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A ‘Borrow’ From Barrow!
Wolves fans are busy debating whether Liverpool’s recent slump in form helps or hinders their side’s chances of pulling off an FA Cup upset on Saturday. What is beyond argument, though, is that even the Anfield crowd’s long-time reputation for fair play is likely to fall short of the reception Wolves were given on another northern assignment in the competition nearly 60 years ago.
A Great Hair Day!
Woodfield Back At Molineux – But Who Recognised Him?
David Woodfield has used his first visit back to Molineux in several decades to remind himself of local derbies and stirring FA Cup campaigns of old. The rugged centre-half, sporting a hairstyle far removed from your average 73-year-old, brought a family-and-friends group of eight to the Wolves v Aston Villa clash nine days ago and was surprised to bump into former team-mates Fred Davies and Ted Farmer in the media room.
Hayward Pride In Extraordinary Wolverhampton Girl
Where Finance And Friendship Met…..For The Greater Good
It’s easy to see why Rachael Heyhoe Flint hit it off with Sir Jack Hayward. Like him, she came from Wolverhampton – one of the nicer parts of town, it must be said – and exported excellence and charm across the globe, armed with a spirit of enterprise, adventure and fun.
Right Man, Wrong Time
‘Genuine, Outstanding’ Guy Who Fell Short At Molineux
Graham Taylor’s record as a club manager is remarkable; a testament to indisputable excellence and high competence, with just one notable exception – Wolverhampton Wanderers. Long after Taylor left Molineux, he frequently expressed regret and frustration that his short reign there ended with ambitions starkly unfulfilled.
A Victim Of Circumstance
Bridges Too Far Opened Up New Pathway For Tony
In these days of crazy transfer fees and salaries, it can seem unreal to look back to the 1950s when a club’s top players were rewarded with modest pay packets not much fatter than those picked up by the youngest of professionals. Take a look back at the Wolverhampton Wanderers team group photos in the last years of that momentous Molineux decade and you will see huge professional squads.
Back Where It All Began
Swapping Oz For Scotland – And Happy As Could Be!
Conscious as we are not to cross the thin line separating healthy interest from stalking, we don’t intend to keep intruding into the lives of John Black and his lovely lady friend, Roberta. But, after explaining on here last July how delighted we were to play a part in reuniting these one-time teenage sweethearts after some 40 years apart, we thought our readers might just enjoy this follow-up.