Wolves FPA News and Updates

A recent visit to Compton Care uncovered a startling revelation about two of our well-travelled former players.  The occasion was one of the regular Living Well sessions for patients who are able to be treated at home and who come into the centre for social and...

“Have you got a minute for a call?” came the text. “I’ve had an idea…” “Yes, no problem,” I responded with some trepidation.  “Go for it…” And so, the seeds were sown for a 24-hour penalty shootout inside Molineux.  Certainly, for the first time,...

Wolves Former Players’ Association enjoyed another hugely successful Annual Golf Day at Oxley Park, raising thousands of pounds which will be distributed to local charities. Twelve former Wolves players were joined by four from rivals West Bromwich Albion for the...

Wolves Foundation reached new heights at the weekend with the first ever Molineux Abseil which saw over 70 intrepid thrill-seekers take a leap of faith from the roof of the Billy Wright Stand. And Wolves FPA Chairman John Richards was among those to take the plunge!...

Kiahna Taylor-Brummell turns 18 on Wednesday.  Always such a landmark birthday and one to be remembered with so much joy and happiness. But perhaps for Kiahna, and her family, it is a landmark which might be savoured more than most. Within hours of her...

Wolves FPA Chairman John Richards is aiming to hit the heights at Molineux once again by taking part in a sponsored abseil to raise money for the club’s official charity, Wolves Foundation. John, who was appointed as a Wolves’ Vice-President earlier this year, will be...

Looking in from the outside, Liam Hughes had everything. A tall striker with a decent turn of pace, strong in the air with a powerful left foot and a clinical eye for goal. He was pursuing his dream to become a professional footballer.  And it was going...

Wolves FPA Chairman John Richards and Manager Richard Green were delighted to accept an invitation to visit the re-designed Hall of Fame tribute room at the Wolves Museum at Molineux. The room, which has framed photos and information about all the legends and teams...

John Richards, Steve Daley and Geoff Palmer visited the Compton Care charity recently to hear more about the £2,000 donation made by Wolves FPA following last year's Golf Day. The donation has paid for six nebulisers for use on the inpatient unit, an IV pump for staff...

So, sadly, nothing changes.  Jackie Gallagher has still played with the only England captain to lift a major trophy. Despite going close at Euro 2024, the Three Lions returned home as beaten finalists, at the hands of Spain. Former Wolves forward and cult...

Jan Budtz’s footballing journey was not exactly a traditional one. He didn’t play a professional game until he was 26 years old – during which he saved two penalties – spent only four years at a full-time level of the game and has since made hundreds of appearances at...

It could be said that Kris Sleeuwenhoek had a foot in both camps in last night’s Euro 2024 semi-final.  Brought up in Wednesfield, and an England fan, his grandfather was Dutch.  He had his own flirtation with England honours in a football career...