Wolves reinforce ban of iconic pre-match song used by multiple English clubs

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Wolves have announced they will not reintroduce The Liquidator into their pre-match entertainment.Executive chairman of the Championship club Nathan Shi promised to re-think the decision to ban the iconic song.Wolves currently play in the ChampionshipGettyIt was originally banned several years ago because of offensive chants aimed at bitter Black Country rivals West Brom.The song is also used by Premier League club Chelsea before games.Wolves announced on Thursday that it would not be reintroduced.A statement read: “During the BBC WM Fan Forum in May, Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi committed to reviewing the club’s position on the use of The Liquidator at Molineux.“The club has since completed a detailed review, including discussions with the Molineux Stadium Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which brings together representatives from the relevant statutory agencies and key stakeholders.“Having considered the history of the song, the views expressed by supporters and the club’s responsibilities around supporter behaviour, safety and governance, Wolves has decided that The Liquidator will not be reintroduced into the pre-match entertainment schedule at Molineux.“The club recognises the significance of the song to sections of the Wolves support and its long association with the atmosphere at Molineux, however football, and the regulatory environment in which clubs operate, have changed considerably over the past two decades.“In recent seasons, Wolves has been sanctioned by the Football Association in relation to mass discriminatory chanting, and against that backdrop, the club does not believe it would be appropriate to reintroduce a song which has historically prompted mass offensive chanting at Molineux.“The decision reflects Wolves’ responsibility to provide a welcoming matchday environment for everyone, while meeting the standards expected of the club in relation to supporter behaviour, safety and governance.”Executive chairman Nathan Shi said: “When I spoke to supporters in May, I said we would look at this issue again properly, and we have done that.Trippier faces several weeks out with a knee injury“We have considered the different views, reviewed the history and context, and consulted with the Safety Advisory Group. Having gone through that process, we believe this is the right decision for the club.“I respect what The Liquidator means to many Wolves supporters and its place in the history of Molineux, but we also have a responsibility to make decisions based on where the club is today and the standards we expect around our matchday environment.”Wolves in the ChampionshipWolves ended an eight-year stay in the Premier League to get relegated back down to the Championship last season.They finished rock bottom with just 20 points.It has been all change at Molineux over the summer with Rob Edwards replaced after just seven months in charge by Cesar Peixoto.They started the season with a draw against Blackburn at home.Peixoto replaced Edwards at Molineux this summerGettyThey also suffered a double injury blow in that game with Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera both ruled out for a few weeks.Wolves travel to Preston on Saturday for their second Championship game of the season.