If Wolves' three consecutive claret-and-blue awaydays with Burnley, Aston Villa and West Ham are somewhat unprecedented, then they certainly throw up some fond memories for one particular former Molineux striker.
None other than Norman Bell, the man affectionately known as 'Supersub' such was his impact from the bench which makes his 24 goals from 100 Wolves outings all the more impressive.
Bell, 54, now working in Blackburn, took in Saturday's game between Wolves and Burnley, when he was reminded this was the first time those two sides had locked horns in the top flight since the 1975/76 season.
When Bell was among the scorers as Wolves beat Burnley at home.
And then there's Villa.
Wolves have failed to beat Villa in the last 15 meetings between the two clubs, drawing three and losing 12.
The last success came all the way back in March, 1980, when Wolves returned from Villa Park with a 3-1 victory.
And Bell scored again.
That midweek encounter, 30 years ago to the month, came just days before Wolves claimed their last major trophy at Wembley as a solitary Andy Gray goal accounted for European Champions Nottingham Forest.
Therein lies another story!
"That was an unfortunate one from an individual point of view," Bell recalls.
"Andy Gray had a suspension which meant there might be a place in the League Cup Final squad up for grabs.
"But the game with Aston Villa was rearranged and that meant he could serve his suspension.
"I think they were close to drawing with West Ham on the previous Saturday in the FA Cup and if that had happened then they would have had to replay and the Wolves match wouldn't have taken place.
"That would have meant Andy being suspended for the final!
"But West Ham scored a penalty in injury time and so the Villa-Wolves game went ahead."
With the Forest finale just days away there was an early example of squad rotation as several key players including Kenny Hibbitt, John Richards and Mel Eves all joined Gray on the sidelines.
Bell came in for his first start since breaking his leg at Crystal Palace over a year previously, Colin Brazier made only his fourth start of the campaign and winger Craig Moss enjoyed one of only four outings in total in Wolves colours.
And yet the much-changed squad did the business in front of 30, 432 at Villa Park, with Brazier joining Bell among the scorers.
"There were a few regulars missing that night if I remember," says Bell, who made his debut against Villa in a 0-0 draw at Molineux in September, 1975.
"For the rest of us there was still that chance of trying to be involved in a cup final and as I recall I think we trounced Villa that night.
"Villa were still the top team of the Midlands at that time and of course went on the win the title the following year and then the European Cup.
"But Wolves were probably a lot closer to them in recent years and we certainly held our own that night!
"All the derby games were big occasions at that time whether it was Villa, West Brom or Birmingham.
"There were always great atmospheres and I always used to enjoy playing in them.
"So to get a result like that, especially in cup final week, made it a very good evening!"
Ultimately Bell didn't manage to make it into the matchday squad for the Wembley win, defender Brazier getting the nod due to injury concerns over skipper Emlyn Hughes.
Wolves followed up the League Cup success by finishing 6th in the table, one position ahead of Villa, but that has since proved a rare feat of outdoing their now illustrious neighbours.
If you extend Villa's unbeaten 15-game sequence, Wolves have actually won just three of their last 30 meetings with the Claret and Blue brigade from a few junctions down the M6.
Bell admits Martin O'Neill's side, unbeaten in the league in the calendar year, will be tough nuts to crack.
But he also thinks Wolves have a chance of breaking that long-running sequence.
"Villa are flying at the moment," the former striker admits.
"I saw the highlights of their win at Wigan on Tuesday and clearly they're a very good side.
"But Wolves did well to win at Burnley and got a crucial win.
"I went to the game and actually thought Burnley would win even though I still thought they'd struggle to get out of trouble.
"I was pleasantly surprised that it was Wolves who came away with the points but I thought they deserved it as they looked solid while Burnley were nervous.
"And the lad Kevin Doyle looks a great player, he worked really hard up front on his own and showed some good quality.
"They can go into Saturday's game with plenty of confidence after the last win and will feel they can get something."
Bell spent three years with Blackburn after departing Wolves in 1981 and now works for the local council in the area helping young offenders.
He has also worked in various sales roles in between as well as buying and doing up terrace homes.
Now settled in his important role, Bell doesn't watch Wolves as much as he would have liked not least as his son Andy has followed in his Dad's footsteps now turning out as a striker for Guiseley Town.
"I do try and watch Wolves whenever they are in the area," Bell senior admits.
"And of course I keep a close eye on results when I'm not there.
"I still exchange Christmas Cards with Derek Parkin and the odd chat with Mel Eves but the player I've probably kept most in contact with is Dave Thomas.
"As one of my former clubs I'm obviously keen for them to do well, and while I think it might go right to the wire, after last Saturday's result I'm keeping fingers crossed that Wolves can stay up."
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