Former Wolves captain Mike Bailey dies aged 84

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey has died aged 84 after a long illness, according to BBC Sport.

Bailey was a key figure for Wolves during his time at Molineux, serving as club captain. The exact details of his playing career were not expanded on in the report, but he is remembered as a leader for the Midlands club.

Tributes have been paid to Bailey, with the news confirmed by the club and reported by BBC Sport. Fans and former teammates have expressed their condolences following his passing.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have not yet released a formal statement beyond the news of his death. Readers can find related match highlights from Wolves' recent seasons on this site.