New Wolves Molineux megastore opens
MORE than 500 Wolves fans queued around Molineux to get their shirts for the new season signed by manager Stale Solbakken, writes Chris Mallett.
And the soaking drizzle failed to dampen spirits among the crowd, who got their first glimpse of the club’s new megastore and spoke optimistically about the forthcoming campaign.
The shirt-signing was inside the new store which was opened with booming rock music and a shower of gold confetti last night.
It is three times the size of the old club shop at 5,000 square feet – where the club’s old ticket office used to be – in the new £18m Stan Cullis Stand.
Keith Boyner, aged 62, was near the front of the queue as son Jack, eight, was one of the youngsters chosen by the club to model the new shirt, which has an old-fashioned collar.
Mr Boyner, of Histons Drive, Codsall, said: “I think the megastore looks brilliant and I’m hopeful for the new season. I think the new manager is a good appointment as he will bring new ideas.
“If they don’t sell their best players they have a chance.”
Roy Rutter’s grandson George, five, was also modelling and was one of the first in line for Solbakken plus players Danny Batth and David Davis to sign his 2012-13 home kit.
Mr Rutter, 61,of Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, called the megastore “bang on, a massive improvement.”
He said of the new kit: “It’s the best in a few years.
“I like the collar and the more old-school style.”
Speaking on a stage outside the megastore prior to the grand opening, Solbakken told of how he had watched more than 40 Wolves games to get clued up on his players before the new season. He said: “My wife wasn’t happy. But I saw what was going well and what was not going so well.
“I know expectations are high.”
The megastore is part of a £40m redevelopment of Molineux.
Supporters will also be able to access a new museum, bar, restaurant and executive suite from the entrance.The old shop site will become the ticket office.
Comments for: "New Wolves Molineux megastore opens"
SEATTLE WOLF
Fantastic! Not ordering through website this year. I am visiting the last week and a half this October, so please save me a LARGE home kit!
UTMW!
Psalm 23
Love the ticker tape and the razamatazz, then the conversation comes round to the expectation of the forthcoming season, exciting new signings but alas all spoilt by that damm flying pig
BlueWolf
Make sure you get one with a wolves badge, see first pic in gallery!
goldstu
Why can't we buy a top without the sponsors name on it, I support wolves and don't want to be an advertising hoarding.
loffoutloud
Seattle Wolf
They only do Wolves shirts in large xl,xxl,xxxl and sumo sizes. Have you been to the mol on match day, havent seen so many fat men since i attended a dart players funeral.
OxWearingSocks
"Keith Boyner, aged 62, was near the front of the queue as son Jack, eight"
What?!? Fair play Keith, don't let age stop ya!
Paul K
I'm loving the fact that a 61 year old described the kit as "old school"!
raven
Psalm 23, always posting on here you should really get a life or maybe post on the page headed worst birmingham albion, that's the trouble with you brummies, always trying to escape the place
SL2 Wulf
As BlueWolf has said check out David Davis' shirt without the badge on ... think I'll wait before I get mine thanks
BaggieBoy
No 5 that explains all them Broken seats
wembley 74
no.2 Hope you enjoyed your smug summer feeling pleased with yourselves but if i were you i'd be more concerned about Aston Villa reclaiming their West Midlands Top Dog title this season because they went out and got themselves a Manager while you lot didn't!
wolfman66
Can all the tescobags stick to commenting in their own paper please ( Birmingham Evening Mail ). As regards new shirt black collar and cuffs you idiots.
bilbrookwolves
What a farce, we were relegated without even a fight and were celerbrating our new superstore. More like Steve Morgan is celerbrating the money his building company has made from the new stand. Lets just see how much of that money goes into keeping our players and on new players. Cmon Steve sort it out.
UTW
freddeno
Where is the wolves badge on Davis's shirt, it has fallen off??!
jason.s
had my new shirt today,loving it
Creep in Wolves Clothing
Great looking kit. Now the club should modernise that awful logo. It looks like the winning entry from a kids' logo competition in the sixties!
UTW. Go, Stale.
astleistheking
more shirts sold than season tickets perhaps?
Psalm 23
Moxey and Morgan will be fuming, new kit launch and one of the top's used for demonstration is imperfect, it has the badge on!!
richboxy
The quality of this kit is shocking! worst ever! As has been already said the wolves badge is missing from davis' shirt and the one i got has the wolves badge on at an angle and the sponser isnt eve straight! Burrda are rubbish but i guess Moxey gets em made cheap and then sells for a massive profit at £40! I will be returning mine for a refund! I wouldnt even pay a fiver for this shirt, its not worth it.
JtH Headmaster.
17. Who is this guy Astle you keep harping on about???
18. Keep saying your prayers sunshine you will need them with Knobby at the helm!!!
Old Gold Portion of Chips
Shirts tucked into shorts - smart boys , the youngbloods showing the way !!
jimmiebaggie
if that picture is of your back 4 dont think much of your chances
belfast wolf
can`t wait to see the mighty wolves next year,will be taking in a few games. the new store looks amazing my son and me will buy all round us!
JtH Headmaster.
Wee Jimmie. Stick with the Crankies mate!!!
mark hill
the money making machine rolls on.i would rather see about how the team is and develop the young players with skills because form what i saw @euro 2012 we need skillful players.and we need to use our younger players more
Psalm 23
Where.s that badge gone, did it jump or was it pushed!!
Brilliant Wovles
The shirt looks briliant and we have a brillliant new shop.
Up the Wanderers!
Realist.
18 & 26. It is rather a bad stammer you have.
Go and get it consecrated
not bad
went on tuesday, not too bad, more space and up to date but have to agree with some posters, the tops are really poorly made.
as for astleisking and psalm23, i prefer your kit from the birmingham senior cup final appearance. lol. utw.