Wolves star Mike Bailey tells of his career – and stealing League Cup

He's a bona-fide Wolves legend who lifted the League Cup at Wembley in 1974.

And now Mike Bailey has revealed all about his hugely successful career in his new autobiography.

The Valley Wanderer – a title which refers to his two main clubs, Charlton Athletic and Wolves – tells the story of midfielder Bailey's rise to the top of the game, from humble beginnings in Norfolk.

Playing for England, breaking his leg with Charlton, moving to Wolves, lifting the League Cup (and stealing it for a night), European adventures, a successful spell in management with both Charlton and Brighton – and how he nearly got the Wolves manager's job – are all covered in the book.

It includes a foreword by Wolves vice-president and Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and comedian Jim Davidson and has been edited by Wolves fan and author Clive Corbett.

Bailey told the Express & Star: "Waggy (Dave Wagstaffe) had produced a book, Frank Munro had, and I thought at some time we'd better do one.

"I found myself remembering many things I'd forgotten about. Wolves hold such a dear place in my heart. They were such a big part of my life."

Bailey, now aged 73, still regularly attends Wolves games with his wife Barbara.

The man who played 436 times for Wolves over an 11-year period said of the current team: "I know Kenny Jackett and he's doing a good job. They've got a very young side – they've just got to let them go on and improve."

Of Steve Morgan's departure as chairman, Bailey added: "It was very sad the way Steve left.

"Things were looking really good, the academy is unbelievable and the stadium is coming on too.

"I thought he would have carried on doing a good job, I don't know how it all happened but it's very sad, I couldn't believe it when he left."

The Valley Wanderer is available online and at the Wolves club shop.