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Heroes & Villains => Villa Memories => Topic started by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2012, 09:59:39 PM

Title: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2012, 09:59:39 PM
He was at Wigan today, good lad

He took a long hard look at my 1994 Muller away top and smiled long and hard, God knows what was going through his head
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: eric woolban woolban on February 25, 2012, 10:01:34 PM
The best bit of a bad day?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2012, 10:04:17 PM
Yes, by far.
Wolfy does not age. He looks the same today as he did 25 years ago
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 25, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
He's got a woman now.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2012, 10:08:37 PM
Didn't see a SheWolf, seemed to be sandwhiched in by blokes, albeit, when i saw him i felt an initial need to get away once i saw he was stearing at my top
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 25, 2012, 10:09:33 PM
He's with her at homes.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on February 25, 2012, 10:11:22 PM
Little wolf's on the way ! scary
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: The Man With A Stick on February 25, 2012, 10:28:46 PM
Christ, last time I saw him he was running for the train after Walsall v Stoke
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Andy Poole on February 25, 2012, 10:44:31 PM
Christ, last time I saw him he was running for the train after Walsall v Stoke

The last time i saw him he was being escorted out of the away end at Millwall after waving a pool ball in the air! Circa 1987
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: PeterWithe on February 25, 2012, 10:50:23 PM
I took a picture of him on the train at a recent home game, I'll try and see how to post it.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: eamonn on February 26, 2012, 12:21:27 AM
When he's gone will everyone start to doubt that he ever existed?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: spk on February 26, 2012, 10:39:15 AM
Peter Withe,do what you can to post that photo,id love to see it
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: darren woolley on February 26, 2012, 12:32:28 PM
It's nice to see him around again.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 26, 2012, 03:24:11 PM
He's with her at homes.

I've seen him with her, too.

Last time I saw him, was in the club shop before a game. In the space of about 2 minutes, tops, I reckon I heard people say "alright, Wofie!" or mention his name to their friends ("there's Wolfie!") about half a dozen times.

He must be the most recognisable Villa supporter in the last several decades.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on February 27, 2012, 05:16:40 PM
He looks like the actual Peter Withe's lovechild. But, more wild.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 27, 2012, 05:32:19 PM
Poor bloke. 

The way he's been discussed on here you'd half expect him to appear on 'Ripley's believe it or not'.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Bernie Gallacher on February 27, 2012, 05:50:01 PM
Heard a rumour he had defected to Blues for a spell? Nice to have him back in the fold! Wonder what happened to 'John' a rival to Wolfies crown as Villa's strangest fan. He was Asian I think and could usually be found around Dale End or on the 97 Bus singing Villa songs on his own at totally random times in the early 90's, usually wearing a White away top, a villa hat and a scarf round his wrist! Ain't seen him for years. He was good, but very much Jonathan Wilkes to Wolfies Robbie Williams!
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on February 27, 2012, 08:47:56 PM
Heard a rumour he had defected to Blues for a spell? Nice to have him back in the fold! Wonder what happened to 'John' a rival to Wolfies crown as Villa's strangest fan. He was Asian I think and could usually be found around Dale End or on the 97 Bus singing Villa songs on his own at totally random times in the early 90's, usually wearing a White away top, a villa hat and a scarf round his wrist! Ain't seen him for years. He was good, but very much Jonathan Wilkes to Wolfies Robbie Williams!
Is that the same guy who sat in the Trinity Road Lower around the early 90s towards the Holte, you could see him on the live TV games? If it is I saw him the other day with a Villa hat on and some shopping in a plastic carrier bag.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Bernie Gallacher on February 28, 2012, 04:38:16 PM
Could be! He would be about 40 now. Many a time he'd be belting out Josef Venglos Claret Blue Army on his own at a Bus Stop on a Tuesday Afternoon In July, wonder if he's still at it!
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: PeterWithe on February 28, 2012, 08:44:06 PM
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/66370_156639737703448_100000722682493_317401_660909_n.jpg)

Seemed to have turned away.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 29, 2012, 11:47:57 AM
Could be! He would be about 40 now. Many a time he'd be belting out Josef Venglos Claret Blue Army on his own at a Bus Stop on a Tuesday Afternoon In July, wonder if he's still at it!

This made me laugh more than any post in ages. Cheers Bernie!
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 29, 2012, 11:52:54 AM
Heard a rumour he had defected to Blues for a spell? Nice to have him back in the fold! Wonder what happened to 'John' a rival to Wolfies crown as Villa's strangest fan. He was Asian I think and could usually be found around Dale End or on the 97 Bus singing Villa songs on his own at totally random times in the early 90's, usually wearing a White away top, a villa hat and a scarf round his wrist! Ain't seen him for years. He was good, but very much Jonathan Wilkes to Wolfies Robbie Williams!
Is that the same guy who sat in the Trinity Road Lower around the early 90s towards the Holte, you could see him on the live TV games? If it is I saw him the other day with a Villa hat on and some shopping in a plastic carrier bag.

I saw him last year when the EDL were standing around in Centenary Square. 
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: PeterWithe on February 29, 2012, 04:18:10 PM
We've talked about him on another 'characters' thread.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: D.boy on February 29, 2012, 09:23:35 PM
Was that the "Tarzan & the Werewolf" thread?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Bottom Right 89 on March 01, 2012, 09:25:58 PM
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/66370_156639737703448_100000722682493_317401_660909_n.jpg)

Seemed to have turned away.
Shame Withey, without the face it's a bit like one of those panther sightings no one can be totally convinced - the snout and FA Cup ears are defintitely Wolf like but with a slight blur it could just be the ghost of Alan Ball. Did he have a shopping bag full of crap toys?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: eamonn on March 02, 2012, 01:12:05 AM
I thought it was mouldy heads of cabbage and pigs heads he carried on his person.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: willywombat on March 02, 2012, 08:31:39 AM
No, he used to have a range of comedy miniature hats, policeman's helmets etc
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 02, 2012, 02:15:48 PM
No, he used to have a range of comedy miniature hats, policeman's helmets etc


Im sure I remember being in the away end at QPR once (Seaman was playing for them, which would help date it), and  Wolfie was spotted in the front row of the stand on the left, with the home fans, towards the halfway line.

We were chanting at him to put the police helmet on, and he did. These are the sort of things which make football so ace.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on March 02, 2012, 09:04:34 PM
That would of been great to witness. What a legend.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Legion on March 02, 2012, 09:10:05 PM
I've seen him and his lady-friend/carer at the pre-season friendlies and the NextGen matches this season.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on March 02, 2012, 09:30:52 PM
he just loves his football.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Somniloquism on March 02, 2012, 09:44:31 PM
No, he used to have a range of comedy miniature hats, policeman's helmets etc


Im sure I remember being in the away end at QPR once (Seaman was playing for them, which would help date it), and  Wolfie was spotted in the front row of the stand on the left, with the home fans, towards the halfway line.

We were chanting at him to put the police helmet on, and he did. These are the sort of things which make football so ace.

I think it was the last visit to Burnden Park which must have been one of his finest hours when he was parading around in the restricted view space next to the Supermarket going into his bag and pulling out a different hat or mask every five minutes.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on March 02, 2012, 09:59:33 PM
No, he used to have a range of comedy miniature hats, policeman's helmets etc


Im sure I remember being in the away end at QPR once (Seaman was playing for them, which would help date it), and  Wolfie was spotted in the front row of the stand on the left, with the home fans, towards the halfway line.

We were chanting at him to put the police helmet on, and he did. These are the sort of things which make football so ace.

I think it was the last visit to Burnden Park which must have been one of his finest hours when he was parading around in the restricted view space next to the Supermarket going into his bag and pulling out a different hat or mask every five minutes.
Whats your bargain of the week???
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2012, 10:34:28 AM
Buy one, get one free?

Where's your trolley gone?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: richard moore on March 04, 2012, 07:36:27 PM
I will always remember making the mistake of getting into a conversation with him back in the day at the Dell when we used to stand in that cage behind the goal. I did wonder why there was a wide berth around us both as he uttered completely unintelligible things to me whilst rummaging around in his plastic bag..
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on March 11, 2012, 08:30:33 PM
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/66370_156639737703448_100000722682493_317401_660909_n.jpg)

Seemed to have turned away.

That's him alright
Wasn't his old man the programme seller in the old trinity lower. He had a great selection of old programmes
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Legion on March 11, 2012, 08:35:46 PM
I walked past him and his lady friend on Witton Lane yesterday.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: The Left Side on March 11, 2012, 09:12:03 PM
Mat Kendrick tweeted he was at the Villa yesterday too!
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: andyaston on March 11, 2012, 10:29:04 PM
I sat next to him once on the Travellers club coach in the early 90s hes harmless but was a right pain in the arse to sit next too, he never shut up or stopped looking in his bag for various Villa objects and masks.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Dave Clark Five on March 13, 2012, 06:41:44 PM
I bet he would be proud of the number of thread there are on here about him. You have got to give it to him, he has provided some entertainment over the years. Even the away Police must have looked forward to his visits.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on June 03, 2012, 12:45:49 AM
Anyone remember chanting "shaggy shaggy" after the scooby doo character
80's home games from the Holte
Shaggy appeared walking around the pitch generally around the 60 min mark ?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Bald Eagle on June 03, 2012, 12:48:22 PM
Anyone remember chanting "shaggy shaggy" after the scooby doo character
80's home games from the Holte
Shaggy appeared walking around the pitch generally around the 60 min mark ?
Yes, i remember that. He used to love the attention. He always smiled when the Holte used to sing that.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 05, 2012, 12:15:04 PM
Anyone remember chanting "shaggy shaggy" after the scooby doo character
80's home games from the Holte
Shaggy appeared walking around the pitch generally around the 60 min mark ?
Yes, i remember that. He used to love the attention. He always smiled when the Holte used to sing that.

Wasn't he one of the turnstile operators, I seem to remember he was always carrying a bag (of cash)?
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on July 02, 2012, 08:47:18 PM
Anyone remember chanting "shaggy shaggy" after the scooby doo character
80's home games from the Holte
Shaggy appeared walking around the pitch generally around the 60 min mark ?
Yes, i remember that. He used to love the attention. He always smiled when the Holte used to sing that.

Wasn't he one of the turnstile operators, I seem to remember he was always carrying a bag (of cash)?
Ha yeah, like a hessian sack full of £1 notes and 50p coins
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: wozwebs on July 04, 2012, 10:27:36 AM
My mate saw him at the kit launch the other day and put this pic on Facebook

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550435_10150885239673443_1407272195_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Lambert and Payne on July 04, 2012, 12:17:43 PM
Which one is he? He's like a mythical beast to us younger folk
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Hoppo on July 04, 2012, 12:26:16 PM
The one in the coat who looks like a wolf...
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Lambert and Payne on July 04, 2012, 02:23:53 PM
That looks more like a character from the Grinch than a wolf to me...
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: john2710 on July 04, 2012, 09:34:24 PM
Saw him at Bolton Carling Cup game last season (with his woman). Pointed him out to my 17 year old son & told him the bloke 10 foot away from us was well known as 'Wolfy'. He was bemused as to why this odd looking character was so well known amongst Villa fans. Good to see him still doing the rounds.

The Asian guy in Dale End was a fecking pest, I'd continually meet him on my way back from the game after getting off the No 7 (when they used to be on a Saturday afternoon). If you wearing a Villa top or scarf or had a copy of the Argos he'd follow you around, start singing etc...
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: silhillvilla on July 10, 2012, 10:01:32 PM
You cannot question wolfies commitment, I'd put money on him being at Burton on Saturday in fact could be like the good old days of terraces when the wolf would go directly behind the goal and prowl along the caging
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: willywombat on July 11, 2012, 12:23:51 PM
You cannot question wolfies commitment, I'd put money on him being at Burton on Saturday in fact could be like the good old days of terraces when the wolf would go directly behind the goal and prowl along the caging

He's actually been seen home and away with small heath and Walsall at various times but it seems pretty clear that his loyalties lie in B6
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: Bottom Right 89 on July 11, 2012, 09:42:51 PM
Anyone remember chanting "shaggy shaggy" after the scooby doo character
80's home games from the Holte
Shaggy appeared walking around the pitch generally around the 60 min mark ?
Yes - somedays he would be up for a laugh and play up to the crowd, other days he would just look really pissed off and give the bottom right a burntwood salute as he marched off with his loot.

They could make a set of top trumps from these old Villa characters. Wolfy - Sanity 1, Away Day Accessories 10.
Title: Re: Wolfy, Alive and Well
Post by: paulcomben on August 24, 2012, 08:39:32 PM
He was always at Selhurst Park for Palace & Charlton games, even midweek, in the 90s. Yes, including that one where Villa went 3-1 to 3-4 and Big Ron got the Deadly Chop next day.
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