Paul Bradshaw (RIP)

[MickHolmesFanClub]

Very sad news. An excellent keeper and good company off the pitch too. He and Emlyn Hughes were inseparable at times.

Hopefully, the club will pay a fitting tribute at Sunday's game.

RIP Big Paul

 

[Mutchy]

That is sad news to see this morning. Braddy was a big hero of mine.
RIP Paul x

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Terribly sad news. Paul was a very good goalkeeper who probably deserved an England call up.

Another wolf joins the team in heaven.

R.I.P Paul.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Sorry to hear that. Another footballer who died far too young.

 

[loppers86]

Great Keeper and a big part of my early memories of Wolves.

 

[inaglasshouse]

The keeper from when I was a kid sitting on the wall at the front of the Waterloo Rd until I went to big school. RIP Paul Bradshaw.

 

[WolfPaul]

Very sad news. RIP Paul.

 

[Berlin Wolf]

RIP Paul. You were a fantastic goalkeeper, up there with Wolves very best keepers all time.

I have happy memories of meeting Paul when he was Hon. President of Manchester Wolves during his time at Molineux. I am feeling very sad this morning.

 

[Mutchy]

RIP Paul. You were a fantastic goalkeeper, up there with Wolves very best keepers all time.

I have happy memories of meeting Paul when he was Hon. President of Manchester Wolves during his time at Molineux. I am feeling very sad this morning.

Yes, thats what I was thinking of too. He attended one event that I remember with Geoff Palmer and Dave Thomas.

 

[Norman Bell]

I have been watching the Big Match Revisited on ITV 4 on Saturday mornings. From time to time Wolves of the late seventies /early eighties have been on and what is apparent is how good Paul was pulling shots into his body or indeed saving with both hands. These days keepers seem content to parry far too much for me. That said, if he had to make the non coaching manual save he would as he showed in the 1980 League Cup Final.

I recall being really excited when Wolves splashed out what was in 1977 huge money for a goalie. I never felt we overpaid for Paul Bradshaw, he was worth every penny and then some.

 

[Liskeard wolf]

So sad to hear this news. A big part of our early 80s team. Winning at Wembley against Forest 'Braddy' was immense. Thank you Paul, RIP

 

[Berlin Wolf]

Yes, thats what I was thinking of too. He attended one event that I remember with Geoff Palmer and Dave Thomas.

That's right Sue. A pub do in 1979. Hard to believe its 45 years ago.

Have just found two lovely black and white photos from Manchester Wolves pub dos, late 70s. Of Dave Thomas and George Berry with members of the Manchester Wolves committee but not one of Paul.

 

[Quicksilver]

Genuinely sad news, My first Keeper I remember playing for Wolves, Late '70s, used to swap Football Stickers, when we were at school, always used to get Paul Bradshaw or Kenny Hibbitt! RIP

 

[Mutchy]

That's right Sue. A pub do in 1979. Hard to believe its 45 years ago.

Have just found two lovely black and white photos from Manchester Wolves pub dos, late 70s. Of Dave Thomas and George Berry with members of the Manchester Wolves committee but not one of Paul.

I have photos of them in a group with the younger members. Keith Christie's two lads included.

 

[HICKO]

RIP Paul, great goalkeeper.

 

[Longford Wolf]

Went to Blackburn as a 9 year old , Bradshaw was in goal for Rovers , he had a great game.
Me and Dad were saying Wolves should buy him, so we were both delighted when we did not long after. A great keeper for us RIP Paul Bradshaw.

 

[Wagstaffe Was Magic]

The best Wolves keeper in my time supporting the Wolves (since 1965)

Rest in peace Paul, for ever a Wolf

 

[Torbay Wolf]

Terrible news. Is it me, or are people dying younger these days. Watched Paul many, many times in the late seventies and early eighties. Always a reliable pair of hands. Rest in peace Paul. You will be sadly missed.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

The best Wolves keeper in my time supporting the Wolves (since 1965)

Rest in peace Paul, for ever a Wolf

I remember my Father saying that if Paul Bradshaw had been the Wolves goalkeeper in the early seventies, then we would have been very close to having a title chasing team. I say that with no disrespect to Phil Parkes, who was a good goalkeeper, but Paul was just that little bi better.

 

[Golden Arrow]

I have happy memories of the 1980 League Cup Final when Paul played his part in our win over Clough's strong Forest side.
I travelled down with no ticket but managed to negotiate one on the train, albeit in the Forest end.

A great day, thank you Paul.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

 

[oldgolded]

Such a shame and so sorry to read this. Like many others I can remember when we signed him, and it really doesn't seem that long ago. I remember him being described as 'the goalkeeper of the future' and I think I am correct in saying we paid a record fee for him for a goalkeeper. He certainly was an excellent keeper and a wonderful servant to the club.
RIP Paul.

 

[Rednal Wolf]

Went to Blackburn as a 9 year old , Bradshaw was in goal for Rovers , he had a great game.
Me and Dad were saying Wolves should buy him, so we were both delighted when we did not long after. A great keeper for us RIP Paul Bradshaw.

As an 8 year old I watched him play for Blackburn in a 2 1 Wolves defeat at Molineux.
He was magnificent that day making save after save . My Dad said to me we should sign him and as you say .....we did .
A great brave and agile keeper .
Forever a Wolves hero and legend.
RIP Paul

 

[S G Wolves]

Really sad news.

Paul was our keeper when I started supporting Wolves. Will never be forgotten.

RIP big fella.

 

[round oak wolf]

Oh no such sad news, gutted. He, Phil Parkes and Gary Pierce my 3 fav keepers.
Used to chat with him and Andy Gray in the Mermaid after my evening course, during the season mid week !!!
R.I.P Paul

 

[SuperGran]

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[Boss Hogg]

Very sad news, was the first Wolves keeper I remember when I started going to the Wolves in the 70s. 67 is no age

Rest in peace

 

[Superted]

Very sad news.

Am I right in thinking it was Paul Bradshaw that set up Bradsports in Birches Bridge?

Used to get a lot of my kit from there when I was growing up.

 

[jrpb-3]

Sad news, and 67 is no great age. Our keeper when I first started going to games on a regular basis, and as said the last time we won a significant cup in 1980.
RIP

 

[Jack Russell]

An excellent 'keeper who gave Wolves great service. Far too young. RIP Paul.

 

[JimB]

Shocked by this sad news, one from my youth stood at the front of the north bank, always looked forward to applauding him into the goal mouth as he applauded us.
Fond memories Paul, one of my heroes, I applaud you again - sir.
RIP PB.

 

[wolvesjoe]

Very sad to hear about an excellent goalkeeper for the club. RIP

Makes you also realise that Wolves have been very fortunate with our goalkeepers
in the postwar period. Several excellent players.

 

[Munich_Wolf]

First keeper of my Wolves supporting childhood. Really sad news

 

[Southdownswolf]

Really sad news. My earliest memories are of the team with Paul in goal, a team that made me fall in love with Wolves for better or worse.
RIP

 

[Parkfieldswolf]

Paul was the first Wolves goalie I can remember. Life is short, sleep tight Paul.

 

[The Clock]

Sad news indeed.
RIP Paul

 

[Norman Bell]

Such a shame and so sorry to read this. Like many others I can remember when we signed him, and it really doesn't seem that long ago. I remember him being described as 'the goalkeeper of the future' and I think I am correct in saying we paid a record fee for him for a goalkeeper. He certainly was an excellent keeper and a wonderful servant to the club.
RIP Paul.

I have just looked it up and while it was not World Record fee for a goalkeeper as Peter Shilton went to Forest in the same week ( see next paragraph ! ) it was a Wolves club record fee at £150,000.

It was incredible looking back in time just how under valued a top notch keeper was. It really only changed when Cloughie and Peter Taylor paid Stoke City £325,000 in September 1977 for Peter Shilton. There is an interview in which Peter Taylor says something like " We paid the fee because we felt Shilton was worth 12 to 16 points a season and he proved it ! " Over his time in goal for Wolves it is beyond calculations just how points ' Braddy ' saved for Wolves.

A West Midlands born keeper in Phil Parkes shattered that Peter Shilton fee when he was sold by QPR to West Ham for £565,000. Even then there were ' experts ' who thought it was crazy to pay that for a goalie !!!!

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Oh no, that's awful news. Bradshaw was the Wolves keeper of my childhood. Always remember him in his green Umbro top with the three leaping Wolves in black and the WW badge. Solid, dependable and reliable keeper. That is no age for someone these days. Rest in Peace Paul and love to his family.

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Spot on.

 

[Bullyboy]

RIP Paul. Fondly remember your Wembley performance. Thoughts to his family and friends.

 

[kinyo298]

A Wolves hero, God bless you Paul.

 

[JadeWolf]

Sad news, RIP Paul x