Wolves end of season awards: "Let's end the rollercoaster"

Dalrymple was speaking at the club's end of season awards, held at the Telford International Centre last night.

During a lengthy speech he paid tribute to the Wolves academy, Scott Sellars' under-23 team and retired club secretary Richard Skirrow.

And he also reaffirmed his unstinting believe that next season can be one where Wolves prosper.

"There have been some frustrating lows this season but no one can deny the exhilarating highs as well," Dalrymple said.

"It's fair to say a lot's happened in a year.

"What I can state categorically is that while this season has frustrated at times, Fosun remain as committed and determined as ever to return this club to where its rightful place.

"It has, at times, been tough – and a learning curve.

"I still have 100 per cent confidence we'll get this team to where it needs to be. I see first hand the determination we have to get this right.

"While there have been understandable challenges – and no one is happy or comfortable with our final league position – I'm confident we'll be a better team for the experience.

"We're confident that what we've seen so far is just the start of things to come as we strive for improvement."

Life at Wolves if often termed a 'rollercoaster' by staff and fans alike.

Dalrymple, though, wants to change that. In words which echoed what boss Paul Lambert said last week when stating he wants a squad of winners and not to settle for Wolves' Championship status, Dalrymple said: "We often talk about the Molineux rollercoaster. perhaps this season has epitomised that more than most.

"To be honest, I'm a bit tired of the rollercoaster analogy and I don't think its one that should reflect our performances

"What tends to come with rollercoasters is fear and an abrupt end. I'm done with that comparison.

"The support from our fans is hugely appreciated and will never ever be taken for granted.

"I feel extremely proud of carrying out a senior role at this football club – we are merely the custodians of this great club.

"We are merely the custodians of this great club. I'm very keen to listen to fas, to hear what you think we're doing well and not so well – and where possible bring about improvements.

"The final league position is not where we want or expect to be. Let's home we're all back here in 12 months time with something more to celebrate."

Dalrymple revealed the club has now sold 14,700 season tickets – 1,800 short of the number it needs to reach by May 31 if fans are to receive a partial refund.

The MD also paid a heartfelt tribute to Rachael Heyhoe Flint, who died earlier this year.

He revealed the Paycare Accessible Lounge in the Stan Cullis stand is to be renamed the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Accessible Lounge.

And then Steve Bull and Robert Plant presented the first ever Rachael Heyhoe Flint award for outstanding contribution to the community.

It was given to Keith Berry MBE, who runs wheelchair charity Power Pleas.

Dalrymple added: "Rachael had a zest for life – she put herself before others. The recipients of this sward will have all those attributes we adored in Rachael."