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Charity Fight Night.

Wednesday 21st Apr 2010.

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Date Set as Accrington Stanley Chairman goes toe to toe with ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon.

The date has been set for the Chairman of League 2 side Accrington Stanley, Ilyas Khan, to face former heavy weight champion Tim Witherspoon in a charity boxing bout at the Accrington’s Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday 3rd June.

Khan promised to fight for the football club’s survival when the club faced a winding up order in October 2009, not knowing that his promise would literally be put to the test in a boxing ring. http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/gfx/IMG_63132sml.jpg
“I will be proudly wearing my Club colours and climbing into the ring for three rounds against “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon. I am told it will be no more than a light sparring session for the ex World Champ, but that’s what he thinks. I have entered into a strict training regime to rediscover the skills acquired as an amateur boxer in my youth and I’m hoping to catch Witherspoon with his guard down” Khan confidently said.

The vibe from within the Witherspoon camp is that although these events are arranged as a light hearted charity event once the atmosphere and adrenalin starts pumping the fight becomes a reality. It was suggested that Khan trains hard and gets himself in peak condition because one “flick” from our man will have him on the deck.

The charity fight night, in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity and Accrington Stanley Football Club has been arranged by Maree Boxing Promotions of Gisburn, Lancashire and the football club. The whole event is set to contain a three course meal, auction of Football and Boxing memorabilia, and as well as hosting a range of amateur boxing bouts, prior to the main fight there will be the end of season player awards.

Tickets are now on sale for the event from Accrington Stanley F.C. we have one remaining VIP table for 10 persons which will include champagne reception and canapés, bout sponsorship with all literature inclusions. Your reception held in the VIP room will include private access to Tim Witherspoon and other celebrities. For ticket information please contact Neala Barker or Dan Warburton at the club at 0871 434 1968 or email [email protected].

At least Ilyas will have a few weeks to recover after his Marathon at the weekend!! :) :) :)

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Ilyas is raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way. The money he raises will help the charity to continue working with disabled people at its local services across the country, whether it’s the residential services that offer 24 hour nursing support or nursing in peoples own homes, to day centres that offer a place to socialise and to make the most of wide ranging facilities that help build life and vocational skills, from gardening to getting a job. There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services just like this within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf, that support hundreds of local disabled people.


To sponsor Ilyas go to: Virgin Money Giving

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Time to say thank you by giving to a good cause.

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Anyone know what tickets cost?:confused:

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I have heard talk of £1500.00 per table of 10, but I have not seen that in writing anywhere!! :) :)

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jeez paid less n that fer me car.:D

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That Witherspoon would have stood no chance against the stewards at Gresty today, ask Jimmy Bell!!!

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Wonder if he used to go Accy ABA above Funnies the same time as me?

He looks more of a middle weight to me so he must be brave, but I wish him well for his charity.

I have been to Leonard Cheshire services and seen what a good job they were doing keeping people with severe physical disabilities, like cerebral palsy, living as independently as possible.

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As well as the £1500 pounds table for the rich and famous ( I'm afraid my diary is booked up that night :) ) there are also tables for you and your mates ( if you have 9 mates that is ) for £500 :D

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Shame i don't know 9 people wi £50 spare.:D

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Accrington Stanley End of Season Event.

Wednesday 28th Apr 2010.

Khan v Witherspoon.


Khan v Witherspoon
(former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ‘TERRIBLE’ Tim Witherspoon)

In aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability and Accrington Stanley Football Club Development Fund

Date: Thursday 3rd June 2010 from 6.00pm
Venue: Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, Clayton-Le-Moors

Our very own Ilyas Khan will be fighting the former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and the event will also feature a great line up of amateur boxers.

The evening includes:

VIP Reception
Three Course Fine Dining Meal
3 bouts of amateur Boxing
Charity Auction & Raffle
The Main Fight – Khan v Witherspoon
ASFC Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season Awards

Limited VIP Tables are available from £1500, which include bucks fizz and canapés on arrival, signing and photograph opportunities with Tim Witherspoon, bout sponsorship and logo endorsement on all event literature.

Standard tickets are now available from only £500 per table of 10.

For more details please contact Neala Barker on 0871 434 1968 or email [email protected]


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Ultras have one of the paupers tables.... :)

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£50 each is more like it and I'll have a bit of that thank you very much!!

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anyone organising an accyweb table ?

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I dont think anyone has, you're the 1st to mention it:D Seems a great idea and if anyone wants to organise one please do :D

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Chairman Training.

Friday 7th May 2010.

Accrington Stanley Chairman Says “Boxing Training Is Brutal”.

After recently completing his Twelfth Marathon, Accrington Stanley Chairman Ilyas Khan now has his sights set on his boxing bout with former Heavy Weight Champion ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon.

Khan’s vigorous training so far has been focussed around stamina building for the mighty feat of the London Marathon. But with that milestone accomplished, he knows there is still a long way to go.

Ilyas has been training with local Gym owner Kevin Maree this week and said “Kevin Maree’s state of the art training facility is a pleasure to work in. Despite the fact that I am the least likely boxer ever to walk into his ring, he has been brilliant in helping me gain the basics and I grateful for his help and advice”

When asked how the training is going, Ilyas replied “I have started to train for the boxing match now that the London Marathon is behind me. My arms are sore, and I don’t know if at my ripe old age I ought to be doing so much punching !”

Ilyas isn’t shy of physical training but told us “boxing training is brutal. I have started doing some focused punch bag and skipping work, and I have also been in a 5 round sparring session that was enough to floor me. There is no doubt that professional boxers are amongst the fittest athletes in the world”

The charity exhibition bout is due to take place at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday the 3rd June, leaving just 4 weeks for Ilyas to recall the boxing skills he learnt as a youth.

Tickets for the event are on sale now call 01254 356 950 for more details.

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:) Should be some phots on kippax web site from todays training :) Tony said he was putting them on this afternoon:) http://www.kipax.com/

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I've just looked at Kippax's photogallery and the said pictures.

I think it would be a good idea that on the night, Ilyas removes his glasses prior to stepping into the ring with Mr Witherspoon.

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ASFC Boxing Night.

Friday 21st May 2010.

Khan fund raising campaign.


Ilyas is raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way.

The money he raises will help the charity to continue working with disabled people at its local services across the country, whether it’s the residential services that offer 24 hour nursing support or nursing in peoples own homes, to day centres that offer a place to socialise and to make the most of wide ranging facilities that help build life and vocational skills, from gardening to getting a job. There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services just like this within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf, that support hundreds of local disabled people.

To sponsor Ilyas go to: Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | Boxing Challenge: Ilyas faces 'Terrible' Tim

There are still some tables left to see Ilyas Khan versus Terrible Tim Witherspoon on Thursday 3rd June at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel.
To book your table or individual seats, contact the club on 01254 356 950.

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theres a competition in this weeks accy observer to win 2 tickets ...

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:) Two tickets were won on the BEE radio station today:) also said that tickets are been sold for over a thousand pounds :eek:

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that must be for the big corporate seats or sponsors tables Mab. There are still a few tickets left at £50 if anybody is having last minute twitches?

Come on people, Khan put a lot of money and energy into saving our little club, let's all be their to say thank you (money permitting obviously)

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Think there is still space on our table if folk are worried about being with A N Other

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Bump, space still avail on Table Ultra.......:)

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Really cheesed off that I will not be there tonight :( Especially as I will miss Ilyas making his statement as to his position at the club!!!!

No doubt there will be plenty of budding Paparazzi around to keep us informed :camera8: :camera8: :camera8: :D

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Would love to have gone, but too expensive Im afraid :(

That said I hope they raise a mountain of cash, and Ilyas gets out alive!!!..............all the best Mr K :)

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Im more than gutted it was out of my league even tho for a very good cause. Hope Ilyas is ok and has a good bout tho :) best of luck that it goes very well and hope everyone has a great time and updates us unfortunates on the evenings events after :)
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Tyson's at the Turf in July, I reckon Ilyas is just using tonight as a warm up :D

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Accrington Stanley

ASFC Boxing Night.

Tuesday 1st Jun 2010.

Last Chance to Sponsor Ilyas.

As Ilyas puts together his last preparations for the big fight versus former World Heavy Weight Champion Tim Witherspoon in just 2 days time, this is one of your final opportunities to sponsor his extraordinary effort!
Please pledge what you can over the next 48 hours and support Ilyas in raising funds for the

Ilyas is raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way. The money Ilyas raises will help the charity to continue working with disabled people at its local services across the country.

These include residential services that offer 24-hour nursing support or nursing in people’s own homes, and day centres that offer a place to socialise and make the most of wide-ranging facilities, helping to build life and vocational skills – from gardening to getting a job.

There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services just like this within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf that support hundreds of local disabled people.


To sponsor Ilyas before the event and pledge your support for Leonard Cheshire Disability go to: Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | Boxing Challenge: Ilyas faces 'Terrible' Tim


There are still some seats remaining to see Ilyas Khan versus Terrible Tim Witherspoon on Thursday 3rd June at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel. To book, contact the club on 01 254 356 950.

Accrington Stanley

Let's hope he lives to fight another day and raises loads of cash!!

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Good luck tonight Ilyas, hope a good night is had by all & loads is raised for Leonard Cheshire charity - would have liked to be there but a little out of my price range too. Full report required from those who do attend please :)

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Thought we might have had a report or two from last nights events???? Maybe even from the man himself - if he survived :eek: :)

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theyre all probably recovering valairian .. too much of the nectar last night ..:D:D:D

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I've been reliably informed he fought well and won :)

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Thanks for that Dave - will await further news from those who were there once they've sobered up :)

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Posted via Mobile Devicean absolutely belting night, thanks to IK for putting up a fine show, and tim was also a gent and had many nice things to say about the crowd, the area, the club and Ilyas.

The auction made thousands.

The bar made thousands, and i lost hundreds

Meal was great, 10 meals shared between 8!

The ring girls were duly ogled, would have been rude not too.

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There's a video of the fight on the Observer website now. Look closely about the half way mark to spot Terrible Tim giveing the Accy Champ one under the belt.

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well tell us where to look i cant find it.:confused:

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YouTube - Ilyas Khan v Tim Witherspoon

Here ya go guys!

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cheers pete.;)

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Cheers for that matey!!!!!!

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Khan v Witherspoon (Guest & Room pics)

Some great piccys, seems strange to see Macca and Jase so well presented, must have been dressed by somebody!!!!!! ;) ;) :D :)

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some dodgy Dickies (Bows that is) on show:eek:

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Thought the same myself matey!!

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Interesting aerial shot of Lewis, looks like the stress of putting the new system in has taken it's toll :)

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Looked like a great nite and a huge success. Wow jase i hardly recognised ya u didn't auction your hair did ya lol :D Take it coley did his awards who won what ?
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Khan v Witherspoon (Boxing)

Some more great pics!!!!!! :) :)

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did you go joe?

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No matey!!!

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ASFC Corporate Boxing Night.

Tuesday 8th Jun 2010.

Grand Total announced.

There’s a buzz in the air at the Crown Ground this week after Accrington Stanley’s fundraising boxing event raised a grand total of £28,754.78. The proceeds will be in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity that supports many thousands of disabled people to live life their way. There are six Leonard Cheshire Disability services within 18 miles of Accrington Stanley’s hallowed turf.

Proceeds will also be in aid of Accrington Stanley’s Development Fund, a new scheme with objectives to advance current ventures and projects, focusing purely on the stadium and facilities to ensure resources are suitable for use and meet the exacting requirements of the Football League, and

Almost 300 guests attended the evening, which was held at the Dunkenhalgh Spa & Hotel. This is the first event of such magnitude to be held by the Club and apparently won’t be the last. The team that organised the event have expressed their gratitude to all the sponsors, business partners and guests and are confident that the success of the night was a true sentiment of the support for Accrington Stanley Football Club.

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there would be a bigger buzz going round the terraces, if those at the helm, become pro-active, instead of waiting fer oppertunity to fall in there laps.:rolleyes:

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Ah just noticed a smart move on fishy site, wi the advertising boards, hopefully a start at being pro-active.:)

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Not sure about the perimeter boards but I reckon a few t-shirts with the Stanley badge inside the St George's cross would go down a storm in the club shop :D

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I'd have one :D

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Me too - now I wonder where they could purchase such an item in bulk :rolleyes:

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Some clubs have a whole range of World Cup stuff:
bluesenglandmerchandise

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probably clubs who somehow have funds to purchase stock methinks.:rolleyes: