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Player profiles  out of the Wembley Match Day Programme

 

MALCOLM FINLAYSON, Goalkeeper  A Scot from Alexandria, near the southern shore of Loch Lomond, Finlayson took the high road into English football with Millwall, with whom he had conspicuous success before going to Molineux.  Quiet and reserved off the field, he is fearless and commanding in action.  Height 6 ft. U in., weight 13 st. 7 Ib.

GEORGE SHOWELL, Right Back  Born at Bilston, in Staffordshire, Showell joined Wolves from school. For a long time he lived in the shadow of Billy Wright, England's " centenarian " international, and made his way into the Wanderers' first eleven at centre half when Wright retired.  Filled the full back berth in the semi-final against Aston Villa.  Height 5 ft. 91 in., weight 12 st. 4 Ib.

GERRY HARRIS, Left Back An England under-23 international, Harris is another Staffordshire product, hailing from Claverley.  A sound tackier, and also excels at recovery.  Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight II st. 12 Ib.

EDWIN CLAMP, Right Half  Tall and commanding, a fearless tackier, former England Schoolboy international Clamp who has four full caps for England, was born at Coalville, in Leicestershire. Height 5 ft. 11 in., weight 11 st. 10 Ib.

BILL SLATER, Centre Half (Captain)  Born at Clitheroe, Lancashire, Slater saw service with Blackpool and Brentford before joining Wolves, while still an amateur, jn 1952.  This is his second Cup Final visit to Wembley, for he was a member of Blackpool's 1951 side beaten by Newcastle United.  Before he became a professional in the 1953-54 season, he played for England amateur sides on numerous occasions, and is also a fuH international. Height 6 ft., weight 12 st. 8 Ib.

RON FLOWERS, Left Half  A Yorkshireman from Edington, this stylish, attacking half-back joined Wolves from a junior club, Wath Wanderers. Has been honoured with under-23 and full international recognition for England.  Height 5 ft. II in., weight 12 st. 9 Ib.

GERRARD MANNION, Outside Right  The youngest player in the side, Mannion, who was born at Newton-le-Willows, had his F.A. Cup baptism in the semi-final against Aston Villa, his first appearance in the senior side this season.  An England youth international, he joined Wolves' ground staff in 1957.  Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight II st.

BOBBY MASON, Inside Right  A clever ball player and a. shrewd tactician. Mason does a lot of unobtrusive scheming, but is a good marksman, too, as some of his important goals on the way to Wembley indicate.  A native ofTipton, Staffordshire, he went to Molineux in 1953. Height 5 ft. 7in, weight 10 st. 7 Ib.

JIMMY MURRAY, Centre Forward A schoolboy companion of his inside partner. Peter Broadbent, Murray, tall and angular, was born at Elvington, near Dover. Went to Wolves as a ground staff boy, and signed professional in  1953.   An England under-23 international.   Height 5 ft.  10in.,  weight 11 st. 11 Ib.

PETER BROADBENT, Inside Left  Dover-born, he began his professional career with Brentford, and joined Wanderers for a big fee in 1951.  An England World Cup player, he has been on almost constant call for several seasons.  Height 5 ft. 9~ in., weight list. 8 Ib.

NORMAN DEELEY, Outside Left  Capped at wing-half as a schoolboy, his lack of inches eventually made him settle down as a winger. A native of Wednesbury, Staffordshire, he joined Wolves after his schoolboy successes in 1948, and has retained possession of his place, despite the fact that his club signed two international wingers, Harry Hooper and Jackie Henderson—and parted with them—during his tenure. Scored the semi-final goal which assured Wolves' appearance here today.  Height 5 ft. 5 in., weight 10 St. 2 Ib.

DES HORNE, Outside Left  A South African from Durban. Was prominent for local club before Wolves snapped him up in 1956. A fast, goal scoring winger. Became a regular first team player this season.

EDDIE STUART, Full Back  A South African from Johannesburg, Stuart was given the club captaincy when Billy Wright retired.  Subsequently lost his place to George Showell.  Height 6 ft., weight 12 st. 7 Ib.

BARRY STOBART, Centre Forward   A professional since 1955, Stobart recently completed his National Service in the R.A:F., and earned his place in the senior side only a few weeks ago. A native of Brodsworth, Yorkshire.  Height 5 ft. 8i in., weight list. 3 Ib.