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Wolves 2 Blackpool 0
Sunday, 18th Jan 2015 10:39 by Editor

Whilst Lee Clark's record since he arrived at Bloomfield Road hasn't been bad, his record away from home continues to disappoint. Just 2 points from 15. It' seems the Blackpool boss is looking to avoid the drop by picking up a draw on the road and hoping for wins at home. Whilst this result won't relegate the Seasiders, the performance will frustrate those fans who spent money to watch it.

In front of their biggest crowd of the season, more than 28,000 fans saw Kenny Jackett’s side dominate proceedings and create a host of chances before finally claiming the points. Wolves started on the front foot with Rajiv van La Parra receiving the ball wide right and sending in a teasing cross which appeared to strike Peter Clarke’s hand. As expected, boos were ringing around Molineux every time Jamie O’Hara touched the ball, but it was Wolves who were controlling possession without really having a cutting edge. Blackpool had their first sniff at goal when a shanked Danny Batth clearance was seized upon by Nathan Delfouneso 25-yards from goal. But, despite being completely unchallenged, the striker sliced a shot well wide of Carl Ikeme’s goal. Just before the half-hour mark when Kevin McDonald sent van La Parra galloping away down the right flank. With Dicko screaming for the ball in the box, the gifted Dutchman delayed his cross a second too long and the ball was cleared for a corner. Blackpool hit back with Tony McMahon getting to the byline and sending in a teasing low delivery which zipped across the six-yard box, but with nobody on hand to tap home.

The second half started in cagey fashion but Wolves still created more with Van La Parra and McDonald linking up with a neat one-two inside the box but the Dutchman saw a low effort blocked by Price. And seconds later the former Heerenveen star was again in the thick of the action when he sent in a low cross with the ball just evading the onrushing Edwards and Dicko. Moments later, though, and Wolves finally got the goal their second half performance deserved and once again it was Van La Parra who was the architect. The midfielder raced down the right and delivered another fine cross which this time was smashed home by Edwards for his fourth goal in three games. Moments later a comical error between Darren O’Dea and Lewis saw the ball break kindly for debutant Afobe who simply had to tap into an open goal.

Another disappointing afternoon for Clark's side who know they will have to start to get something from away trips if they're to have any chance of avoiding relegation.

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