Wolves revamp space for disabled supporters

Wolves' player Tommy Doyle officially opened the refurbished lounge

Wolverhampton Wanderers hope refurbishing an accessible lounge will make disabled fans more comfortable on matchdays.

The Premier League club's on-loan midfielder Tommy Doyle officially opened the revamped facility, situated in the concourse of the Stan Cullis stand.

It has been renamed the Century Lounge in tribute to legendary cricketer and former club vice president Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint.

Head of Wolves Foundation Will Clowes, said the club was committed to making football at Molineux "as inclusive as possible".

The club hopes the refurbished lounge will make disabled supporters more comfortable on matchdays

The facelift for the popular facility was funded by the Premier League Fans' Fund, which provides grants to strengthen football clubs' ties with the community.

“We are delighted to have carried out a revamp of our accessible lounge, ensuring we can deliver an even better experience for our disabled supporters,” said Mr Clowes.

“These changes will make it more comfortable and welcoming," he added. "And will make such a positive difference in keeping with the club’s commitment to making football at Molineux as inclusive as possible."

Doyle, who met fans and Wolves Disability FC players, said: “You can see how much the club means to them and what they do to get to games when sometimes it’s very difficult.

“So, for them to have a space where they feel comfortable is a massive thing.”

The club’s official charity Wolves Foundation will also use the space to deliver a range of community projects, including mental health provision and mentoring.

The charity said it engaged with thousands of people through 45 projects, with a number of sessions taking place at the stadium.