Luxury! I've been a Wolves fan since 1896!! But apart from Joe/Jack/John Tonks (ggfather) losing the cup final that year, my first excursions to the Mol were in 1974 - seeing the Doog play when we lost to Spurs and beat Carlisle. I remember my dad yelling at Sunderland to get his hair cut as several headers just slid off ineffectually in front of goal. It was great to be there for an EPL win in Dec 2009 when we beat Bolton. Can't wait to be there again...
-----Original Message----- From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of LEESE Matthew Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2011 8:48 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [NSWolves] Can someone pls remove me from this googlegroup? My first games going to watch Wolves were in the old 4th division (my old man's a Liverpool fan so I didn't inherit them through a family member who took me as a kid) and I have to say, those were some of my best times watching Wolves. Major disappointment watching us lose to Aldershot in the play offs, but from that point we had a few great years where we tore teams apart and Steve Bull was scoring for fun. Going to grounds where the away fans out numbered the home, paying blokes on the turnstiles a backhander to let us in and having a right laugh with my mates as we secured successive promotions were my 'halcyon days'. Our extended stay in what is now the Championship became a bit of a grind after a while and the expectation that came with Sir Jack's investment changed the whole atmosphere. Me and my mates had many conversations during that period about the merits of getting relegated - getting to go to a few different grounds again, losing some of the annoying home 'fans' and lowering people's expectations - but ultimately concluded that while it would be refreshing to go to few different grounds again the atmosphere would never return to that carefree 'backs to the wall' one that came with coming within touching distance of going under and the expectation levels would probably be even greater as we played teams like Bury and Rochdale in our shiny new stadium rather than the 2 sided relic of the pre-Hayward days. Ah, the good old bad old days.... -----Original Message----- From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Crowe Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2011 8:16 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [NSWolves] Can someone pls remove me from this googlegroup? I helped carry the Doog shoulder high around the South Bank that first game after being saved. A rare happy day, then it all turned to ****! Pretty much sums up following the Wolves these last 30 years. I'm with Jim and Mark, once hooked there is no escape, no matter how much suffering they put you through. Those rare happy days keep the faith burning. Paul Crowe Sales Manager - Asia Pacific ConTech (Sydney Office) PO Box 3517 Rhodes Waterside Rhodes NSW 2138 Tel: 02 97396636 Fax: 02 97396542 Mob: 0406009562 Email: pcr...@contechengineering.com Website: www.contechengineering.com -----Original Message----- From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Parkes Jim - Sydney-MHA Sent: Wednesday, 19 October 2011 10:10 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [NSWolves] Can someone pls remove me from this googlegroup? I have often wondered how my life would have changed if, on that fateful Wednesday night in 1966, my Dad had taken me to Old Trafford instead of Molineux. It's rather like dreaming of winning lotto: a few minutes of fantasy and then back to reality. Nevertheless, it was Molineux that night and I was immediately under the Wolves spell. I really don't know how anyone can stop supporting them. Remember those few minutes back in 80's when we almost went bust, and the Doog came through at the last minute to save us (albeit temporarily). I was on the 'phone to England where dad had the receiver against the radio with live coverage of events. The sheer joy of being saved. I still think of that moment when things look bleak. Prefer to support a Wolves side wherever they may be, and long as they are there. We will have our time in the sun again sometime. -----Original Message----- From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mark worrall Sent: Wednesday, 19 October 2011 8:33 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [NSWolves] Can someone pls remove me from this googlegroup? Yes Richard, thats right, theres no way out. Supporting Wolves is a life long suffering there is no escape from. You can change your room, but you can't checkout. You can run, but you can't hide. You think you're free, but sooner or later you'll walk around the corner and see another loser in a Old Gold and Black shirt, and you'll start wondering again... I wonder where they are in the league now? (should be IF they are still in the league) They must be doing better by now ? (no, they wont be) I wonder if they've found another Steve Bull ? (no, theres more chance of him making a comeback) Have they still got that Mick McCarthy as manager ? (yes, they probably will) Have they bought any decent players yet (no, they wont have) We must all be paying a penance for a high price for being horrible people in previous incarnations. But we have probably chosen to be Wolves fans as I hear the more suffering you choose in each life, the greater growth you can achieve. So when we get to the pearly gates, we'll all be in for a BIG heavenly payout that will make 500 virgins seem like childs play. I'm sure Steve will take you off the list. But what will you tell God when he meets you and he asks why you walked out on your chosen suffering ? Out of Darkness remember... ;-) -----Original Message----- From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Cox Sent: Wednesday, 19 October 2011 7:13 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: [NSWolves] Can someone pls remove me from this googlegroup? Or is it like the Hotel California? -- Marcus thinks Mick is a superb manager -- Marcus thinks Mick is a superb manager CAUTION: This message is intended only for the named addressee. It is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or distribution is prohibited and may be unlawful. By opening any attachment, you agree that the Munich Re Group will not be liable for any loss resulting from viruses or other defects. 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