ACCRINGTON STANLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

Early day motion 1987, tabled 19 April 2006 by Greg Pope (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House congratulates Accrington Stanley Football Club on its return to the Football League after an absence of 44 years; notes the widespread affection which exists throughout the game for Accrington Stanley; and believes that, as Accrington was a founder member of the Football League, football is coming home.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Scottish National Party 1.