Black Country derby: Wolves fans gather before FA Cup clash with West Brom and share predictions
Ahead of today's huge Black Country derby match, Wolves fans have been gathering in a city centre pub to share their excitement - and settle any pre-match nerves.
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The Hogshead in Stafford Street opened at 8am for Wolverhampton Wanderers fans to gather, eat and drink before coaches take them to the Hawthorns in plenty of time for the 11.45am kick-off against arch rivals West Bromwich Albion.
The derby between West Brom and Wolves is the first match between the clubs since the 2020/21 and the first with fans since 2011. The anticipation has been building steadily since Wolves overcame Brentford in a third round replay earlier this month to set up the Black Country derby.
The Hogshead opened for pre-match refreshments and the Wolves faithful have been gathering throughout the morning.
Supporters will be bussed to West Bromwich from there via Molineux pre-match by Tatters Travel coaches.
Six coaches had been put on by the matchday travel company.
Fans onboard the coaches have been sharing their pre-match musings and predictions with the Express & Star.
Coach driver Paul Russell said: "2-0 Wolves, 1-0 at half time I think."
Ethan Shaw said: "1-0, 0-0 half time."
Rich said: "I'd like to say 5-1! But I'm saying 2-1, win the game, that's all you can ask for."
Linda Allen said: "My late husband Les Allen took me to my very first match Wolves v Man City 1974, we beat them and won the cup.
"When he asked me he said 'we are going out next Saturday' then he said we are going to Wembley - it was honestly the best day ever.
"He had been a Wolves supporter forever, when he passed away I took over over his season ticket and I take my my grandkids now.
"I was actually five months pregnant standing on the West Bank.
"The whole family are supporters, I take my grandson to every match.
"Les passed away on July 14 2015 - he's buried by the Billy Wright statue."
