Mick's season - the highs and lows

It's been a fairly turbulent season for Mick McCarthy and his boys but he kept Wolves on track for promotion. We take a look at his crucial highs and lows.

McCarthy was rooting from the touchline during the Coca-Cola Football Championship match against Norwich City at Carrow Road last October, but Wolves lost 5-2 to The Canaries.

Despite being on crutches during the clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane last November, Mick still had a thing or two to say during the match, spurring the team on to a 3-1 victory.nextpage

Mick was smiling after the FA Cup Third Round replay when his team beat Birmingham City 2-0 at St Andrews' Stadium in January.nextpage

Wolves weren't so lucky with a disappointing 0-1 loss against Reading during the Coca-Cola Championship match at the Madejski Stadium later in January.

Wolves had a difficult February, losing three games and drawing in two. Mick showed his frustration from the touchline at the Molineux during the match with Cardiff, in which Wolves managed a 2-2 draw.

Mick walked off in frustration after a difficult match against Plymouth Argyle at The Molineux later in February, when Wolves lost 0-1.

Wolves' season picked up in March as Mick got his team fired up during the Sheffield Wednesday match at Hillsbrough, when Wolves triumphantly walked away with a 1-0 victory against The Owls.

Mick's face says it all - after March's winning streak, Wolves suffered a 2-0 defeat during their first April match against Birmingham City at The Molineux.nextpage

Winning goalscorer Andy Keogh got a grateful handshake from a relieved Mick after Wolves' 3-2 win over Derby County at Pride Park this month.

Mick's looking much more relaxed ahead of this Saturday's crucial QPR game at The Molineux.