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LW eNews Jan22 -Travel 2022; Paying; FPA dinner; WWLSC 55th+1, Bruno Joao Mgr/Plater of Month, WWW Lounge; Adama; Allstars WWomen, FSA; fixtures


        Wolves,  Wolves Women (two points off top with 3 games in hand), Wolves U23, Wolves U18



Fixture changes

West Ham (A) now on Sunday 27 February 2pm on Sky

Leeds Utd (H) now Friday 18 March 8pm on Sky

The Arsenal (A) and Watford (H) matches from December have not yet been scheduled

A full list follows


Travel through March


Home matches

FAC4 Sat 9/2/22 v Norwich City FA Cup (3pm kick off)


    Outward - Depart Euston 09:37 Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

    Return - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:58


24 Thu 10/2/22 v Arsenal (7:45pm kick off) BTSport


    Outward - Depart Euston 13:43 Arrive Wolverhampton 15:37

    Return - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45 Arrive Euston 01:12


    2-day trip


    Friday Return - Depart Wolverhampton 11:45 Arrive Euston 13:37


26 Sun 20/2/22 v Leicester (4:30pm kick off) SKY (updated)


    Outward - Depart Euston 09:50 Arrive Wolverhampton 12:10 tbc

    Return - Depart Wolverhampton 19:45 Arrive Euston 21:48 tbc



Sat 5/3/22 v Crystal Palace (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Euston 09:43  Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45  Arrive Euston 20:55


Fri 18/3/22 v Leeds (8:00pm kick off) Sky


Outward - Depart Euston 13:43  Arrive Wolverhampton 15:37

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45   Arrive Euston 01:12


2-day trip

Saturday Return - Depart Wolverhampton 11:45  Arrive Euston 13:33


         This match is subject to change if either team qualify for the FA Cup quarter finals that weekend


19 Date to be arranged v Watford


Away matches


25 Sun 13/2/22 v Spurs (2pm kick off) not on tv


    White Hart Lane Station is the nearest to the stadium, which is only a few minutes walk away. It is served by trains from Liverpool Street. Away fans should use Northumberland Park Station which is about a 10 minute walk away. On exiting the station cross the road and proceed along Park Lane. On reaching the stadium turn right and the entrance to the away supporters turnstiles is far down on the left. Northumberland Park is served by trains from Stratford. The nearest London Underground station is Seven Sisters (Victoria Line). The ground is a 30-35 minute walk away, but buses 149, 249, 279 or 349 go to the ground from outside the station along Tottenham High Road. Take exit 1 on leaving the station.London Overground also run services from Seven Sisters to White Hart Lane station.


27 Sun 27/2/22 v West Ham (2pm kick off) Sky


    The London Stadium is served by three railway stations, Stratford, Stratford International and Hackney Wick, all of which are around a 10-15 minute walk away.  Stratford Station is located next to the large Westfield Shopping Centre. It is the main station in the area, with overground connections from Liverpool Street and Clapham Junction. Jubilee, Central tube lines and Docklands Light Railway also serve this station.  Stratford International Railway Station - Served by High Speed trains from London St Pancras (journey time 7 minutes). It is also located on the Docklands Light Railway. Hackney Wick Railway Station - Served by trains from Clapham Junction, Richmond and Stratford.



Sat 12/3/22 v Everton (3:00pm kick off )


Outward - Depart Euston 09:07  Arrive Liverpool Lime St 11:20

Return    - Depart Liverpool Lime St 18:47  Arrive Euston 21:13


Date to be arranged v Arsenal  (will be televised on Amazon Prime) Now Thursdayuary 19:45 on Prime 24th Febr

The nearest London Underground tube station to the Emirates Stadium is Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line, which is only a few minutes walk from the stadium. This station is closed after matches. Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations (Piccadilly Line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line) are also within walking distance.


You can also catch a main line train from Kings Cross to Finsbury Park, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. Drayton Park Station, which is situated right by the stadium is shut prior to weekend matches and after all matches due to safety concerns of hosting fans on the station's narrow island platform.



FA Cup Dates


Fifth Round -  2 March 2022


Quarter-Finals - 19/20 March 2022

Paying Peter/Carol for tickets/travel/membership/events


Carol now has the new WWLSC bank account set up following the uncooperative TSB behaviours.  It is with Nat West.  Please, wherever possible, use bank transfers to make payments but Peter and Carol can still take cheques made out to WWLSC.  We will re-examine making PayPal available if there is demand for it.  It is suggested you save the account in your on-line banking if you use it for easier transactions in the future.  


The sort code is 60-17-44 and the account number 20262655


The account name is Wolverhampton Wanderers London Supporters Club Business Current (which you probably don't want to keep typing in or writing out)

Here is an example of setting a payment up - I keyed in the account number and sort code then put WWLSC in the name.  The bank suggested the correct LW name.  Make sure you tick the box to save the details.

When making a payment please make sure you identify who the payment is from and what it is for - eg PeterBart Nor tkt  or PeterB membership  As before, you only have 18 characters to play with.  If you have multiple transactions such as several tickets then please send Peter a separate email telling him what the payment is to cover

(Otherwise it takes Peter and Carroll even more of their time to reconcile payments)   

        


WWW Lounge


Guest former player appearing in the World Wide Wolves lounge for the FA Cup clash is Tony Daley (from Alan Perrins).  Jim McCalliogg was there for the Saints match, and was greeted by Chairman Earl.


Player and Manager of the Month January - vote Joao & Bruno

Wolves carried through their form from December into the new year with four victories from their four outings to kick off 2022 in the best possible way, including passage into the Emirates FA Cup fourth round.  During the month, Lage’s side also claimed a historic three points at Old Trafford – the club’s first win against Manchester United away from home since 1980 – while seeing off Southampton at Molineux and a win on the road in west London against Brentford.  This is the first time Lage has been nominated for the Premier League’s top managerial award since he moved to the Black Country during the summer.

The Wolves head coach is up against Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool), and Dean Smith (Norwich City).

To vote for Lage click here. (Buno won) Voting closes on Monday 31st January.


Joao Moutinho scored the winner at Old Trafford and the first goal at the Bees with an assist for Ruben Neves' winner.  The EPL say Joao Moutinho (WOL) P3 W3 D0 L0​ G2 A1 Wolves' midfield maestro was at his best as they won all three matches. He scored a fine winner at Manchester United to cap off an impressive individual display and provided a goal and an assist against Brentford.  Voting is here  Voting closes at Midday on Monday 31st January.


Wolves FPA Dinner and Hall of Fame Inductions

The FPA have announced their dinner to be on Friday March 25th 2022 at Molineux (exact location to be confirmed following the fire in the Jack Hayward suite area.  It will again be hosted by the superb Johnny Phillips

Peter Woodifield is arranging a London Wolves table - tickets are likely to be £55 per head.



London Wolves 55th Anniversary Dinner (One year late) Taking Reservations

Stuart has announced that, at last, we can schedule the 55th Anniversary Dinner - albeit one year late.  The date for your diary is Saturday July 16th 2022, and it is again at The Valley (Charlton).  

Member and non-member ticket prices will be finalised as soon as we can, together with reservation details.  Stuart and Carp; are endeavouring to keep the price as close to the 50th as possible, if not the same.

As ever, the theme will be a closely guarded secret and former player attendance equally so, but it promises to live up to the very high standard set throughout our history. Such as: the 40th (1966 reunion)/45th The League Cup wins  (Mick wouldn't touch it)/and the 50th With KennyJ


HOW


How to book


Please go to https://www.londonwolves.com/55th.html


Here you can reserve member and non-member tickets and a hotel room.  Click on the gold leaping wolf logo to go to the on-line booking form and follow the instructions there.  The site works from a computer or a mobile phone

Tickets are (provisionally)   Members £55 per head   Non-members  £65 per head


The ticket includes entry to the event with a buffet or carvery meal (details are being finalised).


Stuart has also reserved a limited number of double rooms with breakfast at a nearby hotel (which we used for the 50th) You can also request one of these,  which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.



When you press "Submit" a copy will be emailed to you and to Stuart to make the reservation as well as to the Treasurer to check for payments.   Payment by cheque may be made and is explained on the website.



We would ask that you pay using the new London Wolves bank account as described above.  In the comment field please show 55 plus your name.



If you have any questions you can email LW55@londonwolves.com


I will add a printable booking form if needed to the next eNews, and Dave will have hardcopies for his special offnet members.


Doug Hudgell


You may have seen the update on Doug that he left ICU and then the hospital and is renting a villa to recuperate before he's allowed to fly home.

He's contactable on Facebook as several of you have done, and Stuart has also been able to call him.


Adama Traoré Diarra


So our player of the season two years ago has returned to his roots on a loan deal which everyone hopes will become permanent in the summer under former team mate Xavi.


Wolves wrote a fairly stilted article without really thanking him for what he did at Wolves - focusing on the unsigned contract offer https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/loan-watch/20220129-traore-heads-back-to-barcelona-on-loan/


There was  a more interesting article on goal.com https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/re-signing-traore-no-brainer-for-barcelona/blt4e335d0ab7011404 on why this is a no-brainer for Barca.  Meanwhile Spurs (attempted) machinations in the transfer market has caused much fan amusement.


The Birmingham Mail is tipping Malian Boubacar Traoré  (Metz) as one possible replacement.  Will he get #37.  And the baby oil?


The FSA-VAR


Play it again Sam.  Neil Dady, who spoke at our AGM about the Wolves 1877 Trust, and is now on the FSA National Council, was one of the Football Supporters' Association delegation to meet with PGMOL officials over several aspects of VAR, especially in-stadium experience and inconsistencies.  More here https://thefsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FSA-Supporter-Reps-Meet-PGMOL-110122.pdf (but don't expect to get total clarity!)


and Fans' Review


Previous information repeated here.  Neil Dady also ran an explanatory zoom meeting for 1877 Trust members last week.

Ciaran Barker also contributed and spoke about the worrying increase of fan misbehaviour at matches.  He says some fan groups have seen worsening behaviour but he hasn't seen any difference at Wolves matches;  he would welcome any views from supporters via email at fsa@wolves1877trust.co.uk


Tracy Crouch's Fan led review was well received  across the country except by a groups of 20 very self interested representatives* of the EPL.  Read more here (and Mo Salah's prize) https://mailchi.mp/thefsa/fan-mail-pl-club-execs-make-embarrassing-fan-led-review-claims-mo-salah-wins-mens-player-of-the-year-at-fsa-awards?e=a026d40cb9


Read Tracy's report here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037648/Football_Fan_led_Governance_Review_v8Web_Accessible.pdf


The FSA say "

Since the publication of the final Fan-led Review report the response to the raft of well thought out and detailed recommendations has been almost overwhelmingly positive.


One small group of dissenters have made themselves known this week however - executives at Premier League football clubs.  On one end of the scale their ill-thought out criticisms of the Fan-led Review are nakedly self-serving and on the other it seems as if they're beginning to lose touch with reality.  Chief among them was Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear who compared the report's transfer levy to collectivisation of Chinese agriculture, leading to the deaths of millions, under Chairman Mao.


So we've produced a handy guide for fans to reach for when they need to rebut this stuff."


Meanwhile, the Wolves 1877 Trust is building.  Minutes of the open meeting this week will be published soon, while the meeting was very pleased to have Jody Craddock on as a guest.


Easter Break Marbella


Wolves Allstars Marbella Football Veterans Tournament


The @WolvesAllstars  have been invited to take part in the Marbella Vets Tournament 15th - 18th April 2022 (Easter Weekend and Wolves host Man City!)


More details as they become known.


Fixtures

A full list follows


Currently announced changes for TV, UEFA competitions, etc


as above, and below.   The Watford and Arsenal delayed matches have still not been scheduled


If you'd like an easy way to keep your phone/computer diary up-to-date, especially with the plethora of changes then subscribe to ECAL via Wolves at https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20210614-prepare-for-wolves-202122-premier-league-fixture-release/   TV coverage is now at the regular 2019 season level rather than every match being shown.  The Premier League website allows selection of just the Wolves schedule at https://www.premierleague.com/fixtures?co=1&cl=38


Our "home" matches (currently with a 100% success rate) are

Arsenal on Tuesday December 28 now 12:30 ko on Amazon Prime awaiting rescheduling

Brentford Saturday January 22  W1-2

Brighton and Hove Albion Wednesday December 15 7:30pm BT Sport W0-1

Chelski Saturday May 7

Palace Saturday November 6 L2-0

Saints Sunday September 26 2pm Sky W0-1

Spurs Sunday February 13

Watford Saturday September 11 3pm W0-2

West Ham Utd Sunday February 27 2pm Sky


Premier League 2021-22 Line-up


Arsenal Aston Villa Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion  Burnley Chelski Crystal Palace  Everton Leeds United Leicester City Liverpool  Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United  Norwich City Southampton Tottenham Hotspur   Watford West Ham United  Wolves


Transfer window


The winter window is Saturday 1st January until Monday January 31st 2022.  (Tomorrow) Updates daily here(ish) https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/transfer-news/ and with the Birmingham Mail here https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc   Actual transfers are logged here quite well  https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wolverhampton-wanderers/startseite/verein/543

Wolves Women

Wolves Women have continued their impressive league form with a 3-0 win over the Baggies. They are third behind Derby and Fylde, but only by two points and with three games in hand!  

Currently:   P12 W9 D3 L0 GF25 GD+16 Pts 30 Pos 2


Fixtures: https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?id=16082383

Wolves Women usually play at the CKW Stadium in Castlecroft from 2pm.  Wolves season ticket holders can watch Wolves Women's home matches for free by producing their season ticket smartcards on the gate. For non-season ticket holders, admission is priced at £4 for adults, £2 for concessions and it's free for under-16s. Please note, entry to the stadium is cash only.  The award-winning Wolves Women matchday programme will also be available to purchase at the CKW Stadium, priced at £2.


Wolves U23

won their first match against Boro 2-1  and just took three points on the road to Sunderland

P16   W6  D4   L6    GF18    GD  -9  Points  22   Posn 9th


Fixtures here:  https://www.wolves.co.uk/fixtures/under-23/

The first Southern match was the defeat on Monday 23rd August at the MadStad versus Reading

Other matches include Friday December 3rd at Motspur Park (Fulham) and Sunday 9th Jan  2022 v Southampton at the Snows Stadium in Totton SO40 2RW (just off the M271).


Wolves U18


P11 W6 D2  L3 GF 21 GA 16 GD +5 pts 20 pos 5


Fixtures here: https://www.wolves.co.uk/fixtures/under-18/   


Season 2021-22 Key Dates

Match day 01 Saturday 14th August 2021, Match day 38 Sunday 22nd May 2022*

  *fixture list of course subject to Sky, BT and Amazon changes


FA Cup Third Round Saturday January 8th 2022 Draw is Monday December 6th on BBC. WW are #44

              Fourth Round Proper Saturday 5 February 2022

              Fifth Round Proper Wednesday 2 March 2022

              Quarter-Final Saturday 19 March 2022

              Semi-Final Saturday 16 April 2022

FA Cup  Final Saturday 14 May 2022


Carabao Cup Final Sunday February 27th 2022

International breaks


    30th August - 8th September,

    4th - 13th October,

    8th - 16th November,

    24th January - 2nd February

    21st - 30th March


 a winter break is also scheduled for February.


The fixtures which follow below.  It you don't like them and want to know who to blame here's your IT man at ATOS https://www.premierleague.com/news/2171348

Up the Wolves!

Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London


Premier League 2021-22 Clubs

Arsenal Aston Villa Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion  Burnley Chelski Crystal Palace  Everton Leeds United Leicester City Liverpool  Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United  Norwich City Southampton Tottenham Hotspur   Watford West Ham United  Wolves (our local matches in green)


2021-22 Premier League Preliminary Fixtures (changes from original in italics)

All Saturday matches, for now, shown as 3pm kick off, evening matches 7:45pm

01 Saturday August 14 Leicester City v WW L1-0

02 Sunday August 22  WW v Tottenham Hotspur 2pm L0-1

CC2 Wednesday August 25 7:45tbc  Nottingham Forest v WW W0-4

03 Sunday August 29 WW v Manchester United 4:30pm Sky L0-1

International break 30th August - 8th September,

04 Saturday September 11 Watford v WW W 0-2

CC3 Tuesday Sep 15/16 Carabao Cup v Spurs :2-3 on pens

05 Saturday September 18 WW v Brentford 12:30 BTSport L0-2

06 Sunday September 26  Southampton v WW  2pm Sky W 0-1

07 Saturday October 2  WW v  Newcastle United W2-1

International break 4th - 13th October

08 Saturday October 16  Aston Villa v WW W2-3

09 Saturday October 23  Leeds United  v WW D 1-1  

10 Monday November 1  WW v  Everton 8pm Sky W 2-1

11 Saturday November 6 Crystal Palace   v WW L2-0

International break 8th - 16th November

12 Saturday November 20  WW v West Ham United  W 1-0

13 Saturday November 27 Norwich City v WW D 0-0

14 Wednesday December 1   WW v Burnley  19:30 Amazon D 0-0

15  Saturday December 4   WW v  Liverpool  L0-1

16  Saturday December 11 Manchester City v WW 12:30 BT L1-0 to Moss and Marriner malfunctioning refs

17  Wednesday December 15 Brighton & Hove Albion v WW 19:30 Amazon W 0-1

18  Sunday December 19 WW v Chelski 2pm D0-0

19 Sunday December 26 Boxing Day WW v Watford 12:30 (not on tv) covid postponed

20 Tuesday December 28 Arsenal v WW 12:30 Amazon covid postponed

21  Monday January 3  Manchester United v WW 17:30 Sky W 0-1

FAC3 Sunday January 9 2pm WW v Sheffield Utd W 3-0

22 Saturday January 15 WW v Saints W 3-1

23 Saturday January 22 Brentford v WW W 1-2

P21 W10 L7 D4 GF 19 GD +30  Points 34 Position 8

International break 24th January - 2nd February

FAC4 Sunday February 5 3pm WW v Norwich

 24 Thursday February 10  WW v Arsenal 7:45 BT

25 Sunday February 13 Tottenham Hotspur v WW 2pm

26 Saturday February 20 WW v Leicester City  4:30pm Sky

27 Sunday February 27 West Ham United  v WW  2pm Sky

28 Saturday March 5 WW v Crystal Palace

29 Saturday March 12  Everton  v WW

30 Friday March 18 WW v Leeds United 8pm Sky

-----changes announced to this point

International break 21st - 30th March

31 Saturday April 2  WW v  Aston Villa

32 Saturday April 9  Newcastle United v WW

33 Saturday April 16 WW v Manchester City

34 Saturday April 23  Burnley v WW

35 Saturday April 30 WW v Brighton & Hove Albion

36 Saturday May 7 Chelski v WW

37 Sunday May 15 WW v Norwich City 3pm

38 Sunday May 22  Liverpool v WW 4pm ko


 

Wolves Women Fixtures


Fixtures  PLease check here as there have been many changes https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?id=16082383

Type Date / Time      Home Team Away Team Venue

NPD 15/08/21 14:00 Wolves VS Middlesbrough home matches at THE CKW STADIUM (aka Castlecroft) W2-0

NPD 22/08/21 14:00 Derby Cty VS Wolves MICKLEOVER SC W0-1

NPD 25/08/21 19:45 WBA VS Wolves SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN FC W2-0

NPD 29/08/21 14:00 Wolves VS Fylde D0-0

NPD 05/09/21 14:00 Wolves VS Nottm Forest W1-0

CUP  12/09/21 14:00 Wolves vs Leeds United W3-1

NPD 26/09/21 14:00 Huddersfield T VS Wolves SHELLEY CFC (STAFFLEX ARENA) W2-3

NPD 05/10/21 19:45 Stoke City VS Wolves NORTON CRICKET CLUB & MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE W0-4

NPD 24/10/21 14:00 Wolves VS Burnley D2-2

NPD 31/10/21 14:00 Sheffield FC VS Wolves THE HOME OF FOOTBALL STAD

NPD 14/11/21 14:00 Wolves VS Hull City W3-2

NPD 05/12/21 14:00 Wolves VS Brighouse Tn

NPD 12/12/21 14:00 Loughborough Lng VS Wolves HOLYWELL SPORTS CMPLX

NPD 16/01/22 14:00 Middlesbrough VS Wolves BILLINGHAM TOWN FC

NPD 23/01/22 14:00 Wolves VS Derby Cty

NPD 26/01/22 19:45 Wolves VS WBA

NPD 30/01/22 14:00 Fylde VS Wolves KELLAMERGH PARK

NPD 13/02/22 14:00 Wolves VS Huddersfield Town

NPD 27/02/22 14:00 Nottingham For VS Wolves EASTWOOD CFC )

NPD 02/03/22 19:45 Wolves VS Stoke City

NPD 06/03/22 14:00 Burnley VS Wolves ACCRINGTON STANLEY FC

NPD 13/03/22 14:00 Wolves VS Sheffield FC Sheffield FC

NPD 27/03/22 14:00 Hull City VS Wolves HAWORTH PARK

NPD 10/04/22 14:00 Brighouse Town VS Wolves BRIGHOUSE TOWN AFC

NPD 17/04/22 14:00 Wolves VS Loughborough Lightning

Home matches at The CKW Staadium


Full Fixtures List at the FA


September 2021 Travel for November LW Award Standing Tust 70s Wolves

In this short eNews


Travel

Here are Peter's updates for the next couple of months  Please be warned that Sunday's travel to Saints will be severely disrupted


Train services from Waterloo are being diverted via Guildford - taking around 2 hours: For example the 08:05 Waterloo Arrives Southampton Central at 10:01 while the 08:30 arrives 10:50.  Return times may even be longer


If joining after Woking expect rail replacement buses to Winchester.


If driving, take the M3 after the M25 - the M27 is closed between Fareham East and Fareham West (the route when taking the the A3 from  Guildford).  You can take the A3 from the M25 to Guildford then the A31 to Winchester but there are also road works on it.



An advance warning: You may also wish to plan Boxing Day travel (Watford at Molineux) as there may be no main line trains


Home matches


07 Sat 2/10/21 v Newcastle (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Euston 08:43   Arrive Wolverhampton 10:37

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45   Arrive Euston 20:55


10 Mon 1/11/21 v Everton (8pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Euston 13:07   Arrive Stafford 14:24

               - Depart Stafford 14:46 Arrive Wolverhampton 15:02

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45   Arrive Euston 01:12


2-day trip

Tuesday Return - Depart Wolverhampton 11:45 Arrive Euston 13:36


12 Sat 20/11/21 v West Ham (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Euston 09:43   Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45   Arrive Euston 20:55


14 Tue 30/11/21 v Burnley (7:45pm kick off)  The Premier League have announced that this match will be moved to later in the week (Amazon)


Outward - Depart Euston 13:07   Arrive Stafford 14:24

               - Depart Stafford 14:46 Arrive Wolverhampton 15:02

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45   Arrive Euston 01:12


Away matches


06 Sun 26/9/21 v Southampton (kick off 2pm) Live on Sky


There are extensive closures on the line and you will be diverted via Guildford if travelling from Waterloo taking the journey time up to two hours.  

For example the 08:05 Waterloo Arrives Southampton Central at 10:01 while the 08:30 arrives 10:50.

If joining after Woking expect rail replacement buses.   Return times are longer


Any member wishing to go to this match contact Travel Secretary.



08 Sat 16/10/21 v Aston Villa  (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Euston 09:59   Arrive Birmingham New St 11:25

              - Local trains between New St and Witton at 27 and 57 mins past hour

Return   - Local trains between Witton and New St at 16 and 45 mins past hour

              - Depart Birmingham New St 18:50  Arrive Euston 20:23


09 Sat 23/10/21 v Leeds (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Kings Cross 09:03   Arrive Leeds 11:16

Return    - Depart Leeds 18:45  Arrive Kings Cross 21:09


 


11 Sat 6/11/21 v Crystal Palace (3pm kick off)

The nearest railway stations are Selhurst, Thornton Heath or Norwood Junction, all of which are served by London Victoria mainline station. Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction are also served by trains from London Bridge. Journey time approx 30 minutes. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to Selhurst Park from each of these stations.


13 Sat 27/11/21 v Norwich (3pm kick off)


Outward - Depart Liverpool St 09:30   Arrive Norwich 11:20

Return    - Depart Norwich 18:00  Arrive Liverpool St 19:51


Other news:

FSA hails safe standing increase (to include away fans, so not a Wolves option at the moment) https://thefsa.org.uk/news/32-year-safe-standing-campaign-finally-wins/


Wolves 1877 Trust holds general meeting https://www.wolves1877trust.co.uk/


A Wolves 70s Scrapbook

Dave Instone wrote: I just thought I would let you know about my latest Wolves book (see front cover attached), which is due out at the start of October.

It is all about the club in the 1970s, with colour on every page and with hundreds of photos, many previously unseen. I think it’s unique in terms of Wolves books; something lovely for the coffee table!

We have dedicated it to two much-loved Molineux characters, John ‘Foz’ Hendley and Graham Hughes, and are promising to give 75 per cent of the profits to charity, so we wondered whether you would be kind enough to support us one more time.

The cost is £16.99, plus £3.20UK p&p where applicable. We look like being the sole suppliers of this title as there are no plans to make it available through Wolves, Amazon or high street stores.  

Dave is prepared to deliver at the match to avoid postage - and if enough London Wolves are interested, possibly to the Lych Gate.

To order the 70s Scrapbook please email Dave Instone directly at thomaspublications@blueyonder.co.uk



August  2021 travel flash; Dave Jones; Paul Ince; Valete; Staff. Squad, Fixtures; Books

  


Peter Woodifield has booked travel for the home Carabao Cup match (Wednesday 22nd Sept) versus Nuno, including a two day trip.  Times for the Brentford trains have changed.   No travel is arranged for the next two away matches (which are local for us) but contact Peter if you wish to catch the same Waterloo to Southampton train (you are advised to travel early because of engineering works).


With the men are now falling into the relegation zone, the ladies remain unbeaten - in third place on goals, while the Baggie ladies are bottom. P4 W3 D1 L0 GF GD Points 10 Position 3.   Next up, leaders Nottingham Forest 2pm Sunday 5th September at the CKW Stadium (Castlecroft).  To keep up to date with what's happening follow their twitter feed @wolveswomen or https://www.facebook.com/groups/367404377622124/ Wolves Women Ay We on Facebook, which includes Simon Faulkner's match photography.


Was the "transfer window" a "disaster" as social media suggests or perhaps not? - an entertaining discussion from Gandalf Eves, Manny Singh Kang and Dazzling Dave suggests it's not that bad, although casts doubts on how well it was planned - replay at https://t.co/AD5VvKr7l6?amp=1




Travel:

Home matches

05 Saturday 18/9/21 v Brentford (kick off 12:30pm)

(There are changes)

Out        - Depart Euston 08:43 Arrive Wton 10:37 later start but direct

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 17:22 Arrive Stafford 17:38 later

              - Depart Stafford 17:44 Arrive Euston 19:07 (but a change)


Wednesday 22/9/21 v Spurs (Home) Carabao Cup 3rd Round

Outward - Depart Euston 13:07    Arrive Stafford 14:24

               - Depart Stafford 14:46   Arrive Wolverhampton 15:02

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45   Arrive Euston 01:12

2-Day trip

23/8/21 - Return Wolverhampton 11:45   Arrive Euston 13:48


Away Matches

04 Saturday 11/9/21 v Watford (kick off 3pm)

No official club trip. The nearest railway station is Watford High Street (10 minutes walk to the ground).

Watford Junction Station is about a 20 minutes walk.

Directions -  Leave station & take main road opposite (Clarendon Road) to the High Street. Turn left and go past Wetherspoons (Moon under Water) and then take the first right into Market Street. Continue along to T junction & then left. Ground is the next right turn

Watford underground station (Metropolitan Line) is just under one mile from the ground.

Normal pub: Wetherspoons Moon Under Water

Note: FIFA and Mexico are in dispute about Wolves not releasing Raul Jiminez for a match in a red list country - he may be excluded from this match.


06 Sunday 26/9/21 v Southampton (kick off 2pm) Live on Sky

No official club trip. There are direct trains from Waterloo at 04 and 30 mins past hour and return trains from Southampton on the hour and at 30 mins past hour (journey times out approx 2hours to 2h20m, return is a more normal 1hour 20mins).  There are engineering works planned between Woking and Winchester so you may be diverted via Guildford.  SouthWesternRailway information https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/planned-improvements/september-2021-works    Worth checking a few days beforehand for changes

Any member wishing to go to this match contact Travel Secretary.


Don't forget the next London Wolves social restart event:  Date: Thursday 25th November at The Mount

Our first fixture will be a London Wolves table at a very special evening. We will all remember the first Premier League "Meet the Players" in March 2004 in Kensington the day before Jody Craddock put us 2-1 up at Chelski. Manager Dave Jones gave us a very frank run through on where we stood in the league and on recruitment. Jonesy will talk about his Gold 'n' Black Army, Sir Jack, Cardiff and many other aspects of his time at Wolves and outside. Book now with Roy to join the London Wolves table. Assuming we fill the table the price will be £25 per head. (Additional tickets are £30 per head.). Payment in full will need to be to made to Roy by the Leeds match (23 October) by bank transfer or PayPal. We will publish payment details on Facebook and in an eNews. Contact Roy early to reserve your place. Jason's fundraising events are always good fun and very Wolves! This one supports Bully's Promise Dreams, Breast Cancer Now, and Birmingham Children's Hospital


Congratulations - Paul Ince

Paul, England's first black Captain, and Captain of the 2003 Wolves promotion side, has been inducted into the England Hall of Fame.   Incey personally shook the hand of every on of our members at the 2004 Meet the Players, greeting them at the entrance to the meeting.  Proper gent!  https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20210901-promotion-winning-wolves-captain-ince-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/


In memoriam video


In case you didn't see the half time tribute at the Spurs match our three friends Dave, Derek and Carl were grouped together.  Full video here

https://twitter.com/i/status/1429512443512778754



Who are Alex, Carlos, Jhony, Luis, Tony & Diogo?

Find our here https://tv.wolves.co.uk/player?feedId=81e4f698-9dbf-4e6f-b6a1-18963bf6539b&sectionId=c75e43be-715a-427d-9691-e291e47ba02f&entryId=0_k5dyxjo4


Squad after transfer window closure

1. Jose Sa; 2. Ki-Jana Hoever; 3. Rayan Ait-Nouri; 5. Marcal; 6. Bruno Jordao; 7. Pedro Neto; 8. Ruben Neves; 9. Raul Jimenez; 10. Daniel Podence; 11. Francisco Trincao; 14. Yerson Mosquera; 15. Willy Boly; 16. Conor Coady' 17. Fabio Silva; 18. Morgan Gibbs-White (Blades Loan); 19. Jonny; 21. John Ruddy; 22. Nelson Semedo; 23. Maximilian Kilman; 26 Hee Chan Hwang; 27. Romain Saiss; 28. Joao Moutinho; 32. Leander Dendoncker; 37. Adama Traore.


Confirmed fixtures:


2021-22 Premier League Preliminary Fixtures (changes from original in italics)

P3 W0 D0 L3 GF 0 GA 3 GD -3 Pts 0 Posn 18

All Saturday matches, for now, shown as 3pm kick off, evening matches 7:45pm

01 Saturday August 14 Leicester City v WW   L0-1

02 Sunday August 22  WW v Tottenham Hotspur 2pm L1-0

CC2 Wednesday August 25 7:45tbc  Nottingham Forest v WW W0-4

03 Sunday August 29 WW v Manchester United 4:30pm Sky L0-1 thanks to Mike Dean

International break 30th August - 8th September,

04 Saturday September 11 Watford v WW

CC3 Wednesday September 22 Carabao Cup 3 H Tottenham Hotspur 19:45 (Cup ticket scheme tickets have been sent out) (not televised, catch up on Quest)

05 Saturday September 18 WW v Brentford 12:30 BTSport

06 Sunday September 26  Southampton v WW  2pm Sky

07 Saturday October 2  WW v  Newcastle United

International break 4th - 13th October

08 Saturday October 16  Aston Villa v WW

09 Saturday October 23  Leeds United  v WW

10 Monday November 1  WW v  Everton 8pm Sky


New Books:

Jim McCalliog 'Wembley Wins Wembley Woes"

Jim is touring the Midlands this weekend with signing events.  Check @wolvespremier on twitter for details




GOLDEN GLOW - favourite floodlight matches  from Clive Corbett

Geoffrey Publications is delighted to announce the forthcoming availability of a new book, ‘Golden Glow: Favourite Wolves’ floodlit matches 1953 to present day’, by Clive Corbett and Steve Gordos.


The first time that Molineux hosted a floodlit match was against a South African XI on 30th September 1953.  This was the first of the famous floodlit friendlies of the 1950s that included visits from the likes of Spartak, Honved and Real Madrid. Of course this was just the beginning of a rich history of contests under lights for Wolverhampton Wanderers that included the UEFA Cup run of 1971-72, the visit of Leeds United in May of the same season, the revival of the 1980s, brief stays but memorable nights in the Premiership under Dave Jones and Mick McCarthy, right up to the successes of Nuno’s team.


But the list above is not an exhaustive one as over 100 matches have been chosen by a combination of fans and former players, a number of which are far from glorious and quite surprising. Steve and Clive have even been persuaded to bend their initial rules by including away matches and afternoon games that were partially floodlit for some of their duration. If you are quick, there may even be time for you to submit your choice, if you haven’t already done so.


The book is scheduled for publication around November 2021.  We are now offering you the opportunity to subscribe to the book and if you do this, your name will appear in it. This can be done either in your name or in memory of a lost relative or friend. If you wish to purchase the book, you can send payment and contact details to Clive as below to place your and reservation.


To pre-order your copy of ‘Golden Glow’, please fill in the order form printed below.


Clive also asks "Did anyone go to Forest and think it is worthy as an insertion as Bruno's first win?"


‘Golden Glow’ Order Form


Name:……………………………………


Address:………………………………………………………………. ……….……………………....………………………………………..


Tel No(s):……………………………….


E-mail address………………………….


Name of subscriber (if in memory, please state)……………………………………………………………..


The price of the book is £25, including postage and package within the UK. Please contact the publisher in the event of mailing to an overseas address.


Post to the publisher, Clive Corbett, 248 Mount Pleasant, KINGSWINFORD. DY6 9SW or email gpbooks@hotmail.co.uk  Make cheques payable to Corbettnco Ltd, or by bank transfer to CORBETTNCO LIMITED HSBC Bank Sort code 404317 Account number 92510421


June 2021  Preliminary  Fixtures


Getting ready for kick off on the weekend of August 14th.  If you are interested in a Molineux season ticket please see the note to contact Peter Woodifield


    Season 2021-22 Fixtures

    Premier League Line-up

    WWLSC Season Tickets available

    Key dates

    Geoff Thomas MBE

    New Balls Please

    AGM

    Fixture list and Wolves card


The fixtures were published today. If you'd like an easy way to keep your phone/computer diary up-to-date, especially with the plethora of changes then subscribe to ECAL via Wolves at https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20210614-prepare-for-wolves-202122-premier-league-fixture-release/   TV coverage will be reduced to the regular 2019 season level rather than every match being shown.


The season kicks off on Saturday August 14th and closes Sunday 22nd May.   Most will, of course, change from Sky, BTSport and Amazon fixture scheduling, so these are preliminary.  We will include expected date change dates on the website fixture sections when these are published.    This season we have an extra "home" - London/SE match following Fulham's relegation with Watford powering back and, at last, the Bees winning a playoff final to gain promotion to the Premier League at last.   Our (usually) enjoyable visits to Brentford/Kew can resume but at their impressive new ground in the old Kew Bridge station coalyards, and a new ground for the collectors.  Our "home" matches are

West Ham Utd Saturday February 26

Pre season plans are expected to be announced soon.  Some Wolves players may not return to the club until after the Euro2020 final Sunday July 11th


Premier League 2021-22 Line-up


Arsenal Aston Villa Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion  Burnley Chelski Crystal Palace  Everton Leeds United Leicester City Liverpool  Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United  Norwich City Southampton Tottenham Hotspur   Watford West Ham United  Wolves


Transfer window


is already open running from Wednesday 19th June to Tuesday August 31st.  Jim White is leaving Sky Sports News so it might be quieter this year.  We expect the winter window to be something like Monday 3rd February until Tuesday 1st February 2022.   Rumours at the moment are mainly around Ruben Neves and Adama Traore plus, if Nuno goes to Everton, who he'll come in for like Pedro Neto.  Updates daily here(ish) https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2021/06/14/transfer-rumours---june-14/ and with the Birmingham Mail here https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc


6 Season Tickets may be available

Although season ticket prices haven't yet been published they are expected to be raised given the "Ask Wolves" comments by Vinnie Jones and Russell Jones (transcript here:

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20210528-ask-wolves-2-full-transcript/  ) even after a reported 14% increase for 2019-20.  Sales were suspended for 2020-21, and some rebate is due for the previous season.


 As you are probably aware we have 6 Club season tickets available to members on a match-to-match basis.  Following the current need to correlate identities with tickets at matches, Peter Woodifield has been advised by the Wolves Ticket Office that the tickets in future have to be allocated to indiv​iduals as, under the current restrictions, they cannot​ change names from match to match. We are not sure if this will be a permanent or temporary arrangement.   

If any member like to have one of the tickets transferred to their name, please contact Peter. There are 4 tickets still available 2 in the Billy Wright stand and 2 in the Steve Bull stand.   As an idea of prices 2019/20 (the last time they were on offer) were


    Steve Bull Upper £544  concession £344

    Billy Wright Upper £628 concession £372


As you can imagine there are some unanswered questions until season ticket pricing is announced and government dictats on stadium opening have been clarified (!).   It is  unclear whether Early Bird prices might apply or whether we will be able to transfer to concession prices if applicable.   The concession price is for over 65s and under 21s as at 1st August.   Please note that, if we can make this arrangement it is only open to members of London Wolves.   WWFC also make a £6 admin charge.  So, if you think you would like to do this, subject to pricing, please lodge your interest with Peter Woodifield travel@londonwolves.com


Wolves currently are permitted 22,500 Season Tickets.  If you wish to join the normal Wolves season ticket waitlist there are older details here https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20180622-wolves-launch-season-ticket-waiting-list/  Most recent Ts&Cs here https://www.wolves.co.uk/tickets/season-tickets/season-ticket-terms-and-conditions/


Season 2021-22 Key Dates

Match day 01 Saturday 14th August 2021 *

Match day 38 Sunday 22nd May 2022

Preliminary fixture list published today 9am Wednesday 16 June*

  (*then subject of course to Sky, BT and Amazon changes)

Carabao Cup second round 15/16 September

FA Cup Third Round Saturday January 8th 2022

FA Cup Final Saturday May 28th 2022

Carabao Cup Final Sunday February 27th 2022

International breaks


    30th August - 8th September,

    4th - 13th October,

    8th - 16th November,

    24th January - 2nd February

    21st - 30th March


 a winter break is also scheduled for February.


plus the fixtures which follow below.  It you don't like them and want to know who to blame here's your IT man at ATOS https://www.premierleague.com/news/2171348

Geoff Thomas MBE

You may have seen that our (and Crystal Palace) former captain Geoff, who was diagnosed with Leukaemia 18 years ago (!) and now raises funds for research by cycling the entire Tour de France route, deservedly received an MBE in the birthday honours.   More here https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20210611-former-wolves-man-awarded-mbe/ including Geoff's aim to raise £1,000,000 for Cure Leukaemia, the charity which supported Carl Ikeme so well.


New Balls Please

This won't only be echoing in SW19 this summer as Nike launch yet another new ball... supposedly "truer flight" - when Ruben Neves can work magic with one that swerves - seems like another attempt to sanitise the game. Quite ugly too https://www.premierleague.com/news/2171343



AGM

Dave has been trying to arrange this but hostelries were (rightly) nervous before Monday's announcements.   We will announce the date and venue once it can be confirmed.


Up the Wolves!

Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London


Premier League 2021-22 Clubs

Arsenal Aston Villa Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion  Burnley Chelski Crystal Palace  Everton Leeds United Leicester City Liverpool  Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United  Norwich City Southampton Tottenham Hotspur   Watford West Ham United  Wolves


2021-22 Premier League Preliminary Fixtures

All Saturday matches, for now, shown as 3pm kick off, evening matches 7:45pm

01 Saturday August 14 Leicester City v WW  

02 Saturday August 21  WW v Tottenham Hotspur

03 Saturday August 28 WW v Manchester United

International break 30th August - 8th September,

04 Saturday September 11 Watford v WW

CC2 Tuesday Sep 15/16 Carabao Cup

05 Saturday September 18 WW v Brentford

06 Saturday September 25  Southampton v WW

07 Saturday October 2  WW v  Newcastle United

International break 4th - 13th October

08 Saturday October 16  Aston Villa v WW

09 Saturday October 23  Leeds United  v WW

10 Saturday October 30  WW v  Everton

11 Saturday November 6 Crystal Palace   v WW

International break 8th - 16th November

12 Saturday November 20  WW v West Ham United

13 Saturday November 27 Norwich City v WW

14 Tuesday November 30   WW v Burnley  

15  Saturday December 4   WW v  Liverpool

16  Saturday December 11 Manchester City v WW

17  Tuesday December 14 Brighton & Hove Albion v WW

18  Saturday December 18 WW v Chelski

19 Sunday December 26 Boxing Day WW v Watford

20 Tuesday December 28 Arsenal v WW

21  Saturday January 1  Manchester United v WW

FAC3 Saturday January 8

22 Saturday January 15 WW v Saints

23 Saturday January 22 Brentford v WW

International break 24th January - 2nd February

24 Tuesday February 8  WW v Arsenal

25 Saturday February 12 Tottenham Hotspur v WW

26 Saturday February 19 WW v Leicester City  

27 Saturday February 26 West Ham United  v WW

28 Saturday March 5 WW v Crystal Palace

29 Saturday March 12  Everton  v WW

30 Saturday March 19 WW v Leeds United

International break 21st - 30th March

31 Saturday April 2  WW v  Aston Villa

32 Saturday April 9  Newcastle United v WW

33 Saturday April 16 WW v Manchester City

34 Saturday April 23  Burnley v WW

35 Saturday April 30 WW v Brighton & Hove Albion

36 Saturday May 7 Chelski v WW

37 Saturday May 15 WW v Norwich City

38 Sunday May 22  Liverpool v WW 4pm ko


Arsenal Aston Villa Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion  Burnley Chelski Crystal Palace  Everton Leeds United Leicester City Liverpool  Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United  Norwich City Southampton Tottenham Hotspur   Watford West Ham United


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March 2021

    Fixtures scheduled and to be confirmed

    Wolves consultations with fans - Please send your ideas to Peter Abbott

    Pedro Neto - Ronaldo's successor

    January 2021 Newsletter

    Wolves entertainments


1 .Fixtures 2021  Currently P25 W7 D5 L9 GF22 GD -7 Points 26 Pos 11th


    Fixture updates for March

    25 Friday Feb 19-Leeds (h) 8pm BTSport W1-0

    26 Saturday Feb 27-Newcastle (a) 8pm Sky

    27 Tue Mar 2 Man City (a) 8pm BT

    28 Sat Mar 6 Aston Villa (a) 17:30 Sky

    29 Mon 15 Mar Liverpool (h) 8pm Sky

    Yet to be scheduled for broadcaster; Saturday unless stated

    30 Sat 3 Apr West Ham (h) tbc

    31 Apr 10-Fulham (a)

    32 Apr 17-Sheff Utd (h)

    33 Apr 24-Burnley (h)

    34 May 01-West Brom (a)

    35 May 08-Brighton (h)

    36 Wed May 12-Spurs (a)

    37 May 15-Everton (a)

    May15 FACF

    38 May 23-Man Utd (h)


2. Wolves fan consultations

As Peter Abbott mentioned when the Fans Parliament was reconsidering its future, Wolves wish to have more direct contact on issues which fans have (and other questions too), and propose to use direct contacts including a focus group approach.  However, they would like to gauge which to concentrate on and Peter has-been asked by the Club to ask London Wolves members for any suggestions for consultation topics for potential focus groups to then discuss and progress.   So please feed back your ideas to Peter at abbswolf@londonwolves.com.

Peter says "They are looking for more general areas to like they did with matchday experience.  (Not so much about the fans' return as this is already in hand.)  Nor,  say the rather large topic of ground redevelopment, but rather a composite part of that such as disabled access.

I've already suggested a couple:


    Integration with public transport (as anyone who has found less that 15 minutes between getting out of the ground and getting to the station).   Match day buses, park'n'ride - all sorts of aspects here.

    Improved exit strategy on local roads post match.

    And I know that Mark Feehan would love to see improvements to the club shop online experience."


So, if there's anything you would like to raise please get in touch with Peter within the next two weeks.


Fans Parliament


There was an overwhelming vote in favour from our members to transition to a Supporters' Trust, which was echoed by other supporter groups and in the WWFP members vote.   The transition effort and who will lead it (following the resignation of the originally elected chair) will now be decided at an EGM in the near future.   If you have any questions please contact Peter Abbott who will be advising. abbswolf@londonwolves.com


In this context West Ham have just announced a new engagement model - the FSA have been involved in consultations https://thefsa.org.uk/news/west-ham-united-unveil-new-engagement-model/


Former minister Helen Grant has launched a Bill to address Football Governance.  “The governance of English football is broken,” Grant told MPs. “Our national game, the beautiful game is in crisis.  “These issues are not new but have been laid bare and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, during which sadly football has failed to speak with one voice. We’ve seen much loved clubs go to the wall.” Grant’s bill seeks legislation to create an independent regulator that would govern all of English football from grass-roots to the top tier. Governance back in Parliament - read more...


3. Pedro Neto


So, Pedro Neto wants to be the best player in the world.  See the attached extract from the Telegraph before the Leeds match  Click on the picture to download the pdf


Talking of Leeds, remember this Alan Smith contribution from 2003?  https://youtu.be/qVOjBk6EKeU


While here's last night's  https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/02/19/video-leeds-united-keeper-meslier-takes-a-bizarre-premier-league-record-with-a-horribly-unlucky-own-goal-vs-wolves/


4. January 2021 Newsletter


In case you missed the last eNews, I have attached the latest newsletter again Available here


Congratulations to Steve for getting the newsletter into print, cataloguing Wolves first journey into Europe for decades, esJan 2021 Newsletterpecially when under the pressure of a front line job in the NHS.   We're pleased to attached your email copy.  For those with printed copies, they are in transit to the Slape Post Office and will be winging their way to you imminently.

In this issue we remember friends at Molineux and from WWLSC who have passed away during this last year, announce the winner of our Player of the Season trophy for 2019-20, present a virtual AGM to keep members informed as we were unable to convene in the summer, celebrate Anna Price's 300th appearance for Wolves Women while they suffer from another suspended season.  Historian David Dungar unearths what could be the earliest known London Wolves badge, while Steve reviews the newest of Wolves signings.  Match reports conclude the pre-pandemic Premier League season, with a brief dalliance with Champions League qualification possibilities in the constrained restart.   A special feature covers Wolves in Europe, reviews two great Wolves books, and has formal announcement of the Player of the Season 2019-20.  

Stuart was also delighted to be able to announce that London Wolves are the World Wide Wolves UK Supporters' Club of the year, partnering New York Wolves as the overseas club.   We expect to have a more comprehensive article in the new year ,together with the 2020-21season review.



4. Wolves entertainmentsYou may recall Roy Eagles' super Christmas events, especially those in the huge marquee at the Bluebrick.  In 2013, as chairman of Jody Craddock's testimonial year, Jason brought Jody along to the lunch.  In  2014 we were privileged to be joined by Jason and Lucy as they were fund raising for Breakthrough Breast Cancer before she sadly succumbed to the illness.   Jason, now with his wife Aimee and daughter Olivia, have continued these efforts, and we congratulate them for having passed the huge milestone of a quarter of a million pounds raised for B-B-C.   They've not stopped though, with more activities and the book sales - see below - also supporting both B-B-C and now, thanks to Olivia, Wolverhampton's neo natal unit


Latest issues from the Wolf Whistle podcast include Budgie, our player of the year 1982-84, the last England international before Conor Coady and now playing for Woking, pitchside announcer Steve Hermon who was in the ref's dugout when Brown slipped and Kenny Miller scored against ManU, the physio under Graham Hawkins, GT, Tommy Doc and others, Denis Conyerd; former Press Officer Paul Berry choosing a great XI with anecdotes, and, wait for it... Jamie O'Hara - which is a "must-listen-to".  This follows Darren Anderton (and that unfair nickname).   All at https://t.co/eAWdND7rTL?amp=1

These, hopefully, will appear in the second volume of Tales from the Tape.   Volume 1 of the book has now shipped, but is still available to order at TalesfromtheTape.co.uk - all proceeds to Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the neo-natal unit.  Over 7--- copies have been sold, over £6,000 raised for the charities plus £1,500 for the Steve Bull foundation.  It kicks off with one of our favourite event guests, right winger and record penalty taker, Terry Wharton and lightly trips through the decades.  Well, perhaps lightly is an overstatement until we get to Kights!    Jason looks at the dark days of the 80s and what really happened from the horse's mouth - Director Doug Hope, who worked with the Doog to save the club when everyone else had given up.   As well as the brightness of some of our great strikers, the real views of key managers, especially Dave Jones which entangled Jason with Jeff Stelling.  Four of our guests from that 2013 Xmas lunch are in the book while Mike's story is of course told in his "Happy Wanderer".  In case you hadn't realised, the subscriber editions, autographed by several players, covered the production costs, meaning that much much more of the funds go to the charities, and it is great to see several London Wolves members supported this.

I neglected to mention the great Chris Iwelumo/Mikey Burrows weekly podcast in the last eNews.  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/old-gold-club/id1438800849 Recent issues include Adam Proudlock (and a 4-0 versus Norwich) and our former sponsored player Neilly Collins.


Jacqui and Tim Spiers also bring up-to-date news and reviews of Wolves performances in The Molineux View, with guests such as, most recently, Bully and Thommo, and Tim continues to give much insight in his "The Athletic" articles.  They have also launched a Monday night quiz (Big Football Quiz Night) https://theathletic.co.uk/2330119/2021/01/25/the-athletics-big-football-quiz-nights/ raising money for prostate cancer.  The Molineux View is here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-molineux-view-a-show-about-wolves/id1495072830    Tim's summary of the Saints recovery analyses the role of "mind coach Julio Figueroa" plus the player attitudes for the cup defeat.


If you like the current wave of Wolves songs such as "Nuno had a dream" or "Big Willy Boly" and haven't yet bought the WolfPackHowlers cd there's still a chance to see their concert on behalf of Feed Our Pack with the Wolves Foundation on their facebook stream https://www.facebook.com/thewolfpackhowlers/videos/4239850572710696/?__cft__[0]=AZV4X7k4BstubGYf3VYaxr2JIZds8Z-9gCYLPmIVHPqafPnYzVmoJ0dy0tLmkfKFceL4gy6loI4r0iquwSkJP0xTcQMkaWHxVFRufGq8m_B5t6-xqjnafR1oWjxYVGVNAb1UeIJFefVC6gV3W6fw9Aiiol2dHhFp5xWuES5n2epddZtQTfbbOKAM-rQ_7JvOPoI&__tn__=R]-R

Steve Saul has relaunched the Thursday charity fundraising quiz nights -  supporting Sporting Minds UK asking for a minimum donation of £5 to play in the quiz and the link is:

https://www.sportingmindsuk.org/donate/  We are looking to start at 9pm prompt. The link for the quiz is below: https://bnionline.zoom.us/j/655519424  Meeting ID: 655 519 424.   You will need two devices, ideally a laptop to hear the quiz questions and a mobile or tablet to play the quiz. You will need to open a browser on your phone or tablet and look for: kwbit.com Play as a guest and then enter the play PIN. Steve emails details of the play PIN after charity payment


keep well and safe


Up the Wolves!



December 2020 Fans Parly Vote, Fixtures, rule, SkyJ Uncle Jorge, Win a shirt

From: London Wolves Webmaster <webmaster@Londonwolves.com>
Sent: 26 December 2020 16:09
To: London Wolves Members <web.master@londonwolves.com>
Subject: WWLSC eQ - FansParly - YES or No -IF YOU HAVEN'T RESPONDED please do + a Rule change, Dec/Jan fixtures & SkyJohnny + win a shirt


1. Please vote on Fans Parliament by 23:59 31/12/2020
2. Fixtures
3. Rule change

4. Sky JohnnyP, Uncle Jorge, and the transfer window
5. Win a signed Wolves shirt thanks to Mel Eves

We hope you have had a good Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year, with, hopefully a return to the Golden Palace.

Peter Abbott will take the results of our poll on the Fans' Parliament transition to a Supporters' Trust to the Parliament AGM in early January and is anxious to present a firm position to that meeting from London Wolves as one of the larger supporter groups.  So far, of those who have voted, including members of the committee, there is overwhelming support to make the transition but only about 15% of members have voted.  So please - a quick yes or no in reply, or an email to abbswolf@londonwolves.com or say yes on our Facebook page.  More details are in the original request forwarded below.  Please do this by the end of this awful year.  Then you can raise a glass..... and look forward to our 55th Anniversary Year.

2 .Fixtures
December

Spurs (h) Sun 27th, 7.15pm, Sky 

Man Utd (a) Tue 29th, 8pm, Amazon Prime

  JANUARY 2021

Brighton A Sat Jan 2 5:30pm Sky

Palace H Fri 8 Jan 7:45pm FA Cup3 BT

Everton H Tue Jan 12 8:15pm Sky

WBA H Sat Jan 16 12:30 BT Sport 

Chelski A Wed Jan 27 6pm BT

Palace A Sat Jan 30 3pm tbc & TV

 (i.e. should have been three "home" WWLSC matches and three at home)

3. Rule Change

As part of our affiliations to the Football Supporters' Association we should include in our members' rules a statement on inclusivity.  Most organisations now reflect this and it is, as well, a sensible precaution against difficult incidents.   The Executive have approved the insertion of new rule #36 and old 36 and 37 are renumbered.   This rule is effective now but requires approval at an AGM by the membership and will be brought forward for that approval next time we can hold one.  The general rules would now read

GENERAL

35. Any member may, at all reasonable times, request an inspection of The Club accounts.
36. W.W.L.S.C is an inclusive, positive and representative organisation, open and accessible to all supporters regardless of their age, income, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality or religious or moral belief(s) and without discrimination of any kind.
37. Life membership of W.W.L.S.C. shall be at the discretion of an A.G.M.
38. These rules may only be amended at an A.G.M. or at an E.G.M. convened for that purpose.

January 2021

a full set of the rules is on the rules page here

4. Sky Johnny P (in his column in the Star) on the transfer window and Uncle Jorge. 

The window opens on Saturday 2nd January running until 1st February. https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2020/12/26/sky-sports-johnny-phillips-nows-the-time-for-uncle-jorge-to-work-his-magic-at-wolves/

Sky Sports' Johnny Phillips: Now’s the time for Uncle Jorge to work his magic at Wolves
By Johnny Phillips RE: Wolves Published:26/12/2020

Fosun have a habit of providing answers just as the questions start to get louder. And there is one particular question on the lips of Wolves supporters right now: who is going to replace Raul Jimenez?
Performances have been inconsistent since the striker’s injury at Arsenal last month and he has been missed considerably, even against Chelsea when the team came good. Wolves have never needed a replacement more than they need one now, yet they are operating in the market at its absolute worst. A January transfer window in a post-Brexit reality is not an environment any self-respecting club wants to be relying upon for solutions.  With teenager Fabio Silva not quite ready and Owen Otasowie clearly not even so much as a makeweight in attack, the need to strengthen the side has never been so obvious. For the first time in Nuno Espirito Santo’s tenure, the head coach has not got the players he wants at his disposal. What makes the current situation difficult is that any new signing must be in a position to go straight into the first team.  One of the long-term recruitment strategies involves strengthening the base of British players at the club. This is for two reasons. The FA Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) points system for signing players outside the single market will apply to EU players once the Brexit transition takes place.  So Wolves need to find more value in the home market now that the cheaper EU nationalities are subject to the same non-EU regulations. Secondly, Premier League teams are not allowed any more than 17 non-homegrown players in their squad. UEFA defines homegrown players as those who, regardless of their nationality, have been trained by their club or another club in the same national association for at least three years between the age of 15 and 21. Back in February, Spurs only had four homegrown players, which is one of the reasons Joe Hart’s summer move to north London was not as surprising as it first appeared. The problem with the January market is that there is neither value nor an abundance of homegrown players available for a move. Wolves are as likely to secure a top British striker in Jimenez’s class as Nuno is to be arranging a summer holiday with Lee Mason.
Now, more than ever before, the club’s relationship with Mendes will come to the fore. It is hard to overstate the importance of Mendes when deals need to be struck. As was proved in the summer, when Matt Doherty moved to Spurs and was replaced with Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo, Wolves can now operate in the highest echelons of the market. But just as significant as the players Mendes has within his stable is his role as a broker.  Wolves have earmarked several potential overseas replacements for Jimenez. Acquiring one within their transfer model who can satisfy the new points criteria will be difficult.  Nuno needs a stop-gap replacement for his injured talisman rather than a player such as Silva, who was clearly brought in with future development in mind.  The question of risk reward comes in. How much money are Fosun prepared to outlay at a time when there is no value in the market? There is a pressing need to cover for between now and the end of the season, yet there is also a question surrounding when Jimenez will be able to return. Despite his remarkable progress, it is not a foregone conclusion that he will be ready for the start of next season.  Transfer talk can be tedious, particularly as so many targets come and go with the wind. But one fascinating prospective signing who would illustrate the club’s extensive reach is Serbian striker Luka Jovic. He has been marginalised since a much-hyped move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Real Madrid 18 months ago. That he is on the club’s radar has much to do with the current alignment with Gestifute. Although Jovic is with the LIAN Sports agency, Mendes is in prime position to broker any further move, having previously earmarked the player as a potential option for his close associate Jose Mourinho when he was Manchester United manager.  Jovic and Jimenez are former team-mates at Benfica, where Gestifute have been an influential presence for many years and played an integral part in securing the Mexican striker’s transfer to Wolves.  The 22-year old was an unused substitute as Real Madrid ran out 3-1 winners at Eibar last Sunday, and he has failed to win the trust of Zinedine Zidane since his 60million euro move to Spain.  Whether or not he leaves the Bernabeu any time soon is privy only to those close to the situation, but it is Gestifute’s role that would be pivotal to any deal. That is why Fosun keeps the agency close. Much changes quickly at this time of year. It could be Jovic or another striker altogether, but the point is that this elite agency can facilitate big moves quickly when required.  Relationships are important. There is a strong working understanding with Liverpool at present, following the transfers of Diogo Jota and Ki-Jana Hoever which were completed without any protracted fuss. That relationship would be beneficial if Divock Origi became a serious option, but at present Liverpool are in no hurry to sell and Nuno has his reservations about the player. 
Circumstances change, though. Where the hunt for Jimenez’s replacement ends could be at the feet of any number of targets at home or abroad that the club has worked diligently on


scouting.  Many supporters, perhaps understandably, have a ravenous appetite for transfer speculation, but with so many uncertainties in a fluid market there is little to be gained from second guessing any activity. What is not up for debate, though, is that the team has reached a point where it cannot continue effectively by maintaining the status quo.

5.  Win a 2019-20 signed Wolves shirt

Mel Eves, as luminary in the Rotary Club in Wolverhampton has always strongly supported local charities.  Thanks to Wolves he has acquired a signed 2019-20 season shirt which is being raffled on behalf of the Samaritans who are very very busy with the lockdowns.    A small donation gets a raffle entry at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/wolves-shirt-wolves-rotary-wolves-samaritans?fbclid=IwAR38jUUz7sUKbrc15DIGidWrsOAUHMQldV9V0f_kyc7hyP6RXgidn2mujEU

Up the Wolves!
Peter B
webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook
Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London



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Subject:  WWLSC eQuestion - YES or No reply please (To WW Parliament or to WW trust) Please Respond

Date:  Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:39:53 +0000

From:  London Wolves Webmaster <webmaster@Londonwolves.com>

To:  London Wolves Members <web.master@londonwolves.com>



To all WWLSC members
Wolves and the Fans' Parliament are agreed that the Fans' Parliament needs to change, especially given the much more communicative side of WW through their website, app and social media.  Supporters Clubs are being offered the chance to poll members before the Parly AGM in January.   Peter Abbott is our representative on the Parliament and the group looking at this, and strongly supports the plan.  Wolves, also, are emphasising Consultation, not Q&A and are supportive of change, potentially to a WWST.

Please either reply to this email with a YES (I support the move to a Supporters' Trust) or NO (I am happy with with the Parliament)
(plus any extra comments on this you'd like to make directly to Peter Abbott)


Alternatively, if you wish to send your vote directly to Peter please do, and also email him if you have comments or questions.  Peter is Abbswolf@LondonWolves.com
If you have anything you think should be taken into account in forming the trust please also let Peter know your thoughts or if you would like the Parly to stay then please give him some reasons so they can be fully taken into account at the AGM

(Before replying "I don't know what the Parliament does" please check out the minutes written by the eminent Wolves chronicler David Instone here https://www.wolves.co.uk/fans/fans-parliament/ )

We are indebted to Cheryl at Hatherton Wolves for this valuable description of what's happening and why

Wolves Fans Parliament transitioning to a Supporter’s Trust.

Why consult you all I hear you say! Well one thing the Fans Parliament admit to is being perceived as a Closed Shop and a Supporters' Trust is totally opposite to that.  A supporters consultation group should act with the authority of the wider fan base. The setup and constitution of fans parliament restricts the Democratic process required. I think most of us have heard of our Fans Parliament but we weren’t too sure what it did so I thought I would look into it and by doing that The Fans Parliament asked if the discussion could be opened up to memberships. So.....

What is a Supporters Trust?

A Supporters Trust is a democratic not for profit organisation of supporters. It is committed to strengthening the voice of supporters in the decision-making process at a club and strengthening the links between the club and the community it serves.

Supporters trusts are constituted as community benefit societies a form of cooperative that operates under a one member one vote principle. These societies are registered with the Financial Services Authority and any changes to the rules must be approved by the members and only become effective once the Financial Services Authority has agreed them, checking that they are in keeping with the spirit of the organisation. The members own all assets and liabilities collectively .Under FSA rules the trust must remain solvent if it is to continue to legally exist any profit made is either kept his reserves or reinvested to meet its objects.

In contrast to a supporters club the main aim of the Supporters Trust is to influence through consultation, the way that the football club is governed and that views of supporters are considered on all key decisions.

Clubs that already have a Supporters Trust include Liverpool , Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, and Leicester. (Arsenal charge £20, Fulham £10 pa but WW will try to avoid a charge by attracting sponsorship)

Creating a supporters trust is a big step. It requires active and committed leadership and will require the buy in of several members to set it up. The football supporters Association will assist during this transition, they have dedicated officers and template documents and guides that will help through the process. The present fans parliament also believe that the football club will get behind the transition because they hopefully will recognise that it’s another step on the path towards Wolves being a top six club on and off the field and they have already indicated the present Parliament approach needs refreshing.

Once the trust is set up a member vote will be organised to merge the present fans parliament into a new supporter’s trust. Membership to the supporters’ trust will be open to all Wolves supporters, there will be no restrictions on numbers as there presently is with the fans parliament. A steering committee would need to be formed to deliver the setup of the trust after which there would be a full member vote to elect the committee and the officers of the trust.

The fans parliament would like to hear all views at their next AGM which is scheduled for January.

The proposals above are those of the present fans parliament, however they need feedback from yourselves with regard to whether or not their suggestions are feasible and agreeable with supporters.

note: the Parly is currently a member of the FSA (as are we) but would be able to transition to being an affiliate member and gain more voting and access on the key issues for fans (VAR, ownership, fans in stadia, match scheduling,  pay-per-view, meetings with DCMS etc...)

So, if you have any opinions on the fans parliament transitioning to a supporters trust then please let Peter Abbott know. There is a tight time scale for responses, so please preferably respond by return rather than cogitating for too long.


Finally, after a typical Burnley visit and an atypical Nuno interview a brief reminder of the next few matches.

Fixtures
December - Spurs (h) Sun 27th, 7.15pm

, Sky 

- Man Utd (a) Tue 29th, 8pm, Amazon Prime*

  JANUARY 2021

- Brighton A Sat Jan 2 5:30pm Sky

- Palace H Fri 8 Jan 7:45pm FA Cup3 BT

- Everton H Tue Jan 12 8:15pm Sky

- WBA H Sat Jan 16 12:30 BT Sport 

- Chelski A Wed Jan 27 6pm BT

- Palace A Sat Jan 30 3pm tbc & TV


Merry Christmas all and please keep well and safe and Up the Wolves!
Peter B
webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook
Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London




August 2020 Premier League fixtures    

Dave Gilson RIP; Matt Doherty, Xmas dinner, Wolves fixtures, fans in Stadia, Fantasy Football, Traore, PotS, Interviews, Memorabilia, Breweries

    Dave Gilson RIP

    Player of the Season - last chance to Vote

    fixtures on TV, or not, plus Wolves Women

    Xmas dinner

    Matt Doherty

    Windows 95 shirts

    Memorabilia

    Breweries under threat - petition

    Wolves fixtures


We were very sad to learn that Dave "Ferdie" Gilson had passed away, just before his 85th birthday.    His first love was athletics, being a runner from his youth, and a member of  Polytechnic Harriers at 15 before moving on to Belgrave.  He was in the winning relay team in the picture on Facebook and was also associated with South London Harriers, whose membership included Gordon Pirie.  He had many stories of these days, but Wolves came a very close second to athletics, as he attended his first match in the 1940s and he was always keen to attend matches and other Wolves events.  He is pictured here at the Steve Saul run 1980 League Cup Final reunion dinner with Wolves legend Kenny Hibbitt

     


Much of the fixture information below hasn't changed yet (apart from the Man City match) so I have just forwarded it.   The EFL is allowing clubs to stream matches live to Season Ticket Holders, and MPs are putting pressure on the Premier League to follow suit, so watch out for official announcements.   There are press reports expecting changes from the 3pm stand kickoffs.

Out of 380 Premier League games there are 220 Premier League live TV games to be shared between Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon Prime (This split is 140 shown on Sky Sports, 58 on BT Sport and 22 on Amazon Prime).  The FSAs asks "What do the UK, North Korea and Saudi Arabia all have in common?" answering "Well as it stands, those are the only three countries in the world that you won't be able to see your Premier League team play all their games (legally) when the season gets back under way." More here https://thefsa.org.uk/news/top-flight-fans-message-to-premier-league-let-us-watch-our-teams/  They also link to an Independent article on issues for clubs including long-distance home fans

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-fixtures-dates-fans-allowed-supporters-attendance-latest-a9693076.html

All English Football League games will be available to watch from home while matches continue to be played behind closed doors or at limited capacity. A “flexible framework” has been agreed with Sky Sports to allow all games not televised live to be streamed online.  The EFL says it is a “temporary measure” that will be “subject to regular review” from early October.  Under the agreement season ticket holders will be able to stream their club’s home matches, with match passes also available for a £10 fee.’   (Sounds a bit pricey if you also have to buy a season ticket which you can't use, although Wolves rebate scheme would have roughly covered this).


Tomorrow Brighton & Hove Albion have a pre-season friendly against Chelsea and have around 2,500 fans attending (OUT OF A 30,600 capacity)


a reminder to Vote now - Please cast your vote - it's your last chance - by 31st August by replying to this email, contacting Dave Slape, or on-line at https://www.londonwolves.com/potsvote.html  Adama Traore is maintaining a slight lead over Captain Conor at the moment.  Conor is the only Wolves player named in the Europa League "Squad of the Season"


Christmas Dinner - December 3rd 2020

Assuming Covid-19 regulations allow it, Wolves Allstars are planning a Christmas Dinner, again at the Mount on Thursday December 3rd, with the appropriate social distancing as it might apply at the time.   More details to come - price around £35 per head, although booking a table would reduce this.  Please let Roy Eagles know if you are interested.


Fixtures


Wolves first fixture is an 8pm kick off against the Blades.  So far, only Wolves home game versus Manchester City has been selected for TV coverage - and moved to Monday September 21st with an 8pm kick off.   Also attached is a mini-guide for printing for the season, which is, of course, subject to lots of changes.  It is sized for folding to credit card size not full A4.


Wolves Women fixtures for the first half of the season have now been published, and these have been added below.


WWFC News


There have been rumours all week that Matt Doherty is being pursued by Spurs for £12-18m, as Wolves chase Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles.  A fee in the order of £15m has been reported by Sky as agreed with Spurs.   Our 2015 Player of the season has always been most approachable at the MTPs and we wish him well (but not against us in matches like Keano)











Thanks to Tim Rigby @Newbridge_Wolf for revealing the design inspiration for the new away shirt.  Let's hope it doesn't presage the "blue screen of death".


Memorabilia - Kenny Hibbitt meeting


Plus, watch out on the facebook page for a special Zoom teleconference coming up run by Gary Grant.  Gary sells Wolves memorabilia (and others) and is hosting one, with prizes, and Kenny Hibbitt next month.Gary runs several charity auctions - there is some nice stuff here http://www.bid4charities.com/auctions.php?id_cat=3


Finally an important message from CAMRA supported by our Chairman


The Government is set to increase the amount of tax paid by some small independent breweries in the UK. This could lead to brewery closures and less choice at the bar for you.  To protect our small breweries, the beers they make, and your choice at the bar we are now asking CAMRA members to sign  this petition [https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334066] on the UK Parliament petitions website, asking the Government to stop the changes.


The changes are going to be made to the Small Brewers’ Relief Scheme – CAMRA lobbied for the scheme to be introduced 20 years ago. It allows small brewers to pay less tax to compensate for the economies of scale in production enjoyed by larger brewers. Since Small Brewers Relief was introduced, the number of breweries has skyrocketed, along with choice at the pub.  Now the Government wants to take away tax relief from the brewers at the smaller end of the production scale so that larger ‘small’ brewers can pay less – it’s a ‘reverse Robin Hood’ tax. We need to persuade the Government to think again.  Please join me in signing the petition and sharing it with your friends and family – if 100,000 people sign it, it will be debated in Parliament.

Click here to sign and share the petition [https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334066]


Cheers, Nik Antona, CAMRA National Chairman, Campaign For Real Ale, 230 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW


Up the Wolves!


Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London



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Subject:  Wolves fixtures, fans in Stadia, Fantasy Football, Traore, PotS, Interviews

Date:  Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:16:59 +0100

From:  London Wolves Webmaster <webmaster@Londonwolves.com>

To:  London Wolves Members <web.master@londonwolves.com>



No sooner has the season finished than it is getting ready to restart.  Nuno had pleaded for extra time off after the 384 day long 2019-20 season, and the EPL generously gave Wolves (and Chelski) two days, while ManU get a week.  Sevilla meet Inter Milan in the final of the Europa League tonight with an 8pm kick off.   It is live on BT Sport and may be viewable on UEFA TV.


    Player of the Season - vote now

    Fans in Stadia and Wolves input to group with other fans

    AGM 2019-20

    Fantasy Football opportunity

    Congratulations to Adama Traore

    Transfers

    Interviews Ding Dong, Aaron, Jarvo, Kights and Jacqui  and now the Gouldfather

    Fixtures and WWLSC "home" matches

    Fixture Difficulty


Player of the Season - Vote now


Please cast your vote by 31st August by replying to this email, contacting Dave Slape, or on-line at https://www.londonwolves.com/potsvote.html  Adama Traore is maintaining a lead at the moment.


Fans in Stadia


Various fan polls and groups are promoting an "all fans back or no fans" position, which does seem to be the most popular option in social media postings.   If you have a view you may wish to let Peter A know (abbswolf@londonwolves.com).   The Government appears to be sticking to October as the earliest and no more than 30% of fans in spite of the Premier League promoting the position that the EPL is much better able to handle this.   Brighton and Hove Albion have offered to carry out a limited trial this weekend at a pre-season friendly.  


Wolves have asked fans to declare to the ticket office any groupings for attendance in limited numbers where they would like to be considered - please see Wolves statement at the end of this email.   You have until Monday 31st August to get in touch with Wolves.   e.g. Two family members not in the same household or two people normally travelling together.


Stuart's AGM statement on cancellation of the 2019-20 meeting


is on the website at https://www.londonwolves.com/agms.html#2020


Fantasy Football  Tournament


If you enjoy playing Fantasy Football and would like to benefit a good cause - please see this from Jason

Hi All! With the new football season approaching us we are always looking for ways to raise money when charities need it most!  My friend Marcus runs and hosts ‘Fantasy Football R Us’ and raises money each year for Breast Cancer Now and Birmingham Children’s Hospital!

All you need to do is donate £20 to either PayPal to marcusoakley@yahoo.co.uk or bank transfer ...Sort code 301856 Account number 00410770

....and email Marcus who is info@fantasy-footballrus.co.uk  and he will send you the details and register your team.

There are monthly cash prizes too so get in touch, get involved and have some fun!

Thank you - Jason

Jason Guy - FA Registered Intermediary

Corporate Director

www.ineedstafftoday.co.uk


Adama Traore

has been called up for Spain versus Germany (3rd) and Ukraine (6th) in September in the UEFA Nations League


https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2020/08/20/wolves-star-adama-traore-gets-spain-call-up/


Transfers - Chairman Shi


https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2020/08/20/wolves-will-stick-to-their-principles-in-transfer-market-says-jeff-shi/


Norman Ding Dong Bell and penalty saving Aaron McCarey plus Jacqui

are just the two latest recruits to the WolfWhistle podcast (at https://t.co/jRFJSRWjHI?amp=1 ), while Jacqui Oatley and Tim Spiers reflect on 383 days with a gutted Michael Kightly and look forward to the future with Matt Jarvis on the Molineux View at https://pod.fo/e/26aa7 but who might they be talking about "He’s probably given me more joy than any other Wolves player I can remember." ?

Congratulations also to Jacqui on her appointment as Pro-Chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton.

The  WolfWhistle's latest interview is with the Gouldfather, available now, although Mark F is refusing to listen as Jason didn't question Bobby about why he missed a winning goal at The Cottage, and was so far off target that he broke Mark's nose., leading to an MOTD cameo for Mark (was that where his TV career was launched?).


2020-21 Wolves Fixtures


London Wolves "Home" matches 2020-2021


Matches Saturday except where stated and days and times are subject to change for TV and UEFA competition rescheduling.

Normal weekday matches kick off at 7:45 and Saturday at 3pm unless stated (or changed)


01 Monday Sep 14-Sheff Utd (a) KO 8pm

02 Monday Sep 21-Man City (h) KO 8pm Live on Sky

Tue 22 Sep CC3

03 Sep 26-West Ham (a)

Tue 29 Sep CC4

04 Oct  3-Fulham (h)

05 Oct 17-Leeds (a)

06 Oct 24-Newcastle (h)

07 Oct 31-Crystal Palace (h)

08 Nov  7-Leicester (a)

09 Nov 21-Southampton (h)

10 Nov 28-Arsenal (a)

11 Dec  5-Liverpool (a)

12 Dec 12-Aston Villa (h)

13 Tue Dec 15-Chelsea (h)

14 Dec 19-Burnley (a)

Tue 22 Dec CCQF

15 Dec 26-Spurs (h)

16 Mon Dec 28-Man Utd (a)

17 Jan  2-Brighton (a)

Tue 5 Jan CCSF

Sat  9 Jan FAC3

18 Tue Jan 12-Everton (h)

19 Jan 16-West Brom (h)

Sat 23 Jan FAC4

20 Wed Jan 27-Chelsea (a)

21 Jan 30-Crystal Palace (a)

22 Tue Feb  2-Arsenal (h)

23 Feb  6-Leicester (h)

24 Feb 13-Southampton (a)

25 Feb 20-Leeds (h)

26 Feb 27-Newcastle (a)

Feb 27 CCF

27 Mar  6-Aston Villa (a)

28 Mar 13-Liverpool (h)

29 Mar 20-Man City (a)

Mar 20 FACQF

30 Apr 03-West Ham (h)

31 Apr 10-Fulham (a)

32 Apr 17-Sheff Utd (h)

Apr 17/18 FACSF

33 Apr 24-Burnley (h)

34 May 01-West Brom (a)

35 May 08-Brighton (h)

36 Wed May 12-Spurs (a)

37 May 15-Everton (a)

May15 FACF

38 May 23-Man Utd (h) ko 4pm


Wolves Fixtures cards to download/print/snapshot (the black one is out of date)


WOLVES WOMEN FIXTURES (1ST HALF + PSFs)


For updates and tables

http://fulltime-league.thefa.com/ListPublicFixture.do?divisionseason=579379782&league=872938


          DATE         TIME    HOME              AWAY           VENUE

MD1 20/09/20 14:00 A Leafield Ath    Wolves        Dickens Heath Sports Club

MD1 27/09/20 14:00 H Wolves      Solihull Moors CKW Stadium

MD1 30/09/20 19:45 A Sporting Khalsa Wolves     The Aspray Arena

MD1 04/10/20 14:00 H Wolves      Burton Albion   CKW Stadium

MD1 11/10/20 14:00 A The New Saints  Wolves     Park Hall Stadium

MD1 25/10/20 14:00 A Lincoln City     Wolves         Active Nation Yarborough

MD1 08/11/20 14:00 H Wolves      Long Eaton Utd CKW Stadium

MD1 22/11/20 14:00 A Boldmere        Wolves         Boldmere St Michaels FC

MD1 29/11/20 14:00 A Donc Rvrs Belles Wolves    ROSSINGTON MAIN FC

MD1 06/12/20 14:00 H Wolves        Bedworth Utd CKW Stadium

MD1 13/12/20 14:00 A Holwell Sports  Wolves       Holwell Sports F.C.

PSFs BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Sunday 30th Aug A Chichester and Selsey Ladies FC 14:00

Thursday 3rd SepA Nottingham Forest Ladies 19:45

Sunday 6th Sep  H Milton Keynes Dons FC Women 14:00

Sunday 13th Sep H Portsmouth FC Women 14:00



Difficulty table for the EPL fixtures by @PA Dugout.   You may notice that the aggregated betting odds put Villa and the Baggies in the bottom 3.  So Man City are the strongest to play, WW are seventh, and the Baggies least difficult.  The numbers across show when that team is playing the others ranked 1-20.



Up the Wolves!

Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   @WWLSC   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London


Wolves "bubble" message to STH


The club is asking all season ticket holders who do not share the same household, but wish to attend the same matches, to register these groupings with the ticket office before Monday 31st August.

Initial capacity calculations indicate that it will not be possible to accommodate all season ticket holders in Molineux at one time, during the initial process of gradually returning fans to matches. Therefore, 2019/20 season ticket holders will be randomly split into groups based on household address.

We are, however, aware that some supporters who do not share a household will be dependent on each other to attend matches. For example, a parent and child may not reside at the same address, but would need to be allocated into the same season ticket holder group.

Season ticket holders should advise the club of a non-household grouping through the club’s ticketing website tickets.wolves.co.uk. A guide to the registering of a group can be found here.

Supporter groups are limited to a maximum of ten supporters and registrations will close on Monday 31st August.

Season ticket holders who simply wish to be grouped within the same household need take no further action.

We thank you all for your continued support and patience during the ongoing pandemic and unprecedented time. Supporters can be assured that the club are currently exploring all options with regards to the return of fans and are working with the Premier League and relevant authorities to optimise Molineux’s capacity when fans are able to return. An update on ticketing policies with reduced capacities will be given in due course.




June 2020 Premier League reopening

- Message from the Chairman

- Contacting Peter Woodifield

- Carl Millward

- Project Restart starts with West Ham Sat 20 June

- TV coverage this season

- Stand in the South Bank behind closed doors

- Nuno article

- Abide with Me

- Newsletter


Message from Stuart - I hope all our members are staying safe and well, and looking forward to seeing you all again very soon.


Contacting Peter Woodifield

Peter had a computer crash and has had to change his email address.   Using Travel@londonwolves.com will connect to his private email.   If you need that he is now PeterWoodifield1@outlook.com


Carl Millward

As many of you know, sadly, Carl passed away in April having contracted Covid-19.  Roy managed to arrange for Carl to be included in the Wolves Memorial Service which was streamed live.  A very popular member of London Wolves, he will be sorely missed.  Barry wrote in April "London Wolves lost one of their own today. Carl Millward lost his short battle with the coronavirus. Our thoughts are with his wife Paula, family and close friends. God Bless You Carl RIP"   We plan to publish an obituary in the next Newsletter.  If you have input to that please email Editor@LondonWolves.com or reply to this email.


Project Restart - Saturday 20th June Away to West Ham (behind closed doors) on Sky Sports

The full programme of matches starts Friday June 19th  with Villa, Blades,  City and the Gooners completing their outstanding matches on Wednesday June 17.   Wolves' restart at the London Stadium.

Confirmed so far:

30 Saturday      20 June 17:30    Sky A West Ham    Wolves (London Stadium)

31 Wednesday 24 June 18:00    BT   H Wolves         Bournemouth (Molineux)

32 Saturday      27 June 12:30    BT   A Aston Villa   Wolves (Villa Park)

To be confirmed (A Saturday entry could be anything from Friday to Monday, Tuesday could be Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday) *times

Other matches to be scheduled and channel announced

33 Sat 4th July  - Arsenal (H); Sky

34 Tue 7th July - Sheff Utd (A); Sky

35 Sat 11th July - Everton (H);

36 Tue 14th July - Burnley (A);

37 Sat 18th July - Crystal Palace (H);

38 Sat 25th July - Chelsea (A) unconfirmed.  Normally all matches would kick off at the same time.


Since all matches are "behind closed doors" Wolves will offer a pro-rata credit towards 2020-21 season ticket or a refund may be requested to STH details here There are also match ticket refunds and they have refunded Peter for Olympiacos (away), West Ham and Villa.    If you have already paid Peter he will retain that against next season's purchases.  If you would prefer a refund he will send you a WWLSC cheque - please email him at Travel@London   They are not refunding Olympiacos home tickets at the moment,..awaiting UEFA confirmation


London Wolves Player of the Season voting is still open.


Wolves statement - with a link to a facility to automatically update your google/outlook diary with fixtures as announced is here https://button.ecal.com/ecal.html?eCalapiKey=63b3cf431c4de5706788eebce2c695fa5745417753833&envDataApiUrl=//api.ecal.com/apiv3/&parentDomain=admin.ecal.net&widgetId=57463bcea73642d262243ed2&ecalCdnUrl=//button.ecal.com/&gid=UA-54976678-1&widgetName=Wolves%20Sync%20to%20Calendar%20Button&__d=1579869438


How to watch on tv (Abbswolf, close your eyes now)


All 92 outstanding matches will be live on tv with some free.   Sky will broadcast 64 (with 25 free on skysports.com and the Pick channel); the BBC have 4 (BBC1 or BBC2 or iPlayer), BTSport have 20 (none free at the moment) and Amazon have  4.  Matches will all be played behind closed doors


*Match days/times are Friday: 8pm; Sat: 12.30pm 3pm, 5.30pm & 8pm; Sun: 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm & 7pm; Mon: 8pm; Tues, Weds & Thurs: 6pm & 8pm

TV coverage: If you already have Sky Sports, and BT Sport (directly or through Virgin Media) you'll get all matches but Amazon.   I think Amazon also streamed one of the December matches free so may try to tempt new subscribers.


    Free to air: Check your ordinary tv to find the Pick tv channel which is where Sky will broadcast their .  It's channel 11 on mine - do a digital retune if you can't see it.  BBC will probably be on BBC1 or BBC2 and on the iPlayer.

    BT Sport are offering a contract free deal at £25 pm details You can watch on a variety of platforms (tv, tablet, phone, pc)

    For Sky if you don't have Virgin Media or Sky boxes - a Now TV pass cheapest

    Amazon Prime subscription (with extras such as free delivery and ebooks costs £79 per year) It had the best presentation - even better than BT 4K and much better than Sky

    or a "pirate" streaming service (HESGOAL) or

    move abroad (or use a VPN to pretend you have) and watch the tv stream from Wolves tv (circa £5 per match).  (You may need to be careful with your mywolves details and UK credit cards.

    It's possible of course that pubs, especially with a tv in a garden, may become accessible before we get to the Chelski match.


Stand in the South Bank for behind closed door matches


Applications close on Tuesday - you need to upload a head and shoulders picture (although I've tried with our logo) and pay £7 but you also get a voucher for the restart programme edition.

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20200605-feature-in-the-molineux-stands-on-crowd-mosaic/


An interesting analysis of Nuno's effect - https://punditfeed.com/long-reads/wolves-tactics-nuno-espirito-santo/


Entertainment

In the meantime to keep you going for another 12 days, the Wolfwhistle podcast is still churning out Best XI and great full length interviews - most recently with Kenny Hibbitt.   Coming soon - the journos, starting with Sky's Johnny Phillips.  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wolf-whistle-podcast/id1490275360  There are also many competitions and links to others such as Karl Henry's shirt raffles.  The Old Gold Club is also going strong with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo - featuring recently Joleon Lescott on 2003 (and the "kneecapping")

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/features/20190918-old-gold-club-returns-for-second-season/


Abide with Me

You may remember Peter Davies singing in the Wembley choir to represent Wolves fans - the choir has reconvened virtually to fund raise - read the story here and on our facebook page

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20200526-fa-cup-fan-choir-produce-2020-abide-with-me-rendition/

Steve is looking at input for the end of season newsletter.   If you would like to share any stories you w


Apologies if you suffer any website disruption over the next few weeks as I plan move much of the material to an archive.  

October 2019 An Evening with Bully

Chairman Stuart Earl is delighted to confirm details of our very special "London Wolves Evening with Bully" for members courtesy of World Wide Wolves.   Steve and a Wolves Official will be travelling to London for a unique event on Wednesday 20th November.    


After detailed research on ale quality, private accommodation and bar snacks, Stoo has arranged this at 4:30pm for a 5pm start at The Grapes, 14 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AN in the upstairs room.  We expect to finish around 8:30pm.


The Grapes is near Leadenhall Market with easy access from Cannon Street, Liverpool St (10-12 mins walk), Fenchurch Street (3mins walk) and Bank stations (6mins walk).


There will be a small admission charge to cover our costs of just £10 per head, payable on the door.  


Please reply to this email to confirm if you will attend (or confirm directly to Stuart via the Facebook page) so that we can check numbers (there is a capacity limit) and provide sufficient bar snacks. NOTE - PLEASE EMAIL WEBMASTER@LONDONWOLVES.COM  There is also bar in the room with Peroni and other fizzy drinks and Guinness, while The Grapes will also supply TTLandlord, Pride, Doom and a guest ale from the bar downstairs.  


ps. If we reach room capacity we will have to restrict admission on a first-replied-first-served basis.

pps. Please note: this is not The Grapes owned by Sir Ian McKellen we visited on our South Bank North Bank walk (Limehouse/Wapping).


Talking of social events, Roy has nearly sold out  the second London Wolves table for his Xtra Special Xmas Dinner with Wolves Allstars on Thursday 5th December at 7pm at The Mount, Tettenhall (the night after the West Ham home game).  Confirmed former players participating - Captain Mel Eves, Kenny Hibbitt, King John, Steve Daley, Willie Carr, Adam Proudlock, Simon Osborn, Colin Brazier, Terry Wharton, and Paul Jones.  So, if you would like to join this illustrious crowd in support of Brest Cancer now please contact Roy by next Monday 6th November.  Social@LondonWolves.com or by phone.  The individual price is only £25 per head,  including 2 course dinner, reducing if table filled.

The Allstars are also playing this weekend with Karl Henry, Kights, Seyi and other noughties stars

Up the Wolves!


Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   Twitter -   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London



October 2019 WWLSC Flash: Roy's Xtra Special Xmas event, Allstars, Jamilla HT, + Revised fixtures


Roy's Xtra special Xmas dinner

On Wednesday 4th December Wolves play West Ham at the Golden Palace.  On Thursday 5th December at 7pm Roy has arranged a London Wolves table at the Wolves Allstars Christmas Dinner at the long standing Wolves hotel - the Mount in Tettenhall with Mel and the lads - many of the former players will be there.  The two course dinner is also another in aid of Breast Cancer now and Legacy4Lucy. Jason also promises live entertainment "with our very own striker and ‘Souled Survivor’ Simon Dunkley!'

Price £22.50 payable in full in advance to Roy Eagles Please call or email Roy (Social@londonwolves.com) to book your place. Currently only 4-5 places left but if demand warrants it we can try to book another table.   (Later Individual bookings at £25 per head.)

Jason tells us that he is expecting, as well as Captain Mel, Kenny Hibbitt, King John, Steve Daley, Willie Carr, Adam Proudlock, Simon Osborn, Colin Brazier, Terry Wharton, and Paul Jones



Allstars Charity Match November 3rd

If you can't wait until December to see the Allstars go to Wednesfield on Sunday 3rd November.  The match supports Breast Cancer now and Includes Mickey Holmes, Simon Osborn, Colin Taylor, Paul Jones, Karl Henry, Seyi Olofinjana, Tony Dinning, Adam Proudlock, and Capt Jody Craddock.  Will Michael Kightly sign in time to play?

There is an opportunity for children to be mascots for a £10 donation - follow and direct message @wolvesallstars on twitter



Wolves Women win again to make it 8 in a row

The ladies secure a 5-0 win over Solihull to remain well clear at the top of the table thanks to a Jamilla Palmer hat trick


Ladies table and fixtures here

http://fulltime-league.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=412303412&psSelectedDivision=495841721&psSelectedCompetition=0&psSelectedLeague=872938


Bitten by Wolves - Stories from the Soul of Molineux.


Sky and Wolves’ Johnny Phillips'  book is out now  ‘Bitten By Wolves - Stories from the Soul of Molineux’.  Some new voices and untold stories of the club’s pathway over recent decades up to present day. Book is available at the Molineux Megastore, Waterstones, WHSmith, Amazon, etc.  But Johnny is kindly offering London Wolves members a £2 Editors discount and you can order by emailing him at johnnyphillipsmedia@gmail.com

Endorsed by our Chairman (who might have got a mention with other WWLSC luminaries) it is a brilliant read including views from the two Steves, 2003, 2009, and current promoted players, Richard Skirrow, and fan groups.   Chapters include a Foreword by Matt Murray, Introduction, The Historian, Devotion (incl WWLSC), Seventies Icon, The Bhattis, Moment of Truth, Bully, A Different Wembley Day, Airwolf90, Taylor Made, The Secretary, The Landlady, Play-off Winners, Mick's Men, A Captain's Role, Family, Home and Away, A Coaching Revolution, Billy Wright, A Chinese Odyssey


TRAVEL - contact Peter Woodifield to book travel and tickets.   Contact details at https://www.londonwolves.com/travel.html


Thurs 24/10/19 v Besiktas (away)  see below

Sun 27/10/19 v Newcastle (away)  kick off 2pm

Outward - Depart Kings Cross 10:00  Arrive Newcastle 12:51

Return    - Depart Newcastle 17:29  Arrive Kings Cross 20:40

(N.B. There maybe a 2 day trip to this match)

Wed 30/10/19 v Aston Villa A Carabao Cup 19:45

Outward - Depart Euston 13:23   Arrive Birmingham New St 14:45

Return    - Depart Birmingham New St 23:10  Arrive Euston 01:13

(Local train between New St and Witton)

Fare TBA

Sat 2/11/19 v Arsenal (away) 3pm ko

The nearest London Underground tube station to the Emirates Stadium is Holloway Road (Piccadilly) only a few minutes walk from the stadium. This station is closed after matches. Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations (Piccadilly) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line) are also within walking distance.You can also catch a main line train from Kings Cross to Finsbury Park, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. Drayton Park Station which is situated right by the stadium is closed at weekends.

Thu 7/11/19 v Slovan Bratislava (home) 20:00

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham New St 14:26

               - Depart Birmingham New St 14:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:47

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45  Arrive Euston  01:13

Sun 10/11/19 v Aston Villa (home)  2pm

Outward - Depart Euston 08:50  Arrive Wolverhampton 11:10

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 17:45  Arrive Euston 19:36

Sat 23/11/19 v Bournemouth (away)

No official club trip. Any member wishing to go to this match please contact Travel Secretary.

Match tickets will almost certainly be restricted to away season ticket holders.

Thurs 28/11/19 Braga see below

Europa League Away matches - There will be no official club trips to the 3 Europa League away matches, 3/10/19 Besiktas, 24/10/19 Slovan Bratislava  or 28/11/19 Braga . You may wish to check with member Mark Griffiths for travel arrangements and with Wolves travel.Mark's website is www.ontheballtravel.com

At present (3/9/19)there is no information regarding match tickets for these games.


FIXTURES as at 19/10/19

The list sent last week had a couple of kick off errors which are corrected here.  Travel will be updated once Peter has been able to make arrangements.  For now, here are the effects of Sky /BT / AmazonPrime announcements

New Changes are


West Ham (h) Wed 4 Dec 7.30; Brighton (a) Sun 8 Dec 4.30;Spurs (h) Sunday 15 Dec 2pm;Man City (h) Friday 27 Dec 7.45; Liverpool (a) Sunday 29 Dec 4.30;Liverpool (h) Thursday 23 Jan 8pm


EU Thursday 24 July, 1st  August 3rd Qualifying round legs v Crusaders W 6-1 on aggregate

EU Thursday 8th,  August 3rd Qualifying round legs v Pyunik W 8-0 on aggregate

01 Sunday 11 August 2019 A Leicester 15:00 King Power Stadium D0-0

D1-1 02 Monday 19 August20 2019 H Man Utd 20:00 Molineux Sky D1-1

EU Thursday 22nd August Europa Play off round A Torino W3-2

03 Saturday 24 August 2019 H Burnley 15:00 Molineux >> Sunday D1-1

EU Thursday 29th August Europa Play off round H Torino W2-1 agg 5-3

04 Sunday 1 September 2019 A Everton 14:00 Goodison Park Sky L3-2

05 Saturday 14 September 2019 H Chelsea 15:00 Molineux L2-5

L3-2 EUM1- Thursday 19 September 2019 H Braga 8pm BT W 1-0

06 Sunday 22 September 2019 A Crystal Palace 14:00 tbc Selhurst Park D1-1

CC3 Wednesday 25 September 2019 H Carabao cup 3rd Round Reading 19:45 Molineux W FT1-1 4-3 pens

07 Saturday 28 September 2019 H Watford 15:00 Molineux W-2-0

EUM2- Thursday 03 October 2019 A Besiktas 5:55pm ko BT W 0-1

08 Sunday 6 October 2019 A Man City 14:00 Etihad W0-2

09 Saturday 19 October 2019 H Southampton 15:00 Molineux D1-1

-----EPL P9 W2 D5 L2 Pts  11 GF 10 GD +0 Posn 12-----

-----UEFA P2 W1 L1 GD +0 Pts 3 Posn 3rd (to qualify)-----------------------------------------------

EUM3- Thursday 24 October 2019 A Slovan Bratislava 5.55pm (limited tickets) BT

10 Sunday 27 October 2019 A Newcastle 14:00 St. James' Park Sky

CC4 Wednesday 30 October 2019 H Carabao cup 4th Round Aston Villa 19:45

11 Saturday 2 November 2019 A Arsenal 15:00 Emirates

EUM4- Thursday 07 November 2019 H Slovan Bratislava 8pm BT

12 Sunday 10 November 2019 H Aston Villa 14:00 Molineux Sky

13 Saturday 23 November 2019 A Bournemouth 15:00 Vitality

EUM5-28 Thursday November 2019 A Braga 5.55pm BT

14 Sunday 1 December 2019 H Sheffield Utd 14:00 tbc Molineux

15 Wednesday 4 December 2019 H West Ham 19:30 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video) MOVED, note earlier ko

16 Sunday 8 December 2019 A Brighton 16:30 Amex MOVED SKY

EUM6- Thursday 12 December 2019 H Besiktas  8pm BT

17 Sunday 14 December 2019 H Spurs 14:00  Molineux

16th December UEFA knock out round of 32 draw

18 Saturday 21 December 2019 A Norwich 15:00 Carrow Road for Abbswolf

19 Friday 27 December 2019 H Man City 19:45 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video) MOVED

20 Sunday 29 December 2019 A Liverpool 16:30 Anfield MOVED SKY

2020

21 Wednesday 1 January 2020 A Watford 15:00 Vicarage Road BT Sport

FAC3 Saturday 4 January 2020 FA Cup 3rd round

22 Saturday 11 January 2020 H Newcastle 15:00 Molineux

23 Saturday 18 January 2020 A Southampton 15:00 St. Mary's

24 Thursday 23 January 2020 H Liverpool 20:00 Molineux  MOVED BT

25 Saturday 1 February 2020 A Man Utd 15:00 Old Trafford

26 Saturday 8 February 2020 H Leicester 15:00 Molineux

EU KO32-1 20 February

27 Saturday 22 February 2020 H Norwich 15:00 Molineux

EU KO32-2 27 February

28 Saturday 29 February 2020 A Spurs 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

29 Saturday 7 March 2020 H Brighton 15:00 Molineux

30 Saturday 14 March 2020 A West Ham London Stadium

31 Saturday 21 March 2020 H Bournemouth 15:00 Molineux

32 Saturday 4 April 2020 A Aston Villa 15:00 Villa Park

33 Saturday 11 April 2020 H Arsenal 15:00 Molineux

34 Saturday 18 April 2020 A Sheffield Utd 15:00 Bramall Lane

35 Saturday 25 April 2020 H Everton 15:00 Molineux

36 Saturday 2 May 2020 A Burnley 15:00 Turf Moor

37 Saturday 9 May 2020 H Crystal Palace 15:00 Molineux

38 Sunday 17 May 2020 A Chelsea 15:00 Stamford Bridge  - Mark says this was deliberately designed by the EPL so that Mark Griffiths can run another river boat cruise as he did two years ago to Fulham...he's already booking it - watch this space.


Home in gold, away in blue, southern in green for LW, Europa League in purple other cups

Emirates FA Cup Final Final Saturday 23 May 2020


There has been considerable kick back about the week-late announcements and, from Nuno and Pep Guardiola, complaints about the limited recovery times between matches http://www.fsf.org.uk/latest-news/view/fan-anger-at-premier-leagues-latest-tv-fixture-delay


https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wolves-fixtures-liverpool-manchester-city-december-christmas-2019-wolverhampton-wanderers-news-816845


https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com/2019/10/20/20922188/pep-guardiola-weighs-in-on-fixtures-congestion


and finally, for light relief, Wolves FIFA player ratings uncovered

https://tv.wolves.co.uk/player?feedId=81e4f698-9dbf-4e6f-b6a1-18963bf6539b&sectionId=eaeaef9e-c1ae-4ae5-8baa-320a22e88587&entryId=0_0f9mak27#


Up the Wolves!

Peter B

webmaster@LondonWolves.com website   Twitter -   Facebook

Founded 1966 - Official Supporters' Club - Worldwide Wolves - London


Subject:  LW eNews Sep2019 : Peter W's travel to October incl Europa fixtures; Accommodation; London Wolves Magazine July 2019; London TV Pubs, Fixtures & Changes - WW, U23 U18 Wolves Women;, WW Europa Tickets, FSF



Date:  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 21:40:49 +0100

From:  London Wolves Webmaster <webmaster@Londonwolves.com>

To:  London Wolves Members <web.master@londonwolves.com>



Peter Woodifield's travel update including the Europa League matches


    Peter Woodifield's Travel September-October

    Overnight accommodation near Molineux

    130 years of the Golden Palace

    London Wolves July 2019 Magazine

    London Pubs for tv matches

    Fixtures Men, U23, U18

    Wolves Women Fixtures

    (Breakthrough) Breast Cancer Now fundraising 1Keme & Matt Murray


2019-20 Season Travel from Peter Woodifield  key = Europa League, Home, Away


NOTE: if you are going to Molineux,  take a credit/debit card, preferably with the ))) symbol or enable cashless payment on your phone as Wolves concourse hospitality areas are going cashless.


Sat 14/9/19 v Chelsea H

Outward - Depart  Euston  09:43 (later) Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56

Thu 19/9/19 v Braga (home) -

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham Intl 14:13

                - Depart Birmingham Intl 14:18 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:53

Sun22/9/19 v Crystal Palace A

The nearest railway stations are Selhurst, Thornton Heath or Norwood Junction, all of which are served by London Victoria mainline station. Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction are also served by trains from London Bridge. Journey time approx 30 minutes. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to Selhurst Park from each of these stations.

Wed 25 September v Reading H Carabao Cup 19:45

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham Intl 14:13

               - Depart Birmingham Intl 14:18 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:53

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45  Arrive Euston  01:13

Sat 28/9/19 v Watford H

Outward - Depart  Euston  09:43 (later) Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56

Thurs 3/10/19 v Besiktas (away)  see below

Sun 6/10/19 v Man City (away)   kick off 2pm

Outward - Depart Euston 08:20  Arrive Manchester Piccadilly 11:00

Return    - Depart Manchester Piccadilly 17:35  Arrive Euston  19:59 (N.B. There maybe a 2 day trip to this match)

Sat 19/10/19 v Southampton (home)

Outward - Depart Euston 09:43  Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45  Arrive Euston  20:56

Thurs 24/10/19 v Besiktas (away)  see below

Sun 27/10/19 v Newcastle (away)  kick off 2pm

Outward - Depart Kings Cross 10:00  Arrive Newcastle 12:51

Return    - Depart Newcastle 17:29  Arrive Kings Cross 20:40

(N.B. There maybe a 2 day trip to this match)

Sat 2/11/19 v Arsenal (away)

The nearest London Underground tube station to the Emirates Stadium is Holloway Road (Piccadilly) only a few minutes walk from the stadium. This station is closed after matches. Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations (Piccadilly) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line) are also within walking distance.You can also catch a main line train from Kings Cross to Finsbury Park, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. Drayton Park Station which is situated right by the stadium is closed at weekends.

Thu 7/11/19 v Slovan Bratislava (home)

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham New St 14:26

               - Depart Birmingham New St 14:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:47

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45  Arrive Euston  01:13

Sun 10/11/19 v Aston Villa (home)  

Outward - Depart Euston 08:50  Arrive Wolverhampton 11:10

Return    - Depart Wolverhampton 17:45  Arrive Euston 19:36

Sat 23/11/19 v Bournemouth (away)

No official club trip. Any member wishing to go to this match please contact Travel Secretary.

Match tickets will almost certainly be restricted to away season ticket holders.

Thurs 28/11/19 Braga see below

Europa League Away matches - There will be no official club trips to the 3 Europa League away matches, 3/10/19 Besiktas, 24/10/19 Slovan Bratislava  or 28/11/19 Braga . You may wish to check with member Mark Griffiths for travel arrangements and with Wolves travel.Mark's website is www.ontheballtravel.com

At present (3/9/19)there is no information regarding match tickets for these games.


Overnight accommodation


Harley Bill (Singleton) asked us to publicise his B&B which is 4 miles from Molineux, a short bus ride.    He can be contacted by email at harleybill@outlook.com Well used already by London Wolves members, Bill has several room options including a double en-suite - from £20 / night including his special breakfast.


130 years of the Golden Palace

Wolves will be celebrating 130 years at Molineux at the Chelski match (Saturday 14th September).  If you have special memories of the place please email molineux130@wolves.co.uk and send video or pictures.   Between us we could probably fill a few hours of video.  More details here - send by 6th September - https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20190829-send-your-molineux-memories-for-130th-anniversary/  Personally I've gone for a tall Irishman against Hull.... with Knocker sitting on the ball as a runner up ahead of Mike Bailey's debut


Steve Ray's London Wolves July 2019 Newsletter was attached to a previous email.   The magazine is available at https://www.londonwolves.com/newslet.html   The next issue will include Geoff's Naked Ladies.


London Pubs for TV matches

If you can't make the match when it is televised a group of London based Wolves fans, led by Alex Hodgson are getting together to watch in a pub.  They've selected Belushi's near Borough Market 161-165, Borough High St, London SE1 1HR.  To keep an eye on planned meet-ups follow @LDNWLVS  The Chairman, of course, frequents his Charlton local, The Rose of Denmark


FIXTURES


Europa League key dates

25 July: Second qualifying round, first leg 1 August: Second qualifying round, second leg

22 July: Third qualifying round draw, Nyon  8 August: Third qualifying round, first leg 15 August: Third qualifying round, second leg

5 August: Play-off round draw, Nyon 22 August: Play-off round, first leg 29 August: Play-off round, second leg

30 August: Group stage draw, Monaco

19 September: Group stage, matchday one H Braga 8pm ko

M2-03 October 2019  A Besiktas 5:55pm ko

M3-24 October 2019 A Slovan Bratislava 5.55pm ko

M4-07 November 2019 H Slovan Bratislava 8pm ko

M5-28 November 2019 A Braga 5:55pm ko

M6-12 December 2019 H Besiktas 8pm ko

 16 December 2019 Draw for knockout roundof 32  (Group Leaders and runners up qualify)

Europa League matches are expected to be available on BT Sports (and BT Sports on VirginMedia)


Fixture changes. so far

Match #1 Foxes A moved to Sun 11 Aug 2pm ko.

Man Utd H to Monday 19Aug 8pm Sky

Everton A to Sunday 1Sep 2pm Sky

Newcastle A moves to Sunday 27 Oct 2pm Sky

Crystal Palace A moves to Sunday 22nd Sepember

Man City A moves to Sunday 6 November 2pm


It is expected that all Europa League group matches will be televised via BT  UEFA have agreed price capping for matches


2019-20 Fixtures London Wolves “Home matches”

●    AFC Bournemouth Sat 23 November

●    Arsenal Sat 2 November

●    Brighton & Hove Albion Sat 7 December

●    Chelski Sun 17 May  

●    Crystal Palace Sun22 Sep

●    Norwich (for Abbswolf) Sat 21 Dec

●    Southampton Sat 18 January

●    Tottenham Hotspur  Sat 29 Feb

●    Watford Sat 27 April

●    West Ham United  Sat 14 March

●    Watford Sat 1 Jan 2020

            

Subject of course to change by Sky/BT (see above)


Wolverhampton Wanderers  fixtures 2019-20


Note: WW qualified to Europa League group stage on Thursdays.  Saturday matches will move to Sundays.  Many "fictures" are likely to change as Wolves progress in the Europa League. Follow fixtures here https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/matches/#/rd/200114.

These six fixtures result in the group winners and runners up progressing to the knock phase of 32 teams.  The league round consists of 8 winners from play-off round (Champions Path) e.g. Celtic; 13 winners from play-off round (Main Path) eg WW; 12 domestic cup winners from associations 1–12; 1 domestic league fourth-placed team from association 5; 4 domestic league fifth-placed teams from associations 1–4; 4 losers from Champions League play-off round (Champions Path); 2 losers from Champions League play-off round (League Path); 4 losers from Champions League third qualifying round (League Path) and include Arsenal and ManU.  Wolves are drawn in group K against Besiktas JK (Turkey)  SC Braga (Portugal) and SK Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)


EU Thursday 24 July, 1st  August 3rd Qualifying round legs v Crusaders W 6-1 on aggregate

EU Thursday 8th,  August 3rd Qualifying round legs v Pyunik W 8-0 on aggregate

01 Sunday 11 August 2019 A Leicester 15:00 King Power Stadium D0-0

D1-1 02 Monday 19 August20 2019 H Man Utd 20:00 Molineux Sky D1-1

EU Thursday 22nd August Europa Play off round A Torino W3-2

03 Saturday 24 August 2019 H Burnley 15:00 Molineux >> Sunday D1-1

EU Thursday 29th August Europa Play off round H Torino W2-1 agg 5-3

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04 Sunday 1 September 2019 A Everton 14:00 Goodison Park Sky

05 Saturday 14 September 2019 H Chelsea 15:00 Molineux

EUM1- Thursday 19 September 2019 H Braga 8pm BT

06 Sunday 22 September 2019 A Crystal Palace 14:00 tbc Selhurst Park

CC3 Wednesday 25 September 2019 H Carabao cup 3rd Round Reading 19:45 Molineux

07 Saturday 28 September 2019 H Watford 15:00 Molineux

EUM2- Thursday 03 October 2019 A Besiktas 5:55pm ko BT

08 Sunday 6 October 2019 A Man City 14:00 Etihad

09 Saturday 19 October 2019 H Southampton 15:00 Molineux

EUM3- Thursday 24 October 2019 A Slovan Bratislava 5.55pm BT

10 Sunday 27 October 2019 A Newcastle 14:00 St. James' Park Sky

11 Saturday 2 November 2019 A Arsenal 15:00 Emirates

EUM4- Thursday 07 November 2019 H Slovan Bratislava 8pm BT

Sunday match moves yet to be comfirmed.  December Sky/BT coverage due to be confirmed 16 Sep (for Nov) and 11 Oct (for Dec)

12 Sunday 10 November 2019 H Aston Villa 14:00 Molineux tbc

13 Saturday 23 November 2019 A Bournemouth 15:00 Vitality

EUM5-28 Thursday November 2019 A Braga 5.55pm BT

14 Sunday 1 December 2019 H Sheffield Utd 14:00 tbc Molineux

15 Tuesday 3 December 2019 H West Ham 19:45 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video) tbc

16 Saturday 7 December 2019 A Brighton 15:00 Amex

EUM6- Thursday 12 December 2019 H Besiktas  8pm BT

17 Sunday 14 December 2019 H Spurs 15:00  Molineux tbc

16th December UEFA knock out round of 32 draw

18 Saturday 21 December 2019 A Norwich 15:00 Carrow Road for Abbswolf

19 Thursday 26 December 2019 H Man City 15:00 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video)

20 Saturday 28 December 2019 A Liverpool 15:00 Anfield

2020

21 Wednesday 1 January 2020 A Watford 15:00 Vicarage Road

FAC3 Saturday 4 January 2020 FA Cup 3rd round

22 Saturday 11 January 2020 H Newcastle 15:00 Molineux

23 Saturday 18 January 2020 A Southampton 15:00 St. Mary's

24 Tuesday 21 January 2020 H Liverpool 19:45 Molineux

25 Saturday 1 February 2020 A Man Utd 15:00 Old Trafford

26 Saturday 8 February 2020 H Leicester 15:00 Molineux

EU KO32-1 20 February

27 Saturday 22 February 2020 H Norwich 15:00 Molineux

EU KO32-2 27 February

28 Saturday 29 February 2020 A Spurs 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

29 Saturday 7 March 2020 H Brighton 15:00 Molineux

30 Saturday 14 March 2020 A West Ham London Stadium

31 Saturday 21 March 2020 H Bournemouth 15:00 Molineux

32 Saturday 4 April 2020 A Aston Villa 15:00 Villa Park

33 Saturday 11 April 2020 H Arsenal 15:00 Molineux

34 Saturday 18 April 2020 A Sheffield Utd 15:00 Bramall Lane

35 Saturday 25 April 2020 H Everton 15:00 Molineux

36 Saturday 2 May 2020 A Burnley 15:00 Turf Moor

37 Saturday 9 May 2020 H Crystal Palace 15:00 Molineux

38 Sunday 17 May 2020 A Chelsea 15:00 Stamford Bridge  - Mark says this was deliberately designed by the EPL so that Mark Griffiths can run another river boat cruise as he did two years ago to Fulham...he's already booking it - watch this space.

Home in gold, away in blue, southern in green for LW, Europa League in purple other cups

Emirates FA Cup Final Final Saturday 23 May 2020


Forecasts of difficulty again predict a 7th place finish

Premier League first half season version here https://www.premierleague.com/news/1258633  More information on the fixture pages of the main website



Under 23s

U23 PL2 unless stated

Friday 23rd Aug AWAY 19:00 Blackburn Rovers W 1-2

Friday 30th Aug HOME 19:00 Wolves Leicester City L0-2

Saturday 14th Sep AWAY Manchester City 13:00

Friday 20th Sep HOME Arsenal 19:00

Tuesday 24th Sep AWAY Carlisle United 19:45 Leasing.com Trophy

Friday 27th Sep HOME Southampton  19:00

Tuesday 1st Oct AWAY Morecambe 19:45 Leasing.com Trophy

Sunday 20th Oct AWAY Liverpool 14:00

Saturday 26th Oct HOME Tottenham Hotspur  13:00

Friday 1st Nov AWAY Derby County  19:00

Tuesday 5th Nov AWAY Blackpool 19:45 Leasing.com Trophy

Wednesday 20th Nov HOME Paris Saint-Germain 19:00 PL International Cup

Saturday 23rd Nov HOME Chelsea 13:00

Wednesday 27th Nov HOME Athletic Club 19:00 PL International Cup

Monday 9th Dec HOME Brighton & Hove Albion  19:00

Monday 16th Dec AWAY Everton  19:00

Sunday 22nd Dec HOME Liverpool 19:00 PL International Cup

Friday 3rd Jan AWAY Leicester City  19:00

Friday 10th Jan HOME Blackburn Rovers  19:00

Monday 3rd Feb AWAY Southampton  19:00

Monday 17th Feb HOME Liverpool  19:00

Monday 2nd Mar AWAY Tottenham Hotspur  19:00

Monday 16th Mar HOME Derby County  19:00

Friday 3rd Apr AWAY Chelsea  19:00

Friday 17th Apr HOME Manchester City  19:00

Friday 1st May AWAY Arsenal  19:00


 EFL Trophy

The U21s will again participate in the EFL trophy won last year by Kenny Jackett's Pompey from week commencing August 12th. (P Abbott input)


U18 - Premier League U18 North

Saturday 31st Aug AWAY Sunderland  11:00

Saturday 14th Sep AWAY Middlesbrough  11:00

Saturday 21st Sep HOME West Bromwich Albion  11:00

Saturday 5th Oct  AWAY Manchester City  12:00

Saturday 19th Oct HOME Everton  12:00

Saturday 2nd Nov  AWAY Manchester United  11:30

Saturday 9th Nov  AWAY Derby County  11:00

Saturday 30th Nov AWAY Newcastle United  11:00

Saturday 7th Dec  HOME Blackburn Rovers  12:00

Saturday 4th Jan  HOME Stoke City  11:00

Saturday 1st Feb  AWAY Liverpool  12:00

Saturday 15th Feb HOME Sunderland  13:00

Saturday 22nd Feb HOME Middlesbrough  13:00

Saturday 29th Feb AWAY West Bromwich Albion  11:00

Saturday 14th Mar HOME Manchester City  12:00

Saturday 21st Mar AWAY Everton  12:00

Saturday 4th Apr  HOME Derby County  11:00

Saturday 18th Apr HOME Newcastle United  11:00

Saturday 25th Apr AWAY Blackburn Rovers  12:00


Women's Division 1 Midlands


    Sunday 18th Aug HOME   Lincoln City Women  14:00 W3-1

    Sunday 25th Aug Home FAWNL Cup Sporting Khalsa Women  14:00 W4-2

    Sunday  1st Sep AWAY   Burton Albion Ladies  14:00

    Weds    4th Sep HOME   The New Saints LFC  19:45

    Sunday  8th Sep HOME   Leicester United WFC  14:00

    Sunday 15th Sep AWAY   Leafield Athletic LFC  14:00

    Sunday 29th Sep HOME   Doncaster Rovers Belles  14:00

    Weds    9th Oct HOME   Sporting Khalsa Women  19:45

    Sunday 20th Oct AWAY   Solihull Moors FC Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 27th Oct AWAY   Bedworth United FC Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 10th Nov HOME   Long Eaton United Ladies  14:00

    Sunday  8th Dec AWAY   Birmingham & West Midlands Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 12th Jan AWAY   Lincoln City Women  14:00

    Sunday  2nd Feb HOME   Burton Albion Ladies  14:00

    Sunday  9th Feb AWAY   Leicester United WFC  14:00

    Weds   19th Feb AWAY   The New Saints LFC  19:45

    Sunday 23rd Feb HOME   Leafield Athletic LFC  14:00

    Sunday  8th Mar AWAY   Doncaster Rovers Belles  14:00

    Thurs  19th Mar AWAY   Sporting Khalsa Women  14:00

    Sunday 22nd Mar HOME   Solihull Moors FC Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 29th Mar HOME   Bedworth United FC Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 26th Apr AWAY   Long Eaton United Ladies  14:00

    Sunday 10th May HOME   Birmingham & West Midlands Ladies  14:00  



Other Wolves news

See the link above for the 130th anniversary

It is likely the Player of the Season presentation for last season will take place at Compton


Transfers

In:

There is an article on Patrick Cutrone on the website at https://www.londonwolves.com/cutrone.html


Meanwhile, Wolves E&S reporter Tim Spiers, who joined the train set writing a nice article for the 50th, is moving on.  He's been a great source of information over the years.  Joe Edwards is taking over working with Nathan Judah and another reporter will join.   Joe is @JoeEdwards_Star


Ticket Prices


Europa League


Europa League Season Ticket

Billy Wright and Steve Bull Stands: Adult: £60 65+ & Under-21*: £42.50 Under-17: £15

Stan Cullis and Sir Jack Hayward Stands: Adult: £55 65+ & Under-21*: £38 Under-17: £15


Individual match ticket prices for the Besiktas game are as follows:

Billy Wright and Steve Bull Stands  Adult: £30 65+ & Under-21*: £20 Under-17: £5

Stan Cullis and Sir Jack Hayward Stands Adult: £25 65+ & Under-21*: £15 Under-17: £15

Individual match ticket prices for the Braga and Slovan Bratislava games are as follows:

All stands  Adult: £20 65+ & Under-21*: £15 Under-17: £5


Carabao Cup prices Adult: £15; 65+ & Under-21*: £10 ;Under-17: £5


(Breakthrough) Breast Cancer Now fundraising 1Keme * Matt Murray

  Jason recently broke through the £200,000 mark in Legacy4Lucy fundraising.  One of Jason's next events is another super evening at the Mount Hotel. Another Breast Cancer Now Fundraising Dinner with Carl Ikeme 10th October at the Mount Hotel.  Roy is considering, based on fixtures, whether we can book a table.  Tweet/message Jason at @wolvespremier if you wish to book individually.  Note that there is a no-food option.



FSF - focus on Bury, UEFA pricing and the new away fans survey http://fsf.org.uk/


Up the Wolves!



LW July 19 - Peter W's travel to September; Mexico, AGM, PL Asia Cup, Naked Ladies, AGM, Transfers, Fixtures & Changes, WW, FSF

    Si Señor - in the final on Monday's tv

    Peter Woodifield's Travel July-September

    AGM - in two week's time

    Premier League Asia Cup (live on Sky)17/20 July

    Naked Ladies

    Billy Wright by Vicky Wright

    Fixtures

    Wolves Women Fixtures

    Transfers and other Wolves news

    FSF


Not long now with an early Europa League start for Wolves for those of you suffering from withdrawal symptoms.  Don't forget the Ladies and the U23s have extensive pre-season schedules starting tomorrow and today.


Si Señor

Raúl Jiménez and Mexico have won through to the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday versus USA.   The match will be televised on Monday at noon on FREESPORTSHD (channel 553 on VirginMedia 422 on Sky).  Raúl needs one more goal to move to the golden boot position, and not forgetting his many assists.  Sports Illustrated has Mexico as the favourites for the match at Soldier Field "Paced by an attack led by Wolverhampton Wanderers star Raúl Jiménez (five goals) and LA Galaxy loanee Uriel Antuna (four), Mexico will be favored in front of a sold-out, partisan crowd."


2019-20 Season Travel from Peter Woodifield  key = Europa League, Home, Away

Message from Peter Woodifield

if you require match tickets or train tickets for the first three League games of the season please get your requests in to Peter - preferably by email or text message - by 22nd July at the latest for the first two and the 6th Aug for the third. Please do not phone him as he will be away on holiday.


Thu 25/7/19 v Crusaders or FC Torshavn H

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham New St 14:26

        - Depart Birmingham New St 14:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:47

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45  Arrive Euston  01:13


Thu 1/8/19 v Crusaders or FC Torshavn A

No official club trip. Anyone interested in travelling to either match should contact Wolves Travel or Mark Griffiths at @ontheballtravel.  Mark has  coach on standby for N. Ireland if Crusaders win..... their second leg is 18th July.


Premier League

Sun 11/8/19 v Leicester (ko 2pm) A

Outward - Depart St Pancras 10:00   Arrive Leicester 11:44

Return  - Depart Leicester 16:39  Arrive St Pancras 18:16


Mon 19/8/19  v Man Utd (ko 8pm) H Sky

Outward - Depart Euston 13:03  Arrive Birmingham New St 14:26

        - Depart Birmingham New St 14:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 14:47

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 22:45  Arrive Euston  01:13


Sat 24/8/19 v Burnley H

Outward - Depart  Euston  09:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56


Sun 1/9/19 v Everton (ko 2pm) A

Outward - Depart Euston 09:16   Arrive Liverpool Lime St 12:11

Return  - Depart Liverpool Lime St 17:47  Arrive Euston  20:03

N.B. There maybe a 2 day trip to this match - contact Peter W if interested


Sat 14/9/19 v Chelsea H

Outward - Depart  Euston  09:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56


Sat 21/9/19 v Crystal Palace A

The nearest railway stations are Selhurst, Thornton Heath or Norwood Junction, all of which are served by London Victoria mainline station. Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction are also served by trains from London Bridge. Journey time approx 30 minutes. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to Selhurst Park from each of these stations.


Sat 28/9/19 v Watford H

Outward - Depart  Euston  09:31 Arrive Wolverhampton 11:37

Return  - Depart Wolverhampton 18:45 Arrive Euston 20:56


N.B. If we progress in the Europa League, some Saturday games will be moved to Sunday.


London Wolves AGM - Saturday 20th July 2019  2:30 for 3 - Horse & Groom 128 Great Portland St W1W 6PS

A Sam Smiths pub - Tube Oxford Circus/Gt Portland St https://goo.gl/maps/fEE6sfXPQ3FwX21S7

we are hoping that Alan Perrins who spoke last year, will be able to join us to reflect on an excellent year in the creation of World Wide Wolves, already with over 100 affiliated groups, a dedicated lounge in the Steve Bull stand and even a Field of Dreams match following the Fulham game, in which Alan Herbert took part on the winning side.   Watch out for an updated London Wolves advert at the Europa League match on the big screens.

Provisional agenda


1 Apologies for absence,


2 Chairman's Address


3 Minutes of 2018,


4 Matters Arising,


(Possible Wolves report from Alan Perrins)


5 Secretary's Report


6 Treasurer's Report,


7 Travel Sec Report,


8 Social Sec Report,


9 Newsletter Editor's Report,


10 Website Editor's Report,


11 Election of Officers,


12 Membership fee,


13 Any Other Business.


   including kit sponsorship


If you wish to see anything added to the agenda please contact Dave Slape at least two weeks beforehand - i.e. by 6th July (today).

Nearest undergrounds - Goodge St (10mins), Oxford Circus (8mins) Regents Park, Euston Square, Tottenham Court Rd.

Please take the time to read the minutes of the 2018 AGM at https://www.londonwolves.com/agms.html#2018AGM You will need your login code.


Premier League Asia Cup Saturday July 20th

The first legs are Wednesday July 17th at 11am UK time live on Sky versus Newcastle Utd (Man C play West Ham at 1:30 UK)

The third place match is on Saturday starting at 10:30 and the final at 1:30.

The nearest pub to the Horse & Groom showing Sky Sports is the Rising Sun near Goodge St tube (go South), 46 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2ED

It opens normally at 11am on Saturday.  Goodge St is on the Northern Line (Morden-Waterloo-Euston-Barnet/Edgware)


Vicky Wright on Billy Wright

Vicky, Billy's daughter, is planning a special show on Billy's life in which she will tell his story.   In order to fund the production she is selling some special Billy memorabilia, and seeking donations at https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/thebillywrightstory/created

For a preview please see Sky's Johnny Phillips' article in the Star at https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/07/06/sky-sports-johnny-phillips-loving-story-of-a-dad-who-happened-to-be-billy-wright/  You can support the project at https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/thebillywrightstory/created

and here

We believe the evening will not be serving food, but there will be a pay-bar.



Naked Ladies.

Thanks to Mark Feehan, Pam Tetlow and Rob Goddard for the gallery of pictures,  The full set is on the website at https://www.londonwolves.com/walk19.html and some on Facebook.  Geoff has kindly contributed a commentary, and I'm sure everyone would like to thank Geoff on what, according to Matthew is the . Here's the gang together with the ladies.



(Breakthrough) Breast Cancer Now fundraising

Please join us in congratulating Jason Guy.  You will remember Lucy attended our Christmas lunch after her cancer diagnosis.   Jason has just broken through the £200,000 mark in Legacy4Lucy fundraising.

One of Jason's next events is another super evening at the Mount Hotel. Another Breast Cancer Now Fundraising Dinner with Carl Ikeme 10th October at the Mount Hotel.  Roy is considering, based on fixtures, whether we can book a table.  Tweet/message Jason at @wolvespremier if you wish to book individually.  Note that there is a no-food option.


FIXTURES


Europa League key dates

25 July: Second qualifying round, first leg 1 August: Second qualifying round, second leg

22 July: Third qualifying round draw, Nyon  8 August: Third qualifying round, first leg 15 August: Third qualifying round, second leg

5 August: Play-off round draw, Nyon 22 August: Play-off round, first leg 29 August: Play-off round, second leg

30 August: Group stage draw, Monaco

19 September: Group stage, matchday one


Fixture changes. so far

Match #1 Foxes A moved to Sun 11 Aug 2pm ko.

Man Utd H to Monday 19Aug 8pm Sky

Everton A to Sunday 1Sep 2pm Sky


2019-20 Fixtures London Wolves “Home matches”

●    AFC Bournemouth Sat 23 November

●    Arsenal Sat 2 November

●    Brighton & Hove Albion Sat 7 December

●    Chelski Sun 17 May  

●    Crystal Palace Sat 21 Sep

●    Norwich (for Abbswolf) Sat 21 Dec

●    Southampton Sat 18 January

●    Tottenham Hotspur  Sat 29 Feb

●    Watford Sat 27 April

●    West Ham United  Sat 14 March

●    Watford Sat 1 Jan 2020

            

Subject of course to change by Sky/BT (see above)


Wolverhampton Wanderers  fixtures 2019-20


Carabao Cup draw 20 June (WW join for round 3 as they are in the Europa League)


Note: if WW qualify to 3rd Europa League round the matches are Thursday 8th & 15th August.  Leicester and Man Utd matches have moved.  Others will possibly move to the Sunday as we progress throughout the season.


FIXTURES

Many are likely to change as Wolves progress in the Europa League.  May be they should be called Fictures.

Thursday 25th July Europa League second round first leg (draw 19 June)

Thursday 1st August second round second leg

01 Saturday 10 August 2019 A Leicester 15:00 King Power Stadium

02 Saturday 17 August 2019 H Man Utd 15:00 Molineux

03 Saturday 24 August 2019 H Burnley 15:00 Molineux

04 Saturday 31 August 2019 A Everton 15:00 Goodison Park

05 Saturday 14 September 2019 H Chelsea 15:00 Molineux

06 Saturday 21 September 2019 A Crystal Palace 15:00 Selhurst Park

07 Saturday 28 September 2019 H Watford 15:00 Molineux

08 Saturday 5 October 2019 A Man City 15:00 Etihad

09 Saturday 19 October 2019 H Southampton 15:00 Molineux

10 Saturday 26 October 2019 A Newcastle 15:00 St. James' Park

11 Saturday 2 November 2019 A Arsenal 15:00 Emirates

12 Saturday 9 November 2019 H Aston Villa 15:00 Molineux

13 Saturday 23 November 2019 A Bournemouth 15:00 Vitality

14 Saturday 30 November 2019 H Sheffield Utd 15:00 Molineux

15 Tuesday 3 December 2019 H West Ham 19:45 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video)

16 Saturday 7 December 2019 A Brighton15:00 Amex

17 Saturday 14 December 2019 H Spurs 15:00 Molineux

18 Saturday 21 December 2019 A Norwich 15:00 Carrow Road for Abbswolf

19 Thursday 26 December 2019 H Man City 15:00 Molineux (Amazon Prime Video)

20 Saturday 28 December 2019 A Liverpool 15:00 Anfield

21 Wednesday 1 January 2020 A Watford 15:00 Vicarage Road

FAC3 Saturday 4 January 2020 FA Cup 3rd round

22 Saturday 11 January 2020 H Newcastle 15:00 Molineux

23 Saturday 18 January 2020 A Southampton 15:00 St. Mary's

24 Tuesday 21 January 2020 H Liverpool 19:45 Molineux

25 Saturday 1 February 2020 A Man Utd 15:00 Old Trafford

26 Saturday 8 February 2020 H Leicester 15:00 Molineux

27 Saturday 22 February 2020 H Norwich 15:00 Molineux

28 Saturday 29 February 2020 A Spurs 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

29 Saturday 7 March 2020 H Brighton 15:00 Molineux

30 Saturday 14 March 2020 A West Ham London Stadium

31 Saturday 21 March 2020 H Bournemouth 15:00 Molineux

32 Saturday 4 April 2020 A Aston Villa 15:00 Villa Park

33 Saturday 11 April 2020 H Arsenal 15:00 Molineux

34 Saturday 18 April 2020 A Sheffield Utd 15:00 Bramall Lane

35 Saturday 25 April 2020 H Everton 15:00 Molineux

36 Saturday 2 May 2020 A Burnley 15:00 Turf Moor

37 Saturday 9 May 2020 H Crystal Palace 15:00 Molineux

38 Sunday 17 May 2020 A Chelsea 15:00 Stamford Bridge  - Mark says this was deliberately designed by the EPL so that Mark Griffiths can run another river boat cruise as he did two years ago to Fulham...he's already booking it - watch this space.

Emirates FA Cup Final Final Saturday 23 May 2020


EFL Trophy

The U21s will again participate in the EFL trophy won last year by Kenny Jackett's Pompey from week commencing August 12th. (P Abbott input)


The U23 pre season programme is


    Saturday 6th July, 1pm | AFC Wulfrunians (A)

    Wednesday 10th July, 7.45pm | Hednesford Town (A)

    Sunday 21st July, TBC | Villarreal CF B (A)

    Wednesday 24th July, 7.45pm | Hereford United (A)

    Wednesday 24th July, 7.45pm | Kidderminster Harriers (A)

    Monday 29th July, 4pm | Swansea City (A)

    Wednesday 31st July, TBC | Celtic (A)


Wolves Women have a PSF at Oxford Ladies Sunday 28th July - others


    PSF Sunday  7th Jul AWAY    Loughborough Foxes  14:00

    PSF Sunday 14th Jul AWAY    Cheltenham Town Ladies  14:00

    PSF Sunday 21st Jul AWAY    Barnsley  14:00

    PSF Sunday 28th Jul AWAY    Oxford United Ladies  14:00

    PSF Sunday  4th Aug HOME    Stoke Ladies  14:00

    PSF Sunday 11th Aug HOME    Canadian Universities  14:00



Other Wolves news


Of the 22,500 home season ticket holders only 500 haven't renewed.  So 500 of those on the waiting list now stand a chance of a ticket.


Transfers

In:

Raul Jimenez (Benfica) - £32m, officially joined on July 1

Leander Dendoncker (Anderlecht) - £12m

Out:

Helder Costa (Leeds United) - Loan, obligation to buy for undisclosed fee

Ethan Ebanks- Landell (Shrewsbury Town) - Undisclosed

Ryan Giles (Shrewsbury Town) - Loan

Kortney Hause (Aston Villa) - £3m

Michal Zyro - Released


Shirts: a return from yellow shirts to a more traditional combination, also had Wolves Women involved in the launch


FSF news from Stoo

The AGM was at the same time as our walk.  It condemned the European Super League plan and is asking fans to support the opposition https://fsf.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=922e7c9e71ae063d69a182d9f&id=510ce81195&e=4c6d658fbb

Another campaign, led by Blackpool and Charlton fans is around Football Governance, which was given a boost with a Private Member's bill last week introduced by Chris Matheson (L, Chester)


The Wolves Parliament meeting was postponed and the fans' liason representative will update members - Peter Abbott is our rep.

Much of the London Wolves Newsletter is already at the printers and Steve hopes to get your copy to you very soon.


 

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