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This page is being developed to include videos and details of Wolves’ cup finals. Note: if videos start to play simultenously, press pause on each of them unti you’ve selected which one you want to play. You launch the videos by clicking on pictures below.
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We’ll start with two videos from 1949 when Wolves beat Leicester 3-2 (Pye 2, Smythe) in the FA Cup Final on 2nd May 1949. This video is courtesy of the Pathe News who permit us to show this in the members’ zone. Click on the Sporting Star to load the 1949 Video.
and, on 5th May 1049, three days later, the team returned home to a heroes’ welcome in Wolverhampton. This includes footage of Wolves greats Stan Cullis (Manager) and Billy Wright (Captain) addressing the crowd. Click on the FA Cup to play
In 1960, of course the cup came home after a comprehensive win over Blackburn Rovers. Here’s how the E&S reported it. An own goal by Blackburn’s McGrath was followed by two by winger Deeley. Click on the FA Cup logo below to play
and to see how the match unfolded .... click on the FA Cup logo to play the video. Wigan’s chairman and owner of JJB sports Dave Whelan broke his leg in this match, and as the headline shows winger Deeley was the Wolves hero. The win came just after Burnely pipped us to the Championship and an historic double.
Thanks to Jeni Abbott for the extensive downloads!
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