The Wolf Whistle Podcast

Jamie Reckord is the 99th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In a very honest interview Jamie speaks about making his debut for his hometown club after being with them since the age of 9 and talks of his journey from boy to man. Jamie speaks of his eye-opening transition into ‘man’s football’ and the loan moves that served him so well. Jamie then talks of reaching the dizzy heights of the Scotti...

The Billy Wright Story is coming to the Prince of Wales theatre in Cannock on Thursday 20th October 2023. Vicky, Billy’s daughter tells the Billy Wright Story in all its glory with previously untold tales of love, happiness and even the battles her father faced. The story encapsulates Wolverhampton’s favourite son perfectly as a man and a player who made 541 appearances in the Old Gold and Captain...

In the latest edition of the ‘Journos Journal’ we speak to Wolves correspondent for The Athletic, speaking all about the current crop, Wolves transfer business, Bruno Lage and the expectations for the 2022-23 season.

Scott Golbourne is the 98th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Scott speaks insightfully about his career and in earnest about his time at Wolves and the record breaking League One season. Scott speaks about his footballing family and how he finished his career with no regrets. Scott reveals how he didn’t miss the game upon retirement and the plans that he had in place whilst still a player as w...

In a special continued series of ‘The Journo’s Journal’ Ryan Leister is our latest guest. Ryan who has worked for the BBC and now hosts the ‘Wolves Report’ chooses his pre-Fosun Best XI. Ryan throws in some fantastic anecdotes and we also touch upon the current crop and our hopes for the 2022-23 season.

Stuart Watkiss is the 97th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Stuart speaks of growing up on the terraces supporting Wolves, to his surprise debut and how the club kept his feet firmly on the ground. Stuart speaks about his life in football that has taken him across the globe and anecdotally how after his Wolves debut …he couldn’t get served in his local! With two games for Wolves in the top fli...

In a special, continued series of ‘The Journo’s Journal’ we speak to the former Express and Star Wolves reporter and current Wolves correspondent for ‘The Athletic’ Tim Spiers. Tim speaks candidly about his journey supporting Wolves and living the dream of becoming a reporter on his club. Tim also picks his ‘Pre-Fosun Wolves Best XI’ and also talks about the ‘Wagatha trial and the latest #AskWolve...

Ade Akinbiyi is the 96th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Ade speaks passionately about his career, the goals, the big money moves and how he ended up at Wolves. Ade talks fondly about his time at the club and how he didn’t want to leave even though it was for the Premier League. Ade talks about the honour of playing for his country and how he has no regrets in ‘score goals, will travel’.

James Spray is the speaker on the 95th edition of the podcast. 3 years after playing football for the first time James was spotted by Wolves and 3 years later was on the bench in the Premier League. James speaks about scoring on hIs debut… to being brought down to earth with personal battles and then subsequent released by the club. A very interesting interview where James confides it was ‘too muc...

Derek Jefferson is the 94th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. ‘Chopper’ talks of his hard man tag and how he followed Bill McGarry to Wolves with the promise of first team football. Derek talks candidly about the perils of birds and booze that blighted his career and the reasons behind his behaviour. Derek explains how he found faith through football and why it became his ‘divine interception’.

Darren Ward is the 93rd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Darren who hails from a family of four footballing brothers, speaks of his early career under the influence of Graham Taylor and subsequently after playing for four clubs in the capital…leaving for Wolves. The centre half also talks about his relationship with Mick McCarthy and how the pull to return home proved too much in ‘London calli...

Ashley Hemmings is the 92nd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Ashley speaks about growing up in Wolverhampton’s suburbs to being spotted by his boyhood club and subsequently making his debut as Wolves clinched the Championship title. The forward speaks honestly about how he could have done things differently and how he still relives the amazing memories in ‘Pendeford to Promotion’.

John Pender is the 91st speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. In an emotional and powerful interview, John speaks about his start at Wolves and fantastic promotion-filled career over 602 games encompassing 6 promotions. John also speaks about his biggest battle away from the pitch as he talks about his MND diagnosis. Plenty of smiles, tears and laughs in ‘The strength of the Wolf’.

A quick podcast to announce our last few Tales from the Tape special edition books. The book has sold over 1200 copies and raised over £20,000 for charity. The few we have remaining are signed by 27 of the former players and managers on the chapter page and come in a presentation box with a certificate. A minimum £80 donation to either one of our charities …and they make a great Christmas present!...

Bob Coy is the 90th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Bob speaks about being a bluenose and being courted by Wolves, who stole his heart and gave him his debut in the old First Division. Bob speaks about the mood at the club at the time, his team-mates, managers and how he lived his dream becoming a professional footballer. Bob is ‘Coy of the Wanderers’.

Darren Wright is the 89th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Darren speaks of the honour it was to make his bow for his hometown club following his step up through the ranks from youth team to first team. Darren tells of how he made his debut …on what turned out to be his solitary game for the club and also speaks of the game that ended his career …and the one that nearly ended his life in ‘Home...

Matt Hill is the 88th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Matt speaks about his infamous debut for his hometown club Bristol City …vs Wolves in a 6-1 defeat, more renowned for the massacre of the mascots. Matt speaks about his move to Wolves and gracing the Premier League following the 08-09 Championship winning campaign. Matt also speaks about his cousin who played for Wolves and his children ho...

Neil Edwards is the 87th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. The locally born striker speaks about playing for his boyhood club and how we was spotted when Sammy Chapman was looking for local talent. After playing in a trial game on the Tuesday, he signed on the Thursday, made his debut on the Saturday …and scored. Neil tells of how it started so well and ended so so cruelly by injury after scori...

Chris Marsden is the 86th speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Chris tells us of his move to Wolves under Graham Turner and why it didn’t quite work out. Chris talks at the honour of being named a Captain in an FA Cup Final, his nicknames and what he does now in sunny Cyprus. Chris also tells of the respect he had for Graham Taylor and how his time at Wolves came to an end in …’the one that got aw...

Johnny Gorman is the 85th speaker on the Wolf Whistle Podcast. Johnny talks of his youth career at Manchester City AND United, prior to joining Wolves. Johnny speaks of making his debut for his country Northern Ireland, winning nine caps before his Wolves debut. Johnny speaks proudly of his solitary Premier League Wolves game and how it all quickly faded away on his terms in ‘Football wasn’t my dr...

John Richards is the 84th speaker on a special - extended edition of the Wolf Whistle podcast. John talks through his 14 year career at Wolves which encompassed 486 appearances, 194 goals, 2 League Cups and an England cap. John also speaks about his time at Wolves on the board, and subsequently working as Managing Director and speaks fondly about the club he has had a 50+ year association with in...

Willie Carr is the 83rd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Willie speaks about the infamous Ernie Hunt donkey kick goal for Coventry ... the joining the Wolves. Willie speaks about the ride on the Molineux rollercoaster and the pinnacle at Wembley winning the League Cup in 1980. Willie also speaks of the honour of representing his country and gives an impassioned interview in ‘League Cup Willie’...

Geoff Palmer is the 82nd speaker on the Wolf Whistle podcast. Affectionately known as Zico the former stopper, turned copper talks of playing for his boyhood club ...winning 2 League Cups ...and riding the rollercoaster that ensued. Geoff speaks about his life after football and his lifelong love for Wolves... Geoff Palmer is ZICO.

Jon Purdie is the speaker on a special edition of the Wolf Whistle podcast where we speak about his forthcoming book. Jon tells of his time as a youngster at Arsenal with messrs Adams and Merson to joining Wolves ...and the fun that ensued. Jon talks about the life of a ‘journeyman’ footballer and highlights the importance of his book and the backstory of why he is doing it. All is revealed in ‘Pu...

Jon Purdie is the speaker on a special edition of the Wolf Whistle podcast where we speak about his forthcoming book. Jon tells of his time as a youngster at Arsenal with messrs Adams and Merson to joining Wolves ...and the fun that ensued. Jon talks about the life of a ‘journeyman’ footballer and highlights the importance of his book and the backstory of why he is doing it. All is revealed in ‘Pu...