Wolves’ promotion to the Premier League in 2018 was a catalyst for the club. There would, however, be some key members of that team left behind along the journey.
Nuno Espirito Santo took over a squad that was languishing in the lower depths of the Championship and managed to turn them into title winners in the space of a single campaign.
The signings of Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota helped turn the tide at Molineux, but there is another 2017 arrival who goes under the radar for his impact that season, that being Barry Douglas.
The Scotsman arrived at Molineux as a relatively unknown figure but would soon become a household name amongst the Wolves faithful.
Douglas’ eye-catching performances on the left flank would help steer Espirito Santo’s side to a Championship crown – his Wolves future however, would end only months later.
Former Wolves man Barry Douglas released by St Johnstone
Following their promotion to the Premier League, Wolves would decide to sell the left-back to Leeds United, a decision which Douglas later described as ‘ruthless’.
| Wolves stats | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Barry Douglas | 42 | 5 | 15 |
Douglas’ Leeds move, though, wouldn’t work out, and the wing-back would fail to impress Marcelo Bielsa.
After three lacklustre seasons at Elland Road, the defender would join former side Lech Poznan, spending three years in Poland before being released.
Douglas would return to his homeland with St Johnstone in 2024, but after just a single season back in Scotland, the left-back is again without a club.
Following the Saints’ relegation from the Scottish Premiership, the former Wolves man has been allowed to leave following the expiration of his contract, leaving the defender as a free agent at 35 years old.
Douglas had ‘good connection’ with Wolves supporters
Despite his sudden exit from Molineux, Douglas is still fond of the club and recently praised Wolves’ re-signing of Matt Doherty.
When speaking on his time at the club, the former Scottish international told the Under The Cosh podcast that he had a special connection with the Wolves supporters.
“It was a special year, for footballing reasons, I never got to stay there. Obviously, the decision was taken out of my hands, but it was a really special season.
“I built up a good connection with the fans. I think that also helps when the team does well and everything clicks.”