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Retracing Those Early Steps
Norwegian Trip Renews Some Old Friendships
Bobby Gould has made an emotional return visit to the Scandinavian outpost at which he launched his coaching career. The former Wolves striker and his wife Marge were guests at a reunion that was attended by many members of the squad he found himself helping oversee for several months in the late 1970s.
Dear Diary Entry 131
Off The Mark On Day One
Monday, August 1: A satisfactory start for Mark Kennedy in his new role as head coach of League One Lincoln. A 1-1 home draw against Exeter rang in the new era at Sincil Bank after the former Wolves and Republic of Ireland player left Birmingham’s backroom team in May in the wake of Lee Bowyer’s departure. Good to him in his first crack at management.
Sammy Chung: 1932 – 2022
Farewell To The Loveliest Of Coaches
He was the cheese to Bill McGarry’s chalk. The good cop alongside the bad cop. He was liked and appreciated whereas the manager garnered respect but didn’t care if he was unpopular. Wolves’ players loved Sammy Chung and, as he lasted at Molineux for a few days shy of ten years, we can be sure he loved them and loved life at the club.
What A Match!
New Slant On Coping With Three In A Marriage
Graham Hawkins left behind a football-loving wife and two sons, one of whom has made his living from the game for around 25 years. But the task of compiling the book about his life, domestic team and career has been taken up by the family member who never saw him play or manage and who met him only once.
A Nod From King Kenny
Legendary Fund-Raiser Geoff On What Might Have Been
“Don’t get injured today,” said Kenny Dalglish, no doubt with a well-hidden smile. Two or three hours later, another huge icon of the game said as a parting shot: “See you Monday!” Alan Shearer and newly-promoted Blackburn were eagerly waiting to welcome Geoff Thomas to Ewood Park. Ten months before Wolves jumped in and pulled off the marquee deal that convinced chairman Jonathan Hayward to proclaim to the football world exactly who they should get their money on for the First Division title, the Crystal Palace and England midfielder was all set to return to his Lancashire roots.
Fondly Remembered: Ray Chatham
Popular Wulfrunian Who Refused To Be Pigeon-Holed
Discussion about Wolves utility men often homes in on Les Wilson, who – including a match on tour with the club in America – filled every gold shirt from number two to number 12. Chat on this subject should also take in Alan Sunderland, who was only a couple of jerseys short of a full outfield set as well by the time he departed to Arsenal a few months before scoring against John Barnwell’s Wanderers in the 1979 FA Cup semi-final.
