Bishop writes special prayer for Wolves ahead of crunch match
If ever there was a need for divine intervention, it's now. And today, the Bishop of Wolverhampton called on the city – and God – to get behind Wolves with a special prayer written for the troubled club.
The Rt Rev Clive Gregory said that instead of looking for someone to blame, fans should cheer the team on against Brighton tomorrow.
Though only a footballing miracle can save them from relegation from the Championship, on Saturday the bishop says he has not given up hope.
He said: "As a regular visitor to the Molineux this season, I have shared in the suffering of all associated with the club, and I know well the seriousness of the present situation.
"But as a bishop I have no problem believing in miracles and I know that with faith all things are possible.
"So, let's keep the faith and pray for a miracle."
The Rt Rev Gregory, who started following Wolves six years ago when he moved to the city from Coventry, has watched a number of home games this season with his 13-year-old son Jack and admits there have been 'plenty of tough times'.
But he added: "It wasn't that long ago that we were beating Man Utd and having a good run of results against the big teams at home.
"We have seen some great times and I believe that those times will come back but there is a hard road to travel first.
"There could be a bit of a wilderness ahead but teams before have proved that you can come back from this.
"As Bishop of Wolverhampton I cover Walsall and Sandwell too, so I want all our teams to do well, but the problems facing Wolves this season have been difficult for fans."
He will be taking a wedding during the match tomorrow – which he says is 'just as well' as he would be a 'nervous wreck' listening to it on the radio. He added: "It has been a tough season.
"There were times when we thought it was all coming together and there have been bright spots in the season but unfortunately they have been overshadowed by all the setbacks. Things have worked out worse than many people would have imagined and it is a huge disappointment for all the fans and the club itself.
But it is important not to point the finger and play the blame game. We need to accept that mistakes have been made."
