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-------SEPTEMBER 2009---·

Fulham next up - don't forget it's a 2pm kick off on Sunday the 20th September - it's not on television until Football First on Sky in the evening and the City Bar will be open pre-match as usual. Then of course it's away to ManU on Wednesday, which is live on Sky Sports 2 from 7pm. Peter's full travel information for September and October follows.

· Here are a couple more diary dates - for the next "London Wolves go to the Dogs" (20 Nov), and the London Wolves Xmas lunch (19 Dec).

· As well as information on two great new Wolves books on Billy, Bully and Knocker and competitions to win them and dinner with Bully (Nov 18)

· Watch out for ALOB 149 and 150.

  • Diary Dates: Friday 20th November (Dogs) and Saturday 19th December 2009 (Xmas)

Roy has booked the next in the series of highly successful "London Wolves go to the Dogs", this time at Wimbledon, on the evening before the Chelsea away match (i.e. on Friday 20th November). Enrolments to Roy directly or via social@londonwolves.com. Roy says the first race is 7.30pm so looking to meet 6.30 to 7pm. The package will be £20.00 per person which includes a 3 course Meal, Race card, and admission as well as a small gift. Names and full payment to be made by 4th Oct 2009 with cheques payable to Roy Eagles. Our last outing was a massive success (take a look on the website - http://www.londonwolves.com/html/dogs.html, so come on London Wolves we are going to the Dogs. The attached menu looks excellent value, even without the racing!

Saturday 19th December - London Wolves Christmas party lunch in the City Bar, King St, Wolverhampton (before the Burnley home match) from 12 noon. Details and costs will be notified soon.

Wednesday 18th November - Bully at Molineux Dinner (see Billy & Bully below)

Friday 2nd October - Fuller's Brewery - this expedition is fully subscribed.

Homeless World Cup t-shirts

A great footballing charity is being supported by SoccerPro with some "awesome" T-Shirts - details here http://www.soccerpro.com/2009-Homeless-World-Cup-Tee-Shirt-Limited-Edition-p9940/ and the charity is here (http://www.homelessworldcup.org)

ALOB 149 is on sale now - it's the happiest ALOB ever published - a real collector's item to celebrate promotion! Relive the ups and downs of the season, and the torments. Even JIWAL finds something positive (that he's not a Toon supporter!). Guy's picture of the QPR celebrations adorns the back page while our picture of the rostrum is the front cover. See Charles outside the Wanderer on Sunday and get your copy or subscribe - it's only £12 for 6 issues post free. ALOB's 20th birthday issue will be the next one, number 150.

Win a copy of "Billy and Bully" by David Instone or a copy of "Peter Knowles: God's Footballer" by Steve Gordos. The two comps are on our competition page here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wwlsc_comp.html together with information about the two books or you can give your answers to Dave Slape on the train. The competitions will close at 11:00 am before the Villa home match

The questions:

For the Billy & Bully book: How many goals did Billy and Bully score for Wolves in regular League/Cup (excluding wartime) matches

was it 16, 306, 322 or 400?

For God's Footballer. Which team were the opponents at Molineux for Knocker's last ever Wolves League match?

was it The Baggies, Man Utd, Spurs or Forest?

‘Billy & Bully’ is a stirring publication celebrating the lives of Wolves’ two greatest icons. It tells how the record-breaking careers of Billy Wright and Steve Bull contain a number of surprise coincidences, plus stark contrasts that are more widely recognised. Billy played 541 League and Cup games for Wolves and won 105 England caps, becoming the first man in the world to make 100 appearances for his country. Bully appeared in 13 matches for England while amassing 306 goals for the club in 561 games. The duo’s statistics are quite staggering!

The hard-back book, by David Instone, contains 90,000-plus words and is an evocative reminder of their magnificent deeds, complete with 16 pages of exclusive photographs. It is a tribute with a difference – and fans can again have their names listed in the back for posterity for no extra cost. Unfortunately, we are unable to take credit card orders but all you have to do to join the subscriber list is send us a cheque or postal orders made payable to Thomas Publications to the address at the top of this page. The book costs £17.99 but please remember to add £2.50 for postage and packing for books to be sent to UK addresses, £4.50 for Europe and £8.50 for elsewhere in the world. You'll need to send cheque or postal orders made payable to Thomas Publications at PO Box 17 Newport Shropshire TF10 7WT. You can save postage by collecting your copy from the Molineux club shop (from November 19). Please tick the appropriate box on the order form if so. ID may be requested by Wolves’ staff when books are collected.

If you want your name in the roll of honour for Billy & Bully you have to order by 7th October 2009 (see form attached/on line)

Billy & Bully launch dinner with Bully - Wednesday November 18th

A grand four-course dinner to celebrate the book’s launch is being held in Molineux’s Hayward Suite on the evening of Wednesday, November 18. Steve Bull and Ron Flowers, the latter of whom played countless games alongside Billy for both Wolves and England as well as becoming the club’s second most-capped England international with his 49 appearances, will conduct a question-and-answer session after a sumptuous meal hosted by BBC Radio WM’s Daz Hale. Every guest will receive a free limited edition signed copy of ‘Billy & Bully’. For all dinner bookings £50 per head and any other information about this special night, please contact top sports dinner organiser Tony Andrews by phone (08456-800906), by fax (08456-800907), by email at sales@underthepostsltd.co.uk or by post (Under The Posts Ltd, 37 Beech Drive, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8HJ).

"Peter Knowles: God's Footballer"

Last week was the 40th anniversary of a very sad day for Wolves fans. On September 8th 1969 Peter "Knocker" Knowles came off the pitch against and turned his back on Football. You will have seen Stef's interview with him in the December 2006 Newsletter. For London Wolves members and visitors God's Footballer is available at a special price click here..... http://www.breedonbooks.co.uk/londonwolvespeter.html (£13.99 including UK P&P) or phone 01332 384235 and quote London Wolves Peter Knowles offer or you can order it through Thomas Publications when you order Billy & Bully (order form attached) and on our website.

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‘Peter Knowles: God’s Footballer’ is the long-overdue life story about the amazing Peter Knowles. The hugely gifted Wolves forward appeared to have the world at his feet in the late 1960s, seemingly destined for Alf Ramsey’s squad for the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico as he thrilled Molineux with his sublime talents and maverick ways. Then he packed it all in a few days before his 24th birthday to become a Jehovah’s Witness. Wolves manager Bill McGarry laid the player’s kit out in the dressing room the following Monday expecting him to turn up for training. And, for several years, the club included him in their programme in the list of their playing staff. But he never returned and said his jaw-dropping decision was the best he ever made. This 192-page book, by Steve Gordos, commemorates the 40th anniversary of the England under-23 star and would-be George Best quitting the game and contains interviews with many of his former team-mates as well as a detailed account of his first-team Molineux career.

Football Aid

Wolves have confirmed there will be another Football Aid match where you can play at Molineux!

Details here http://www.footballaid.com/events/view/60/game-1.html

TRAVEL INFORMATION FROM Peter Woodifield

Virgin have withdrawn the Sports Group Travel tickets, and there is now only the one class of Group Travel tickets, as well as there being fewer available cheaper tickets. Therefore the price for home games will vary for each trip. If you want to travel let Peter know early!

Home Matches:

Sun 20th September v Fulham (Premiership) Fare £25 Kick off 2.00pm

- Outward: Depart Euston 08:50 Arrive Wolverhampton 11:13
- Return: Depart Wolverhampton 17:45 Arrive Euston 19:36

Sat 3rd October v Portsmouth (Premiership) Fare £tba Kick off 3pm
- Outward: Depart Euston 10:23 Arrive Wolverhampton 12:11 )
- Return: Depart Wolverhampton 17:45 Arrive Euston 19:34


Sat 24th October v Aston Villa (Premiership) Fare £tba Kick off 12:45pm
- Outward: Depart Euston 08:23 Arrive Wolverhampton 10:11 )
- Return: Depart Wolverhampton 15:45 Arrive Euston 17:34

Away Matches

ground info (pubs included!) is available on line http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html#away

Wed 23rd September v Manchester Utd (CC) Fare £tba ko 19:45pm ALL-TICKET MATCH - Match LIVE ON SKY SPORTS 2
- No official club trip. Any member wishing to travel to this match please contact Travel Secretary

Sun 27th September v Sunderland (Prem) kick off 4pm Fare TBA ALL-TICKET MATCH SKY
- Outward - Depart Kings Cross 09:07 Arrive Sunderland 12:51
- Return - Depart Sunderland 18:42 Arrive Kings Cross 22:17

Sat 17th October v Everton (Prem) kick off 3pm Fare TBA ALL-TICKET MATCH
- Outward - Depart Euston 10:07 Arrive Liverpool Lime St 12:15
- Return - Depart Liverpool Lime St 17:48 Arrive Euston 19:56

Sat 31st October v Stoke City (Prem) kick off 3pm Fare TBA ALL-TICKET MATCH
- Outward - Depart Euston 10:20 Arrive Stoke 11:48
- Return - Depart Stoke 18:13 Arrive Euston 19:42 Mawson Arms-200

fixture details under licence number FANZ0910/118101 from Football Datapro and are copyright The Premier League.

 

-----JULY 2009

July 2009 - George Elokobi / Brewery Visit / Competitions (Book/Signed Shirt/eBook) /  WWLSC in Oz / Travel / Wolves Player/Fixtures

Hello everyone, less than a month to kick off!  Here's the July eNews.  If you would like to join the Fuller's Brewery Tour the night before the Portsmouth (home) match then please contact Stuart asap as numbers are limited.
 
Player Sponsorship
Peter W brilliantly has managed to sign up George Elokobi as our sponsored kit player for this Premiership season, both home and away.   The young left back from Cameroon via Colchester United suffered a torrid time after his injury at Ipswich last year, but made his return in the final match at Molineux, much to the delight of the Molineux fans.   He was also described as "Mick McCarthy's Body Double" when Wolves scored an amazing 4 crossbar hits in Sky's Soccer AM Crossbar Challenge (Mick's voice can clearly be heard on the video claiming this).
 
It was a pleasure for us to sponsor Neill Collins following his arrival from Sunderland, and to meet such a nice lad at the Kit Sponsors and Meet the Players events.  Neill again scored 4 important goals for Wolves last season, but wasn't selected to return to the team after his sending off at Reading and the subsequent form of Stears then Berra and Craddock.  He currently has a four year contract at Wolves.  We'd like to wish him every success this season.
 
Social Events
A pi**up in a brewery.  Friday 2nd October 2009 - evMawson Arms-200ening - time tbd Fuller Smith & Turner's Brewery, Chiswick
Chairman Stuart anticipates exceptional demand for such an event, so, of you want to go you'd better contact him very quickly to book.   The visit has been arranged with a Wolves fan who is an executive at the Brewery. Bob G and I went there last year and it really is both fascinating and liquid! Learn why Fuller's didn't use sugar until they bought the Horndean brewery and HSB;  visit the museum - a very civilised one with a bar in it!  Meeting place (illustrated below) is the Mawson Arms on the A4 right outside the brewery from 16:00 for a 17:00 start.  You must have booked with Stuart to be admitted to the brewery.  
** = pint
The brewery is right on the Westbound A4 by the Chiswick Hogarth Roundabout..   It's about a mile walk from Turnham Green tube station or Chiswick railway station or a bus from Hammersmith or Richmond.  Click here for an aerial view.
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=skf521gzc7rw&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=12471671&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&ss=yp.Fuller%20Smith~pg.1&encType=1
The following day is the home match against Portsmouth.
 
London Wolves on Tour - Australia 2009
Many thanks to Andrew for the pix from the Perth Glory and North Queensland Fury pix.  More are going up on to the website http://www.londonwolves.com/html/preseason.html and the magazine later in the year.  We'll also have some from the clash at Stadium MK where we came up against 4 "old" Wolves - Jermaine Easter (who scored the winner), Stephen Gleeson, Lewis Gobern and Jemal Johnson - as well as manager Paul Ince, and first team coach, WWLSC player of the 2003-4 Premiership season, Alex Rae.
 
London Wolves Walk July 2009
An intrepid team set out to continue following the path of the River Wandle, starting at the rugby pub The Colliers Tup and finishing a few pints later in the Castle in Tooting after a very generous very late lunch at the Cricketers in Merton.  Pictures are on line here....... http://www.londonwolves.com/html/lw_walk_.html
 
Competitions
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers - the Complete Record
Win a copy the updated version of the  most comprehensive history of one of the country’s most famous and respected football clubs.  It has been fully updated by Dave Instone to reflect the amazing promotion winning 2008/09 season.  Acclaimed football historian Tony Matthews, a specialist in West Midlands football, has carefully researched all aspects of the club’s fascinating history to write this, the full story of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Alongside profiles of the club’s great players and managers, fans can relive the games that secured trophies and take an imaginative tour of the club’s grounds. In addition to accounts of League and Cup encounters are reports of friendly and tour matches. This compendium of fascinating information is a must-buy for all Wolves devotees. Every game, every scorer, every player and every attendance, this is the Complete Record.  Enter the competition online or give your answer to Dave Slape before 1pm before the West Ham match on August 15th.  Question: Which player made the most first team starts in Wolves' Championship winning season -Wayne Hennessey,  Kevin Foley, Karl Henry, Jody Craddock, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Chris Iwelumo orAndy Keogh  http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wwlsc_comp.html   The book is available from the Wolves megastore but Members and friends of London Wolves are being offered free postage and a £3 discount on copies of this great book.  Click on this link to find out more http://www.breedonbooks.co.uk/londonwolves.html or phone 01332 384235 (and make sure you mention the London Wolves offer)

 
2. Goalden Gate - Signed Wolves Shirt
You will be hearing soon from Stuart about the benefits of entering the Wolves Goalden Gate lottery (not least the £1,000 weekly prize or the support to the Wolves Academy) together with an enrolment form which you can send post free to the Wolves.   It only costs less than two pints (£4.34) each month. As an added incentive to join up all existing London Wolves Goalden Gate members and anyone else who signs up on our forms before Sunday 30th August will be entered into a draw to win a Championship winning season signed Wolves shirt.  Details of the Goalden Gate are also on line at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/goalden.html So watch out for your letter from the Chairman.
 
3 FA Cup History eBook
The eBook celebrating C B Fry's histories of the FA Cup matches in the 19th Century was won by Matthew Hawthorne.   "The Teams that Won the World's Greatest Football Competition 1871 - 1901"    Sudhir from Molineux Mix won the other copy.   For a limited time, London Wolves members can buy at the reduced price (from £12.49) to £5  Click here if you'd like to order a copy http://www.cinneide.net/facup/special.html
 
London Wolves AGM
Some notes from the meeting and the accounts are on the website here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#agm09
 
Sponsor Robert
It's not too late to sponsor Robert's ride in the London Bikeathon here http://original.justgiving.com/robertrandall/ or see Peter W.
 
Player of the season presentation.  
We'll be presenting Sylvan with his 2008-9 London Wolves award before the Real Vallodolid match on 8th August.
 
WWLSC in the 70s
Our thanks to Louis Rómulo for finding the picture of the London Wolves football team in 1977 - the team: Rob Coleman, Im Maher, John Engleman, Ray Stock, Colin Cutts, Peter Coath, Terry Peachey, Martin Rutherford, John Saville, Ray Bartley, Ray Harris, Mark Feehan; Front row L:R Steve Roe, Tony Roche, Ivan Gillespie, Gerry Hirth, Bob Tyler, Mel Marston  Photo: Mike Woodward of the Daily Mirror.  http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wwlsc.html
 
Peter's Travel Information
Parking in Wolverhampton.
Wolves have just announced a £5 secure parking service in Molineux Street and Birch Street -  - or you can pay £95 for a season pass for the 19 fixtures.  There may be a credit card charge... call the TicketLine on 0871 222 1877.
 
Peter's train travel information for August.
Sat 8/08/09 v Valladolid (Friendly) Fare £20 Kick off 3.00pm

Outward:  Depart Euston 10:23 Arrive Wolverhampton 12:11
Return:   Depart Wolverhampton 17:45 Arrive Euston 19:34
Sat 15/08/09 v West Ham (Premiership) Fare £20 Kick off 3pm

Outward:  Depart Euston 08:23 Arrive Wolverhampton 10:11 (note early start)
Return:   Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56
Sat 29/08/09 v Hull City Fare £18 tbc Kick off 3pm

Outward - Depart Marylebone 09:18    Arrive Birmingham Moor St 11:33
        Depart Birmingham New St 11:49 Arrive Wolverhampton 12:11
Return - Depart Wolverhampton 17:28 Arrive Birmingham New St 17:47
       Depart Birmingham Snow Hill 18:12  Arrive Marylebone 20:37
Sat 18/08/09 v Wigan kick off 3pm ALL-TICKET MATCH

No official club trip. Any member wishing to travel to this game please contact the travel secretary
ground info is online
Sat 22/08/09 v Manchester City Fare £30  ALL-TICKET MATCH
Outward: Depart Euston 09:40  Arrive Manchester Piccadilly 11:49
Return: Depart Manchester Piccadilly 18:15  Arrive Euston 20:28
ground info is online 
We've launched a new service on Peter's travel page which shows a map of the away grounds (you can find any other location just by entering the postcode as well) with the nearest pubs and hotels (look for the  and  symbols on the map)!  You can even click on the hotel icon and go straight to a booking facility.  Booking this way should ensure good prices for you and London Wolves get a small amount of revenue through www.awaydaysmap.co.uk which was developed by Bristol City fans who reported "there wasn't a lot of threat from you in front of goal, which was pity for us as we'd have like to have seen the trialist in goal tested a bit more" and added "Good luck in the Prem ... it might be a tough season ahead!"   Don't forget the www.footballawayground.com site for more detailed directions to grounds and fans' views on the parking and pubs. 
 
The fixture list including the latest changes for Sky/ESPN/Police are attached.  Don't forget one other important fixture...Wolves defend their Masters Grand Final title at the Liverpool Echo Arena,  - September 6th Teams: Middlesbrough - Wolves - QPR - Tranmere - Celtic - Leicester - Barnsley - Bolton Doors: 4.30pm Kick off: 7pm Event finish: 10pm - lots of other activities going on. http://www.mastersfootball.com/masterscup2009_grandfinal.htm
 
 
If you can't get to all the matches home and away Wolves have significantly improved their Wolves World Service - it's now known as WOLVES PLAYER.  If you're a season ticket holder there's a half price offer on at the moment at  http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/seasonticket  If you're an existing Wolves World subscriber it's a bit more complicated - email for details.
 
On the fixtures page http://www.londonwolves.com/html/2009-10_fixtures.html (under licence Football Dataco) WWLSC "home” i.e. London-ish fixtures are highlighted in green.  Sunderland (Sun 27 Sep 16:00pm away) and Villa (Sat 24 Oct 12:45pm home) matches have been changed for Sky and Arsenal (5.30pm 7th Nov home) for ESPN. The home match on 28th November against the Blues has been moved to a Sunday noon kick-off,  presumably by the committee for public safety.

Pictured: George Elokobi, The Complete Record -Mick with the trophy, Fullers brewery,  WWLSC in Oz, Championship trophies and Premiership flags at Molineux and London Wolves all star team in 1977 and the Midlands Masters winning squad.

----- MAY 2009

Congratulations to Mick McCarthy and the players for getting Wolves back into the Premiership seven points clear scoring 80 goals (GD+28).  And for quote of the season - when Sky said "how do you feel about clinching the Championship?" after the Barnsley match - in his broadest Barnsley accent he replied "Champion"!  It had Jeff Stelling in stitches.  A Champion tribute here on You tube  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsFOqXY 
 
In this month's eNews - the AGM is 27th June; WWLSC Newsletter; The Masters (13th June) tickets and competition; pre-season friendlies - schedule from Peter; news about Wolves; England Shirt competition winners; pictures from the Championship Trophy presentation.
 
LONDON WOLVES AGM 2009
This will again be at the Brockley Social Club Lewisham SE4 2SU on Saturday June 27th at 3:00pm.   For map click here www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.462&lon=-0.0357&scale=10000&icon=x  or in 3D photo (the arrow is in the road outside the club) http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCC&cp=sk98q6gzx9s8&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=16420499&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&ss=yp.brockley%20social%20club~pg.1&encType=1
 
2009 London Wolves Promotion Season Newsletter
Stef's working hard on this very special edition with Steve's match reports on a Champion season - we'll email you as soon as it's ready.  In the meantime the Premier League are preparing to welcome us back http://www.premierleague.com/page/Magazinedettail/0,,12306~1630859,00.html and if you want Premier League news on your computer in advance of the season you can get a ticker or news feed window from "The Eagle" here. http://www.premierleague.com/page/Eagle . Don't forget the season starts on the weekend of August 15th and finishes on the weekend of 9th May 2010.  Fixtures are announced June 16th.
 
Want some Wolves football in June?  The NIA's the place on Saturday 13th June (doors open - as the Wolves Masters defend their national crown.  The squad includes Mick Gooding, Scott Taylor, Darren Roberts, Mark Burke, Andy Thompson, David Kelly, Don Goodman, and Phil Robinson plus goalie tbd.  If you want to book look here http://www.mastersfootball.com/masterscup2009_midlands.htm or phone 0844-3388000.  And, just to help out we've got another 5 pairs of tickets available in our new competition.  Simple question - just name any one of the Wolves players in this year's squad who scored in last year's Midlands or National Finals.  email me at webmaster@londonwolves.com or phone/text me on 07533308257 or go on-line to http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wwlsc_comp.html The competition closes at midday on 30th May - (just before Joleon Lescott trots out at Wembley for the FA Cup Final).  By the way, the shirt sponsorship is still open - if anyone's company has deepish pockets - but good value for all the sky coverage.  Contact me and I'll put you in touch.
 
Want some Wolves football in July? Here's the pre-season schedule from the Travel Secretary
July 10 Perth Glory
July 15 North Queensland Fury
Tuesday July 21 Walsall
Saturday July 25 Bristol City
Tuesday July 28 MK Dons
Saturday August 1 Doncaster Rovers
Tuesday August 4 Scunthorpe Utd
Saturday August 8 Home game v Foreign opponent We hope to be able to present the WWLSC Player of the Season Trophy at this match or the first home match of the season.  Don't forget to tell Dave or me if you are interested in participating.
[Weekend of August 15 Premier League begins; fixtures announced on June 16th]
 
We will arrange trips to some of these games (Not Australia - there's a good value Wolves package or a Soccerbet competition!!), if there is sufficient interest.  Please contact Peter W if you are interested.
 
Wolves break another record
they hit the bar 4 times on Soccer AM's crossbar challenge.  Featuring George Elokobi "testing his knee" as Mick's body double, Karl-Makele-Jack-Bauer- Henry with miss of the season and hits from George Friend, Christophe Berra, Matt Hill and Graham Stack
Watch the video here http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1126121770?bctid=21019411001
 
PFA Awards
Congratulations on Kights, Stears, and Sylvan for making the PFA Championship team of the season - but what happened to Kevin Foley?
 
Transfer Rumours.  The rumours are already rife about Mick's targets to strengthen the team - CEO Moxey said eight are needed! ...while the newspapers reckon Joleon Lescott could be in for a £15million move to Arsenal!  I hope there was a decent sell on clause. Congrats to Joleon for reaching the FA Cup Final, too.  Garry's News will be tracking the transfer rumours on our website.
 
Phil's a winner
Phil O'Connor finally won a WWLSC competition - a new England shirt courtesy of www.soccerpro.com - who offer special deals on national and major European and South American team shirts.   Only 3 entries forecast that Wolves would win on 90 points with the Blues second on 83.  Congratulations also to Chris from the www.wolvesfansite.co.uk , the non WWLSC winner
 
So's another Phil
Phil Bant completed yet another London Marathon - this time as Spiderman - still collecting for the children's charity.... Well Child
you can still donate at http://www.justgiving.com/spidermanmarathon or contact me for Phil's address.
 
Congratulations to the Express & Star for excellent supplements (Tuesday May 5th and Thursday May 7th) with a page for every league match of the winning season.  But why-oh-why didn't they put them in the on-line editions?
 
The website is about to undergo summer refurbishment.  2008-9 match reports and pictures are now in the Matches drop down via 2008-9 review which opens up the monthly info.  You'll see other changes in the next two months.
 
Some illustrations ....
 
Phil (& Chris from www.thewolvesfansite.com ) won England shirts
 
Phil Bant fundraising for WELL CHILD
 Phil Spiderman 2009
Tense match set up the finale Keogh everyone's hero @last 
 derby131
SEB: Player of 2008 retains the Golden Boot 2008-9 and Players Player of the year
 
Mick and Terry 
 
WW 1 QPR 0 Promoted
(pic from Guy)
 
Kevin Foley Fans Player of the season
 
Kevin drops the cup
 
We are the Champions 
 
We are the Champions 2
 
The trophy (reported as being nicked by a scouser)
 
Young Player of the year Sam Vokes
 
The trophy
 
WWLSC at the Masters 08
pic from Stef
 
Masters Champs 2008
pic from Stef
 
Wolves are Premier League Get ready!!!
 
 
Up the Premier Wolves!
Peter
webmaster@londonwolves.com www.LondonWolves.com

------APRIL 2009

5 games to go and counting;  good luck to the Wolves in the next three and a half weeks.

 Since we expect some of the Wolves to be wearing the white of England at the U21 championship in Sweden in June we've teamed up with SoccerPro.com in our end-of -season competition to give away the new England shirt (pictured below) or you can get more details at SoccerPro's site here http://www.soccerpro.com/England-c121/  Very simple this time - just predict who'll win the Coca Cola Championship!  You can enter every week up until 4:00pm on the 25th April (ie half time against Barnsley).  The winner will be the one who predicts the Championship winner correctly.  If there are multiple correct predictions, then the points predictions for the other teams will be taken into account.   If it’s still tied then earliest predictions will be counted so a prediction now is worth more than one in two week's time.   And finally, it’s drawn out of the hat if needed!   One shirt for London Wolves members, one for non-members.   The winners will be put in touch with SoccerPro.com to give their size and shipping details.   Soccerpro sell many club and national shirts from around the world.  Good luck... SoccerPro’s England material is here http://www.soccerpro.com/England-c121/   Umbro have a great site telling you more about the history of the England shirt and more about the tailoring of the new one here http://www.umbro.com/#/?country=EN&page=history

If you want to enter the competition via Dave you'll need to tell him the name of the team who is your predicted winner, and the points totals for Wolves, Blues, Blades, Royals, and Bluebirds after the final matches on Sunday May 3rd (plus your team if you think someone else such as Burnley will win )

 The last A Load Of Bull of the season is on sale tomorrow at the Saints game at Molineux.   If you can't get to matches, did you know you could get ALOB delivered (currently £12 ie effectively post free)? Just send a cheque to ALOB at PO Box 3483 Birmingham B17 9SF.  Same address if you want to write articles in ALOB.  While you're in the mood you can also write to Stef with an article or anything for the end of season newsletter.  He's stefanjleonard@hotmail.com

Thanks to everyone who voted in the Player of the Season vote.  One was disqualified (for Dick Le Flem who so far hasn't put in an appearance this season)!  It looks as though the presentation will either be at the home pre-season friendly or the first home match of the season.  Please let Dave Slape know (or email me) if you're still interested in taking part in the presentation ceremony.

A date for your diary - Wolves defend the Masters' title won last year in the Midlands Masters on Saturday June 13th.  It's at the NIA again - kick off 8pm.   Masters are offering half price tickets if you order this weekend - http://www.mastersfootball.com/easter.htm

One more ad - Stuart was working very hard at the Former Players' Association dinner to add yet more legends' autographs to the Wolves Legends Poster (which already included Billy Wright's and Steve Bull's signatures.  He has very few copies left - contact him to reserve yours  Londonwolves.66@btinternet.com

 

Up the Wolves!
Peter
webmaster@londonwolves.com www.LondonWolves.com

 New England shirt
 England Shirt 2009-10

The run-in and prediction is on the website
 
 090406 Runin
Wolves Legends Signed Poster
 WW Legends Poster 1985 signed BW SB v1x

 090413 tables


 
Table courtesy of Football Datapro license FZ070842/118101
 

------DECEMBER 2008

eFLASH

Stef has just delivered the December 2008 edition of the London Wolves from the printers and Dave will be sending them out or presenting them to you this week. For those of you who like the electronic version, this is attached. If you wish to download a higher resolution version which improves some of the pictures then that is on the newsletters page on the website click here after logging in http://www.londonwolves.com/html/lw_newsletters.html . This edition contains Stuart's view from the Chair (and from Charlton), 2008-9 Meet the Players, Wolves win at the Masters, the new competition (see below), Matt Murray, Meet the Players pictures, Steve's super match reports (featuring worse puns than Dave's- "Hoopless" being a fair report though!), Steve Morgan's private aircraft, the Inaugral Hall of Fame dinner, a thank you letter to Peter W, Stoo and Dave, an interesting prediction from Davowolf, the "top for Christmas" league table, Peter's Travel News, and a feature on Wolves new Study Centre.

And don't forget the competition to win WW - The Complete Record or the Black Country Giants - tell Dave your answer before the end of the Blues FA Cup match or enter on line here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wwlsc_comp.html

You may have heard Kights on the Daz Hale show on WM last night - if not - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p001rkp6/Daz_Hale_22_12_2008/ (but you need to instal Real Player to make it work). Came over very well. Afficianados of ALOB will recognise Michael Kightly is Pretty Rad which is here YouTube - Ace Bushy Striptease - Michael Kightly is Pretty Rad on youtube. Also on youtube by the way, are the goals and songs from the Charlton 2-3 last season here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dAqJmkfTB4k (this is Sylvan's song) his goal and part of Karl's are there as well with a link to those videos.

And, talking of A Load Of Bull, Charles has his Christmas edition out, posted yesterday or on sale for Boxing Day - you can get it at the ground. Regular subscription info is on our ALOB page.

Well, here's to three points and no stretchers or broken noses against the Blades on Boxing Day and three more at the seaside on Monday night on Sky Sports (even without Kights on a a one match ban). If you're setting out late on Friday, or have a recorder, the Wolves Midlands Masters win earlier this summer is on Sky Sports Extra (not SS1) on Boxing Day from 8:00am to 11:00am. The overall UK win should be on SSX on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.

Have a great Christmas and enjoy the ride in 2009. Our very best thanks go to all at Molineux for a cracking first 23 matches, and our very best wishes for the next 23.

Up the Wolves!
Peter
webmaster@londonwolves.com www.LondonWolves.com

 

ENEWS here Hi everyone,              
 
so, top of the league, the first team to 50 points in all the football league after 22 matches, probably the first to 50 goals, two of the Championship's top three scorers, and yet the crowds are down at Molineux.  At least it means the booing has stopped.  Congratulations to Mick McCarthy for his Manager of the Month (greeted in the traditional manner by losing the next game!) and to Chris Iwelumo, for Championship Player of the Month.   And to Matt Hill who had a fantastic debut against Derby County (5'8" and jumps 6'5"!).    League position too good to be true?  Every team who's scored 47 points by 21 games has finished 1st in the Championship, but the pressure from the Blues and Reading will be intense over the weeks to come.
 
New London Wolves Competition:  Your chance to win either the 2007-8 Review DVD "Black Country Giants" at which has some fantastic action shots, or the fabulous new Wolverhampton Wanderers, The Complete Record, with every match, every goal, and features on the top matches and top players since the very beginning.  Just go on line to www.londonwolves.com and identify the heavily disguised Wolves legend (pictured here as well).  Or you can give your entry to Dave Slape.  Entries close at the Blues FA Cup match on 3rd January.
 
Wolves Legends Dinner: Stef has booked a table for the Wolves legends dinner on Thursday 15th January. This is the first induction into the Wolves Hall of Fame.  Inductees already announced include Billy Wright and Ron Flowers from the 50s and 60s, Bully (as all time scoring recordholder), and Derek Parkin (all time appearance record). Please contact Peter Woodifield or Stef if you would like to attend.  Dinner details http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/LatestEvents/0,,10307~1459886,00.html and
more details on the Hall of Fame here http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/HallOfFame/0,,10307~1459994,00.html
 
London Wolves Newsletter:
Stef is planning that the first half issue is with you so you have something to read, including Steve's match reports for the first half of the season, on Christmas Day or on the way to the Boxing Day match (how appropriate given the battering the players received at Bramhall Lane) against the Blades.
 
Wabirm0005bluepathlking all over the Blues
you may have missed the piece that one of the builders who laid the block paving outside the Billy Wright stand left the word "Blues" in the paving.  This was hastily relaid before the 1:1 draw.  Nice recovery from Matt Grayson - head of Marketing - with his quote "It won’t be a big surprise to our fans that on occasion we’ve walked over the opposition at Molineux".  http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/20/blues-infiltrate-molineux-path/
 
Wolves New Study Centre:
We were fortunate to be given a tour of this super new facility before a meeting at Molineux by Matt Grayson and Andy Morgan, head of Youth Development at Wolves.   It is a tremendous part of Wolves' contribution to the community.  Andy told us of Wolves commitment to the community programmes and how this centre gives state-of-the-art technology features to its users, coupled with the chance that many don't get, to visit a football stadium.  The young people chose the decorations - more pictures on line - selecting Wolves legends and  Local artist Neil Sullivan prepared the great "graffiti" style drawings of the legends and the dadges and shirts of Wolves through the ages. 
http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/Community/0,,10307~1478067,00.html
Don't forget Wolves have a tremendous promotion of 4 tickets for £40 for two adults and two children for several matches this  season (including the Barnsley match).
 
Wolves play Arsenal Away - Wolves have drawn Arsenal away in the FA youth cup.   We had a great time in the matches against Saints three seasons ago - when Wolves shackled an even younger Theo Walcott, and, if the match is at the Emirates in mid January that could be a good night out.
 
 Picture gallery
 
Who's this? Complete Record Competition WWTCR-DVD-Comp
 
The Complete Record Prize
 
Season Review 2007-8 Prize
 
Bert Doog Bully MuralStudy Centre Pictures   STUDY CENTRE PICTURES ARE HERE LINK
 WWSC-Bert-s
 
 
Walking over the Blues
 
 
 
 
A very happy Christmas and a points filled New Year to you all
Up the Wolves!
Peter
webmaster@londonwolves.com www.LondonWolves.com

-----------AUGUST 2008

Well, the new lads settled in very quickly against Paul Ince's Blackburn - and a great goal from George Elokobi, a proper pen, a great one-on-one and a proper poacher's goal against England's #1 (ok ex #1) - there can't be many teams who had more than half their pre-season programme played against teams managed by ex Wolves favourite players or managers, but there were several wobbles when it mattered against the Pilgrims and Accrington Stanley.  I suspect tomorrow's match will be the indicator for the season.  Peter's travel news has all the latest information - be aware that the main line rail works are likely to cause disruption until the New Year, but contrary to press stories about cheaper tickets not being available, Peter has preserved the £17 Adult price and booked via Marylebone for Wolverhampton.
 

  • New competition and Waggy's Tales winner
     www.wolvesheroes.com A great new site from Dave Instone
    New ALOB
    Harley Bill
    Fabulous Legends poster signed by Billy and Bully
    Footage of Wolves goals at Chasetown and the Milk Cup
    Tim Richards on Fans' Parliament


Competitions
Win free tickets to watch Wolves in the Masters tournament at the NIA   sorry - it’s at the NEC The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Black Country Giants (2007-8 season review  DVD) - this new competition will be announced soon
Waggy's Tales winners
Win free tickets to watch Wolves in the Masters Grand Final tournament at the NEC on Sunday September 7th - there's no Wolves match that weekend so there's no excuse. We have 20 pairs of tickets to give away to members and non-members.
Wolves are four times winners of the Midlands Masters, and twice runners up of the Grand Final, and really should have won last year.  Don Goodman is out to fix that.  We're running an open competition to win one of twenty pairs of tickets to see it happen.  Another simple question:
Which Wolves Welsh International Goalkeeper was in the 2008 Midlands Masters winning team? Options Wayne Hennessey, Phil Parkes, Paul Jones, or Bobby Mimms?
You can tell Dave your answer, email me or enter on the website here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/masters.html  On line entries by August 29th, via Dave by midday before the Forest home match.  I o have a movie on Wolves outstanding Midlands Masters win a few weeks ago on that page soon.  Tickets will come direct from the Masters organisers.  There are also a legends lookalike match (nb Bob - Osama BL lookalikes need not apply) and kids football teams can get in for a fiver each (details will be on the website Sunday) also visit the Masters home site here http://www.mastersfootball.com
WW Masters LOGOWW Masters 2008 2098591 champxWW Masters DonG 2098636x

 


New Wolves Website
Most of you know, or know of, David Instone, a well respected journalist with several Wolves books to his name.  He's just launched a great new website dedicated to Wolves Legends at www.wolvesheroes.com It's not controversial, but full of tributes - and for those of you who had a chance to catch up with Hughie McIlmoyle at our 40th Dinner - Dave travelled up to Carlisle to kick off the "where are they now" feature.  And there are some great pictures on the site... enjoy. (There's also a great write-up on the site by Charles Ross in the A Load of Bull (ALOB 140) on sale before tomorrow's home league kick off against the Owls.
 
New ALOB
Issue 140 previews the season, and many contributors are much more positive than usual.  Info on Ipswich, Charlton and Preston from BornAgainWolf and a fascinating piece if you like stats from VeryOldGold.  Only £2 - almost as cheap as a cup of coffee at Molineux now, and certainly much better value. 
Charles also needs someone to sell at away games as Jez has gone off travelling.  He pays commission so if anyone could help out he'd be delighted to hear from you.  You can find him just on the slope down from the underpass on the Steve Bull stand side of the ground or email him via me.  It's one of the best fanzines in the country so please help to keep it going by buying or subscribing.
 
Waggy's Tales winners
The non WWLSC winner was Peter G, and Stephen Goodey won from London Wolves.  
The prize was to publicise Tony Matthews' definitive new Wolverhampton Wanderers - The Complete Record which is orderable from Wolves or Thomas Publications.   - details here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/complete_wolves.html   Competition question:  which of the following was never a Chairman of Wolves?: 
Steve Morgan, Sir Jack Hayward, Jack Harris, Derek Dougan, Doug Ellis, John Ireland, Stan Cullis - of course the answer was Stan Cullis - yes Doug Ellis had a brief period before Doog.  Shan't tell you who didn't get it right though!!

Harley Bill - subtitled Hell is in Denver

sadly, Harley Bill Singleton was thwarted in his efforts this to raise £3,000 for the National Deaf Children's Society by the US Immigration turkeys who refused to believe that he wasn't an Hells Angel, that the Wolf's head on his jacket wasn't an evil chapter of the Angels, or that he was raising money for charity, and wouldn't let him start his 7,000 mile tour.  A simple check on our website would have told them.   Denver Broncos?  More like Denver Donkeys.   Although this was very frustrating, he's not given up and is trying to get a new visa but has to attend an interview at the Grosvenor Square Embassy.   Anyway, Bill feels obliged to offer anyone who contributed to the National Deaf Children's Society and would like their contribution returned, to get  their money back.  Just email him harleybill@ntlworld.com  If you're happy to continue supporting this very worthy cause, there's no need to do anything and the money will go to the society.   If you haven't and would like to contribute to NDCS please contact Bill.

Legends Poster

WW Legends Poster 1985 signed BW SB v1xAttached is a picture  of the poster with the almost unique signature close-ups.   These are limited edition prints commissioned around 1985, and apparently selling at about £675.    Billy's autograph is very sought after, and the two together very rare.  We have 5 at a very special rate of £200 + P&P for London Wolves members.   Stuart  can get them framed if required (extra).  Contact Stuart at Londonwolves.66@btinternet.com  Stuart also has (framed or unframed) Doog prints still available.

More details here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/merchandise.html

 

 

 

 

Preseason

Click Here for pictures from Chasetown http://www.soccerx.co.uk/Wolves1.htm

or here for Wolves youth in the Milk Cup (thanks to Paul Coles) http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/milkcup/index.shtml?vid=goals_fri

More preseason info here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/preseason.html and new season match reports will appear here. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/august.html

 Fans Parliament

Tim Richards, our treasurer,  has been elected to the new Wolves Fans' Parliament which meets next Thursday 21st August at Molineux.  If you've anything you'd like him to ask about please email him at timrichards@astonrose.co.uk (Hey Tim, how about asking about standing areas - some responsibility has gone back to the clubs?)

Up the Wolves!

-----------JULY 2008

Hi everyone

hope you're not suffering too many withdrawal symptoms from the lack of football... it's only a week to go, though, before the pre-seasons kick off at Wrexham. This set of matches intriguingly has thrown up encounters with a raft of previous Molineux favourites. A late addition to the list of Alex Rae (Dundee FC & the real player of the Premiership year), Graham Turner (Hereford), Mark McGhee (Motherwell) saw promotion winning Paul "The Guvnor" Ince leaving MK Dons to lead Blackburn Rovers straight into a friendly already set up at Moli on August 2nd a week before the season begins. If you'd like to go to this match and travel with London Wolves please call or email Peter Woodifield asap on travel@londonwolves.com . Details of these matches are on the fixtures page http://www.londonwolves.com/html/2008-9_fixtures.html together with the season's fixtures. Peter has also published the travel details for the first http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html five matches of the season, starting at Plymouth and welcoming Accrington Stanley for the Carling Cup home kick-off. The travel page also has details of a hospitality package at the Tractor Boys (23rd August). Don't forget to let Peter know if you'd like to join the London Wolves table for the Sherpa Van dinner.

Mick's been busy strengthening the squad with David Jones (from Derby), Richard Stearman (Leicester City), and Sam Vokes (Bournemouth) coming in and as reported at the AGM, no move for the antique Dwight Yorke. Garry's News is keeping up with the stories and rumours. Congratulations, too, to the player London Wolves have sponsored since his arrival from Sunderland in 2006, Neill Collins, in winning a four year contract - one for each of his match-winning goals last season.

Attached is the latest Newsletter produced by Stef, with Match reports by Steve, a tribute to Mark Kendall, and the minutes of this year's AGM, including the presentation to Stuart to thank him for all his work which left his "flabber gasted". Our thanks to ALP Printers from Bromley for their fine production and for the softcopy version attached here. This and earlier newsletters are in the members' section of the website at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/lw_newsletters.html Fixtures are copyright of the Football League and licence details are on the fixtures page of the website. ed the Newsletter is in the members’ section.  Login here then go to the newsletters page here

Don't forget the competition to win Waggy's Tales is still running - I have only had two correct answers from London Wolves members so far (!) so there's every chance of winning, and it really is a great book. The prize is to publicise Tony Matthews' definitive new Wolverhampton Wanderers - The Complete Record which is orderable from Wolves or Thomas Publications. The competition is on-line, together with order forms and links, at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/complete_wolves.html or you can give your answers to Dave Slape or email Peter at webmaster@londonwolves.com .

Competition question: which of the following was never a Chairman of Wolves?:

Steve Morgan, Sir Jack Hayward, Jack Harris, Derek Dougan, Doug Ellis, John Ireland, Stan Cullis

Some good news from Simon Dunkley is that Iggy is now getting NHS funding and the fundraising efforts are to give him and his family respite care. Some 180 turned up to the latest dinner and I hope to have some photos soon. Details of how to contribute are on Iggy's page on the website.

If you'd like to help deaf children you can sponsor member Harley Bill Singleton's 7000 mile Alaskan journey. Bill is riding to support the National Deaf Children's Society. Details are here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#AGM08 and you can contact Bill at harleybill@ntlworld.com

Well, I'm off to see Saints play at Farnborough FC's refurbished ground on Tuesday.

Up The Wolves!

 

----------------JUNE 2008

News of several events

  • Iggy Cartwright fund raising dinner 26th June
  • Sherpa Van Trophy Celebration dinner 26th September
  • Wolves 2008 pre-season tour
  • 2007-8 AGM - photos and news and Harley Bill's off to Alaska looking for sponsorship for the NDCS
  • Fixtures announcements
  • New Wolves Book - The complete record - pre-order

Iggy Cartwright fundraising dinner Thursday 26th June.

Ian's treatment continues - he's holding up well but still needs all the treatments. This next fundraising dinner is Thursday 26th June at the Goodyear Social Club, and costs £35 a head, for which you get dinner plus Steve Daley and a comedian, while Ian gets more treatment to keep him going. Simon tells me that Mel Eves and other former players have taken a table and London Wolves are putting a table together - to book please call or email Stoo by next Tuesday 17th. stuart@londonwolves.com or 01760756278. After Tuesday you will have to contact Simon Dunkley directly to book individual places - Simon, Iggy's friend and fundraising leader, is on 07831210899 or simon.dunckley@dixonscountrywide.co.uk

Sherpa Van Trophy Celebration dinner Thursday 25th September Molineux

Peter Woodifield is looking to see if we can get a table together for this event at Molineux. Please let him know if you are interested. email: travel@londonwolves.com  or phone 07885141227

pre-season tour

ready for a reunion with Alex - he's got no hair but we don't care - Rae? Wolves play at Dundee FC on 20th July where Alex is now the manager. Wolves travel club have a variety of match and tour options for Scotland - link here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html#preseastour while we have been offered special terms at the Kilmarnock Howard Park Hotel - link here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/preseason.html#preseason (£40 a room including breakfast, Scottish or English pounds accepted)

  • · Saturday 12th July Wrexham away 3.00pm
  • · Wednesday 16th July Hereford Utd away 7.45pm (Manager Graham Turner) Newly promoted to League 1
  • · Sunday 20th July Dundee FC (The Dees) (Manager Alex Rae)
  • · Wednesday 23rd July Motherwell away 7.30 kick off (Manager Mark McGhee)
  • · Saturday 26th July Kilmarnock away 2.00pm kick off
  • · Tuesday 29th July Walsall away 7.45 kick off
  • · Saturday 2nd August Blackburn Rovers at Molineux ko 3.00pm - who will be the manager at Rovers?
  • AGM - photos and news

The Chairman's flabber was truly gasted - even before the meeting got under way. Why? For pictures and more of what went on look at the social events page on the website. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#AGM08

Harley Bill won Roy's caption competition starring John and Paul (a signed new Wolves shirt). He announced he's off to motorcycle to Alaska - and you can sponsor his ride in aid of the National Deaf Children’s Society - please email him with a donation pledge, however large or small you can afford. If you pay tax please sign for gift aid harleybill@ntlworld.com Bill expects to cover some 7,000 miles and has already raised nearly £3,000.

Fixtures announced

What will Friday 13th July tee up for us in the Carling Cup? While the following Monday sees the announcement of the Coca Cola Championship season matches. (There will be a few changes in the first couple of weeks as Sky work out their televised matches.) Subject to our licence arriving, all the fixtures will be on the fixtures 2008-9 page on the website.

Thomas Publications reply by 23rd June

the attached document has an order form for the current Wolves books, and, you can pre-order and get your name into the Roll of Honour in the brand new "Wolves - The Complete Record" if you order by 23rd June.

ps Garry's News is keeping up with the transfer speculation, but we have been told that there's no truth in the Dwight Yorke one!

Up the Wolves! Happy holidays

---------------April 2008

Well, it's a shame that Club Captain Gary Breen's moment of madness in giving away a totally unnecessary free kick should just about throw away the season in the 94th against the Tractor Boys (now they can prove me wrong with 3 wins!). Don't forget, before the summer finishes we'll have the AGM - you'll get an email or message from Dave when the date is announced.

In the meantime, thanks to the generosity of Rachel at Breedon Books and Kirsty at ILC Media we have two competitions to finish the season. Breedon have just published Waggy's Tales - not just an autobiography - but a collection of stories about events during his career written by Dave Wagstaffe - without a ghost writer and you can just hear him telling the story. To coincide with the Black Country derby on April 15th ILC Media have produced a DVD of the last time we beat the Baggies, in a stirring match at Molineux, with a goal from sub Jay Bothroyd. There's also a charity Wolves match with a Mel Eves 11 next Sunday at Banbury.

Waggy Dave Cover (1s)NEW COMPETITION 1 - WAGGY'S TALES

the competition question is "Waggy scored one of his 32 Wolves goals in a cup final but which one - the FA Cup Final, The Sherpa Van Trophy, North American Soccer League Championship Final, the UEFA Cup Final, the Football League Cup Final, the Texaco Cup, the Anglo Italian Cup, or the Zenith Data Systems Cup?"

Go here to enter http://www.londonwolves.com/html/waggy_s_tales.html More about Waggy's book follows

NEW COMPETITION 2 - BEATING THE BAGGIES

March 11th 2007. Wolves beat the Baggies and leap frogged them in the table. Relive the whole 90 minutes with this great new DVD. The competition question is

"Match winner Jay Bothroyd started his career as a trainee at which Premiership Club - Wolves, West Ham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U or Newcastle?" Enter online at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/beat_baggies.html

You may enter the competitions on line (you don't need to login) or by giving your answers to Dave Slape by Friday May 2nd. Where we have multiple correct answers a draw will be made and prizes will be available in the City Bar before the Plymouth match. One copy is for members, the other for non-members.

ILC 2007-8 DVD1399 packshot sWe expect to rerun both competitions during the play offs and August but if you can't wait that long to get your hands on the book or the DVD then ordering instructions are on the page you are returned to after entering the competition (there are special offers on other Wolves DVDs from ILC so make sure you follow the link). The book may be ordered direct from the publishers, and it's available in Waterstones and should be in W H Smiths, although the Wolves store tells me they're not stocking it at the moment. Waggy’s Tales is available to buy priced at 12.99. ISBN 978 1 85983 621 7 from Breedon Books Breedon House 3 The Parker Centre Derby DE21 4SZ Telephone: 01332 384235 to order Fax: 01332 292755 e-mail: sales@breedonpublishing.co.uk website www.breedonbooks.co.uk

WAGGY'S TALES

This is one of the best Wolves "biographies" I've ever read. You can just hear Waggy telling the stories... stories about his time in Gold n Black - from John Ireland bringing him in - on £35 a week, signing on Boxing Day 1964 and going straight into the team to play the Villa that day for Peter Broadbent's last match; through to his times running the Sports and Social Club, and Waggy's Bar. He tells how he - and the team - were taken around Los Angeles by his old Manchester born friend Davy Jones of the Monkees. He doesn't pull his punches - when talking about the domineering and obnoxious attitude of Bill McGarry - who wouldn't even let the players keep their Wembley tracksuits. He talks about the great Wolves players he played with - including Knocker Knowles, Dennis Law, the Wolves of the 60s and 70s, Doog's "This is Your Life", some "Crazy Keepers" including how Lofty survived being set up on Rye and Dry by Waggy and Mike Bailey. He talks about Wolves on their travels too, from LA to Europe to New Zealand. Included in the pictures are Waggy and Val and the 1967 team at our 40th Anniversary Dinner. If you don't win the copy, buy it.

WOLVES ALL STARS - charity match

geoff lines 'ere from www.soccerx.co.uk
On Sunday 27th April, 3pm kick off, SOCCER X are playing Mel Eves' Wolves All Stars. The game is at Banbury United. This is junction 11 off the M40. It's for a new cancer unit in the town of Banbury. If you could help us spread the word to the wolves faithful that would be brilliant. There's a girls and boys match pre the main event. Then in the evening a disco. Sure it'll be a great day. We'll film highlights which will go on the www.soccerx.co.uk site
hope you can help
geoff

Football Fancast

this new free service offers a half hour weekly review of the preceding weekend's action and rumours and thoughts about the Wolves. It's made by real fans, with the occasional WWLSC input, and you can listen on the web or download the webcast and listen on your ipod http://www.footballfancast.com/fancast/Wolverhampton/latest/ There's a link on our homepage.

Unforgettable Doog - the DVD is still available at a member's discounted price or from Wolverhampton suppliers, http://www.londonwolves.com/html/doog_dvd.html

OnRoyRuthbeach-se of the biggest football memorabilia events of the year will take place on Thursday 19th June at Crewe Alexandra's ground when George Eastham's memorabilia - caps, shirts etc - to raise money for George and his family living in South Africa. Details here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/garry_s_news.html#eastham The event is being run by Alec Bohannan of Doog's XPro.

Probably the biggest event of the close season though will be the unveiling of a three pose statue of Gordon Banks by Pele himself at the Britannia Stadium on 12th July http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/7193358.stm

Unfortunately it looks as thought our season might end sooner than we'd hoped. It does mean though that you'll see the end of season WWLSC Newsletter, which, as well as Steve's match reports, will include a meeting Stoo and Stef had with Steve Morgan at The Valley.

The major part of the website move is complete, but if you spot any problems please let me know. We've also obtained access to some match footage which is linked to in the match reports.

....and we mustn't forget London Wolves' congratulations to Roy and Ruth Eagles on their wedding on February 27th. Some pictures of the happy couple are on the home page with a link to more on the WWLSC member pictures page. If you'd like your pictures on our website please email them to me.

Finally, it's Roy's countrymen at the Moli tomorrow night and we must also congratulate Dave Jones on taking his side to Wembley for the Cup Final. Dave was always generous to WWLSC and remains the only Wolves manager to take us up since Graham Hawkins working under the chairmanship of the Doog. Don't forget the home match against Plymouth kicks off an hour earlier on the Sunday at 2:00pm and the Fans' Player of the Season award will be made after the match.

Up the Wolves!!

 

 

---------------March 2008 -

Hi Everyone

Happy Easter, and well done to Andy Keogh for shutting up the prats in the South Bank yesterday with his 97th minute equaliser with an assist from Freddy.

Meet the Players 2008

Stef has fixed the Meet the Players with Mick for Friday 28th March at the team hotel at 5:30pm. Please be there for 5.00pm as we have to sort out whereabouts in the hotel the meeting will be. The players will depart for their dinner on time, so please don't be late. Stuart will present the WWLSC Player Of The Season Award at the meeting to the overwhelming winner.....no need to say who cornered over 80% of the votes! The location is in Docklands - more details are in the secure area of the website (under "members diary") including a map and aerial view. Login here first

http://www.londonwolves.com/html/login.html then click on http://www.londonwolves.com/html/members_diary.html

Last year was one of the best ever http://www.londonwolves.com/html/meetplayers07.html

Also, a couple of "Help required" items

1908 FA Cup Final material postcard1908a

Of course, this year is the centenary of Wolves' outstanding second FA Cup win - 3-1 over Newcastle United - celebrated in the attached postcard. Newcastle, as a division one team, were clear favourites in their third final in 4 years but Wolves went ahead and stayed ahead in the match played at Crystal Palace Park.

Wolves are planning to celebrate the centenary and are looking for memorabilia to use in the celebrations, especially the match day programme. Stooo thinks he may have missed that match, but if any of you have anything you could loan/sell to Wolves please let me know.

EUFA Cup Final 1972 - help required

The family of Bernard Shaw are trying to find video footage of the final. If anyone recorded any of it and has it on video please let me know. ITV certainly recorded the first leg, but we haven't found a copy yet.

Sat 29/3/08 v Charlton (kick-off 5:20pm and live on Sky Sports)

Travel for Saturday. Probable meeting places - the Market Porter or Wheatsheaf on the Borough Market, adjourning to the Pilot prior to the match.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/43/433/Market_Porter/London_Bridge

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/69/691/Wheatsheaf/Borough

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/10/1073/Pilot_Inn/North_Greenwich

No official club trip arranged. The ground is about 5 mins walk from Charlton Railway Station. Trains run from London Bridge & Charing Cross mainline stations. Journey time approx 20 mins. Turn right outside station & cross over road. Take first turning on the left, Floyd Road & then right into Valley Grove for away fans entrance.

Alternatively take the underground to North Greenwich (Jubilee line), & it is then a short bus ride to the ground. (Buses 161, 472 or 486).

Hopefully you'll enjoy meeting the players the night before. More detail on the ground is here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html#charlton

Up the Wolves!!

 

---------------February 2008 -

yes, it's that time of the year again.  As Stef is hoping to fix the Meet the Players for Friday 28th March at the team hotel, Stuart would like to present the WWLSC Player Of The Season at the meeting.    Although there's always a chance that the run in might bring up a new hero (Kevin Kyle scoring a hat trick in every match through to Wembley perhaps) we have to close off the voting immediately before the Saints match (March 4th) so please either give your vote to Dave Slape on the train or in the pub, or you can vote on-line.  If you have family membership - don't forget you have multiple votes.   Matt Murray showed how much the players like the award when he was interviewed last week on Midlands Tonight.
 
News items:

  • WWLSC Player of the Season 2007-8
  • Meet the Players 2008
  • Matt Murray
  • Wolves Football Fancast
  • EUFA Cup Final 1972 - help required
  • 1960 FA Cup Final bus - from Ray
  • George Eastham collection and memorabilia fair
  • Unforgettable Doog
  • New nostalgia football magazine - recommended by Dave Instone
  • Dave Instone Book winners
  • Jim Heath - message from ALOB Towers
  • Welcome to Matt Grayson
  • Wolves Band
  • Fan Chants www.fanchants.com
  • WWLSC Website move
  • Steve Bull - Manager of Stafford Rangers
  • Ian Baker blogging Patagonia
  • Travel arrangements for March from Peter W


 
WWLSC Player of the Season 2007-8
You can vote for your player of the season on-line or by giving your vote to Dave Slape before 7.00pm on Tuesday 4th March.  We need the three weeks before the MTP event to make the trophy.  If you have a family membership you have multiple votes (but please make sure the other family members vote themselves or you ask them before voting!).  I'll try to keep a score on votes on the page you are returned to after voting.  As of tonight it's Wayne Hennessey with 100% of the votes cast so far!
To vote on line go to http://www.londonwolves.com/html/player_2007-8.html  - you will have to login first otherwise you'll be directed to the login page.
Just type in your name and email and choose the player from the drop down list.  If you want to record a "null vote" choose 99 and explain!   The squad is
 1 Matt Murray  (GK)
 2  Darren Ward
 3 Neill Collins  (London Wolves  Kit sponsored player)
 4 Seyi Olofinjana (Vice Capt)
 5 Gary Breen (Capt)
 6 Jody Craddock (Capt 2006-7)
 7  Michael Kightly (Sponsored by London Underground Wolves)
 8 Karl Henry (Capt 2.)
 9  Andy Keogh
10 Jay Bothroyd
11 Stephen Ward
12 Rob Edwards
14 Darren Potter (3rd Capt 2006-7)
15 Mark Little
16 Mark Davies
17  Matt Jarvis
18  Stephen Gleeson
19 Stephen Elliott
20 Charlie Mulgrew (On Loan to Southend Utd)
21 Daniel Jones
22 Lewis Gobern
23  Freddy Eastwood 
24  Darron Gibson (loan from ManU)
25 Graham Stack (GK) On loan from Reading
26  David Edwards
27 Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
28  (was Jamie Clapham )
29 (was Kevin O’Connor)
30 Carl Ikeme (GK)
31 Wayne Hennessey (GK)
 32 Kevin Foley
33 Michael Gray
34 Kevin Kyle
35 Elliott Bennett (on loan to Bury)
36 Lee Collins (on loan Hereford)
39 Denes Rosa  (on transfer list)
40 George Eolokobi

not in voting list (choose 99 and type in name if you wish to chose one.  Bully is no longer eligible since he's now at Stafford Rangers!)
 1 Matt Murray  (GK)
15 Mark Little
16 Mark Davies
18 Stephen Gleeson
20 Charlie Mulgrew (On Loan to Southend Utd)
21 Daniel Jones
22 Lewis Gobern
30 Carl Ikeme (GK)
35 Elliott Bennett (on loan to Bury)
36 Lee Collins (on loan Hereford)
39 Denes Rosa  (on transfer list)
40 George Eolokobi
 
Meet the Players 2008
Please put Friday 28th March in your diary for the Meet the Players.  Stef is working on this with Wolves and we hope it will be at the team hotel that evening.  The expected location in the South East of London is in the secure area of the website (under "members diary")  http://www.londonwolves.com/html/members_diary.html
 
Matt Murray 2006-7 Player of the Season
Ian Winter from BBC Midlands Today interviewed Matt at his home on Valentine's Day just before the leg cast was due to come off.   The interview showed Matt's trophies and his WWLSC Player of the Season award presented by Callum and Trevor Reed and Peter Woodifield was prominently displayed.  Lee Naylor told us just before he moved to star at Celtic that he treasured his and it was still on his bedroom wall.  Of course, we wish Matt well in his recovery - the article from the TV interview is here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/7244723.stm.
Matt Murray trophies1Matt Murray trophiesLW 
Wolves Football Fancast
There's a terrific new service run by fans for the fans, with a weekly fancast getting views on everything to do with Wolves.  Last week they interviewed thewolvessite.com and this week we're on it.   There's a link on the front page of our site.   They also run blogs and you can download the webcast to play on your ipod or phone while commuting.  We met some of the people involved in the Moon Under Water before the Watford match and they interviewed Rob G there and then.
EUFA Cup Final 1972 - help required
The family of Bernard Shaw are trying to find video footage of the final.   If anyone recorded any of it and has it on video please let me know.  ITV certainly recorded the first leg, but we haven't found a copy yet.
 
1960 FA Cup Final bus - from Ray Harris
How's this for Wolves spotting (eat your heart out Rob).  Ray said "I was over on the Isle of Wight recently and spotted this former Don Everall coach..,was I surprised when I read the notice in the window!  It stated that this was the actual coach that transported the mighty Wolves to the 1960 cup final at Wembley.  It has been restored to immaculate condition, and if our cup run had continued would it not have been great to have seen it outside Molineux....
 FA60 WW Bus isle of whight 2007 024
 George Eastham collection and memorabilia fair
George is raising money from his memorabilia to fund his daughter's education in South Africa, including England caps.  They'll be on display at Crewe on March 9th, together with the new statue of Gordon Banks.  (Pele will be at the Britannia Stadium to unveil the statue in July.)  The sculptor is Andy Edwards who we hope will also produce a bust of Doog.  More about that later.  The fair is run by the Xpro guys and the details are
Football Memorabilia Fair and Exhibition Day

 ** Free Admission ** Alexandra Suite, Crewe Alexandra FC   Sunday 9th March 2008 - 11am - 3pm

 ** On Display **

 The George Eastham England Collection

View prior to sale by auction  Inc. 1966 World Cup Final No.22 red England Squad Shirt, England Caps, England Tracksuit
 Stoke City – Original Prototypes - Gordon Banks Statue - John Ritchie Bust           

** For Sale **

Thousands of old football programmes, tickets, autographs, photographs, badges, frames, signed prints, former player’s shirts, international caps, medals

Manchester United Collection

DVD - The Unforgettable DOOG  -  3 hours with Derek Dougan
XPro signed prints - Derek Dougan, Terry Conroy, John Charles , Tom Finney, etc.
Contact Alec Bohannan Tel. 01270 666135  Mobile . 07714463197  Sporting Past Times in association with XPro Memorabilia
XPro - The Association of Ex-Professional Footballers
 
Unforgettable Doog
The DVD has been going very well with almost 800 copies sold so far and a steady flow continues.  In 2008 the Wolves stores are also stocking it and Merlyn is still seeking more sales!  WHS Smith in Wolverhampton, Shaun Moran's Collectors Centre and Kelvin Weather (opposite the Wanderer pub) have been the star performers. The price is £15 for general sales, but a special price is available to London Wolves members by buying from Dave or via the special page on the website.  So, later this year, we hope to make a sizable donation to Xpro.
 
New nostalgia football magazine - recommended by Dave Instone
This looks really good and the first issue had a great interview with Jim McCalliogg.  Dave writes
Please may we make you aware of an excellent nostalgia football magazine that has been launched this season by a friend of ours, Mike Berry.  It concentrates on the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has been very warmly received both by people working in the game and by supporters.  It is not generally available in high street shops yet but its website address is www.backpassmagazine.co.uk
The second issue came out recently.If there are any more details you would like from us about it, please ask.
David Instone

Dave Instones’ Wolves in Pictures
Congratulations to Tom in Oz and George in Malta on winning Dave's great "Wolves in Pictures".  The correct answer was 2 goals.   Norm scored twice in the Cup Final (and forced the own goal) but his England appearances were overseas and the Doog never scored there.
 
Jim Heath - message from ALOB Towers
for anyone who knows Jim...."This - touchwood - is one of the happiest emails I could send from ALOB Towers.  Jim went back to hospital today to get the results of tests from just over
a week ago.  There is no trace of the primary cancer in the bowel which was operated on  last year having metastasised (process by which cancer spreads to other parts) - everything looked clear.  He finished the one kind of chemo a few weeks ago. He will continue on the  newer version (which has been running concurrently with the other chemo)  until May. He will not see the consultant again until May.  Jim's words "it's as good as it could be" - we just have to pray no recurrence....  Fingers crossed for the future  Jim was happy for me to pass the news on to you all.  He's really been through it the last 12 months but, finally, daylight... AND - I do know the support he's received from so many people has meant  the world to him  Thank you! Charles :-)))))))))))))))))"

Welcome to Matt Grayson
After Stuart Cain moved to Rangers, Wolves appointed a Wolves fan to head up Communications and Marketing at Molineux who they "stole" from the Midshires.  Matt's promised to try to join Cliff at one of our events so you'll be able to welcome him yourself.
 
Wolves Band
In case you didn't spot it, the South Bank will have a band, Matt Grayson has just announced.  That should drown out Barry!   The band, an experiment to try to raise the volume of support is led by trumpeter Sarah Claxon (you couldn't have wished for a more appropriate name).  Good luck Sarah!
 
Fan Chants www.fanchants.com
If you want to add any please do so.  They have the Doog ones from Dave.
 
Website move
Apologies for any hiccoughs during the website transfer.  We've moved to 1&1 (there's a link at the bottom of the home page if you're looking for a website or email host) since they offer a far better capacity and service, at much lower cost.  The delays were getting the site released from the old hosting company, but we now also have the .co.uk site available to us as well.   With the vastly increased capacity I can start adding the other old videos I have and the rest of the Newsetters thanks to Matthew Hawthorne and Dave Slape.
 
Steve Bull - Manager of Stafford Rangers
In case you missed it, Bully was appointed manager of Stafford Rangers today.  Attempting to mirror Paul Ince's rescue act at Macclesfield,  Bully knows there's work to do since Stafford are stuck in the relegation zone at the bottom of the Blue Square Premier and are 12 points away from safety  Good luck Bully
 
Ian Baker - 60's member Ian is still travelling around South America read his latest blog from the Northern Ice Cap of Patagonia
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/ianbaker1967/chile_begins/1194286680/tpod.html
 
Travel  these are kept up-to-date on line on Peter's page http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html
You can contact him at  travel@londonwolves.com The website also includes local ground directions.
 
Provisional Travel arrangements for matches during March are on the travel page-

Home Matches          Meeting Place: Station concourse outside main ticket office, at least 20 minutes before train departure.
 Fare : Members £17;   Junior Members £8.50       Guests £20;       Junior Guests £10

 

Sat 29/3/08 v Charlton (kick-off 5:20pm)

 

No official club trip arranged. The ground is about 5 mins walk from Charlton Railway Station. Trains run from London Bridge & Charing Cross mainline stations. Journey time approx 20 mins.  Turn right outside station & cross over road. Take first turning on the left, Floyd Road & then right into Valley Grove for away fans entrance.

Alternatively take the underground to North Greenwich (Jubilee line), & it is then a short bus ride to the ground. (Buses 161, 472 or 486).
Hopefully we'll be meeting the players the night before.
 
Up the Wolves!!

Peter

Webmaster, London Wolves

------------December 2007 - Unforgettable Doog; December Newsletter attached; Doog tribute attached.

please note - the Newsletter and Doog tribute are not attached here but are on the WWLSC Newsletters page (password protected) here

Hi everyone

Happy Christmas. Here's your Christmas present......attached is the latest London Wolves Newsletter (see note above), in two parts. Part 1 is the regular newsletter with messages from the Chairman, travel news from Peter, a tribute to Norm Deeley as well as Steve's match reports. Part 2 is the tribute to Doog which Stuart promised in the previous issue. Printed copies have already been despatched. Sorry for any delay in the softcopy version - I'm afraid I've been a little tied up by the Doog tribute DVD - Unforgettable Doog, and the printer again didn't provide a pdf file. If anyone's mail "bounces" because of file sizes I'll resend with a link. But, once again, a "tour de force" from Stef as acting Newsletter editor.

Website

Apologies in advance but the website may go off the air for a couple of weeks in January. The current service provider is not very good as well as being expensive so we will be changing ISPs. These things should be totally seamless but experience shows they're not. Cutover details will be on the site up to 4th January.

"Unforgettable Doog"

We've sold over 500 copies of the DVD and expect that over Christmas period to have reached close to 800. We have another batch in production - the WM collector centre in Salop St, W H Smith and HMV in the Mander Centre and Kevin's stall opposite the Wanderer have been the prime locations and we'd like to thank them for their efforts. As you know profits will go to Xpro. The DVD - just under 3 hours of Doog - is still available from me via email or from Dave Slape for £10 plus £2 UK postage. From Jan 2nd the price will increase to £15 plus postage. A discount on this price will be available to WWLSC members - details will be in the members pages. We must praise Merlyn Humphreys for her promotional activity - a series of interviews on Beacon Radio Gold and in the Black Country Mail (part of the Birmingham Evening Mail group) - copies of the articles and interviews will be on the Doog DVD page on the website/

The book competition: I was diverted to France over the last few days so couldn't close the competition so it will stay available until January 31st at noon. We have two copies of Dave Instone's super new book "Wolves in Pictures" to give away - one for WWLSC members and one for non-members. Just answer a simple question (see below) on the website or give your answer to me or Dave Slape. All correct answers will go into a draw and the prizes will be available at the Blades match on Jan 1st. More details below.

The competition publicises two fundraising activities:

- WWLSC special DOOG DVD Unforgettable Doog

- SuperWoman runs New York

more about these in this eNews.

Contents

  • · London Wolves' sponsored player wins two matches....
  • · Date changes
  • · Travel updates
  • · Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone
  • · Norm Deeley
  • · Iggy Cartwright
  • · Football Aid
  • · Staying away?
  • · Class of 2005, 6
  • · The Official Wolves Quiz Book
  • · WWLSC Doog Tribute DVD
  • · Additional Doog information
  • · - download order of service
  • · - ALoB special (A Load of Doog)
  • Neill Collins - Goal scorer

Neill - who WWLSC are delighted sponsor - is still second top scorer and nearly went top but Jay was offside against Leicester. I managed to avoid hearing the result while whitevanning around France so watched the recording "as live" and was delighted to see the substitutions salvage a point. As with QPR, though, should we have been in that position? (rhetorical question). Garry will bring transfer speculation to you in the next few weeks while the window is open in his news.

Date/Time Changes

We still have a some strange times for matches

Watford away on 2nd Feb is a 5:20 live on Sky kick off.

Baggies home is high Noon Sunday 9th March

and the PNE Away match is on Wednesday 12th March

Travel Updates

Date and time moves are on Peter's travel page. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html We will have the January details up shortly.

Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone

Dave Instone managed to update the book to cover Doog's untimely death before it went to print. It covers the post war period up to the end of 2006-7 season and has some great pictures. There's an order form on our site to order from the publishers or it's on sale in the Wolves shops for £17.99. But, thanks to Dave's generosity, you can win a copy of this excellent Wolves souvenir in our competition....

The question is

Two Wolves legends died this year, Derek Dougan and Norm Deeley. How many goals between them did they score at Wembley.

Hint: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Enter online at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wolvesinpix.html or email your name, email address, and answer to Doog@londonwolves.com or give your answer to Dave Slape with your name and contact details. There will be a draw from all correct entries received by midday on December 31st. One copy goes to a WWLSC member, one to a non-member.

We're running the competition to publicise the launch of our tribute DVD to the Doog, and to seek support for WWLSC member Phil Bant's fundraising for the Dreams Come True children's charity. Phil ran the London Marathon in April and New York in November dressed as Superwoman (see the picture). Unfortunately he was ill in New York, but still finished the 26 miles for his sponsors, even though it took him an hour longer than his London time. You can donate at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/marathon.html or www.justgiving.com/superphil.

The Doog DVD is to raise funds for Xpro, an organisation founded by Doog to help ex Professional Footballers who didn't make the sort of wages seen in the premiership financially through events such as the Iggy Cartwright Dinner. Doog was booked to appear at a tribunal in Hastings for a Portsmouth player but his untimely death came the day before.

Norm Deeley

You can read our tribute in the attached newsletter

Iggy Cartwright

We had a message from Iggy which has brilliant news ....

To everyone at London Wolves, have a great xmas and new year, thanks for all your support. All our love Ian Cartwright and family.

Ps My youngest son Danny as signed for Wolves academy and as made me very proud father.

iggy x

Football Aid

The charity, strongly supported by Bully who is now an Ambassador for them, is again offering people the chance to play at Molineux against and with Wolves legends. The date hasn't yet been announced for 2008 but I'll update the site when it is. You can pre-register at www.footballaid.com

Staying Away? (from November)

If you're planning to stay away for a match, you can get details of hotels near any League ground in the country - just go to http://www.matchhotels.com They get reasonable rates too. A reminder that we get good rates at the refurbished Britannia in Wolverhampton (details of both of these are on the Travel Page)

Chatting about Wolves (from November)

If you have time to kill, there are several on-line forums (fora?). The most active two are The_Wolf http://www.the-wolf.co.uk/ and Molineux Mix (named after the Express & Star site which seemed to be closed after pressure from the club, which was denied at the time) http://www.molineuxmix.co.uk (if you go to that one vote for us as a Top Site!). Gavin Hill's The Wolves Site is also a fan club http://www.thewolvessite.co.uk/ . If any of you would like a forum opened up on our site let me know but the previous attempt attracted one member!

The Official Wolves Quiz Book (from November)

This, with a foreword by King John, will be published in February. As soon as we have details of how to buy we'll let you know, but I also hope to get a copy to give away as a competition prize. It's been put together by Chris Cowlin and Phil Solomon.

Class of 2005,6 etc (updated from November)

Following the November newsletter, there was a nice profile of Paul Ince, Manager of MK Dons in the Times on Christmas Eve. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article3090359.ece Will he take over when Mick goes? Rob G found a trade magazine with an interview with Steve Morgan that said he didn't like changing management teams though.

Doog DVD - Unforgettable Doog

Is already in it's 4th reprint. Thanks to Beacon Radio and the Black Country Mail (part of the Birmingham Mail) a lot of publicity has been generated - all of which is down to Merlyn Humphreys driving this. The introductory price remains at £10 (+£2 postage) from Dave or me until January 2nd. A revised price for WWLSC members will be published in the secure area of the website.

It contains footage from the 60s and 70s - the hat trick versus Hull, the 6-5 win against Frank Munro's Washington Whips, and Doog's goal against Brazil - plus interviews and appearances featuring the Doog from recent years - as CEO, that Kettering shirt, and on Question Time. It even includes a unique recording of Doog singing! We have included most of his funeral service (one piece with his sons, is, unfortunately not available). Running time is 2 hours 55 minutes so it'll give you something to watch on Christmas Day. It's not a biography, more a souvenir of and tribute to the Doog. The cost will be £10 + p&p and you'll be able to reserve your copy from me, Dave Slape or by sending a note to Doog@LondonWolves.com. Some of the video quality does suffer from its age, like most of us! Profits from the sales will go to the charity to support less well off footballers which Doog founded - Xpro, the International Association for ex-Professional Footballers. The DVD has been produced with Merlyn Humphreys, Doog's Partner, and with the support of Doog's sister Coreen and niece Josephine. Merlyn has obtained permission to include footage from the BBC, Sky Sports and ITV.

Contents:

1 London Wolves Introduction
2 Belfast
3 Arrival at Molineux (Hull Hat Trick)
4 LA Wolves
5 Shamrock Rovers
6 Wembley 1974
7 Doog on Best
8 Question Time
9 Doog's Funeral
10 TV Tributes
Ian Winter BBC
Central ITV
Sky Sports
Midlands Today
Central ITV
11 Molineux Tribute
12 John Hannam meets...Doog
Doog's life in pictures
13 A Load of Doog
London Wolves & Xpro

Additional Doog information

A Load of Bull - Special Issue Doog Tribute (from November)

The special issue, significantly produced for the Hull match, a special tribute to Derek Dougan has sold extremely well, but Charles still has some copies. See a seller outside the ground or contact <aloadofbull@blueyonder.co.uk> or at ALOB, PO Box 3483, Birmingham, B17 9SF. Don't forget also that Charles welcomes Wolves related articles for ALoB. Send them to the same addresses.

If you’d like a copy of the order of service you can download that from the London Wolves website at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/the_doog.html and you can see that hat trick from March 25th 1969. If you want to see the service, the BBC archive service has 45 minutes out of the 75 on their Black Country website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/regions/west_midlands/video/104000/bb/104482_16x9_bb.asx or you can see 1 hour and 5 minutes on the DVD.

Up the Wolves!!

Peter

Webmaster, London Wolves

webmaster@londonwolves.com

and our shop is here

please support ALOB – buy at the ground or subscribe

 

 

-------November 2007 - Doog DVD; Win Wolves in Pix book

Well, a third of the way through the season and we've spent very little time out of the playoff slots with even a few days in third. You'll be able to relive those matches very soon with the next London Wolves Newsletter, which will also contain the tribute to Doog which Stuart promised in the previous issue. I'll send a link for those of you who have asked for softcopy, while the printed ones should be despatched soon.

Wolves this season has been a story of super effort - Michael Kightly being the epitome of this - but not being translated into goals and thus some frustrations coming out. And that frustration boiled over at Molineux on Saturday when only London Wolves' sponsored player Neill Collins got on the score sheet (to make him only one goal behind our top league scorers!) and then a sterling effort in defence from the back four to keep the three points. Mick was clearly upset by the frustrated crowd, quickly dashing down the tunnel at the end and then making his feelings clear to the fans in the radio interviews. Unfortunately, as we've seen before, especially in the Hoddle era, as soon as the crowd picks up around 23,000 then the support for the team seems to drop off. And on Saturday it probably didn't help that we could only draw against our last two opponents while they were being beaten 6-0 and 5-0 at the Tractor Boys and Wednesday. On a high note(!), the Elvis impersonator was described by Robbie Dennison, who now reports for Beacon Radio, as the best he's ever seen. Anyway, you can read more on the matches pages of the website and in the magazine with Steve Ray's reports, coming to you soon.

A new competition: We have two copies of Dave Instone's super new book "Wolves in Pictures" to give away - one for WWLSC members and one for non-members. Just answer a simple question (see below) on the website or give your answer to me or Dave Slape. All correct answers will go into a draw after the Boxing Day match at Hull and the prizes will be available at the Blades match on Jan 1st . More details below.

The competition is to publicise two fundraising activities:

- WWLSC special DOOG DVD

- SuperWoman runs New York

more about these in this eNews.

And we must also mention today's breaking news - that Chris Evans (no, not that one) is leaving the Wolves Academy after 17 years with the Wolves. He has nurtured a string of Internationals - especially Irish with Sammy Clingan doing well for NI and Robbie Keane captaining Ireland and becoming their all time leading scorer - as well as Welsh number 1 Wayne Hennessey and England's Joleon Lescott. Chris has accepted the first team coaching job under Gary Megson at Bolton Wanderers. We're grateful for all Chris has done to keep the youth coming through, and let's hope they can repay him next season by thrashing Bolton! Good Luck Chris.

Contents

  • · London Wolves' sponsored player wins two matches....
  • · Date changes
  • · Travel updates - Peter Woodifield has updated the travel information through to December.
  • · Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone
  • · Norm Deeley
  • · Iggy Cartwright
  • · Football Aid
  • · Staying away?
  • · Class of 2005, 6
  • · The Official Wolves Quiz Book
  • · WWLSC Doog Tribute DVD
  • · Additional Doog information
  • · - download order of service
  • · - ALoB special (A Load of Doog)
  • Neill Collins - Goal scorer

Neill has now scored the winner in both the Coventry (94th minute!) and Barnsley (13th minute) putting him one behind Freddy Eastwood and Michael Kightly in the League. WWLSC are delighted to be Neill's kit sponsor and send him our warmest congratulations. Oh, by the way, he and Kevin Foley did a superb job against Saints' Nathan Dyer and Bradley Wright Phillips last week at St Mary's. If you want to see the "highlights" go to U-Tube at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=A9tYT8hq60c

If you can't see the pictures of Neill, Superwoman etc please look at the on-line edition here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/enews.html

Date/Time Changes

Don't forget we now have a series of strange times for matches

Baggies away is high Noon Sunday 25th

Colchester home is Wednesday 28th

Home against Burnley and Leicester are both kicking off at 17:20 for Sky Sports (Saturdays 8th and 22nd December)

Travel Updates

These date and time moves are on Peter's travel page. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html

Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone

Dave Instone managed to update the book to cover Doog's untimely death before it went to print. It covers the post war period up to the end of 2006-7 season and has some great pictures. There's an order form on our site to order from the publishers or it's on sale in the Wolves shops for £17.99. But, thanks to Dave's generosity, you can win a copy of this excellent Wolves souvenir in our competition....

The question is

Two Wolves legends died this year, Derek Dougan and Norm Deeley. How many goals between them did they score at Wembley.

Hint: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Enter online at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wolvesinpix.html or email your name, email address, and answer to Doog@londonwolves.com or give your answer to Dave Slape with your name and contact details. There will be a draw from all correct entries received by 7:00pm on Boxing Day (Hull away). One copy goes to a WWLSC member, one to a non-member.

We're running the competition to publicise the launch of our tribute DVD to the Doog, and to seek support for WWLSC member Phil Bant's fundraising for the Dreams Come True children's charity. Phil ran the London Marathon in April and New York in November dressed as Superwoman (see the picture). Unfortunately he was ill in New York, but still finished the 26 miles for his sponsors, even though it took him an hour longer than his London time. You can donate at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/marathon.html or www.justgiving.com/superphil.

The Doog DVD is to raise funds for Xpro, an organisation founded by Doog to help ex Professional Footballers who didn't make the sort of wages seen in the premiership financially through events such as the Iggy Cartwright Dinner. Doog was booked to appear at a tribunal in Hastings for a Portsmouth player but his untimely death came the day before.

Norm Deeley

We were saddened to learn that Norm had been found dead at his home - which at been his mother's house. He was known as "the diminutive winger" who took Blackburn Rovers apart in the 1960 Cup Final forcing the own goal (see picture) which started our scoring and then scored the rest himself. He starred for Wolves throughout the title winning 50s also won two England caps. There are plans to name the playing fields where he coached youngsters after him. Wolves' CEO led the attendance at the funeral service. Profile here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/player_profiles.html

Iggy Cartwright

We heard from Iggy's fundraising leader, Simon Dunkley recently. I'm sure you'll all be delight to hear that a local businessman (Chris Massey) who runs large fundraising events has committed all their funds to Iggy - some £16,000! And the drugs are helping Ian to live in a relatively stable condition at the moment. Thanks to all who have supported him.

Football Aid

The charity, strongly supported by Bully who is now an Ambassador for them, is again offering people the chance to play at Molineux against and with Wolves legends. The date hasn't yet been announced for 2008 but I'll update the site when it is. You can pre-register at www.footballaid.com

Staying Away?

If you're planning to stay away for a match, you can get details of hotels near any League ground in the country - just go to http://www.matchhotels.com They get reasonable rates too. A reminder that we get good rates at the refurbished Britannia in Wolverhampton (details of both of these are on the Travel Page)

Chatting about Wolves

If you have time to kill, there are several on-line forums (fora?). The most active two are The_Wolf http://www.the-wolf.co.uk/ and Molineux Mix (named after the Express & Star site which seemed to be closed after pressure from the club, which was denied at the time) http://www.molineuxmix.co.uk (if you go to that one vote for us as a Top Site!). Gavin Hill's The Wolves Site is also a fan club http://www.thewolvessite.co.uk/ . If any of you would like a forum opened up on our site let me know but the previous attempt attracted one member!

The Official Wolves Quiz Book

This, with a foreword by King John, will be published in February. As soon as we have details of how to buy we'll let you know, but I also hope to get a copy to give away as a competition prize. It's been put together by Chris Cowlin and Phil Solomon.

Class of 2005,6 etc

Just in passing, it seems ages ago that Rohan Ricketts was at the club, but he made a return appearance with Barnsley, while Darren Anderton has settled on the South Coast with Bournemouth. They drew Paul Ince's League leading MK Dons in the Johnsons Paint trophy quarter final and faced Keith Andrews - the club's captain and leading scorer! - Jemal Johnson, and Colin Cameron. Shame the Dons are out of the FA Cup - drawing Wolves in the third round would have been interesting. Alex Rae is player/manager at Dundee, while Mark Kennedy is still at the Palace. The Camarat is on loan at West Ham from Wigan. Nayls is still playing Champions League football with Celtic, while Kenny Miller (blamed for getting Nayls to Celtic at the time) has joined Derby County, but will be hoping to do it again for Scotland against the Azzuri. Top mover of course is Joleon Lescott, one of only two London Wolves Players of The Season to have won the trophy 3 times now, has been capped for England and is one of Everton's favourite players.

Doog DVD

Is almost complete and should be available before Christmas. It contains footage from the 60s and 70s - the hat trick versus Hull, the 6-5 win against Frank Munro's Washington Whips, and Doog's goal against Brazil - plus interviews and appearances featuring the Doog from recent years - as CEO, that Kettering shirt, and on Question Time. It even includes a unique recording of Doog singing! We have included most of his funeral service (one piece with his sons, is, unfortunately not available). Running time is 2 hours 55 minutes so it'll give you something to watch on Christmas Day. It's not a biography, more a souvenir of and tribute to the Doog. The cost will be £10 + p&p and you'll be able to reserve your copy from me, Dave Slape or by sending a note to Doog@LondonWolves.com. Some of the video quality does suffer from its age, like most of us! Profits from the sales will go to the charity to support less well off footballers which Doog founded - Xpro, the International Association for ex-Professional Footballers. The DVD has been produced with Merlyn Humphreys, Doog's Partner, and with the support of Doog's sister Coreen and niece Josephine. Merlyn has obtained permission to include footage from the BBC, Sky Sports and ITV.

Contents:

1 London Wolves Introduction
2 Belfast
3 Arrival at Molineux (Hull Hat Trick)
4 LA Wolves
5 Shamrock Rovers
6 Wembley 1974
7 Doog on Best
8 Question Time
9 Doog's Funeral
10 TV Tributes
Ian Winter BBC
Central ITV
Sky Sports
Midlands Today
Central ITV
11 Molineux Tribute
12 John Hannam meets...Doog
Doog's life in pictures
13 A Load of Doog
London Wolves & Xpro

Additional Doog information

A Load of Bull - Special Issue Doog Tribute

The special issue, significantly produced for the Hull match, a special tribute to Derek Dougan has sold extremely well, but Charles still has some copies. See a seller outside the ground or contact <aloadofbull@blueyonder.co.uk> or at ALOB, PO Box 3483, Birmingham, B17 9SF. Don't forget also that Charles welcomes Wolves related articles for ALoB. Send them to the same addresses.

If you’d like a copy of the order of service you can download that from the London Wolves website at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/the_doog.html and you can see that hat trick from March 25th 1969. If you want to see the service, the BBC archive service has 45 minutes out of the 75 on their Black Country website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/regions/west_midlands/video/104000/bb/104482_16x9_bb.asx or you can see 1hour and 5 minutes on the DVD.

Finally, I've had a few problems with the website (the ticker-news just stopped for example) but the refurbishment is continuing. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Up the Wolves!!

Peter

Webmaster, London Wolves

 

 

--------August 2007 - Doog, funeral and tributes; Callum meets Matt Murray, Stef, AGM mins-------

Hi everyone

at last the season has started again, even if the live televised match didn't give us the result we needed.... but there's scope to emulate the Royals from two seasons ago especially after Sunday's gritty performance against the Owls! I thought Seyi's flick for the first goal against Watford was worthy of the Doog himself, who was saluted before the match. The announcer only got to "323 appearances and 123 goals" before the team and crowd were applauding....

  • · ALoB Tribute to Doog - how to send your article
  • · Doog Funeral & Tributes
  • · Unforgettable Doog - Merlyn Humphreys
  • · Player of the Season presentation by Callum
  • · Kights and England U21
  • · It's Morecambe in the Carling Cup; Baggies and Cardiff date changes
  • · Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone
  • · Congratulations to Stef - Deputy Chairman WWLSC
  • · AGM Minutes

A Load of Bull - Special Issue Doog Tribute

The next issue, hopefully and significantly planned for the Hull match, will be a special tribute to Derek Dougan. If you'd like to contribute to this special issue then send your material to Charles Ross by September 3rd by email or royalmail

From: aloadofbull <aloadofbull@blueyonder.co.uk>

Send your submissions to this email or via snailmail at ALOB, PO Box 3483, Birmingham, B17 9SF
Subject: alob 133 deadline
Hello
what a start to season...
ok deadline for 133, the Doog Special issue.... Monday 3rd September - latest please for all articles, and most before that!
I'm aiming to get it out for Hull game 14 th September if possible (no point trying to sell current issue for a 3rd game on a tuesday night - it
was dire enough on Saturday for a 5.20), so hoping we sell ok v blackpool
and just because you may be too young to recall him - don't think that lets you off writing, or think you can't! you had to write about 1066 at
school, right?
let's make it a good one off tribute issue.....
ed

Doog Funeral & Tributes

Dave Hodges, Dave Slape, Robert Goddard, Alan Taylor and I attended the funeral service to represent London Wolves, while Irish member, and friend of Doog's, Vinny Coates flew in from Dublin that morning and was interviewed on BBC Midlands Today. You can see more of the funeral - over half of it is available as a webcast from the BBC. There is a link to that and other footage on our Doog page together with your tributes plus a short video of that debut hat trick

Doog arrived in Wolverhampton in March 1967. At the time I was co-editing the college newspaper, The Marble, and a couple of the budding journalists had been hanging around Molineux hoping to interview one of the stars when they found this “tall thin guy walking round trying to find his way in”. Like all good hacks, they offered to show him the way in return for an interview. And the Doog, gracious as ever, gave them one. This exclusive was reprinted in the Express & Star as that week on March 16th Ronnie Allen signed Doog for £50,000. Two days later he was away at Plymouth, but, curiosity aroused, I had to go to the ground to see the home debut. That hat trick and one from Knocker sealed a 4-0 win on the way to promotion. Since I’d seen him arrive, I had to see him leave too.

Doog made a spectacular arrival at the church in a gold and black coffin, with the Wolves emblem “Doog” and number 10 (although he started as #9 of course) – anyone who says he didn’t care about the Wolves proved wrong there and then. His coffin carried wreaths from Merlyn in Northern Ireland colours and in gold and black from WWLSC. Doog fell in love with Wolverhampton – he died at home in Tettenhall – so it was appropriate to start with “Bring him Home” from Les Miz. His pallbearers were his brother Dale, Phil Nicholls, sons Alex and Nick and former Wolves Vice Chairman Doug Hope plus our best winger ever, Dave Wagstaffe. Waggy said that, “of course, he’d volunteered to play left wing” (from where he’d supplied many of Doog’s goals), but on realising that the other pallbearers were taller and all the weight would be on him “dropped back into midfield”. Just eighteen months earlier Doog had carried his friend George Best to his grave – saying “George Best carried so many teams I was in that it was a pleasure to carry him today.” Typical of Doog’s generous spirit and wit.

Chief minder inside the church was Frank Munro, who told the story of a Scotland v NI match, when the Doog went in hard on him. “He chased me for 20 yards and just hacked me down. Hey, Doog, what’re you doing, we’ve got a big game against Arsenal on Saturday?” “Matey, there’s no friends in this game” was Derek’s reply.

This was a funeral which clearly was a celebration of his life with a packed church inside and out. Nick Owen, BBC WM, told how Doog had befriended him and helped him as a young journalist, and Wolves’ mighty skipper of the 70s, Mike Bailey described his career and impact on the team. From Terry Conroy – his great friend at Stoke City – who talked about how easy it was Doog and Peter Dobing to “pull the birds” at Blackpool with Doog’s Jag, of the All Ireland match against Brazil at the height of The Troubles, and of Doog being the original skinhead when he shaved his head at Aston Villa. Terry concluded with “Finally I can see him up there with St Peter at the Pearly Gates. Peter would welcome Doog ‘cos he’d know him, wouldn’t he, who wouldn’t? He’d say ‘these are the terms of the contract for entering the Kingdom’. Doog would say ‘Wait, now I tell you Peter, that’s not the way to do it. You listen to me and you won’t go far wrong. I won’t lead you astray’”. Villa’s current manager, Martin O’Neill, also a player in that match against Brazil, represented the people of Northern Ireland – and spoke of how extraordinary the iconoclastic Doog was, although claiming he called him Seamus!

“Abide with Me” and “Danny Boy” were sung with gusto inside and outside the church, and a recording of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” was followed from outside by “What’s his name – Dougan, What’s his name – Dougan” and “Hey Doog” (to Hey Jude) before Doog’s partner Merlyn Humphreys spoke her own tribute… Unforgettable Doog (follows this) and followed by Nat King Cole’s original of the song he loved to sing – yes, he was a singer too.

Then it was a stirring composition introduced by Doog’s son Nick and written and performed by Doog’s elder son Alex called “Praise the Lord” – in the churchlight Nick, unnervingly, looked just like Doog himself standing there.

The Rev’d David Frith talked of Doog’s thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity and his role in improving the life of footballers everywhere who worked in a different economic climate so different from today's. In the 60s and 70s the names of Derek Dougan and Wolverhampton Wanderers were inseparable and Wolverhampton became his home. He was hugely proud of his Belfast roots but deeply pained by the hatreds and tragedies of his homeland. “I believe he was an unsung hero of peace and reconciliation” he said.

And then it was time for Doog’s last journey, with one last farewell to Molineux. Was it just amazing timing that the front and inside pages of the E&S carried the Doog story, while the back page announced that another prolific striker Freddy Eastwood had signed.

Wolves were represented by Manager Mick McCarthy, VP Rachael Heyhoe Flint and Graham Hughes amongst others.

An opportunity to see some of the greatest players of the 60s and 70s – from Dennis Law and Pat Jennings, to the Pompey player who used to clean Doog’s boots! Those there included Pat Jennings, Sammy Nelson, Johnny Giles, Denis Law, Billy Bingham, Martin O'Neill, Graham Williams, Chico Hamilton, Ron Wylie, Gordon Taylor, Terry Conroy, Brandon Batson, Mickey Evans and Chris Nicholl. While from Molineux, most of the players from the 60s were there – Lofty, Waggy, etc – the full list was Les Wilson (who flew in from Canada), Dave Wagstaffe (who acted as a pall bearer) Jim McCalliog, John McAlle, Derek Parkin, Phil Parkes, Mike Bailey, Geoff Palmer, Mel Eves, Malcolm Finlayson, former manager Sammy Chung, Frank Munro, Terry Wharton, Barry Powell, John Holsgrove, Dave Burnside, Ernie Hunt, Martin Patching, Bobby Thomson, Gerry Taylor, Gordon Cowans, Peter McParland and, of course, The Doog was there with us.

Doog spent much of his life quietly helping others. The back page of the order of service has him pictured as chairman of Xpro an organisation helping formed footballers who have never had the security of today’s players. He had just, after months of negotiation, completed a case for Norman Uprichard, the ex-Arsenal and Portsmouth goalkeeper, to receive compensation for an injury picked up in the 1958 season. Most of us last saw him at a dinner he’d arranged for Ian “Iggy” Cartwright who played for the Wolves in 84 but now fighting cancer without help from Dudley health – so Iggy should have the last word “God bless you Derek, you were a true friend, me and my family will miss you and will never forget the help you gave us, thanks for all your love and support xx”

We got a brief chat with Dennis Law who said that, on Sunday 24th he’d been clearing some stuff out and a found a picture of himself with Doog. He didn’t know he’d just died. Spooky, but how spooky will it be if AloB can get this out for the Hull game and Andy Keogh, today’s number 9, gets a hat trick, from crosses from today’s Waggy, Michael Kightly?

Additional information

If you’d like a copy of the order of service you can download that from the London Wolves website at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/the_doog.html and you can see that hat trick from March 25th 1969. If you want to see the service, the BBC archive service has 45 minutes out of the 75 on their Black Country website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/regions/west_midlands/video/104000/bb/104482_16x9_bb.asx

Unforgettable Doog - Merlyn Humphreys

Doog's partner Merlyn gave this lovely speech at the funeral:+

Remembering Derek

You can shed tears that Doog has gone or you can smile because he lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back or you can open them and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you cannot see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember Doog and only that he has gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind and feel utter emptiness, or you can do what Doog would want - smile, love him and go on.

Unforgettable Doog.

A man of considerable charisma, presence and enthusiasm.

What the heart has once known it shall never forget.

We will never forget.

and this was followed by Nat King Cole's Unforgettable which Doog used to sing.

Player of the Season presentation by Callum Reed

A sorry sight greeted Callum and Trevor and Peter Woodifield at Molineux before the Reading pre-season friendly when Matt Murray limped on to the pitch. But Matt was delighted with the award as the 2006-7 London Wolves Player of the Season. Many thanks to Peter Harrington for the picture and to Rachael Heyhoe Flint for all the arrangements during a very busy period.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Kightly and England U21   (ed Kightsdid start for U21)

Tonight, Tuesday 21st August, hopefully we'll see the next Wolves player to play for England at least for part of the match against Romania from Ashton Gate. It kicks off at 7:45pm on Sky Sports 2. Many congratulations to Kights. There is a nice write up on the FA.COM website (reproduced on WWLSC - just follow the links from the front page) talking about his rise from non-League football.

Congratulations too to Freddy Eastwood and Wales' number one Wayne Hennessey for their call ups against Bulgaria, while Seyi jetted off to play for Nigeria and Andy Keogh and Darren Potter are in the Irish squad (Stephen Elliott pulled out).

It's Morecambe in the Carling Cup; Baggies and Cardiff date changes

So the victory over Bradford City gave us a home draw against "giantkillers" Morecambe (who have knocked Preston out in the first round). Fortunately Mick seems to take these matches a little more seriously than we have in the past, and with more competition for places, we're expecting a strong performance. The WBA away match is now Sunday 25th November at midday and the Cardiff away has been moved to Wednesday 24th October at 19:45.

Wolves in Pictures by Dave Instone

Dave managed to update the book to cover Doog's untimely death before it went to print. It covers the post war period up to the end of 2006-7 season. There's an order form on our site to order from the publishers or it'll be on sale in the Wolves shop from September 1st.

Congratulations to Stef - Deputy Chairman WWLSC

At the AGM the members voted to create this new position, officially recognising the excellent work Stef Leonard does for London Wolves,

AGM Minutes

these are the official minutes from the AGM.

W.W.L.S.C AGM HELD AT THE BROCKLEY SOCIAL CLUB ON JULY 28th 2007

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Richard Griffiths, Bob Venner, Sarah Knapp, Doug Pearl, Stan Armett, Peter Abbott, Tim Richards, G.Mastbraker, P.Grant, D.Bracher.

CHAIRMANS ADDRESS : Stuart made a speech regarding the loss of our life president Derek Dougan “DOOG" and pointed out that it was a sad loss for all of us.
All in all the club had a good year even though we lost money on the fortieth anniversary dinner and dance. Stu thanked the committee for all their work, especially Pete and Dave who once again took the brunt of it. He also thanked Stef for all his help. Stu thanked Cliff Egan from Wolverhampton for once again attending.

MINUTES OF 2006 AGM: The minutes were sent by e-mail or in the magazine.
MATTERS ARISING: There were none.
Proposed M.Hawthorne seconded L.Mastbraker minutes accepted

SECRETARY’S REPORT : See attached sheet.

TREASURER’S REPORT : See attached sheet.
The only negative was the loss on the fortieth anniversary, but we had budgeted for this years ago and was agreed by the members. Matt asked about the loss and asked if there was any money outstanding. There was none. Stef stated that Mike Bailey had insisted on paying for his guests, but the offer was declined. Matt asked if we could have a follow up on how much was raised in previous years. It worked out that we spent about £3200 on the do, but this was compensated by the good will we have received.

TRAVEL SECRETARY’S REPORT : See attached sheet.
Peter stated that people were still booking seats and not turning up. [It was agreed that anyone doing this will be fined £5 at Peters discretion.

ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER’S REPORT : Unfortunately Sarah could not attend the AGM. Stuart pointed out that a night at the greyhounds is being arranged. Apart from that it has been very quiet. “Meet the Players” was a great success and the players gave their time willingly.

Dave Hodges said he has a DJ console and would we consider having him do one of our functions. He stated that he had music for all occasions and this would save the club money.
Peter stated that we had people attend the lan Cartwright fund raising do and it was a successful evening.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR’S REPORT : At present we have nobody doing the job, but Stef had put one together. Stef also thanked the printer for a new layout newsletter. There were the usual problems regarding lack of contributions from members. The magazine contains the usual stuff ,but we would welcome more input from members.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Committee to be re-elected en bloc.
Proposed by Dave Hodges seconded by Jack Leonard. Passed unanimously

MEMBERSHIP FEE: Proposed by Mathew Hawthorne to keep it the same.
Seconded by Peter Woodifield, passed unanimously.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Stuart said there was one matter which would involve club rules. This was to install Mr Stefan Leonard as Deputy Chairman, so that he could represent W.W.L.S.C when Stuart was unavailable. This would mean changing rule 24. Proposed by D.Hodges and seconded by Mathew Hawthorne. This proposal was accepted by the members.
Dave and Matt asked if we needed an honorary life president with the passing of Derek Dougan. A discussion followed regarding certain things that could be done to honour him. This will be up for discussion at a later date.
Peter Bartlett was thanked for his excellent website.
Jack Leonard stated that we should start thinking about the long term future of W.W.L.S.C re. the increasing age of travellers on the train. We should try and attract younger people to become members and travel. We should try and get some support from Wolves themselves to attract a new generation of supporters.
It was accepted by the members, that we carry on with the kit sponsorship for Neill Collins.
Cliff Egan took the floor and stated he thinks there will be some sort of tribute to Derek Dougan by the club at the Watford game.
A discussion also followed on ways of recruiting younger members.
Further discussions and questions for Cliff Egan followed.
After these were finished and thoroughly enjoyed by the members, Cliff thanked W.W.L.S.C for inviting him to attend again and once again he had enjoyed it immensely.

There being no other business, the chairman closed the meeting at 17.35pm.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

----------------July 2007 - Match reports Dec 06 - May 07, Meet the players---------------------

Hi everyone

 

Well the last two weeks were rather overshadowed by the Doog’s sudden and unexpected death.  Our thoughts are with Merlyn, Nick, Alexander and Jutta and young Alex.  London Wolves attended the service and wake, and reports are on the website.  Merlyn told us that she had decided to place her wreath in green and white for NI and ours in Gold and Black on the Doog’s coffin – which was in Wolves colours with number 10 and Doog on the side.  Doog was our president since 1968 then becoming Life President as he rejoined his on-pitch partnership with John Richards.  Unfortunately our end of season newsletter had just been posted by Dave so we weren’t able to update it.  Your email copy is attached.

 

Don’t forget the AGM is in three weeks time – 28th July 2007 15:00 again at the Brockley Social Club 240-242 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2SU   There’s a link to a map on the website                                     

 

The Doog

Travel details for August/Sep 1

AGM

New Book by David Instone

Fundraising:  Iggy/Geoff/Phil

2006-7 End of Season Newsletter

 

The Doog

A moving but happy funeral service.   Five of us represented London Wolves at the service in St Peter’s.  Doog’s family were present including Merlyn Humphries – his soul mate as he described her to us in February – and who gave a moving Eulogy – “unforgettable Doog – “you can shed tears that Doog has gone,, or you can smile because he has lived…. You can remember Doog and only that he has gone or you can cherish his memory and let him live on…. You can cr,y close your mind and feel utter emptiness or you can do what Doog would want you to do – smile, love him and go on.”  Jutta, Alexander and Nick were joined by other family members.

Nick Owen, Terry Conroy,  Mike Bailey and Martin O’Neill all spoke of Doog.   A chorus of “You’ll never Walk Alone” was followed by cries of “What’s his name – Dougan” and a chorus of “Hey Doog” from the 300 odd crowd outside the church.

Doog’s son Alexander sang one of his own compositions and the congregation included many fans in the church and outside.  There were many famous faces from Gordon Taylor and Brendan Batson to Pat Jennings and Dennis Law as well as many of Doog’s contempories from the 60’s and 70’s Wolves teams, including Les Wilson who flew in from Canada and Waggy who said he volunteered to play left wing carrying the coffin but moved back into left midfield!  Doog would have liked that.

Mick McCarthy and Rachael Heyhoe Flint represented Molinuex, who also hosted the wake.   Frank Munro was one of the greeters and we were fortunate to meet one of Dodges’ heroes Dennis Law.  Dennis told me that on that Sunday he’d been clearing out some stuff and found a picture of himself with Doog.  He didn’t hear the news until the following day.

Doog’s son Nick, looking for all the world as though the Doog was standing in the Church, wanted to ensure that the fans could get hold of copies of the order of service so we have scanned one and you can view and download it from the picture on the front page of the website or from The Doog page.  If you would like to listen to the service (only up to Merlyn’s eulogy for some reason known only to the BBC), you can access it here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/regions/west_midlands/video/104000/bb/104482_16x9_bb.asx

 

Travel Details for August

Fare to home matches is still £16 (guests £19)

             Sat 11/8/07  v Watford (kick-off 5:20pm) This match is live on Sky and is the first televised Championship match of the season.

    • Outward - Depart Euston 11:17 - Arrive Wolverhampton 14:09
    • Return - Depart Wolverhampton 20:18 - Arrive Euston 23:25
  • Tue 14/8/07 v Bradford City
  •           Outward - Depart Euston 14:40 - Arrive Wolverhampton 16:36
  •           Return - Depart Wolverhampton 22:39 - Arrive Euston 00:45

          Sat 25/8/07 v Blackpool

                   Outward - Depart Euston  09:17 - Arrive Wolverhampton 12:06

                   Return - Depart Wolverhampton 17:18 - Arrive Euston  20:02

  Away Matches

            Sun 19/8/07 v Sheff Wed      ALL-TICKET MATCH  (date changed because of the Owls Carling Cup match being on Thursday) price TBA

  •        Provisional (to be confirmed by Peter)  Price and schedule will be updated on website
  • Outward Depart Kings Cross 09:00 arrive Doncaster 10:44
  •             Depart Doncaster 10:55 arrive Sheffield 11:25
  • Return  Dapart Sheffield   16:28  arrive Doncaster 16:54
  •            Depart Doncaster 17:10  arrive Kings Cross 18:55

            Sat 1/9/07 v Stoke City    Fare £22           ALL-TICKET MATCH

  •        Outward - Depart Euston 10:14 - Arrive Stoke  12:01
  •       Return   - Depart Stoke 18:23 - Arrive Euston 20:49

Please contact Travel Secretary  for confirmation of travel arrangements.  Please also note that the majority of  away matches are likely to be all-ticket for Wolves fans

 

New Book by David Instone

David is just producing a terrific new book of previously unpublished photos from 1945 – 2007.   Details are on the website ( page  Wolvesinpix) http://www.londonwolves.com/html/wolvesinpix.html where you can also access an order form.  Orders before July 28th puts your name in the roll of honour

David’s publisher says

This trawl of the hidden Molineux archives has revealed a treasure chest of memories. Open it and relive a stirring story of FA Cup glory, three League titles, League Cup heroics, Sherpa Van success, epic European nights and brushes with extinction. We’ve restricted our content this time to post-war but, with Cullis and Wright, Hancocks and Mullen, Williams and Finlayson, Broadbent and Flowers, Dougan and Richards, Bull and Mutch, and now the exciting Mick McCarthy era, there’s plenty to go at.

 This A4-size collector’s item, by David Instone, also contains some 25,000 words and costs £17.99. For no extra charge, we again offer our scroll of honour facility, whereby fans ordering by July 28 can have their name or that of a family member or friend included in the list at the back for posterity. Publication is late August, with books posted out from early September.

This trawl of the hidden Molineux archives has revealed a treasure chest of memories. Open it and relive a stirring story of FA Cup glory, three League titles, League Cup heroics, Sherpa Van success, epic European nights and brushes with extinction. We’ve restricted our content this time to post-war but, with Cullis and Wright, Hancocks and Mullen, Williams and Finlayson, Broadbent and Flowers, Dougan and Richards, Bull and Mutch, and now the exciting Mick McCarthy era, there’s plenty to go at.

 This A4-size collector’s item also contains some 25,000 words and costs £17.99. For no extra charge, we again offer our scroll of honour facility, whereby fans ordering by July 28 can have their name or that of a family member or friend included in the list at the back for posterity. Publication is late August, with books posted out from early September.  You can either pay postage or pick your copy up at the Wolves shop.

David has offered to let us have a copy for a new competition.   I think the questions might be around The Doog!  Watch the site for details,

Iggy

Just a brief update on Iggy Cartwright from Simon Dunkley who was at the service.  Simon had just finished the gruelling Lands End to John O’Groats cycle ride, which was very exhausting but again raised thousands.   They’ve managed to send Iggy off for a week’s holiday before his next treatments and scans.

Geoff Thomas

Geoff is again riding the Tour de France course, starting two days after the main event to raise money for his own foundation supporting Cancer research

Phil Bant

Phil ran the London Marathon again, this time as Supergirl and will be running the New York Marathon for Dreams Come True

Links to the fundraising sites for Geoff, Iggy and Phil are on the website or here

http://www.londonwolves.com/html/iggy.html#iggy

http://www.geoffthomasfoundation.com/news_tour07.html

http://www.justgiving.com/superphil

AGM

28th July 2007 at 15:00 is again at the Brockley Social Club 240-242 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2SU.   There’s a link to a map on the website and in the Newsletter.  The Agenda is also in the Newsletter on page 3.  If you have any items you wish to have added to the agenda Dave Slape needs 7 days notice.                                     

Newsletter

Apologies for the size and quality of this file – the printer hasn’t sent a softcopy so it’s a scan of the printed version.  The photos on the back page are all on the website on the MeetPlayers07 page.  Somehow I deleted the original page so have some more photos to reload. ed this is on the LWNewsletters page in the Members’  section of the site

Hope to see you at Gray’s just off Junction 30 of the M25 next Saturday http://graysathletic.co.uk/visitors/ for Freddy’s debut and Kights’ return.  Meeting pub is Theobald’s.

 

----------------------------eNews St George’s Day 2007---------

What a fantastic effort from the lads against both Birmingham and Crystal Palace. A great session with them at their hotel before the Palace match - the youth team as Chairman Earl described them. At the kit sponsors event at Compton, Neill Collins presented us with his shirt, and told us he was off to support Matt Murray at the PFA Dinner in winning the goalkeeping slot in the PFA Championship team of the Year. Matt, of course, also won the London Wolves Player of the Season. We hope that he can be presented with the trophy during the warm up before the match against QPR on Saturday. Runner up was Michael Kightly with Seyi George Olofinjana in third. Members also voted for Gary Breen, Carl Henry, Neill Collins, Andy Keogh, Jay Bothroyd and Captain Jody Craddock. More pictures from the Kit Sponsors meeting and the Meet the Players before the Palace match will be up on the website later in the week (hopefully)
The long and the short of it.
In this issue
London Wolves Player of the Season 2007 (see above)
The run-in
Jez Moxey on the play-off semis
Merlin
England v Brasil - lottery for tickets - closes 24th April; tickets for U16 at Wembley this Saturday;
Ian Baker blogs from Argentina
Peter Broadbent book is out now in the Wolves shop

The run-in
Wolves (70pts) - QPR (H), Leicester (A) - win both and it's the play offs
Stoke (69) Colchester (H) QPR (A)
Southampton (69) Norwich (A) Southend (H)
Colchester (69) Stoke (A) Palace (H)
Owls (68) Birmingham (A) Norwich (H)
and Albion have Coventry and Barnsley to face having been beaten by Burnley tonight
the play offs first legs are Friday 11th Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May with the return matches in the following week. 6th plays 3rd and 5th plays 4th - 6th and 5th have home first legs. The Play Off Final is at New Wembley - we've been to inspect it - it's ready for us - on Monday 28th May. See the pic below

Jez Moxey on the Jack Harris issue for the play offs
Visiting teams for the playoffs are, like the Cup, entitled to 15% of the capacity, which means taking most of the Jack Harris. Jez told us he was negotiating with the other probable play off teams to cut the allocations on a reciprocal basis to allow them to take the Steve Bull lower. Only Sunderland so far have refused. Season ticket holders have also been sent forms which have to be in by Wednesday to register for tickets for the away leg, but you are advised to ask Peter Woodifield as soon as we qualify!! Jez has also asked the Football League to mount the Molineux fixture on a Sunday.

Merlin
Yes Merlin was indeed there for the match against Birmingham and later seen lurking in the South Bank


Going to Wembley

A note from the FA today -

We just wanted to let you know that The FA has extended the deadline for members of the general public to enter the England v Brazil Ticket Ballot by 24 hours, to 5.00pm tomorrow, Tuesday 24 April 2007. This doesn't affect your application which we have received (ie mine!) but if you want to make any changes to your entry and let friends/relations/colleagues know, please do so by the deadline. You have to get a FAN number and then apply here http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/04/EngBrazilWembley.htm The game, to be played on Friday 1 June 2007, will be the first Senior International to be held at the new Wembley Stadium and kicks off at 8.00pm. After registration closes tomorrow evening, the Ballot will be held and by the end of the week The FA hopes to inform everyone who has entered whether they have been successful or unsuccessful in their application for tickets. Those who are successful will be told how and when to claim and pay for their tickets.

Tickets for the match are priced at £60, £50, £40, £30 and are subject to availability.

In the meantime we also wanted to make you aware that England's Under-16s take on Spain in an International Friendly at the new Wembley Stadium, this Saturday 28 April 2007, kick-off 3.00pm.

Tickets are just £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s and are on sale now at TheFA.com http://www.thefa.com/England/U16s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/04/SpainSquadWembley.htm or by calling 0870 902 0005. Transaction fees apply.
We look forward to you seeing you soon at our new national stadium

Here are former member Ian Baker's latest Blogs
Rachael Heyhoe Flint tells us that Wolves have sent enough Wolves shirts to equip the students at Ian's new school - Gold n Black conquering South America.

Ianbaker1967 has written a new entry on Apr 05, 2007 at 15:16 from Bariloche, Argentina.You have been invited to view this entry. To view it, simply click below or point your browser to the following URL: <http://travelpod.com/z/ianbaker1967/bariloche2007/1175804160>

If you are having troubles with the link above, please try this link: <http://www.travelpod.com/members/ianbaker1967>

Ianbaker1967 has written a new entry on Apr 05, 2007 at 11:48 from Lanin National Park, Argentina. You have been invited to view this entry. To view it, simply click below or point your browser to the following URL: <http://travelpod.com/z/ianbaker1967/bariloche2007/1170697680>

If you are having troubles with the link above, please try this link: <http://www.travelpod.com/members/ianbaker1967>

Peter Broadbent

This looks like a really good book - even Bob V's bought one. You can get it in the shop or here

Thomas Publications have, for sale, a small quantity of the new tribute book to one of Wolves’ true heroes.

‘Peter Broadbent: A Biography’ is written by long-time former Express & Star sports editor Steve Gordos and is available from us at £12.99 plus an extra £2 for p and p (UK only). Overseas-based fans should enquire to us by e-mail for postage rates.

The book, produced by Breedon Books, contains more than 220 pages and 40 pictures and highlights Peter’s journey from the Kent coalfields to Molineux as a teenager and on to League Championship and FA Cup glories, with England recognition along the way.

If you are interested, please let us know by e-mail and then send your payment (cheques only, please) for £14.99 to us at Thomas Publications, PO Box 17, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7WT. Books will be despatched within a few days

Nice guy


and a message from Michael Kightly - All the best to LONDON WOLVES

See you at Wembley
Peter
webmaster@londonwolves.com

 

-----------------------------Iggy’s dinner-----------------------

 Ian thanked all 150 for participating in his dinner to raise funds for his  cancer treatment.  These were boosted by Mick McCarthy dropping in with a donation from himself and the first team.   Guest of honour Gordon Banks OBE gave  a terrific speech. Fundraising organiser Simon Dunkley  says he hopes to have reached £25,000 by the end of the month - there's another fundraising dinner on 22nd Feb - out of the £35,000 needed for the full year. They hope that the treatment will prove effective but won't know until after the second in a series of 3 monthly scans.

Attending the dinner last night
players: Gordon Banks OBE, Derek Dougan, Neil Edwards, "Lofty" Phil Parkes, Gerry Taylor, John McAlle, Garry Nicholls, Mel Eves, David Wagstaffe, Frank Munro, Geoff Palmer
Mick McCarthy, Wolves Manager, also stopped by and brought a cheque for the fund from himself and the first team players for £1,000. London Wolves travelling fans also gave £291 from scratchcard sales.





Simon also thanked Frank Munro for selling a table, ex Wolves Director Doug Hope and Chris Mossey as well as London Wolves for their support

Amongst other stories Gordon told of his save against the greatest player ever, and Sir Alf stopping George Cohen swapping shirts with the Argentinians.
The auctions included a Ronaldinho signed shirt (£700) , a Real Madrid signed shirt (£350), a picture of Bobby Moore and Pele embracing - signed by Pele (£275) one signed by Pele and Gordon Banks (£425) a shirt signed by 10 of the 66 team a John Charles shirt and that picture of Gazza and Vinny Jones signed by Gazza (£150) and Wayne Rooney went for only £200

great evening at the Connaught with about 150 attending organised by Simon and XPro

-----------------------------13 February 07---------------------------

Hi everyone

 

Well, the best performance of the season at Deepdale where pacemakers Preston were outclassed, especially by our strikers! First of all, though, a big thank you to Mick McCarthy and Derek Dougan for the support to Iggy Cartwright’s fundraising.  We have pictures from the event where Gordon Banks OBE was the guest of honour and more will be on the website. Secondly, here’s a message from Ian to London Wolves….

 

----- Message from "iggy.cartwright"  on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:46:06 -0000 -----

To: <londonwolves.66@btinternet.com>

Hello everyone at London Wolves.  Just want to say a big 'Thankyou' to you all for all the support you have given me and my family.  If there are better supporters of a football club in the country, I would like to know where they are.  You travelled up from London, and gave me huge support on the night.  I was overwhelmed by everyones help and best wishes.  It made me very proud, and I am glad that everybody had a great evening.  Thanks again for all your help, and I look forward to seeing you all in the near future.  P.S. What a great result yesterday  !!!

Many Thanks, and my very best wishes to you all.

Ian Cartwright

In this issue:

  • Mick McCarthy
  • An evening with Gordon Banks OBE
  • Win a History of Wolves DVD competition
  • Neil Edwards
  • Sporting Star Saturday 10th February
  • Championship Team of the Week – Matt & Seyi
  • Meet the Players 2007
  • Want to stay in touch with Wolverhampton & the Wolves?
  • 60’s member Ian Baker is still travelling.  
  • Matchday Mag
  • Fan Chants

 

 

 

Mick McCarthy

Stefan had told Mick we were coming up for Iggy’s dinner and Mick called in to the Connaught to say hello, but, most importantly to deliver a cheque for £1,000 from himself and the first team players.  What a great gesture which Stef was able to announce at the dinner.  One ex player bumped in to Mick and came in saying “wasn’t that the Wolves Manager”.   Mick stayed for a pint and a chat and we were all impressed by his frankness and the way he’s going about things.  

An evening with Gordon Banks OBE in aid of the Iggy Cartwright fund

Section removed - see above

Details of how you can donate are also on this page. here

 

Win a History of Wolves DVD competition

Thanks to everyone who entered and supported Iggy’s fundraising.  The winners were Steven Rock from Telford who wrote to Ian

“As a kid I got your autograph during a training session we came to see in the early 80s. I won a competition through the Shropshire Star to meet some players and tour Molineux, etc. Was one of my great childhood memories. Good luck with the fundraising - such a worthy cause.”

And the ubiquitous Robert Goddard (honestly! He was drawn by Ian on the night).  Robert had already received a copy as a Christmas present so generously donated the DVD to Iggy’s fundraising and raised another £30.  The winners also received a certificate signed by Iggy, Gordon Banks, the Doog and all the other players.

We’d like to thank the support given by the Wolves  fans forums at The Wolf, Gavin’s Wolves site, and Molineux Mix who are at

http://www.the-wolf.co.uk/

http://www.wolvesfansite.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 and

http://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=2

 

Neil Edwards

Loitering in the bar before the dinner Neil, who was one of Iggy’s contemporaries,  joined us for a pint.  He was instantly recognised by Peter W but he had to ask his name!  Looking well and fit, Neil has promised to keep in touch. Pic will be on the website.

 

Sporting Star Saturday 10th February

Thanks to Mark Douglas the E&S Wolves reporter for including mention of Iggy’s dinner in the SS while the lads were dominating Preston away.  Apart from his subeditor moving the Connaught from Wolverhampton to London it was a good ad for Iggy.

 

 

 

John Lalley also wrote about the new strikers, the new Andy and Steve – Andy Keogh and Stephen Ward, comparing the instant hit that the Doog had with the fans (March 67 Dougan 3, Knowles 1, Hull 0)

 

Championship Team of the Week – Matt & Seyi

http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/staticFiles/52/ea/0,,10794~59986,00.pdf

 

Meet the Players 2007

Stef is hoping that this will take place in a well known AGM venue in Streatham after the match against Palace 14th April.  It will be some time before this can be confirmed, though, since, if we’re in a dogfight for a top 6 place though, Mick may want to take the players straight home but please make a note in your diary.

 

Want to stay in touch with Wolverhampton & the Wolves?

The Express & Star has gone on-line again with a much enhanced facility.  It’s more expensive at £1.50 a pop if you buy individual copies of the E&S or Sporting Star.  If you subscribe though it gets much better value...£15 for the season’s package of Sporting Stars and £10 per month (I think) for the E&S.   To save pages you’ll need to print or have a pdf generator to “print” to.  You can also subscribe to the print edition of course through normal subscriptions.  You have to set up a login id and payment system from here http://es.inewspaper.co.uk/starviewerES/starviewes/index.asp

 

60’s member Ian Baker is still travelling.  

Ianbaker1967 has written a new entry on Feb 06, 2007 at 05:36 from Tranquillo, Chile.  You have been invited to view this entry. To view it, simply click below or point your browser to the following URL: 
http://travelpod.com/z?u=ianbaker1967&t=bariloche2007&e=1170761760&p=tpod

 

Matchday Mag

Roy Eagles appeared with his family in the magazine for the home match against Southend while Stan Armett’s question to Moxey about the Cardiff fans ban also appeared.

 

Fan Chants

We got this from Michael Dennis.  Anyone who recorded the hour after the cup match loss to Watford last season could set him up well!  There are some here which he has http://wolves.soccer24-7.com/chants.html Not sure whether he’s got “Sold Out – to the Albion – sold out” before attacking Jez Moxey, which seems to be the South Bank’s opening shots unless Mick has changed their minds.

Good afternoon,

My name is Michael Dennis and I run www.fanchants.com – a site dedicated to building ultimate collection of football chants and songs for all the major teams in Britain. We have recorded over 400 football chants for 18 top clubs in England.

The reason for my contact is to selfishly ask for your help in building the number of Wolves chants we have listed. You can see what we have here: http://www.fanchants.com/team/39/
 
I think it would be great to have all the anthems, funnies and classics in one place, after all the Brits are the best sports supporters in the world and we should be recognised. If you know any good Wolves chants and you, or a fellow supporter, fancy building up the Wolves collection (we only need the lyrics and a short description, until we get the real thing recorded), then you can easily enter the chants here http://www.fanchants.com/addchants.php

I could only find your email address, but if you have a website just let me know and I will list your website under our “Other Useful Wolves websites”. Please send your web address and a short description of the site and services you provide.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
  

All the best,

Michael Dennis
07843696813

========================================
Website: http://www.fanchants.com
Archive of recorded terrace chants downloadable to computer
and mobile.

Blog: http://fanchants.blogspot.com/
All the latest funnies straight from the terraces.

 

Up the Wolves!!

 

and please support A Load of Bull by buying or subscribing  http://www.aloadofbull.co.uk/

-----------------------------12 Jan 07---------------------------

A prosperous 2007 to everyone.

The DOOG – SPORTSMANS DINNER THURSDAY FEB 8TH at the CONNAUGHT

I promised I’d let you know as soon as soon as we heard about the Sportsman’s Dinner which the Doog is arranging for Ian Cartwright’s fund. Well it’s on Thursday February 8th 2007 at 19:30 at the Connaught Hotel Wolverhampton. Tickets will be £50 each and Mr Earl for London Wolves has already booked a table so please let Peter W or Stoo know if you want to attend. The Doog will of course be there with many of his friends including Terry Conroy MC at Stoke and a comedian. Of course Ian is the guest of honour, but Derek has a fantastic star speaker – the World Cup winning England goalkeeper who made the best save – ever – see it at http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Field/3163/save.html                                                           - yes it’s the great Gordon Banks OBE.

You can’t miss this event. The Doog will also be auctioning one of his Northern Ireland Caps, there will be England and George Best memorabilia too. If you want to book independently you can book via Simon Dunkley, 18 Aldershaws, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1SQ mobile 0783 121 0899  email simon.dunckley@dixonscountrywide.co.uk

Derek also supports XPro is the charitable organisation set up by the Doog to support the ex-players of previous years who don’t drive baby Bentleys. Visit them at www.xpro.org

Don’t forget your easy entry to win the Wolves History DVD – see below – on the website or tell Dave Slape the answer . The remainder of this eNews carries reminders you have already seen but I’d just like to congratulate ex-Wolves trainee Jermaine Easter for the equaliser for Wycombe Wanderers against Chelski in the fizzy cup this week. And Keano for scoring against the Baggies tonight (OK – it was Luton’s Keith Keane)

· Win a History of Wolves DVD to support Ian “Iggy” Cartright’s Treatment

Phil Bant – Double Marathon

· Punjabi Wolves Charity Dinner & Dance in aid of Bully’s Promise Dreams Charity

· 1877 Dinner with Jimmy Greaves

· Phil Bant – Double Marathon

Ian Cartwright

Unfortunately, Ian’s appeal has been turned down by Dudley, and it was essential that his treatment started straightaway. Everything has to be paid for privately. For example a scan – needed every few weeks, - costs £500 a time and the drugs are very expensive. Stef met Ian at the Tividale Wolves and Baggies AllStars event and was impressed by the way he’s bearing up with all these problems. The Doog and Simon both say that you should know that the support he’s received over these past weeks has given him a real boost.

Win a History of Wolves DVD to support Ian “Iggy” Cartright’s Treatment

Thanks to ILC Sports again we’re running another competition to win a copy of the Wolves History DVD. I know some of you have bought a copy as your Christmas present but here’s a chance to win another copy for other Wolves fans in the family, or to convert a Baggie. Those of you who have been allowed to watch it will all agree it’s the best Wolves DVD produced so far. As usual we are running one prize for London Wolves and another for non-members. This time, though, you won’t need to consult Mr Slape to get the answer. Just one simple question – “Steve Bull is Wolves’ highest ever scorer, but which Wolves legend’s record did he break?” All we ask is that you make or have made a donation to Ian Cartwright’s treatment fundraising through Dave Slape in his collections on the train or in the City Bar or direct to Simon Dunkley. The winners’ names will be drawn by Ian, and he’ll autograph the DVD. Details of how to donate to Ian’s fund are further down this eNews.

There’s a link to the competition on the front page of the website and here….. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/dvd_comp.html

February 23rd Dinner in aid of Iggy

Other friends of Ian led by Adrian are arranging a dinner in the Wolverhampton area for the evening before the Leeds match. Details will be on the website soon. Table sales are going well at around £50 per head. Call Simon Dunkley to book (number and email further down this eNews).

Phil Bant – Double Marathon

Phil’s been busy completing the Dublin marathon, complete with black tonic afterwards, but he’s now entered the New York Marathon as well. So, for the London Marathon he’s going to support the fundraising for Ian and he’ll dedicate the fundraising for NY to the Dreams Come True charity which provides once-in-a-lifetime trips for seriously ill children. Details of how to donate will be given soon.

By the way, just because there are all these activities to support Ian Cartwright’s fundraising, they desperately need every penny, so please help in any way you can. Donations can be made via Dave Slape or by payment to Lloyds Bank Account 00263507 sort code 30 98 44 Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust or cheque to Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust c/o Simon Dunkley, 18 Aldershaws, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1SQ

After the WBA match Simon Dunkley wrote  THE DAY WENT REALLY WELL WITH NEAR ON 2000 IN ATTENDANCE.   WE WERE A LITTLE DIAPPOINTED WITH THE MONIES RAISED ON THE DAY HOWEVER WITH PFA DONATIONS INCLUDED IT SHOULD SWELL THE COFFERS TO OVER £14000,WITH A SPORTMANS DINNER AND AUCTION YET TO COME.  THE MATCH ENDED  7-2 TO WBA WITH BOB TAYLOR 4,CYRILLE REGIS 2,& RICHARD SNEEKES SCORING THE GOALS.  PHIL ROBINSON & JON PURDIE REPLYING FOR WOLVES WHO INCLUDED DALE RUDGE,ROBBIE DENNISON,GEOFF THOMAS,NEIL EDWARDS,MICK HOLMES,KEITH DOWNING STUART WATKISS AND DON GOODMAN. A GREAT DAY WAS HAD BY ALL AND THE "DOOG" DID PRESENTATIONS BOTH PRE & POST MATCH. Stef and others attended the match
 

Punjabi Wolves Charity Dinner & Dance in aid of Promise Dreams Feb 17th in Dudley

Details are on the website but if you have any questions please contact Dev Purewal at “<Dev.Purewal@wolvesparliament.co.uk>

or on 07815 819 443 Bully and Thommo have already said they’ll be there – more details at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#punjab

1877 Dinner with Jimmy Greaves Thursday 22nd February 2007

Wolves have announced the legendary goal scorer will be the star speaker at the next 1977 dinner. Prices range from £55 to £75. To book your place, call 0870 442 0123 (Option 4) or email stevethomas@wolves.co.uk

Enjoy the trip to Stoke if you’re going. Me, I was going to listen on the internet but I complained about the awful service that Wolves and Premium TV have provided this season – with Australians getting up in the middle of the night and no commentary coming on – in spite of Wolves advertising “listen to every game live”. So they didn’t read my complaint properly, issued a refund and cut me off. Great! Well it means I can go and watch for the next Michael Kightly at mighty Farnborough Town (yes he played there) in the FA Trophy!

 

------------------------------24 Dec 06----------------------------

Merry Christmas everyone!   And a happy New Year!

And a special thanks and best wishes to the linesman, sorry ref’s assistant, who didn’t see that our two players were three yards offside at the free kick – even I could see it - which led to Karl Henry’s great first goal for the Wolves and for flagging against Dion Dublin.   And to Captain Craddock of course…. as the new song goes “….now you’re alright”

A few items to digest along with the Turkey:

  • Win a History of Wolves DVD to support Ian “Iggy” Cartright’s Treatment
  • “Half way through the season” newsletter on the way – Peter Knowles exclusive
  • Punjabi Wolves Charity Dinner & Dance in aid of Bully’s Promise Dreams Charity
  • Sportsmans Dinner in aid of Iggy
  •      And loads of other events
  • 1877 Dinner with Jimmy Greaves
  • Phil Bant – Double Marathon
  • Great video – at the end of this mail.

Ian Cartwright

Unfortunately, Ian’s appeal has been turned down by Dudley and it was essential that his treatment started straightaway.  Everything has to be paid for privately.  For example a scan – needed every few weeks, - costs £500 a time and the drugs are very expensive.  Stef met Ian at the Tividale Wolves and Baggies AllStars event and was impressed by the way he’s bearing up with all these problems.

Win a History of Wolves DVD to support Ian “Iggy” Cartright’s Treatment

Thanks to ILC Sports again we’re running another competition to win a copy of the Wolves History DVD.  I know some of you have bought a copy as your Christmas present but here’s a chance to win another copy for other Wolves fans in the family, or to convert a Baggie.   Those of you who have been allowed to watch it will all agree it’s the best Wolves DVD produced so far.   As usual we are running one prize for London Wolves and another for non-members.  This time, though, you won’t need to consult Mr Slape to get the answer.  Just one simple question – “Steve Bull is Wolves’ highest ever scorer, but which Wolves legend’s record did he break?”   All we ask is that you make or have made a donation to Ian Cartwright’s treatment fundraising through Dave Slape in his collections on the train or in the City Bar or direct to Simon Dunkley.  The winners’ names will be drawn by Ian, and he’ll autograph the DVD.  Details of how to donate to Ian’s fund are further down this eNews.

There’s a link to the competition on the front page of the website and here….. http://www.londonwolves.com/html/dvd_comp.html

Half way through the season newsletter out now

Editor-in-chief Stef Leonard has pulled out all the stops for the half season newsletter, going out on the streets and conducting interviews himself.  Only this was a very special one – before the Leicester City home match Stef met up with Wolves legend Peter “Knocker” Knowles, one of the most talented players ever to grace the Molineux turf.   And you can read the exclusive interview in this edition.   Stef also went to the AllStars match in aid of Ian Cartwright and writes about that too.   The copy is still warm from the printers so those of you on the train may already have read it, others should get it in the post next week, or you can read it in the members’ section of the website later next week.   (Don’t forget, you need a password to access that, so if you’ve forgotten yours, drop me a note.)  Together with match reports and pix from Stoo, Stef and Steve, it’s one not to miss.  If you didn’t tell Dave Slape that you wanted a printed copy, you won’t be sent one, and the only way to view it is on the website. 

Punjabi Wolves Charity Dinner & Dance in aid of Promise Dreams Feb 17th in Dudley

Details are on the website but if you have any questions please contact Dev Purewal at “<Dev.Purewal@wolvesparliament.co.uk>

or on 07815 819 443 Bully and Thommo have already said they’ll be there – more details at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#punjab

Sportsmans Dinner in aid of Iggy

The Doog is running a sportsmans dinner on Thursday  February 8th   2007 at the Connaught, to further support Ian’s fund.  We’ll send details as soon as they are confirmed.

February 23rd Dinner in aid of Iggy

Other friends of Ian led by Adrian are arranging a dinner in the Wolverhampton area for the evening before the Leeds match.  Details will be on the website soon.  Table sales are going well at around £50 per head.

And loads of other events

Simon Dunkley made an appearance on Survivors recently and is setting up a John O’Groats to Lands End (or maybe the other way round!) charity cycle ride to raise more funds while Phil Bant will be running the London Marathon for Ian.

There’s also a half marathon coming up soon (Phil you might have to do that too!!)

Simon’s workplace colleagues have also held a charity walk.

1877 Dinner with Jimmy Greaves Thursday 22nd February 2007

Wolves have announced the legendary goal scorer will be the star speaker at the next 1977 dinner.  Prices range from £55 to £75.   To book your place, call 0870 442 0123 (Option 4) or email stevethomas@wolves.co.uk

Phil Bant – Double Marathon

Phil’s been busy completing the Dublin marathon, complete with black tonic afterwards, but he’s now entered the New York Marathon as well.   So, for the London Marathon he’s going to support the fundraising for Ian and he’ll dedicate the fundraising for NY to the Dreams Come True charity which provides once-in-a-lifetime trips for seriously ill children.  Details of how to donate will be given soon.

By the way, just because there are all these activities to support Ian Cartwright’s fundraising, they desperately need every penny, so please help in any way you can.  Donations can be made via Dave Slape or by payment to Lloyds Bank Account 00263507 sort code 30 98 44 Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust
or cheque to Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust c/o Simon Dunkley, 18 Aldershaws, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1SQ

 

------------------------------23 Nov 06----------------------------

Well, since the Christmas decorations went up in my local today I suppose it’s time for a pre-Christmas issue!  We’ve received a few offers from companies selling Wolves merchandise so here they are.    If you’re really ambitious though, you could put Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on your Christmas list – just £20million!  We also heard from the Doog, who’s trying to help Ian Cartwright who played for the Wolves in the 80s.

In this issue

Sir Jack calls in to Radio WM about selling Wolves
The Doog – an update
Ian “Iggy” Cartwright – fundraising match and dinner
History of Wolves DVD – out this week – WWLSC Discount and we’ll be running another competition in December
Bully – Now & Then DVD – out next week and Bully’s Christmas Ball Thursday 14th December
Wolves Books Match of My Life and Wolves Legends and Wolves 2007 annual
New London Wolves on line forum.
WWLSC Newsletter
Want to be in a film? Back in Business Film Competition
And the last word – from Captain Craddock with his two spectacular goals against Southend and the Blues.

SJH

First on your Christmas list should be a loan of just £20 million pounds so you can buy the Wolves!   While some of you were still rejoicing at Jody’s 89th minute equaliser at St Andrews, Radio WM commentator Paul “Franksy” Franks  had been saying the Haywards had lost interest in Wolves, it was time for them to move on and it was also time for them to clarify what the £40m purchase price would buy.   Meanwhile, at home in the Bahamas, SJH had been listening and got wound up enough to call the post match phone in to set the record straight!   He’d been up since dawn listening to the commentary and hadn’t lost interest but said if a buyer came in he’d be prepared to sell.  All the money would go into the club, not to him.  And probably £40 million was unrealistic now, perhaps £20 million.   He hoped it would be people who cared about Wolves though.  He also admitted a dalliance with the people who were trying to buy West Ham – presumably Joorabchian’s consortium – since the Club said it wasn’t the Icelandic group, but "fortunately" that had come to nothing.  If Milan Mandaric were to contact him he would be happy to speak.   It would also seem a better deal since the money would go into the club rather than to shareholders as would happen if he took over Leicester.

He certainly hoped that Matt Murray would stay, saying he was a really nice man with a lovely family, and the Club had looked after him very well during his periods of injury.

Money is available for Mick in January - but you'd have to ask Jez Moxey how much.  Money had been made available to him already but he had done a really great job on loans.   He reminded WM that Mick had been appointed by him and Jez Moxey

And Franksy?  Well obviously pleased that his comments had finally provoked a reaction, but clearly a bit embarrassed by the call, asking the next caller whether he’d told Sir Jack he should go. “Yes, Fransky, you did”.  Well done Franksy though – after announcements that the Club was up for sale, then straight denials that it ever was, at least we heard from the horse’s mouth for a change.

So. if all the Season Ticket holders got together with £1500 each we could own the club!

Then, of course, there are a raft of less expensive shopping opportunities so that you can spend Christmas Day still with the Wolves since there’s no match between the 23rd and the 26th!   We’ve information on some of the best in the rest of this eNews.

“The Doog”

You’ll all be pleased to hear that Derek is up and about again.  For all of us who missed him at our 40th Dinner in July, you’ll be delighted to hear that his broken foot/ankle is healing well and he’s lost none of his fire.   He said again how sorry he was to have missed it.   Part of the problem was a break which happened when he was playing for Portsmouth!   The Doog is looking forward to March 16th next year – his own 40th anniversary of joining the Wolves.  But, as well as XPRO, www.xpro.org , he is very busy trying to help with fundraising for ex-Wolf Iggy Cartwright……

Ian “Iggy” Cartwright WWFC 1980-6

Ian has been diagnosed with cancer but the local NHS trust is not paying for the treatment he needs so a series of fundraising events including a dinner will be held in December to fund his treatment.   The Doog is strongly promoting this event and we’ll get details to you just as soon as they’re available.   Ian’s supporters have arranged a match against ex Baggies for December 3rd at Tividale.  More info about latest Iggy events here

Ian is only 42, being born in 1964.  He joined Wolves when he left school, turning pro in 1982.   Over the next 4 years he made 61 appearances, scoring two goals,  Here is an article

Former Wolves player Ian ‘iggy’ Cartwright is fighting Cancer.  Ian signed for Wolves as a teenager and played between 1982 & 1986 making over 70 1st team appearances.  Ian was signed as apprentice to former manager John Barnwell.
Ian had also previously been schoolboy at West Bromwich Albion before being offered terms by Wolves. 
Ian represented Wolves through a difficult period for the club, making his debut on his 18th birthday in November 1982 against Crystal Palace.  Ian scored on his home debut vs Middlesborough a week later in a 4-0 home win.

Ian also played under the wings of the likes of Tommy Docherty, Graham Hawkins,John Barnwell,Ian Greaves& Bill Mcgarry.His coaches have included Jim Barron,Brian Little & Sammy Chapman. He played in the 1982 team that won promotion to the old first division that year. His former team mates of that era included some Wolves greats namely John Richards, Kenny Hibbitt, Andy Gray, John Richards Geoff Palmer, Wayne Clarke and Mel Eves.

The following season Ian was in the team that beat the great Liverpool side of that period 1-0 at Anfield with Steve Mardenborough scoring his famous winning goal.   Ian who originates from Netherton and attended Hillcrest community college, has represented Dudley and Brierley Hill School boys, West Midlands county teams and had England school boy trials.   Ian’s two boys Matthew [12] & Danny[8 ]are both massive football fans and both play for Kewford Eagles, with young Danny showing tremendous early promise.

His Career was blighted with injuries, England under 21 call up prevented as a result of one. Eventually a serious ankle injury retired him from the professional game in 1986 aged 22.  

Ian joined the prison force only to suffer a serious head injury, which forced him to retire.   Having previously been diagnosed with the Cancer in May 2005, Ian fought the illness to recover, until recently. Ian will fight the illness again with the support of Friends and Family.   
Due to the type of Cancer his medical team have confirmed that it is possible to treat, however the medical cost of providing the treatment runs into thousands.  Whilst Dudley Health Primary Care Trust deliberate on whether to spend the money on life saving treatment, friends and former players have set up a number of fund raising events in the aim to raise the £20,000 needed.

An old boys Wolves Vs West Bromwich Albion match has been organised with the likes of Tim Flowers and Cyrille Regis taking part.

The Match will be staged at the Tividale football club,The Beeches on Sunday 3rd December 4.00pm kick off.
Charges Adults £3.00. Concessions £1.00, Programmes £1.00  Further details can be found on website www.clubwebsite.co.uk/tividalefootballclub

Any kind donations can be made to:
either Lloyds Bank Account 00263507 sort code 30 98 44  Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust
or
cheque to Ian Cartwright Fight Against Cancer Trust  c/o Simon Dunkley, 18 Aldershaws, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands  B90 1SQ
Other details please contact:Tividale FC on 01384 211743 Or SIMON DUNKLEY 07831 210899

History of Wolves DVD Released tomorrow

If you pre-ordered the DVD, copies are being shipped to Molineux now to be sent out, so they won’t be long coming to you.

The DVD is available from the Wolves shops, Wolves on-line, ILC Sports (quote the London Wolves order code for a 10% discount – it is promotion code 6123) and also Thomas Publications at "Thomas Publications" thomaspublications@blueyonder.co.uk (see books further down the email.)

As with earlier ILCSport DVDs we will run a Christmas Competition shared with some of the Wolves fan forums to win copies of the DVD.

ILC now also have some great new titles- the defeat of Newcastle at Molineux in the FA Cup in 2003, v Gillingham in March 2003,  1999 matches against Man City and Birmingham, Wolves 3 WBA 1, Young Guns, featuring some of our best young players, and several more – here. .. http://www.ilcsport.com/pages/wolves.htm

Now & Then – Bully’s DVD released next week

This year, as you know, is the 20th anniversary of Bully’s signing from WBA.  He has been working all year on a fantastic souvenir DVD. “Steve Bull - Now and Then” is a fascinating insight into Bully as he is now - business man, family man and newly appointed Honorary Vice President of the club he has loyally served for two decades - and his thoughts on how he was then - as a player for one of English football’s most famous clubs.  Mixing archive footage of some of Steve’s best goals with the definitive Bully interview, this essential release for football fans everywhere provides a glimpse of a footballer’s life after the final whistle has blown.

The cameras have been following Bully around from the press launch of his anniversary year to the anniversary match itself, a pre-season game between Wolves and local rivals Aston Villa.  Footage of Bully at work and with family and friends culminates with exclusive footage of his last 10 minutes as a footballer on the hallowed turf of Molineux and Steve’s take on the injury that forced him off the pitch and will mean he will not play football again.   (WWLSC match report and pictures of Bully are here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/preseason.html#bully ).  The DVD documents Steve’s working life with his own events company and as an ambassador for Wolves, his tireless work as Patron for Wolverhampton based children’s charity Promise Dreams, his leisure time with family and friends.   For more about Bully’s DVD and where to see Steve to get a signed copy look at  http://www.andybillingham.com/stevebull/appearances.htm . He is scheduled to be in the Club shop (at the ground) Tuesday night (29th) before the Palace match from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

The final event of Steve’s 20th anniversary year is a giant Christmas Ball at the Civic Hall on Thursday 14th December at £55 per ticket  – booking details are here http://www.andybillingham.com/stevebull/archive/news_stories/2006-Oct-12.htm

Three Books with free P&P also available at "Thomas Publications" <thomaspublications@blueyonder.co.uk>  email them for more details

Match of my Life is a series of interviews by author Simon Lowe with Wolves greats about their Molineux careers, concentrating in part on their favourite all-time game. The £16.99 hard-back is published by Know The Score Books and features Bert Williams, Sammy Smyth, Roy Swinbourne, Bill Slater, Malcolm Finlayson, Ron Flowers, Eddie Stuart, Norman Deeley, John Richards, Mike Bailey, Derek Parkin and Steve Bull.  (Details of this are on the web site)

The Legends of Wolverhampton Wanderers is another £16.99 hard-back, compiled by Tony Matthews and published by Breedon Books. The author has chosen his 100 all-time Molineux greats and presents a page of text on each, opposite that individual’s photograph. Along with a star-studded selection of players, former managers Graham Turner, Stan Cullis and Major Frank Buckley are featured, as is long-time club owner Sir Jack Hayward.

 

Wolves Official 2007 Annual is aimed at the younger audience and is published by Grange Communications Ltd in full colour, with features on Mark Davies, Steve Bull, the managers who have served both at Molineux and with international sides, the club’s highly successful Academy and their celebrity fans, the impact by Wolves players on various World Cups and an insight into the cosmopolitan nature of the present-day squad. This hard-back costs £6.99.

 

London Wolves on-line forum

Do you miss your mates when you are at work?  Do you want to make sure everyone hears your opinion?  Or chat on line with other members?   Well you can now at our very own forum hosted on the excellent The-Wolf.     S.E. London WWLSC Member SELWolf was the first on to it here http://www.the-wolf.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=61  The first time you try to post a message you’ll be asked to register on the forum (and you can then post messages on the other The-Wolf forums as well) which is very simple.   You also get a lot of the Wolves gossip as well as the thoughts of Wolves fans from all around the world – especially Moscow, Australia, France, and the US – as well as South East London!

Newsletter

For anyone who has asked for hardcopy Newsletters, one will be published to be with you before Christmas.   Softcopy will be available on the website in the members’ section (there will be a link on the home page of the site).

“Back in Business” 

Nothing to do with Wolves, but I wanted to tell you about this new British comedy Film subtitled “one small step for man – backwards” starring Martin Kemp, Chris Barrie, Stefan Booth and Joanna Taylor with Dennis Waterman and Brian Blessed which comes out on February 9th.  They’re running a promotional competition with prizes of working on a feature film, appearing in a multi-million pound movies, or see a film go through from script to screen.  You have to answer the question “Which actor starred in Pirates of the Caribbean A) Johnny Depp B) Tony Blair or C) David Beckham and text STAR  space then a, b or c to 82070 or call 0907 00 50 007 a (premium rate) call in number.  Texts cost £1.50 as do calls from BT landlinces.  Other operators may be more expensive.  Full details at www.uktopprize.co.uk/prize

Jody

That’s it for now, up the Wolves, let’s see off Sunderland Friday evening, and may I be one of the first to wish you a Happy Christmas, nine points, Newcastle at home in the FA Cup,  a great run in to May, a successful “Meet the Players” – probably in April hopefully around the Palace match, and a prosperous new year.  But let’s hope that Jody doesn’t end  up as top scorer.   Here he is against Southend and Birmingham. go to November match reports

 

------------------------------28 Sep 06----------------------------

Hi everyone,
This month’s news –

The Official History of Wolves DVD special offer – get your name on the DVD.
Exclusive Doog print for sale
Shirt sponsorship - JJ
Regular items
Committee/member updates

The Official History of Wolves DVD special offer.

Some of you will have seen this advert on the big screens at Molineux. It’s oozing with videos and interviews with Wolves legends. Some of them are pictured here. But it’s worth the price just for a certain Northern Irishman’s hat trick on debut against Hull City 25th March 1967! Well, ILC Sports who are producing the DVD have a very special offer for London Wolves fans. In the credits for the DVD they will obviously be mentioning their sponsors, but they are also offering us in London Wolves a special place in the “Hall of Fans”. If you’d like your name there it will cost £75 (normally £500 for a commercial slot so it’s a bargain) and you get a copy of the DVD first (included in the price). At the moment ILC would like to see how many are interested – but will follow up very quickly since they are in final production for release in 30 days. Please let me know if you are interested in this offer and please reply by return

Amongst the stars appearing are Bert Williams, Jimmy Dunn, Roy Swinbourne, Ron Flowers, Eddie Stuart, Bill Slater, Malcolm Finlayson, Bobby Thomson, Dave Wagstaffe, John Holsgrove, Mike Bailey, John Richards, Andy Gray, Keith Downing, Peter Knowles and present-day keeper Matt Murray. ALOB’s Charles Ross is taking part.

I also hope to be able to run another competition for this DVD when it’s released and ILC will also be continuing their special prices for London Wolves members. More details of the offer and more pictures from filming are in our Wolves section http://www.londonwolves.com/html/history_dvd.html

Did you see the Derek Dougan print? This is absolutely exclusive to London Wolves and Stuart is offering copies at £30 unframed or £50 framed.

Please contact Stuart directly on londonwolves.66@btinternet.com.

Kit Sponsor - JJ

With Lee Naylor moving to Celtic we had to support a different player’s kit and we are now sponsoring magical Jemal Johnson’s away kit. He and Jay Bothroyd have made outstanding starts to their Wolves careers and we are delighted to be able to support JJ.

(Jemal is pictured by WoW at Burnley)

Talking of Celtic, Lee seems to be keeping his place and putting in great crosses, while it’s pleasing that Kenny’s broken his duck – scoring penalties for Scotland (just) and against Rangers - then his first goal in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Everton’s number 16 seems to be coping as well as we knew he would with the Premiership. Good luck to only our second three times winner of WWLSC Player of the Season (Joleon Lescott) (Bully of course was the other).

Regulars

And our regular features continue with Garry keeping an eye on all that happens around Molineux in Garry’s News at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/garry_s_news.html

While Peter’s travel page is always up to date as Virgin and the other companies change schedules (and stations!)

http://www.londonwolves.com/html/travel.html

Match reports and pictures from the Molineux are here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/september.html including Leon’s goal against Stoke at Molineux in “slo mo”. Nice to get a goal at each end for a change.

Committee

At the last Committee meeting Barry Baker’s re-application was accepted. We also welcomed Steve on to the Committee as John and Phil, to whom many thanks for all they’ve put in, have stepped down. Phil’s excellent 40th Anniversary special magazine and the 40th Anniversary Dinner Newsletter special edition are on line in the members’ section under LW Newsletters. If you’ve mislaid your id or password, just drop me a line.

Here’s a to blip in DJ’s progress at Cardiff on Saturday…….

Up the WOLVES!

------------------------------July 06----------------------------

Note photos have been removed - please see the 40th page here

Hi everyone,

This has news about the 40th, the AGM, and some of the questions for you which Dave will be asking very soon (what sort of newsletter do you want, would you like a WWLSC fantasy league..)

 

 

For those of you who didn’t make it to Charlton you missed a superb evening in the presence of great Wolves players who are also really nice people. Special thanks go to Terry Wharton who persuaded most of them to come. The Players: Hughie McIlmoyle, Ernie Hunt, John Holsgrove, “Waggy” Dave Wagstaffe, Gerry Taylor, Frank Munro (seated) Graham Hawkins, Terry Wharton, Fred Davies, Bobby Thomson, and Mike Bailey, This eNews is taken from the website where there are many more pictures, including messages from Mick McCarthy and SJH as well as John Richards’ speech http://www.londonwolves.com/html/40th.html#LW40 as well as an update from the AGM http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#AGM06

The timing on Saturday was slightly awry, since new manager Mick McCarthy was flying back that evening, otherwise we may have had the chance to share a pint, but he did send his best wishes through and said how delighted he was to be managing Wolves. Our best wishes go to Honorary Life President Derek Dougan, who has broken bones in his foot, but still tried to get down to London.

Mick has already started getting players in - Gui Finkler (there’s a link to his cracking free kick in Garry’s News on the site), Gary Breen and Jay Bothroyd (no we didn’t kidnap him from Charlton on Saturday!). So it’ll be a different team we see – starting with the trip to Molineux to Honorary Member Steve Bull’s testimonial on Saturday – with Bully wearing the number 9. Congratulations, too, to Steve on being made an Honarary Vice President of Wolves.

Dave will be sending copies of Phil’s outstanding 40th Anniversary newsletter to members who did not attend in the next mailing within 2-3 weeks. You’ll see it in the pictures of the tables at The Valley. Diners were also given a reproduction of the Plymouth programme. You will also be asked about what you want to see in the future on the newsletter front. Beware, not replying, will make the choice “electronic only”. We have also the opportunity to run a fantasy football league of our own. 50% of the money raised will go to the winner. If you’re interested please tell Dave or email me. There’ll also be a Goalden Gate draw form – you could win £1000 as Roy did.

If you would like higher resolution pictures of those on the website drop me a note with the photo id (right click, then properties will give a filename.jpg) you would like emailing. If you don’t see a picture you want, I do have some others of lower quality taken off the movie tape.

LONDON WOLVES 40th anniversary Dinner

The Players (pictured above): Hughie McIlmoyle, Ernie Hunt, John Holsgrove, “Waggy” Dave Wagstaffe, Gerry Taylor, Frank Munro (seated) Graham Hawkins, Terry Wharton, Fred Davies, Bobby Thomson, and Mike Bailey

Some 150 members, ex-players and guests enjoyed a tremendously nostalgic evening at The Valley, thanks to Charlton Athletic Football Club, to celebrate the Wolverhampton Wanderers London Supporters' Club's 40th Anniversary. Although the members were already getting together, it was 22nd October 1966 when we first arranged travel to a home Wolves match - with Wolves winning 2-1 against Plymouth Argyle. In celebration 8 of the players from that match joined us - Fred Davies, goalkeeper, Bobby Thomson, left back, Mike Bailey, right half, Terry Wharton, right winger, Ernie Hunt, inside forward and scorer of the winning goal, Hughie McIlmoyle, centre forward, left winger, Waggy, David Wagstaffe and substitute Graham Hawkins (who later became the last manager of Wolves to gain automatic promotion to the top flight). Although not playing in that match two other important 66-67 promotion team members Gerry Taylor (full back) and John Holsgrove (defender) also joined us together with Frank Munro, a member of the 67 First Division side and promotion and League Cup winner in the 70s. WWLSC's President, goal scoring legend and former Managing Director of the Wolves, "King" John Richards represented the next generation of Wolves as he was still at school when that match was played!

For the evening, the Valley's Millennium Suite was a sea of gold and black, with balloons carrying the London Wolves current and 40th anniversary badges. Each participant was given a reproduction of the Plymouth match programme, with the menu of Van Dyke Melon, Supreme of Chicken, and a large cream gateau printed in the centre pages. Tower Press and Digiprinters did a terrific job in providing the programme, tickets, place markers and a unique 40th Anniversary magazine (which will be sent to all members) produced by Phil O'Connor. Phil assembled pictures, match reports, anecdotes, and player profiles from London Wolves past - including the famous report showing teenage London Wolves in the North Bank.

The players and their partners were our guests at the Ibis, and made a great entrance to the dinner. They were introduced by John Engleman one at a time to thunderous applause while compere Anthony Davies read out their Wolves records. Ernie, perhaps promoting his Joker in the Pack book, made his appearance in a Wolves wig! He looked nearly young enough to help fill that left wing vacancy in today’s squad!

Stuart Earl, Chairman, opened his speech by referring back to the '68 North Bank picture saying many had told him he hadn't aged from then but Ernie Hunt was quick to point out that the people who'd said that must have been blind. So quickly on to the thank yous.

  • · First to Richard Collins, Charlton Director, for enabling us to hold the event at the Valley and helping smooth over the many problems of such an event.
  • · Terry Lynch of Tower Printers and Digiprinters for all the excellent printing
  • · Oceanshade for the London Wolves gold and black balloons
  • · David Dungar from Wolves sponsors Chaucer for their support
  • · Cliff Egan, Wolves Corporate Development Manager, for representing the Club who generously donated a match day hospitality box for 8
  • · Terry Wharton who had contacted all the players (and Sue for taking all the calls!)
  • · And London Wolves members Phil for the newsletter and Stef’s 40th sub-committee (Stef, Phil, John, and Dave) for making the event happen.
  • ·
  • Stuart also thanked Ernie’s publishers for getting us in touch with him. Rob had managed to find John Holsgrove, but Ernie chose to remind him he was cr*p at centre half. John calmly reminded him of when Wolves played Coventry and Ernie didn’t get a look in!
  • · Finally, the biggest thanks, of course to the players and their partners who’d come from all over the UK, from Wolverhampton, Hughie from Carlisle and Ernie from Gloucestershire to be with us

The Express & Star ran an article last week about “Capital Wolves celebrating”. That led to a phone call from a Peter Kull who had bad memories of that match when only 9 years old he had been injured when a player landed on him in the crowd (yes, it was that close then), and asked Stoo to pass on his “thanks” to Terry Wharton!!

38 years ago Derek Dougan wrote “I do hope the London Supporters’ Club will be following us up and down he country for many years to come” and Stoo pointed out that for a group of disorganised teenagers WWLSC had done fairly well! It’s done that because of the hard work of members, especially founder committee members such as Dave Slape. (Ed Doog’s letter is on the website just after the 40th pictures.)

We’d seen the players in the room 40 years ago and they were our heroes – and still are. And Stuart thanked them again for helping to make Wolves and our club special saying it made him proud to be Chairman.

Stuart handed the mike to Stef Leonard who had had a phone call from Mick McCarthy, appointed manager of Wolves the day before.

 

Stef had invited him along, if only for a beer, if his flight back from Portugal was in time. Mick said he wished he could have been with us but was at Faro travelling back and then going up to Molineux. But there will be opportunities in the future. He is absolutely thrilled and delighted to be managing Wolves and can’t wait to start. Stef had tried to persuade him to come to us when he left the Ireland job.

Stuart finished his speech by sending the Doog’s apologies. Unfortunately our Life President, Derek "The Doog" Dougan, is suffering from a broken foot, and tried desperately to attend, but was unable to make it. We wish him a speedy recovery. Doog sent a brilliant picture to be auctioned. These will be available to purchase from Xpro. He also wished to be remembered to everyone, especially the players he knew and played with.

Stoo had also received a “fax” (!!!) from Sir Jack which read:

Thank you so much for your wonderful support over the last 40 years!

Congratulations to every member of London Wolves for such devotion to our Club.

You were founded in 1966 – an historic year for football in England. Let us hope we at Wolves can give you cause for further celebrations this season and in the future.

I am so sorry I cannot be with you – but rest assured I am enormously grateful to you all for your superb loyalty – it is very much appreciated.

Best Wishes

Sir Jack Hayward

John Richards “with 5 minutes notice” spoke on behalf of the players. He thanked Stuart for arranging a hotel with no bar!

Addressing London Wolves he said we always make the players feel so welcome. There is always an important relationship between former players, current players and the supporters. “The supporters are paramount because you are the loyal ones, more so now.” “You’re not going to get loyalty from the directors, the players but you stay – you are loyal – for 40 years.” “We have some real stalwarts of the club in this room. People like Mike Bailey, our Captain. Wolves haven’t seen a captain like him since. Nor,” he added, “an inside right like Ernie Hunt”. (Ernie pointed out that Mike still owed him two quid.) “The former players do like to meet, it’s two years since we last did, and it’s specially good to see Ernie and John Holsgrove who we don’t see that often. It’s because of you that we are able to meet.” “These players are the older generation though and you should have had some players for the younger generation of fans” (Ed: we did invite some current squad but the pre-season at Swansea clashed). The club should have sent more representatives too. I hope you get support from the club – you deserve it.

“So, on behalf of the players. You’ve looked after us, you always do. We’re going to have a fabulous night here tonight.

“But not in the bar back at the Ibis!”

A short break and it was on to the auctions, raffles, etc.

Amongst other items – 2x retro shirts signed by the players attending tonight, 2x2005-6 squad signed shirts, footballs, some Ferrero Rocher, a DVD player, wine, a gallon of whisky, and thanks to Cliff Egan from Wolves, a box for 8 at a home game at Molineux. The auctions and raffles raised a massive £1295 for the club's coffers.

Finally holiday stays in Thailand and the Bahamas were won by Danielle, and by Annette and Tony.

And to round off the weekend, some of the players enjoyed a leisurely cruise from Greenwich to Westminster on the Sunday morning.

London Wolves 40th Anniversary photographs.

If you would like a higher resolution copy of any picture please email me at webmaster@londonwolves.com If you move the cursor over the picture it should show you a picture filename. email the same if you would like a picture removed from the site for any reason.

The players’ entrance - first goalkeeper Fred Davies. 173 appearances and followed by Bobby Thomson, left full back with 299 appearances and 3 goals. Wonder midfielder captain Mike Bailey who lifted the League Cup appeard 432 times scoring 25 goals and, of course, felt at home at the Valley too. Another tough midfielder Terry Wharton followed him. Terry scored 79 goals in his 241 appearancs. Center forward Hughie McIlmoyle who set us on the way in the 66 promotion before departing for Bristol scored an amazing 45 goals in 104 appearances. Defender Gerry Taylor didn’t play against Plymouth but was a key member of the promotion team and made 192 appearances, scoring one goal. Ernie Hunt, one of the best inside forwards we ever saw played 82 times scoring 35. Page further down for his famous donkey kick when at Coventry. Graham Hawkins was substitute for the Plymouth match, and made 28 appearances, but, of course, he managed Wolves to automatiic promotion 22 years ago. Another tough centre half Frank Munro joined Wolves in the season back in the top flight and went on to 371 appearances with 19 goals. John Holsgrove flew in from Spain to be with us and was another 66-67 promotion winner making 202 appearances with 7 goals. Finally, London Wolves Honorary President John Richards. “King John” was still at school in 66, but, until Bully came along was Wolves record scorer with 194 goals in 486 appearances. John later became Managing Director of Wolves. John was followed by WWLSC Chairman and host for the evening Stuart Earl.

 

 

SPONSORS of THE DINNER DANCE:

Thanks were given to sponsors of the event - Roy Eagles, John Engleman, Dave Slape, Dave Hodges, and Roy Bowdler as well as OceanShade.com, Tower Press and Digiprinters, and Chaucer Consulting. Know The Score Books (Simon Lowe) presented the Match of My Life books for our competitions.

Special thanks are due to Richard Collins, Charlton Board Director for all his assistance in securing such an excellent venue (and for allowing it to be turned Gold and Black for the evening.

Thanks also to the dinner committee: John Engleman, Stef Leonard, Dave Hodges, Phil O’Connor with assistance from Stuart Earl.

We hope to get Sunday’s river boat trip pictures with the Players from Greenwich Pier to Westminster on the website.

AGM 2006 pictures on the web http://www.londonwolves.com/html/social_events.html#AGM06

Around 20 members again enjoyed the hospitality of the Brockley Social Club for the London Wolves AGM when once again Cliff Egan was our guest of honour. Cliff concluded the meeting by talking about the many things going on at Molineux and sending Jez Moxey’s best wishes.

Prior to the Chairman’s address Stuart drew Phil O’Connor’s name out of the hat for the Match of My Life - England World Cup book. Rob Goddard and George Sinagra were the only other all correct entries from WWLSC.

Stuart, after reading out apologies, passed around the London Wolves trademark certificate which was granted earlier in the year. It was recorded that Barry Baker had given WWLSC the limited company London Wolves Ltd as well as the trademark, a gesture which was much appreciated and cost him a lot of money.

Secretary: Dave Slape reported that we have currently 248 members on the books and reported on the promotional item sales. The 40th badges should be available at The Valley.

Cliff Egan added to Dave’s report about the revenue generated by the Goalden Gate draw - £508 last year and reminded members to sign up.

Travel: Peter Woodifield was still on vacation but sent in his report. The Virgin service has improved but the remote bookings service is still causing difficulties The only delayed trip was to Norwich where the train was cancelled and a refund has been gained. The club is still owed £175 by ex-members. Peter also asked that if a member can’t make a trip that

Top attendances were Preston (50) and Hull (48) at home and Sheffield (37) and Hull away.

No details are yet available on fares for next season. We have 7 season tickets and 2 away seasons bought on the Early Bird scheme.

Peter thanked Dave, Guy, Maurice and Pam in the WWFC ticket office; the AGM thanked Peter for all his hard work

Treasurer’s Report is on the web

Election of Officers. Sadly David Hodges has decided to resign from the Committee. Stuart proposed that he was not replaced as Rob Goddard was seconded on earlier in the year. The Committee was re-elected.

Membership Fee unchanged

 

 

Newsletter. Christmas and end of season issues were published as per the members’ wishes at last year’s AGM. Interim e-newsletters were also sent (mailed to members without internet access). Since some members had requested more the whole membership will be asked what they want. (see communication)

Membership communication. Members will receive a package shortly asking whether they want a printed magazine or to view it on the internet. (We don’t have email addresses for around 100 members). Not replying will be taken as asking for Internet only). Also included will be Goalden Gate enrolment forms.

We also have the opportunity to run our own Fantasy League. Anyone interested in participating please email me here. Probably £10 - winner takes half the pot. We’ll also ask this question in the member communication.

Entertainments - John Engleman - 40th Dinner Dance. (See above!)

Cliff Egan:

Cliff is Wolves’ Corporate Development Manager reporting to Jez and is also Wolves’ representative to WWLSC and attended the 40th Dinner.

Cliff had spoken to Jez Moxey en route who asked that his best wishes were passed on to London Wolves. He said thank you for the fans who make the effort to support Wolves home and away - and for their friendship to the Club.

Cliff emphasised the £500 gain to London Wolves from the Goalden Gate draw (£4.33 a month(?)) and Roy emphasised the benefits of winning!

A question was asked about the make up of the Wolves Parliament. (Details of members and David Instone’s notes of the first meeting are on our site here. Wolves are very keen to extend fan dialogues and this is an important part of that. The membership was by nomination (or self nomination) and the membership was then selected independently of Wolves. If you have issues to be raised you can take it up with any member (eg Chris Cox of Daventry).

Cliff repeated Jez’s comments about the rumours of Milan Mandaric taking over the Club, and reminded us that SJH had written off £38m in loans so that any takeover by a committed well financed fan could happen.

Another question about the manager appointment revealed that about 12 of the many candidates were serious possibilities but they were working on this every day. Paul Ince is certainly in the frame but Jez is also trying to get his player contract sorted, and that is a separate matter. (Paul has has the opportunity to put his views on what needs dping to Rick Hayward (’see Garrys News))

Jez is also stressing the culture change at the Club and that the Youth and Academy set up look good for the future. There are cutbacks on both sides of the Club but they were needed.

Please note: these are not the official minutes

Here’s to the new season

Up the Wolves

Peter

 

-----------------------------June 06----------------------------

 

You should have just received the 2005-6 season end Newsletter from Dave Slape thanks to Stef. Here are a couple of additional items from that plus some late entries that missed the publishing deadline. Sadly the news came in this week that we had lost "the Championship's best defender" and triple London Wolves Player of the Year Joleon Lescott to Everton for £2m plus further payments over the years. We'd like to wish Joleon every success, thank him for his great contribution to the club and hope to see him play in the 2010 World Cup.

 

 

First, if you have paid your deposit for the 40th Anniversary event please let John Engleman have the balance due for each ticket you’ve ordered by the end of June so that we can confirm numbers to Charlton and start paying for the event. That should be £35 for members or £40 for non-members assuming you paid a £10 deposit. If you haven't booked yet, please do so. Note that the dress code is “jacket & tie”. We have a great line up of ex players… the list and John's contact details are further down this eNews.

Also, we have another competition to win a great football book "Match of My Life - England World Cup" running until 9th July.

eNews content:

· 40th Anniversary dinner payment, 40th memorabilia

· Win a copy of the "Match of My Life - England World Cup" book

· Watch the Doog on BBC’s Question Time – until 20th June

· AGM 2006 - Agenda and venue

· AGM 2004-5 minutes

· New Wolves DVD 2005-6 Season Review

· Diary London Wolves, pre-seasons

· Web site updates

40th Anniversary event and payment

Please let John Engleman have the balance by the end of June so that we can confirm numbers to Charlton and start paying for the event. Remember it is £45 for members and £50 for non-members. There will be some great souvenirs, on top of having dinner with "The Doog" (WWLSC Life President), "King" John Richards (WWLSC President), Hughie McIlmoyle, Dave "Waggy" Wagstaffe, Terry Wharton, Fred Davies, Frank Munro, Mike Bailey, Bobby Thomson, John Holsgrove, Graham Hawkins, Gerry Taylor and Ernie Hunt. The dinner is 7.00 for 7:30 with

 

the bar closing at 12:30am and carriages at 1:00am. Charlton's address is The Millennium Suite, The Valley, Charlton Athletic FC, Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL. So, if you haven't booked yet, please call or write to John Engleman at 54 Pinks Hill, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AQ. John's phone numbers are 01322 665270 & 07939 028203. If you haven't booked yet there is a form on the website or in the December newsletter. The booking form is at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/40th_form.html By the way, there is a vegetarian option for the meal if required... please write that on your form or call John.

We are also hoping to have some 40th Anniversary memorabilia for sale with the 40th logo on it. As items become available we'll publicise them on the website. If there's anything particular you'd like to see please let me or Dave Slape know. There are a couple of white t-shirts (see picture) and a tank top already available in the shop at http://www.spreadshirt.net/shop.php?sid=ww2&sid=86941 but we are planning additional gold on black products as well as pins.

By the way, the dress code for the Dinner is jacket & tie. Our guests will expect that of us.

Win a copy of Match of My Life - England World Cup

This competition runs until the final whistle blows on the World Cup in Germany on July 9th. Answer some simple questions about Wolves players who have made their mark on England teams. The book Contributors to the book include Sir Bobby Robson, Tony Adams, David Platt, Roger Hunt, Peter Shilton and Sir Tom Finney

Once again all you have to do is answer a few simple questions about Wolves players who have contributed at international level for England. The Wolves book competition winners were Tom Bason and Nicole Restall.

You can buy the book direct at www.knowthescorebooks.com or write to The College Business Centre, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3WZ or phone 01332 869243 for £14.99 including post and packaging, a discounted price. Even better, £1 will be donated to the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research from every book sale.

To enter the competition click here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/moml_comp.html you only have until July 9th.

Watch the Doog on BBC’s Question Time – until 20th June

Derek Dougan appeared on Question Time on Wednesday 14th June together with the Lord Chancellor, Charlie Falconer, Lib Dem Mark Oaten, Shadow Leader Teresa May and Shami Chakrabarti from Liberty. Derek “the former football legend” represented UKIP and gave the Government a tough time on their lack of toughness on crime. The topics covered were John Reid , Forest Gate raid, Press intrusion Guantanamo Bay Footballers' wives including a memorable bit where Derek talks about calling wives AND girlfriends. The BBC offers replays of many of their tv and radio programmes until the next episode is broadcast. Click here for info about this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/question_time/default.stm and click on

Latest programme to view the hour’s programme.

AGM 2005-6 - Agenda and venue

Saturday 15th July at 3.00pm AGM

Brockley Social Club 240-242 Brockley Road SE4 2SU

- please bring your membership card with you for admission (if you can find it!)

Near Brockley station, New Cross. Click below for Map

www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.462&lon=-0.0357&scale=10000&icon=x

AGM Agenda

1 Chairman's Address

2 Apologies for absence

3 Minutes of 2005 AGM (see “member's page” on the website - click for Club AGM)

4 Matters arising

5 Secretary's report

6 Treasurer's report

7 Travel Secretary's report

8 Entertainment Secretary's report

9 Newsletter Editor's report

10 Election of Officers

11 Membership fee

12 Any other business

plus Cliff Egan, WWFC Corporate Development Manager, reporting on Wolves

AGM 2004-5 minutes

Some notes on the meeting are on the AGM 2004-5 page in the "members only" section. You will need your secure login id and password to access this. They are not the official minutes since they haven’t been agreed by the AGM yet but are fairly close! Please try to take a look at these before the AGM to save reading time at the meeting. Some of the photos aren't displaying properly on that page – I’ll try to fix this. . The login page is at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/login.html you can get a password reminder but if you've mislaid your id please contact me,

New Wolves DVD 2005-6 Season Review

If you can bear to relive "a season of such great promise" on DVD ILCSports have just published the season review. You can order through the link on the website home page and get a discount from £16.99 to £11.99 including UK p&p. (Click on the link and then the Wolves badge). For an alternate view of the season - read your newsletter. There is another review of the season on the website at http://www.londonwolves.com/html/2005-06_review.html which also has links to the archived monthly pictures and reports.

Diary

London Wolves events:

Saturday 15th July - AGM (see above)

Saturday 22nd July - 40th Anniversary Dinner at the Valley (see above)

Saturday 29th July - Preseason at the Molineux v Aston Villa kickoff 3:00pm. Starring STEVE BULL. Steve said he hoped to play 15 minutes and score a hat trick. No doubt he'll come off to choruses of "sign him up"! Tickets are £15 adults and it is in aid of Bully's 20th anniversary of signing and his Promise Dreams charity. Peter Woodifield is arranging travel and tickets so please tell him well in advance. From the 4th July until after the AGM Peter won't be contactable so please let him know before that or contact Dave Slape.

Saturday 5th August - the 2005-6 season starts here. Travel details will be published on the website as soon as we know them,

Wolves

Thursday 22nd June - 2005-6 fixtures published (some will change because of Sky televised matches, but we'll probably get less)

Preseasons:

July Away: 10th Hednesford ; 11th Telford; 15th Burton; 18th Tranmere; 22nd Swansea; 26th Crewe. No club travel is being arranged.

July Home: 29th Molineux v Aston Villa with Bully (for travel see above)

July 23rd Midlands Masters - NIA, Birmingham v Villa, Baggies and Blues

Saturday 5th August - the 2005-6 season starts here…. Subject to Sky.

Web site updates

The 67 team picture is here with profiles of the players coming to the 40th:

http://www.londonwolves.com/html/40th.html#players There is also a video of the famous Ernie Hunt/Willie Carr Donkey kick on that page - just press the play button. Real quality

The 2005-6 season review is here http://www.londonwolves.com/html/2005-06_review.html (it's not the same as the newsletter or the DVD!) and this contains details of where the 2005-6 match reports and pictures have been archived.

Various pages will be revamped over the summer as player changes occur at the club and to archive material from the last two years, but if you have anything you'd like to see added please let me know

Depending on how you read your mail you should be able to click on any of the http links in this mail and be connected to that web page. If it doesn’t work please let me know but you should be able to highlight the text, copy it and then paste it into your web browser’s address bar.

Up the Wolves! See you at the AGM and the dinner.

Peter B Webmaster, London Wolves

 

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