Leap Of Faith From ‘Train Not Stopping At This Station’
Time To Bail For Worried Wolves Favourites
From the tales of the strictly unexpected comes this story of a missed pre-match rendezvous, a daring jump from a train and then starring roles in a precious away victory. Oh……and all followed by a hasty trip to the tailor’s and a police visit.
Same Faces, Same Fun
Bumper Turn-Out At Wergs
Wolves favourites, primarily from the 1970s, showed up in sizeable numbers to make their latest annual charity golf day a resounding success. We looked down the field at The Wergs in Tettenhall and came up with this useful line-up from those competing – in the 3-4-3 formation favoured by the present-day Wolves: Phil Parkes, Geoff Palmer, John McAlle, Phil Nicholls, Terry Wharton, Kenny Hibbitt, Willie Carr, Steve Daley, Steve Kindon, John Richards, Mel Eves.
It’s A Hit!
Chorus Of Approval For Our New Feature
We were both flattered and surprised by the feedback to the new Player of the Year section we introduced for our readers late last month. In using Facebook as well as our home in cyberspace to promote an area we thought should have a place in the annals of Wolves history, we were delighted to see and read such positive remarks from fans.
A Thumbs-Up From Budgie
But It Was Roger, Over And Out, All Too Soon
“You are my tip for the top.” So said John Burridge in 1983 to a young Shropshire lad who had caught his eye among a promising crop of hopefuls including Darren Wright, Stuart Watkiss, Graham Rodger, Derek Ryan, Martyn Bayly and Joe Jackson. The player singled out by Budgie laughs self-deprecatingly. “Well, that shows just how good a judge of a player John was!”
Ready For The Big Kick-Off
True Legend Bully Waiting And Hoping
The word legend is overused in sport and life in general but there is no doubting that Steve Bull’s career at Wolves gives him legendary status.
In an era where player loyalty is as rare as hens’ teeth, the Tipton-born striker refused all offers to depart Molineux once he had left his home town club and ended a short spell at West Brom to move to Molineux in 1986.
Dear Diary Entry 70
Nice Day For A Brown Wedding
Monday, July 3: Re-read the text that arrived from Wolves fan Graham Large three weeks ago, telling me he was at the wedding of former Wolves youngster Scott Brown in Woolacombe Bay, Devon. Pat Mountain, the goalkeeper coach at the club for many years, was another of the guests.
He’s Back – And As Busy As Ever
Stowell Checks In During Hectic Pre-Season
This has been a big weekend for Mike Stowell and family. Yesterday, he was back at the club for whom he played 448 League and cup games. Today, a major celebration in the garden, gazebos and all, to mark the fact his wife turned 40 a few days ago. All things considered, we think we did well to catch up with him and enjoy half an hour of his time at the Walsall hotel Leicester used for their ‘pre-match’ before heading to Molineux.
A New Addition To Our Line-Up
Spotlighting 40 Years Of Wolves Winners
John Richards didn’t make it on to the list; nor did several other worthy candidates from the 1970s and early 1980s, such as Derek Parkin, John McAlle and Geoff Palmer. Steve Stoutt did, though – he beat Steve Bull in the process – and Floyd Streete, Tom Bennett and Mark Rankine are among what might be regarded as the other surprise inclusions.
A Wolf Pack Without Teeth
Power Supply Was Reduced For Shield Date
Have Bolton always tended to prove troublesome opponents for Wolves? Was there ever a time when they were seen as a comfortable proposition? Yes and no but the meeting in the autumn of 1958 – in the Charity Shield, no less – was more problematic than most given the junior look to Stan Cullis’ forward line.
Booked – And Emlyn Was Delighted!
How Hughes Stepped Out Of One Spotlight And Into Another
Billy Wright was in on it. So, too, Bob Paisley, Bill Shankly, Jack Taylor and most of John Barnwell’s upwardly mobile, Wembley-bound squad. But, in keeping with the essential element of surprise, the main man was in the dark until the last dramatic moment. Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at Molineux was about more than Wolves’ first League victory for seven seasons over a Liverpool side enjoying their years of near-invincibility.