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Wolves Unpacked: The Official Wolverhampton Wanderers Podcast
by Wolverhampton Wanderers
Going beyond the scoreline to bring you expert insight, analysis and conversation from inside Wolves, this is Wolves Unpacked, the official Wolverhampton Wanderers podcast. Hosted by former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards and (A)WAY Magazine editor and lifelong supporter James Bird, Wolves Unpacked takes a closer look at the biggest talking points around the Old Gold, from performances, tactics and key moments on the pitch to the people and stories shaping the club. Expect honest analysis, informed opinion and exclusive conversations, bringing together Edwards' experience as a former Wolves player with Bird's perspective from the stands. Looking for Matchday Live Extra? Our immediate post-match show has moved to the Wolves Express podcast feed and has a new name: Matchday Live Express. Hear immediate reaction and analysis from the stadium after every Wolves game. Available here https://podfollow.com/wolves-e
Episodes
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Matchday Live Express: Frustrated by Portsmouth
James Fielden and Andy Thompson discuss tonight's draw, as Jordan James' goal was cancelled out by a late Terry Devlin equaliser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: What Did Wolves Change to Win Again?
A win at Burnley was welcome, but does it really change the bigger picture? James Bird and Dave Edwards unpack a week that summed up Wolves' season so far. From frustration against Bolton to a much-needed response at Burnley, they explore why this squad continues to swing between promise and...
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Matchday Live Express: Victory at Turf Moor
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' victory against Burnley, coming from a goal behind to win at Turf Moor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Express: Wolves Fall to First Home Defeat
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' first league home defeat of the season to Bolton Wanderers. We’ve got an important update. Match Day Live Extra is moving to a new home. In a couple of weeks, our official post-match podcast will move to the Wolves Express podcast channel. Don't…
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Matchday Live Extra: Narrow Defeat on Teeside
Mikey Burrows and Andy Thompson’s immediate full-time reaction as Cesar Peixoto’s Wolves fall to a 1-0 defeat against Middlesbrough, thanks to Will Lankshear’s second-half header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Why Wolves dominated West Brom with Romain Saïss
Bragging rights secured. Time to unpack a huge Black Country derby win. James Bird and Dave Edwards break down Wolves' victory over West Brom and explain how aggression, patience and tactical control helped Wolves dominate their local rivals. Then there's a very special guest. Romain Saïss joins...
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Matchday Live Extra: Derby Delight at Molineux
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' derby victory against West Bromwich Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra: Jiménez scores late at Bramall Lane
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' late victory against Sheffield United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Can Wolves Strike the Perfect Balance?
Wolves are proving they can score goals. The next question is whether they can control games. In this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards take a deeper look at the tactical balance behind Wolves' start to the season. The conversation focuses on attacking patterns, defensive...
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Matchday Live Extra: Points shared at St Andrew's
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' draw with Birmingham City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra: First Defeat of the Season
James Fielden and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' first defeat of the season, a 4-2 loss to West Ham at London Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra: Wolves put four past Stoke
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' excellent win against Stoke, and look ahead to West Ham and Transfer Deadline Day on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Why Wolves Look Like Contenders
Three games into the season, and Wolves already look like a team with a clear identity. In this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards break down Wolves' impressive week, from the controlled 3-1 win at Preston to progression in the Carabao Cup, and assess what's behind the team's...
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Matchday Live Extra: Job Done in Sheffield
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' second round Carabao Cup victory at Sheffield Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra: Wolves Victorious On The Road
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss Wolves' 3-1 victory away at Preston North End, our first league away win since April 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra: Jimenez rescues a point on opening night
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson reflect on Wolves' first game back in the Championship, which saw Raul Jimenez rescue a point from the penalty spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked Exclusive: Jordan James' First Interview
New signing and Wales international midfielder Jordan James sits down with Wolves legend Dave Edwards for his first full interview in old gold. The Wales international discusses completing his move to Molineux, why Wolves was the right next step in his career, and his excitement at finally…
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Wolves Unpacked: Are Wolves Built to Win the Championship? | Exclusive Access from Wolves' Algarve Camp (Part Two)
In Part Two of our exclusive Algarve special, James Bird and Dave Edwards tackle the biggest question facing Wolves this season: are they built to win promotion? Using exclusive interviews recorded at Wolves' pre-season training camp, you'll hear more insight from Tommy Doyle, Dan Bentley, Phil...
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Wolves Unpacked: The Impact of César Peixoto | Exclusive Access from Wolves' Algarve Camp (Part One)
In Part One of this exclusive two-part Wolves Unpacked special, James Bird and Dave Edwards take listeners inside Wolves' pre-season training camp in the Algarve to find out what impact César Peixoto has made on the squad and what he wants his team to become. With exclusive access to the club...
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Matchday Live Extra: Job Done in the Carabao Cup
Wolves return to competitive action with a 3-0 victory over Port Vale in the first round of the League Cup. Matt Ponter and Dave Edwards reflect on the action from Molineux as goals from Armstrong, André and López got the Old Gold off to a winning start to the 26/27 season. Learn more about your…
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Wolves Unpacked Exclusive: Adam Armstrong on Winning Promotion
James Bird is on location with the Wolves first-team squad in the Algarve for an exclusive pre-season interview with Adam Armstrong. The striker reflects on joining the club during a difficult campaign, the challenge of returning to the Championship, and why his experience of winning promotion…
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Wolves Unpacked Exclusive: Mateus Mane on Pre-Season, the New Manager & Promotion
James Bird is on location with the Wolves first-team squad in the Algarve for an exclusive pre-season interview with Mateus Mane. The Academy graduate reflects on making his Premier League debut at Anfield, the emotions of stepping onto one of football’s biggest stages, scoring his first…
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Wolves Unpacked: Raul Returns and a New Era Begins
A lot has happened since the last episode of Wolves Unpacked. James Bird and Dave Edwards react to the return of Raul Jimenez, discussing what the club legend can bring to Wolves on and off the pitch, and why his homecoming has generated so much excitement among supporters. The pair also take a...
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Wolves Unpacked Exclusive: Kieran Trippier’s First Interview
James Bird and Dave Edwards sit down with Wolves' newest signing, Kieran Trippier, for his first in-depth interview since joining the club. The England international discusses why joining Wolves was an easy decision, his chemistry with the head coach, and his determination to help drive the club...
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Wolves Unpacked: A Season in Stages and the Lessons Wolves Must Learn
This season wasn’t good enough and Wolves know it. In this special episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards look back at the 25/26 season. not to relive the pain, but to understand the key lessons that must shape what comes next. From a difficult summer and early warning signs,...
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Matchday Live Extra: The end of a Premier League chapter
Mikey Burrows is joined by Wanderers legend Andy Thompson as they reflect on the final day draw at Burnley and the end of Wolves’ eight-year stay in the Premier League. After a competitive contest between two relegated sides, attention turns to a huge summer ahead, the need for change, and hopes…
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Matchday Extra Live: Another difficult afternoon
Mikey Burrows is joined by Wanderers legends Lee Naylor and Andy Thompson as they digest this afternoon's result. Wolves never recovered from a disastrous start on the south coast, as Brighton & Hove Albion won 3-0 to extend the Old Gold’s tough run of form at the end of a difficult campaign.…
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Matchday Live Extra : Wolves lacking energy in draw with Sunderland
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor are frustrated by a 1-1 draw with Sunderland which ends the short losing run but a missed opportunity against 10 men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : Wolves 0 Spurs 1
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor review the defeat to Tottenham and look ahead to Sunderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: What Players Are Really Thinking
Relegation has been confirmed for Wolverhampton Wanderers and in this episode, Wolves Unpacked takes a different approach. Rather than focusing on recruitment, managers or tactics, hosts James Bird and former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards reflect on the emotional and human reality of relegation....
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Matchday Live Extra : Leeds 3 Wolves 0
Mikey Burrows and Andy Thompson reflect on another disappointing day that sees Wolves edge closer to relegation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : Is the break to blame for defeat at West Ham?
Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor feel the long gap without a game played a part as Wolves lost 4-0 at West Ham. The pair discuss with Mikey Burrows who replaces the suspended Yerson Mosquera for Leeds and whether changes are needed for the trip to Yorkshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Wolves Unpacked: How Did Wolves Flip the Momentum at Brentford?
Wolves show their resilience once again with a battling 2-2 comeback draw away at Brentford, but how did they turn it around? Dave Edwards and James Bird break down a real game of two halves, analysing what wasn’t working early on and how a key tactical tweak, including the introduction of Angel...
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Matchday Live Extra : Armstrong and Tolu earn a comeback point at Brentford to keep Wolves hopes alive
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor are still dreaming of the most unlikeliest great escape as Wolves come from 2-0 down to earn a point at Brentford, but the post and crossbar deny Rob Edwards team a win. There's plenty of praise for Angel Gomes, Hugo Bueno and more. Learn more about…
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Matchday Live Extra : Out of the Cup
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor dissect the 3-1 loss to Liverpool that sees Wolves bow out of the FA Cup for another year. Should Armstrong have started? Is Tolu a supersub rather than starter? Does Mane need a rest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Are Wolves Becoming the Team Nobody Wants to Face?
Dave Edwards and James Bird are in a buoyant mood after a statement run of results for Wolves, headlined by a huge 2-1 win over Liverpool under the lights at Molineux. The lads break down why Wolves are being described as “the loose horse at the National,” dive into the tactical tweak that saw...
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Matchday Live Extra : Wolves beat the Champions for back to back wins thanks to Andre's dramatic late goal
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor are dreaming of the greatest of all escapes after another remarkable night at Molineux. There is extra praise for Rodrigo Gomes role in inspiring the 2-1 win over Liverpool, plus Naylor's insight behind the scenes and debate over Fridays team selection...
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Matchday Live Extra : A full house of Gomes as Joao and Rodrigo earn a derby win over Villa
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor are somewhat delirious as Wolves beat Aston Villa 2-0 to move past Derby's points record and secure midlands bragging rights again. There's special praise for Adam Armstrong, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and great delight at all 4 Gomes being on the pitch...
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Matchday Live Extra: Setback for Wolves in South London
Matt Ponter, Lee Naylor and Hall of Famer Andy Thompson dive into detail on Wolves' narrow 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, before looking ahead to the West Midlands Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Edozie's last-gasp strike earns Wolves a draw against Arsenal
Matt Ponter is joined by hall of famer Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor to unpack a superb comeback from Wolves against top of the table Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Do Tactics Go Out the Window in Biblical Conditions?
FA Cup fever takes over Wolves Unpacked. Co-hosts James Bird and former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards, now assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town, break down Wolves’ progression to the fifth round following victory over Grimsby Town. Dave shares insight into his new role in League Two, before the...
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Matchday Live Extra : Santi sends Wolves into the FA Cup 5th Round
Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson reflect on Wolves' 1-0 away victory at Grimsby Town in the 4th Round of the Emirates FA Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : The Old Gold's character earns a point at the City Ground
Matt Ponter is joined by Hall of Famer, Andy Thompson as Wolves somehow came away from Nottingham Forest with a point on Wednesday evening after the hosts failed to find the net despite hitting 35 shots at Jose Sa’s goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : Wolves punished by decisive Chelsea
Matt Ponter is joined by Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor to assess Wolves' 3-1 home defeat to Chelsea which saw the host concede two penalties and a first half hat-trick to Cole Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : Missed chances prove costly
Wolves suffered a harsh defeat to AFC Bournemouth after a frustrating afternoon of missed chances at home. Matt Ponter is joined by Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor to dissect this afternoon's result at Molineux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matchday Live Extra : Unbeaten run ends at Man City
Mikey Burrows and Andy Thompson reflect on the 2-0 defeat at the Etihad that ends Wolves 5 match unbeaten run in all competitions with praise once again for Mateus Mane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: What’s Changed in 2026?
Unbeaten in 2026 - technically speaking. On this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards reflect on a confidence-boosting FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town and a disciplined 0–0 draw with Newcastle at Molineux. The lads discuss individual improvements across the side, Yerson...
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Matchday Live Extra : Five unbeaten as Wolves hold Newcastle to goalless draw
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor discuss the 0-0 draw with Newcastle at Molineux, including praise for the defence and which player represents "chaos" in the Wolves line up. Plus, has Strand Larsen done enough to earn a start at Man City next week? Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Matchday Live Extra : Larsen hat trick as Wolves hit 6 to reach round 4 of the FA Cup
Mikey Burrows, Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor discuss the boost in confidence that an impressive performance brings with Jorgen Strand Larsen hitting three, plus goals off the bench for fit again Rodrigo Gomes and Tolu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wolves Unpacked: Let’s Talk about Mateus Mane
On this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards break down Wolves’ 1–1 draw with Everton, coming off the back of a statement 3–0 win over West Ham. The lads analyse Rob Edwards’ gradual tactical tweaks, including a clear reduction in defender touches and the introduction of a box...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Going beyond the scoreline to bring you expert insight, analysis and conversation from inside Wolves, this is Wolves Unpacked, the official Wolverhampton Wanderers podcast.
Hosted by former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards and (A)WAY Magazine editor and lifelong supporter James Bird, Wolves Unpacked takes a closer look at the biggest talking points around the Old Gold, from performances, tactics and key moments on the pitch to the people and stories shaping the club.
Expect honest analysis, informed opinion and exclusive conversations, bringing together Edwards' experience as a former Wolves player with Bird's perspective from the stands.
Looking for Matchday Live Extra? Our immediate post-match show has moved to the Wolves Express podcast feed and has a new name: Matchday Live Express. Hear immediate reaction and analysis from the stadium after every Wolves game. Available here https://podfollow.com/wolves-e
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Going beyond the scoreline to bring you expert insight, analysis and conversation from inside Wolves, this is Wolves Unpacked, the official Wolverhampton Wanderers podcast. Hosted by former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards and (A)WAY Magazine editor and lifelong supporter James Bird, Wolves Unpacked...
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