Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

Wolves hang on for vital victory

Jody Craddock of Wolves celebrates his opening goal

Wolves halted an eight-match run without a win to end their brief stay at the bottom of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Bolton. Jody Craddock made the breakthrough after only three minutes and Nenad Milijas extended their lead before Johan Elmander hit back.

Mick McCarthy saw his Wolves side chalk up their first win in eight games thanks to a nervy 2-1 victory over Bolton.

Goals from Jody Craddock and Nenad Milijas put them in the driving seat at Molineux. But when substitute Johan Elmander hit back with 12 minutes remaining, it set up a tense finish.

Bolton though failed to get the goal they craved despite some sustained pressure.

Wolves moved off the foot of the table after the three points boss McCarthy was hoping for.

They got off to the best possible start by making the breakthrough in the third minute.

Andy O'Brien was hauled back after a challenge on Kevin Doyle and Milijas swung in the free-kick. Christophe Berra flicked the ball on and Craddock swept it home from close range for his fourth goal of the season.