Goalkeeper) Matt Murray: I have been watching Wolves since i was eight and have seen many goalkeepers turn out for my team.Some excellent, like Stowell,Parkes & Hennessey.Some absolutely bloody terrible.like Boswell,Lange & Hansbury but Murray is not only the best i have seen for Wolves but quite possibly one of the best i have ever seen.There's no denying that had he remained injury free he'd have been England's first choice for many a year.Like Buffon but without the dodgy political ideology.Retired far too young.Unfortunately his body just gave up on his career.
Right Back)Kevin Foley: To be honest the full back positions have been a problem for Wolves for many a year and there's a paucity of stand out choices,especially at Right Back.So Irishman Foley wins the spot just for being consistent and also can fill in at Right Midfield if needed.
Centre Back) Ludovic Pollet; The French defender quickly became a favourite of the Wolves fans with his classy displays and bravery.I can't actually recall a game where he was'nt being patched up after yet another brave defensive challenge.He should have started each game with his head bandaged to save time...
Centre Back)Joleon Lescott:No prizes for guessing who partners Ludo in the centre of defence.Like Murray he came through the youth ranks at Wolves.Like Murray was unfit for all of our debut Premiership season in 03/04.Many feel had they been fit Wolves may well have survived and the recent history of the club would have been very different.Has since gone on to win the Title & FA Cup with Man City as well as 20 England caps.
Left Back) Denis Irwin; Like the Right Back position there are'nt many decent candidates for this spot.However even if there was it's doubtful if any of them would match Denis Irwin for sheer class and Professionalism.After a career of winning everything at Old Trafford it was an honour to see him at Molineux.He only played 75 games for us.God how i wish we had a Left Back half as good now...
Right Midfield)Michael Kightly; This was a close call between Kights and Scotsman Alex Rae.However Kightly is a genuine two footed player who gives better and more varied options,be it taking on the full back and getting to the by-line or cutting inside to unleash a left footer into the top corner.Even though he left the club under a cloud recently i think once the dust has settled many Wolves fans will remember him fondly.Not bad for a player plucked from obscurity for £25,000.
Centre Midfield)Karl Henry: Many people will probably argue that Henry does'nt deserve a place but i believe every team needs a good destructive defensive midfielder and Henry is just that man.Only ever realise how much he brings to the team when not playing.Although he does do some stupid things at times...
Centre Midfield)Paul Ince; Karl Henry would normally be first choice captain but not with this fella anywhere near the team.Ince was magnificent for Wolves.A natural leader and driving force who always gave his all and expected nothing less from everyone else around him.Even when he could barely walk his talent shone through.It was an honour to see him play for my team.
Left Midfield)Matty Jarvis; Another player plucked from the lower leagues for a small sum who grew into a fine player at Wolves.Before his departure he was probably Wolves most consistent player for five years.A constant threat on the wing who assisted in many of the goals scored,plus getting a fair few himself.Jarvis was also not adverse to doing the unglamorous side of the game by tracking back to help the defence.Supplied many of the crosses for fletcher...
Forward)Stephen Fletcher; Just been sold to Sunderland for £14/15 Million.Goalscorers are hard to come by hence the inflated fee.In three seasons he's grabbed over 34 goals in teams that were struggling.An Impressive haul.Especially as many were against the top teams in England.Not especially tall but brilliant with his head...
Forward)George Ndah: Probably a bit of a surprise choice but for six glorious injury free months was one of the most exciting players i have seen in Wolves colours for many a year.He could pick the ball up from deep and run at defenders with speed allayed with skill thus making space for his team mates.Would be an ideal foil for a player such as Fletcher much as he was for Kenny Miller.
So that's my Wolves team from 2002 to 2012;
Murray
Foley Pollet Lescott Irwin
Kightly Henry Ince(Capt) Jarvis
Fletcher Ndah
Subs) Hennesey Craddock Rae Cameron Kennedy Miller Ebanks Blake
Manager) Me of course!
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