Old Gold Club: Recent Episodes
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Join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo every week as they induct famous faces (or voices) to the Old Gold Club on Wolves' official podcast.
The audio programme, focused around Daniel Podence, as Nottingham Forest visit Molineux.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Wolves Academy graduate, now coaching in Australia with Western Sydney Wanderers, talks Mikey through a successful Midlands derby from the late 90s.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our former striker talks to Mikey Burrows about his favourite day at Wolves and his stunning effort which sunk Leeds at Elland Road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former captain Sam Ricketts talks Mikey Burrows through his most memorable game for the club, an incredible 6-4 win over Rotherham in 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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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...
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
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.