Fans Parliament: Standing

"Persistent standing in the Jack Harris Stand is still a problem," he said.

"We've tried everything, including writing to fans about the pressure we're under from the local authority. However, we're now at the stage where the local authority are on the cusp of enforcing a reduction in capacity, a minimum of 500 seats."

Wolves Chief Executive Jez Moxey followed up with a serious warning: "This is going to be a huge problem for those fans affected but no-one is going to be able to say: 'It's not fair, you didn't tell us.' Many clubs have forced reductions - now it is about to come to the Jack Harris Stand unless something is done quickly. It's now up to the fans themselves to decide, there's nothing more we can do.

"We're one of 92 professional clubs and we aren't going to be able to change Government policy or that of the football licensing authority on the issue of safe standing. It's not that we don't want to fight - we will continue to make strong representation at the Safety Advisory Group - but Wolves won't be able to stop reductions in capacity if they are imposed. The precedent has been set elsewhere.

"We're one of 92 professional clubs and we aren't going to be able to change Government policy or that of the football licensing authority on the issue of safe standing. It's not that we're being weak or don't want to fight but Wolves won't be able to stop reductions in capacity if they are imposed. The precedent has been set elsewhere. "

"The Club's message to our fans in the Jack Harris is that this is the last chance. Whilst Wolves will continue to speak with the Local Authority and the Safety Advisory Group, the solution lies with the spectators themselves.

"Persistent standing has to stop from this point onwards."