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Sounds like a bit of excitement at the end tonight. Well done lads!!!! :D :)

P.S. Well done Kurtis!!

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Was a good game, First half Wigan looked class n deserved the 1 goal lead, second half Stanley took it to em n looked good, Kurtis headed equaliser in, could have nicked it near the end, but went to penalties, Lost count of score, twas either 7-6 0r 8-7 to Stanley,:o The young lad "Dawber" in goal impressed me in the shoot out, went right way n very nearly stopped a few good shots, Thought Willis,Hooper,Stockdale, all looked ok, Well Done Stanley.:)

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Well young Willis needn't bother, Messi was the first one to miss a spot kick tonight.:D It happens to the best.;)

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Couldn't agree more mate.;)

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Forgot to mention young Carver, also had a good game, pleasing to see so many young uns doin well.:) cos Wigan were no mugs.

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We chose to spend my 50th birthday and Mrs RD's 48th at the Crown tonight, and we weren't bad judges. Entertaining fayre, particularly 2nd half as the game opened up a bit more. While enjoyed seeing the young 'uns, particularly Stockdale and Hopper- a born leader-, really enjoyed watching Hughes' contribution tonight, a sorcerer working skilfully and generously with his apprentices- must be awesome experience for some of the youngsters. Pleased for Kurtis tonight- got his goal, never hid, but I worry about his centre of gravity and the ease with which at times he's shoved off the ball. Still Leyland here we come- will it be on the Carpark of the Commercial Vehicle Museum, or somewhere else?

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A good win indeed! It hasn't been a bad season has it?! after the "we'll struggle next season" predictions following the play off loss, and the player exit afterwards.:cheers:

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At the headquarters of the LFA, County Ground. Worth a punt though at asking the other finalists if they wouldn't mind playing it as pre-season match at the Crown Ground though :)

As well as on the pitch last night I was impressed with what went on off the pitch, and it was nothing to do with Stanley. Take a bow Roberto Martinez. Make's a complete change to see a Premier League manager who isn't a million miles up his own ego. Good interaction with the fans asking for his autograpgh and photos with some of the youth team lads after the game, and a constant smile on his face, not like some miserable toad a few miles down the road. Good luck to Wigan in their fight this season.

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Really, REALLY 'Chuffed' for you Stanley. Who's our victums ion the final?

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Nevermind, Scum or Blackpool,,,Man utd vs Accrington Stanley in a cup final...WOW !!

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Enjoyed the game last night,with contrasting styles.
Wigans young development team mirrored the first team in terms of pass/move and wanting the ball.
Acci stood off them in the first half and Wigan produced some good ball retention spells on a difficult surface.
Acci opened up the game and had a right go in the second-half and deseved the equaliser.
It was good to judge Accis younger lads against there own age group and
Toto,although still learning,stood out.
Micah showed hes a threat when in the right areas and Willis did ok.
In fact none of the young lads went missing which was a good sign.
Funniest part of the game was watching Hughes chase the Wigan youngsters,I bet he thought them days were history!!!!

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The only disappointment last night for me was very weak officials, whilst wigan were a good team, 2 or 3 of em i thought merited booking.

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Good match last night. Wigan youngsters bossed the first half but Stanley came right back into it in the second half. All the penalties from both sides up to 7 - 7 each were absolute crackers! When Dawber saved one Willis went streaking down the pitch as if we had won. It was ironic that he was next up and missed. It worked out ok though in the end. Well done to the Stanley youngsters aided by a few slightly older players! Liam's tactics were good too. Should be a good final in August and I agree that it would be great to try and get the match moved to the Crown ground with a good gate bringing in some fans and cash.

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wigan's number 11 Jesjua Angoy impressed me a lot, would not mind that lad on loan next season