Why isn't Accrington Stanley called Accrington Oliver?
I thought it was @Accy cyclist that asked the questions.
I actually live in Accrington while Accy Cyclist doesn't.
Why isn't Accrington Stanley called Accrington Oliver?
Following on from that, why do FIFA recoginse a garden shed?Because the club was formed after a meeting at Stanley St working men's club, which is on Stanley St in Accrington.
Why isn't Accrington Stanley called Accrington Oliver?
Because the club was formed after a meeting at Stanley St working men's club, which is on Stanley St in Accrington. They wanted a name to follow the town's name, so they chose the name of the club and street.
And I thought it was because of a comical reference!
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To what may i ask?
Oh right.Stanley Laurel & Oliver Hardy
Anything to do with this ? http://www.literacyshed.com/the-world-cup-shed.htmlFollowing on from that, why do FIFA recoginse a garden shed?
Open to anyone, for genuine answers.