Millwall's Steve Claridge converted a second-half penalty to seal a 1-0 win against former club Wolves.Claridge was brought down in the box by Shaun Newton in the 73rd minute. He stepped up to take the spot kick which he converted to add further misery to Wolves' promotion hopes
The defeat for Wolves means that Kevin Keegan's Manchester City are automatically promoted to the Premiership for next season. "This also means that Richard Dunne (Republic of Ireland 14 Caps,3 Goals, nicknamed the "Honey Monster", because of his build) will play his football in the Premier league, next season".
Wolves Mark Kennedy did not play tonight, but he has had intensive treatment and is scheduled to return to training with the team this Monday, 08 April. Reid played for the Lions while Sadlier was on the bench, and Paul Butler (1 cap Republic of Ireland,v Czech Rep(H),23-2-00) ran out for Wolves.
Millwall: Warner, Lawrence, Nethercott, Ward, Bull, Ifill, Cahill, Livermore, Stephen Reid, Dublin, Claridge.
Subs: Gueret, Richard Sadlier, Tuttle, Kinet, Bircham.
Wolverhampton: Oakes, Halle, Paul Butler, Lescott, Camara, Newton, Cameron, Rae, Cooper, Sturridge, Miller.
Subs: Andrews, Ndah, Blake, Laursen, Murray.
It had been reported that Roy Keane was to undergo a scan on possible knee ligament damage that could have ruled him out of the rest of United's season and the World Cup. But today, 05th April 2002, Sir Alex Ferguson rejected the claim, insisting:"It's a hamstring injury, not a knee injury. If we get to the Champions League final on 15 May Roy will play. It's a straightforward torn hamstring and he will be out for four to six weeks. Roy's injury is a blow for the lad, particularly with the semi-finals looming. It's disappointing for him bearing in mind that he missed the final in 1999. So I think the players owe him a final and hopefully we will get there".
Keane's agent Michael Kennedy also insisted that Keane would be able to play in the World Cup. Kennedy said:
"Roy told me on his return from Spain that he is confident that he will be available for the World Cup finals".
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