Welcome to The Wolf Whistle podcast - a nostalgic Wolverhampton Wanderers / Wolves podcast interviewing and celebrating the former players of our great club who have wore the Old Gold and graced the Molineux turf.
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In the 112th edition of the Wolf Whistle Podcast we speak to the tenacious Scottish midfielder Colin Cameron. Colin speaks fondly about his to,e at the club and about his goal scoring record - where Wolves NEVER lost in a game that he scored in. Colin speaks about the Play Off Final and how he was confident they were going to win….but knew how nerv…
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Michael Branch is the 111th speaker on the podcast. Michael talks openly about the highs of his career, going from the Premier League wonder-kid at Everton to Wolves via Man City ….then to prison. Michael speaks candidly about how his life and career spiralled out of control and how he has now turned it around by giving back and helping others. In …
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In a special edition of the podcast we talk to Steve Daley who speaks candidly about his recent battle with prostate cancer and his battles on and off the pitch. Steve talks exclusively about coming back on to the after-dinner scene and regales plenty of stories and anecdotes in a poignant podcast with a lot of laughs!…
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In the most unlikeliest of circumstances Wolves fan Ross Bennett found himself thrust into the spotlight as fourth official for Wolves recent FA Cup tie with Brentford in January 2024 …and here are the tales from the touch line!由The Wolf Whistle
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In the 110th and return of the Wolf Whistle Podcast we speak to former defender from the 90s Brian Law. Brian speaks honestly about his unorthodox football career which saw him make his international Wales bow at 19, backpack around the world for three years after retiring …and make the unlikely comeback into the spotlight with Wolves. Brian opens …
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Announcement on further podcasts and a very special charity event on 29th October 2023. 2pm kick off at Bilston Town which will see the largest collection of former Wolves players EVER come together for a fantastic charity football match!由The Wolf Whistle
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In an exclusive interview the Wolf Whistle speaks to authors and respected journalists Paul Berry and Johnny Phillips about their brand new warts-and-all book Revolution of Wolves which covers three mind-blowing eras of Premier League Football at Molineux. We also speak about what’s going on at the club here and now. Book launch - Thursday 10th Aug…
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Tales from the tape - Volume II subscriber editions now available for the book which will be out at Christmas. Get your name in the book and support 3 great charities for just £30! www.tales fromthetape.co.uk由The Wolf Whistle
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Adam Proudlock is the 109th speaker on the podcast and talks about his ten years at Wolves from 13 to 23 and all about the game at Cardiff where we won the Play-Offs in 2003. Adam speaks about the goal on his Wolves debut, the hat-trick on his professional debut and the four finals he got to where he ended up a winner each time which makes him the …
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David Connolly is the 108th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In a very interesting interview the former striker talks about the joy of scoring goals, a career that lasted over 20 years …and of course the four goals vs Bristol City and the scrap between the mascots! David also speaks about the highs and lows of playing for Ireland and why changi…
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Stephen Wright is the 107th interviewee on the podcast. Stephen talks about the education from Sir Alex and making his debut as an 18 year old for Aberdeen. Stephen then talks about the big move to his boyhood club Rangers, playing with Gazza …and the old-firm derbies. Stephen then talks about his loan move to Molineux, the promises that were made …
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Frank Nouble is the 106th speaker on the podcast. In an extremely ‘frank’ interview the former forward speaks honestly on where he thought it went wrong at Wolves. Frank speaks openly about the number of clubs he has had and why, in his words he has had more clubs than Tiger Woods. Frank speaks about how football runs in his family and why he will …
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A especially announcement to celebrate 100,000 downloads of the podcast. We have teamed up with the Wrekin Spirit Distillery in Shropshire to collaborate for a special charity Gin - The Wolf Whistle Tipple. The Gin will be a strictly limited edition of a batch of 100 bottles and for each bottle sold, £7 will be donated to the 1P36 family trust char…
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Steve Walsh is the 105th speaker on the podcast. Although the non-nonsense centre half never played for Wolves …he tells the story of how he nearly did …and laments on his infamous battles with Bully. The best of enemies would draw blood for the badge and ‘Walshy’ gives an honest account and fascinating insight on why he was always a ‘red rag to a …
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Dave Edwards joins us on a special edition of the podcast to promote his forthcoming charity game raising money for the Little Rascals Foundation and the Shrewsbury Town Foundation. Shrewsbury Town Legends will take on Wolves Legends on Sunday 26th March 2023 - at The Montgomery Waters Meadow, home of Shrewsbury Town. 1.30pm kick off. Players confi…
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Get ready to ‘Wet Your Wolf Whistle’. In partnership with the Green Duck Brewery we have developed a 4% session IPA with a percentage of the profits going directly to the ‘1P36 Family Trust’ charity. The launch event is on Wednesday March 8th 2023 - 7pm at the brewery and tickets can be purchased from www.greenduckbrewery.co.uk/shop/events/wet-your…
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Ted Farmer is the 104th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Ted talks passionately about his record-breaking goal scoring exploits which would have certainly saw him as one of Englands…and Wolves finest. Ted talks about his relationship with Stan Cullis and where it began to go wrong and the reasons why. Ted gives a deeply, moving and honest accou…
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In an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Stan Collymore reveals ALL about his time at Wolves. Stan talks candidly about the myths that surrounded his behaviour and departure from Molineux and lifts the lid on the stories that ‘dogged’ his career. We talk car parks, Sharon Stone, fire extinguishers and £50 notes. We also talk about the personal battles he has face…
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Tony Roberts is the 102nd speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Tony, the current Wolves goalkeeper coach talks openly about his career and all the highs and lows that comes with being a top level goalkeeper. Tony talks candidly about his role at Wolves and the quality of the goalkeepers at the club and why we are in …’Safe Hands’…
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Jim McCalliog speaks to the Wolf Whistle on a special edition of the podcast where he talks passionately about his time at Wolves, captaining Wolves in the UEFA Cup Final and missing out on the 1974 League Cup Final. Jim speaks candidly about what’s it’s like being a loser in an FA Cup Final …then become a winner 10 years later and what it’s like t…
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Geoff Thomas MBE is the 101st speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Geoff speaks about taking a wage cut as an electrician to sign for Rochdale and how his career took off reaching the dizzy heights of international football and captaining his side in an FA Cup Final. Geoff speaks about his time at Wolves, his regrets and how it all went wrong on a …
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Steve Bull is the 100th speaker on a special ‘centurion’ edition of the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In a completely unscripted interview Steve speaks humorously about the highs and lows of his career, the chances to move, the goals …and plenty of unheard stories and previously ‘never asked before’ questions in … ‘Bully - the G.O.A.T’…
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Jamie Reckord is the 99th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In a very honest interview Jamie speaks about making his debut for his hometown club after being with them since the age of 9 and talks of his journey from boy to man. Jamie speaks of his eye-opening transition into ‘man’s football’ and the loan moves that served him so well. Jamie then…
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The Billy Wright Story is coming to the Prince of Wales theatre in Cannock on Thursday 20th October 2023. Vicky, Billy’s daughter tells the Billy Wright Story in all its glory with previously untold tales of love, happiness and even the battles her father faced. The story encapsulates Wolverhampton’s favourite son perfectly as a man and a player wh…
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In the latest edition of the ‘Journos Journal’ we speak to Wolves correspondent for The Athletic, speaking all about the current crop, Wolves transfer business, Bruno Lage and the expectations for the 2022-23 season.由The Wolf Whistle
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Scott Golbourne is the 98th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Scott speaks insightfully about his career and in earnest about his time at Wolves and the record breaking League One season. Scott speaks about his footballing family and how he finished his career with no regrets. Scott reveals how he didn’t miss the game upon retirement and the pla…
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In a special continued series of ‘The Journo’s Journal’ Ryan Leister is our latest guest. Ryan who has worked for the BBC and now hosts the ‘Wolves Report’ chooses his pre-Fosun Best XI. Ryan throws in some fantastic anecdotes and we also touch upon the current crop and our hopes for the 2022-23 season.…
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Stuart Watkiss is the 97th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Stuart speaks of growing up on the terraces supporting Wolves, to his surprise debut and how the club kept his feet firmly on the ground. Stuart speaks about his life in football that has taken him across the globe and anecdotally how after his Wolves debut …he couldn’t get served in h…
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In a special, continued series of ‘The Journo’s Journal’ we speak to the former Express and Star Wolves reporter and current Wolves correspondent for ‘The Athletic’ Tim Spiers. Tim speaks candidly about his journey supporting Wolves and living the dream of becoming a reporter on his club. Tim also picks his ‘Pre-Fosun Wolves Best XI’ and also talks…
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Ade Akinbiyi is the 96th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Ade speaks passionately about his career, the goals, the big money moves and how he ended up at Wolves. Ade talks fondly about his time at the club and how he didn’t want to leave even though it was for the Premier League. Ade talks about the honour of playing for his country and how he …
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James Spray is the speaker on the 95th edition of the podcast. 3 years after playing football for the first time James was spotted by Wolves and 3 years later was on the bench in the Premier League. James speaks about scoring on hIs debut… to being brought down to earth with personal battles and then subsequent released by the club. A very interest…
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Derek Jefferson is the 94th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. ‘Chopper’ talks of his hard man tag and how he followed Bill McGarry to Wolves with the promise of first team football. Derek talks candidly about the perils of birds and booze that blighted his career and the reasons behind his behaviour. Derek explains how he found faith through foo…
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Darren Ward is the 93rd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Darren who hails from a family of four footballing brothers, speaks of his early career under the influence of Graham Taylor and subsequently after playing for four clubs in the capital…leaving for Wolves. The centre half also talks about his relationship with Mick McCarthy and how the pu…
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Ashley Hemmings is the 92nd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Ashley speaks about growing up in Wolverhampton’s suburbs to being spotted by his boyhood club and subsequently making his debut as Wolves clinched the Championship title. The forward speaks honestly about how he could have done things differently and how he still relives the amazing …
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John Pender is the 91st speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In an emotional and powerful interview, John speaks about his start at Wolves and fantastic promotion-filled career over 602 games encompassing 6 promotions. John also speaks about his biggest battle away from the pitch as he talks about his MND diagnosis. Plenty of smiles, tears and laug…
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A quick podcast to announce our last few Tales from the Tape special edition books. The book has sold over 1200 copies and raised over £20,000 for charity. The few we have remaining are signed by 27 of the former players and managers on the chapter page and come in a presentation box with a certificate. A minimum £80 donation to either one of our c…
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Bob Coy is the 90th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Bob speaks about being a bluenose and being courted by Wolves, who stole his heart and gave him his debut in the old First Division. Bob speaks about the mood at the club at the time, his team-mates, managers and how he lived his dream becoming a professional footballer. Bob is ‘Coy of the Wa…
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Darren Wright is the 89th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Darren speaks of the honour it was to make his bow for his hometown club following his step up through the ranks from youth team to first team. Darren tells of how he made his debut …on what turned out to be his solitary game for the club and also speaks of the game that ended his caree…
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Matt Hill is the 88th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Matt speaks about his infamous debut for his hometown club Bristol City …vs Wolves in a 6-1 defeat, more renowned for the massacre of the mascots. Matt speaks about his move to Wolves and gracing the Premier League following the 08-09 Championship winning campaign. Matt also speaks about hi…
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Neil Edwards is the 87th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. The locally born striker speaks about playing for his boyhood club and how we was spotted when Sammy Chapman was looking for local talent. After playing in a trial game on the Tuesday, he signed on the Thursday, made his debut on the Saturday …and scored. Neil tells of how it started so …
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Chris Marsden is the 86th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Chris tells us of his move to Wolves under Graham Turner and why it didn’t quite work out. Chris talks at the honour of being named a Captain in an FA Cup Final, his nicknames and what he does now in sunny Cyprus. Chris also tells of the respect he had for Graham Taylor and how his time…
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Johnny Gorman is the 85th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Johnny talks of his youth career at Manchester City AND United, prior to joining Wolves. Johnny speaks of making his debut for his country Northern Ireland, winning nine caps before his Wolves debut. Johnny speaks proudly of his solitary Premier League Wolves game and how it all quickly…
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John Richards is the 84th speaker on a special - extended edition of the Wolf Whistle podcast. John talks through his 14 year career at Wolves which encompassed 486 appearances, 194 goals, 2 League Cups and an England cap. John also speaks about his time at Wolves on the board, and subsequently working as Managing Director and speaks fondly about t…
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Willie Carr is the 83rd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Willie speaks about the infamous Ernie Hunt donkey kick goal for Coventry ... the joining the Wolves. Willie speaks about the ride on the Molineux rollercoaster and the pinnacle at Wembley winning the League Cup in 1980. Willie also speaks of the honour of representing his country and giv…
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Geoff Palmer is the 82nd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Affectionately known as Zico the former stopper, turned copper talks of playing for his boyhood club ...winning 2 League Cups ...and riding the rollercoaster that ensued. Geoff speaks about his life after football and his lifelong love for Wolves... Geoff Palmer is ZICO.…
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Jon Purdie is the speaker on a special edition of the Wolf Whistle podcast where we speak about his forthcoming book. Jon tells of his time as a youngster at Arsenal with messrs Adams and Merson to joining Wolves ...and the fun that ensued. Jon talks about the life of a ‘journeyman’ footballer and highlights the importance of his book and the backs…
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Jackie McNamara is the 81st speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Jackie speaks fondly about his time at Celtic where he won everything domestically and became a legend. Jackie speaks of his move South of the border to join Wolves and talks about the Hoddle and MCarthy era ...and play-off disappointment. Jackie then talks about his biggest battle ..…
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Daniel McNamara is the 80th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. The Wolves women’s team Manager speaks about his journey into management and life away from the pitch. Daniel speaks about the amazing support from Wolves and the disappointment of the last two seasons .... and most recently the subsequent ‘upward’ promotion in ‘onwards and upwards’.…
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Isaac Okoronkwo is the 79th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Isaac told us about his upbringing in Nigeria and how he eventually got to achieve his dream of playing for his country and the pride that came with it. Isaac speaks of his move to Wolves on their first season in the Premier League in 2003/04 and how he never got the opportunity to pl…
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