Old Molineux Photos

[chignalwolf]

And that's Major General Smith-Smythe-Smith, DCO, VC, MD, VD and bar, to the right of Stan Cullis!

thanks for your impute northnorfolkwolf. good to put a name to a picture,

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Some great memories here! Only thing, in the second photo, Cullis is not talking to Ron Flowers, I think it's Jimmy Mullen.

And also the photo of Mark Lazarus signing, that's not Alec Stock. Have no idea who it is though! And also, can I ask that those of you who are good enough to take the time to put photos on here, please, please, please put a narrative with the pictures. Thanks.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

thanks for your impute northnorfolkwolf. good to put a name to a picture,

Chignal, I have asked you before for some/more narrative with your impressive photos. I'm surprised at you for not spotting this rather imposing, upper class twit masquerading as someone who would have any interest in the working class and their pastimes!

 

[Darvo]

That is just beautiful… thank you ever so much.

Really wish Morgan had not rebuilt the North Bank

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

hedge you’re absolutely smashing it in this thread mate. Thanks so much I’m loving seeing all this history of our great club!

Thank you.
I have been inspired by all of the other great posts, especially those recently shared by Chignalwolf.

 

[chignalwolf]

the good old days when players didn't get injured in training, can spot Billy in there, and Johnny Haynes Fulham.and Gill Merrick. Brum,
we had Jimmy Mullen and Dennis Wilshaw in that squad and ex manager Bill McGarry.


Dont miss out on the Grand National Competition in the OT-Forum,

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[Hedge End Wolf]

Henry Cooper receiving the Lonsdale belt, Molineux Grounds June 1967.

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

Stan Cullis, Molineux, circa 1964

 

[Big Saft Kid]

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I have seen this one before. I think it's an FA Cup match from 1938-39, when we ended up losing in the final to Portsmouth

 

[Big Saft Kid]

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That's exactly how I remember the South Bank when I first starting going as a kid in the mid 50s with my Dad. I sat on that wall many a time, and sometimes sprinkled the dust from the pitch surround on the policemen's boots! They never noticed.

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

The Wolverhampton Wanderers team and directors, Molineux Grounds, 1922-23 season.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

And also the photo of Mark Lazarus signing, that's not Alec Stock. Have no idea who it is though! And also, can I ask that those of you who are good enough to take the time to put photos on here, please, please, please put a narrative with the pictures. Thanks.

Alec Stock was definitely QPR manager in 1961 when we signed Lazarus. Who is it then? Lazarus was never much good for us by the way.

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

I have seen this one before. I think it's an FA Cup match from 1938-39, when we ended up losing in the final to Portsmouth

Close! Supporters at Molineux for the Fourth Round FA Cup tie between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal, 22nd January 1938. Arsenal won the match 2-1.

 

[Macman]

The Wolverhampton Wanderers team and directors, Molineux Grounds, 1922-23 season.
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Love how you can see the Molineux Hotel and St Peters Church in this photo.

I also think this was 1920/21 season, as the home shirt had two versions…. One version had an old gold stripe centrally, another shirt had a black stripe centrally. You can see both versions in this photo.

 

[Norman Bell]

Alec Stock was definitely QPR manager in 1961 when we signed Lazarus. Who is it then? Lazarus was never much good for us by the way.

Lazarus made one hell of comeback after going to the Holy Land

Well it is a thread all about old things so the chance to tell an ancient joke was too good to miss

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Alec Stock was definitely QPR manager in 1961 when we signed Lazarus. Who is it then? Lazarus was never much good for us by the way.

As was the norm in those days the club secretary would usually be present at a player signing so it may well be JT Howley.

This is Alec Stock and he looks nothing like the bloke in the photo.

 

[Norman Bell]

The Wolverhampton Wanderers team and directors, Molineux Grounds, 1922-23 season.
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I love how up to a certain point in history ( was it the late fifties ? ) that the goalies of most sides wore those jumpers that look to be the same as the type worn by submariners and sailors on the Arctic convoys !

 

[topcat99]

Love how you can see the Molineux Hotel and St Peters Church in this photo.

I also think this was 1920/21 season, as the home shirt had two versions…. One version had an old gold stripe centrally, another shirt had a black stripe centrally. You can see both versions in this photo.

I love that bit of trivia. Imagine the fights at the club shop as Neto wears the central black strip on day one of the season.

Then 2 weeks later wears the gold striped one.

(But no neo Nazi style number 44 allowed)

 

[Big Saft Kid]

As was the norm in those days the club secretary would usually be present at a player signing so it may well be JT Howley.

This is Alec Stock and he looks nothing like the bloke in the photo.

The bloke standing behind Lazarus is never Jack Howley. Jack always wore glasses with a big black frame and was blind as a bat without them.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Alec Stock. This could well be the bloke standing behind Lazarus. Managed QPR 1959-68, When Lazarus signed for Wolves in 1961, Stock was 44 years old.

 

[chignalwolf]

Chignal, I have asked you before for some/more narrative with your impressive photos. I'm surprised at you for not spotting this rather imposing, upper class twit masquerading as someone who would have any interest in the working class and their pastimes!

OK NorthNorfolkwolf. I have a cunning plan, I'll put the pictures up and you edit them, the pay's not very good but you see life, good luck with that,

 

[Macman]

I love how up to a certain point in history ( was it the late fifties ? ) that the goalies of most sides wore those jumpers that look to be the same as the type worn by submariners and sailors on the Arctic convoys !

Me too. I look at these incredible photos of yesteryear and I wonder if the goalies ever thought “crikey these shirts are heavy, i wish someone would invent a lighter material version.’. Or the players think “crikey, these shin pads and boots are so clunky, surely someone could invent simplified and lighter versions.’

Or ‘I feel naked posing for this photo without porcelain veneer teeth, immaculate hair, and tattoos up my arms and neck…’

I suppose what they didnt have, they never missed. A bit like us old timers who grew up easily without the internet.

 

[chignalwolf]

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[chignalwolf]

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Match of the Seventies​

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Highlights of a First Division match between Wolves and Manchester United on 16th September 1972.The 1972-73 season showcased the abilities of the Wolves team with a 5th placed finish in the league and semi-final appearances in both the FA and League Cups. The season was also a personal success for Wolves striker John Richards. His 36 League and Cup goals were suitably rewarded with the Young Player of the Year award for 1973 and also a cap for England at the end of the season. Richards had formed a highly successful partnership with Derek Dougan and 'The Doog' contributed 17 league and cup goals for the season
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1970/71] Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton, Boxing Day 1970​

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Wolves v Southampton, 9th October 1971​

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Wolves v Ferencvaros, UEFA Cup Semi-final 2nd Leg, 19th April 1972​

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Wolves v Juventus, UEFA Cup Quarter-final 2nd Leg, 22nd March 1972

Brief footage of the two goals scored by Wolves in their 2-1 UEFA Cup Quarter-final 2nd Leg defeat of Juventus (aggregate 3-2) on 22nd March 1972.On their jo...

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Wolves v Leeds United, 8th May 1972

Brief goal footage of the controversial Wolves v Leeds United clash at Molineux on 8th May 1972. Leeds, having defeated Arsenal to win the FA Cup just 48 hou...

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1972 UEFA Cup Final 2nd Leg at White Hart Lane Spurs v Wolves

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Wolves v Arsenal, 20th November 1971

In tribute to Wolves legend Dave Wagstaffe, who sadly passed away on 6th August 2013 aged 70, are the full highlights of the First Division match between Wol...

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Wolves V. Spartak (1954)

Molineux, Wolverhampton.GV. Soviet football team Spartak kick-off, wearing dark jerseys and light shorts - they playing against Wolverhampton Wanderers. GV. ...

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Wolves v Nottingham Forest, FA Cup 4th Round, 29th January 1927 (Earliest Existing Film of Molineux)

British Pathé footage of an FA Cup 4th Round tie between Wolves and Nottingham Forest on 29th January 1927.Although there's very little filmed of the match i...

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Wolves v Aston Villa, 27th October 1979

Highlights of the First Division derby between Wolves and Aston Villa at Molineux on 27th October 1979.In September 1979, Wolves paid a then-record British t...

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West Bromwich Albion v Wolves, 21st April 1979

Highlights of the First Division derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolves at The Hawthorns on 21st April 1979.John Barnwell was appointed Wolves manager...

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[Supadavewolf]

I love how up to a certain point in history ( was it the late fifties ? ) that the goalies of most sides wore those jumpers that look to be the same as the type worn by submariners and sailors on the Arctic convoys

The jumpers were needed to hide the body armour, necessary protection for ribs. Those old balls were heavy...

 

[Supadavewolf]

I suppose what they didnt have, they never missed. A bit like us old timers who grew up easily without the internet.

Is this the Inter net of which you speak?

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

Winston Churchill on the campaign trail and visiting Molineux in 1949.

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

1943 Battle of Britain parade, Molineux Grounds

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Whilst not strictly speaking, a Molineux photo, I thought this might be of interest, three Wolves players in the England team on the occasion of Billy Wright's 100th cap 1959 against Scotland.

 

[Darvo]

Whilst not strictly speaking, a Molineux photo, I thought this might be of interest, three Wolves players in the England team on the occasion of Billy Wright's 100th cap 1959 against Scotland.

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Never knew Bobby Charlton ever had that much hair!

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

Keeping the Billy theme going; August 1959 and his last game at Molineux before the start of the season:

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

 

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[Hedge End Wolf]

Reading good luck messages from well wishers after the game:

 

[Hedge End Wolf]

 

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