A Ray Of Sunshine

Selfless Act Of Star Centre-Forward

Ray Crawford was thinking of himself when he heard about Alan Ball’s tragic death two years ago and decided there and then to retire. It would seem, however, that the former Wolves striker spends a lot of time thinking about others.

From FA To MP?

Burnside On Westminster Trail

Former Wolves inside-forward David Burnside is aiming to stand for Parliament in the next General Election. A few months ahead of his 70th birthday, the long-time FA man has joined the United Kingdom Independent Party and aims to fight the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency in his native Bristol.

Weddings – A Dangerous Business!

Stowells’ Broken Leg Tale

Mike Stowell has revealed details of a freak injury from his wedding festivities – but reassured Wolves fans that it wasn’t Matt Murray who suffered it!

The unlucky present-day keeper was among the gathering when his Molineux mentor celebrated with new wife Rachel in Leicester last weekend following their marriage ceremony in Sorrento two days earlier.

Countdown Starts For Geoff

Retirement Option Looms

Geoff Palmer is beginning to plot his retirement from the police force as he approaches a milestone birthday in just over a fortnight’s time. The locally-born former full-back has followed up his long service over two stints at Molineux by giving almost 23 years of his life to the constabulary.

From Italy With Love

Wolves Pals Turn Out For Mike

Andy Thompson and Matt Murray were among the guests over the weekend at the reception that followed the wedding of former Wolves keeper Mike Stowell and England women’s international footballer Rachel McArthur. Also present were Nigel Pearson, the manager of Mike’s present club Leicester, and Bristol City stalwart Clive Whitehead, who he worked with during his time at Ashton Gate.

Darby A Star Of The Screen In Dubai

TV Golf Series For Globe-Trotter

Paul Darby might occasionally miss the roar of the Molineux crowd and the buzz and banter of a busy dressing room. But the former Wolves physio’s new calling in golf is taking him to some extraordinary heights.

Kelly’s Eye On Euros

Under-21 Visit For Rob

Robert Kelly is spending time at the European Under-21 Championships finals as part of his work towards his coach’s professional licence. The 44-year-old Brummie, who had spells with Wolves both as a player and coach, is part of a distinguished group at the tournament in Sweden.

De Bont Delight

Finals Night Dilemma Surrounds Wolves

Andy de Bont will have to wait to see whether his heroics in Wolves’ latest Midland Masters triumph might earn him a place in their line-up on grand finals night in September. He will also have to decide whether he wants to put himself through another three hours of pain!

A Great Night Indoors!

Wolves Deliver Another Master Class

Wolves were celebrating again last night after once more winning the Midlands Masters title at the National Indoor Arena. The side who emerged as national champions last year for the first time beat a star-studded Aston Villa line-up 2-1 in the play-off game and go forward to the grand finals in Liverpool.

Eastoe A Success On His Travels

No Way Through For Forward At Molineux

His two stints at Molineux may have yielded the unsatisfactory total of 17 senior appearances and one goal but Peter Eastoe still insists Wolverhampton Wanderers were good for him. The forward went on to have a good career elsewhere and attributes at least some of his success to the solid grooming he had in his native West Midlands.