Former Wolves and Albion footballers raise thousands from annual golf event

Former Wolves stars teed up for their annual golf day, with over £6,000 expected to be raised for charity.

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The Wolves Former Players' Association hosted the event which featured chairman John Richards as well as vice chair Steve Daley and the likes of Geoff Palmer, Mel Eves and Kenny Hibbitt.

They also invited a former West Bromwich Albion to form a fourball team consisting of Mark Grew, Micky Fudge, Nicky Cross and Joe Mayo.

The 12th annual event featured a round of golf followed by evening meal including raffle, auction and entertainment.

Former players and guests at the golf day. Back from left: Norman Bell, Mel Eves, Colin Brazier, Kenny Hibbitt, Phil Parkes, Mark Grew (WBA), Richard Green (FPA Admin Manager), Phil Nicholls and Johnny Phillips (Sky Sports). Front from left, Steve Daley, Willie Carr, John Richards, Terry Wharton, Micky Fudge (WBA), Geoff Palmer, Don Goodman. Pictures by Dave Bagnall/Wolves FPA

Steve Daley said: "The event takes a lot of organising over several months but when we get to the day, the support that we receive makes all the hard work worthwhile.

“We never have to promote the day because the same teams come back year after year, 19 this time, and we always have so much support from supermarkets and other organisations donating food and drink to help keep our costs down which means more of the funds raised can go to the local charities.

Former Wolves players: From left – Phil Parkes, Mel Eves, Phil Nicholls, Norman Bell, Terry Wharton. Pictures by Dave Bagnall/Wolves FPA

“Add to that some fantastic raffle and auction prizes and there are so many different people who play a part in the success of the event.

“Everyone at Oxley Park looks after us so well, and, once again this year, so did the weather – it was another beautiful day with the course was in fantastic condition."

In recent years the causes that have benefitted have included Compton Care, the Good Shepherd, the Haven and the Crafty Gardener, with over £6,000 expected to be raised this time around.