’ who isn’t good enough. After a quite phenomenal performance against Sunderland, the pea-brained supporter said: “I don’t think any of us thought Henry would make the step up, but he’s proved us all wrong. Sorry mate, he’s proved you wrong. Most people who have ever kicked a ball see the value he brings to the side and marvel at his energy, positional sense and selfless work, on and off the ball. Home game against Villa probably the best performance I’ve ever seen from a Wolves midfielder (sorry folks, I only go back to 1988!) 9/10

Nenad Milijas: Glimpses of brilliance and played a vital role in getting our season back on track in the month of December. A wicked set-piece delivery and a bit reminiscent of Paul Cook at his best. At his worst, he was getting bullied all over Selhurst Park by Shaun Derry in the cup which was not good to see. Taken out of the firing line soon after and it’s hard to say we’ve missed him. Good to get a season under his belt and will surely come back stronger as a result. 6.5/10

Michael Mancienne: Finest hour came at the Emirates, where he shielded the back four like he’d been doing it all his life. He’s certainly got talent and composure, if not the stature for a centre back. Would like to see him here permanently, but wouldn’t be gutted if he didn’t stay, if that makes sense. 6.5/10

David Jones: Only Milijas can rival his left peg, and while question marks have arisen about his pace, his speed of thought is as quick as it gets. Sumptuous work in setting up Jarvis at West Ham, and capped off ‘that’ move at Molineux against Spurs. His consistency gives him the nod over Milijas, and his schooling at Carrington often shows. Cheers Big Ears! 7/10

Kevin Foley: When Foley was moved into right midfield, most of us questioned Mick’s sanity. But he filled in without grumbling and did a job for us, helping to make the team far more resolute. Not able to show us how assured he can be like last season, but a big question now arises…What do we do with him next season?’ With a new winger almost certain to sign and Zubar so imperious, will he get a game?! 6/10

David Edwards: I don’t think we’ve seen the best of him yet, due to the injury picked up at Spurs. A shame, as he was looking a real handful from midfield. Has the capacity to play in a 4-5-1 as well as 4-4-2 and must send Opta Stats into meltdown with his engine. Looking forward to more from Dave next season 6.5

Matt Jarvis: Another one to make the big step up, consistently proving to be our most potent attacking outlet. He looks even quicker than last year and his final ball his improved immeasurably. The same bloke that lambasts Henry is the one who used to say: “Jarvis couldn’t cross the Cannock Road.” I’ve not heard that one for months now! A player that we need to build our team around next season. 8/10

Adlene Guedioura: The biggest breath of fresh air this season raised more smiles than Michael McIntyre on a good day. Fearless, composed and one of the best pieces of business done all season. Adlene has made more of an impact in a few games than some players make in a lifetime. Taking the mickey out of Ballack, Mikel and co was a joy to watch, as was his repeated piss taking out of Kieran Richardson on Sunday. A really exciting prospect 7/10.

Greg Halford: I thought he was carrying a knock when I first saw him. He wasn’t, he was just lethargic. Looked very one-dimensional, and his long throw is over-rated! 4/10

Segundo Castillo: Looked very encouraging whenever I saw him, but another one-dimensional player who won’t be with us next season. 5/10

Michael Kightly: One of the biggest shames of the season. How we long for the 2008 vintage. He was, and surely will again be, a class act. Patience is a virtue. 5/10

Andrew Surman: Never got a chance, so you’d have to presume he isn’t up to it. Shame, because every Saints fan I’ve ever spoken to said he was a class act. If Edwards, then Ward, then Mujangi gets in ahead of you (and Jarvo of course) then you can’t be too tasty. 5/10

Mujangi: Who knows. Big Mick has kept him for another year on loan. Didn’t look too quick when I saw him, but encouraging at Pompey. 4/10

SEB: Suffered first with injury and then with his form. One goal from open play was the last statistic we’d expect to be reading. Has never been a player able to lead the line on his own like Doyle, and has had to warm the bench as we opted for a more conservative approach. Hopefully he’ll have learnt from this season and will come back stronger with a full pre-season under his belt. 5/10

Kevin Doyle: Run out of superlatives to describe the Irishman’s contribution. Buffeted week after week by the Premiership’s great uncouth and always bounces back stronger. Defends from the front better than anyone I’ve seen, awesome first touch, and more selfless than Mother Teresa. Hope he’s here next season, but the fact that Arsenal, Everton and Villa are linked says it all. 9/10

Chris Iwelumo: I will always love the big man, but I suppose absence will make my heart grow fonder when he leaves this summer. Always a handful, but surely bound to the Leccy League? 4/10

The Hoff: White men can’t jump! Ahh the Hoff. I do love a big man up front (ooh err Missus) but I’m not sure I like him so much! However, I am sitting on the fence with the Hoff as I’ve only seen 5 mins of him. 3/10

Sam Vokes: Don’t think he’s the future, despite being young. Another loan spell next season will determine his future with us. 4/10

Andy Keogh: Thought I’d save the most contentious until last. One swallow rarely makes a summer unless you’re talking about Keogh. His winner at Wigan led to a pronouncement that we’ve discovered an Irish Rooney!!! Seriously. Started the season really well, but soon reverted to type, after a miserable home performance against Portsmouth. Perhaps tellingly, he hasn’t been seen on our bench since he tried to do a Beckham at Arsenal. 5/10

According to the good old Express & Star, Wolves are likely to make a fresh bid for Stephen Hunt over the summer, following Hull’s relegation to the Championship.

I can’t say I’m entirely surprised by this, especially when you consider how aggressively he was pursued by the club throughout the January transfer window.

Of course, the former Reading man had his season ended in early February; picking up a foot injury that looks like it will keep him out of action until October.

So my question is simple: Should Wolves still sign Stephen Hunt?

Stephen Hunt - Still worth signing?

Let’s start by considering his injury. If the reports are indeed accurate, do we really want to splash out good money on a player that won’t be available for the first two to three months of the season? The obvious answer is ‘no’.

However, we saw Villa take a similar gamble last summer on Stewart Downing, who was sidelined for the same amount of time. They had to wait a while but since getting up to full speed, the winger undoubtedly played a big role in their season, so perhaps that shows it’s sometimes worth taking a risk.

The other important issue is price. We were prepared to splash out a cool £5 million for Hunt in January, but that figure would have to come down significantly I’d imagine if a deal was to be thrashed out between the two clubs. Maybe the £2-3 million pound mark is a more realistic figure now. It could be even less, given Hull’s financial predicament, their relegation and the aforementioned injury. They’ll certainly want his wages off their books, particularly as he won’t be playing for a while, so there’s a deal to be done.

If you look at my articles in January, you’ll know I was keen to see Hunt snapped up. But looking back on it now, there was probably a sense of desperation on my part given that we hadn’t signed anyone else to play on the right and the team were struggling.

But things have moved on a bit since then and perhaps Wolves should too. After all, It’s a World Cup year and normally that means a lot of movement in the transfer market with some decent players becoming available.

Putting aside the injury and the potential cost of the deal, I suppose we have to ask ourselves, would Stephen Hunt add anything worthwhile to the Wolves squad? He’s certainly a tenacious, hardworking and competitive player, so very much in the McCarthy mold. But would he add real quality? I’m inclined to say no.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not entirely against the signing.

I’m just not that excited by it.