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Through out our lives people touch us in many ways; often they will be unmet, a stranger, a face in a crowd, an image in an old photograph or book.

This individual will impact on the generation before himself, is own and for many generations that will follow.

A man like this is a true saviour, a ledged, a friend, a supporter. A man that should never be allowed to be forgotten

A man who deserves to be marked and remembered not only to us that knows of him. But to those that follow through the gates in generations to come.

For this reason I would call on us all the build a tribute worth the effort and the determination shown by this man.

It will fall to the supporters to make this happen, finically more than anything. A gate, a stand, even a ground.

This is a man that gives us our team, our hope, and our pride.

Rest easy. You will never be forgotten.


In Respect.

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Could not put it any better myself, RIP Mr Accrington Stanley

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Sad news RIP

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Does the main stand have a name?
The last I remember was the 'Frazer Eagle'
Is it now appropriate for the club to re-name it the

'Jack Barrett' stand?

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R.I.P. The Main Man.:(

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RIP Jack, the man who kept the faith.

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Nice words.

RIP Jack

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The 'Gentleman of Gentlemen' with vision and determination.

It was a privilege to have known him.

R.I.P. Jack.

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I'm not a religious man so I wont offer words of god or otherwise, but Jack was a man who directly or indirectly has affected every single one of you who read this forum on anything more than a casual basis.

Many people offered more, and many people offered the same, but Jack offered words at a time when there were none, he offered inspiration at a time when we had none, he offered hope where nothing was forthcoming. He offered Stanley a future.

For all the years I have supported Stanley and for every time I have tried to drum up support for causes I have often thougt of Jack for my inspiration. Selfishly, the times that he is quoted as being the man that that breathed life back into the club ... I aspire to be that man should the time arise. Unselfishly, the times that he is quoted as being the man that that breathed life back into the club, I aspire to be that man.

A happier and merrier public man than Jack Barrett will be hard to find and if the legacy that I can leave my club in 60 years time is that the crowd chant my name during a minutes round of applause then I'll have died a happy man

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Away from t'Stanley, Jack was a man who loved the town and its people. He held a pilot's licence and took many photos from on high. He was very generous man with these photos, many of which have been deposited in the library. A delight to talk with .
Some may not know, and therefor may not understand my posting earlier, that he was a roofing contractor. When discussing the rebirth with him, he had the grace to laugh when I quipped, "Some folk will think that you have a slate loose, Jack, trying to get t'Stanley up and running again""

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sorry, I now understand your reply to a previous post....
only know of Jack thro' Stanley, not in his business life.

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r.i.p. jack an inspiration for us all.

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Legend is an accolade afforded to few. In the case of Jack, never more so deserved.

Rest in Peace Jack.

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Sad news RIP Jack

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I hope in the days that follow people who can influence this outcome will step forward and start to pull things together. In my mind and with respect; with the support and wishes of Jack's family, the club, and the supporters club should be at the forefront of this, rising funds for a suitable celebration of Jack's contribution to Accrington Stanley rather than a sombre memorial in itself.

I would think the re dedication of the main stand as the "Jack Barrett Stand" would be of the highest honour. To this end it should be refurbished and painted. In a prominent area there should be a memorial to Jack's efforts along with those who stood together back then to give us today, clear for all to see. We as a family we, all of us, should fund this with Donations and where and only where appropriate (No Advertising) with sponsorship donations from local business.

Please, don't let's do anything less than is deserved. If nothing else shines out at the Crown, let the Jack Barrett Stand be a beacon to what he was and who we are.

I pledge £100 to this cause and where I can I will had to it.

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I am holding up my hand and bowing my head - I had confused Jack with Fred Barrett. I did not know Jack, though I now wish that I had.

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I have sent an email to Rob Heys & Peter Marsden this morning with the suggestion of possibly re-naming the Main Stand but this as I am sure is a time sensitive issue and is more down to the wishes of Jack's Family to whom I send my Deepest condolences.

I will post accordingly as and when there is more news.

What Jack has left is a legacy and that legacy is Accrington Stanley Football Club who he was fundamental in re-forming and helping to build the Club back up as they rose through the non-league pyramid to where we are today an established Football League Club, wherever we go in years to come Jack has touched our hearts in the one one thing that unites us all.

Accrington Stanley Football Club "The Club that Jack Built"

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I am looking forward to reading Pendle Red's last line in the Evening Telegraph and hearing spluttering coming from Ewood. Great line - I wish I had thought of it.

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Had the pleasure of being introduced to and chatting with this gentleman a couple of years back at a ground here in the south. The abiding image I have of Jack is of him sitting in the dugout after the game at Woking on a special day back in 2006. God bless you sir.

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R I P Jack -He who made Today

Mr Stanley Always X

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i would like to offer my sincere condolences to Jack's family and Accrington Stanley Football Club on the loss of a true stalwart and legend. An absolute gentleman is an understatement and the pleasure I got every time I met and saw Jack at the Club will live long in my memory. Jack always had time and a word and for everyone and his dry sense of humour was often missed. There is no doubt he loved his role of meeting, greeting and guiding visitors into the 'Founders Lounge' and his will be the first face missed by many people to enter the Reception at Accrington Stanley Football Club. Jack, Rest in Peace I am pleased and proud to be able to say I was able to enjoy our time together at the Club.
Will be sadly missed. Phil Hackney

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I think one of the greatest accolades the club can offer (and will cost nowt, which is what he started Accrington Stanley with) is to keep clear of relegation and remain a football league club for next season. After this, the idea of renaming the main stand is a great idea.
I too met Jack on a number of occasions whilst working or supporting our great little club. Always a smile and a cheery hello regardless of the weather. A face that will be missed at the club by many. Mr Accrington Stanley says it all.

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Tributes about Jack his Life and his Legacy from the Accy Observer The man who saved Accrington Stanley: Fans say farewell to Jack Barrett - Accrington Observer

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Thats a fantastic article. Just choked me up in the office.

One Jack Barrett!

Tomorrow is a massive game. The Stanley faithful will be in full voice.

Lets do it for Jack.

WE WILL STAY UP!

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Perhaps a pre-season game v Formby as a memorial game to raise funds?

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I am still hopeful that we can get the Main Stand re-named in Honour of Jack and I can think of no more fitting tribute than to possibly do it at the First Home match of the Season while the eyes of the nation are upon on Our Little Club also could also make into a real Accrington Stanley day.

Some funding is in place just need the go ahead and we can move it forward.

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[QUOTE=Pendle Red;1065559]I am still hopeful that we can get the Main Stand re-named in Honour of Jack[/QUOTE)

Nothing to lose, can't see anyone offering to sponsor the main stand & give us a shedload for it, let's at least honour one of our own.

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part of it was the john duckworth stand so why not to the great man

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Unfortunately still not been able to move this on despite emails, I will however keep persevering just need an answer and can move it on at pace:(

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This is just another example of what i'm banging on about.:(

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An absolute disgrace.....Without Jack there would be no A.S.F.C.:mad:

A small price to pay...... to make a great big nod to the man who made sure the club had a history after '62 and re-name a part of the ground in honour of the man who made sure it was all possible.:(

If the powers that be read this board, they should make sure this happens as a matter of urgency. Actions speak louder than words.....Get it sorted A.S.A.P.!:mad:

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Indeed it is Good News Sherry & we had the nod from Peter M from the first time he was contacted with regard to the idea.

Wheels are in motion as will be discussed tomorrow night and we should have more details over the next few weeks.

Thank You for your help Maureen in pushing this along.

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Whats occuring tomorrow??

Guess OSC meeting??

Have I missed the programme?

If so sorry!

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Next meeting Monday 12 we were told Mr T.

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Thats really good to hear.:)

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Delighted to announce that Next Saturday will see the re-naming of the Main Stand to "The Jack Barrett Memorial Stand" the signage should be in place after the Cardiff City game on either Thursday or Friday.

Jack's Son Stephen and other Family Members will be at the game as Guests of the Club to also unveil a Plaque to the commemorate the occasion.

I will post timings later on in the week but a chance for us fans to "Honour One of Our Own"

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The Official opening tomorrow of "The Jack Barrett Memorial Stand" will be from about 2.40pm if you can be be in the ground please do so and Thank You to Everyone who has made this happen.:)

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The Official Supporters' Club led this providing both the
sign and plaque in memory of Jack. It liaised with Jack's family taking their
wishes into account and arranged the visit for the ceremony with the full
support of the board.