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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Heading into =AZbPoQ5-RTbs4Bz3bfaq_o8eDKn0eXzwKy5wCxDIP3bNH_EatkXzyk8zjzXvppR9OZkEIf7pzAML8_zTQgR3Az0fWTIBuVfPxVViWH3VvpoZ1vTEMwLiXkYdaHIjLhw8JvZS8XuN-j54m-wCdzVA2to5FqNwYh2M30bkifVXaGDSOg-fo3oI3ieeywlDnvE-56TBXl1ZSQQxvzIJ25-hLFkF&__tn__=*NK*F']#Wolverhampton for your Christmas shopping today or...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Last chance to get a book 'Feeding the Wolves' posted in time for Christmas at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    To get this posted in time for Christmas visit tinyurl.com/crookwwfc before Thursday Otherwise, those near Wolverhampton, swing by Waterstones (maybe before the Brentford match). Read the reviews at : ‘Feeding the Wolves’ Feeback
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Esteemed Wolves journalist, David Instone, shares his thoughts on the new Feeding the Wolves book. Order by Thursday 18th December to beat the Christmas postage deadline. Full Instone review: Crook And Learn – Wolves Heroes Online orders at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc Also available at Waterstones...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Happens all the time. Mark Crook & Chris Brook - similar sounding. The letter we sent to accompany review copies was signed - The Feeding The Wolves Team Ashley Ball, Mark Crook & Steve Penny :LOL:
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Thanks for taking the time out to comment. I have added this to https://dondearneschoolfootball.wordpress.com/feeding-the-wolves-feeback/ Hope this is OK?
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    6-minute podcast clip all about Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers at wolvesexpressthestorybehindwathwanderersclubne Jimmy Seal, Steve Daley, Paul Walker & Bob Hatton at the blue plaque event - May 2025 Book link: tinyurl.com/crookwwfc
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Yesterday, 53 pre-ordered books were delivered to the Ron Flowers Shop, then 20 to Waterstones (Wolverhampton). As it was match day, I based in the Great Western for a couple of hours and Odin was the first to buy a book directly! No doubt it will go in his Wolves museum in Norway. Daventry...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Monday 8th December will see these books land in Wolverhampton. They will make the same journey from South Yorkshire that Swinbourne, Flowers, Sunderland and tens of others made in Mark Crook's car. Order soon online for the best deal at tinuyurl.com/crookwwfc Or call in at the Ron Flowers Shop...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Last few days to secure the discount on Feeding the Wolves - £7 off until they land in the Ron Flowers Shop. The 178-page A4 books are at the printers. Every penny will go towards two charities (one is the Wolves Foundation). Order online at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc or pop into Ron Flowers Shop...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    The jewel in the Wath Wanderers crown was Ron Flowers. He lost his front two teeth playing for Mark Crook. Ron was one of many sons of Yorkshire miners to play at Molineux. Read about this operation in 'Feeding the Wolves' - the charity book, out next month. Secure your copy at...
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Wolves history buffs will enjoy the story of English football's greatest ever scout. £15 at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc if ordered before the books land in the shops (RRP £22). Wolves benefitted from Mark Crook with 39 players (12 of these during WW2).
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Today we reached 400 pre-orders and are now confident that the two charities will benefit from these book sales. Mark Crook played a huge part in Wolves mid-20th century history. Secure yours at a £7 discount before the price increase (when the books land in the outlets). tinyurl.com/crookwwfc
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    David Instone ends his piece in the book with "What a story it is and thank goodness it has now been committed properly to print." Pre-order your copy (£7 discount) at the Ron Flowers Shop OR online at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc & receive it in time for Christmas.
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    Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

    Charity book almost ready. Join 395 others and pre-order in time for Christmas. tinyurl.com/crookwwfc
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