[Pendle Red]

As the games continue to come thick & fast, tomorrow we welcome Top of the Table Rochdale closely followed by Barnet.

I am aware of how big a part the Ultras play in creating a unique and superb atmosphere for the Reds both at home & away games, as well as probably playing twelfth man in helping them pick Stanley up , help Stanley raise their game and even help lift the players spirits at times.

I have noticed it more this season with the games & grounds I have visited as a fan and as a neutral, for example Tuesday's game against The Millers when they equalised, I must admit my first reaction was "Oh no we have shot ourselves in the foot again", but the more the Ultras turned up the volume, the more passion rose within me and blood began pumping through my veins that bit quicker resulting in me urging forward the Reds more than perhaps I would have normally done.

The same thing happened at Anfield last night with the other Reds, one down from the first leg and facing a well organised team and a patriotic following of 2000 screaming Lille fans who again were passionate and a wall of press who were already penning thier how the mighty have fallen scripts, but that was all blown away by the electric atmosphere started in the Kop that quickly engulfed the rest of the ground including where we were sat in the Anfield Road End in a matter of seconds and lifted the spirits of the team and quietened the away following which I think ultimately helped push Liverpool on to a comfortable victory in the end.

So what is my point in all this, my point is that the twelfth man really does exsist and can help make the difference as we enter the business end of the Season.

We all have a part to play no matter how small as we try to help to keep the Stanley moving upwards and into the play-offs our home form could be the key to that come the end of the season.

Let's all help make the Crown a Fortress

Be Loud, Be Proud, This is Our Club, Our Crest, Our Lives


On Stanley On