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Special Raul Jimenez ponchos go on sale

Special Raul Jimenez ponchos are being sold in the Black Country ahead of Wolves' FA Cup semi-final.

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The Sports Shop, based in Kingswinford's High Street, is selling the ponchos at £15 per piece.

Each one has the words 'si senor' printed on the front and 'Raul 9' on the back.

Gregg Walters, co-director of the business, said: "Everyone is getting behind the team and getting behind Raul.

"He is the new wonder-kid at Wolves. This is about bringing him into the Wolves family."

The 27-year-old Mexican has become a fan favourite since joining Wolves this season.

Wolves smashed their transfer record to sign him for £30 million.

The words 'si senor' are Spanish and translate to 'yes sir' in English.

The phrase features in a new fan's song for Jimenez which has the lyrics "si señor, give the ball to Raul and he'll score!"

The ponchos are available to buy in traditional Wolves gold and black colours and other options.

Gregg continued: "They have been a big hit so far, massive.

"We have had customers from all over the Midlands come along to the shop to buy them.

"We have even had customers order ponchos as far as Australia over the internet."

Ponchos are typically worn in South America and are made from thick wool and worn on the shoulders.

To contact the company, visit thesportsshopkingswinford.co.uk