At last, after several near misses, Wolverhampton Wanderers has made it to the Premiership. And as Champions, no less. This is great news for the city and will ensure that one team from the Black Country will be carrying the flag at the highest level in the 2009/10 season.
Intuitively we know that success on the field has a wonderful effect upon the city but now there has been scientific research to prove it. Hull has recently carried out a study that shows that the city has received an economic boost of tens of millions from their membership of the Premiership. With their games being beamed all across the world, tourism to Hull has rocketed.
Given Wolves’ greater reputation, we can look for at least as substantial a benefit as Hull has enjoyed over the past year. So for the coming year, I wish Wolves every success (apart from when they play Chelsea, of course) in the Premiership.