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Celebrate a memorable period in Wolverhampton Wanderers history with the Wolverhampton Wanderers 1980–81 Home Long Sleeve Retro Football Jersey. Following their historic 1980 League Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest, Wolves entered the new campaign as defending cup holders and returned to European competition. Under manager John Barnwell, the team competed in the Football League First Division, finishing 18th with 35 points and narrowly avoiding relegation. Although their UEFA Cup campaign ended against PSV Eindhoven in the first round, Wolves recorded a memorable 1–0 home victory through Mel Eves. The club also reached the FA Cup semi-finals, providing another notable achievement during a challenging domestic season.
The squad featured several outstanding players associated with Wolves' late-1970s and early-1980s generation. John Richards remained the team's leading attacking figure, scoring 13 league goals and continuing his remarkable goalscoring career at Molineux. Scottish striker Andy Gray contributed nine league goals and remained closely associated with the club's 1980 League Cup success. Midfielder Kenny Hibbitt provided creativity and experience, while Emlyn Hughes brought leadership and defensive organisation. Derek Parkin, Geoff Palmer, George Berry and Peter Daniel were also important members of the squad, contributing to a team that competed across domestic and European competitions.
The home jersey features Wolverhampton Wanderers' unmistakable old-gold colour scheme, complemented by contrasting black detailing for a timeless appearance. Its clean, understated design reflects the traditional character of English football shirts from the early 1980s, with the iconic Wolves crest providing a distinctive finishing touch. The long-sleeve construction adds to its classic vintage silhouette, while the absence of a commercial shirt sponsor preserves the simplicity of the original era.
Associated with Wolves' return to European football and their FA Cup semi-final campaign, this retro jersey is a distinctive collector's piece celebrating the club's proud history and enduring old-gold-and-black identity.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1980-81 Home L/S Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use fabric softener
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Touch up with cool iron
Machine wash warm
Wash and iron inside out
Remove immediately
LINE DRY
