Originally Posted by FitzyTyke (Post 1219615)

Evening everyone. Just thought I'd add my two penneth as a Barnsley fan.

I first visited as a ground hopper a few seasons ago, sat in your main stand and once our accent had been sussed, made very welcome. It was cold, and a fairly tame 1-1 draw with Yeovil, but the visit left a lasting impression.

When I had a walk behind the home terrace, I was impressed with the fan zone, and it gave the impression of a club really in touch with its fan base.

It was obvious yesterday that you had raised the bar since that first visit. Division higher and catering for larger numbers. New stand on the far side, and extended the away terrace. Plenty of places to get a drink and something to eat. Toilets temporary but I'm sure that's all in hand.

You should indeed be very proud of what you've achieved!

Just a few points about the game. The "dark arts" thing is something we all accuse other clubs of when we're losing, and we all think we're a bit honest compared to other clubs, but in reality we all do it when it suits us.

I was a bit surprised at Colemans summing up, but I don't really need to elaborate, as quite a few of you have disagreed with him already. [emoji5]

My Accrington supporting mate (is that you AndyD?), said you were struggling in the final third prior to the match, and that proved to be the case for both of us for the most part on the day. We only really had the goal and a shot saved from the angle from Cavare in the first half and you the early shot and deflected cross.

I don't think there really was a "better team for 65 minutes". It was pretty even and we both pressed mistakes out of each other and traded possession.

With a man short, some of our previous managers would have shut up shop, but we don't mind playing on the break so a stretched game suits us better than playing against 10.

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Originally Posted by andyd (Post 1219624)

Yep that's me alright see you at Oakwell.

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury (Post 1219608)

Accrington as an away day | The Barnsley Football Club BBS Fans Forum

A flavour.

Originally Posted by monkey hanger (Post 1219633)

those who love to knock our club should read and digest all this.

Originally Posted by Lord Didsbury (Post 1219608)

Accrington as an away day | The Barnsley Football Club BBS Fans Forum

A flavour.

Originally Posted by choirboy (Post 1219643)

Many thanks for posting the link Lord D.:mosher:

I had to miss the match on Saturday but reading the praise for our great little club and supporters on the Barnsley forum has gone a long way to make up for it.:jimbo:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1219644)

We may have very few fans, but they sure take some beating imho.

Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip (Post 1219648)

Think Accrington Stanley have many thousands of fans Cashy.
Trouble is, most of them don't even live in Accrington.

Originally Posted by monkey hanger (Post 1219649)

i really think the majority do live in accrington. out of 2000 there will be exiles plus others like myself but we are in a minority like most other clubs apart from glory hunting premier league half and half scarf brigade who change their clubs whoever is the most successful.

Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip (Post 1219648)

Think Accrington Stanley have many thousands of fans Cashy.
Trouble is, most of them don't even live in Accrington.

Originally Posted by monkey hanger (Post 1219649)

i really think the majority do live in accrington. out of 2000 there will be exiles plus others like myself but we are in a minority like most other clubs apart from glory hunting premier league half and half scarf brigade who change their clubs whoever is the most successful.

Originally Posted by Chewbacca (Post 1219650)

Most of the older fans left Stanley to rot in in 70s and 80s - there are different levels of glory hunting.

Originally Posted by Chewbacca (Post 1219650)

Most of the older fans left Stanley to rot in in 70s and 80s - there are different levels of glory hunting.