Dear Diary Entry 163
Pressure Off…..Rob Lapping It Up While He Can
Sunday, April 13: Delighted to bump into Rob Edwards outside Molineux at the high-scoring home victory over Tottenham this afternoon and see him looking so relaxed. He put much of his sun tan down to a recent trip to Antigua and explained that he was choosing his games carefully, mindful that out-of-work managers should not be so indiscreet as to turn up at grounds where incumbents might be under considerable pressure.
RIP Peter McParland
Villa Legend Who Also Shone At Molineux
Following last week’s announcement about David Woodfield comes the sad news that Peter McParland has also died. The forward was the oldest surviving former Wolves player, although he is much more closely associated with Villa after his 121 goals for them included both in the 1957 FA Cup final against Manchester United.
Lights, Camera, Action, Passion, Humour!
Memorable Reminiscences On Bully’s BI9 Night
If 60 is the new 40, with better stories to tell and more time to tell them, Steve Bull is making a characteristically barn-storming start to his seventh decade. An enraptured capacity audience at the city’s Wulfrun Hall paid an emotional tribute to just about the most authentic of Wolves heroes, with the empathy between player and public – forged from arrival day 1986 – as strong and as absolute as ever.
Sad News To Report
Death Of Dave Woodfield Announced
David Woodfield, the hard-man former Wolves centre-half, has died at the age of 81. Word of his passing last night has reached the club’s Former Players Association today thanks to his son, Gary.
The Weekly Climb
What A Run! Have Wetherspoons Ever Had It So Good?
Points then pints, evenings in ‘Spoons’ and now all the excited talk of Wolves having the best current record of any top-flight side in Europe’s major leagues…..how much dizzier can this spring become? Well, even without the chance of another rise in the table this weekend, the incentive of bringing Manchester City down two nights from now is one guaranteed to keep Molineux hearts racing.
Wath A Tale!
Precious Insight Into Institution That Kept On Giving
Gerry Taylor, Bob Hatton and Steve Daley were present to hear the word ‘factory’ used more than once. Well, Wath Wanderers always was regarded as a unique production line or conveyor belt leading all the way to Wolverhampton. For decades, under the stewardship of a former Molineux winger, this outstanding nursery system sent a stream of talented lads down from South Yorkshire to the West Midlands.
One-To-One…..An Afternoon With Kindo
Unforgettable Escorted Exploration Of Famous Roots
“Either you can come up to see me up near Blackpool or I will combine a family visit down there and meet you in Shropshire.” Steve Kindon was helpfulness personified as we set about the enjoyable task of arranging a long interview about his life and football career.
Record-Breaking Spring Of Unforeseen Heights
United Eclipsing Adds To ‘Shades Of 1970’ Feel
Another post-match ‘debrief’, another three points on which to reflect. This memorable end to 2024-25 is opening doors that seemed to have been slammed firmly in Wolves’ faces and having us turning repeatedly to the record books.
A News Blackout
It’s there in black and white in the history books as having taken place but seems to be the fixture Wolves wanted to draw a veil of secrecy around. Their 5-2 friendly victory at Wealdstone 50 years ago this week doesn’t appear to have rated a single mention in the Express & Star or Sporting Star, either in the form of a preview, a match report or even an appearance among the previous night’s results.
Looking Only Upwards
Focusing On New Horizons After Relegation Fears Extinguished
Manchester United 1 Wolves 3. That’s not a prediction for this Sunday at Old Trafford, however delightful it may be to envisage such an outcome. It was the result in January, 1972 when the club last reeled off a fourth successive top-flight victory before Sunday’s conquest of Tottenham.