Blackpool 0-0 Wolves

Blackpool earned their first point of the season as they climbed off the bottom of the Championship after an entertaining goalless draw with Wolves.

But Kenny Jackett's Wolves stay third, despite drawing a blank against under-pressure Jose Riga's Tangerines.

Wolves, who could have gone top with a victory, hit the woodwork through Rajiv van La Parra before the interval.

But Blackpool also found the woodwork, striker Nile Ranger dinking an effort off the crossbar after the break.

Riga's first point as Blackpool boss after a run of six straight losses ended a week of high drama at Bloomfield Road.

The Belgian has retained the backing of Blackpool supporters, who chanted his name, making it clear they hope to see him still in charge for the Watford game in three days' time.

It seemed improbable that Riga would even be in charge of this contest after Burton's Gary Rowett was lined up to replace him, and chairman Karl Oyston has also openly called Riga's professionalism into question.

But Riga inspired a spirited performance which suggests his team are not as doomed as their early-season form indicates, against a Wolves side who had enjoyed three straight wins going into the international break.

After two early chances for home striker Nathan Delfouneso, Blackpool's Joe Lewis was the first of the two keepers called into action when he pushed away Wolves midfielder Michael Jacobs' header.

However, Wolves ended the half on top when right winger Van La Parra's cross-cum-shot came back off the far post before Danny Batth skewed a drilled effort just wide.

Nathan Delfouneso evaded the attentions of Richard Stearman to go close for Blackpool early on

Riga's men should have been ahead four minutes into the second period when the overlapping Tony McMahon fired into the side netting, before Ranger waltzed beyond Batth and turned back on to his right foot, only to stab an effort against the bar.

By that time, Jackett had already turned to Bakary Sako and James Henry off the bench. But it was McMahon who went close again when Carl Ikeme tipped over his header.

Blackpool manager Jose Riga:

"I think that the feeling I have had from day one is that the fans are really behind us and they can recognise when you work hard to get something.

"It's not about me, or the staff, it's about the players. It's one of the main reasons why I'm here; I decided to go to Blackpool because I knew we can create this kind of sphere. It's good to be able to give back what they deserve.

"I just focus on my job as manager and they know it. I am happy again to give back to them."

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett:

"They've drawn 0-0 at home and they've been applauded off. The supporters are right behind the players and the manager and you could see it in the spirit that the players have shown. They showed fantastic spirit in their defending and in their heart.

"We need a really accurate assessment of where we are, what we've got and what we need to make up.

"We've come into this division and played some very good football and we would like to be able to score more goals."