Wolves set to upgrade facilities

12 July 2011 16:32
Wolves on Tuesday announced plans for a £50million upgrading and development of their Compton Park training headquarters.[LNB] The club will expand the Sir Jack Hayward training ground to incorporate land currently occupied by the nearby St Edmund's Catholic School, which is moving.[LNB]Wolves are also investing in a £6million football academy on the school site, including indoor and outdoor pitches.[LNB]The club are required to upgrade the facilities under new plans for academy football development announced by the Premier League.[LNB]Wolves owner and chairman Steve Morgan said: "These plans will support the club's aim to create a world-class football academy.[LNB]"With the introduction of the new Premier League academy system, the club needs to make a significant investment in its facilities to ensure it's not left behind.[LNB]"We want to be at the forefront of these Premier League developments, giving our talented local youngsters the best possible chance to progress within a world-class facility."

Source: Team_Talk