[Barrie Yates]

Originally Posted by glasgow guy

having a discussion else where on the net just now and the talk is about the founders of both scottish and english leagues...now the talk has came round to stanley..and I am aware that stanley were one of the original founders of the football league..?

but someone has said the following..

" It should also be noted that I`m talking rubbish with Accrington . Accrington Stanley aren`t a founder member , Accrington were a completely different club who ceased to exist in 1893 "

is this right? and can someone explain and clarify please?

thanks..

Hi,
Have a look at - Accrington Stanley F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That is virtually the same as what I have always believed - the only difference being that it was a the Stanley Arms pub team and not the Stanley St WMC