Stanley's 24-hour line for facts

From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, first published Monday 15th Sep 2003.

ACCRINGTON Stanley fans will be able to get round-the-clock information on forthcoming games with the launch of a new fan line today.

The new service will carry ticket prices, kick-off times, and other general information about fixtures.

And fans have hailed it as another sign of Stanley's return to prominence.

The deal has also been a good result for the Blackburn company which installed the system and is now talking to other football clubs with a view to installing similar facilities.

Rob Heys, club administrator, said the new facilities would take the heat off staff at the club.

He said: "It gives brief information for the next fixture. It will come into its own when we get a rainy day because we get so many people ringing to ask if the game is still on. It's just quick access to information for people, and it's 24-hours a day which is helpful."

Tony Raynor, managing director of Blackburn company Abbey Telecom, said: "Telecoms is very often left to the last moment when it can be critical for a business. After our success with Accrington Stanley we are now talking to a number of other football clubs from all leagues to improve their supporter relationship management."

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