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·17 May 2026
The man who made Molineux: Alan Cotterell on Sir Jack Hayward and Queen Elizabeth II
The man who made Molineux: Alan Cotterell on Sir Jack Hayward and Queen Elizabeth II | OneFootball
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Alan Cotterell, the 91-year-old architect behind Molineux, reflects on his role at Wolves and shares warm memories involving Sir Jack Hayward, Queen Elizabeth II and Christmas.
According to ExpressAndStar.com, he spoke about local pride, friendship and architecture while recounting the story of the stadium.
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Across Wolverhampton Wanderers' history, few figures outside the dugout or dressing room have had a greater impact than Cotterell.
His work helped define the club's home.
The piece focuses on the ties between Cotterell, the club and the community, told through affectionate anecdotes.
Source: ExpressAndStar.com
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