Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month.

Restricted to reserve appearances at the Division One club, his manager Dave Jones wanted Melligan to gain first-team experience.

He played eight league games for Bournemouth when they were relegated from Division Two last season.

Was recalled by Wolverhampton Wanderers briefly this season due to injury and suspension problems in their midfield and made two substitute appearances against Coventry and Nottingham Forest.

League appearances: Bournemouth (2001/02) 8.

This season: 21 games, 1 substitute appearance, 9 goals, 1 yellow card.

Status: First-choice midfield.

Average Shuttle rating: 7.5 (4 star man awards)