HOLT’S STANLEY GROUND BOOST

By Tom Blackett
LEAGUE ONE
ACCRINGTON Stanley have received a boost with the news that owner Andy Holt has completed the purchase of the land at the Wham Stadium.
It was previously owned by Hyndburn Council and the Reds paid a lease but the land now belongs to the club, who won the League Two title last term.
“The price was fixed and assessed independently, I asked for no favours from Hyndburn Council and they have been smashing,” said Mr Holt.
“It means, if the club does ever hit hard times again, they do not have to pay a lease on the land. It cost £...

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