Ex-Wolves player Jody Craddock set for Molineux testimonial
Jody Craddock today unveiled plans to bring his former Wolves and Sunderland team-mates together for his testimonial match at Molineux.
The game on Monday, May 5 (2pm). takes place two days after Wolves' final match of the season at home to Carlisle and it's hoped will continue a promotion party for the club.
Craddock, 38, won two promotions to the Premier League during his career, with Wolves in 2008-09 and with Sunderland in 1998-99.
Many of those involved in those title-winning campaigns are due at Molineux to pay tribute to the defender. And, with several among the current Wolves squad hoping to play a part, it promises to be the biggest gathering of past and present Wolves players at the stadium for years.
Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor are set to manage the Wolves side with Bobby Saxton, number two to Peter Reid when Sunderland won the title, in charge of the visitors.
Former Wolves players who will appear if available include Matt Murray, Wayne Hennessey, Neill Collins, Stephen Ward, Michael Kightly, Karl Henry, David Jones, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Chris Iwelumo and Seyi Olofinjana.
Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips are set to resume their legendary strike partnership for Sunderland,
Tickets go on sale tomorrow online at www.wolves.co.uk Prices are £10 for adults, £5 for concessions (u17/ over-65s), or £20 for a family of two adults and two children. The Billy Wright and Stan Cullis Stands will be open.
"I'm delighted we've got a date fixed " said Craddock. "I've been speaking to former managers and team-mates from Wolves and Sunderland and I'm pleased pretty much all of them are planning to make it.
Part of the proceeds are going to Birmingham Children's Hospital, where Jody's four-year-old son Toby is being treated for leukaemia. Booking fees apply but fans can avoid these by printing their tickets at home.
Watch Former Wolves players pay tribute to Jody Craddock below.
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