January 2009 Archives

CHRIS Iwelumo admits he is one of life's worst losers - which is just the reason he needs to try to help ensure Wolves maintain their latest unbeaten run at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship.

And the Scottish International knows his goals will be vital in ensuring his side keep up their seven-point advantage at the top of the table.

Goals he gets inspiration for from his all-time footballing hero - Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright.

The 6ft 4in striker said: "I am probably one of the worst losers in the world ever.

''No matter what I am playing, whether it is football, monopoly or cards! I am terrible.

"But I think players have that mentality and at Wolves I am no different and neither are my team mates. We want to win every game we play and every time we go out on to the pitch."

Iwelumo knows his 15 goals so far this season - on a par with his team-mate Sylvan Ebanks-Blake - have been crucial to his side's good form.

And he's determined to keep on scoring and one day get Wolves into the top flight - so that he can pit his skills against Wright's former Gunners club.

"My dream is to play against Arsenal at The Emirates," he reveals. "I am a secret Arsenal fan as well as a Celtic fan and would love to play against Arsenal.

"I remember once when Celtic could have bought Ian Wright and Mark Bright from Crystal Palace for £1 million but Celtic felt it was too much.

"Wrighty then went on to join Arsenal and became an absolute legend.

"He was a fantastic striker and when I was at school in games I was always Wrighty. He was my hero and inspired me to try and be like him."

Iewlumo admits he is on the crest of a wave at Molineux right now. He said: "This is

the happiest I have been in my career and I have been a professional for 13 years now.

"I have had great times at other clubs but I really feel at home now and did so within a couple of weeks. I think that is why I have done what I have so far and I just hope I can keep going.''