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Idolising Billy
Precious Memories Of Golden Couple
Billy Wright was a legend, not just to Wolves fans but for supporters and journalists all over the world who recognised his playing ability, leadership skills and undeniable reputation. All these qualities and more were worshipped in a small council house in Tipton by my mum, Rene, who loved Billy both as a footballer and a personal heart-throb.
A Reputation Questioned
Surprise Insight Into Getting The Better Of Jez
“I decided I had nothing to lose so would ask for everything at the interview…..there was a permanent deal on offer and I asked for a car.” The would-be employee expected to be knocked back over his highly ambitious demands or at least forced to compromise. Not a bit of it. He got what he asked for.
Another 70s Star In Print
Barry’s Story Overflowing With Rich Content
As the front cover amply illustrates, it’s a Wolves story in part only, albeit a substantial part. But winning at Wembley with the club as both a player and a coach, flying high on America’s west coast, being invited to Olivia Newton John’s bedroom and winning the Welsh Cup as a manager, Barry Powell has had quite the life.
Those Dream Away Days
When Wolves Went Goal-Crazy On Their Travels
Are you itching for the club programme to resume this coming Saturday and regarding this three-week gap in domestic fixtures as an interruption rather than an international break? At least England’s weekend slaughter of Croatia raised the national mood….We look at the nine occasions in the past on which Wolves have scored six or more goals on their travels in competitive matches, all of them in the League.
Dear Diary Entry 180
Hampered – And Barney Was Delighted!
Wednesday, September 3: Was pleased to receive a thank-you phone call and text today from Eileen Barnwell as a follow-up to our visit to her and John a few weeks ago. It had been my pleasant task to supply the couple’s address, with their permission, to Buckinghamshire-based Martyn Pritchard, a Wolverhampton-born Wolves fan of many decades’ standing.
Taking The Plunge
Duo Roped In For The Best Of Causes
Twenty years ago tomorrow, albeit on a Saturday, Wolves were beaten 4-0 by Cardiff in a second-tier fixture at Ninian Park. The obscure ‘anniversary’ is unlikely to have registered with Mick McCarthy. Managers, in particular, seem to have a handy knack of airbrushing many of the unhappier days and nights from their football past.