In the not too distant past, time was measured in seasons; the country would plan its annual tasks around the four very different times of year.

Indeed if jobs or employees were looking a bit ropey you could get away with seeing how they get on between now and the 'back end'.

Now, I don't know whether to blame global warming or Sky TV for the lack of patience, we have developed as football fans but after eight years of loyal service, John Coleman has endured a turbulent couple of weeks.

Sometimes it is just best to put the recent past behind you and concentrate on the immediate future, least said soonest mended is a phrase that many folk on football internet chat rooms (myself included) would do well to remember.

This week we entertained the good people of Chesterfield a town which, according to Wikipedia (so it must be true), is famous for its 1970's shopping precinct.

Anyway, back to the football a gritty determined second half effort saw the Reds come back from a goal down to win 2-1 and claim all three points at home for the first time since October.

As we approach the festive season things are looking well for Stanley all that we are missing is a few fans so get down to the FES over Christmas.