Richard Stearman played in three different divisions during his time with Wolves but would be happy with experiencing just two at Fulham.

The transfer window deadline day signing swapped Molineux for Craven Cottage in the summer after a rollercoaster seven years in the West Midlands.

Stearman enjoyed two promotions, suffered two relegations and featured in the Premier League, Championship and League One for his hometown club.

Such a gamut of emotions left the centre-back drained and he is focused purely on helping the Whites get back to the top-flight this season.

Richard Stearman's 2014-15 season with Wolves

Appearances

45

Bookings

11

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The visit of his former employers this evening represents the next obstacle on the road to the promised land and Stearman is looking forward to the early reunion.

“It’s just football,” he said. “I was going to have to play them at some point and I might have some inside knowledge as well so it will be good to play against them.

“League One is somewhere I don’t want to be again for a very long time - if at all - and I’ve experienced great highs and lows with Wolves.

“I’d be happy with just the great highs here and I want to get back in the Premier League as quickly as possible. That’s why I joined.”

Boss: Wolves manager Kenny Jackett

Stearman was named Wolves' player of the year last season by the club's fans and players but was allowed to leave Molineux by manager Kenny Jackett.

Such was the supporters’ affection for the 28-year-old, an online poll showed more than 80 per cent of the Molineux faithful wanted the centre-back to stay.

“It’s nice to hear and I’d rather it was that way round than 80 per cent telling me to go,” he added. “I had a great affinity with my last team and something I want to replicate here.

“I know I’ve got to earn that respect through my performances but it’s something I’m looking to achieve here.”

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