Last August, businessman Steve Morgan finally completed a protracted takeover at Molineux for just £10 - in return for a £30million investment into the club, resulting in the departure of Sir Jack Hayward after 17 years as chairman.

After the previous season's play-off finish, hopes were high for the club to go one step further this time, with manager stating automatic promotion was his aim.

The side was strengthened by signing Freddy Eastwood, Stephen Elliott and Michael Gray, but Player of the Year, goalkeeper Matt Murray - who had only just recovered from a broken shoulder - missed the whole campaign after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training.

On the field, the team started the season inconsistently, but a strong October and November saw them push as high as third, just three points from the summit.

However, an injury suffered by key player Michael Kightly seemed to severely weaken the team's creativity and preceded a dismal Christmas period that saw them pick up just 4 points from a possible 21, leaving them mid-table, and without hopes of an automatic finish.

More players were brought in during the January transfer window, most crucially striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake from Plymouth Argyle, who scored 12 goals in the remainder of the season, finishing the division's top scorer on 23 goals.

However, his goals alone could not bring about a second successive play-off finish, as the side finished outside the final spot on goal difference, two goals short of Watford.

Despite suffering just two defeats in their final 15 games, several crucial late goals that were conceded in the second half of the season ultimately proved costly.

Indeed, just two more goals on the final day of the season would have booked them a play-off place.

They could include a number of Welshmen in their squad, with keeper Wayne Hennessey, midfielder Dave Hughes and new signing striker Sam Vokes all regulars in the international stage for their country.

Also still on their books are forward Eastwood and defender Rob Edwards, but the pair are available for transfer.