New film to chart Wolves' foray into US soccer

[Samut Sakhon Wolf]

Great watch. Loved Lofty's stories.

 

[clivewolves]

 

[Monk]

WOW just watched and that was fabulous - plus another benefit of that tour we signed my favourite ever wolves player and wolves legend Frank Munro. Thanks for posting Clivewolves

 

[JamesWolves]

Never really seen footage from the sixties. But that Knowles goal at 19:30 seemed so far ahead of its time

 

[Monk]

Never really seen footage from the sixties. But that Knowles goal at 19:30 seemed so far ahead of its time

He was some player - was far ahead of his time - would have been miles better than grealish - shame he gave it all up but it's his life.

 

[Glow69]

Fantastic watch.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Fantastic watch.

It was. As a Wolves fan growing up in the 60s I had little or no knowledge of this competition. It was a bit of an eye opener tbh and I wish the show could have been longer and more footage of the games. Perhaps my favourite Wolves forward line of all time - Wharton, Hunt, Dougan, Knowles and Wagstaffe. I didn't realise that the Yanks did not want drawn games so our final v Aberdeen ended 5-5 aet so it carried on till we got a winner - 6-5! Bonkers! I see Frank Munro scored 3 times for Aberdeen and I'm assuming we went on to sign him after this competition; I assume it's our Frank Munro - the best CH in all my Wolves -supporting years.

 

[tonto]

It was. As a Wolves fan growing up in the 60s I had little or no knowledge of this competition. It was a bit of an eye opener tbh and I wish the show could have been longer and more footage of the games. Perhaps my favourite Wolves forward line of all time - Wharton, Hunt, Dougan, Knowles and Wagstaffe. I didn't realise that the Yanks did not want drawn games so our final v Aberdeen ended 5-5 aet so it carried on till we got a winner - 6-5! Bonkers! I see Frank Munro scored 3 times for Aberdeen and I'm assuming we went on to sign him after this competition; I assume it's our Frank Munro - the best CH in all my Wolves -supporting years.

Yes indeed came here as midfield player but not quick enough, converted to centre half, what a skilful player he was when centre halves were big lumps that just defended
My favourite player

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Yes indeed came here as midfield player but not quick enough, converted to centre half, what a skilful player he was when centre halves were big lumps that just defended
My favourite player

Sadly passed away some time ago. I assume Phil Parkes, Terry Wharton and Les Wilson are the only players left from that greatest of eras?

 

[Spitfire]

Sadly passed away some time ago. I assume Phil Parkes, Terry Wharton and Les Wilson are the only players left from that greatest of eras?

From the LA squad, Mike Bailey, Peter Knowles and Alun Evans are still alive, although Bailey is unfortunately suffering from dementia.

 

[Kennedy]

Is this the whole film or a trailer?

Cheers for posting.

 

[clivewolves]

Is this the whole film or a trailer?

Cheers for posting.

It's the full documentary. There will also be some extended interviews with some of the contributors on the website at some point in the future.

Los Angeles Wolves Soccer Club | LA Wolves

Wolves became the first professional soccer champions in North America. Visit our website today to view our story.

la.wolves.co.uk

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

It's the full documentary. There will also be some extended interviews with some of the contributors on the website at some point in the future.

Los Angeles Wolves Soccer Club | LA Wolves

Wolves became the first professional soccer champions in North America. Visit our website today to view our story.

la.wolves.co.uk

They have clips of some of the goals which makes me think they must have longer videos of the games. I for one would love to watch Peter Knowles in action alongside Waggy and the Doog. Before Nuno this was our last really great side and deserves to be shown if at all possible.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Finally watched it tonight. Enjoyable and well made. It all happened before my time, so it was all new to me.

Did make me wonder if this, along with a few other US initiatives, together with the Peak6 minority holding and growing strength of US owners in the PL, are a sign that’s where Fosun expect new investment in the club to come from.

 

[SA Wolf]

I watched a few days ago. Sad that only Parkes, Taylor and Wharton are left to comment on the tour. I remember (vaguely) when Wolves were 'champions of America', although I didn't remember the tournament format, so it was interesting to learn that.
Also, as someone else posted; Munro's goals for Aberdeen (or the Washington Whips as they played under) prompted us to sign him.

Sadly passed away some time ago. I assume Phil Parkes, Terry Wharton and Les Wilson are the only players left from that greatest of eras?

It was Gerry Taylor, wasn't it?