Murray gets all clear on knee
Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray has been given the injury all-clear after hobbling off three minutes before the end of the victory over Luton. TThe injury-jinxed keeper - who has been in inspired form since the start of the season - says the problem is not serious.
He should be fit to return to training next week.The 25-year-old spent virtually all of last season on the sidelines with a serious foot injury, and the Molineux medical team were keen to have his knee checked out.
But a planned scan on the injury has been cancelled after Murray made a good recovery over the weekend.
Murray said today: "It has settled down. Rest and ice packs seem to have done the trick.
"There is no game for two weeks, so there is no need to rush. I'm very positive I will be back in full training next week."
The Wolves boss said it was a relief that Murray would be returning for the Leeds clash at Elland Road on September 10.
McCarthy said: "It's just bruising and that's a bit of a relief. With Matt's history, I can understand why there was concern, but, thankfully, he'll be all right."
Meanwhile, striker Carl Cort reckons McCarthy has brought much-needed simplicity to Wolves' tactics after the Glenn Hoddle era.
The 28-year-old hitman, who nearly joined Crystal Palace in a £1.25million deal, is poised to sign a new three-year contract after being impressed by McCarthy's impact on the Molineux dressing room.
He said: "This summer when we first came back it was looking pretty dire, but since he's come in it has been a completely different atmosphere.
"But it's not rocket science and there is nothing complicated about what Mick McCarthy does or his coaching methods.
"He is straight to the point and lets you know where you stand.
"Don't get me wrong - Glenn Hoddle was a very, very good coach and I learned a lot from him but at times in this league it's very simple."
By MARK DOUGLAS