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Former Wolves midfielder reminisces of his time trying to get promotion in the 90s at Wolves and relives a big away win at Roker Park, where he got on the scoresheet, as his Golden Game.

Geoff Thomas | Sunderland 0-2 Wolves | 18th September 1993

David Kelly names his favourite game for Wolves as a 1-0 win over Leicester in the FA Cup and touches on the famous penalty shootout against Sheffield Wednesday that got us there...

David Kelly | Wolves 1-0 Leicester | February 18th 1995

Former Wolves left back Lee Naylor picks an FA Cup classic as his Golden Game. He chooses Newcastle's trip to Molineux in 2003, where the high flying Premier League side were dramatically knocked out by goals from George Ndah, Mark Kennedy and Paul Ince.

Lee Naylor | Wolves 3-2 Newcastle | 5th January 2003

We go back to April Fools Day in 2017. but there were no jokes about Wolves' performance that day. Former captain Danny Batth got on the scoresheet twice from centre-back in a 3-1 win and he talks through the match with Mikey Burrows.

Danny Batth | Wolves 3-1 Cardiff | April 1st 2017

Wolves Academy graduate, now coaching in Australia with Western Sydney Wanderers, talks Mikey through a successful Midlands derby from the late 90s.

Carl Robinson | Wolves 3-1 Birmingham City | 22th November 1998

With over 200 games to choose from, Kevin Foley's favourite Wolves match was a trip to Anfield in 2010, where Stephen Ward finished past Pepe Reina to seal a famous win for Wolves.

Kevin Foley | Liverpool 0- 1 Wolves 1-0 | December 29th 2010

The one and only Romain Saiss joins Mikey to talk through the emotions and drama of our 3-2 win over Man City at Molineux.
They also touch upon another of Romain's most iconic moments for the club, where he was left lying on the pitch at Middlesbrough on the way to promotion, and Romain reveals why he wasn't meant to play for the full ninety minutes,

Romain Saiss | Wolves 3-2 Man City | December 27th 2019

Over 80,000 fans were packed into Wembley in May 1988 to watch Wolves lift the Sherpa Van Trophy. Andy Thompson sits down with his commentary partner to discuss the 2-0 win over Burnley and why he ranks this game over any other he played in for the club.

Andy Thompson | Sherpa Van Trophy Final | May 29th 1988

Adam Proudlock came through the Wolves Academy and after impressing at a loan spell in Scotland, returned to become Wolves top goalscorer in the 2000/01 season. He talks through his favourite game in gold and black, a four-nil win over Norwich City, where Adam scored his first league goal for his hometown club.

Adam Proudlock | Wolves 4-0 Norwich City | September 24th 2000

During the 2008/09 Championship winning season, top of the table Wolves travelled with over 3,000 fans to the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster ahead of a tricky festive schedule. Neil Collins scored the only goal of the game, his favourite moment at the club, and he joins Mikey Burrows to talk through the day and what it meant for our title push.

Neil Collins | Doncaster 0-1 Wolves | 20th December 2008

The popular Austrian forward is the latest former Wolves player to join Mikey Burrows over Zoom to reminisce about a classic match.
He chooses a fantastic FA Cup tie at Anfield, where he got on the scoresheet as Paul Lambert's Wolves produced a massive upset to beat Liverpool 2-1.

Andi Weimann | Liverpool 1-2 Wolves | 28th January 2017

Our former striker talks to Mikey Burrows about his favourite day at Wolves and his stunning effort which sunk Leeds at Elland Road.

Jay Bothroyd | Leeds 0-1 Wolves | September 10th 2006

Matt Jarvis joins Mikey to talk about enjoying his current season at Woking and his finest moment in Wolverhampton, a local derby at Aston Villa, where he scored a huge goal on our way to safety. The goal which Fabio Capello saw and then sealed Matt's spot in the England squad.

Matt Jarvis | Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves | March 19th 2011

Rohan Ricketts reminisces about his hottest streak of form in a Wolves shirt and chooses a creative performance against QPR as his most memorable game.
The former midfielder talks to Mikey Burrows about his globetrotting career and his experiences working under Hoddle and McCarthy at Wolves.

Rohan Ricketts | Wolves 3-1 QPR | August 30th 2005

Fan favourite left wing back Barry Douglas talks to Mikey Burrows about his favourite game for Wolves; one of the most dramatic moments of Nuno's reign...
Three years to the day, he talks about our famous trip to Bristol City, where he grabbed a goal and a late, late assist for Ryan Bennett, sparking scenes on the pitch and in the stands.

Barry Douglas | Bristol City 1-2 Wolves | December 30th 2017

Christophe Berra chooses a crucial win at Derby, on the way to the Championship title, as his most treasured games for Wolves.
He chats with Mikey Burrows over Zoom about his time at Wolves under Mick McCarthy and why this trip to Pride Park was his Golden Game.

Christophe Berra | Derby County 2-3 Wolves | 13th April 2009

Former captain Sam Ricketts talks Mikey Burrows through his most memorable game for the club, an incredible 6-4 win over Rotherham in 2014.

Sam Ricketts | Wolves 6-4 Rotherham | April 18th 2014

Seyi Olofinjana is the latest former player to submit his Golden Game to Mikey Burrows. He chooses a Black Country derby, but bizarrely goes for one where Wolves are on the losing side. Find out why it means so much to him...

Seyi Olofinjana | Wolves 2-3 West Brom | May 13th 2007

Joining Mikey Burrows this week is former Wolves winger Michael Kightly , who talks through a big win early in the 2008/09 campaign. The 5-1 win over Nottingham forest set the tone for the season on the way to the Championship trophy.

Michael Kightly | Wolves 5-1 Nottingham Forest | August 30th 2008

Marcus Hahnemann is next in line to give us his favourite game for Wolves. He chooses a clean sheet and three points at White Hart Lane as the fixture he remembers most fondly.

Marcus Hahnemann | Tottenham 0-1 Wolverhampton | December 12th 2009

Matt Murray joins Mikey Burrows remotely to talk through lockdown injuries, his career in football media and a 1-0 Black Country derby win from 2007. Matt kept a clean sheet and Jay Bothroyd came off the bench to score the decisive goal as we charged towards the play-offs...

Matt Murray | Wolves 1-0 West Brom | March 11th 2007

Alex Rae talks Mikey through his Golden Game for the club, as his goal helped banish Wolves play-off demons on the way to the Premier League...
A massive day in the club's history, Alex came of the bench to spin and finish past Hahnemann to secure our place in the final.

Alex Rae | Reading 0-1 Wolves | 14th May 2003

Over 2,000 Wolves fans travelled to Derby to watch Mick McCarthy's side complete a dramatic comeback. Journalist Tim Spiers discusses his Wolves Golden Game and why he had so much love for that squad.

Tim Spiers | Derby County 2-3 Wolves| 13th April 2009

In the words of Mick McCarthy, "It was a strange afternoon for Chris. He played exceptionally well, scored a hat-trick and got the match ball, and then got sent off!"
Time to hear from the man himself as he chats with Old Gold Club double act partner Mikey Burrows about an unforettable win at Preston.

Chris Iwelumo | Preston North End 1-3 Wolves | 20th September 2008

With hundreds to choose from, Conor Coady chooses the Saturday night FA Cup quarter final against Manchester United in 2019 as his favourite game for Wolves.

Conor Coady | Wolves 2-1 Manchester United | 16th March 2019

Former Georgian international Temuri Ketsbaia talks to Mikey Burrows about his finest moment in a Wolves shirt. He chooses his stunning debut goal, on the opening day of the 2000/01 season as his Golden Game to discuss.

Temuri Ketsbaia | Wolves 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday | 13th August 2000

Academy graduate Joleon Lescott talks through his Golden Game for Wolves with Mikey Burrows. He chooses a dominant derby win as his favourite moment for the club.

Joleon Lescott | Wolves 3-1 West Brom | 18th March 2001

Producer, singer, songwriter, Goggleboxer and Wolves Foundation ambassador S-X sits down to choose his favourite Wolves moment.
As heard on many Wolves TV videos and seen performing live at Molineux, S-X chooses being one of 10k who went to MK as his Golden Game.

S-X | MK Dons 0-1 Wolves | 29th March 2014

Journalist, broadcaster, Wolves fan and Wolves Foundation ambassador, Jacqui Oatley discusses her most memorable game with Mikey Burrows.
She reminisces about being a Wolves fan at uni and chooses an away day in Bolton, Graham Taylor's first game in charge, as her Golden Game.

Jacqui Oatley | Bolton 1-3 Wolves | 29th March 1994

Our former record transfer, Kevin Doyle, chooses the 3-1 away win over West Ham in 2010, where he opened the scoring in a crucial win in London.

Kevin Doyle | West Ham 1-3 Wolves | 23rd March 2010

Wolves supporter Tom Parry watched on from the Molineux stands as one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts unfolded in front of his eyes. Premier League Sheffield Wednesday were the losers, Wolves the winners, as Paul Jones starred between the sticks to help send his team into the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Tom Parry | Wolves 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (4-3 on pens) | 8th February 1995

Carl Ikeme chooses a 2017 FA Cup tie as his Golden Game, when a string of sensational saves kept a clean sheet against Premier League Stoke. Matt Doherty and Helder Costa scored the goals at the other end to send us through to the next round.

Carl Ikeme | Stoke 0-2 Wolves | 7th January 2017

The popular Algerian midfielder picks his first Wolves start as his Golden Game, where David Jones capped off a wonderful team move to give us the underdog victory over Spurs at Molineux.

Adlene Guedioura | Wolves 1-0 Tottenham | 10th February 2010

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was a natural born finisher and displayed it during his time at Wolves, who he helped into the top flight as Championship winners in 2009. Earlier in that sensational campaign was a 3-2 victory at Charlton Athletic, which the former striker, who scored two, holds as his best game in old gold.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake | Charlton 2-3 Wolves | 29th March 2008

A midfielder who enjoyed two spells at Molineux around the 1990s, Neil Emblen was a popular figure while in the West Midlands. His first taste of the West Midlands rivalry with West Bromwich Albion stands out as his best day for the club, as he ran the show in a 2-0 success at Molineux.

Neil Emblen | Wolves 2-0 West Brom | 28th August 1994

Wolves’ greatest ever goal scorer behind Steve Bull, John Richards was prolific in old gold, finishing his Molineux career with 194 goals. The 1972 journey to the UEFA Cup final provided memories to cherish for Richards, who fondly reflects on the quarter finals at Juventus, where Wolves set themselves up for a 3-2 aggregate victory.

John Richards | Juventus 1-1 Wolves | 7th March 1972

Iwan Roberts spent just one season at Molineux, but it was an enjoyable campaign, highlighted by one special day at the Hawthorns. The Welshman earned himself a place in the Wolves history books when he famously netted at hat-trick in a 4-2 success over archrivals West Bromwich Albion.

Iwan Roberts | West Brom 2-4 Wolves | 15th September 1996

Don Goodman was a regular goal scorer for Wolves during the 1990s, when he made more than 125 appearances in the West Midlands. A special FA Cup victory over Leeds United is held as his greatest game for the club, as the now TV pundit stunned Elland Road and secured Wolves’ place in the semi-finals.

Don Goodman | Leeds United 0-1 Wolves | 7th March 1998

One of Wolves’ most loyal servants in the modern era, Dave Edwards played more than 300 games in old gold following his arrival in 2008. The midfielder’s greatest day came in 2010, as he struck the winner against Manchester City, with Wolves coming from behind at a noisy Molineux.

Dave Edwards | Wolves 2-1 Man City | 30th October 2010

A well-decorated Irish international, who lifted the Premier League and Champions League at Manchester United, Denis Irwin brought his experience to Molineux late in his career. The full-back played a key role as Wolves were famously promoted to the top flight in 2003, beating Sheffield United 3-0 in the Play-Off final.

Denis Irwin | Wolves 3-0 Sheffield United | 26th May 2003

Stephen Ward becomes the latest Old Gold Club inductee as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss being one of several strikers at the club during the late noughties, teaching himself to become a full-back by watching others play the position, as well as getting sent off and scoring at Anfield.

Stephen Ward | 'You could do a job there'

Joleon Lescott joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to become the latest inductee into the Old Gold Club. The former defender speaks about coming up through the Academy, getting the bus home after games, his relationship with Terry Connor and his first taste of training with the first-team

Joleon Lescott | My mom made me sign

Mel Eves becomes the latest Old Gold Club inductee as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss needing school permission to play for Wolves, the difference between amateur and professional and playing in the League Cup final as well as much, much more.

Mel Eves | The fan who played in the final

Jody Craddock becomes the latest Old Gold Club inductee as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to speak about reinventing himself under Mick McCarthy, lifting the Champtionship trophy as Wolves captain and his painting career after football.

Jody Craddock | The art of defending

Michael Kightly becomes the latest Old Gold Club inductee as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to speak about going from non-league to Premier League in two years, earning England under-21 appearances due to his Wolves form, his injury plagued later years at the club and crying when he found out his Wolves career was over.

Michael Kightly | Non-league to Premier League

Simon Osborn, who made more than 180 appearances in gold and black, is the ninth ex-Wolves star to appear on the second series of the club’s official podcast as he chats to podcast hosts Mikey Burrows and ex-Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo. He discusses his time at Wolves and why his side narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.

Simon Osborn | Marmite midfielder

Kevin Foley joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for the Old Gold Club Christmas special. The former defender discusses being named Player of the Year in the 2009 promotion season, the infamous 'bomb squad' and being a part of the coaching set up at Compton as well as much, much more.

Kevin Foley | Festive Foley

Willie Carr joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to become the latest Old Gold Club inductee.

The trio talk about late-night celebrations after lifting the cup, turning down the chance to live in London by moving to Wolverhampton and the Scottish international's relationship with manager Bill McGarry.

Willie Carr | Couldn't pass a medical

Mark Kennedy becomes the latest inductee into the Old Gold Club as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his relationship with Dave Jones, being part of a season of spending at Molineux and scoring *that* goal in the 2003 play-off final as well as much, much more.

Mark Kennedy | Millenium prayer

The latest Old Gold Club features former captain Paul Butler who spent four years in gold and black.

The defender lifts the lid on the influence of Paul Ince and Denis Irwin on the dressing room, claiming the play-off final trophy and the players Wolves missed out on signing when they club finally reached the top-flight.

Paul Butler | Fights, fines and promotion

Richard Stearman is inducted into the Old Gold Club for episode four of the second season. The former defender joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his manager relationships, '03 vs '09 and not wanting to leave the club as well as much, much more.

Richard Stearman | More than just the hair

Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo are joined by Phil Parkes for episode three of Old Gold Club season two. The group sit down to talk about playing in homemade gloves, playing through injury and the Black Country derby as well as much, much more.

Phil Parkes | Used to make our own gloves

Roger Johnson joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo on the Old Gold Club to discuss the former defender's turbulent time at Molineux. The trio discuss taking the captaincy, back-to-back relegations and where the club is now as well as much, much more.

Roger Johnson | A few things have been bugging me

Old Gold Club returns for a second season as Wolves' record goalscorer, Steve Bull, joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to talk goals, stand names and loving the club where he spent 13 years as a player.

Steve Bull | GOAT or donkey?

Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo take to the stage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for the Old Gold Club live show. Listen to the night's highlights as the pair are joined by John Richards, Dave Edwards and Alex Rae for an evening of fascinating Wolves chat from three very different generations.

Old Gold Club Live | Highlights

Stephen Hunt becomes the 30th inductee into the #OldGoldClub for the podcast's season one finale, joining Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss being unbreakable, living in Wolverhampton and the goal that kept Wolves in the Premier League as well as much, much more.

Stephen Hunt | Unbreakable

Geoff Palmer becomes the 29th inductee into the Old Gold Club as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his sixteen years at the club, winning two League Cups and much more!

Geoff Palmer | The best years of my life

Andy Thompson becomes the 28th inductee into the Old gold Club as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss the drive from The Hawthorns, moving from attack to defence and wanting to prove people wrong as well as much, much more.

Andy Thompson | Happy to play anywhere

It's been 60 years since Wolves were last crowned champions of England. To celebrate the anniversary, Mikey Burrows visited Bobby Mason and Alan Jackson, who were both members of the 1959 squad, to record a special #OldGoldClub episode.

Bobby Mason & Alan Jackson | Champions of England

Mo Camara joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo as the latest inductee into the Old Gold Club to discuss making it in the game, being a hard worker and popularity amongst supporters as well as much, much more.

Mo Camara | Language lessons with Muscat and Rae

Join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo as they induct Steve Froggatt as the 26th member of the Old Gold Club. The trio sit down to discuss being one day from dying, struggling to understand Steve Bull and dressing room pranks as well as much, much more.

Steve Froggatt | Against doctor's orders

Robbie Dennison becomes the 25th inductee into the Old Gold Club as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss a decade at Wolverhampton Wanderers

Robbie Dennison | Rugby tackling Georgi Kinkladze

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake becomes the 24th inductee into the Old Gold Club as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his strike partnership with Chris which helped Wolves gain promotion, first impressions of Mick McCarthy and much more!

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake | You can smell a goal

Geoff Thomas becomes the 23rd inductee into the Old Gold Club as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss being a part of something special, a Wolves career that he feels could have been and his personal battle with leukaemia as well as much, much more.

Geoff Thomas | What if?

Join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo as they induct former Wolves winger, Steve Kindon, into the Old Gold Club. The group discuss being a great substitute, shedding tears at missing the '74 cup final and 100 metre sprinting as well as much, much more.

Steve Kindon | Fastest footballer in Britain

Mick McCarthy becomes the 21st inductee into the Old Gold Club as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to reflect on his six years as manager of Wolves. The trio discus building a 'young & hungry' squad, picking a club captain, making ten changes at Old Trafford and moving on from Molineux as well as much, much more.

Mick McCarthy | Merlin the Magician

Rob Edwards joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for the 20th episode of the Old Gold Club. The former defender and current U23 Head Coach discusses his days as a player, his roles behind the scenes and his pride at taking the team as caretaker manager.

Rob Edwards | The Van Basten of own goals

James Henry joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for episode 19 of the Old Gold Club as the group discuss the winger's relationship with Kenny Jackett, Wolves' 2013 - 2015 team spirit and that Bolton goal as well as much, much more.

James Henry | Nothing like Pele

Keith Downing becomes the 18th inductee into the Old Gold Club as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss playing his best football with Wolves, atmospheres that took his breath away and that game against Scarborough in 1987 as well as much, much more.

Keith Downing | Away games were like home games

Steve Daley joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for episode 17 of the Old Gold Club. The group discuss being the first million pound footballer, the city of Wolverhampton and scoring one of the fastest goals in European football as we as much, much more.

Steve Daley | Million pound man

Lee Naylor joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for Old Gold Club episode 16, the former full-back discusses not being on the programme for his Wolves debut, Premier League tactics and not being scared of a telling off as well as much, much more.

Lee Naylor | From Bloxwich to Barcelona

Seyi Olofinjana becomes the 15th inductee into the #OldGoldClub as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his playing career, his role as Loans Pathway Manager and his three masters degrees!

Seyi Olofinjana | Never had a curry with Chris Brunt

George Elokobi becomes the 14th inductee into the #OldGoldClub as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss being banned from the gym, Mick McCarthy's office, that goal against Manchester United and much, much more.

George Elokobi | Kevin Doyle stole my goal

The latest guest to join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo on the Old Gold Club is former striker, John Richards. The club legend discusses scoring goals at the top level, training at West Park and walking up the steps at Wembley as well as much, much more.

John Richards | You can't teach goalscoring

Don Goodman becomes the 12th inductee into the Old Gold Club as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss the Leeds FA Cup tie, doing Bully's running and receiving a bicycle as a gift from a supporter as well as much, much more.

Don Goodman | Harder on the clubs that I love

The Old Gold Club Christmas special as former goalkeeper, Matt Murray joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss the play-off final, local rivalries and dealing with early retirement as well as much, much more.

Matt Murray | Murray Christmas

The latest guest to join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo on the Old Gold Club is Matt Jarvis, the former flying winger discusses the hard work put into his left foot, his relationship with Mick McCarthy, being the last Wolves player to represent England and much, much more.

Matt Jarvis | The ping pong prince

Jack Price joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for the ninth episode of the Old Gold Club. Amongst a whole host of other topics, Price discusses claiming his first goal, why he'll never shave his beard again and why his time at the club came to end.

Jack Price | Looking weird without a beard

Ally Robertson becomes the eighth inductee into the Old Gold Club as he sits down with Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss crossing the Black Country divide, lifting the Sherpa Van Trophy and much, much more from his time in gold & black.

Ally Robertson | Couldn't wait to win at Albion

David Kelly joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo for the seventh instalment of the Old Gold Club. The trio discuss THAT John McGinlay incident, his ability to score in the modern game, representing Wolves in the 90s and much, much more.

David Kelly | The punch that cost promotion

Karl Henry becomes the sixth inductee into the Old Gold Club. The former midfielder joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss captaining Wolves in the Premier League, players who left it all on the pitch and the 2008/09 Championship winning season, as well as much, much more.

Karl Henry | Local boy done good

Former flying full back, Scott Golbourne, becomes the fifth Old Gold Club inductee as he joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his decision to join the club, Wolves' record-breaking League 1 campaign, the Dicko/Afobe/Sako attacking trio and much, much more.

Scott Golbourne | There's something about Wolves...

Terry Connor becomes the fourth inductee into the Old Gold Club, joining Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his 13 years on the coaching staff at Wolves, setting standards for young players and why he didn't want to be called 'gaffer'.

Terry Connor | Taking on the impossible job

Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo are joined by Kenny Hibbitt as the former Wolves star becomes the third Old Gold Club inductee. The trio discuss club longevity, the UEFA Cup and why Kenny thinks he should have been replaced...

Kenny Hibbitt | You only call me Kenneth when I'm naughty

Tony Daley becomes the second inductee into the Old Gold Club, joining Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo to discuss his ten years behind-the-scenes at Wolves, mental health in professional football and the worst nicknames

Tony Daley | Pitch ready, not beach ready

Carl Ikeme joins Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo as the first inductee into Old Gold Club. The trio discuss Carl's extensive Wolves career, representing Nigeria, THAT tactics board and much, much more.