We’re back with another edition of The Edit, your matchday programme from The Terrace Apparel. In this latest article we turn our attention back to our series of fan interviews as we speak to co-founder and editor of Wolves Blog, Thomas Baugh. As with all fan interviews, we speak to Thomas about his favourite players, his earliest football memory and his predictions for the upcoming season. We’ll also get some information on Wolves Blog and how Thomas started that back in 2008.
Introducing Wolves Blog
Lee: Thomas, thanks for joining us here at The Edit. Let’s start by getting an introduction to you and Wolves Blog.
Thomas: I’ve been a Wolves supporter for about 30 years and a season ticket holder for most of that time. I started Wolves Blog in 2008 as I’m a keen writer and nobody else seemed to be covering the club with a fan-made editorial product. Fast forward to 2024 and the blog is still going strong.
For anyone that hasn’t come across Wolves Blog, it’s simply a fan’s perspective on the events unfolding at the club. Over the years we have attracted a community of supporters who all join in via the comment section to offer a diverse range of views and opinions. It ultimately gives fans a platform to come together and share their voice.
Lee: So for someone who hasn’t perhaps read your content, what should they expect?
Thomas: Frank, and probably somewhat biased opinions on anything and everything concerning Wolverhampton Wanderers. We tend to focus a lot of the content, as you would expect, on pre-match previews and then post-match analysis.
Lee: And where can we find your blog?
Thomas: By visiting wolvesblog.com or Googling ‘Wolves Blog’.
Footballing Favourites
Lee: My favourite part of our fan interview series is to get to know more about the team you support and your favourite player. We know you’re a Wolves fan, but who is your favourite player?
Thomas: I would probably say Ruben Neves because in those early years at the club he made it feel like anything was possible. We climbed into the Premier League and even made it into a European quarter final – something I didn’t think I’d experience in my lifetime.
The combination of world class goals, sublime passing and his obvious desire to do his very best for Wolves every time he stepped onto the pitch. A class act.
And then that goal against Derby. We knew we were promoted when that volley dropped out of the sky.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football
We knew we were promoted when that volley dropped out of the sky.
Lee: And what about within the current squad?
Thomas: I’ll go with Pedro Neto. At his best I struggle to think of a more electrifying winger. We’ll do well to hold onto him.
Footballing Memories
Lee: Let’s go on a journey back through all those years of supporting Wolves. What would be your favourite memory?
Thomas: Probably promotion to the Premier League in 2003 via the play-off final at the Millenium Stadium. I didn’t think we’d ever make it after so many near misses. It was a perfect day. You don’t often win a final 3-0.
Source: https://www.wolves.co.uk/
Lee: What is your earliest footballing memory?
Thomas: I think the first game my dad ever took me to was just before Molineux was redeveloped and we took a crate in with us to stand on so I could see over the adults!
The 2024/45 Season
Lee: At the time of writing, the new season is fast approaching. What are your expectations for Wolves this season?
Thomas: It’s always so tough to predict the Premier League, but I would hope we could finish mid-table and maybe progress well in one of the cups. Sadly, staying up will always be the first priority.
Lee: Which Wolves player do you think we should keep our eye on?
Thomas: Matheus Cunha. He was sensational at times last season and with some more reinforcements around him this season I think he could do something special.
Source: https://apnews.com/
He was sensational at times last season and with some more reinforcements around him this season I think he could do something special.
Lee: How would you rate Wolves’ transfer activity so far this summer?
Thomas: Impressive. They’ve got the centre forward they desperately needed in Jørgen Strand Larsen and two highly rated young wide players in Pedro Lima and Rodrigo Gomes. We’ve balanced the books by selling skipper Max Kilman to West Ham, but hopefully he can be replaced and we can retain all of our other key players.
Lee: And lastly, which non-Wolves player do you see being the surprise package this season?
Thomas: I’m looking forward to seeing what Archie Gray can do for Tottenham. He could develop into the exact type of player England need in their midfield. And I think Spurs could surprise people again if they get the recruitment right to support Ange.
The Terrace Apparel
Lee: Before we let you go, I’d love to get your feedback on the products on offer at The Terrace Apparel.
Thomas: I like the idea – premium quality and subtle designs. Right up my street. Ruben Neves is my obvious favourite design, but some of the wrestling designs are catching my eye too. I was a big Hitman fan growing up.
You can read Thomas’ review of the Ruben Neves design here.
