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Lord Stiffupperlip · 27-01-2019, 10:45

When Emirates Airline are paying to advertise at your ground, you know you've hit the big time.
Result aside, what a superb day yesterday proved for those who really matter - the fans.
A veritable army of Derby fans invaded the town to discover what Accrington Stanley are all about - friendly hospitality & the best value-for-money in the football league.
You couldn't find a parking spot within a mile of the ground & every local pub was 'Rammed' (get it?) full.
The pre-match build up was electric with anticipation of a shock result. Should we be disappointed - NO!
Our boys played there part in a game which, on another day, could have gone our way. A draw would have been a fair result.
Forget the result. Yesterday was all about publicity.
Of reinforcing the reputation in the hearts & minds of the football loving public of our leading position as the plucky underdog who never gives up.
Judging by the positive comments from the Derby forum, we've added another legion of fans who have adopted our little club as their 'second' team.
What with bumper TV rights & another packed stadium, the coffers must be overflowing at the moment. Happy days indeed.
What a shame our manager spoiled the party with his unecessary (& unfounded) sour grapes after-match interview.
Mr Coleman, there were 5397 people who didn't agree with you!

27-01-2019, 10:45	#56
Lord Stiffupperlip Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rusting Manor Posts: 1,342 Liked: 1598 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Clayton End v Derby When Emirates Airline are paying to advertise at your ground, you know you've hit the big time. Result aside, what a superb day yesterday proved for those who really matter - the fans. A veritable army of Derby fans invaded the town to discover what Accrington Stanley are all about - friendly hospitality & the best value-for-money in the football league. You couldn't find a parking spot within a mile of the ground & every local pub was 'Rammed' (get it?) full. The pre-match build up was electric with anticipation of a shock result. Should we be disappointed - NO! Our boys played there part in a game which, on another day, could have gone our way. A draw would have been a fair result. Forget the result. Yesterday was all about publicity. Of reinforcing the reputation in the hearts & minds of the football loving public of our leading position as the plucky underdog who never gives up. Judging by the positive comments from the Derby forum, we've added another legion of fans who have adopted our little club as their 'second' team. What with bumper TV rights & another packed stadium, the coffers must be overflowing at the moment. Happy days indeed. What a shame our manager spoiled the party with his unecessary (& unfounded) sour grapes after-match interview. Mr Coleman, there were 5397 people who didn't agree with you!