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08-10-2006, 21:45
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Phil Whalley's New Book
Has anybody else read "Accrington Stanley - The Club That Wouldn't Die" yet? I bought it in the club shop after the match and finished it this lunchtime. Couldn't put it down! Well written, packed with facts and anecdotes, many of which will bring a smile of recognition to the face of the longtime fan, but equally interesting to newer converts. Highly recommended!
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09-10-2006, 20:00
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
& its got one of the Ultras`flags on the cover..........:engsmil:
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09-10-2006, 22:26
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
and I got a mention in the acknowledgments. Gotta buy it now, nice move Phil.
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09-10-2006, 23:26
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
Thank you Mr Harris, I will take you at your word and invest.
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10-10-2006, 07:23
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
Believe me, Doug, you'll love it!
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
Mine arrived yesterday and I am looking forward to reading it very much !
By the way Jase, that is my favourite Stanley Ultras flag on the front - always loved the "We Love Pies" bit !!!  |
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20-10-2006, 21:54
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
I've been reading it the past couple of days and have had to fight the urge to quote and comment on things it contains, thi s particular quote though just has to be mentioned
page 284 " a letter in the local paper pointed the finger at Whalley, charging that he had prioritised the ground rather than the squad" how things have changed!!! we used to have one of the best grounds in the league and one of the worst squads. Now we have the reverse of that, what would you rather have? The other startling fact was the extent to which the Supporters Club helped the club pre 62. In the two seasons 53-55 the OSC raised £27,921 at a time when the wages paid to players was £14. The clubs annual income at the time was around £32,000. I know things are different now as the clubs themselves incorporate a lot of those days ideas into their weekly business plans anyway, but those figures are staggering considering they are from over 50 years ago.
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21-10-2006, 09:45
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Re: Phil Whalley's New Book
I was lucky enough to win a copy of it in a competition in The League Paper, it arrived yesterday. I've only glanced through it so far but can't wait to read it properly. I'm off work Monday so I reckon it's sod the housework, put me feet up and have a good read.
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