Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Just come on the Forum to thank EVERYONE at Accrington Stanley for their support on the campaign

We received telephone confirmation from The FA on Friday evening and a letter is on its way to my son's address with details (I am in Spain) which will confiirm info we received in the phone call

Gave a phone interview to the Yorkshire Post on Friday night in which I made it clear we wished to thank Stanley for their support

Will post full details on here as soon as I can

Once again a BIG/BIG thank you to all in Accrington!

Regards
Dave

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Half time at the england v andorra match then I saw ya on the telly wobbly :D:D i gave u all a rapturous round of applause with tear in my eye, well done & well deserved to all the former england 66 team on & off the field, a victory indeed, really proud as punch!:D:D Big thanks to all of accrington whom helped pledged their support for these guys to get their medals, proof that people power does work & our Les, as well as others honoured finally. Greavesy looks well.

Look forward to your update of the day :D

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Mel well done to you for spearheading this campaign.:)

Next thing is to get David + family to visit Accy, on their terms ( guest of honour or in via the back door)

Not that many World Cup Winners medals in Accy??

The next project??:)

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

the other Stanley link is that Jimmy Armfield got his medal as well. His son John, played over 100 games for us in the early 90's. Retired after conceding 5 at Morecambe and was carried off the pitch (by the fans - in a good way)

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Long couple of days as flew from holiday in Spain for the events and now back in Spain with the Medal!

Would be delighted to bring the Medal over to Accrington, least we could do as without Stanleys help back in 1956 Dad would never had got his coaching licence so therefore wouldnt have been an England Coach since 1962!

Once again, many thanks for all your support and help

Regards
Dave Cocker

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Great stuff would very much love to unite your lovely medal with the licence :D

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

To Mel & all David's supporters;

I have put out an invite and had a reply.

YES David & "the medal" will visit Accy, hopefully in the Autumn.

Should we invite Jimmy Armfield and his son as well??


Well done to all those who worked tirelessly to support the cause

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Well done Mel

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Nice day, FA excelled themselves and paid for one nights B&B in London for everyone, Terry Paine and George Eastham flew in from South Africa and I flew into London from Spanish holiday for 2 nights

Mind you they also made the England Team Bus available for the day too (just Lucozade in the bar, unlike the old days)

Tube strike in London, traffic chaos but Gordon Brown arranged for a police escort to get us to Wembley virtually on time from 10 Downing Street, been drinking LIDL Red Wine down here in Spain and the red wine was a little better at No10!

Here's a few pics from the day, my lad managed to sneak his camera into No 10!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...roove/No10.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1020.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1025.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1049.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_0993.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1117.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1082.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1080.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1078.jpg

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Brilliant, Dave! Many thanks for letting us see the pics - and it's very pleasing to think that we Stanley fans played some small part in seeing justice done.

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

No problem, Lee took around 150 photo's of the day in total, if you want any more just ask, dont want to bore everyone with a photo album:enough:

Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

Love the photos not a bore at all, love to see more & wow a lovely medal tho:D

How was Gordons place? tho the art work looks like my sons renditions lol, let me know when arrangements are made for a 'homecoming' :D

Certainly the united fronts of Accrington, luton & Leeds & fantastic publicity from the Yorks post, i made sure the whole accy petition went directly to the FA HQ on request, the combination & media interest, all played its part which wouldnt of happened without the persuit & dedication to be heard from all the families concerned.

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Great Photos ta fer posting em.:);)

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http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1035.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_0990.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1007.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/IMG_1052.jpg

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Re: Les Cocker 1966 World Cup Medal Campaign
 

One of my colleagues was telling me he played for Leeds University in the first half of the sixties and was coached/trained by Les and by Sid Owen and managed by Bob English ie basically Don Revie's entire backroom staff.

Big Jack Charlton also did some of his early coaching work with them.

Thanks for the photographs would love to see more.