Tribute to inspirational Steve Evans
The family of inspirational Steve Evans received a special memento at Molineux, as Wolves paid their own tribute to the much-loved comedian and magician, whose funeral was taking place today.
The last goal scored at Molineux before Steve died was by Lee Evans – and his relatives were presented with the midfielder's signed number 14 shirt at half time during Wolves' 2-0 win over Bradford on Saturday by Wolves legend Steve Bull.
Steve Evans' wife Septina gratefully received the shirt, packaged in a frame alongside pictures of Steve and of goalscorer Lee, scored in Wolves' 2-0 win over Preston on January 11.
Much-loved Steve, who shared his story of living with cancer with thousands of people over the internet, died last month. As a Wolves fan he had attended many games at Molineux and was, up until recent years, a season ticket holder.
His funeral was taking place today at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, where he compered comedy nights and worked for a decade looking after big name stars who performed there.
Steve was also a building surveyor for Wolverhampton City Council for 32 years.
Septina, Steve's wife of 28 years, said of the Wolves tribute: "They invited us to the game and it was a very nice gesture.
"The last Wolves goal scored before Steve passed away was by Lee Evans and now we have his number 14 shirt, which is lovely. It was a fitting tribute from Wolves." The club also paid tribute with a double-page spread dedicated to Steve in the matchday programme for Saturday'sBradford game. It read: "For those of us who merely dipped into Steve's journey, and no doubt from others who never met him, thoughts are with his family and friends ahead of the Civic Hall's first ever funeral – he was quite proud of that.
"His was a journey which has carried a substantial impact, a perspective which had made people better people, and an attitude which illustrated the indefatigable power of the human spirit."
The 52-year-old became a media star after appearing on Richard Bacon's programme on Radio 5 Live and as a guest on the BBC's Breakfast programme.
Radio Five Live presenter Richard Bacon visited Steve in hospital shortly before he died and recorded a final interview on his phone. In it Steve said: "Love is all around and I am so blessed that I have had so much around me."
