Accrington Stanley Milk Ad Celebrates Legacy

As Accrington Stanley gears up for their FA Cup clash against Liverpool, the iconic 1989 milk advertisement featuring the line 'Accrington Stanley... who are they?' has resurfaced in public consciousness. This ad, created to promote the health benefits of milk, humorously highlighted the club's obscurity at the time but has since become a cultural touchstone, generating £10,000 for the team. The ad features Carl Rice and Kevin Spaine, with Rice's character asserting that drinking milk is key to becoming a great footballer, echoing the sentiment from Liverpool legend Ian Rush. Rush, who is still associated with the ad despite not appearing in it, reflects on its impact, noting that even younger fans recognize him more for the commercial than his scoring record. Accrington's inclusion in the ad was initially meant to target Tottenham Hotspur, but their objection led to the club's unexpected fame. The upcoming match at Anfield brings this nostalgic narrative full circle as the club embraces its history.