There is no set date as to when work will start just yet due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Named after a successful local merchant, Benjamin Molineux, who previously built a house where the ground sits today, the estate was purchased in 1860 by O.E McGregor who converted the land into a park for the general public.Acquired by Northampton Brewery in 1889, the brewers kept the football pitch in place and allowed Wolves to start renting it.
All Rights reserved.Football and Travel: Independent stadium guides and travel information for football fans across the world In 1992 the Stan Cullis Stand was built, followed by the Bill Wright Stand and the Jack Harris Stand (Now Sir Jack Hayward stand) a year later in 1993.Currently there are ongoing plans to develop Molineux ever further in the future. Wolves have big plans for Molineux (AMA / Sam Bagnall) Stadium redevelopment has been on hold since 2012 when Wolves were relegated from the Premier League. Recently taken over by Sir Jack Hayward who helped restructure the club’s debts, The club invested in new all-seater stands and demolished the soon to be outlawed terraces. Wolverhampton Council has no concerns that Wolves will abandon their long-term vision to redevelop Molineux, its leader Ian Brookfield has said. Services in and out of the city to the rest of the UK are operated by four train companies: Virgin Trains, London Midland, CrossCountry and Arriva Trains Wales.The distance by foot will likely take you around 15 minutes.The closest hotel to Molineux Stadium is The Travelodge located 5 minutes south on Waterloo Road which is on the side of the West Stand. Wolves’ long-term vision of a 50,000-seater Molineux will see them extend and improve the existing stands rather than demolishing and rebuilding them completely, the Express & Star understands.It is believed the club are focusing on making gradual improvements to the ground as they aim to retain its unique character.
So far Phase 1 which saw the demolition and rebuilding of the Stan Cullis Stand is the only one to be enacted, having been completed in time for the start of the 2012-2013 season.Wolves’s ground is comprised of the following four sections: The Stan Cullis Stand (North), The Steve Bull Stand (East), Sir Jack Hayward (South), and The Billy Wright Stand (West).Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the stadium.Away fans are given their allocation in the Steve Bull stand, and if they sell this out they can be also be housed within the lower Stan Cullis corner – totalling 4,500.With the quality of the concourses relatively consistent throughout Wolverhampton’s ground, as well as both stands being free from troublesome support beams, the only thing that really separates the two away sections is the distance from the pitch. Molineux Stadium is the home ground of Wolves F.C. … Wolves have just had planning permission granted by Wolverhampton Council for a new temporary stand, between the Sir Jack Hayward and Steve Bull stands. Wolves fans travel from all over to come watch them play at the famous Molineux Stadium. It will be made up of 500 seats and boost the overall capacity above 32,000. For more information and to see a map of council owned car-parks Please note that to the west of the ground there is a residents only parking scheme which means you will be receive a parking ticket if you choose to flout the rules!Wolverhampton railway station is located approximately 0.7 miles east of Molineux Stadium, across the other side of the city’s A4150 ring road. It certainly is one of the nicest “branded” stadiums in England.Molineux Stadium’s address for satnav is as follows:“Kenny Jacket’s Gold and Black Army.” So that clears up what colour Wolves are.Wolverhampton Wanderers advise that the following car parks around the stadium are suitable for “hassle free” parking on match days, although they will cost you a few pounds and can get quite congested on matchdays:Match day parking passes can be purchased either at the ticket office on the day or by phoning the club in advance on 0871 222 1877.