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smudgie · 09-07-2011, 13:49

1. Last season was without a doubt one of the most memorable I can ever remember after supporting Stanley for almost 20 years. After losing our 3 strikers in the summer of 2010 (Grant, Symes & Kee) many of would have settled for 20th position and survival. What we achieved was quite frankly amazing considering the size and resources of the club.

2. As always the target for me is to avoid relegation, despite last season's playoff chase.

3. Jimmy Ryan for me without a doubt was and always will be a Stanley hero. He played in every league game, never giving less than 100%. If anybody deserves a chance at a higher level then it is him.

4. Ian Craney. Some people may disagree, but to play in the playoff's and run in when clearly not fit cost us, MASSIVELY. He looked un-interested to me, and MUST improve, simple.

5. Well seeing as we only have 5 players signed up so far my opinions are fairly limited. But I would say young central midfielder Alan Burton could make an impact after 2 years of bad injuries. He made his debut on the last day of the regular season at Burton Albion and looked the part in the middle of the park.

09-07-2011, 13:49	#2
smudgie Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,307 Liked: 498 times Rep Power: 6449	Re: Some questions from World Soccer magazine 1. Last season was without a doubt one of the most memorable I can ever remember after supporting Stanley for almost 20 years. After losing our 3 strikers in the summer of 2010 (Grant, Symes & Kee) many of would have settled for 20th position and survival. What we achieved was quite frankly amazing considering the size and resources of the club. 2. As always the target for me is to avoid relegation, despite last season's playoff chase. 3. Jimmy Ryan for me without a doubt was and always will be a Stanley hero. He played in every league game, never giving less than 100%. If anybody deserves a chance at a higher level then it is him. 4. Ian Craney. Some people may disagree, but to play in the playoff's and run in when clearly not fit cost us, MASSIVELY. He looked un-interested to me, and MUST improve, simple. 5. Well seeing as we only have 5 players signed up so far my opinions are fairly limited. But I would say young central midfielder Alan Burton could make an impact after 2 years of bad injuries. He made his debut on the last day of the regular season at Burton Albion and looked the part in the middle of the park.