Wolverhampton Wanderers - Vereinsprofil (2024)

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Tennis player Andy Murray and boxer Mike Tyson have also been shown wearing the club's black and gold shirt, while almost certainly, the first nationally-known fan of Wolves was composer Sir Edward Elgar.

That area then became known as the City Wolverhampton. Over the years the name of the city was often shortened to Wolves, so having an actual Wolf as their team badge and “Wolves” becoming their official nickname was an obvious choice for their football club.

Wolves, as they are commonly known, have won 17 major trophies in their history, including 11 league titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups.

Mike Tyson once offered a New York zookeeper $10,000 to let him fight a silverback gorilla. In the late 1980s, the legendary former heavyweight world champion was unbeaten and at the peak of his powers, not just in the boxing ring but outside of it too.

The club main rivals in FIFA is with Walsall and West Bromwich Albion (which is known as Black Country Derby). Wolverhampton also have rivals with severals other clubs in the English League including Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

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Fun Fact: The Wolves support are nicknamed 'The Dingles' by their Midlands neighbours. The name is taken from an erm uncomplicated family that featured on British soap Emmerdale in the 1990s. They also possess a pretty grim accent.

Aston Villa-Wolves rivalry: Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. Black Country derby: West Bromwich Albion vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' first black player, Charles Donald (Don) Gardner, is only slightly ahead of Alf and Calvin – although he too made just one League start, he also appeared twice as a substitute. He made his debut in a home game against Luton Town on 31st March 1975.

The major ultimate shareholders of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club are Chairman of Fosun Group Guo Guangchang, CEO of Fosun Group Wang Qunbin and Liang Xinjun, who between them indirectly own the majority shareholding in the club.

THE MOTTO of Wolverhampton is "Out of Darkness Cometh Light".

The side has lost more league games to Everton than to any other club, having been defeated by them 60 times in 134 encounters.

Tyson was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior inside and outside the ring, which he explained was inspired by Sonny Liston, a boxer who is widely regarded as the most intimidating man in the history of boxing.

Lorna Smith Tyson, his mother, courageously navigated the challenges of raising three children on her own in impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhoods. By the age of 13, Tyson had already faced the criminal justice system 38 times, a stark reflection of the challenging environment in which he was raised.

Former goalkeeper John Ruddy made his return to the Premier League last week, joining Newcastle United. Now, the captain of the 2017/18 Championship-winning side has returned to Wolves as he looks to keep his fitness up.