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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
The numbers behind Larsen's first year at Wolves
Wolves formally confirmed that Jorgen Strand Larsen has joined permanently from Celta Vigo for £23m, having triggered performance-related clauses during a successful season on loan at Molineux which yielded 14 Premier League contribution was at times overshadowed by the more eye-catching displays of Matheus Cunha, who netted 15 times, including five strikes from outside the penalty area, and earned a £62.5m move to Manchester when Cunha missed four games through suspension in March and April it was Larsen who stepped up, scoring in crucial wins over Southampton, West Ham and Ipswich to effectively guarantee safety for Wolves. In fact, the Norwegian ended the campaign on a hot streak, netting seven times in his final seven is 6ft 4in tall and won 67 aerial duels in 2024-25, the sixth highest total by a forward, though he only scored three headers. But where he particularly excelled was in making the most of his shot-conversion figure - the percentage of efforts resulting in a goal – was 25.9%, which was the second highest recorded by any player with at least 20 attempts last term, bettered only by Nottingham Forest's Chris also directed 69.4% of his shots on target, the leading percentage among forwards who start regularly, and overperformed his expected goals total by remains to be seen whether he can reproduce that clinical form in 2025-26, with the absence of Cunha perhaps meaning opposition defences will afford him less in a market where centre-forwards come at a premium, the 25-year-old has already proven a shrewd signing for Wolves. How to get news alerts about your Premier League club
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
'I'm proud of what I've done' - Wolves sign Larsen's after successful loan
Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen's initial season-long loan from Celta Vigo has been made permanent after certain clauses in his contract were met to automatically trigger the £23m Norway international scored 14 Premier League goals last season and now has a four-year contract to keep him at Molineux until scored eight goals after Vitor Pereira's arrival in December, and his overall total was the most by a Wolves player in their debut Premier League campaign."It's been a good first season in the Premier League," the 25-year-old said."I'm proud of what I've done. I've been able to take the steps earlier than I've done before. Previously when I moved to a new country, I've needed more time to get into it and score goals."As a striker, the team need you to score the goals and be on the end of the crosses, so to score 14 goals – and come back after my injuries and a little dip of form – it was a good season for me in that respect."Are you happy with four more years of Larsen?Get in touch here with your thoughts on the signing
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Wolves Foundation and university to offer sports coaching degree
Wolverhampton Wanderers' club charity has teamed up with the city's university to offer a degree in sports coaching. The Wolves Foundation said the two-year foundation degree will be launched in September, subject to approval. It would mainly be taught at the Molineux stadium and the indoor arena at course, run in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, will offer work-based modules and placements across a wide range of the charity's projects, including community and disability sport, said foundation added expressions of interests were now being taken for the course which offers "vital hands-on experience". 'Powerful combination' The course will also have the option of being extended to a third year to complete a BSc. Representatives will be at the university's open day on Saturday 5th July for people seeking more Warburton, the foundation's head of programmes for education, employability and youth engagement, said they were delighted to be linking with the university and offering students "the opportunity to study and gain valuable experience supporting local communities". "The expertise and experience of university staff in designing and delivering courses of this nature, alongside being able to learn at Molineux and benefit from the placement opportunities we can provide at the foundation, is a powerful combination," he said. "Being able to offer real-world experience across areas such as community sport, disability sport, health improvement and in schools and youth engagement, is such a substantial benefit to the course, offering students that vital hands-on experience to put what they are learning into immediate practice."Dr Ally Forbes, sports business management programme leader at the university, added: "Employability modules and placement opportunities will enable students to network with employers and explore a career in coaching and the wider sport and physical activity industry." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
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Wolves reveal 2025-26 home kit
Wolves have launched their home kit for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The club have called the shirt a fusion of heritage and performance that nods to 'iconic Wolves kits of the past'.Inspired by Molineux Pleasure Grounds, the strip 'brings nostalgic spirit to the modern game', but what do you make of it?Choose your verdict here
Glasgow Times
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
EPL side 'set' to enter bidding for Rangers' Nicolas Raskin
The Belgian enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 campaign, impressing with his midfield displays and contributing to 16 goals in 48 appearances. His future has been a major topic of discussion in recent weeks. Read more: And Wolves, who finished 16th in England's top flight last season, have been closely tracking Raskin's progress for over 18 months, claims RecordSport. It is said that they are 'set' to enter the bidding for the 24-year-old. Matt Jackson, who was recently appointed director of player recruitment and development at Molineux, reportedly believes that the Rangers man is ready to handle the step up in level from the Scottish top flight to the Premier League. Raskin currently has two years left on his Ibrox deal. "Look, I've been enjoying myself this season and it's not so often that you can enjoy yourself in a club," he said towards the end of last campaign. "I'm really happy here. I've got two more seasons in my contract. So as long as the club wants me, I'll be here and then we'll see what happens."
