Come June, Football League clubs will already be outlining fitness regimes and transfer targets to ensure a successful start to the new campaign. Along with those tried and tested methods, League Two outfit Accrington Stanley FC have something a little bit different up their sleeve this summer: a visit from Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama.

Date: Friday Dec 30 2011
Ground: Edgar Street
Comp: League Two
Match: Hereford United 1 Accrington Stanley 1 HT: 1-0
Arquin 5: Evans 72
ATT: 2,057
Additional: Entrance £14.00, Programme £2.50

Edgar Street in pictures
Ground Statistics (marks out of ten, maximum 40)
Character 8, Structures/Terracing 8, Hospitality 7, Backdrop/Scenery or aesthetics for larger stadiums 7
Total 30

Filed under: Groundhopping, Non-League, Stadia, Grounds, Travelog Tagged: Dudley Town, Evans Park, Non-League, Stafford Town, west midlands regional league

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It is probably fair to say that 2012 hasn't been the greatest year for British football clubs so far, financially speaking at least. Rangers, Portsmouth, Darlington and Port Vale all languish in administration and it is possible that others will join them. The language of the discussion of these clubs carries many tropes that are easily identifiable, but there is one that sends a cold chill down the spine of supporters more than any other: the possibility of a club failing to complete its fixtures.

It is probably fair to say that 2012 hasn't been the greatest year for British football clubs so far, financially speaking at least. Rangers, Portsmouth, Darlington and Port Vale all languish in administration and it is possible that others will join them. The language of the discussion of these clubs carries many tropes that are easily identifiable, but there is one that sends a cold chill down the spine of supporters more than any other: the possibility of a club failing to complete its fixtures.

John Coleman's departure from the Accrington Stanley job in January after 12 years in the role reverberated throughout Lancashire. The Liverpudlian had transformed the beleaguered Accies from a name used to market dairy products into a serious footballing concern again, and defeat to Stevenage in the play-off semi-final last May wipes none of the gloss from his striking achievements.

By Alan Duffy

El Tel tests the new surface at QPR in 1981

Anyone of a certain vintage will remain those infamous astro-turf pitches at Loftus Road and Kenilworth Road in the 1980′s. Back then, the hard, rubbery synthetic surfaces had more in common with concrete than natural grass, with the ball bouncing higher than Per Mertesacker sitting on Peter Crouch's shoulders while he jumps on a trampoline.

I never usually do New Year's resolutions, but this year I decided to give myself a six week break off alcohol, and I'm starting to regret it already as Arsenal have already given me a couple of reasons to drown my sorrows. Our first visit to Swansea in 30 odd years and a new ground for all of us to tick off the 92 list (I'm now on 39).

There are eighteen teams that spent the whole of 2011 in League Two (four teams are promoted each season, and two are relegated). Congratulations to Shrewsbury Town, who despite missing out in the League Two playoffs last May ended the year as the League Two side that had gained the most points (an impressive 86) during 2011.

There are eighteen teams that spent the whole of 2011 in League Two (four teams are promoted each season, and two are relegated). Congratulations to Shrewsbury Town, who despite missing out in the League Two playoffs last May ended the year as the League Two side that had gained the most points (an impressive 86) during 2011.

I nuovi arrivi regalano la vittoria allo Swindon di Di Canio Di Renato Cignoni ACCRINGTON STANLEY 0 SWINDON TOWN 2 (Jervis '38, '58 Montano) Accrington Stanley: Ian Dunbavin; Winnard Dean, Sean Hessey, Kevin Long, Kevin McIntyre, Padraig Amond (Hatfield '45), Luca Joyce, Andrew Procto (Dobie '65) r, Peter Murphy, Ian Craney, Kurtis Guthrie (Barnett '45) Sostituti non utilizzati:

Yesterday in Plymouth, some people with lots of money demanded more money, some people with much less money were told they were getting no more money, until the people with lots of money got more money. This was morally indefensible. Doubtless, there will be people on hand to claim "it isn't as simple as that.

Only one person in this photo has a fully functioning set of knees. Can you guess which one? Image via twitter.

Whether it's signing petitions in aid of animals or thinking about spending more time with the oldies, this edition of Good Week/Bad Week is packed to the rafters with inspiring ideas.

Accrington defender Tom Bender recovering well, says dad Lee

"He's in good spirits. He doesn't remember too much about it, but that's nothing unusual!" said the Accrington Stanley defender's father

View the full story here: The Mirror

A news article on 2011-10-05 14:55:29 from: The Mirror

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

By Chris Wright

Last night's Johnstones Paint Trophy tie between Accrington Stanley and Tranmere had to be abandoned in the 39th minute when Accrington defender Tom Bender was knocked unconscious after being accidentally twatted in the face by his own goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin as he tried to punch the ball clear of Tranmere striker Lucas Akins, who inadvertently nudged Bender into the path of Dunbavin's flying fist.

A scarier kind of Cup knockout The Johnstone's Paint Trophy match between Accrington Stanley and Tranmere Rovers was called off last night when Stanley defender Tom Bender suffered a head injury. The 18-year-old was knocked unconscious in a collision with his goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin and Tranmere striker Lucas Akins.

Newcastle have been drawn away to Scunthorpe United in the second round of the Carling Cup. Scunthorpe United got through to this stage of the competition with a 2-0 win at Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night. The game at Scunthorpe will take place at Glanford Park during the week beginning Monday August 22.

Liverpool winger Tom Ince will complete his move to Blackpool today.
The 19-year-old was given special permission to play 45 minutes of last night's 1-1 draw with Latvian outfit Jelgava at Bloomfield Road, where striker Craig Sutherland scored his first Pool goal.
Ince held talks with Pool chairman Karl Oyston afterwards and is to be confirmed as Pool's ninth summer signing today.

Accrington Stanley, who are they?
Exactly.
But I know for a FACT that Cesc would go there just to get out of his Arsenal 'hell'.
If I make things up like this more often do you think I could get a job as a 'journalist' with Sky Sports?
I only ask because their Spanish 'expert' Graham Hunter, aka Sloth from the Goonies, seems to love inventing stories and I'm sure he is highly paid for the privilege.

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Accrington 0-1 Stevenage (Beardsley 89)
BBC Report | Westley Reaction

Stevenage will face Torquay United in the League 2 playoff final at Old Trafford next Saturday. A place in League 1 is up for grabs for the winners after they beat Accrington and Shrewsbury respectively over two legs.

League 2 Playoffs: The prize of beating Accrington is the final at Old Trafford

Stevenage welcome Accrington Stanley to Broadhall Way tomorrow evening in the first leg of the League 2 playoff semi final. I use the term welcome loosely. There's nothing I want more than for us to smash Accrington into oblivion and force them into another season in League 2.

In the end, it didn't matter what happened at Broadhall Way yesterday afternoon because Chesterfield secured the League 2 title by beating Gillingham, therefore confirming that the minimum position we would achieve would be 7th. With Torquay also losing in South Yorkshire against Rotherham, Boro's point was enough to earn them 6th position and a playoff tie with Accrington Stanley with the hope of progressing onto Old Trafford and ultimately League 1.

Liverpool goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis is set to join Greek side Olympiakos.
It is unknown whether any deal would be a short-term measure or a permanent transfer but it is believed Liverpool is keen on cutting the number of goalkeepers on their books.
The 20-year-old spent the 2009/10 campaign on loan to Accrington Stanley but has been appearing for Liverpool's reserve team this season.

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TAARABT NOT A WINNER THIS TIME!

Port Vale defender Exodus Geohaghon described his horror at being called a ‘n*****' in a torrent of racial abuse from his own club's fans.

The 26-year-old centre-back had to be dragged away from his tormentors, who screamed racist invective at him as he left the field at the end of Saturday's defeat at Accrington Stanley.

Football League 2: Saturday 14th January 2011
No complaints about this defeat by a hard working gang of northern brickies. They ran at Cheltenham all afternoon. You couldn't say they were a side bursting with individual talent but they were as solid as a proverbial brick construction. No one hung around and ball watched.