Sometimes a picture says more than a thousand words.
And the delight with which Michael Kightly's goal at the City Ground was received by fans and team mates alike was clear for all to see.
A massive away following, and a massive result - thanks in no small part to the scorelines from St Andrew's and Selhurt Park.
No-one can pretend this was a quality Wolves performance. In fact quality on the ball was the one major thing lacking from this display.
But there won't have been many more gutsy, committed displays in the Championship on Saturday.
Make no mistake, these Wolves players want promotion, and now it's looking increasingly likely that the dream will become a reality.
Built on the fantastic determination displayed by the back four, and the sensational work rate of Sylvan, this was a victory to be really proud of.
Sylvan will probably win the player of the year award, and if he doesn't Kevin Foley will.
And that's absolutely right, but it's a shame there won't be some way to mark the brilliant late-season contribution from Jody Craddock.
No-one has done more to drag Wolves out of their winter malaise, and it was a fitting gesture by Mick McCarthy to leave Craddock as captain despite the return of Karl Henry.
Craddock is simply rock solid right now, winning all his headers and tackles alongside Christophe Berra, who gets better game by game.
Craddock took over from a struggling Richard Stearman against Cardiff, and Wolves have lost one of the seven subsequent games.
With Craddock and Berra in tandem these past seven matches, Wolves have kept four clean sheets and conceded just four goals.
It's not just promotion winning form, it's championship winning form.
And Craddock's outstanding contribution leaves me wondering if there will still be a place for him in McCarthy's squad next season.
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