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Diego · 29-12-2011, 17:35

Hi everyone,

Don't know if anyone remembers me but I posted here for a while some time ago. My name is Diego, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My interest on Accrington Stanley was born after I watched Stanley beat Nottm Forest in a Carling Cup match years ago. Since then, even though I'm not able to watch the matches, I've followed its results very closely. Last season being denied the chance of going to Wembley must have been heartbreaking. I also bought the book "Accrington Stanley: The Club That Wouldn't Die" (I wonder how many copies of it exist in Brazil!) - fantastic read btw.

In a social network called orkut (similar to facebook, particularly popular here), an English man, born in Accrington but a Rio resident for decades, contacted me after seeing me talk about the club in some football forums. The stories he told me about the club - and the fact that he also supports Flamengo in Brazil - were all very nice and helped growing my affection for Stanley.

But you're probably wondering why I'm saying all that stuff. Well, it's because I'm making plans of visiting England again. I say 'again' because earlier this year (in April) I spent 3 days in the city of Liverpool, went to Anfield (did the tour, even won a quiz competition about the history of the club) and watched a game there (5-0 against Birmingham). My 'big team' in England is Liverpool FC. But this time I want to go back, stay for longer (probably around 3 weeks in late January and February 2012) and see a lot more of the country than just Liverpool.

My 'crazy' plan consists of watching a game in each division of the main English leagues - EPL, CH, L1, L2 and even the Conference (I have a friend from a Liverpool forum who is a Barrow fan, so...). I still don't know who I prefer to watch in the Championship and League One, but my EPL and L2 clubs are easily defined - Liverpool and Accrington Stanley.

And that's why I'm here, after all. I'd like to make some questions. Any help is much appreciated.

1. How much is the ticket? I suppose it's not difficult to get one, right?
2. How do I get to Accrington from either London or Liverpool? Easier way is by train, I guess. If so, how long it takes and how much it costs?
3. Would I get a nice welcome and some company for a beer or two before/after the match?

4. Any advices?

Well, that's it. I'm still not sure if the travel will happen (I'm doing the maths, calculating the costs, all that stuff :P), but I really hope so!

Thanks in advance

Diego

29-12-2011, 17:35	#1
Diego Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Posts: 67 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 0	A visitor from Brazil... Hi everyone, Don't know if anyone remembers me but I posted here for a while some time ago. My name is Diego, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My interest on Accrington Stanley was born after I watched Stanley beat Nottm Forest in a Carling Cup match years ago. Since then, even though I'm not able to watch the matches, I've followed its results very closely. Last season being denied the chance of going to Wembley must have been heartbreaking. I also bought the book "Accrington Stanley: The Club That Wouldn't Die" (I wonder how many copies of it exist in Brazil!) - fantastic read btw. In a social network called orkut (similar to facebook, particularly popular here), an English man, born in Accrington but a Rio resident for decades, contacted me after seeing me talk about the club in some football forums. The stories he told me about the club - and the fact that he also supports Flamengo in Brazil - were all very nice and helped growing my affection for Stanley. But you're probably wondering why I'm saying all that stuff. Well, it's because I'm making plans of visiting England again. I say 'again' because earlier this year (in April) I spent 3 days in the city of Liverpool, went to Anfield (did the tour, even won a quiz competition about the history of the club) and watched a game there (5-0 against Birmingham). My 'big team' in England is Liverpool FC. But this time I want to go back, stay for longer (probably around 3 weeks in late January and February 2012) and see a lot more of the country than just Liverpool. My 'crazy' plan consists of watching a game in each division of the main English leagues - EPL, CH, L1, L2 and even the Conference (I have a friend from a Liverpool forum who is a Barrow fan, so...). I still don't know who I prefer to watch in the Championship and League One, but my EPL and L2 clubs are easily defined - Liverpool and Accrington Stanley. And that's why I'm here, after all. I'd like to make some questions. Any help is much appreciated. 1. How much is the ticket? I suppose it's not difficult to get one, right? 2. How do I get to Accrington from either London or Liverpool? Easier way is by train, I guess. If so, how long it takes and how much it costs? 3. Would I get a nice welcome and some company for a beer or two before/after the match? 4. Any advices? Well, that's it. I'm still not sure if the travel will happen (I'm doing the maths, calculating the costs, all that stuff :P), but I really hope so! Thanks in advance Diego __________________