Respect to Eric and Coley...
 

...and the rest of the directors and management team for the bold and imaginative signings they have just made. This would be highly creditable at a well-supported club where local interest is high, but at Stanley where the "great adventure" of the last two seasons has been greeted with overwhelming public indifference, it's a remarkable act of faith. Obviously, we're all hoping that the new lads complement the existing team to produce a winning run which will entice those who currently prefer to spend their Saturday afternoons in pubs, clubs and armchairs watching Sky Sport to make the short trip to the IES!

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Here, Here - go to agree, where on earth do they hear about Benin internationals playing in France? Is he on recomendation (yes I have seen that he played against Morecambe in the reserves) but where did they find out about him prior to that, Was he unattached? Good Luck to Matty O'niel, and hope to see him back at the IES sooner rather than later. Good luck also to Andy Dibble and Paul Brown, I for one hope they enjoy there stay. PS is it possible that Andy Dibble will become goalkeeping coach eventually?

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We spoke to Andy last Saturday and he said that he was at Stanley to play... and to help the young 'keepers. So it sounds as though he'll be doing some coaching too.

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If you read Andy Dibble's player profile on the Official Site you will see that he will be coaching.

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Intriguing signings. Lets hope they gell well & soon to take us where we belong. Wonder how many have changed their result forecasts for Sat now?????

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Thanks Jimbo for the PM

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Yes, WH, I'm in total agreement regarding the football side of the new season's proceedings.

However, these signings - which we might see as significant - are quite meaningless to the majority of the citizens of Accrington. They are , literally , fair weather friends.

They come once because the Club's doing well, but they balk at returning because they have experienced inadequate toilet facilities, lack of cover for crowds above 1,500 and dreadful muddy conditions which ruin their expensive shoes and trousers.
Believe me, please. I've heard them say it time and again . . . until they've stopped coming. I suppose that's one way to silence your critics !

I'm fed up of hearing stories about how much is in the Club's bank account. The ground is in need of major improvements , but we've wasted yet another summer waiting for grants, etc which may or may not materialise.

I know what will materialise though. A wet and muddy winter. And lower attendances , regardless of how entertaining the football might be.

I love this Club and I want it to do well. But I suppose I'll be sniped at again for being "negative". Some people just won't accept the truth .

This is the 21st Century and the people have choices !

Addendum : Sorry , I notice that there is already a significant thread called "Poor Gates" which is where this reply should be.