Wolves' own barber is a cut above

Wolves' players are cutting a dash on the pitch - now they are proving Premier League survival was no close shave with their own in-house barber.

Captain Karl Henry has been visiting Foxy's on the Cannock Road near the city centre for his regular trim for several years and persuaded team-mates to join him.

The only snag was fitting in all the appointments.

But, as Henry explains, it was a problem soon solved following the timely intervention of boss Mick McCarthy.

Wolverhampton-born Henry, who grew up in Ashmore Park, said: "I've been going there for a few years now and I persuaded a few of the lads to go to the shop as well."

"Myself and David Jones are regulars but there's also Ronald Zubar, Matt Hill, George Elokobi and Jelle van Damme who are customers, sometimes Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and even our assistant manager Terry Connor.

"Stefan Maierhofer also had his hair done a few times too before he went out on loan.

"But, with training and the games, it was proving difficult for all of us to keep appointments.

"So I spoke to the owner (Richard Grizzle, aka 'Foxy') about coming to the training ground, so he could do us all at the same time.

"I asked the gaffer and he was fine about it, so 'Foxy' comes in and we all have some good banter."

Barber Richard Grizzle, 34, is a Wolves fan who was born and bred in the city, and has had the shop for eight years.

He said: "I go into the dressing room every week to cut their hair and the banter is great.

"They're on TV more so they have to look the part as well as play well!

"Sometimes there are a few of the players there and the jokes are flying - just like the shop really and the atmosphere is usually buzzing.

"Mick joins in too - he's always cracking jokes and seems like a nice guy. But I'm desperate to get him as a customer too!

"Unfortunately, I can't be at most of the games as Saturdays are my busiest days, but I go to midweek games when I can."