[choirboy]

Phil.....Excellent observations on.......
1) The way we are playing currently and......
2) Develoments off the field.

1) I agree that it is wonderful how the 'Team Ethic' has developed this season.
For me, it started from the very beginning of Pre Season training and was evident in all of the pre season friendlies. Pierro fully deserved the plaudits which he received for his efforts last season and I think that his example has been a model for the rest of the playing staff to adopt. What we have all loved about Pierro is his willingness to chase back and harrass opponents, even when things weren't always going well, as well as his creativity and willingness to run at opponents and to shoot! (and to score!) Coley and Jimmy seem to have got the balance of the formation right this season. The midfield for example has the cool control of Coneely and the off the wall flair of Crooks with the industry of Pierro and Sean Mac. Then with Josh developing superbly in the No 10 role just behind Billy we are developing as an attacking force too. Of course this is built on a solid defence from Jason in goal and through our strong core at the centre of defence. The central defence area should get back to absolute 'Rock Solid' when Tom Davies is back to full fitness! All of this and a super bench full of worthy replacements sets us up really well for a real push at promotion.

2) Off the field I have always felt unsure about.......'Big Money Takeovers'... when I have seen them in the news regarding other clubs.
The people in our past who have helped out financially and inspirationally have always been 'Local' folk such as Eric, Ilyas and Peter, and others too. So what I like about the current situation is that Andy Holt is another genuine local lad, who has made good but, who is interested in seeing the Stanley being put back onto solid ground! I would have felt much more nervous and unsure if the takeover/investment was by a foreign business man or Russian Oligarch with suspect earnings!

So the future is looking good for us at the moment both on and off the field. What we can do as supporters is 'Spread the Word' about the Stanley Revolution' and get as many people onto the ground as possible and all get 100% behind everyone at the club!
ON STANLEY ON