[jambutty]

A defeat snatched from the jaws of victory.

Sadly after witnessing Stanley losing at Bournemouth in the 3 round of the FA cup some fifty years ago it was to be my lot to see what used to be my home team lose at home on my return to the fold.
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What did they put in the Stanley’s half time drinks? Valium?
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When they came out for the second half and got going half the team’s body language shouted, “I don’t really want to be here.”
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However we could have been three or even four goals down by half time but for some stalwart goalkeeping and a few last ditch tackles that could so easily, on another day, have given away a penalty. Such staunch rearguard action got what it deserved in the second half with Stanley’s second goal that was worthy of being included as part of the Goal Of The Month on Match of the Day. Strange that it was not featured! Ah! Well! Maybe in a few years time?
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All I can say is that it’s a good job that Alan Hanson wasn’t around to witness a defence that had more holes in it than a sieve.
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Still this was only a minor hiccup and if the players do not dwell on it we can clinch promotion by the next home game. Fortunately whatever Gods there are were on our side and only granted Hereford a draw.
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FGR and Woking are too far away for me to travel but come Easter Monday I hope to witness Accrington Stanley (the world famous Accrington Stanley) return the to Football League proper.
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And now a couple of questions.
The shop doesn’t sell flags so where can I get a white ensign flag with Accrington Stanley printed on it? My bedroom window would be an ideal place to display it to notify the Darreners that Accy is back. Any reasonable size will do although 69” x 50” (175cms) x (127cms) would be perfect.
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I also saw someone (I don’t think that it were a steward) with a coat/anorak with the Accrington Stanley motif. Where can I get one?
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Finally just a word of appreciation to the Webmaster of the official Accrington Stanley web site – exceptional.