24-01-2012, 11:06
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Re: Good luck then Coley ...
Humbling to look back at where we were in 1999 when John & Jimmy came to Stanley: relegated from the Unibond Premier Division with crowds of less than 500 at a run-down football ground. At the time, it appeared that the Club had missed out on the opportunity created by the FA Cup run of 1992 and was going nowhere.
So many memories of the last 13 years ... those huge crowds against Belper Town and Farsley Celtic in the first season; Andy Gouck's goal against Huddersfield in 2003 and Rory Prendergast's penalty in the next round; promotion to the Football League ... impossible to even dream about in 1999; Ian Craney's 'cracker' against Morecambe; Jimmy Ryan ... what a find, what a player; hundreds of Stanley fans at Elland Road; the impossible dream of becoming a League 1 Club last season ...
I never thought that I would have such great memories when they took over in 1999. No words can express my thanks for what they have done for me as a Stanley fan over the last 13 years. I sincerely wish you both the best of luck and happiness, you fully deserve it.
Whalley Red.
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