Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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| Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:07 AM PDT Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has never been one to mince his words, the Yorkshireman tells it like it is and I imagine his team-talks – in the confines of the dressing room – are even more forthright. Sat in front of the media this week McCarthy was true to form once more, launching a scathing attack on a section of the club's support. Those fans in question booed the Wolves boss with the side 2-0 down to Swansea on Saturday, chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' rang round the ground as he made a double substitution in the second half – he would be vindicated when his side grabbed two late goals to secure a point. That said, the club still remain just two points above the drop zone and among the favourites in the relegation betting. Speaking a few days after the game McCarthy wasn't holding back, labelling some fans "mindless idiots" for booing the team at every opportunity. "Let me clear something up, it doesn't help. Let's not give any of the dissenting voices, the mindless idiots that do it, any credit," he said. "I almost think some turn up hoping it is going to be that way so they can have their whinge and get shot of the manager. They are not going to get shot of the chairman or the players, so it's a case of, 'Let's give it to the gaffer'. "I've done a great job here. I came five years ago, there were only 10 players here and just a million quid to spend. "Five years on, we are in our third year in the Premier League and building the new stadium - but we are having a tough time. "Come on, give the lads a bit of support. Don't be giving us aggravation. I think they have short memories. "But I've also had unbelievable support this week, from the players, everyone at the club, and from fans writing and emailing in. There is solidarity there." I have to agree with McCarthy here, the natives at Molineux do seem to be a bit impatient – they booed their former captain Karl Henry a few weeks ago, with current skipper Roger Johnson then labelling them a disgrace. If you bet on relegation Wolves are never far from people's thoughts, so what do the supporters expect? Their attempts to earn promotion to the Premier League were consistently hampered by a toxic home atmosphere that often put undue pressure on the players. It is never nice to see your team lose, but maybe Wanderers fans need to remember where they were a few years ago and try and gain some sense of perspective.  |
| McCain eyes Grand National double Posted: 26 Oct 2011 02:50 AM PDT Donald McCain is hoping to follow his father's footsteps by winning the Grand National more than once this season with Ballabriggs. The Trevor Hemmings-owned horse will look to repeat his success at Aintree in 2012 when he takes on the huge obstacles once again. The last horse to win back-to-back Grand National was Red Rum – trained by Donald's father Ginger. The horse rose to fame and many people's heart by winning the race three times, a record still to this day. People looking at the Grand National free betting should remember this. If Ballabriggs is to score again in the people's race in April, he will have to carry more weight on his back this time around, a penalty that has made it so difficult for horses to win the contest more than once in the past. McCain is also training Wymott, Fabalu and Weird Al for the race in 2012 to give himself the best chance of success once again. Ballabriggs has been installed as the bookies favourite at this early stage of the season, with Oscar Time, Beshabar and Junior all prominent in the market. He could be the Grand National winner again. McCain may take a different route with his 10-year old this season, and has hinted at more chase races than the hurdle events he used for the preparation runs 12 months ago. "The whole year for Ballabriggs is geared around going back to Aintree," he added. "These days the handicappers hike their hurdles mark up so there is no great benefit running over hurdles," Those waiting for Ballabriggs seasonal reappearance may have to wait into the New Year, as the horse has not had his opening run before January in his last two campaigns.  |
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