| Statement from Accy 11:32 - Jan 24 with 2972 views | barryroch |
Club recognise their contribution and wish them well
Accrington Stanley recognise the immeasurable contributions made by John Coleman and Jimmy Bell, and wish them well with their future endeavours
The Reds board, shareholders, fans, players and employees have only prayers and good wishes for John and Jimmy. Our sadness at their departure is matched only by our fervent best wishes for their future.
Ilyas Khan, Chairman said “The history books of football will record that John Coleman and Jimmy Bell fulfilled and then surpassed the standards set by the very best. In terms of longevity, achievement, loyalty, dedication and professionalism. I do not think that anyone has contributed more to Accrington Stanley than the duo, and I have nothing but praise and prayers for their success. God bless him”
He added “The door will always be open to them and I know that in these difficult times I am simply echoing the sentiments of fans when I say that our debt of gratitude cannot possibly be articulated.”
Club President Peter Marsden said “John and Jimmy have been the very model of professional hard work in the modern game. In the time that I have known them they have accepted with stoic resilience whatever has been thrown at them, and come out not only ahead of the game, but with honour and dignity intact. I have hoped that the approach by Rochdale would pass, as with so many other approaches, but when John indicated his desire to move on, the board was unanimous in its reaction to ensure that we were helpful and constructive.”
Long standing Club CEO Robert Heys spoke for all the staff when he said “There were tears and emotion today when John and Jimmy came to say good bye, that will long be remembered by all. John has made an indelible mark on our hearts and all I can do is express my personal gratitude to him for his support and friendship over many years.”
John Coleman, a legend and a gentleman, but above all a damn good manager who gave his all to Accrington Stanley. We salute you.
THINK THAT SAYS IT ALL !!!!!!!!!! |  | | |  |
| Statement from Accy on 11:36 - Jan 24 with 2916 views | judd |
Bit concerned with the need to pray for him. |  |
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| Statement from Accy on 11:36 - Jan 24 with 2916 views | D_Alien |
Indeed it does
I just hope those among us who've expressed their distaste with Coleman's character will read this, and then give the guy a chance to show us what he's made of before casting any more aspersions |  |
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| Statement from Accy on 11:38 - Jan 24 with 2906 views | sweetcorn |
| Statement from Accy on 11:36 - Jan 24 by judd |
Bit concerned with the need to pray for him. |
Maybe they have seen us play and realise what hes got himself into. |  |
| Leader of the little gang of immature cretins. |
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| Statement from Accy on 11:38 - Jan 24 with 2896 views | judd |
| Statement from Accy on 11:36 - Jan 24 by D_Alien |
Indeed it does
I just hope those among us who've expressed their distaste with Coleman's character will read this, and then give the guy a chance to show us what he's made of before casting any more aspersions |
But what if he takes us down? | |
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| Statement from Accy on 11:39 - Jan 24 with 2893 views | Scunnydale |
Jesus. I can't think of any manager that's left to a statement like that.
I think, from a club of similar stature and location to ours, that speaks volumes. Granted, it was Coleman and Bell who got Accy to the stature they're at now...
Can't wait for their tenure to get up and running. Delighted they're on board. |  | | |
| Statement from Accy on 11:41 - Jan 24 with 2876 views | D_Alien |
| Statement from Accy on 11:38 - Jan 24 by judd |
But what if he takes us down? |
Then he'll just have to GAIN promotion! | |
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| Statement from Accy on 11:43 - Jan 24 with 2857 views | judd |
| Statement from Accy on 11:41 - Jan 24 by D_Alien |
Then he'll just have to GAIN promotion! |
Nice one. | |
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| Statement from Accy on 12:08 - Jan 24 with 2789 views | macro |
maybe it was lucky that Accy's captain was sold the week before to PNE and this made Coleman realise to a greater extent that he had taken accy as far as he could |  | | |
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| Statement from Accy on 12:13 - Jan 24 with 2754 views | bilbobaggins |
if we do stay up and go onto greater things i hope we recognize how dignified the Accrington board have been and maybe in some way help by at least playing a pre season friendly against them once a year which would bring them much needed cash |  | | |
| Statement from Accy on 12:35 - Jan 24 with 2666 views | DaleAwaydayBot |
| Statement from Accy on 12:13 - Jan 24 by bilbobaggins |
if we do stay up and go onto greater things i hope we recognize how dignified the Accrington board have been and maybe in some way help by at least playing a pre season friendly against them once a year which would bring them much needed cash |
I would gladly go Accrington Stanley in a Pre-season Friendly miss having them Away. Great Memories even walking there 2 seasons back  |  |
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| Statement from Accy on 12:39 - Jan 24 with 2627 views | barryroch |
| Statement from Accy on 12:35 - Jan 24 by DaleAwaydayBot |
I would gladly go Accrington Stanley in a Pre-season Friendly miss having them Away. Great Memories even walking there 2 seasons back |
Brilliant Idea. Miss going to Accy. | | | |
| Statement from Accy on 12:56 - Jan 24 with 2541 views | TVOS1907 |
| Statement from Accy on 11:38 - Jan 24 by judd |
But what if he takes us down? |
Will there be a coach to take us down? |  |
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| Statement from Accy on 12:57 - Jan 24 with 2524 views | judd |
| Statement from Accy on 12:56 - Jan 24 by TVOS1907 |
Will there be a coach to take us down? |
U12's | |
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| Statement from Accy on 13:28 - Jan 24 with 2451 views | D_Alien |
| Statement from Accy on 12:57 - Jan 24 by judd |
U12's |
Isn't that a nazi submarine? | |
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| Statement from Accy on 13:35 - Jan 24 with 2424 views | judd |
| Statement from Accy on 13:28 - Jan 24 by D_Alien |
Isn't that a nazi submarine? |
I thought they'd been cancelled | |
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| Statement from Accy on 22:43 - Jan 24 with 2235 views | leicesterdale |
Hugely impressed by this statement from Accington. Takes huge courage to wish a departing manager such sentiments, great credit to Accrington and those who run the club. | | | |
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