Wolves fans urged to give ovation in 11th minute of Boxing Day match in memory of tragic teenager

Harry Matthews, 17, followed the Wolves home and away with his family until he died in October.

The Willenhall youngster's shirt number for Wolves Sporting Youth was 11 and fans will rise to remember Harry on the 11th minute during the match against Manchester United at The Molineux.

Harry's father Steven, 49, remembers his mum Rachel's football-mad boy fondly. 

He told the Express & Star: "He was fun, smart, energetic, loved life, never moaned once during his treatment. 

"He was diagnosed last December with cancer and had to have intensive chemotherapy but caught Covid pneumonia and his body could not deal with it and died on October 17.

"He was Wolves mad, we went home and away. We travel with Punjabi Wolves, his brother Sam and cousin Ruby were always with them. He was a season ticket holder for eight years."

Harry was a mascot previously and was featured in the BBC documentary following the Punjabi Wolves supporters group as they followed the Old Gold across the country.

Harry's story is featured in the club programme this week and Steven has been grateful to the club's support during such a difficult year.

The Pool Hayes Academy student was given the red carpet this year at the Wolves with legend Steve Bull taking a keen interest in his progress.

Steven, who runs SMT Buildings Solutions, said: "Bully was amazing, we went to Steve Bull's Supper Club, he gave him a tour around the ground and sent him video messages, one was played at his funeral."

Goal scoring legend Steve Bull said: "I had the honour of taking Harry and Steve around the ground. Harry struck me as Wolves through and through."

The Old Gold hero told Harry's mum Rachel and Steven they were in his thoughts after being impressed with the young fan.

The family meet at Jubilee House, Spring Lane, before matches and the club collected donations after Harry's death which were given to The Teenage Cancer Trust.

Jubilee House co-owner Gully Singh said: "We had the pleasure of seeing Harry growing from a kid and becoming a pleasant and polite young man he was.

"Seeing him coming in before the Wolves games over the years with his dad and uncle Stan and cousin Ruby. 

"Harry will always be remembered and always be in our memories."

Steven also set up a GoFundMe fundraising page in memory of Harry for the Teenage Cancer Trust which has raised over £900.