Matt Doherty is a special guest on the Wolves Unpacked podcast this week, lifting the lid on his intriguing career involving two Wolves stints, a spell in Madrid and time under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
The Irishman sits down with former Old Gold teammate Dave Edwards and Wolves supporter and journalist James Bird for a deep dive into his career, which has seen him return to Molineux in recent years and redefine himself under Vitor Pereira.
Doherty discusses his initial move to Wolverhampton from Ireland and speaks with honestly about those early years with the club, admitting his professionalism at the time wasn’t as it is now.
The defender was transformed under Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux, and he speaks positively about that era and explains exactly why Wolves were so successful under the Portuguese, who he remains in touch with now.
As the podcast continues, Doherty touches on Tottenham Hotspur and Mourinho, admitting his regret from that period in the capital, and how much he enjoyed life under Conte, also with Spurs.
Doherty also touches on his Atletico Madrid stint with Diego Simeone and explains the challenges he faced under the Argentinian before his return to Molineux two years ago.
Last season, under Pereira, Doherty was utilised on the right of a back three and he discusses that transition from wing-back and what new avenues it’s opened for his game, which he’s back enjoying at Molineux.
All this and more can be found on the latest episode of the Official Wolves Podcast: Wolves Unpacked, which is available on all of the usual podcast providers.
Supporters can send in their thoughts and questions for Edwards and Bird to tackle on future episodes via podcast@wolves.co.uk.
