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The episodes contain Interviews with fans about their love of everything Wolves, discussions on Wolves games and we might even be able to persuade an ex-player or 2 to talk to us as well.

Enjoy.

Episode 75
11/4/2024 No plane sailing with Wolves

The plan was to talk about the last few weeks and league and cup woes. Unfortunately, following a late goal cancellation, swiftly followed by a flight cancellation, the conversation changed. Listen to Tony Lawlor discuss the events of Saturday to Sunday morning with Tony Cullen, Mick McQuillan and Gary Cotter.

Episode 74
31/1/2024 Our Cup Runneth Over 

With the planned Premier League Winter break and FA cup rounds, it was expected to be a quiet January for Wolves. Well it turned out to be anything but that.

Tony Lawlor is joined by Johnny Pearl, Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan to discuss the Brentford replay, Brighton away and the West Brom cup games.

Episode 73
11/01/2024 Winter of Content

After an uncertain pre-season and a shaky start to the season, everything seemed to click in to place for Wolves and they are now sitting in mid-table. It's been a while since we have had a discussion on all things Wolves. Gary Cotter, Johnny Pearl and Mick McQuillan chat to Tony Lawlor about the first half of the season.

Episode 72
19/4/2023 Beating the Odds

After 2 home wins in the last week, things are finally looking good for Wolves. The atmosphere at Molineux is definitely on the up. With the various methods used to get to and from Wolverhampton, plus Bully in the WorldWide Wolves Lounge before the game, there was plenty to discuss this week. 

Tony Lawlor is in the company of Gary Cotter, Johnny Pearl, Mick McQuillan and Tony Cullen for a lively conversation, including some of Bully's Q&A in the Lounge.

Episode 71
5/4/2023 Tied up in Notts

It's a few months since we had a chat about Wolves and it's good to be back. A few of the Irish Wolves guys travelled over for the Forest game on Saturday. A good day out and not a bad result.

Tony Lawlor is joined by Gary Cotter, Johnny Pearl, Mick McQuillan and Tony Cullen to discuss the day and Wolves current position.

Episode 70 
16/11/2022 Cup Half Full?

Wolves last week faced Leeds in the League Cup and Arsenal in the League. 2 teams to bring back memories of great games in days gone by. Johnny Pearl, Mick McQuillan and Tony Cullen join Tony Lawlor to go through both games and other events of the past week.

Episode 69
9/11/2022 Seasick Wolves

After a good draw against Brentford, Wolves faced Brighton at the weekend hoping to get more points on the board. Sadly it was not to be. Tony Lawlor chats to James Kilcoyne, Gary Cotter, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about the happenings in the last week.

Episode 68
26/10/2022 Four Gone Conclusion

Another disappointing day at Molineux last Sunday against Leicester with things taking a turn for the worst with the crowd reaction during the game. This week Tony Lawlor discusses the events with Johnny Pearl, Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan.

Episode 67
20/10/2022 Win Some, Lose Some

A nervy win on Saturday against Forest gave Wolves hope of picking up something at Crystal Palace on Tuesday. Sadly it wasn't to be in spite of taking the lead in the first half. This week Tony Lawlor is talking to Johnny Pearl, Mick McQuillan and Tony Cullen about the events of the last few days and looking ahead at the managerial situation.

Episode 66
12/10/2022 Last Train to London

Managerless Wolves headed to Stamford Bridge last weekend in search of points. 4 Irish Wolves members headed over to the game. This week, Gary Cotter, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan join Tony Lawlor to discuss an eventful and apart from the game, a fun-filled day.

Episode 65
5/10/2022 Lage Gap to Fill

This week we were hoping to discuss the West Ham game. As we now know, Bruno was sacked on Sunday so our discussion centres around his time at Wolves and what lies ahead. Tony Lawlor entered into a lively chat with Mick McQuillan, Gary Cotter and Tony Cullen about it all.

Episode 64
21/9/2022 Molineux Misery

A game against Man City is never an easy one. 2 early goals and a sending off in the first half hour meant that this one would be no different. Tony Lawlor chats to Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about the day and the seemingly never ending travel woes.

Episode 63
7/9/2022 Everyone's a Winner

After a difficult few games Wolves finally got their first win of the season on Saturday. Hopefully a sign of things to come. This week Tony Lawlor and Mick McQuillan discuss the 3 recent games against Newcastle, Bournmouth and Southampton and look forward to the Liverpool game at the weekend.

Episode 62
24/8/2022 A Game of 2 Halves

As usual these days, travelling to games is a hard job with all the rail strikes and airport problems. Apart from arriving home late, all went fine. Well, apart from the game. Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan join Tony Lawlor to discuss transfers, travel, the game and Newcastle.

Episode 61
17/8/2022 Its Good to be Back

After what seems like a short Summer, the Premier League is back. In spite of all the difficulties with travelling to the Fulham game, a great contingent went over and a great day out was had by all. Joining Tony Lawlor to discuss travel, transfers and the game itself, are Johnny Pearl, Andy Taylor, Mick McQuillan and Gary Cotter.

Episode 60
25/5/2022 The Long and Winding Road

The season came to an end last weekend in Liverpool and despite the result a great day was had by all. Travelling was again a big issue for us all but didn't take away from the fun of the day. Tony Lawlor chats to Tony Cullen, Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan about the day and the season.

Episode 59 
19/5/2022 Back to the Future

Wolves returned to losing ways last Wednesday followed by an uninspiring last home game of the season on Sunday. Tony Cullen, Gary Cotter, Mick McQuillan and Tony Lawlor chat about the games and what lies ahead for the club.

Episode 58
10/5/2022 Wolves Sing the Blues

After a bad recent run, Wolves got back in the scoring mood last Saturday against Chelsea. A great day was had and Tony Lawlor is joined this week by Tony Cullen, Mick McQuillan and Gary Cotter to reveal all about their London adventure.

Episode 57
4/5/2022 Slip Sliding Away

Another disappointing day at the Wolves office with defeat to Brighton. Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan talk to Tony Lawlor about the day and where they feel Wolves are heading for the rest of the season and beyond.

Episode 52
17/3/2022 Stirring Hornets and Licking Toffees

A Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone as we celebrate the 1st anniversary of the podcast. Tony Lawlor and Mick McQuillan chat about their trips over to the 2 games against Watford and Everton last week for what turned out to be very enjoyable experiences.

Episode 51
10/3/2022 New Kids on the Block

After another disappointing weekend against Crystal Palace, Tony Lawlor is joined by Mick McQuillan, Gary Cotter and briefly, Peter Jones, to talk about the weekend and the main issues around the squad at the moment.

Episode 50
2/3/2022 Guns and Bubbles

It looks like the dream of Champions League football all but disappeared in the last week. Hopefully we can still challenge for a European place in the remaining games. This week Tony Lawlor has Gary Cotter, Eric Hanlon, Conor and young Ben O' Keeffe and Mick McQuillan on board to discuss the Arsenal and West Ham games.

Episode 49
23/2/2022 Fox on the Run

A tough game last Sunday saw Wolves emerge with another 3 points and keeps us in the mix for the European places. Mick McQuillan, Tony Cullen and Gary Cotter join Tony Lawlor to discuss all that went on in our travels and the game on a wet and windy Sunday.

Episode 48
16/02/2022 London Calling

Well, well, the last couple of games have shown what the life of a Wolves supporter can be like. Full of optimism going in to the Arsenal game only to taste defeat. Then on to Spurs on Sunday for an unbelievable performance and win. This week, Tony Lawlor chats to Mick McQuillan, Gary Cotter and Tony Cullen about the 2 games.

Episode 47
09/02/2022 Having a Canary

After a fantastic unbeaten start to the year and Bruno named as Manager of the Month for January, what could possibly go wrong? Well Norwich came rolling in to town for the FA Cup on Saturday and upset the applecart. This week, Tony Lawlor is joined by Tony Cullen, Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan to discuss the weekends happenings and look forward to the 2 games ahead.

Episode 46
02/02/2022 The Only Way is Up

Premier League Winter Break and what better time to sit down and have a review of the first half of the season. 21 games in, new manager well settled, Tony Lawlor invites Paul Lindsay, Johnny Pearl, Tony Cullen, Mick McQuillan and Gary Cotter to chat about their thoughts of the season so far and where we are hopefully heading.

Episode 45
26/01/2022 Wolves Buzzing

The Wolves rollercoaster still keeps rolling on with another great win at Brentford. Delays with injuries and the drone were not enough to prevent a Wolves victory. Mick McQuillan was lucky enough to be there and joins with Gary Cotter to go through the day and the game with Tony Lawlor.

Episode 44
20/01/2022 When the Saints Go Marching Out

What another great weekend to be a Wolves fan. A couple of surprise changes to the line-up, but after a shaky start, a fantastic win under the belt. All viewed from the wonderful comfort of WV1. Tony Lawlor is joined by Mick McQuillan and Paul Lindsay this week to chat about how the day and weekend went.

Episode 43
12/01/2022 Blade Runners

After the fantastic victory at Old Trafford, it was FA Cup 3rd Round action against another United, the Sheffield version, last weekend and another memorable performance from Wolves.

Paul Lindsay and Mick McQuillan chat with Tony Lawlor about the game and the troubles of travelling on the day.

Episode 42
5/01/2022 42 years of Hurt

What a coincidence that this episode is about Wolves ending a 42 year wait for a win at Old Trafford. After a quiet Christmas with our 2 games being called off, Wolves supporters headed to Manchester hoping for a good start to the year. It turned out to be one of the unforgettable days supporting the old gold. A tired and emotional Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan discuss the day with Tony Lawlor. 

Episode 41
22/12/2021 Lots of Positives

A Merry Christmas to all. 

After the heartbreak, for different reasons, of the 2 defeats to Liverpool and Man City, Wolves got back to winning ways against Brighton and got a deserved draw against Chelsea. Tony Lawlor discusses the games with Gary Cotter and Tony Cullen and looks forward to the Christmas and New Year programme of games.

Episode 40
15/12/2021 Moss all at Sea

After the traumatic events at the Etihad last Saturday, there is plenty to discuss this week. Tony Lawlor meets Andy Taylor, Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan to talk about the game and how the day went in general. They also have a quick look at the upcoming Brighton and Chelsea games.

Episode 39
8/12/2021 Mersey Misery

It's been a busy week with the Burnley and Liverpool games in the last 7 days. We also had a surprise presentation to Tommy Lynch, a Wolves supporter for over 70 years, in the supporters lounge before the Burnley game. Bully himself did the honours. Tony Lawlor chats about it all with Gary Cotter, Brian Doyle, Mick McQuillan, Paul Lindsay and Tony Cullen.

Episode 38
30/11/2021 Testing Times

With the latest news that Covid tests are required coming back from games, this week Tony Lawlor discusses the options with Gary Cotter, Eric Hanlon and Mick McQuillan. Also on the menu are the Norwich game, Eric meeting Dallas Wolves and the upcoming Burnley and Liverpool games.

Episode 37
26/11/2021 Hammers to Fall

This week had all the ups and downs of being a football supporter. A great win and performance against West Ham, followed by the funeral of Irish Wolves Secretary Andy Taylor's mother Lorna and that of Bob Mullen, well known Wolves supporter and great friend of Irish Wolves. Tony Lawlor chats to Tony Cullen, Johnny Pearl and newcomer to the podcast Des Drumm about the game.

Episode 36
17/11/2021 Northern Exposure

With last weekend being an International one, Irish Wolves went out on the road as usual. This months destination was Monaghan Town for our Ulster meeting. The venue was An Poc Fada bar in the town. Tony Lawlor took the opportunity to chat to Paul Molloy and Adrian Leckey from Belfast, Brian Rice from Monaghan and Anthony McShane from Wolverhampton but living in Castleblaney, about the season so far and their expectations going forward.

Episode 35
10/11/2021 Beheaded at the Palace

Wolves went to Selhurst Park last Saturday full of confidence after an unbeaten run of 5 games. It all came tumbling down unfortunately. Tony Lawlor talks to Gary Cotter, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about the game.

Episode 34
4/11/2021 Unwrapping the Toffees

Wolves had their first Monday night game of the season this week. What a game it was. Everton were the opposition and while they didn't get the comprehensive victory their play deserved, Wolves were happy with the 3 points. Tony Lawlor discusses the day with Fachtna O' Donovan and Mick McQuillan.

Episode 33
27/10/2021 Gone in 60 Seconds

After the dramatic comeback at Villa Park last week, this time Wolves lost the lead in the final minute. Tony Lawlor discusses the Leeds game with Paul Lindsay, Mick McQuillan who passed a late fitness test to get to the game, new member of the squad, Johnny Pearl and Gary Cotter.

Episode 32
20/10/2021 Comeback All Is Forgiven

What a great day it was against Aston Villa last Saturday. One of those days where it was a pleasure to say you were there. A comeback to beat all comebacks. Tony Lawlor discusses the game and the day with Gary Cotter, Tony Cullen, Mick McQuillan and James Kilcoyne.

Episode 31
13/10/2021 A Weekend to Remember

On a normally quiet weekend for the International break, the supporters club decided to keep busy and attended a Tribute night for former goalkeeper Phil Parkes on Friday last at Molineux. A fantastic night. On Saturday, there was a supporters club meeting in Mollys Bar in Ballaghadereen in Roscommon. Tony Lawlor talks to Gary Cotter and Mick McQuillan about the Phil Parkes night and Andy Taylor, Pat Browne and James Kilcoyne after the meeting.

Episode 30
6/10/2021 Tunes and Toons

Another eventful weekend for the travelling Irish Wolves members. From meeting members of the Boomtown Rats in the airport on Friday night, pre-match meet up with the Belfast boys,  to watching a Wolves win on Saturday, Tony Lawlor talks to Peter Jones, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about their adventures.

Episode 29
29/9/2021 When the Wolves Go Marching In

With Wolves playing 2 games in a week, there was plenty to talk about for this weeks podcast. Tony Lawlor is joined by Mick McQuillan to talk about the Spurs game and Tadhg Curtis and James Kilcoyne to talk about the Southampton game and the upcoming Newcastle fixture.

Episode 28
22/9/2021 When the Bees Sting

Just when everyone thought Wolves had finally got on track, along came Brentford to put the brakes on the season. Irish Wolves had their biggest attendance at a game so far this season with over a dozen members there. Tony Lawlor discusses the game and the day with Paul Lindsay, Gary Cotter, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan.

Episode 27
15/9/2021 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

As Bruno Lage's Wolves finally got 3 points on the board on Saturday,  Tony Lawlor talks to Gary Cotter, Paul Lindsay, Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about the day at Watford, the season so far and they also discuss the upcoming Brentford game.

Episode 26
8/9/2021 Kerry Gold

With the International break this week, Tony Lawlor chats with Steve Edwards. Originally from Kingswinford in Wolverhampton, Steve has lived in Ireland for a number of years. He tells Tony about growing up in Wolverhampton and has a wide collection of stories from his first taste of Molineux in the early 60s to the present day.

Episode 25
1/9/2021 Don't Look Back in Anger

After another disappointing result against Man U on Sunday, Tony Lawlor talks to Tony Cullen and Mick McQuillan about the events of the day, including more travel adventures and how the match day went for them.

Episode 24
25/8/2021 Homeward Bound

The first home game of the season. Spurs. Thought it would never come. This week, Tony Lawlor travels through the day in the company of Mick McQuillan, Tony Cullen and Adrian Leckey and they tell of all the drama and emotion around the occasion.

There is also the bonus of listening to some of the stories told by Bully himself in the Worldwide Wolves Lounge before the game.

Episode 23
18/8/2021 Hello, Hello We're Back Again 

At last normality is starting to make a return. Mick McQuillan and Tony Lawlor travelled over to The King Power Stadium last Saturday to witness the first Wolves game of the season. Gary Cotter and Tadhg Curtis are asking the questions to find out how they got on. 

Episode 22
11/8/2021 Golden Wolves

We take a trip to the Deep South once again to find this weeks' guest Conor O Keeffe. Tony finds out all about how Conor came to follow Wolves and all his stories including an eventful adventure that finally secured a ticket for the Cardiff play-off final.

Episode 21
4/8/2021 Through the Chair

This Saturday, 7th August marks the 11th Irish Wolves Supporters Club AGM. It's taking place in the Harbourmaster Bar in Dublin City Centre at 1pm. What better way to prepare than having a chat with the Club Chairman, Gary Cotter. Tony Lawlor asked him about growing up in Wolverhampton and gets him to share his many memories of following Wolves.

Episode 20
28/7/2021 A Ray of Hope

To the sunny South-East of Ireland we go this week as Tony Lawlor talks to Ray Moore from Waterford. Ray has plenty of stories to tell of supporting Wolves from the 70s and the personalities he has met in the intervening years

Episode 19
21/7/2021 Bushbury Fields Forever

This week's guest is Adam Thompson. Adam is from Wolverhampton and has been working with the FAI in Dublin for the last 3 years. It never ceases to amaze how Wolves fans in Ireland can appear from anywhere. One supporters club member, Derek Turner contacted Tony Lawlor a couple of weeks ago to say that he had met Adam on Twitter. Adam was duly contacted and agreed to chat about all things Wolves.

Episode 18
14/7/2021 The Shaw Redemption

Tony Lawlor's guest this week is Neil Shaw from Robbie Dennison country in Banbridge, N. Ireland. Neil tells about how he became a Wolves supporter as a kid and how winning a game of cards got him to his first game at Molineux. Plenty of other stories to be told that will keep you entertained.

Episode 17
7/7/2021 Wolves in the Rare Ould Times

Episode 17 - Destination Dublin this week and on the other side of the microphone is Vinny Coates. Having watched the FA Cup Final in 1960, Wolves were the only team for Vinny. He tells Tony Lawlor all about the intervening years and building on that love for Wolves.

Episode 16
30/6/2021 Into the West

This week Tony Lawlor travels to Ballaghderreen, Co. Roscommon in the West of Ireland to talk to Pat Browne. Pat tells us about following Wolves over the last 40 years and has plenty of stories to tell.

Episode 15
23/6/2021 Wolf of Toronto

Eoin Keating is Tony Lawlor's guest this week. Eoin is one of the younger members of Irish Wolves. He grew up in Limerick and has been following Wolves for over 20 years. Having emigrated to Canada 5 years ago, Eoin talks about how he became a Wolves supporter, the games he has travelled to and how he has managed to keep his Wolves passion alive from the other side of the Atlantic.

Episode 14
16/6/2021 Rebel with a Cause

Tony Lawlor's guest this week is Charlie Barrett from Cork. Charlie got hooked on Wolves during the big freeze in 1963 when they travelled over to Ireland and played a game against Coventry City in Cork. We also discuss the recent changes at Wolves and the games that he has witnessed over the years.

Episode 13
9/6/2021 More than a Phelan

With all the activity surrounding the managerial changes at Wolves in recent weeks we take a break and step back in time. This week Tony Lawlor talks to Damian Phelan about his involvement in Irish Wolves in the 90s, meeting Grahan Turner and his many trips over to see Wolves.

Episode 12
2/6/2021 Oh no Nuno

This week Tony Lawlor discusses the hot topic of the managerial change at Wolves with some fellow Irish Wolves Committee members Mick McQuillan, Gary Cotter, Andy Taylor and Tadhg Curtis. Mick also tells us about his journey over to Molineux for the last game of the season.

Episode 11
26/5/2021 Phonecalls, Letters and Emails

This week Tony Lawlor talks to longtime Irish Wolves member Fachtna O' Donovan from Limerick. Fachtna describes how he contributed to Wolves financial recovery in the 80s, gave some tactical advice to Super Mick and applying for the Wolves job in the early 2000s.

Episode 10
19/5/2021 Dominic Foley (Young Cork Wolf goes full Cercle)

Our special guest this week is former Wolves player Dominic Foley. Irish Wolves member from Cork, Tadhg Curtis, recently met with Dominic to discuss his journey to Wolves as a teenager in the late 90s.

He opens the door on how his career developed in England and eventually taking him across Europe via Ireland before he finally came home.

Episode 9
12/5/2021 Fanfare for the Roscommon Man Part 2

Continuing on from last weeks episode, Peter Jones tells Tony Lawlor about other memorable games he has attended over the years, introducing his lads to Wolves, meeting Mick McCarthy at pre-season in Dublin and losing his beloved hat.

Next week, one of our members from Cork, Tadhg Curtis, will be talking to former Wolves player from the late 90s, Dominic Foley on his career in football and his time at Wolves.

Episode 8
5/5/2021 Fanfare for the Roscommon Man Part 1

Peter Jones is Tony Lawlor's guest this week for part one of his Wolves story. We hear about Peter falling in love with Wolves in the early 60s and his memories of his early games. We also get an insight in to how he managed to befriend the Wolves legend that is The Doog, arranged a pre-season friendly in Dundalk and meeting the Bhattis. All in one episode.

Episode 7
28/4/2021. Wolves all over

This week we double up on guests as Tony Lawlor takes a virtual trip around the island to celebrate the lifting of restrictions. We have a couple of the newer members of the Supporters Club. First up is Derek Turner in Portlaoise followed by Paul Lindsay from Bangor in County Down. They discuss their favourite and memorable games from the past and their hopes for next season.

Episode 6
21/4/2021. Its a long, long way from Wolves to Clare

In this instalment, Tony Lawlor chats to Eoghan Walsh, one of the younger members of the supporters club. Originally from Wolverhampton, Eoghan moved to Ireland as a young lad just over 10 years ago, but hasn't lost his love of Wolves.

Episode 5
14/4/2021. Sleepless in Cheltenham Spa

In this weeks episode Tony chats to Eric Hanlon, lifelong Wolves supporter, about growing up in Dublin, travelling to games and meeting the Dudley Mafia.

Episode 4.
7/4/2021.Growing up in Bridgnorth

Last week Andy Taylor spoke about his part in reviving the supporters club in Ireland. This week Tony Lawlor talks to Andy and we hear about his experiences as a Wolves fan from the early years to the present day and his hopes for Wolves in the coming years.

Next week we will hear from the supporters club Chairman, Gary Cotter and his highs and lows following Wolves.

Episode 3
31/3/2021. Out of Darkness Cometh Light

In the last 2 episodes the original supporters club was the centre of the conversation. This week, Tony Lawlor talks to Andy Taylor, the current Secretary of Irish Wolves and discusses how the re-birth of the supporters club came about. Andy was the man responsible for getting things up and running again in 2011.

Next week we will hear from Andy about his early years growing up in Wolverhampton and following Wolves.

Episode 2
24/3/2021.How it all Began Pt. 2

Tony Lawlor continues the conversation with Dave Rothwell and Mick McQuillan on the origins of the first attempt to set up a supporters club in Ireland. Tune in to hear plenty of stories of their experiences, adventures and the odd misadventure.

Next week we will chat with Andy Taylor on his "Phoenix from the Flames" effort to get the club up and running again in 2011.

Episode 1 
17/3/2021. How it all Began Pt. 1

Tony Lawlor talks with Dave Rothwell and Mick McQuillan about the original Irish Wolves Supporters Club back in the 1990s and their travels to games.