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Boycott And Knowles: A Common Bond
Shared Roots Of Duo Whose Careers Went In Different Directions
We hoped to hear mention of a Wolves favourite at the Geoff Boycott evening we attended in Stafford a few days ago – but were instead surprised to hear another former Molineux man given a name check. The legendary former England batsman was appearing at Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre and we were delighted to be accompanied on our visit to see him by Yorkshire cricket lover Richard Skirrow, recently retired following 20 years’ excellent service as Wolves secretary.
Tot Terry Lost In Man’s World
Overawed Winger Ducked Out Of Trial Game
Terry Wharton has used a late-season reunion of Wolves players from four and five decades ago to reveal how he bottled an opportunity with today’s Molineux visitors Blackburn. The winger is best known for the long spell he had in his adopted home town but might conceivably have instead kicked off his successful professional career at Ewood Park.
Paddy Power Fondly Remembered
From The North East To The West Midlands…..A Popular Figure
Paddy Rickerby’s name is one our keener readers might recall from several years back, probably from when it was used in close proximity to that of Jim Barron. The two were team-mates and good mates in the north-east and stayed that way here in the West Midlands when both were signed as teenagers by Wolves.
Grounds, Gongs And Grilled At Gunpoint
Writer’s Personal Recollections Of Three Decades With Wolves
More than 30 years of Molineux ups and downs are set to come under the microscope in a new book by David Instone. The Wolves Heroes co-owner will bring out the publication next season but has yet to finalise the title. “I planned to go to press last year as a way of marking the 30th anniversary of the start of my long spell covering the club for the Express & Star,” he said.
McGarry…….A Man Not To Be Messed With
Reporter’s Insight Into Fiery Manager
It is as far removed as you can imagine from the game we now see dominated by press conferences, social media soundbites and live screenings…….
Football and the people in it were once much more accessible to those who wrote or broadcasted about it, as relationships with Bill McGarry clearly indicate.
A Class Apart – When 100 Caps Meant Much More
Billy Stood Out BIG Time Among his Peers
Many a springtime contains a significant anniversary from Billy Wright’s majestic playing career but we are now on the eve of one of the biggest of the lot. It is 58 years tomorrow since the skipper of club and country made history across the globe by becoming the first man in the world to win 100 international caps.