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Fans, players and clubs pay tribute as former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward dies
TRIBUTES have flooded in for former Wolverhampton Wanderers owner Sir Jack Hayward OBE, who died earlier today aged 91.
Sir jack Hayward (right) saw Wolves promoted to the Premier League in 2003
Sir Jack passed away, after suffering for months from illness, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The official Wolves Twitter account stated: "The legendary former owner, Chairman, Life President and one of the country’s great philanthropists passed away this afternoon."
The FA and Football League both tweeted their condolences, as did rivals clubs Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.
Thousands of fans have tweeted the #sirjack hashtag to express their thanks to the Bahamas-based businessman and philanthropist.
Former Wolves defender George Elokobi tweeted: "My heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Sir Jack Hayward, n will be missed by the Wolves Faithfuls R.I.P Sir. Jack."
Wolves face Fulham in an FA Cup third-round replay at Molineux this evening and the club confirmed black armbands will be worn to commemorate the philanthropist and businessman.
It is with great sadness that Wolves today announce the passing of Sir Jack Hayward OBE, at the age of 91. pic.twitter.com/zMwXy1Zwek
— Wolves (@OfficialWolves) January 13, 2015
Condolences, deep respect and thoughts to all at @OfficialWolves following Sir Jack Hayward's passing. A great man, a great life. RIP
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) January 13, 2015
Birmingham City would like to offer its condolences to the family & friends of Sir Jack Hayward & everyone @OfficialWolves – a true club man
— Birmingham City FC (@bcfc) January 13, 2015
The @FA is saddened to hear of the passing of @OfficialWolves president Sir Jack Hayward today, aged 91.
— The FA (@FA) January 13, 2015
The Football League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @OfficialWolves president Sir Jack Hayward pic.twitter.com/UpxGDBaDEq
— The Football League (@football_league) January 13, 2015
What sad news about Sir Jack Hayward. He adored Wolves and put his money where his mouth was. His passion for the club was immense. #wwfc
— Jacqui Oatley (@JacquiOatley) January 13, 2015
My heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Sir Jack Hayward, n will be missed by the Wolves Faithfuls R.I.P Sir. Jack
— George Elokobi (@georgeelokobi) January 13, 2015
Going to Wolves tonight with the very sad news that Sir Jack has sadly passed away, a really good man who loved the club #ripsirjack #wwfc
— stevefroggatt (@Froggy123Steve) January 13, 2015
He was holding the trophy on behalf of all of us #sirjack one of our own pic.twitter.com/sBNP7Ys7xu
— Richard Walker (@Lordwalker1877) January 13, 2015
What sad news this is. A great bloke and a true wolf, dread to think where we would be now if it wasn't for #sirjack
— Chris.banks (@oldgold87) January 13, 2015
Sir Jack Hayward's Barmy Army! R.I.P, I am truly devastated :( #wwfc #sirjack pic.twitter.com/3FhVd0sVpm
— Mike Emberson (@embe1989) January 13, 2015