Wolverhampton Wanderers

by **NIGHTMARE** Thu 1 Apr - 7:31:24

Directions & Car Parking

From The South:
Leave the M6 at Junction 10 and take the A454 towards Wolverhampton. Continue to follow the A454 right into Wolverhampton (be wary of speed cameras on the A454). On reaching the traffic island that intersects with the ring road, turn right. As you approach the 2nd set of lights look for the signs for football parking. The ground is over the 2nd set of lights on the right. Alternatively if you turn left into the city centre you may find a space in one of the many council run 'pay & display' car parks. The Civic Hall car park, normally remains open for night matches.

From The North:
Leave the M6 at Junction 12 and take the A5 towards Telford and then turn onto the A449 towards Wolverhampton. On reaching the traffic
island that intersects with the ring road, turn right. Then as South.

By Train
The ground is walkable from the train station in the centre of city (15 minutes). Leave the station and proceed straight on towards the town centre and as you reach the inner ring road turn right. Just follow the ring road as it continues in a circular pattern around to the left. Eventually you will see the Molineux on the right.

Where To Drink
Due to the lack of pubs for away fans near to the stadium, it may be an idea instead to drink on the way to the stadium, rather than planning on drinking in Wolverhampton itself. If you do decide to wander around the centre, then colours should be covered and numbers waking around in the party kept to a minimum.

The Ground
Molineux has been completely rebuilt in recent years, with the oldest stand, then called the John Ireland Stand (since renamed the Steve Bull Stand) being opened in 1979. Three other stands were then built in the early 1990's with the Jack Harris Stand the last to be completed in December 1993. The stadium itself is superb and is made up of four separate stands. Both ends are large single tiered stands (one of which the Stan Cullis Stand has a small clock perched on its roof), whilst both sides are two tiered with a row of executive boxes along the middle. Both the side stands are unusual in being oval in shape, meaning that those sitting on the half way line are furthest away from the playing action. It is a pity that the stands do not go all the way around the ground, (the corners of the ground are largely open) as this would make it a truly wonderful stadium. Martyn Wells adds; 'the clock on the Stan Cullis Stand, is the original timepiece that sat atop the old Molineux Street Stand (now the Steve Bull Stand) since the 1930's. It was moved when the stands were re-developed'. There are a couple of video screens in two of the corners, but unfortunately the are no longer in operation (there are rumours that these may be removed shortly and the areas filled with temporary seating). With Wolves returning to the Premier League, then the 'Gene Kelly' temporary stand makes a return, situated in one corner between the Jack Harris and Billy Wright stands. This 900 capacity stand has green seats which makes it look out of place to the rest of the stadium. This area is open to the elements so you could end up 'singing in the rain'.

Away Fans
Away fans are housed in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand which runs along the side of the pitch. Up to 3,200 away supporters can be accommodated in this area. Fans are sat quite far back from the playing area, which gives the illusion that the pitch is larger than at most other grounds. Musical delights at the ground include just before kick off, 'Hi, Ho, Silver Lining' with the crowd singing 'Hi, Ho, Wolverhampton! The catering facilities within the ground are pretty good, serving a range of pies, including Steak & Kidney and Cheese & Onion . Plus Cornish Pasties and Sausage Rolls In addition a foot long Hot Dog is on offer, plus a 1/2 pound Cheeseburger .