Wolverhampton Wanderers Pull Out of Pre-Season Tour in South Korea
Wolverhampton Wanderers have decided to pull out of a pre-season tour in South Korea, which was also set to include Celtic and Roma, next month. The club cited weeks of delays from the promoters and tickets not yet being on sale for the matches as the main reasons for their decision.
Background of the Tour
The tour was set to take place on 21 July and Wolves forward Hwang Hee-Chan, a South Korea international, had said that the tour to his home country “means everything to me”. Wolves had been in close dialogue with the tour promoters for the past two months as they sought new investment following the loss of the original tour investor. Despite numerous promises, the promoters had not delivered and Wolves had to make the difficult decision to pull out of the tour.
Impact of the Decision
The decision was a big blow to Wolves from a commercial perspective, but Russell Jones, Wolves general manager for marketing and commercial growth, was aware that pre-season is mainly for preparation for another important Premier League campaign. He said that they had to move on quickly from this disappointment and find a European solution to ensure the best possible preparation.
Alternative Solutions
Wolves are now looking for an alternative “European solution” for their preparations for the 2023-24 season. This could involve friendly matches against other European clubs or a training camp in Europe. It is likely that Wolves will look to find a solution that will provide them with the best possible preparation for the upcoming season.
Conclusion
Wolves’ decision to pull out of the pre-season tour in South Korea was a difficult one, but it was necessary in order to ensure they have the best possible preparation for the upcoming season. The club is now looking for an alternative “European solution” and it is likely that they will find one that will provide them with the best possible preparation for the 2023-24 season.