Mick McCarthy praised the fans who lifted the spirits of Andy Keogh after the striker had scuffed a 29^th minute effort wide. The former Scunthorpe man went on to net two goals which, along with a penalty strike from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, helped Wolves to a share of the points against QPR this afternoon.

Keogh's initial mistake was greeted with calls from certain sections of the crowd for Freddy Eastwood to be brought into the game. Other fans countered with chants of Keogh's name.

The boss said: "I want to praise the positive action of the supporters who realised what was happening and straight away started singing for Andy. Look how well it helped him to play.

"They were not having a go at Keogh direct but we all know what the 'Freddy' chants meant - get Keogh off and Freddy on.

"The lads were all talking about it afterwards and Freddy was embarrassed by it. It's insulting to Keogh.

"But what I loved was the fans who cheered Keogh. What a difference it made to the player because that sort of thing does affect you."

The boss said he believed Wolves deserved more from a game that had produced one of the team's best performances of the season.

He added: "We got less than we deserved. If we'd lost it would have been a travesty because if we've ever played better than that I'd like to see the DVD.

"I was wondering though if - to spice up games - we can give penalties when they are not penalties? Neither should have been given.

"Our players showed real depth of character in adversity to keep going.

"Two points a game is a good tally and that point this afternoon might prove to be the most valuable point all season."

*Rob Edwards has damaged his ankle ligaments.