End of an era as Graham Hughes steps down as Wolves historian
A Wolves fan who has worked tirelessly for the club for the past 30 years has marked the end of an era to retire.
Past and present Wolves players gathered to bid a fond farewell to club historian Graham Hughes.
More than 150 guests went along to his retirement party at Molineux, including Wolves legend Ron Flowers and 1986-94 club manager Graham Turner.
And although they were all there to toast his retirement, Graham was quick to point out he is not walking away from the club completely. He said: "I'll still be coming down when I can. It has been a privilege and an honour to work at Wolves all these years.
"I still get the same buzz on match days as I ever did."
Graham, who lives in Codsall, went to his first Wolves game as a youngster in 1941 when he saw his side beat West Brom. In 1983 the now 79-year-old started working at Molineux part-time and that became full-time in 1989.
At the club he looks after the changing rooms and the club's trophies. He also takes visitors on tours of Molineux.
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said Graham "lived, slept and breathed Wolves". He added: "Every football club needs a Graham Hughes. Our Graham is special, he is unique."
Club vice-president Rachael Heyhoe Flint said: "Graham is such a remarkable personality."
Graham was presented with a gold watch, a pennant, and two rare framed pictures of Codsall railway station. He also features on the front of today's match programme.
