[Adam Cottier]

To be honest when I first came to Stanley I was astonished at the fine quality of the pitch. I remember asking Mick who was the groundsman at the time (around Christmas) so I could give him a mention on the radio. Stanley are unbeaten at home in 2005 and I fel the standard of the pitch has a lot to with it. It could rival any league club and long may it continue because nobody wants to see or play football on a poor surface. I think Mr Shaw will be badly missed if he has gone.