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Former Wolves player to revisit time in RAF

Ron Flowers (left) on a visit to Pinewood Studios after the 1966 World Cup Credit: PA Photos/PA Archive

Ron Flowers is visiting the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford today to help the museum with a project which is examining the lives of footballers who served in the RAF both during and after the Second World War.

RAF Museum Cosford Education Officer, Philip Clayton said:

"Ron served for the RAF as part of his National Service and was called up just two weeks before his eighteenth birthday.

He must have some affectionate, as well as hilarious reminiscences during the time known as 'brasso, blanco and bull.' I wonder how many footballers would manage this change of life today."

Former Wolves player on football and the RAF

Ex-England and Wolverhampton Wanderers Midfielder, Ron Flowers, is visiting the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford to help the Museum with a project which examines the lives of footballers who served in the RAF, during and after the Second World War.

Ron Flowers collects his medal from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown for representing his country in the 1966 World Cup. Credit: John Ferguson/Daily Mirror/PA Archive

Ron Flowers won three Championships and an FA Cup with Wolverhampton Wanderers and won 49 caps for England. He played in the 1962 World Cup, scoring two penalties and was a member of the winning World Cup team in 1966, although narrowly missed out on playing in the final itself.

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Footballers react to Wolves manager sacking

Ian Taylor:

"Morrning! What a day! Not for my old mate Deano though...... #sacked #wwfc"

Stan Collymore:

"All my mates are WWFC fans. Cannock is Wolves, was there as a kid. Would like to see them get it right this time."

"Wonder if my old youth team mate Dean Smith might get tempted down the road..... Burgeoning reputation, local. Saddlers woe bi appy tho."

"Going to stick my neck out and go Coyle. Ticks all the boxes, motivated, big enough name, point to prove."

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Wolves issue statement following sacking of Dean Saunders

Manager Dean Saunders has been informed by Wolves that his contract is to be terminated. The decision has been made following confirmation of Wolves’ relegation to npower League One.

Assistant Manager Brian Carey will also be leaving the Club.

Wolves have now begun a recruitment process, which, in conjunction with the Board, will be managed by Head of Football Development & Recruitment Kevin Thelwell.

The Club will now take as long as is necessary to make this crucial appointment and there will be no publicly communicated timescales.

– Wolverhampton Wanderers Club Statement

Wolves also thanked Dean Saunders and Brian Carey for their efforts in what they say has been 'a very difficult period for everyone'. The club wished them both the very best for the future.

Stan Collymore reacts to Dean Saunders sacking

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