Feature  Beverley Knight MBE returns home to Wolverhampton.

Beverley Knight MBE has traveled the world during her career as a theatrical actress, but she has always had one eye on Wolves during

every tour, rehearsal, and performance.

Knight, a Wolverhampton native, is recognized by many as one of the best soul singers in the nation’s history. Since her career began

in 1994, she has gone on ten tours, recorded nine studio albums, and performed frequently on London’s West End.

Knight returned to her birthplace last week to perform at the Halls as part of the 50 Tour, and while she was in her new postcode of

West Virginia, she couldn’t resist going to Compton Park to watch Gary O’Neil’s team train.

After being welcomed behind the scenes, Knight met O’Neil’s team off the field and observed them on the grass. After speaking with

Nelson Semedo, Sam Johnstone, and Jorgen Strand Larsen, among others, O’Neil sent the Wolverhampton icon a “Knight 9” shirt,

which she loved and derived from her relationship with a specific Steve Bull MBE.

Before visiting her mother, who still resides a short distance from Compton Park, Knight gave an exclusive interview to wolves.co.uk

on how she follows the Old Gold while juggling a life of her own.fe on the road in showbusiness.

“It’s very important that I always have the game on the bus,” she said. “Before we left for the major production rehearsal I did for this

tour, we were singing along, but there was a stream to the side. We cheer for football in our band everywhere we go. I’m not the only

one; there are many of us.

“I receive my notifications, I have official apps, fan apps, and fan apps.” My pals and I are big football fans, so we frequently chat about

the game. And if we’re not discussing music and arrangements when I’m traveling, we’re discussing football and the outcome. “What is

the result?” What’s going on throughout the half? “Where are we?”

Knight was always going to be one of the pack because Wolves, the UEFA Cup (now the Europa League) runners-up in 1973, were the

team he was born into. She wasn’t even born when her colors were nailed to the mast, yet she always wears her roots with pride.

“Wolves were playing at home on October 12, 1968, the day my parents got married. Due to the large number of people there to

support the boys, the police had to take my mother to the church. And I believe that had a big impact on my parents.

“My dad’s always been cricket, but both of them, mum and dad, always said to me that supporting the community that is around you is

paramount, and the way I did that was through music and through sport and especially through Wolves. So, they’re very dear to me.”

Sadly, a career on the road makes attending Molineux matchdays difficult for Knight and her band, which made the Compton visit all

the more special.

Knight was awarded an MBE in 2006 and was bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to music. 12 years later she was

presented with the Freedom of the City of Wolverhampton. A massive name which wasn’t lost of members of the Wolves squad.

It’s easy to think Knight could no longer feel starstruck, but at Compton Park last Wednesday, going face to face with the Wolves

players she’s so often cheers on from her tour bus, the legendary singer and actress admitted to feeling a little emotional.

“I actually cried. I had a little tear. I spent quite a lot of time crying in Wolverhampton over the 24 hours. It was magnificent, an absolute dream, overwhelming.

“My wonderful friend Carl McGregor has been a longstanding member of our team and provides entertainment.” “Oh, would you like

to come down to the training ground?” he then said. He thus made arrangements with the club, who graciously gave me permission to

visit and observe a small portion of the boys’ training. I was ecstatic and overwhelmed.

“The boys are so cute. They’re so young, God, I thought again and over. “Oh my God, my age, my age,” crossed my mind. However, my

initial thought was that I’m not a giant and they all were. They exude such vitality and excitement. And it’s evident from seeing them

practice how enthusiastic they are about this. This goes beyond simply showing up and accepting a paycheck.

“This is real heart, and there’s a real cohesion between the lads. I saw them horsing around just as they finished their training and just

messing about. And that’s what makes team spirit, and I got to see that firsthand, and that was wonderful.”

After her sold-out engagement at the Halls the night before, Knight’s visit concluded an unforgettable trip home. Knight had to

immediately move on since that is the nature of show business. She plays tonight in Amsterdam, but her unique homecoming act and

the opportunity to visit her hometown club will always be remembered.

It truly was amazing. It means the world to me that there is support here in my home, especially when the Civic Hall was entirely sold

out and filled to the rafters.

“My feelings for them are exactly the same, even though they have loved me enough to spend their hard-earned money traveling to see

me. I’ll be here for Wolverhampton all the way through.

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