Old stanley book!

John_Timmins · 23-10-2005, 17:27

Ive just recently come across this old stanley book called "the best season ever- the story of accrington stanley in the 1954 - 55 season - ON, Stanley ON" and just wondered if anybody knew anything about it, it was published by the club its self and printed by cambridge press in clayton, It has lots of pics and tells the story of the season along with many adverts from the time, plus it has a few stanley related cartoons at the back. Just wanted to know if anybody has ever seen it before and if anybody has the story behind the book? or if anybody is intrested in having a look at it?

Wynonie Harris · 23-10-2005, 17:46

Yes, it's a fascinating book, John. A little bit sad though, when you read about all the grandiose plans the club had for the future and just seven short years later Stanley were no more. A stark warning for those who think that gates don't matter. Got my copy for twenty quid on ebay, but perhaps you can get it cheaper - there must me a fair few copies still knocking around.

ossy kid · 24-10-2005, 05:36

If there are crowd pictures in the book you might see me in the Peel Park end singing On Stanley On, as a little lad of course!

maccawozzagod · 24-10-2005, 10:47

'til we get the ball into the net.. its On Stanley On

pcarruthers · 24-10-2005, 23:44

John,
Not only do I own a copy of the book, but I still recall to this day many of the matches. It was my first full season as a Stanley fan and for me it really was the "Best Season Ever". My favourite line-up: McQueen; Ashe, Harrower; Hunter, Ryden, Bodle; Devlin, Cocker, Stewart, Wright, Scott. Manager, Walter Galbraith. What a team! What a season!
ON, STANLEY ON!

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Originally Posted by John_Timmins

Ive just recently come across this old stanley book called "the best season ever- the story of accrington stanley in the 1954 - 55 season - ON, Stanley ON" and just wondered if anybody knew anything about it, it was published by the club its self and printed by cambridge press in clayton, It has lots of pics and tells the story of the season along with many adverts from the time, plus it has a few stanley related cartoons at the back. Just wanted to know if anybody has ever seen it before and if anybody has the story behind the book? or if anybody is intrested in having a look at it?

mthead · 25-10-2005, 10:56

I have never seen that one bet it makes for a good read,I shall ask my dad if he has a copy.I have the hard back 'Accrington Stanley a Complete History'which I have read from cover to cover which says a lot for me because I usually am lazy as for as reading is concerned,and the book is quite big.

jimmymac · 25-10-2005, 19:11

Does any body remember the occasions when Stanleyplayed 11 scots in the team.

ossy kid · 26-10-2005, 02:52

I don,t remember specific games but here are the players--
McQueen,Ashe,Harrower,Sneddon,Ryden,Hunter,Devlin, Wright,Stewart,Dick,Scott
alternatives depending on the year could have been- --McInnes,McNichol,N.McCredie,Kelley,Tighe,Hamilton, Brydon,Currie,Millar,
Mulkerrin,Pirie and probably a few I,ve forgotten, but lots of good memories.

simon · 26-10-2005, 21:56

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Originally Posted by simon
1 McQueen
2 Ashe
3 Harrower
4 Hunter
5 Ryden
6 Sneddon
7 Wright
8 Scott
9 Stewart
10 Dick
11 McCredie

In 2-3-5 formation

On 29th August 1955 Scottish manager walter Galbraith fielded eleven Scottish players for Accrington Stanleys league match against Rochdale at spotland. Thus they became the first English league club to do this since 1902.

Tinkerbelle · 26-10-2005, 22:11

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Originally Posted by mthead

because I usually am lazy

You? NO WAY!! .... omg honey who told you that?

ossy kid · 27-10-2005, 00:04

Hey Simon I wasn,t far out was I? How many of those players do you remember?