Ketsbaia: Had a spell with Wolves.
When I think about Wolves I instantly think about the fixture last season at Molineux and the behaviour of Wolves skipper Karl Henry on the afternoon.
Henry was seemingly trying to to wind Joey Barton up and spark a reaction from a man who has had infamous problems controlling his temper in the past. He was playing dirty, mistiming tackles and clearly trying to get Barton to react.
That day we saw Joey rise above and he just walked away from the situation, it showed that Joey can keep calm and approach such things with maturity. Henry clattered Barton on multiple occasions, but Joey got up and walked away every time. Anyway here’s what I asked Dale:
How do you rate our fans?
Newcastle fans are fantastic. They’re reputation of loyalty is very well deserved. Being a Newcastle fan may not always be the easiest thing in the world, especially in recent years but their pride and determination to see things through is very commendable. Perhaps the only negative aspect of their support is that they sometimes expect or want more than the club can realistically deliver.
If you could have any one Newcastle player at Wolves who would it be and why?
A difficult question, I’d perhaps take a few if I could and if I was doing this just a month ago then I would consider saying Kevin Nolan but more on that later. There’s a few to choose from, this season I’ve been very impressed with Coloccini, Enrique and Tiote but I think I’d have to say my number one choice would be Hatem Ben Afra. He’s had an unfortunate season with his horrific injury but he’s demonstrated great pace, skill and control so I’d go with him.
Who is your favorite Newcastle player of all time and why?
Can I be really really obvious and say Alan Shearer? Everything about him is just sheer class. His career at Newcastle was phenomenal, as was his career with England. And his continued presence at the club and his desire for it to do well is unquestionable. He is a true servant and icon to football but in particular to Newcastle United.
From an away fan’s point of view what do you make of St James’ Park?
St James’ Park is an absolute monster! The stadiums’ design is amazing, it’s a very impressive build and again it’s iconic. Not many clubs in the Premier League can boast such an impressive stadium and you can tell its importance to the city with its capacity. Alas I’ve never actually been there and can only comment from what I’ve seen on the TV but it would certainly be an experience to go there as an away fan. No doubt I’d be slightly intimidated with a full house of home supporters as would the away players and that’s exactly what you want, a fortress.
How do you think we have done in the transfer market thus far, was selling Nolan a mistake?
Selling Nolan was a surprise. Surely Pardew couldn’t have been disappointed with his performances? I think that selling such an influential figure is always risky but it shows nerve and Pardew seems to be taking a new approach into the squad. The signing of Demba Ba is a very good one. Again I don’t know much about Yohan Cabaya or Sylvain Marveaux but I think they could be good. They’re all around 25 years old, so they’ve got experience but can also be moulded into a way that Pardew wants. I’m hopeful for them but not too hopeful when they play Wolves.
What do you think of Mike Ashley?
Well, where to begin? I know that he hasn’t always been the most popular figure at the club and if you scratch the surface you can see why. Over the past few years he’s appointed a lot of managers who either didn’t work or were unpopular with fans. Then there was the whole putting the club up for sale when things got difficult and then taking it off the market when they picked up. Then after that there was the sacking of Chris Hughton and the selling of Andy Carroll. There has always been a lot of media attention of his decisions and you sense that at some point in the future similar issues may continue but for the moment the club is stable and you hope that he’s learned from the past. I think to some extent the jury is still out.
Mick McCarthy saved you guys from relegation last season, but what do you make of the job Pardew has done at Newcastle?
Newcastle finished 12th this season which for a club coming back up from the Championship is fantastic so it’s been a very good season for them. But you can’t credit Pardew with all of that you have to give a lot of credit to Chris Hughton. I personally prefer Hughton and like lots of people didn’t really understand or believe the reason giving for his dismissal. I think maybe we will have to wait till the end of next season to truly know how Pardew does, he’ll be shaping the team into the way he wants it as opposed to using the squad Hughton made. Having said that though he has already had some great moments at Newcastle, that 4-4 against Arsenal was fantastic and I hope to see more like that next season.
How do you think Newcastle did last season in the Premier League?
Better than Wolves that’s for sure. Luckily they kept a lot of players from when they were relegated; they also have the available funds and resources so now that they’re got a bit of stability there was no reason and no chance of them doing badly. Realistically it was as good as they could have done and maybe it’s as realistically as they can do in the near future? Time will tell.
Who will finish higher next season?
Newcastle will finish higher than Wolves. Wolves still look unfinished, more work and time needs to go into them. They were fortunate to stay in the league even though they got more point this season than they did last, competition is getting harder. But still Wolves beat the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool last season. Maybe there is greatness hiding in the team just waiting to get out.
Score Predictions for next season?
St James’- 2-1 Newcastle.
Molineux- 2-2.
Last season your captain Karl Henry roughed Joey Barton a bit during the game at Molineux, on the day Joey controlled his temper rather well. What’s your opinion of Joey? Would you have him at Wolves?
He wouldn’t be my first choice. I actually was a bit embarrassed last season when Wolves went through a strange phase of bad tackles and injuring people. Nobody likes to see it and I don’t want temperamental characters like Barton at Wolves. He is a good footballer and sometimes has a great influence in matches but his temperament is a point of concern. If Mick were to sign him I’d understand why and I’m sure it could be a successful move but still I’d be dubious. He’d have to earn my respect at Wolves.
You guys survived on the last day of the season, it was a tight League. Will you guys stay us next season?
Yes. The Wolves squad are improving, Mick is learning more about the league and the stadium is being developed. I’m sure that Wolves will have what it takes to survive once more. Of course it’s the long term ambition of the club to do more than just survive but at the moment that’ll do and I’m sure they will.
In these interviews I like to discuss at least one player that has represented both clubs . . . remember Ketsbaia?
Goodness, I can’t really say I know much of Ketsbaia, he certainly didn’t have a long career at Wolves so it’s difficult to comment. Are there any others? I feel I can’t really help on this question, sorry.
I love Ketsbia,oh well…Finally Mick McCarthy, former Sunderland manager. He’s not going to have too many fans on here. How would you sum him up to bunch who may not be too fond of him?
Well Mick is just fantastic isn’t he? What a character and what a voice, listening to his commentary and press interviews is just sheer heaven, a decent Northern chap. He is a solid manager who is enjoying the most success he’s ever had in his career. Hopefully that’ll continue. I do wonder on occasion how much further he can take the club, whether he has the tactical know how and ability to progress the club into mid-table, but maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. He’s been a great asset to the club and long may it continue, definitely happy with him.
Great interview there from Dale, one of my favourite interviews of the series to date. He knows his football and has given some interesting opinions. Thanks to Dale for his time.
What do you guys think of Dales’s opinions? I’m speaking to lots of various fans and rapidly getting through the checklist now. More view from the away end articles are on the way. Look out for the Mackems article, which is forthcoming…
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Well done Dave… Good read
Dont like mick mcmackem, but hope wolves survive another season in the prem.
Ketsbaia was class.
Who’s Dave
Dale mate not dave
Well done Dave, know exuse for what Karl Henry did to Joey Barton, know one wants to see that in football. I always look out at what results Wolves get, there a team thats buliding slowly, and not buying cups, thats what I like in football
Dale*
Also you we’re very honest, well done
Anyone who sends the mackems down with 19 points then 15 points can have dinner at my house any time
Mark another good thread mate and Dale seems to be a decent sort but offcourse is wrong about Joey but then most other supporters only think oneway about Joey and the past will always cloud their judgment
aye dave, you shouldnt judge people on there past, but only the present.
Story for life for y’all there.
spot on mark,good read
I see that cock Warris is saying that our game against Arsenal is a tea time kick off on Sky mow. What a cock! Could of sworn I said that last night… Bell piece
good article again Mark.
Stuart….aye but your comment last night is his exclusive today
As a Wolves fan I see things differently to Dale in a number of respects.Wolves were very unfairly criticised for being a dirty team last season. Our disciplinary record was average for the Premier League and of course Newcastle had more cards than most. Why Dale would be embarrassed by us having an average number of cards is bizarre. When Zamora got injured in a tackle with Henry it was not even a foul.
As for Mike Ashley I think he is a real handicap for Newcastle and I don’t see the club getting real success while he is there.
In 2011/12 I don’t think there will be much between Newcastle and Wolves but I think Wolves will finish half way while Newcastle a little lower than that.
I thin dale was mainly discussing henry’s horrible display against us. Interesting opinion bout league finish- defs think we will finish above you to be honest mate
David Johnston if I was a Wolves fan I would have been embarrassed by Henry and the way he went about trying to deliberately provoke Joey B, I know Joey is no shrinking violet but I can honestly say that I haven’t seen him or anyone else in our team deliberately set out to get someone sent of and risk a bad injury to them
Another good article Mark
Jobey, How much money you lost today mate?
‘In 2011/12 I don’t think there will be much between Newcastle and Wolves but I think Wolves will finish half way while Newcastle a little lower than that.’
Hmmm…Not sure about that, I think Wolves will be in another relegation battle whereas we can finish top half.
one of the better views mark guy seems level-headed sort of fan,wolves too have had some class players quite a few years back,that is when players played with pride for there clubs and not so much for money,but there you go
Anyone know where the rumours linking us with bendtner came from, someones clay pipe I’m guessing
Ketsbaia was rubbish
david johnson you must be smoking some good shit doon there.
Jobey- ordered your leeds ticket mate
JAY JAY imo he is going to villa,just a guess like,but worth a fiver of my cash if i can get a bet on
I always wanted us to sign Steve bull when I was younger. I really rated him
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Mark – Thanks a lot mate, i’ll give you the money on the day
Spencer – A tenner,
thanks to poor tips from certain blog members 
Aye toonsy, the Tipton Skinhead was a good striker
Jay I think it was FJ that started the bendtner story, I know Batty will be upset for me saying this but I think he is sh1t and there is just asmuch chance of Messi playing for us
Oi Jobey!!! You didn’t pick mine that came first which I told you was going to win and one came second so not too bad
Zoe – Shhhhh….
Jobey- If you had listened you may have won some more money. Told you Cygnet was gonna win
fook u dave
wheres moreno 
Toonsy…Steve Bull was a real good striker, John Richardson was also a good Wolves striker…but probably before your time…Icedog will remember him though…played with a dark haired bloke with a huge conk…cannae remember his name though
i know a lot of transfers take time to gan through at times,but that guy that toon where after gervino (spelling) seems to takeing a long time a fornight ago the gunners said they had agreed to sign him maybe they have run oot of pens
Robbie Keane was a good player at Wolves too…
Jolene Lescott another one. Can’t believe that side never got promoted.
MM are you trying to say Ice is an oldie
Batty @ 32 why you being so rude
Munich Mag,
Was the guy with the huge conk Derek Dougan
MM aye i remember richardson well a pacey lad too,bull was alright but not top class,good club player,think he got one cap to his name maybe two couldnt cut it when he stepped up a level
Anyone ever been to Tallinn? If so let me know where’s good (if anywhere) as i’m off there Friday, miss the Darlo game!
Might they have it on NUFCTV?
TGS aye remember DOUGAN too, think that is the guy MM was thinking of
I’m getting old, 29 soon, I’ve got bad knees
Jay…feck ya knees, it’s ya ginga hair y wanna worry about
43 –
Jay thats all the kneeling down you do when your getting your picture took, and thats why everyone thinks your small
JAY JAY bad knees is that with praying for a big signing like,well get up its not going to happen
jay…I’ve got bad knees too from when we were stood at the bar and ya heed kept hitting them
DAVE think you huffed the bendtner lover hes gone off
Jay Jay
Bad knees from throwing a frisbie to yourself…
RICHIE
Or maybe I was pissed and fell out the bed last night
TGS…nah….but he had a canny conk on him an aall…
MM….I bet you did yourself a quick spell check before you submitted that last comment
more twatter shite from another site
Mark Douglas just confirmed on twitter, that we’re after McGugan and we’re trying to get him part ex with Routeledge
RT…I could have go myself into big trouble if I got that one wrong !
poor jay jay everytime he comments he gets ripped to hell
Ice I find the Douglas guy isnt as bad as most of the twatters.
As for Batts he is allowed one bad judgement once in a while, and I dont think he would take the huff with us
If Stewart Downing is worth 18 million quid… wtf…..football is going totally crazy.
Jay Jay – Im on your side JayJay don’t worry. Everyone loves a leprechaun
MM…
Do you not think Jay’s got enough to cope with being short and ginger without all you feckers ripping the p!ss oot of him…..don’t worry jay, I’ve got ya back mate
Ice @ 57 its just aswell he doesn’t have SMS
DAVE aye batty knows we love him really
Jobey @ 60 and most of us like garden gnomes
What is it that makes people hate me? I can change
MM hes not worth 8mil never mind 18,makes you think why clubs who have that sort of money are not going for zog,who imo is a much better player than him
Jez I see somewhere is still running the story about Pards interview
Jay never change to suit others mate stick to being yersel. While the’re abusing you the’re leaving others alone
DAVE is that getting streched as no one is writeing threads
I’m a good person
I can vouch for that, he is a good person
Ice I think you could be right mate, it seems like yonks ago and every fan and their dog has heard it or read it
and the’re still running the story 
Jay Jay
Jay maybe its because you have a ST
RICHIE whos ganning to vouch for you then
dave sshhhh he might be peeping or have a spy mm cough
Jay Jay
I get a fraction of your abuse because people confuse our names… Well I think that’s why…
But your a good person mate.
Batty on the other hand… He’s in bed with Bobby Shitlon no.9
these days…
DAVE did you see they ran the same thread two weeks apart,a certain person came straight on and played hell that they had ran the thread before
I’ll vouch for Richie
Ice…not even me Mam does these days
wise woman
cheers Jay
RT- What about your mam mate?
jj
christ wor lass been on phone comeing home tues neet,never gan shift all these bottles and shite in two days
Spencer…oot of your league mate and she knows ya’ve got the clap
the lads from the team are on the lash in Magaluf but back next week so I’ll see him when I’m home
Im missing a sesh in magaluf? Shytee, is this a annual thing?
RT- The clap was worth it for the ride
joey barton has just tweeted hes goin too arsenal
Ice @ 78 yeah mate
Batty @ 76 ye might be right there and I might get picked on but I know you’ll back me up
Batts…JB is just want Arsenal need, a bit of steel in there. Actually…we need him too…
Pity if there is truth in that rumour…could see Bendtner coming in our direction… 
BATTY your just trying to upset dave
Batty @ 88
I seen that
Spencer…aye it is……aye, sometimes it is worth it
nighty night lads…
Batty, your such a little faggot, he never tweeted that
of course dave 1 out all out ,cannit do with scabs
mention no names
MM laters mate
Anybody watching Copa America? Adrian Ramos from Columbia has been sensational in all the 3 matches that I have seen him.He has been MOM for 2 of those matches and has perhaps been a little overshadowed by Falcao in this game.Plays for Hertha Berlin and wouldn’t be expensive at all.Moreover hes 25 and plays as an attacking midfielder or even as a striker.Could be perfect for us if we are gonna go with a 4-3-3 system. Hope our scouts are watching..
See Barry’s on his windups again… Him and Bobby tag teaming…
spence faggot
kna wrong person wrong blog young un 
What did Joey tweet he was off to arsenal? or is this a wind-up?
My god are you Geordies still bleating on about St. Joey? There were some badly timed challenges in the game, from both sides.
I thought you guys up there knew more about football than listening to media hype
Are you sure Dale is a Wolves fan, and are you sure you can have ‘decent football chat with’?
Batty
not Barry…
@JJ batty always winds me up
It’s a wind-up
JJ
Spence I bet you checked straight away lad and dont be calling my wingman a faggot
MM take it easy
Ice @ 91 I know what he’s like mate
Zoe @ 105 I agree with you
Aye I did check.
You ‘wingman’ makes you both sound like faggots
Here, can’t believe people believe Batty,
I don’t even have Twitter and I knew he was bullshfting
Barton will be here till the end of his contract at least.
Clay fighting chutney ferrets
JJ @ 110 I think your spot on with that mate
Spence anymore of yer shit and i’ll get your mum to take yer sock away from ye
spence whats tis big think you have aboot faggots
Dave please no?
bet you and batty have got crusty arse hair from each other
Spence I used to think you were a decent kid but now I think your just looking a sugar daddy so you may run along and keep looking
aye dave i think jobe is right aboot spence
hes a BB
spence try org for a sugar daddy ,iam sure he will oblige you
feck me, your all aloud a bit of craic and that and can call me bent and that. When I want to have a laugh, I am know longer a dencent lad…
Batty yeah I think Jobey was right I just feel shit for actually not believing Jobey
As a Wolves fan, I think Newcastle will have a right test this coming season. I just can’t see Pardew getting them anywhere near where they finished last season. Wolves were very lucky to stay up last season but the slow building risk has paid off for us in the ‘dreaded 2nd season’. We must push on. Newcastle, however, I like the club – plenty of great history and love watching their midfield. I just think without Hughton setting the course – I think Newcastle could struggle this season. Kevin Nolan may not have had the same success as last season, but still, I would never have let him leave. Look forward to see how Pardew will hold out this season. I think Wolves finish 15th and Newcastle 17th and will just stay up. Don’t take this as offensive. I study football and the second season for any team is no fun. I do hope Newcastle stay up though I would rather see Albion down. Jack (Wolves fan, Kidderminster)
Big Dave (Big Daddy)
kiddywolf ya gannin doon ,your a yoyo club we are not see ya
KiddyWolf we will do better this season than last mate, I dont think Hooters or Tugboat Nolan will hold us back but will infact make a better season with alot better footie
up the baggies
yep its defo good shit doon there
clueless chris and the pie man
Munich Dog
Toonsy…Steve Bull was a real good striker, John Richardson was also a good Wolves striker…but probably before your time…Icedog will remember him though…played with a dark haired bloke with a huge conk…cannae remember his name though.
The Wolves strike partnership was John Richards and Derek Dougan and they were formidable. If you check out actually how many they banged in it was amazing including in Europe.
Not a Joey Barton fan but that has been from City days. Like Newcastle, the team the town is my favourite one for a night out in UK and Geordies in general are good eggs. I would not read too much into last seasons table finish from mid table down as there were only a couple of games between the lot of them.
Best of luck in the coming season
UTW
“I just think without Hughton setting the course – I think Newcastle could struggle this season.”
Christ, and they say Toon fans are dillusional…
There’s not a chance in yell Wolves will finish above 16th. They’ve also lost their best player in Charlie Adam and MIGHT survive only because the league is so weak next year…
Study football by all means, but not with rose tinted glasses of retardation.
Also, can’t believe how many fans rate Hughton as a master manager when he is insanely average at best.
I dont rate Pardew but he’s still better than Hughton, if only slightly.
Reet im outta here get a cuppa ready for the Seve prog catch you’s tomoro lads
JJ = Charlie Adam never played for Wolves…try Blackpool.
aye, fok off dave.
Kiddy
Your right, I can’t think of a good player Wolves have. Gave you credit there where none was due…
Na that’s unfair… Jarvis is good. But can’t think of another player I’d want from Wolves.
Kiddy, no way Wolves will do better than us! You guys will easily be in another relegation battle, while we’re going to be playing attractive AND EFFECTIVE football, shooting for a European place. I say shooting for it cuz I doubt we’ll get it this season.
Hughton and Nolan being gone will actually help us loads. Yeah, Nolan sparked a lot of team spirit, but that can be produced in other ways. As far as CH goes, I love the man, and appreciate what he was around for, but I never felt he was actually in charge of anything. He was tactically inept and chose a starting XI by how much he personally liked the players. Good luck to him at Birmingham, but I am relieved that we have a guy as manager that will actually have some sort of authority over the players
I agree with Kiddywolf @132
JJ really made himself look bad with that one, especially after mocking Kiddy’s definition of studying football.
Hum, according to this Ranger is off to Blackpool.
http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/blackpool-fc/129920-blackpool-fc-set-to-unveil-signing-of-newcastle-united-starlet.html
Didn’t david Kelly used to play for the toon? We had him for years. Also, Mark McGhee was our garter for a bit (and was in defence for u when Bully hit 4 at St James’s on new years day 1990)
Nice design you’ve changed to ; blog is flying. Well done lads.
Keep up the good work.
Aye aye radgies! How’s tricks?
Pure belter 6 month stretch in Castington Young Offenders !!! Woooooooooo hooo hoo hoo! Am pure liberty free noo like!
Am gannin straight noo cos am purely loved up wi a lush bird like!
A met a doon the Nash and she’s caalled Donna. Favourite name that like, Donna.
Anyways, ave got her name proper tattooed underneath me Toon tat. Looks cush man!
Anyways, just to tell yi’s like aboot me mother and big Mick. Apparently me mother caught big Mick in bed with Delia Smith. A think everything’s sorted noo cos Dekka smoothed it owa by buying me mam a proper thick belcher chain. Cush bloke like Dekka dein that man.
Big Micks been pure sweet anaal since then and telt me mother she was a belter in bed in aal that yi kna so to be fair like, he’s been alreet anaal yi kna like.
Anyway, divvent dee noot a would dee , like chore a car or burgle a shed and ye’ll be alreet. Haa haa ha
Laters Gaters!!
Toon Toon!
By the way like lads. Totally purely missed the craic aboot the Toon. !
Love ye’s more than that oot man.
Big Micks got aal the French players roond his gaff man! He’s using me as an interpreter like cos he kna’s a speak a bit of French lingo like.
Am always asking people to pardon me French like!
Here, a heard Big Mick and Dekka taalkin before they bought the frenchies like. It was Dekka’s idea to gan to France in a ford tranny van and collect as many bennys & Players as possible in the van cos yi divvent pay tax on them.
A thought they wor on aboot duty free tabs as in Benny Hedges and Players tabs!
Must have been on aboot Benny Arfa and the other players! Great plan like!
Anyways, laters Gaters! Curfew at midneet!
Toon Toon!
AndrewT
They both play in the same colours at least.
Still stick by everything else. Wolves won’t finish higher than 16th. F#ck Charlie Adam… Prick!
Sleachy…aye Kelly was great for us…McGhee not so much but was a striker not a defender
Bobby really is Troy, what da know…
Great blog lads.
I remember us signing ketsbia. I really thought he would be our saviour! It didn’t work out for him tho but gave us a great chant of “Ketbia my lord ketsbaia” which I’m sure we nicked of the toon.
He could hit a ball couldnt he tho? I remember him smashing in a free kick for us which was disallowed for some strange reason. But this was the pic of the bunch for us http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=GB#/watch?v=OnLs-xIoPhU
All the best for next season lads and lasses.
Sedgley……….yeah you did “nick it”….Ketsbia gave us some good memories,kicking the crap out of the hoarding after scoring being one. He wasn’t the best player ever but became a bit of a cult hero non the less.
Good luck next year, as long as your below us
f*&^*%)”g hell that was last season-move on! has for Henry what a load of b((*&^%s you are carping on about, you forgot to mention that your lot came to kick us off the pitch – but we stood up to you, carroll was leading with his elbows everytime he went in for the ball, perch kicked anything that moved has did nolan, smith was kicking our players on the sly while barton was moaning at the ref like a “little” girlie, I thought you were supposed to be tough in Newcastle – or is that only against women.
Oh and by the way have a look at the fair play league and see were both clubs finished + have a look at the bookings Henery got compared to your lot – then come back and gob off.
The second word is off! if you can’t stand the heat – keep out the f”£$%^&g kitchen.
“f*&^*%)”g hell that was last season-move on”…oh the irony, seems to still have you all worked up..pr!ck
Iceman, just to revisit your reply…”MM aye i remember richardson well a pacey lad too,bull was alright but not top class,good club player,think he got one cap to his name maybe two couldnt cut it when he stepped up a level”
john RICHARDS was a class centre forward with pace, agreed but Steve Bull played 5 times for England U21s and scored 3 times. He played 5 times for England B and scored 2 goals. He represented England as a full international 13 time and scored 4 goals. England then appointed Graham Taylor and he decided to not select him. When Taylor joined Wolves as manager he tried to sell Bull. Bulls full England record is 23 games and 9 goals which is as good as many an England forward. Oh and not forgetting his average effort at St James Park…Newcastle 1, Steve Bull 4! Yeah, really averege!
the Wolves fans on this thread are lovely lads
I like Newcastle and I hope that we both have a great season next year. I reckon we will both be in the middle and I am not sure that it matters who is above who so long as we make progress….
Bully was in a class of his own. The win on New Years Day 1990 when Bully got the 4 was the year when the wolves fans flew to the Newcastle match. About a thousand got the Plane. I’m sure it was a very classy affair!!! Out of interest, Kenny hibbitt also scored 4 for the Wolves against Newcastle. 1974….
Good luck all!
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