Feeding The Wolves author Ashley Ball has been given the unenviable task of picking the best XI of the players discovered by super scout, Mark Crook.
Crook found an astonishing 114 professionals, so this was no easy task.
He's gone for a gung-ho team who would definitely look to outscore the opposition.
Here are his selections and why he picked them. Let us know who you agree with and who you would change.
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GK: Jim Barron. This was a tough call but Jim just edged out the likes of Geoff Sidebottom and Jeff Wealands. Jim was a solid stopper and had a long career in the game that even saw him play against Pele.
Defence: John Short. A First Division title-winner with Wolves and a dependable full-back in the top-flight. He also played for Stoke City and his hometown club Barnsley FC.
Terry Cooper. A legend at Leeds United and a player who played for Crook's nursery team in South Yorkshire. Enjoyed a long career in the game.
Cyril Knowles. Spurs hero had to work hard to get into the game but became one of English football's most recognisable players thanks to 'that song'. FA Cup and UEFA Cup winner.
Midfield: Alan Sunderland. A player who to this day knows Crook changed his life. A great player for Wolves and a promotion winner before moving to Arsenal and earning legendary status with the 1979 FA Cup final win.
Steve Daley. Talismanic midfielder who also chipped in with more than his fair share of goals. Remains a very popular figure in Wolverhampton.
Ron Flowers. The jewel in the crown of Crook's achievements. He would be the obvious choice for captain such was his reputation in the game. He could also drop into central defence if needed. World Cup winner, Division One winner (three times) and an FA Cup winner.
Peter Knowles. A career cut short due to pursuing his faith but a wonderful footballer who had everything. Would also likely combine with his brother down the left and be a real threat.
Roy Swinbourne. Clinical striker who would have achieved even more had he not picked up a knee injury. Honved hero netted two against their legendary outfit and was rated by Crook as the finest striker he ever found.
George Robledo. The Chilean-born striker played for Crook's Wath Wanderers but made his breakthrough at Oakwell rather than Molineux. An astonishing goal record at Newcastle United where he won two FA Cups. Also immortalised on a John Lennon record and still holds the record for the most top-flight goals in a single season by a foreign-born frontman.
Bob Hatton. A goalscoring hero at every club he played for and a player 'made by Crook' after he was converted from a winger to a striker. Bob remains fond of Crook to this day.
Sub: Denzil Flanagan. A wildcard selection as Denzil never played professionally through his own choice as he put teaching first. Signed as an amateur by Wolves, Arsenal and Ipswich Town who shone in non-league football and for England Amateurs. Was a wizard of a left winger with a perfect cross which could have teed up any of the three frontmen had a goal been needed late on.
