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Accrington Stanley - the club that wouldn't die

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Alex Bell-ACC

12:41, 28 APR 2016
Updated15:29, 28 APR 2016

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The Death of Accrington Stanley Football Club What is now left of greatness the club once knew after they went out of the football league in 1962 ©Mirrorpix3 of 13
Accrington Stanley team in the 1950s - including William White, fifth from the left on the back in goalkeeper jersey4 of 13
Accrington Stanley prize draw in 1970. Photo: Garth Dawson5 of 13
John Coleman the manager of Accrington Stanley celebrates after a penalty shootout during the FA Cup second round replay match between Accrington Stanley and Bournemouth at the Interlink Express Stadium on December 15, 20036 of 13
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Accrington Stanley celebrate promotion to the Football League after the Nationwide Conference match between Woking and Accrington Stanley at the Kingfield Stadium on April 15, 2006. Photo by Gary Prior8 of 13
James Beattie the manager of Accrington Stanley looks on during a pre season friendly match between Accrington Stanley and Everton at The Store First Stadium on July 17, 2013. Photo: Alex Livesey9 of 13
Former Accrington Stanley boss Paul Cook10 of 13
Accrington Stanley celebrate promotion to the Football League after the Nationwide Conference match between Woking and Accrington Stanley at the Kingfield Stadium on April 15, 2006. Photo by Gary Prior11 of 13
Sean McConville of Accrington Stanley attempts to move past Harry Maguire of Hull City during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Accrington Stanley and Hull City at Wham Stadium on August 11, 2015. Photo: Clive Brunskill12 of 13
The real Accrington Stanley, currently vying for promotion to League One football next season, with manager John Coleman seated fourth from right13 of 13

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