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Stueagle · 08-01-2015, 21:48

reetings to the Stanley

Crystal Palace fan in peace (bet you haven't seen many of us here !)

Just wanted to ask a question.....Watching the AFC Wimbledon game last night I learned that they have managed to 'legally' claim the history of the old Wimbledon FC who moved and became MK Dons. Technically the old Wimbledon club still exist (MK even still have the name Dons) and AFC are a completely new club.
Accrington Stanley are a famous old club with a rich history going back to 1891 yet you aren't able to claim your heritage because of what happened to you in 1966. How do you feel about this?
After all I would say AFC Wimbledon have less right to Wimbledon FC's history than you do to yours. The precedent set here in this case is that the history belongs to the local community and fans.
We at Palace have a similar situation where there was a Crystal Palace FC in 1871 who played at the same original ground, formed by the workers of the Crystal Palace, but faded due to not being accepted into the then new Football League. This was because we played at the same ground where the FA cup final was held.

I am just interested to hear your opinions on your own history and weather you would like it reinstated?

Nice to see you have an Ultra movement BTW...its controversial at our club but really has helped to create a cracking atmosphere !

All the best for the rest of the seasonG

08-01-2015, 21:48	#1
Stueagle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Accrington Stanley history reetings to the Stanley Crystal Palace fan in peace (bet you haven't seen many of us here !) Just wanted to ask a question.....Watching the AFC Wimbledon game last night I learned that they have managed to 'legally' claim the history of the old Wimbledon FC who moved and became MK Dons. Technically the old Wimbledon club still exist (MK even still have the name Dons) and AFC are a completely new club. Accrington Stanley are a famous old club with a rich history going back to 1891 yet you aren't able to claim your heritage because of what happened to you in 1966. How do you feel about this? After all I would say AFC Wimbledon have less right to Wimbledon FC's history than you do to yours. The precedent set here in this case is that the history belongs to the local community and fans. We at Palace have a similar situation where there was a Crystal Palace FC in 1871 who played at the same original ground, formed by the workers of the Crystal Palace, but faded due to not being accepted into the then new Football League. This was because we played at the same ground where the FA cup final was held. I am just interested to hear your opinions on your own history and weather you would like it reinstated? Nice to see you have an Ultra movement BTW...its controversial at our club but really has helped to create a cracking atmosphere ! All the best for the rest of the seasonG