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Good morning everyone,

some good news just to ensure that the formality is dealt with - the petition is dismissed. I know that the court schedule still had ASFC on the list, but I can confirm that the petition has been withdrawn.

Secondly, the warmth (and yes, yonmon, also affection) that has emanated from you all for such a long time, is very very much recognised, appreciated and gratefully received. Its sometimes difficult to keep everything in perspective, but if you look at the various posts going back thru the past few months, especially when there have been some serious detractors, I have always tried to encourage open-ness. Well, the true test will now start, and I hope and pray that I have the strength to continue to provide the kind of operating transparency with fans and the community at large that needs to be the hallmark of a club such as Accrington that relies upon the community.

I am sure that you will all shout loudly if you think I am veering away from that benchmark. The truth is that ASFC depends upon you and fans at large to survive. Our gates have been very poor for a very long time, and I am under no illusion that changing that fact requires a long time, and has to be something that is led by the club. In this regard I am very optimistic that Dave, who will be in charge of all day to day activities, supported by our magnificent team, will take the events of the past week as a new platform to build upon.

I also know that there will be different opinions. I hope by my actions to show that ASFC is a club which will be able to benefit from these diverse views. I also hope to show that simple courtesy goes a very long way. Please join me in this effort and lets all now build the new chapter that we deserve. Step by little step !

I close this message by again thanking you all for your optimism, irrepresible energy and your undying support for this club. All the threads from yesterday were uplifting. The hard work continues, but I do feel as if the club benefits from hundreds of people who have a stake in its future, and thousands more who pray for our success.

I aim to be there on Saturday, along with Peter and David, and I really do hope that we not only have a large and loud crowd, but that you will come and say hello. Dont be shy. I will be around a little prior to the game, and for sure during half time. I will need to seek permission from the Ultra's, but if they kindly agree, I will even come up and bang the drum for a while.

with my warmest regards and best wishes
Ilyas

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I've heard it all now!!

the new non-exec Chairman wants to lead the Ultras by banging the drum! what will the residents committee say :tongueout

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Today is Joy!! pure and simple joy!

Thank you again Ilyas..... I, like I am sure many others are, am ready to help doing all we can to secure the future of our club under your leadership.

Stephen

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You're going to be needing a bigger drum Mr K. 13 minutes between your post and the first response. The momentum has gone :D:D:D:D

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Ilyas, all I/we can say is THANK YOU, but the really hard works starts here and now :) Lets just hope for a FANtastic turn out from Accy and Salisbury at The Crown Ground on Saturday :wave8: :wave8: :wave8: :)

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Again, Thanks Ilyas for your 'transparent' opening post !!..the only thing that I can add is that with the backing of your undoubted love for the Club, and open enthusiasm for it's Future...then this will prove to be the strongest motivating factor that all Supporters wherever they may be have been looking for !...
So perhaps the buzz-word for today is UNITY ??...leading to a future where all Stanley Fans can know that their faith in the Club will be rewarded by Honesty and Integrity both on the Field and in the Baordroom !!....What a vision !!.

Thanks Ilyas !...'ON STANLEY !!..ON!!..TO GREATER THINGS '

(Alfred.E. says!...I've been up and down so many times that I feel as if I'm in a revolving door. ..but he would!!)

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Thanks, Ilyas...why do I get the feeling that things are going to be a whole lot different at Stanley (in the best possible way!) from now on? :D

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Wot no Red Letter III??? :confused: :eek: :D :D :D

Great to meet you and yours on Monday night and glad you KEPT THE FAITH!

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Whilst it is true that the hard work is only just beginning, I feel truly optimistic for the first time in............. well....... years!

Thanks Ilyas for your openness, honesty and for saving the club.

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TM, will you be at the game on saturday ?

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[QUOTE=VALAIRIAN;760362]Wot no Red Letter III??? :confused: :eek: :D :D :D

By Red-Letter 111 do I take it that you want another 'Instant Thread' on the topic ??....or have I used up all the exclamation marks over the past few weeks ??????????.

Bet you're absolutely elated Val !!!!!!! (There goes another six!!)....
and like the rest of us, you have every right to be so !!..see you soon!!..



'ON STANLEY!!!...ON!!..TO GREATER THINGS !!'

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Once again thank you, Ilyas.

A true legend.

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Not only are you an absolute star, but you're also an absolute gentleman. Thank you for saving our club. I haven't met you yet, but hope that one day soon - maybe Saturday - I might .

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div3north, yes, i plan to be at the game on saturday. hope to see you there. please do say hello if you get the chance.

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Agree wi T.M. n whilst i have never met him, i will plat snot,if he aint at the match on sat,:D

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From a very grateful stanley loving mad woman :D

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Clayton End; left of the Ultras - back of the standing section, level with the penalty area - me, leylandii and my (Liverpool supporter) mate who we're rapidly converting. Please do a lap of honour - it's the least you deserve!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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Thank You. A new chapter in the history of Accrington Stanley Football Club dawns and a bright horizon to better things; thank you again.

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yeh must be stood virtually next to me, wynonie, n semi- skilled, lol:)

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Last night's radio interview for those that missed it:

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | A | Accrington | Khan explains shortfall urgency

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Ta fer that Bradshaw Boy, had missed it, was good to hear honesty n commonsense, fer once, am sure the club will progress albeit slowly under sensible governance, makes me even happier if thats humanly possible.:)

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Thanks so much Ilyas once again :D thanks to tealeaf for updating me direct from court after the proceedings to confirm my mind is at rest - thank god.........i can sleep properly again YAY! Cos im absolutely stanley knackered out now. Sorry i couldnt be there for drinkies was celebrating at a concert instead....plan A & B LOL!

IF any night matches i will be there otherwise im booked for working so will sort u out that glass of wine for then Ilyas & Peter :D

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You can stand with the Ultras Illyas, but be warned, the D.I.S.C.O. is only for the strong of heart (& back)......

Thanks for everything Sir!

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:rofl38: now im picturing the scene lol....poor Ilyas getting bounced about in the middle of ya's lmao. Tho looking forward to the drum banging....Ilyas style i think it'll be a good beat:D

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FAO ILYAS

(we sing) ILYAS KHANS BARMY ARMY.....(you bang) BANG, BANG,BANG
:):):)

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Every chance. Trouble is we know the web names but no faces. Will try and find each other and say hello on Saturday ............. :D

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Brilliant.
100% behind the club and ALL its staff going forward all because of you Mr.Khan.
Beware Salisbury, it could be double figures to nil!

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I am not a football fan, but recognise the value that this club has for our town.
Thank you sir, for your efforts to keep this club from disappearing.
You have done a sterling job!

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Just had a text from leylandii to tell me he will be at the match wearing a pink carnation and carrying a rolled up copy of the Times. That's all he mentioned. I sincerely hope that Saturday isn't too cold.

At least you should be able to locate him; I'll be the bloke heading off rapidly in the opposite direction ............... :D:D:D

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this is all getting a bit too serious for me. I dont mind facing down barristers and m'lud in the Courts of Justice, or even traipsing the odd couple of hundred kilometers across namibia for a lark, but being surrounded by the ultras and DISCO is probably a few levels above my league. I will only go if Jase and Grimps personally guarantee that my wife and kids will get their old man back !

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\\\\\\amazing, as well as being a saint, the guys got a good sense of humour.:D

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They will but if your in the middle you might come out a bit taller and a bit thinner :D

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a bit thinner is good. see you all in the second half.

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Go prepared :D


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wish I could be there to support and see all sat action, Stanley will come out with a skip in their steps and will play like never before. Ilyas I shall have to leave it to my imagination you amongst the Ultras and DISCO. I will be in the Royal Albert Hall at the Festival of Remembrance , but you say yourself you come to Accrington for the Accrington Pals.I send my apologies for my absense but I will be with you in my mind.

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And the thoughts of many of my generation, and indeed, I suspect, all on this Forum will surely be turning in that direction on Saturday night and joining you there in spirit Greeny!!.

All these occasions are very special, but somehow this year carries so much
additional sorrow and sadness, and thanksgiving along with it !!.


'WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE !!'

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Very brave ilyas coming in with us on saturday, the optimism is flowing...

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By the way, the judge who finally dismissed the petition was Registrar Darrett...a very fine lady, who visually reminded me very much of those of her sex who used to frequent certain drinking establishments in an area of Blackburn then known as the Barbary Coast. But that was a long time ago.

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don't think its brave, but good P.R. from a very sensible guy.;) as he will be "More" than welcome in the Clayton End, or any other part of the ground IMHO.:)

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As always. I'm a permanent fixture..........lol :D

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True but those ladies on the coast settled fer much less, or so they say.:D

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Thanks ilyas for everything cant be there on saturday sadly as i am working im sure the ultras willlook after you On Stanley On Stanleyyyyyyyyyyyyy foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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they weren't always of the female gender either

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So you popped in the Merchant as well.:D

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and the Top Hat Club

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Happy memories Tealeaf!!...of playing the old rickety and out-of-tune Piano in 'Sames's Vaults'..whilst the 'ladies of the night' were continually requesting my prescence...Pint Glasses whistling around my head...some full!........collecting my seven and sixpence at the end of the night.....!!

All lost in the mists of time !...were they really 'the good old days'??

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Yonmon, its not just people of a certain age who have a shiver down their spine, a quickening of the heart, and a swelling of pride when 11am comes along on the 11th day of the 11th month. I dont know of anything that is more important than our heritage. One of the reasons I have been drawn to our club is the inextricable link with our town, and the accrington pals mean so much to so many who passed before. I am grateful for your jogging of that collective memory. Its not appropriate for this forum to be hijacked away from Stanley, but I do feel good that we share values beyond the game.

Turning back to Stanley, I heard last night that a playing member of the 1962 team passed away earlier this week. Anyone have any information on that ?

take care
Ilyas
(thursday 11.20am)

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It was Alex Hamilton, who many on here will probably know.

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Jeff, thank you for that. Does anyone know if we have traditionally held a minutes silence in respect of past players ? I will speak with Rob and David about this as well, as there might be some Footy League protocol, but if Alex really was in THE team, then his passing away might have some deeper resonance.

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I dont him know him personally but I know that many of our older supporters have spoken highly of Alex and my dad always stopped for a chat with him around the markets etc.

If anyone knows the family please pass on my condolences.

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If it’s possible to do I think that would be a very sincere way of recognising those who have served the club and a fitting way for all of us the show our respect collectively, a new tradition for the club to consider perhaps.

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I knew Alex pretty well. He and Wattie Dick used to play Badminton with us at New Church Sunday Schoolrooms in Hargreaves ST for a while.
We would also see them ay the Con Club on Wed nights.

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That's a shock Jeff, I was only talking to Alex a few days ago in the club, about Stanley of course. Nice bloke Alex. Sad news.

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From fishy site history section

Accrington Stanley History

Go to The Players - Last Squad

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Don't know what happened Bernard, sombody told me last night that he had died. He only scored one goal in the Football League - against Bradford in 1961-62 season and that was expunged from the records. So offically he never scored a goal in the Football League, he was a good player though, I remember him playing many times.

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shock to me also, don't know alexs family, but alex always stopped fer a quick natter whenever our paths crossed in town, very nice bloke i always found. R.I.P. Alex.:(