Selecting the players, games and kits from Old Gold history he deems to be the most underrated is author and former Express & Star sports editor, Steve Gordos.
Goalkeeper | Evan Williams
When Williams made his debut against Arsenal in October 1967, his display brought an impromptu chorus from the North Bank ‘choir’ of “We’ve got a goalie”. The Scot with a Welsh name made only 13 appearances for Wolves but joined Glasgow giants Celtic, where he won all Scotland’s domestic honours.
Defender | Ryan Bennett
Boly, Coady, Neves and Jota were the star names as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side won the Championship title in style in 2018, but the ex-Norwich man, with 27 starts and two sub appearances, was an ever-reliable lesser light. His season highlighted with a last-gasp headed winner at Bristol City.
Midfielder | Bobby Mason
As Wolves won back-to-back top-flight titles at the end of the 1950s, the tireless Tiptonian was an unsung hero in a star-studded Stan Cullis team. He could score goals, too. He was unlucky to miss out on an FA Cup winner’s medal after playing in every round up to Wembley.
Forward | Chris Iwelumo
Doomed to be best remembered for a glaring miss on his Scotland debut in a World Cup qualifier against Norway at Hampden Park, but he averaged almost a goal a game in the first part of the 2008/09 season to help lay the foundations for Mick McCarthy’s Championship title-winning campaign.
Manager | Ronnie Allen
Not only did the Albion legend steer Wolves to promotion back to the top flight in 1967, he signed players who would reach a European final and win the League Cup – Parkin, Bailey, Munro, Dougan and Hibbitt. He also guided Wolves to a memorable triumph in the United Soccer Association tournament.
Shirt | LA Wolves 1967
The gold shirt with the player’s number on the front was used for the United Soccer Association tournament which ended in an incident-packed 7-6 win for Wolves over Aberdeen in an epic final. Wolves had switched to gold shorts too, and it was a combination that was a bit special.
Match | Wolves 0-1 Aston Villa, 1964
A run-of-the-mill Boxing Day derby decided by a hotly disputed goal by ex-Wanderer Barry Stobart saw the end of a Wolves career for one legend – Peter Broadbent – and the start of another one, wing wizard David Wagstaffe having been signed from Manchester City a few hours before kick-off.
Season | 1986/87
A campaign which saw several lows – first time in the fourth tier of the Football League, FA Cup defeat to non-league Chorley, automatic promotion just missed and failure in the play-offs. However, it did see the first flowering of a special relationship when Steve Bull teamed up with Andy Mutch.
This article originally featured in Wolves' official 2025/26 matchday programme. Last season's programmes are still available to purchase online through retailers Curtis Sports.
