ACCRINGTON STANLEY F.C.

Early day motion 1153, tabled 7 May 2003 by Greg Pope (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House congratulates Accrington Stanley Football Club on becoming champions of the Unibond League Premier Division, and thereby winning promotion to the Nationwide Conference; notes that it is a magnificent achievement to gain 100 points during the course of the season; further notes that Accrington Stanley are a world famous name in football and that their success will be widely popular; and passes on its best wishes to club chairman, Eric Whalley, manager, John Coleman, and all the players and fans.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 2.