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Wynonie Harris · 29-03-2005, 07:27

A timely reminscence, Mr Carruthers, but could I just correct you on a couple of points? The year was 1955, not '54. Also, the large gate was not entirely due to York's cup prowess. The previous home match against Tranmere had attracted an attendance of only 5,200 (only! We'd be overjoyed to get a gate like that these days!). The chairman complained bitterly and surmised that many thousands from Accrington had gone to the Burnley v Wolves match instead (nothing ever changes, does it?). He appealed for a show of support in what was Stanley's best ever season in the league and the Accrington public duly responded.

29-03-2005, 07:27	#4
Wynonie Harris Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: On another planet. Posts: 11,865 Liked: 1217 times Rep Power: 144711	Re: A Trip Down Memory Lane A timely reminscence, Mr Carruthers, but could I just correct you on a couple of points? The year was 1955, not '54. Also, the large gate was not entirely due to York's cup prowess. The previous home match against Tranmere had attracted an attendance of only 5,200 (only! We'd be overjoyed to get a gate like that these days!). The chairman complained bitterly and surmised that many thousands from Accrington had gone to the Burnley v Wolves match instead (nothing ever changes, does it?). He appealed for a show of support in what was Stanley's best ever season in the league and the Accrington public duly responded.