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Sir Jack Hayward funeral: Wolverhampton pays respects Sir Jack Hayward funeral: Wolverhampton pays respects
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Thousands of people lined the streets of Wolverhampton as the city said farewell to Sir Jack Hayward.Thousands of people lined the streets of Wolverhampton as the city said farewell to Sir Jack Hayward.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers owner, businessman and philanthropist died on 13 January, aged 91.The former Wolverhampton Wanderers owner, businessman and philanthropist died on 13 January, aged 91.
A boyhood fan, he bought the club in 1990, spending some £70m of his own money before selling up in 2007.A boyhood fan, he bought the club in 1990, spending some £70m of his own money before selling up in 2007.
His funeral included a helicopter flypast and a big screen in Queen Square broadcast the service.His funeral included a helicopter flypast and a big screen in Queen Square broadcast the service.
'Celebration of life''Celebration of life'
At the Molineux ground, fans left floral tributes and banners at the Billy Wright statue.At the Molineux ground, fans left floral tributes and banners at the Billy Wright statue.
Wolves legend Steve Bull was among players present to pay tribute.Wolves legend Steve Bull was among players present to pay tribute.
A room in the Stan Cullis stand was opened for fans to pay their respects, with a book of condolence and a display of photographs.A room in the Stan Cullis stand was opened for fans to pay their respects, with a book of condolence and a display of photographs.
Fan Daniel Wilkes, 20 from Wolverhampton, said: "I've never met Sir Jack, but he's done so much for the club and the city - he's made it what it is."Fan Daniel Wilkes, 20 from Wolverhampton, said: "I've never met Sir Jack, but he's done so much for the club and the city - he's made it what it is."
Roger Newton, from Wolverhampton, said Sir Jack was a, "great Wulfrunian".Roger Newton, from Wolverhampton, said Sir Jack was a, "great Wulfrunian".
"Wolverhampton hasn't got many heroes but he was one," he said. "His heart was here.""Wolverhampton hasn't got many heroes but he was one," he said. "His heart was here."
A number of roads in the city closed for the funeral cortege which left Wolverhampton's Molineux ground and travelled to St Peter's Collegiate Church.A number of roads in the city closed for the funeral cortege which left Wolverhampton's Molineux ground and travelled to St Peter's Collegiate Church.
Fans applauded as the cortege passed, chanting: "He was one of our own."Fans applauded as the cortege passed, chanting: "He was one of our own."
Former cricketer Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint, and Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant were among those paying tribute.Former cricketer Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint, and Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant were among those paying tribute.
Lady Heyhoe Flint said the late Sir Jack had reminded her of "a naughty schoolboy".Lady Heyhoe Flint said the late Sir Jack had reminded her of "a naughty schoolboy".
"He loved to play tricks," she said. "He would always try to trick me with his Black Country accent - but it was a bit too posh.""He loved to play tricks," she said. "He would always try to trick me with his Black Country accent - but it was a bit too posh."
She added Sir Jack had been proud of his country and had only driven British cars.She added Sir Jack had been proud of his country and had only driven British cars.
"He asked me to check what tyres the Queen had when she visited once," she said."He asked me to check what tyres the Queen had when she visited once," she said.
Sir Jack sold the club to Steve Morgan in 2007 for £10. Speaking to BBC WM, the Wolves chairman said of the church service: "Fittingly the service lasted exactly ninety minutes and Sir Jack must have organised that."
Rob Gurney, BBC WMRob Gurney, BBC WM
There was applause at Molineux from hundreds of supporters who have waved Sir Jack on his way.There was applause at Molineux from hundreds of supporters who have waved Sir Jack on his way.
We saw a Lynx helicopter and a 671 Squadron Army Air Corps fly past - that was the regiment for whom Sir Jack served in World War Two.We saw a Lynx helicopter and a 671 Squadron Army Air Corps fly past - that was the regiment for whom Sir Jack served in World War Two.
Appropriately enough Sir Jack, who loved all things British, made his final journey in a hearse built by Jaguar. It bore his coffin and was draped in a Union Flag.Appropriately enough Sir Jack, who loved all things British, made his final journey in a hearse built by Jaguar. It bore his coffin and was draped in a Union Flag.
The cortege passed down the track in front of the Billy Wright stand, and left the stadium beneath a banner bearing a photo of Sir Jack with his thumbs raised and the phrase, "Glad to have helped" underneath.The cortege passed down the track in front of the Billy Wright stand, and left the stadium beneath a banner bearing a photo of Sir Jack with his thumbs raised and the phrase, "Glad to have helped" underneath.
Two hundred fans, chosen by ballot, gathered in the church alongside Sir Jack's friends and family.Two hundred fans, chosen by ballot, gathered in the church alongside Sir Jack's friends and family.
Club chaplain Rev David Wright, led the service, said Sir Jack had organised much of it before his death.Club chaplain Rev David Wright, led the service, said Sir Jack had organised much of it before his death.
"He chose all the music, he chose virtually all of the readings. He really had a hand in his own celebration of his life," he said."He chose all the music, he chose virtually all of the readings. He really had a hand in his own celebration of his life," he said.
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