Wolves staff remember victims of Paris terror attacks
United in grief – Wolves players and staff stood together and took part in a minutes silence to remember the victims of the terror attacks in Paris.
From kitchen staff to first team players, more than 100 people associated with the club stood in a silent circle yesterday at 11am in memory of the victims.
The club tweeted this picture taken at the Compton training ground with the words: "The staff and players at Compton Park observe a minute's silence in memory of those who lost their lives in Paris.
"Wolves staff based at Molineux also stopped for the minute's silence to remember the victims of Friday's horrific events."
Meanwhile, Roy Hodgson's England squad paid their own respects to the victims. The players and coaching staff observed a minute's silence before they began their training session at Tottenham's training ground in Enfield yesterday ahead of the friendly against France tonight.
Wolves players took to Twitter after the horrific scenes in France to pay their respects.
Youngster Sylvain Deslandes who signed for Wolves from French top-flight side Caen in January shared his thoughts on social media.
The 18-year-old Frenchman who has featured for his country at a number of different age levels tweeted: "I heard about what happened in Paris, pray for my country, pray for Paris and Stay strong !!! #PrayForParis"
Teammate Dave Edwards said: "Thoughts and prayers with all the families and friends of the victims in Paris. #PrayForParis" while Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme added: "Just woke up from the news in Paris. Why always innocent people get caught up in war all over the world. #PrayersForParis"
Concerns for West Brom striker Rickie Lambert were raised when it emerged he was in the French capital during the terrorist attacks.
He had travelled to Paris with his wife but Albion ensured the former England international was safe.
The official account tweeted: "He and his wife are safe. Rickie wanted to thank all fans for their tweets of support and concern."
Tonight's England match against France will take place at Wembley as originally scheduled amid rumours that the game was going to be cancelled following the attack. Wembley's arch will be lit up in the colours of red, white and blue of the French flag during Tuesday's game to show solidarity with France.
