The winger has made only nine Premier League appearances, and none since November 2009, because of a series of injuries, most recently operations on both knees. But, after two reserve-team run-outs, Kightly has been included in Wolves' squad for Saturday's short trip to Aston Villa. Wolves boss McCarthy told a press conference on Friday: "Everyone believed Kights would be a good Premier League player and let's hope he gets the chance over these last nine games. "It pleases me for him as much as anything. I know the supporters will be thrilled to see him back. "The fact he played in the reserves the other week created plenty of excitement. He played 80-odd minutes and he went at it full tilt. "We always have a young versus old game on a Friday and what really disappointed me was the fact he's now in the 'old' team. "But it really is lovely to have him back and he's a terrific character around the place." Also back in the squad after lengthy absences are defender Michael Mancienne and midfielder Adlene Guedioura. Mancienne returned to Molineux this week after three and a half months back at parent club Chelsea receiving treatment for a knee problem while Guedioura broke his leg in the reverse fixture against Villa in September. Wolves, though, will be without Stephen Hunt, who only returned to full training yesterday following a calf injury, while Dave Edwards and Ronald Zubar are both struggling with back problems. The clash finds both teams desperate for points at the wrong end of the table, with Villa six places and four points ahead of their rivals, who sit second from bottom. Gerard Houllier's side have had a difficult week, with defenders Richard Dunne and James Collins disciplined for a bust-up with coaching staff at a team-bonding break. Wolves, meanwhile, have only lost one of their last five games and can boast a win over Manchester United and a draw against Tottenham in recent weeks. McCarthy, though, thinks Villa's players will have no problem refocusing for tomorrow's match. "You look at their squad and the fact they've finished in the top six for the last three years and a lot of those players are still there," he said. "So quite clearly they're an experienced Premier League club with quality players. "All the stuff off the pitch doesn't mean anything - footballers have an ability to find a great performance from somewhere when you least expect it." Another player returning to the Wolves squad is midfielder Jamie O'Hara, who was ineligible for the 3-3 draw with parent club Tottenham last time out. With Wolves having a week off last weekend because of the FA Cup, it is three weeks since the 24-year-old played, and, having also missed the first half of the season with a back injury, he is eager to make up for lost time. O'Hara told www.wolves.co.uk: "I've been desperate for a game. I hate having weeks without games and we've got another break after this one as well. "I think I'd got myself into good form and scored a couple of goals so hopefully I'll be able to pick up where I left off."
