Originally Posted by Sparkologist (Post 442959)

The pub dates back to the early 15th century, as mentioned elsewhere on Accyweb. Old buildings leak and the flag was put up to hide a damp patch from view, on an outside wall of the pub.

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 442985)

The centre-half's place at Stanley could be filled by an English player, but if Marcin Staniek turns out to be a success, I bet you'll be cheering him along with the rest of us on the Clayton End! However, I'm seriously thread-wandering now. If he does sign on, I'm sure we'll have a longer argument about it then! ;)

Like the explanation about the Union Flag, Sparky. Really puts paid to Rosebud's somewhat more sinister theory!

Originally Posted by Rosebud (Post 441972)

It looked like a National Front conference.

Originally Posted by Sparkologist (Post 442959)

To answer the original question, regarding the Union Jack strategically placed in The Stag public house, and to put an end to the thread wander and waffle.
This comes directly from the horses mouth, so to speak; Staggeringman, the ex-landlord of The Stag, with whom I shared a pint, last night. The clue is in the first sentence: "strategically".

The pub dates back to the early 15th century, as mentioned elsewhere on Accyweb. Old buildings leak and the flag was put up to hide a damp patch from view, on an outside wall of the pub.

So perhaps prejudices regarding the Union Jack can be put to bed.

Originally Posted by Sparkologist (Post 443660)

I've un-banned myself for the duration of this post!



As percieved by Rosebud.

Originally Posted by Rosebud (Post 443661)

But that looks more like a gay pride march...