Wolves clarify 'no sacking' after ball boy controversy
Wolves have moved to clarify that a ball boy who earned the wrath of the Hull management during last night's match at Molineux hasn't been sacked.
Towards the end of the 2-2 draw with the Tigers, the ball went into the Hull technical area and with the Hull staff and boss Nigel Adkins taking their time to retrieve it the ball boy took matters into his own hands.
The youngster appeared to push a Hull staff member to get to the ball, threw it back onto the pitch and then aimed a 'number one' finger in the bench's direction.
His actions earned the wild acclaim of the Molineux crowd – but officials were less than impressed and the ball boy was ordered to leave pitchside.
He did so unescorted and was seen giving high fives to fans at the front of the Stan Cullis stand.
A petition has been launched to 'reinstate' the ball boy, reportedly named as Tom Aitchison, after claims he'd been 'sacked'.
"Our very loyal ball boy Tom Aitchison was sacked for doing his job we wish to get him reinstated," the petition, which has been signed by 3,600 people, reads.
However managing director Laurie Dalrymple said no action was being taken against the ball boy.
Fans took to Twitter to praise the ball boy's actions
Wolves came from behind to draw the game 2-2 with league debutant Oskar Buur Rasmussen netting a dramatic equaliser shortly after coming off the bench.
