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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Doolan deflated but proud after Stanley draw
John Doolan admitted he felt a bit deflated but proud after Accrington Stanley were denied a winning start to their League Two campaign. A brilliant Tyler Walton goal put Stanley ahead before the Gills, who are one of the pre-season favourites, levelled 11 minutes from time when Armani Little's curling corner was helped into the net by Stanley defender Devon Matthews. 'I am a little bit deflated as we probably should have won the game but I am proud of the players, getting a point out of the game in the end," said Doolan. "They showed great character. 'At half-time I was saying about the way we played in pre-season, we played well against tough opposition and the test is can you do it when you are playing for three points? 'We showed it in flashes in the first half and looked the better team. 'I was pleased with the way we started the second half. It was a great run from Tyler and he showed power and pace and it was a quality finish. If he carries on producing that consistently he won't be playing at this level. 'I thought we would go on and get a second but we have got to learn from the goal we gave away, it was a mistake. 'I always say, if you aren't going to win the game then make sure you don't lose it, so it's a point on the board.' Blackburn-born Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth said he had plenty of positives to take from their opening day draw. 'We had a style we wanted to employ, trying to get down the sides, and we did it well in the first half and had some decent spells," he said. 'There was a 20-minute spell in the second half where Accrington were on top and they got their goal and we were more messy and direct. 'We made changes and they gave us the impetus. The way the lads have fought to get back in the game, it was thoroughly deserved. 'We have got a lot of positives and now I am looking forward to building on it. 'It wasn't a game of great quality, I know we have to play more, but when you come to Accrington you know they will scrap and fight. They have some good players but you have to match the fight. 'I am proud to take a point as many teams will come here and not get anything.'
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Accrington sign King's Lynn defender Sass
Accrington Stanley have signed King's Lynn Town left-back Freddie Sass on a two-year 23-year-old former Marine man joins Stanley as a free agent after making 33 appearances in his one season with the Linnets."I am buzzing to be here. It's been a dream of mine to reach the EFL - it's a really proud moment for me and my family and something I am extremely grateful for," he told the club website., external"I have seen Devon Matthews and Tyler Walton here, players I used to play with, and for it to finally happen, I can't put it into words. I am so grateful to be here."
