 The Wolverines first competed in British American Football from 1989 and were present until 2004 when off-field problems caused them to pull out of the league.Back in the league, after a few years, the Wolverines went 9-1 in the 2011 season in division 2.They were beaten at the semi final stage of the post season, but regardless of this were granted promotion to Division 1 North in a league reshuffle.