Wolves legend Sir Jack Hayward's funeral takes place today

Thousands of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are expected to pay their last respects to the club's former owner Sir Jack Hayward today.

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Sir Jack Hayward: The man who saved Molineux

Sir Jack Hayward became owner and chairman of Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1990, when he bought the struggling club for just over £2million.

But his love affair with the Wolves began as a child. Our former sports presenter Bob Hall, who met Sir Jack many times, reflects now on the life of the man who saved the Molineux.

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Thousands line streets for fans farewell to Sir Jack Hayward

Thousands lined the streets of Wolverhampton to bid their final farewells to Sir Jack Hayward. He passed away three weeks ago while in Florida, aged 91.

He was a multi-millionaire who gave generously to many charities and causes.

But in the Midlands he's remembered for ploughing more than £70million of his own money into Wolverhampton Wanderers - saving it from extinction and taking it back to the top flight of English football.

Steve Clamp reports on today's farewell.

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Crowds begin to gather ahead of Sir Jack Hayward's funeral

Thousands of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are expected Credit: ITV News Central

The crowds are beginning to gather now for Sir Jack Hayward's funeral.

Thousands of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are expected to pay their last respects to the club's former owner today.

Crowds begin to gather Credit: ITV News Central
Flags at half mast at the church Credit: ITV News Central
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