George Elokobi and Ronald Zubar today apologised to the manager, their team-mates and Wolves supporters for turning up late for a team meeting on Saturday which saw them dropped from the starting line-up and substitutes bench to face Blackburn.

The pair admitted to a lapse in concentration which saw them arrive ten minutes late for the meeting at Wolves hotel which led to the usual punishment from boss Mick McCarthy.

George, who was set to start the game at Ewood Park, was relegated to the bench while Ronald, due to be among the substitutes, was axed from the 18.

It's very rare that the Cameroon-born defender George isn't the first Wolves player to arrive at training each morning, but while his late weekend arrival was completely out of character, he admits there are no complaints with the punishment.

"I'm very disappointed with everything that happened at the weekend," said George.

"It's my responsibility as a player to be at the team meeting and I wasn't there so I received my just punishment.

"I've taken the gaffer's decision and all I can do is hold my hands up.

"I've said sorry to the gaffer and the rest of the boys and would also like to apologise to the fans as well because I've let everyone down at the club.

"I'm always early in at the training ground and it's not in my character to be late but it was one of those things that happened.

"It's certainly never going to happen again in my entire career."

George continued:  "I've never been late for anything before but it's my responsibility and I've apologised.

"It's disappointing for me as well because I want to play games and so what happened is hard to take and still is now when I'm talking about it.

"But it's gone now, it's done and dusted, and I'm working hard as usual to get ready for the next game.

"There are no hard feelings and you know with the gaffer that he moves on.

"He knows I'm truly sorry and he knows me more than anyone and knows that it was out of character."

Ronald meanwhile, who is playing in tonight's reserve game at West Ham, also expressed his apologies before leaving for Bishops Stortford.