Four passionate Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have taken matters into their own hands, designing a commemorative shirt to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary in 2027. Kieran Newey, Alex Moore, Nathan Crawford, and Ryan Leister—collectively known as the fan group Old Gold Pack—spent months bringing their vision to life. They'll unveil the shirt at a launch event in Wolverhampton on May 23, and it's already generating serious buzz among the Molineux faithful.
Priced at £50, the shirt isn't just about looking good. The majority of profits will go to Compton Care, a local Wolverhampton charity, while the rest will fund future fan displays and flags. For a club that's seen its share of ups and downs—including relegation from the Premier League after eight years and a current stint in the Championship—this is a heartfelt move that puts community first.
The design itself is a masterclass in blending past and present. The crest, which the group says is "synonymous with Wolverhampton," has been reworked to reflect the city's spirit as fans would want to see it. The stripes nod to the club's original kits, while a subtle reference to St Luke's FC—the name Wolves played under when founded in 1877—ties it all together. "It's a shirt designed by the fans, for the fans, and grounded in the club's history—but not stuck in the past," Newey explained.
The project started casually, with Moore and Crawford swapping ideas in a group chat. "It was more of a 'what if' at first," Newey recalled. "But the more we looked at it, the more we thought we could actually make something happen." That collaborative spirit is a hallmark of Old Gold Pack, who've previously organized stadium displays honoring players like Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota.
Despite the gloom surrounding Wolves' recent relegation, the friends remain unwavering in their loyalty. "Supporting Wolves isn't something you pick up and drop—it's part of who you are," they said. Newey added: "It's about respecting where we've come from while putting our own mark on it and telling that story in a way that feels like it belongs to us." For any fan who's ever dreamed of designing their own kit, this is a reminder that passion and creativity can turn a "what if" into something truly special.