Accrington are going to Europe! Minnows embark on adventure this summer (sort of)

It’s not often you hear ‘Accrington Stanley’ and ‘Europe’ mentioned in the same breath, nor would you hear of an ‘old banger’ rocking up in Monte Carlo every day.

That will all change next month though as Accrington's managing director Rob Heys will attempt to get to the glamorous principality in three days as part of the famous Monte Carlo Or Bust rally challenge.

The club, who finished 18th in League Two last season, have unveiled the car set to take them into Europe as they aim to raise 10K for a new bar and revamped toilets for visitors to the Store First Stadium, following results from a fans’ survey.

The donated Volvo is covered in donated grass and football nets as it prepares to take 'Stanley into Europe'

The delights of Accrington may not be missed when Beattie's (below left) team head to Monte Carlo next month Fans revealed that stadium facilities were top of the list of ways the club could improve the matchday experience, and Rob and the team are going out of their way…literally, to please the supporters, who will also have the excitement of being managed by former England striker James Beattie next season.

The trip will take the banger – which should cost less than £250 - into France, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco, and it will be at a carnival in Accrington on the 15 June along with Rob and some of the players, who will be drumming up support for the campaign.