Wolves fan Hilda celebrates golden 101st
She followed her team through highs and lows.
Now Wolves fan Hilda Tully has celebrated her 101st birthday.
The grandmother of 27 marked her milestone surrounded by her family, whose love she credits for her long life.
Born in Rochdale, she spent her childhood in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with younger siblings June, Elsie, Vera and Joe. During the Second World War, she met husband-to-be Frank, a tank driver with the Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.
The couple, who settled in Wolverhampton, had four sons, Alan, Terence and Maurice – who still live in the city today – and Michael, who sadly died four years ago.
Mr Tully died in 1975 after suffering with lung disease.
Mrs Tully spent most of her working life making car components at the Sankey Manor factory in Bilston. In between work and family life, she has always found time to follow Wolves.
Mrs Tully said: "I couldn't say who my favourite player over the years has been. I love Wolves just the same, regardless of who is playing or how the team are faring."
Her son Alan said: "She has always loved football and took us all as kids to watch Wolves. Dad wasn't interested in sport but mum loved it – she was very vocal at matches."
Mrs Tully, who has 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, celebrated her birthday with her sons and staff at the care home.
