I think that all Wolves fans everywhere must have had very mixed feelings before the penultimate home match against Everton, knowing that not only did we have to win but that we were also dependent on Man City losing, to keep us hanging in there.

In recent weeks any relegation talk has been any three from eight. Then it was any three from six, but as far as the Wolves were concerned now, it was any three from four. It was that time of the season when fans with their radios would receive almost as much attention as the players on the pitch.

Fortunately for Wolves, Irwin was back in an otherwise unchanged side. However, anyone arriving five minutes late for the kick-off would have missed the first goal. An Everton cross from the right found Osman who headed home from three yards and the visitors were in the lead. So much then for the gaffer’s probable final words as the Wolves left the dressing room – ‘let’s keep it tight for the first twenty minutes!’

From then on it was end to end. No patient build up here, it was more like a cup-tie. The big difference was that when Wolves were attacking, they didn’t really look like scoring whereas Everton looked likely to increase their lead time and time again. Wayne Rooney seemed to be involved in everything and was proving to be a constant danger. Everton were sharper and slicker and it was only a combination of some excellent saving from Paul Jones and missed opportunities from Wayne Rooney that prevented the visitors from adding to their one goal lead by half time.

The second half commenced with increased tempo from the Wolves and not wanting to sound too dramatic, the next 45 minutes could decide the future of the Club for next season.

Everton were under severe pressure but just when I was asking myself where we were going to get a goal from, it happened. A cross from the left and Henri Camara lashed it into the back of the net with the outside of his right boot.

The crowd went wild and the news from the radios around was that Man City were still drawing 0-0.

Again Wolves increased the tempo but still Everton were dangerous on the break. Paul Jones had to be alert and was called into action time after time, having to make one on one saves with his legs, arms, feet – superb.

Alex Rae and Ganea were brought on for Cameron and Irwin as Dave Jones went for a last throw of the dice.

With six minutes to go, a free kick from Kennedy found Cort who soared above everyone to head a magnificent winning goal. The final whistle blew and the Wolves had won the game. Then the news that we had all dreaded – Manchester City had beaten Newcastle 1-0.

The fans applauded the players as they left the pitch – congratulations on the victory but bitter disappointment at the news of relegation. It’s a cruel business.