Wolves Early Bird season tickets see first drop since 2013

In total 10,121 have signed up to the club's annual ticket promotion offer, the first drop in sales since 2013.

Chief executive Jez Moxey said the support was 'very much appreciated' - but admitted Wolves faced a challenge in persuading those who didn't renew to do so in the summer.

Season ticket prices were frozen, while child tickets were reduced. Last year 11,782 bought Early Bird tickets, up from 10,308 in 2014 and 9,036 in 2013 with the team then heading for relegation to League One.

Wolves currently have 13,816 season ticket holders, meaning 73 per cent renewed.

Moxey said: "We'd like to thank all 10,000 plus supporters who've signed-up to become Early Bird season ticket holders. We accept it's been a frustrating season of football for Wolves fans?.

"After just missing out on the play-offs last season, expectations were understandably high and we haven't successfully built on that momentum.

"However, even though the club is up for sale we remain optimistic about the future and to have,? in March, the backing of over ten thousand fans committed to every league game next season, is very much appreciated.

"We would also like to acknowledge those fans who have not yet renewed their season tickets.

"We are fully aware of the challenges we face in demonstrating to them, and others, that a season ticket remains a great option for supporting the team. ?

"We thank them for their support over previous campaigns and acknowledge that the large number of fixture changes this season hasn't helped matters.

"We hope most will ultimately renew but appreciate their backing going forward, in whatever form it comes and will also do all we can to improve the current situation."

Fans have been frustrated with the lack of a promotion challenge this summer, and have seen star players Benik Afobe, Bakary Sako and Richard Stearman all depart in the past 10 months.

However, the 10,121 is higher than most would have expected. Some adults tickets work out as £15 per game if Wolves are, as expected, still in the Championship in 2016-17.

Club bosses insist they are committed to keeping costs down.