That appeared the only blemish on the original ad’s legacy until ... on the television – an advert for milk involving Accrington Stanley. He played a part in that advertisement.

The famous 1980s milk advert coined the well-known phrase "Accrington Stanley - who are they?" which still echoes around Liverpool today. The ad featured two young football fans, played by actors ...

A boy synonymous with the famous "Accrington Stanley, who are they" milk advert ... and even starred in the famous television ad for the Milk Marketing Board in 1989. Spaine was one of two boys ...

Commissioned by the Milk Marketing Board to promote ... of around £240 today) for the ad -has maintained a close relationship with Accrington Stanley, attending matches as a guest of honour ...

Kevin Spaine, the boy known for his role in the iconic "Accrington Stanley, who are they" milk ... even starred in the famous television ad for the Milk Marketing Board in 1989.

Stanley, who are based in Lancashire, are perhaps best known among English football fans for a Milk Marketing Board television commercial in the 1980s, which gently mocked the team’s obscurity.

Ian Rush does, indeed, still drink milk – and he will actually be doing so at Anfield when Accrington Stanley visit for their FA Cup third round tie. The 63-year-old may be famous for being the ...

The story of Accrington Stanley, Liverpool, and the 1989 milk advert reflects football’s rich tapestry of culture, humour, and occasional tragedy. For Accrington, their inclusion in the ad helped ...