Colin Booth, a former prolific striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers and a key figure in two of their historic First Division title victories in the 1950s, has passed away at the age of 90.
Wolves confirmed the sad news, releasing a statement that conveyed the club`s condolences. It read: “Colin Booth, who twice won the First Division title with Wolves during the 1950s, has sadly passed away at the age of 90. The thoughts of all at Wolves are with Colin’s family and friends at this sad time.”
The Wolves Former Players Association also expressed their sorrow, posting: “All at Wolves FPA send their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former player Colin Booth, who has passed away at the age of 90.”
Booth began his career with Wolves as an apprentice, going on to make 83 appearances for the club and scoring 27 goals. He is particularly remembered for an outstanding performance in the 1957/58 title-winning season when he scored four goals in a single game against Arsenal in a thrilling 5-2 victory at Molineux. During his time at the club, he also netted hat-tricks against Portsmouth and Sheffield United.
He was part of the Wolves squad that clinched the First Division title for a second time in 1959. Later that year, he departed Molineux and had spells with Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, Doncaster Rovers, Oxford United, and Cambridge United before concluding his playing career at Cheltenham Town.
Tributes for the former England U21 player have been shared by fans on social media. Messages included: “Sad news. Rest in peace, Colin Booth. My condolences to his loved ones.” Another tribute read: “Rest easy Colin.” And simply: “Rest in peace.“
Marcus Bellamy