Former Wolves goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw dies aged 67 as the Premier League outfit hail him as ‘one of the greatest of his era’
- Wolves’ legendary former goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw has died aged 67
- He was hailed as ‘one of the greatest of his era’ after winning the 1980 League Cup
Former Wolves goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw has died aged 67.
Bradshaw was part of the 1980 squad that won the League Cup – the last time the club won silverware, making 243 appearances for Molineux.
Wolves paid tribute to Bradshaw after his death, calling him ‘one of the greatest goalkeepers of his era’.
A statement from the club said: ‘We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Bradshaw at the age of 67.
One of the greatest goalkeepers of his era, Paul played a key role in a successful period for the club, winning the League Cup in 1980.
Former Wolves goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw has died aged 67
Bradshaw was part of the Wolves side that won the League Cup against Nottingham Forest in 1980
He made 243 appearances for Molineux, before spells at West Brom, Bristol Rovers and Newport County
Wolves were the first of Bradshaw’s former clubs to pay tribute to him after his death
“Our thoughts are with Paul’s friends, family and loved ones.”
Bradshaw started his career at Blackburn Rovers in 1972 before joining Wolves in 1977 where his career would reach its peak.
He later had a spell with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Canada before the first of two spells at West Brom, while also playing for Bristol Rovers, Newport County, Peterborough United and Kettering Town.
Although he never managed to play for the England senior team, he was called up twice at Under-21 level.
Bradshaw’s former Wolves teammate John Richards also made a special gesture to him, saying he was crucial in the League Cup final and calling him ‘one of the best goalkeepers in England at the time’ – while also hinting at ‘serious health problems’ . ‘.
“He was undoubtedly one of England’s best goalkeepers at the time and of course his brilliant performance in the 1980 League Cup final helped us win the trophy,” he said. the BBC.
“We know he had serious health problems, but his death is a sad loss for all his former colleagues, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends.”