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Former Wolves player Bill Slater dies aged 91

Slater lifted the FA Cup in 1960.

Wolves have announced that former player Bill Slater has died at the age of 91.

The Clitheroe-born utility player, who made 339 appearances for Wolves, won three league championships with the club in the 1950s and also lifted the FA Cup.

Wolves said in a statement on their official Twitter account: "All at Wolves are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, Bill Slater CBE, at the age of 91.

"Bill captured the hearts of Wolves supporters during the club's most successful period and will be remembered with great fondness."

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