Mick McCarthy warns Greg Halford that his future at Wolverhampton Wanderers is under threat
Former Sunderland and Colchester man under pressure...
By George Watts
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy has warned defender Greg Halford that his future at Molineux is under serious threat if he fails to take his chances when given to him.
Halford only moved to Wolves last season from Sunderland, when McCarthy paid the Black Cats £2 million for his services.
However, the defender has failed to make a starting appearance since the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United in December, a game that caused controversy when McCarthy fielded ten reserve team players.
When asked by reporters if Halford had a future at the club, McCarthy replied: "Greg is doing well but, if he doesn't take the chance, then he'll move on.
"He knows that - because I've told him.
"But, fair play to him, he's trained well and he wants to be here, which is a great attitude for me to see."
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