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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
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§ionId=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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