On 17 April 2018, they were promoted to League One following a 2-0 win over Yeovil Town. is somewhat contentious, since its name in relation to the world of football is over one hundred years old, but the club was only officially formed in 1968. The season saw the emergence of Jimmy Ryan as a star in the making, along with a number of others, including goalkeeper Alex Cisak and midfielder Sean McConville. The newer version being ‘Stanley’ is used more so for the new team which was founded in 1968. Only 3 wins in the final 17 games of the season was a pretty poor finish the season. Accrington had been without a football team following the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley in 1966. A run of 1 loss in 19 games, from February till May, saw the club finish in a best-ever 5th position, eventually losing to League Two newcomers Stevenage in the Playoff Semi-finals. ( Log Out /  Good stuff. Owd Reds; Used as another nickname of all the four carnations of the Cheshire club, from Accrington to Stanley Villa through to the two versions of Accrington Stanley. The original team had been formed in 1891 and played in the Football League from 1921 to March 1962, but had spent its final four seasons in the Lancashire Combination. The newer version being ‘Stanley’ is used more so for the new team which was founded in 1968. The club went into liquidation in 1966. The club also reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup, but lost to fellow League Two side Port Vale. 2011–12 was a season of transition for the club. The game resulted in a 1–0 win, leaving the club a 2nd-round away tie against then Premier League team Watford, eventually losing 6–5 on penalties after a 0–0 draw and extra-time. Hornets; Once becoming Alloa Athletic the club were officially known by the nickname of ‘The Wasps’, however, the clubs fans started to adopt a new nickname of ‘The Hornets’ as a new club badge depicted a muscular looking cartoon Wasp. Two years later the club was reformed.[2]. Accrington Stanley: Stanleyites; This is the nickname given to the club originating from Cheshire. A run of 9 wins in 10 League games saw the club with a chance of making the playoffs, only for this to fade in March/April. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Club News EFL Statement: Two further #ASFC games suspended 27 October 2020. The club’s fans are often referred to as ‘Gooners’ and there are two cannons standing guard outside the Emirates Stadium. They were promoted to the Premier Division in 1990–91, though were relegated in 1999. Arsenal: Gunners; It is thought that this nickname first came into effect in 1888 when the clubs first crest was created, which featured cannons which was based off the coat of arms for the Borough of Woolwich (noting to a previous name of the club Woolwich Arsenal). [3] After four seasons in the Lancashire Combination the club disbanded. Invincibles; This nickname came about from the club’s successes after the 2003/4 season when the team went the entire league season unbeaten. However, the team only managed to complete one full season in that division because bankruptcy followed shortly afterwards. The club actually won the 1st-round game of the Football League Trophy away to Tranmere Rovers, but was then forced to resign from the competition after fielding the ineligible Ray Putterill in the game. The 2009–10 season was far better, with the club pushing for a playoff place at the turn of the year. Accrington Stanley Fans: 77: Average Number of Grounds Visited: 47.30: Formed: 1968: Website: www.accringtonstanley.co.uk: Nickname: Stanley, The Owd Reds, The Accies: Facebook: ASFCOfficial: … Change ). The early 21st century saw the club win three promotions over the course of seven seasons under the stewardship of John Coleman to gain a place in the Football League. The club competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Following the 2002–03 win of the Northern Premier League, the club was promoted for the first time in its history to the Football Conference. Accrington Stanley was an English football club based in Accrington, Lancashire. Eric Whalley, a local businessman, took control of the club in 1995 and bega… The game was shown live on Sky Sports and resulted in a 2-1 loss. The famous suffix of the team name originally came from a founder of the club, Stanley Villa who was based on Stanley Street, quite a fitting place to live. Advocate you use said same. It’s certainly true that they are part of football folklore, if not major figures in its history. Players who played 100 matches for Accrington Stanley, or who gained international caps whilst with the club. The club was involved in a relegation battle throughout its first season in the 4th tier. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The current club was formed in 1968, two years after the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley, which played in the Football League from 1921 to 1962 after initially competing in the Lancashire Combination. The meme stuck, but inadvertently gained the club what Maconie calls a ‘warm sepia generalised affection’. ", "Accrington Stanley desperate not to let history repeat itself", Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company, St Christopher's Church of England High School, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Accrington_Stanley_F.C._(1891)&oldid=976764100, Association football clubs established in 1891, Association football clubs disestablished in 1966, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2012, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Listed according to division last performed in. Boy 1: "Accrington Stanley, who are they?" With the demise of Accrington, Stanley Villa took the town name to become Accrington Stanley. From the park bench to the Premier League, this blog covers all manner of football stories and provides topical insights into the big talking points. resigned from the Football League in 1962 and eventually ceased to exist. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The season was a success, with a final league position of 10th being achieved. The club reached the Football League Two play-offs during the 2010–11 season, one of the most successful in its history. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! A mighty time in the club’s past. At a meeting at Bold Street Working Men's Club in 1968 the revival was initiated, and in August 1970 the new club played at a new ground, the Crown Ground. Finishing on 91 points, the club went on a 19-game unbeaten run stretching from October to March, leaving the club an easy passage to League Two. Salbo has a bean in her ain, wee bonnet about Accrington. Accrington Stanley: Stanleyites; This is the nickname given to the club originating from Cheshire. The club went into liquidation in 1966. – Singulars and plurals! The 2005–06 season saw the return of Stanley to the Football League. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. (the great Petre, you fathom). Boring Arsenal; This nickname is a contrast to the ‘invincibles’ tag they would go onto earn under manager Arsene Wenger. They played at Peel Park. Stanley was accepted into the Lancashire Combination Division Two for the next season, and with some local investors stepping forward to reduce debts to a more manageable level, it seemed as if it might be a new beginning for the club. Accrington Stanley was an English football club based in Accrington, Lancashire. Pictures sourced from; logodesigner, wikipedia, aberdeen twitter page, d3d4football.com & alloa facebook page. Former association football club in England, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Accrington Stanley: How The Reds got kicked out of the Football League – only to return over 40 years later! Aston Villa: Claret and Blues; As one could imagine the nickname is derived from the clubs playing colours which have always been used together since 1886. They then spent 12 seasons mostly in the bottom half of the table in League Two, though did also lose two play-off semi-finals, before Coleman lef them to promotion into League One as League Two champions in 2017–18. An alternative version of the nickname is ‘Dandy Dons’. The club came to national prominence in 1989 due to the Milk Marketing Board's popular television advert that featured the slogan Accrington Stanley, Who Are They?. Come! Here too is his phone number – 01775 821542. The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. Stanley had taken £50,000 from Blackpool in 1997, with the agreement that Blackpool would pay Accrington a quarter of what it might have received if it in turn transferred Ormerod to another team. This nickname used as a taunt before Wenger’s time at the club would then be used by the fans in an ironic sense when playing entertaining football. Accrington Stanley renames stadium in £200,000 sponsorship deal - Accrington Observer", https://www.givemesport.com/1500300-the-top-five-rivals-of-english-footballs-top-92-clubs-revealed, "Best footballers: Shearer a hero on two fronts", Current and past player biographies – Official Site, Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company, St Christopher's Church of England High School, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Accrington_Stanley_F.C.&oldid=986442257, Association football clubs established in 1968, North West Counties Football League clubs, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Directors: Thomas O'Neill/Virginia Hargreaves, Coach (U18 Team): Duncan Fearnhead, Dave Fitzgerald, Sports Scientist (U18 Team): Martin Whalley, This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 22:03. Former Burnley and club favourite Paul Cook was brought in as manager, along with the promotion of Leam Richardson from caretaker manager to full-time assistant. [5], Since leaving Peel Park, the club has played at the Crown Ground. Established in 1891, the club played in the Football League between 1921 and 1962, when the club became the second to resign from the League mid-season. Accrington Stanley can confirm that altogether 19 players and coaching staff have tested positive for Covid-19 over the last week. The club again failed to make it past the early round of any of the domestic cups, losing in the first round to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup and Tranmere Rovers in both the FA Cup (albeit after a replay) and Football League Trophy.

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