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Chapter 6 September 6 2014. Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers | Dreams of Victoria Park Top read, wish this could get into the local press!!

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What a damn good read cheers.:)

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Super read hope you are back sooner than later.

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Brilliant :)

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Brilliant. Just read this via link on twitter.

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Absolutely SUPERB !!!!:alright:
Obviously a football Fan to the core!:)
Every Stanley supporter and part time fan simply MUST READ THIS.
I wonder if there is a way of putting this out more publicly....
Like in The Accrington Observer and Lancashire Evening Telegraph perhaps.
The positivity that captures so well the "Essence" of our unique little club could be a great tool that could be used to bring on more fans.

egIt’s that unique Accrington Stanley factor, that never say die, all in it together, underdog against the world element in action, right before our eyes.
...Excellent stuff :theband:

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I've responded to his blog telling him to join us on Accyweb ......

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Great stuff. We're going to have to set up an 'Ampshire branch of the supporters club.

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What a inspirational article by a complete outsider.
It put real fire in your belly.
We felt that we were there with him.

ON STANLEY ON.

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Great read. Really enjoyed it.

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It's what proper football is all about, long before the greedy people got involved and used it as a rich man's toy

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Superb! He really gets to the heart of what makes Stanley so uniquely appealing. Come back soon, mate, you're now part of the Stanley family!

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Must Read!! Spread the word - share it with the terrace

Its not all so doom and gloom!
Love our Club!

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Fantastic.

This should be printed out and passed around the bloody town.

BRING ON THE WOMBLES!

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I believe he's going to the Northampton Game on the 20th Sept. :)

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If he is I'll try and shake his hand.

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IF he's going to Northampton and its confirmed; will ensure the Club recognise his "efforts":)

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DM sent to Mr T with the guys contact details.

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I've never been to a football match(I can hear Wynonie howling!) but reading that makes me wonder what I've been missing. Well written with a love of football showing.
Maybe when I have time I should try it( Stanley of course!)

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Magic.

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If you do turn up you could be MANAGER Gordon!!!!!:gooddog:

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Hi guys,

Mat here from Chapter 6 September 6 2014. Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers | Dreams of Victoria Park

Sorry i haven't joined up sooner - been crazy busy!

Firstly thank you so much for all your kind words about the blog - i'm only recounting my experiences of your wonderful club - so the thanks should go to you for everything you do to make this club so special and so intoxicating to someone like me.

I can't wait for my next Stanley trip to Northampton tomorrow. If you are there i'd love to say hi. I'll be with the twenty something girl with red hair!

Hopefully my next blog entry on Stanley will be at the Pompey game in December, then hopefully i'll be down at plymouth in Feb, and back up to Accrington in March for either the york or newport game.
Will definitely try to get to the last game of season as well.

If anyone wants to use the story from the blog please be my guest. As far as i am concerned the article only exists because of the wonderful people that make the club, and if they want to use it for any reason then they have my full blessing.

All the best

Mat

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This has put such a big smile on my face. I am so happy to see Mat's blog take off and reach out to people.

The two times I have been to Accrington with Mat have been such amazing experiences and we've always felt so welcomed and relaxed.
The match tomorrow at Northampton will be great, especially as we have fond memories of that stadium.

Thank you all for taking the time to read the blog and share it with others, I know it means an awful lot to me but means the world to Mat.
You're all amazing.

Emma. (The twenty-something red head).

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Hope to see yez both tomoz.:)

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Can someone who meets these good people tomorrow please give them a handshake from me?

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Can someone at the match please give Emma a big kiss from me!!:iloveyou:
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Welcome to the Stanley family Emma & Mat

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Yep, chuck a couple of those in from me as well.. :)

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Sorry lads. No kisses for me today, I'm not feeling too good at the mo.

I very nearly wasn't going to be attending the match as well, but, I hate to let a good mate down, and I would hate to let you guys down & the Stanley team. So, I shall be wrapped up warm, probably looking like a zombie, but there to show my support either way.

See you later.
Em. x

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Hope yeh pick up soon Em, take care.:)

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Was good to meet Emma @ Matt yesterday, top people great bloggers but poor forecasters, emma told me at half time 3-2.:D;)

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It was a pleasure to meet you all yesterday.

I have only just recovered! What a match! Are me and Emma the only Stanley fans to have NEVER seen them lose?!

A MASSIVE thank you to the club for looking after us yesterday. It was, as always, a privilege. Can't wait for next time

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Excellent read, I hope Gregg Dyke gets to see it, but I'm not holding my breath.

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If only Greg Dyke would!

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and DAV

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Hey, you can't complain though, 5-4 is better than 3-2.

Was really great to meet you lot. It's such an honour to feel part of a community which is miles away from where we live.

Accrington has really grabbed a hold of me and I thoroughly enjoy travelling to see them, and the experience is now made even better by having such lovely people, such as yourselves, making us feel a part of everything.

Thank you and hopelly see you all soon.

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Another great blog from Saturday


Chapter 7 September 20 2014. Northampton Town v Accrington Stanley | Dreams of Victoria Park

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That uns even better than the last un, These two coulda been born in Accy.:D

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I doubt it, they can read and write!

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Think the Lad & his Lady are getting Stanleyitus. :)

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Brilliant, really good read :D

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another brilliant piece of writing from Southcoaststanley. More than worthy of appearing in the Observer & LET to inspire the apathetic among the Accy population. Well done Sir - wished I'd have chosen the Northampton game rather than Oxford to travel from the south coast myself - hey hum, on Stanley on. Hope to get a chance to say hello to yourself and Emma at Pompey in December - never won there either !

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Worth noting from the blog this was stuck to. For a club that takes a lot of stick on here for it's 'tinpotness' worth mentioning they got it right and on time :)

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Dave;

Thanks for your kind words;

2 phone calls, 1 e-mail and an envelope;

I know ASFC on't get all things correct but this one was a pleasure!!:)

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Yep well done sunshine.

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WOW!:thumbsup:
What another superb chapter!:do-one:
Well done and a MASSIVE THANKYOU MAT!:hothothot

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HEY ALL!!

You have until midnight to vote for Mat's blog on the Football Blogger Awards 2014.
Here's the link for this blog ----> https://dreamsofvictoriapark.wordpress.com/
And here's the link where you need to vote --> Football Blogging Awards - Awarding The Best Football Blogs

Lets get this blog recognised!!
#FootballBloggingAwards

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Done. Good luck.

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Done:o

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Done best of british mate.:);)

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Another wonderfully written blog by Matt about the Kal Naismith, the York game and his own very personal tragedy.

https://dreamsofvictoriapark.wordpre...y-v-york-city/

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As a newbie to Stanley (the game against York being my first visit) this message board is a treasure trove of information and wonderful writing.
I already know that by deciding to start watching Stanley that I have made a very good choice.

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Welcome, Vambo, to the mad roller-coaster that is supporting Stanley.

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Welcome aboard Vambo, its probably the best choice yeh coulda made fer a proper football club.;)