Wath Wanderers - the first ever football academy?

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Thanks to all those pre-ordering before September 30th. Those who chose to have a name in can see the full list of 332 names at tinyurl.com/crooknames
There's still time to pre-order at £15 at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc (Penny for your Sports publications, December 2025, RRP £22)

 

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

 

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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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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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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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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 tinyurl.com/crookwwfc or at the Ron Flowers shop.

 

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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 and pay cash.

 

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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 or Waterstones and buy over the counter.

 

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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 Dun Cow's SC were very welcoming, as well as the London Wolves in the Lich Gate.
John Golding kindly invited me to the match v MUFC.
For details of how to purchase - tinyurl.com/crookwwfc
For our feedback (already!) : ‘Feeding the Wolves’ Feeback

 

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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

 

[Bertiewolf]

My copy arrived by courier yesterday Mark - absolutely thrilled with it - thank you!!

 

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My copy arrived by courier yesterday Mark - absolutely thrilled with it - thank you!!

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?

 

[Bertiewolf]

No problem at all except I called you Mark not Chris!!!

Please accept it as a compliment, calling you after the great man!

 

[brookchris]

No problem at all except I called you Mark not Chris!!!

Please accept it as a compliment, calling you after the great man!

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

 

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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, Wolverhampton

 

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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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Last chance to get a book 'Feeding the Wolves' posted in time for Christmas at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

 

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Heading into #Wolverhampton for your Christmas shopping today or maybe even to Molineux?

Our book, Feeding the Wolves, is on sale at Waterstones on Victoria Street.

It tells the story of the incredible production line #Wolves had in South Yorkshire thanks to their former player Mark Crook.

Crook discovered 37 Wolves players as teenagers and ensured they all left home rather than signing for any of the local clubs.

It's the perfect late Christmas gift for any Wolves fan and profits from the book are bound for the amazing Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation

Interviews include:

Steve Daley

Alan Sunderland

Ken Knighton

Jim Barron

Gerry Taylor

Bob Hatton

Ian Arkwright

John Galley

Paul Walker

Jimmy Seal

Foreword by Mick McCarthy

Plus the players Crook suggested who Wolves missed out on...

They include:

A World Cup winner

England International and Spurs legend

England International and Division One winner

Two time FA Cup winner and Chile International

Early reviews: tinyurl.com/crookfeedback

 

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One match for Wolves. Anybody attend this match at Upton Park in 1969?
Get the book at Waterstones, Wolverhampton or online at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

 

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Last-minute stocking filler? See what people think about this historic Wolves book at tinyurl.com/crookfeedback
We are 2nd in the top-sellers charts this week at Waterstones, Wolverhampton - which is your best bet if it's for Christmas, otherwise online at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc