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That did not stop them equalising in their first attack, though. Stefan Moore's 11th-minute centre from the left appeared to carry no particular menace but Kevin Gallen climbed highest to score with a fine header.Gallen netted home and away against Wolves last season and Paul Furlong almost joined him in the act by thumping a shot against the knees of Michael Oakes.But Wolves were generally in control and Cort had them back in front by side-footing home from close range after Kenny Miller had superbly gone round Ian Evatt to cross hard and low. Wolverhampton Wanderers have left Glenn Hoddle unsure whether to stick or twist on transfer deadline day today. "I am a fan of Collina and I am very grateful for what he has done for Italian football," said Carraro. "I am happy that Lanese will not accept his resignation."Italy's coach, Marcello Lippi, was also disappointed by Collina's retirement "To lose someone like him is a big blow," Lippi said.. Collina brought an end to his 28-year professional refereeing career yesterday following controversy provoked by his sponsorship deal with the car manufacturer Opel. Critics deemed the 45-year-old's decision to sign a contract with the team sponsor of Milan a conflict of interest, and ultimately forced Collina to tender his resignation. "No one expected it," admitted Lanese.

I will call for an AIA [Italian Referees' Association] meeting to take place in order to reject Collina's resignation."Collina was due to referee the World Cup qualifier between Spain and Serbia & Montenegro on 7 September but has been replaced by England's Graham Poll.The Italian football president, Franco Carraro, has joined a growing band of people who hope to see Collina involved in Serie A. The Italian Referees' Association president, Tullio Lanese, has refused to accept Pierluigi Collina's surprise resignation from football. But O'Leary must wait before seeing his new acquisition in action on the training pitch, with Bouma making a quick exit after his medical to team up with his Netherlands team-mates before their World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Andorra.Bouma's arrival at Villa follows those of Milan Baros, Kevin Phillips, Patrick Berger, Aaron Hughes and Stuart Taylor during the summer.. I had a good feeling about Villa - with their history of being a big club and the people I have spoken to from the club were all very helpful That's why I chose Aston Villa. Villa Park is also a really great stadium and I look forward to my first game for the club."Bouma is capable of playing either at left-back or in the centre of defence, and he played a major role in PSV reaching the semi-finals of last season's Champions League.A former PSV team-mate of Jaap Stam and Ruud van Nistelrooy, he completed a medical this morning prior to the completion of his transfer. Aston Villa have completed the £3.5m signing of the PSV Eindhoven defender Wilfred Bouma.

Bouma, 27, ends his long association with PSV, where he began his career, to join David O'Leary's side. He made his debut in 1994/95, and aside from loan spells with MVV and Fortuna Sittard, has played all his club football for the Phillips Stadion outfit. "I am really delighted to be joining Villa," said the the Netherlands international. "It is a big club and I am really looking forward to playing for them in the Premier League."Bouma won four Dutch league titles with PSV, and although Villa have not been English champions since 1981, the adaptable defender believes the team O'Leary has assembled is full of potential."I know Aston Villa want to be challenging at the top of the table and I want to help. I want to do my best to improve the club," he said."The manager, David O'Leary, was a massive reason for my signing for Villa. I had a great talk with him and he made it clear that he believes in me and my ability."That gives me confidence.

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