https://widthofapost.com/2018/10/13/...able-of-times/ 
QUOTE And what adds to the stark misery of this defeat, and Bradford City in 2018, were the cosy and happy surroundings of Accrington Stanley. A club that has made an unwelcome habit in the recent past of exacerbating the Bantams’ failings by embarrassing them on the pitch.
Accrington’s achievements over the last few years are amazing, loved by any football fan who cares about the soul of the game. And today we saw a football club united on and off the field. Succeeding through collective endevour and a close-knit relationship between fans and club – you know, what Bradford City used to be.
An hour and a half before kick off, the Wham Stadium was buzzing. The Accrington owner Andy Holt was a visible presence, walking around saying hello to everyone. The fanszone attracted early punters to have a beer, food and enjoy the live Sky game on a large TV. And next to the main stand, a band belted out cover songs with people singing along. After the game, the club bar was open to fans and another band got on stage. Hundreds of fans didn’t rush home at 4.45pm. They stayed and sat in the stand, or the bar, enjoying pints and chatting about the game with Holt and Tony Warner. And young kids had a kickabout on the Stanley pitch.
Accrington Stanley have successfully turned a trip to the football into a full afternoon’s entertainment. They don’t have the biggest fanbase of course, but actively encourage supporters to arrive early and stay late. Not only are such efforts increasing supporters’ engagement with the club, it’s undoubtedly boosting overall revenue. All of this is helping to foster a collective spirit. This felt like a community football club, where everyone is a part of the success.
(And it really is success too. The newly-promoted Accrington sit in sixth place – a play off spot – after this victory. unquote