The inside track on Accrington Stanley: ‘We hope it’s a day and game to remember’Liverpool host Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Accrington manager John Doolan has a good pedigree, having worked under John Coleman and Jimmy Bell at Stanley and as assistant to Alan Stubbs at Hibernian. The club has a small budget and relies on developing players who can move on to bigger clubs. Accrington’s key players include goalkeeper Billy Crellin, defender Zack Awe, and midfielder Shaun Whalley. The club has a historic connection with Liverpool, having played their inaugural league game at Anfield in 1892.
