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Kevin Doyle: Why I signed new Wolves deal

Kevin Doyle today revealed he signed his new deal because he has sold his heart to Wolves' long-term vision. Kevin Doyle today revealed he signed his new deal because he has sold his heart to Wolves' long-term vision. The £6.5m striker, who penned a new four-year deal on Wednesday, admits he may never win silverware during the time of his new contract. But he wants to play his part in competing for a debt-free club in the top half of the Premier League in the £40m rebuilt Molineux. "It would be nice to think I could achieve something with Wolves, but it's also a question of how you determine achievement," said Doyle ahead of tomorrow's Molineux clash with Newcastle. [24link]

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Kevin Doyle today revealed he signed his new deal because he has sold his heart to Wolves' long-term vision.

The £6.5m striker, who penned a new four-year deal on Wednesday, admits he may never win silverware during the time of his new contract.

But he wants to play his part in competing for a debt-free club in the top half of the Premier League in the £40m rebuilt Molineux.

"It would be nice to think I could achieve something with Wolves, but it's also a question of how you determine achievement," said Doyle ahead of tomorrow's Molineux clash with Newcastle.

"If we carry on improving each season, then in four years' time, we should be in the top half of the table and playing in a top-class stadium.

"We could take two steps forward and take one back – who's to say this club won't get relegated in a year or two's time?

"But in the long run, this club will be in the Premier League and doing very well.

"I might not win anything here but in 15 years' time I might be able to come back and that team will be winning things.

"I've seen the club grow just in two years – I've seen the plans for the training ground, where they're spending over £40m, and I'd love to still be here to see the stadium finished because it's going to be a really top-class facility.

"That would give me a real sense of fulfilment and achievement because to see it finished would mean we're still in the Premier League."

Doyle said the 'Wolves way' means the club will never be showered in money like the sovereign wealth at Manchester City.

But he said their achievements won't saddle the club with debt.

"This club is in it for the long run – it's not just in it for a short burst," he said. "We're not owned by a billionaire who's going to pump loads of money in.

"Wolves are doing it on a debt-free basis so it's a long road."

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