I have been doing this for longer than I care to remember, and I have a long list of people to thank for their help. Frank Clayton, who was a young fan during Stanley's last season has perhaps provided more information than anyone, but I shouldn't forget Mick Blakeman or Neil Brown. Others include: Helen Barrett, Tony Brown, Tony Cronshaw, Peter Wilson Cunliffe, Garth Dawson, John Dewhurst (Bradford City), Catherine Duckworth, Mark Elliott (Aldershot), Peter Holme (Football Museum), June Huntingdon, John Laidler and Terry Rowley (Altrincham), Kevin McCormick (Berwick R.), Johnny Meynell (Halifax), Les Pilkington, Chris Sendall, Chas Sumner (Chester), Gil Upton (Tranmere), a chap from Hartlepool whose name I lost, my brother Eddie who kept me on the track for many years, and many more. Apologies to those left out.

Mike Pickup, a player during the last season was very helpful as was ex-player and manager Jimmy Hinksman, but all the ex-players that I contacted were friendly and helpful; including Dave Baron, Joe Devlin, Bob Gordon, Alex Hamilton, Bert Scott, Terry Neville, Peter Vipham and Bob Wilson.

Photographs were provided by Frank Clayton, Tony Cunningham, Garth Dawson, John Dewhurst, June Huntingdon, Fabrizio Pugi, Phil Whalley and Owd Bert.

BOOKS

I have read what I could get my hands on about Accrington Stanley, but two books stand out. Accrington Stanley-A Complete Record 1894-1962 by Mike Jackman and Garth Dykes was published as far back as 1991. It is one of the best in the Breedon Series, as it has a lot of information apart from the traditional line-up grids and scores. A full list of friendlies is an unusual feature, and a full Who's Who also adds value. Well, not quite a full Who's Who as the 1961-62 season is inexplicably ignored. This is one reason why I have put a Who's Who for the 61-62 squad on this site.

Images of Sport-Accrington Stanley Football Club by Burnley fan Phil Whalley is ten years younger, published in 2001. It concentrates on images, and there are many, rather than statistics, but is a good read. It also has a fairly comprehensive account of the reformed Accrington Stanley (1968) club.