Championship club’s fans rage at decision to ban reggae hit that arch rivals are still allowed to sing

WOLVES fans have again expressed their frustrations regarding a ban on a classic football song. The song, perhaps best known for its use at Chelsea‘s Stamford Bridge, is also a staple of the Black Country derby between Wolves and fierce rivals West Brom. Wolves fans are fuming after a ban on a pre-match anthem was upheld Credit: PA They cannot play The Liquidator due to a sweary chant related to the song, despite rivals West Brom continuing to use it Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The soundtrack, originally released in 1969 by the Harry J All Stars, scored the pre-match preparations for both sides for a number of years. Usually chanted along to with the X-rated lyrics “f*** off West Brom, The Wolves” – or the reverse depending on the home crowd – the tune became a tool for getting a jab in on their rivals before a ball had even been kicked. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And in 2002 the rowdy effects of the song prompted police to request that it be axed from both side’s matchday playlists, with the rivals initially agreeing. But the Baggies would go back on the decision the following year, while Wolves remained committed to a ban which has now lasted over two decades. Club chairman Nathan Shi was urged by fans to reconsider the ban and promised to consider undoing the measures. But in August he and the club confirmed that the song would not be coming out of retirement. A club statement read: “Having considered the history of the song, the views expressed by supporters and the club’s responsibilities around supporter behaviour, safety and governance, Wolves has decided that The Liquidator will not be reintroduced into the pre-match entertainment schedule at Molineux. “The club recognises the significance of the song to sections of the Wolves support and its long association with the atmosphere at Molineux, however football, and the regulatory environment in which clubs operate, have changed considerably over the past two decades.” Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Shi also added: “I respect what The Liquidator means to many Wolves supporters and its place in the history of Molineux, but we also have a responsibility to make decisions based on where the club is today and the standards we expect around our matchday environment.” Fans were far from pleased with the decision, voicing their frustrations in the replies. One fan wrote: “Nonsense. Albion use it and sing the same ‘offensive’ chant about us. It’s water off a duck’s back and a bit of harmless fun.” Another complained: “Absolutely pathetic decision. Easiest opportunity you’ll ever get to win the fans over Nathan. Club executive Nathan Shi confirmed that the song would remain banned Credit: Getty Fer Lopez still fired Wolves to victory in the Black Country derby Credit: Alamy “Making Molineux raucous brings the best out of the team and always has done. Shocker.” And a third fan questioned: “But the Albion can play it before the BCD? Makes no sense.” The controversy was again kicked up on Sunday, as fans lamented its absence as Wolves hosted The Baggies. But they didn’t miss the energy too much, eventually battling to a 1-0 win after Fer Lopez pounced on a loose backpass from Nat Phillips. Comment now