 He left Newport as they headed for relegation to Division 4, for Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 1986.Upon joining, Wolves were languishing in the fourth tier, but Kendall became an ever-present part of the side that went on to win back-to-back promotions and lift the Football League Trophy at Wembley.His tally of 28 clean sheets during a season (set in 1987/88) is a club record.