Steve Morgan's delight at Wolves' homegrown success
Wolves chairman Steve Morgan today paid tribute to boss Kenny Jackett for using so much homegrown talent in the club's record-breaking promotion.
Thirteen out of the 29 players used by head coach Jackett in the League this season have either come through the Wolves academy or the development squad, while Danny Batth is their only ever present in League One.
Jackett has won a return to the Championship and achieved five club records along the way. They can also claim the title at Leyton Orient today if they better Brentford's result.
Friday's amazing 6-4 win against Rotherham was their 29th this season, setting a new Wolves milestone to go with the nine consecutive wins, most points (96), most clean sheets (24) and equal most away wins (13).
Batth, Jake Cassidy, David Davis, Leon Clarke, Matt Doherty, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Lee Evans, Anthony Forde, Carl Ikeme, Zeli Ismail, Liam McAlinden, Aaron McCarey and Jack Price are graduates who have been involved this season.
And Morgan, who has now seen two promotions in his seven years of ownership, is thrilled this one has been achieved with so much talent developed by the club.
"I'm absolutely delighted to be able to celebrate a record-breaking season," said Morgan. "It's extra pleasing for me because Kenny has given an opportunity to our younger players.
"To have 50 per cent of the first team made up of academy players is brilliant.
"There aren't many clubs that can say that."
A decision on any action Wolves face from the FA over the pitch invasions during the Rotherham game won't come before tomorrow, when the governing bodies have seen reports.
