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Mark Crook provided Wolves with 39 players that played for the first team. Another 35 signed on as a youth but made their elite level debut elsewhere. Most would have gone to a northern team without Crook steering them towards his beloved Wolves. These are the first teamers (minus the 12 that...

Please help to spread the word amongst the Wolves of the North about the unveiling of a plaque to Mark Crook in South Yorkshire on Friday 30th May. His scouting network diverted the best talent to Molineux for decades - right under the noses of the Sheffield clubs, Rotherham & Barnsley. If you...

Amazing to think of the talent that passed through Wath Wanderers - the South Yorkshire nursery side. Blue Plaque unveiling (30/5) : tinyurl.com/crookwwfc Pre-order the book : tinyurl.com/crookmay2025

Our very first customer! Mick Wale (right) has pre-ordered a 'Feeding the Wolves' book at the Brampton United JFC presentation day. Proceeds from any profit will be shared between BUJFC and the Wolves Foundation. Pre-order your copy this summer for a 45% discount AND get your name & town...

Hi Alex, We think so too! It was 1938-39 when we think it started. We are up to 108 professional players that went through Wath. Evolving list at https://dondearneschoolfootball.wordpress.com/player-posters/ 2025 events: tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

Approval from David Instone for our 2025 projects. Read his latest at https://www.wolvesheroes.com/wath-a-tale/

The 'Feeding the Wolves' book will raise funds for two organisations - @wwfcfoundation & Brampton United JFCIt's out in December 2025 - please register an interest at http://tinyurl.com/crookwwfc and benefit from an early-bird price and have your name included in the book. #Wolves

Great night at the Wolves Museum where we were joined by THREE ex Wath Wanderers. Steve Daley, Gerry Taylor and Bob Hatton. For plaque unveiling and 'Feeding the Wolves' book info visit tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

Last call for Thursday's talk at the Wolves Museum on Mark Crook's Wath WanderersHuge names from @Wolves history passed through this football factory. Perfect for the senior fans and those open to learning about the club's history.24th April - 7pm. http://tinyurl.com/crooktalk

The Blackpool Gazette tells the story of Mark Crook today. Crook used to play for the Tangerines under Major Buckley. If Wolves turned down any of his recommendations, Blackpool was often the next option. https://tinyurl.com/crookbfc

Ken Knighton was one of the 100+ Wath Wanderers to go on to play at an elite leve. Ken will be included in the story of Mark Crook's football factory - "Feeding the Wolves". All for charity. Register an interest at tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

Spotted on eBay - Wolves v Wath programme 1944. This illustrates the standard of the South Yorkshire nursery club. Programme spotted by https://wolvescompletehistory.co.uk/ Upcoming Wath Wanderers talk at Molineux - tinyurl.com/crooktalk

Thanks to Steve Penny for designing our new pop-up banner. Wolves museum talk: tinyurl.com/crooktalk Plaque/book: tinyurl.com/crookwwfc

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