To get this thread going & interest high, im going to start u off with my memory story[s], so u kind of get the idea & jog your own personal memories along the journey of ASFC, i have many little ones
My 1st ever sort of real interest with Stanley [other than the history side] was listening to their 1st match away to Aldershot just before the conference league back in season 2003/04, think them being promoted from unibond, gave the 1st sense of stanley is back for me as then it reminded me we actually do have a footy team, tho lost - their fighting spirit was obvious there was more to come. Tho that didnt start my visit to the Interlink stadium till nearly year later, as i knew no 'going to the match' people to go with, but then with having Burnley friends i finally went to the interlink to watch the friendly & stanley for the 1st time - it changed the level of my support somewhat from that evening since & regularly tried to make home matches that following season in conference to take what becomes my regular standing spot, with what i call my stanley family awww
The above is my 1st intro & memory, but i cheated a bit cos memory isnt quite as good as it was on this next bit & might help some of you on here too {yes i checked a few out while i was doing mine hehehehe]
Here are my quoted best BIG bits in the MY FAN HIGHLIGHTS in my own words at the time they unfolded - great to keep a log
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WINNING THE NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE TROPHY - TOWN CELEBRATES
23-04-2006, 16:49
What a great day it was today!!!! Fantastic crowd in the town centre & good spirited ..................what was Craney on????? he was ace & great at getting the crowd going - even started the ultra's off [what a refreshing change] pmsl!!!!! Shame about not hearing Coley much im sure he had a gag going but couldnt hear it with the rubbish sound system...was Eric speachless? tho a great sport in showing the trophy to those of us that was round the back luckily didnt drop it lmao
Shame about the ground though - not as packed as i thought it might be rather disappointing - bar shut due to christening even had bouncers at the back door - even Cookie was disappointed about the bar shut he told me lmao. Having said that there was great spirit there & we have a good bunch of fans [nice to talk & laugh with people i haven't met before lol] Craney again on form running about on pitch with the ultra's big flag lmao - i want whatever he was drinking lol. Had a fab memorable day & even got a pic of the kids holding the trophy - very nice of stanley to do that - thanks
So what a day to celebrate a very warm sunny st georges - mind you i think Accy Stanley definately overshone the day .
Thank you at all at Accington Stanley well done & all the very best in the football league .
PEEL PARK MARCH - Stanleys Back in the League after 44yrs
me 09-08-2006, 00:21
Gosh even i made it
Was great fun & poinient moment, would of thought there would be a huge proccession but those that turned up & the ultras made quiet streets noisey lol & it was great to see the drum back we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks all for making us welcome & involved
Ps....you're all mad but great fun!
Best moments of league 2 debut 2006-07 highlights;
Blimey where do i start so many
Peel Park march - quite an emotional but worthy & appropiate way to start the season, meant a lot, maccas speech & pink hair day - watch yer coke glass lol a fantastic experience Followed by 1st home match to darlo.
chester - 1st match in the league - yes i was there & my 1st away match became a family day out despite the result - flags en masse
V Nott'gham forest - wasn't there but listening to it on the radio OMG tension & elation best commentry i've heard on the radio heart in my mouth stuff
v Bury away - great fan support mental madness from our drummer & singing madness - great atmostsphere
Torquay home - Got to be the most important & elative win of the season when stanleys future hung on the balance great celebrations in the clubhouse & came home late & quite tipsy
Beating Posh - mainly my buddy supporter gave one posh player some right home truths - literally!!
Grimsby home - cos was sooooo peeved i wasn't there grrr grrr but had great company on here with kiwi & Zero as our group smoking sessions got stanley smoking with goals each time
The final high watching the verdict of the football league hearing at Preston on beeb net.
Most importantly no matter what the result im always at home at the fes with the regular stanley family - whom are all mental but great fun come rain or shine & when away the stanley family come online to get thro the match or results with fun & banter.
Oh to Add we have finally got the F in roof now the big hot topic of debate of getting pished wet thro on many occaisions - hasnt been quite tested how water proof it is but no doubt i'll be there with the rest of the stanley crew
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What makes me a stanley fan - ahhh i think i answered that now LOL!