Accrington Observer

Overseas supporters welcomed at Wham

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ACCRINGTON Stanley recently welcomed a group of supporters from Norway to their League Two clash against Crewe Alexandra at the Wham stadium, as the club continues to bring inward investment into the local economy.

‘Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters’ were match sponsors for the game, having also celebrated their 20-year anniversar­y tour in 2023 with a visit to Accrington.

Their visit continued what has been an internatio­nal feel at the Wham stadium this season, with the club also attracting supporters from Arnhem in the Netherland­s and Brazil.

Stanley’s Arnhembase­d support attended the club’s Good Friday clash against Morecambe, while Brazilian journalist Fabricio Cardoso, his wife Monica, and their sons, Inacio and Olavo, saw Stanley beat AFC Wimbledon 2-0 back in February.

Fabricio has followed Stanley’s progress since discoverin­g the club on the PlayStatio­n, and decided to travel to Lancashire whilst visiting Europe.

David Burgess, Managing Director of Accrington Stanley, said: “It has been a great pleasure to welcome so many of our interna

tional fans to the Wham stadium this season.

“Most recently we welcomed a great set of lads

from Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters and they thoroughly enjoyed

themselves, both at the match and in Coley’s.

“As a club we are proud to attract people

into the borough from around the world, with the internatio­nal tourism boost so important

to regional profession­al football clubs like ourselves, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more of our internatio­nal supporters to the Wham stadium next season.”

 ?? KIPAX ?? Brazilian journalist Fabricio Cardoso and his family attended Stanley’s home match against AFC Wimbledon
KIPAX Brazilian journalist Fabricio Cardoso and his family attended Stanley’s home match against AFC Wimbledon
 ?? KIPAX ?? Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters at Stanley’s home game against Crewe Alexandra
KIPAX Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters at Stanley’s home game against Crewe Alexandra
 ?? KIPAX ?? ●● Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters were match sponsors for the game against Crewe
KIPAX ●● Fellowship of the Norwegian Accrington Stanley Supporters were match sponsors for the game against Crewe

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