Ron Flowers - alive and well.

[Frank Lincoln]

Happy 87th birthday to Ron Flowers. Over 450 games for Wolves, 49 England caps and a member of the 1966 World Cup winning squad.

Legend is an overused word, but Ron Flowers is a Wolves legend.

Happy birthday Sir, have a great day.

 

[clivewolves]

Is he the oldest surviving Wolves player? I had a look online a few weeks ago I think he was the oldest I could find. Are there any older Wolves players still with us?

 

[Supadavewolf]

Fond memories of Ron playing for the Wolves and Telford.

One of three (player-) managers of Telford from the 1966 World Cup squad, and for me the best of them.

Power, drive, you name it he had it. What would we give for a Ron Flowers in our midfield today?

Edit: International class central defender AND international class central midfielder. That's how good a player Ron was.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Does he still own the sports shop in the City centre? If so does he still work in there? Back in the day he certainly did so and if not busy was often up for a football chat.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Is he the oldest surviving Wolves player? I had a look online a few weeks ago I think he was the oldest I could find. Are there any older Wolves players still with us?

I think he is the oldest. The only two still going strong that come near are Colin Booth, who is 86 and Bobby Mason, 85

 

[Spitfire]

I think he is the oldest. The only two still going strong that come near are Colin Booth, who is 86 and Bobby Mason, 85

Stockin awarded retrospective title-winning medal

Almost 70 years since becoming a First Division winner with Wolves, former inside forward Ron Stockin has finally been rewarded with a medal.

www.wolves.co.uk

Although not a regular this chap is 90.
Glad he finally got his medal.

 

[Tezthewolvesfan]

Bought my Manders Piant and Ink top off Ron in 1988, lovely man spoke to me for ages.

 

[Scallywolf]

Happy birthday Ron.

A true Wolves legend amongst many others.

 

[Bob Wolf]

Happy 87th birthday to Ron Flowers. Over 450 games for Wolves, 49 England caps and a member of the 1966 World Cup winning squad.

Legend is an overused word, but Ron Flowers is a Wolves legend.

Happy birthday Sir, have a great day.

Great thread title. Saved me a panic.

 

[Scallywolf]

Does he still own the sports shop in the City centre? If so does he still work in there? Back in the day he certainly did so and if not busy was often up for a football chat.

I think the shop is still in Queen Street WW.

Ron‘s son (I think) is in charge.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Stockin awarded retrospective title-winning medal

Almost 70 years since becoming a First Division winner with Wolves, former inside forward Ron Stockin has finally been rewarded with a medal.

www.wolves.co.uk

Although not a regular this chap is 90.
Glad he finally got his medal.

He must be the oldest. According to "Wolves: The Complete Record", he played 8 league games in 53-4 (includng the first three games of the season), all at inside-forward (that is, either as No 8 or 10) and didn't score any goals.

 

[Ercall Wolves]

I think the shop is still in Queen Street WW.

Ron‘s son (I think) is in charge.

Glen Flowers

 

[pacamac]

I think the shop is still in Queen Street WW.

Ron‘s son (I think) is in charge.

Yes definitely still open walked past it the other day for the first time in a while the other day.

 

[Streathamwolf]

Does he still own the sports shop in the City centre? If so does he still work in there? Back in the day he certainly did so and if not busy was often up for a football chat.

I remember being taken in to meet the great man as a nipper. He was always a gent, signing autographs etc. Confirmed me as a lifelong Wolves supporter

 

[Highlandwolf2]

Was also manager of Northampton Town 1968/9 who played at Northampton Cricket County Ground at the time (terraces on 3 sides only, with temporary seats on the 4th side).

Great man on and off the field - great is an overused word but deservedly so for Ron.

Happy birthday and very many more.

 

[oldgolded]

Absolute legend, and that is not a word I use lightly.

 

[Jack Russell]

Happy Birthday Ron and thanks for everything, for Wolves and for England!

 

[whitnash wolf ex.dewsbury]

happy birthday Ron
when talking about great captains(england and wolves) I always like to mention Ron

 

[Wagstaffe Was Magic]

Birthday greetings from Ireland Ron, have a fantastic day !!

 

[HICKO]

Happy birthday Ron

 

[waltononthehillwolf]

My daughters went to the same primary school as his granddaughters - saw him every sports day while they were there - he was always very approachable - happy birthday Ron

 

[Elvis Wolf]

Clamp, Slater And Flowers!!
What a half back line that was and fortunately, I had the pleasure of attending games they all played in.
True Wolves Legends, all 3!!
Happy Birthday Sir Ron.

 

[Baboon]

Happy Birthday Ron. A true Wolves legend. I still remember your tremendous goal from a good 35 yards against Burnley in '65.

 

[goldeneyed]

God bless you Ron - an absolutely brilliant player for us - truly one of the legends. Huge happy birthday.

 

[Highlandwolf2]

Could the admins get a copy of this thread to the great man at some stage?

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Happy Birthday Ron. A true Wolves legend. I still remember your tremendous goal from a good 35 yards against Burnley in '65.

I remember it too. Last game of the season when we went down. I also remember a very similar one of his in happier times: the 3rd one out of 9 against Fulham on a warm Wednesday evening in September1959: absolute pile driver into the top corner from about 35 yards. Happy Birthday, me mon!

 

[QB Wolf]

Happy Birthday, was in his shop last Friday getting my lads school sport kit, great to see Ron’s old boots and England cap.