A Polish flag was today hoisted at Molineux as final preparations get under way for tonight’s under-21 international match between England and Poland. Wolves staff are preparing to host up to 2,000 Polish supporters.
And the stadium is laying on a few extra touches to make them feel welcome. The red and white Polish flag was lifted into place outside the Billy Wright stand this morning alongside St George’s and FA flags. Polish signs were being erected around the stadium from 3pm.
The FA is providing translators for the game to make pitch and safety announcements, and Polish pupils from Woden Primary School in Wolverhampton will take to the pitch with flags before kick-off.
Members of Wolverhampton’s Polish community including those from the Polish Catholic Club, based in Stafford Road, students from the City of Wolverhampton College and the Eastern Europe Food Shop in Snow Hill were also set to back their team.
Robert Kubiczek, owner of the Polonia restaurant in Great Bridge, is hoping the match will boost trade.
He told the Express & Star: “I am hoping for a Poland win.
“It will be great for so many Poles to be in the area.”
About 25,000 tickets had been sold by this morning, with club officials predicting a near full house.
Polish supporters will be seated in the family enclosure.
A decision was being taken today on whether to make remaining tickets available at the turnstiles.
Tonight’s game is one of the highest-profile non-Wolves matches to be staged at Molineux.
Wolves spokeswoman Lorraine Hennessey said today: “It is a great honour for the club to be selected by the FA as a venue for the under-21 England side.
“There has been a lot of interest and excitement surrounding the game, and England has a very talented crop of players at this age group at the moment.
“I am sure it will be a great occasion, and we hope we can work together with the FA on future matches.”
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