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I had an email from the Hartley Match Secretary who says the Hartley game is ALL TICKET. You need to check carefully otherwise there could be some dissapointed fans.
Paul (pturrell_2001@hotmail.com)
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 23:49:50 (PST)
Hey Paul, what a great match report :o)
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
London, - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 15:45:21 (PST)
Yes having Scalesey there yesterday was great. When you think back we have had some great centre backs with skill and not just stoppers eg Scales, Thorn and Perry
ark leadon
harlow, - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 15:16:33 (PST)
John,no it was Passmore.He had one stitch and came back on.
Aideen (donsfan30@hotmail.com)
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 13:51:42 (PST)
Re: Match report; wasn't it Lee Sidwell who picked up the head injury?
John Ivers
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 13:30:23 (PST)
Johny Scales could still probably do a job for AFC. What a player he was!! One of my all time favs.
alan- no1 dons fan!
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:58:58 (PST)
Matt - Tickets were on sale yesterday for the game but it's not all ticket they just wanted an idea of numbers in advance also a lot of these clubs are not used to dealing with large amounts of money so by selling in advance they reduce the amount of cash they have on the day.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:36:48 (PST)
Paul, is next weeks away game at HW all ticket only ? As my mate who lives over there said the local papers are reporting this and saying AFC Dons have got their share already and no tickets will be on sale on the door ?
Cheers
Matt
Matt
Crawley - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:07:33 (PST)
Debs - It was a bit flat but shortly after you went a few of the players + emo & lee came in but not the usual standard of karaoke that we normally have.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:06:36 (PST)
What on earth happened to the karaoke on Saturday night?!! It never really got off the ground and I don't think the compere helped when he played "Seasons in the Sun"! When we left as it was getting too smoky for Ken anyway as well as there not being much atmosphere, the two of us saw all the players next door! I wonder if it had been more successful if more of them had come in with us! Good result too for us with our 2-1 win!
Debs
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 11:51:59 (PST)
I think going back to Merton is a long term goal. People are worried because we might have to spend money on someone elses ground plus the fact that Kingstonian is a good ground.(capacity, covered facilities, etc)
mark leadon (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 07:11:20 (PST)
Richard - Hope I havent lost one of your posts (you started your last one with 2) if so sorry I cut back the guestbook so that it wouldn't take two long to load.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 03:54:12 (PST)
1.) Reading fans very negative responses to our possible move to T & M it does seem hugely ironic that for 10+ years fans have been pleading to go back to Merton and when a suggestion to do so comes along every cannot say NO quick enough. This is only a stepping stone move, we were never going to buy a £12m ground in Merton and move in straight away and if we need to such an arrangement to give us a chance of promotion then what other choice is there? After all it is a nice yet little ground and Plough Lane was scarcely 'State of the Art'.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 03:53:58 (PST)
2.) I thought it a bit rich to read in the programme that Sean Daly thought the other teams were bringing AFCW down to their level! I have been surprised how good the passing has been from most sides who visited Kingsmeadow this season and just how awful ours has been recently. The passing from midfield yesterday was awful and I do not mean the excellent Frankum or Neil Robson! I do find this attitude worryingly arrogant and hope this is not a reflection of why we are constantly go 1 and 2 goals down every game. Would like to hear otherfans comments on this....
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 03:50:27 (PST)
every1 next saturday I cannot make the trip 2 Hartney Wintney, & coz T&M r away @ worthing I am planning 2 go 2 kingsmeadow 2 c k's v Sutton United. My daughter Jade plays in the Morden Little League and her game is an 11am KO, with a penalty competition afterwards; therefore there appears no way that i could make the 'Dons' KO since HW is over 1 hour on the train and 2 miles from the station. Thanks paul for ur earlier txt msg it will b very much appreciated by us both.
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 03:27:31 (PST)
Dear Paul. Went to Wolves v Francise although only a draw 3 francise players booked. only 40 or 50 fans turned up. no police in sight. only club stewarts. officially only 15 tickets sold rest paid on gate. Also the game was not by any means something to shout about. it comes to something when at half time in the kick for cash challenge the annoucer cracks a remark about finding a Wimbledon fan. and then when the chap comes on the pitch our commentator rubs his hand down the front of his shirt and says sorry but I though it was a dirt mark but said it was the club badge. I took it from his remarks that he was against francising. OH forgot to mention the guy from their little group said he was from France. and he was over here to see Francise FC. play. he didn't do any good at the challenge either, so I reckon that the Wolves are against Francising. what a good feeling it was to see that a top club can support our cause.If not by action but by words. AFC WIMBLEDON truly does have support. up the DONS.
wolveswomble (oapollo69@msn.com)
Wolverhampton, WEST MIDLANDS ENGLAND - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 15:03:53 (PST)
OHHH GUYMANNNNNNNNNNN.IS ALL OVERPLEASE ..
GUYYYYYYYYMAN
- Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 15:03:18 (PST)
2,700 odd....and yes we deserved it!
Bad Mutha
- Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 14:59:39 (PST)
Couldnt go today unfortunately. Had to work. How many there? Did we deserve it?
guy (guy@hotmail.com)
southfields, - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 13:57:09 (PST)
Andrew from San Diego - Nice to meet you today hope you heard the message on the PA.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 12:48:58 (PST)
Jake - Will be posting a message from Danny that he put on W&WW yesterday I think everyone will like it.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 17, 2003 at 10:29:10 (PST)
I am feeling a bit sorry for Danny Roberts who has now left the club this week, after falling further in getting a chance of first team football. Although not the most talented I think he represented our early afc days with a lot of enthusiasm and dedication. Thanks danny.
Jake Hetherington (jake.angel@virgin.net)
- Friday, January 17, 2003 at 07:42:25 (PST)
"grow up u bunch of children." Hmmm. No capitals and text-speak, I'm sure Stuart is middle-aged.
Martin D
- Friday, January 17, 2003 at 06:41:05 (PST)
Looks like Karaoke @ K's Saturday night.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 17, 2003 at 01:13:09 (PST)
Service broadcast - Just to let you know that I will be updating the site tonight once I get home from the Tooting & Mitcham London Senior Cup match tonight.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 04:45:14 (PST)
Stuart - We do follow the dons and what fun we doing so, Did you go to the Withdean game.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 04:43:45 (PST)
u guys need 2 grow up ever heard of loyal support!im a dons fan and would follow them through thick or thin!grow up u bunch of children and follow the dons!UP THE DONS
stuart evans
worthing, england - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 04:12:39 (PST)
Its good to see that Terry has signed 2 experienced defenders, as this may stem the steady leak of goals that we have conceded recently, hopefully this will enable him to establish a regular central partnership, which has been lacking so far in the season!
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
- Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 03:19:38 (PST)
Sorry Chessington & Hook vs Cove Postponed, 2 many teams with similar names around! lol
John Ivers
- Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 03:02:28 (PST)
Frimley Green 3 - Cove 2; Chessington United vs Ash Postponed as reported on the non-league football paper website
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
- Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 02:21:11 (PST)
Frimley Green 3 - Cove 2
as reported on the non-league football website
John Ivers
- Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 02:18:54 (PST)
Rickent: from what i can gather the ash game was postponed!
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 13:22:50 (PST)
Did Ash play last night-cant see the result anywhere
Rickent
- Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 10:35:30 (PST)
I have just had a look at t & mitcham photo's.And as someone who follows non league football at Southern League Premier standard i would say its one of the best around.The only other option close by thats bigger would be Sutton Utd's.650 seats is the most you will get at this level.( out of ten teams would love to play there.
Grant
eastbourne, - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 11:19:29 (PST)
There is surely a way of having a 3 year plan and being at Kingstonian, even with the threat of Brentford.
guy (guy88@hotmail.com)
southfields, - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 03:20:20 (PST)
Rob - No news yet on the Netherne game as soon as I know will put details on here.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 00:01:56 (PST)
serge- u being serious? how can you say such a thing before knowing all the facts? is it because kingsmeadow is nearer to you by any chance? So even if we would be charged less rent and even if we would make more money at T&M we should stay at Ks? We cant get a three year deal at Ks which is a condition for the Ryman league to go up so do we just stay in the CCL? Anyway, my personal view is that until I have more information I will not decide. We need to be told which club will charge us less rent, which club is likely to make us more money etc etc. I am 900 million % against us spending any money on anyone elses ground however.
Hash
- Monday, January 13, 2003 at 17:25:14 (PST)
No 2 TM. YES 2 Kingsmeadow.
Serge (serge@hotmail.com)
Haywards Heath, UK - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 13:42:37 (PST)
Hi Paul, do you know if the Nertherne Village v Carshalton Athletic reserves has been re-arranged as yet?
rob (rob@afc-wombles.com)
wimbledon, missing football state :-( uk - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 12:51:08 (PST)
I have got to say no as well. Like someone else said, we should enquire what Brentford are doing more vigorously (maybe people have already done this behind the scenes). Keep our money for when we need it for our own ground!
markleadon (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 06:07:19 (PST)
Went to look for Frenford's ground near Fairlop on Saturday. Found wrong one as since learnt all floodlit games played in Ilford.
Saw from tube a Ford Utd FC sign at Barkingside & went to investigate. Finished up watching Barkingside v Stansted in Essex League Cup First Leg match. Barkingside two places above Stansted. Final result 5 -1 to Barkingside. B have two nippy forwards who never stop running, midfield hard working. Stansted unlucky with first (deflection off referee put B through) then goalie played on with worsening stiff leg (couldn't get up if down towards end of game) and lost best defender - had been pressing nippy forwards hard - through injury at halftime. Three goals in second included great run and shot and pull back from by-line for classic header. Stansted goal in first was like Wallingford's first - only it went straight in off Stansted player when goalie mis-handled. This was B's first team, whom we play when re-arranged. They recently beat Woodford 7 - 0.
According to B people, winners of AFC v B are away (is this right?) to Ford Utd, who do play there - and have garden shed masquerading as club shop. Info in case we do go there. Ground is by station, but on opposite side to entrance, have to go down approach, then over bridge, then back to ground. Ground has shallow covered stand along one side; covered, but not terraced, other side. Far end open. Near end more like rows of galleries than terraces. Tea bar (large teas 50p, huge trays of chips) near turnstiles. Only toilets I saw were in club house (inside turnstiles) but these were inadequate with Saturday's crowd of 60 - 70; there was a queue of 6 or so!. Must be others as Ford Utd high in Ryman, but unclear where. No pub in immediate vicinity.
Programme alleged that Frenford v AFC was to be at Ilford on 18/01, but Kris and Eric confirmed this incorrect when asked at Tooting yesterday. Apparently incorrectly shown on other info too.
John Dolan (dolanjo@email.lul.co.uk)
- Monday, January 13, 2003 at 05:44:17 (PST)
Ash and the rest of the Dons who have come to our home matches (Incl Wallingford & Cove). Thanks for all you've done for the clubs in the C C L! Its not just the financial side, its the high profile that you give to all the league. ALL THE VERY BEST IN FINDING YOUR GROUND, IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT BACK TO PLOUGH LANE!!
John P
Walton Casuals, - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 04:14:15 (PST)
We should put a clause in any contract that T&M must clean up after they use the stadium. On Sunday the kitchen, directors room and the anouncers area had dirty cups and rubbish on the floor. If this is how they present thier club to us on the hope of a joint venture they did not impress me.
Apart from that if we use thier stadium will it detract from our argument for us to have our own stadium in Merton?
Michael (michael.briggs@william-reed.co.uk)
- Monday, January 13, 2003 at 01:08:02 (PST)
Have not posted before but I thought I should because of the important topic. In my opinion, it all comes down to if we are serios about having OUR OWN GROUND. If we are, then we must not spend on a short term solution. I say NO too.
steven thompson (steventhomps@btintenet.com)
cheam, - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 15:23:43 (PST)
We should not do this because we should not spend our money on someone else's ground. All our money needs to go in buying our own - (plough lane hopeefully) We need to put out feelers to Brentford and find out "what the hell they are doing". They would surely tell us unofficially. If we move to Tooting and Brentford dont then what a mistake. I say we should stay at Kingsmeadow. Lets have some continuity for once too! I vote "no"
alan- no 1 dons fan!
- Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 14:41:08 (PST)
I must add this comment. I took time to go round Imperial Field this morning, first with my children and then on a 'guided tour'. Though I agree with Anna's sentiments on the long term outcome. I have to say that with the improvements planned this would appear to be the best forward step for our football club, I would only vote for the move if the ground improvements were granted before, and not after any vote.
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 11:03:40 (PST)
I'm unconvinced. We are just financing another club's ground, when we may not even be there after 3 years. It will take loads out of the clubs money which we need to make every Don's fans' dream come true ~ our own ground (pref @ Plough Lane). However, Brentford have first refusals of Kingsmeadow for the next 7 years, and we need to have a definite ground for the next 3 years to go up to Rymans. Also, the deadline for Brentford to say whether or not they want Kingsmeadow for next season is after our deadling as to whether or not we want IF for next season.
Personally though, I am unconvinced and shall be voting against the move. I do not want another S*lhurst Park senario.
Anna (little_afcwomble@wisa.org.uk)
London, England - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 09:17:03 (PST)
I love this site great
keep off
william (mugu@mugu.com)
usa, usa - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 08:51:25 (PST)
sorry about all the typos in my statement, but you should all get the jist of what i'm trying to say!
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
- Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 08:09:22 (PST)
everyone I feel that the ground is very good, with lots of scope for further development. the problem in this being 'who will pay for it?' as said by several people at today's open session.
The gound itself is good,but will definitely require further development prior to AFC Dons taking up residence. namely the fact that at present there are 'only' 650 seats, and it would appear that there is a lot of 'wasted space', under the present stand and where the proposed stans would be. I would invisage this space would be ideal for use as storage space. opposite the gandstand I would like to se extension to the present 2 steps, by the 1/2 way line, to the full length of that side of the gound with possibly further steps, or seating added at a further date.
Overall I feel that at present the ground is too small for our fan base, but if planning approval is gained for the developments outlined it woukd become a perfect base from which to start AFC Dons rise in non-league football.
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 07:45:28 (PST)
Anyone got any views on the Tooting & Mitcham Open Day? I will post what I thought of it later with a few pictures that I took and have also been e-mailed to me.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 07:01:20 (PST)
John - I can honestly say when I heard that the game was off I though I hope John gets this message some how. I will drop you an e-mail.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 09:50:48 (PST)
Paul: If you have not already been thanked enough, please let me add my thanks to you for texting that the game today was called off. I had literally just stepped onto Platfom 8 at Wimbledon Station, when upon shouting across to Ken & Debs, they informed me that they had just received your text message. I met up with them and after deciding to go for a coffee in Centre Court, I happily endured a further 15 minute queue to obtain a refund on my rail ticket to Bookham (I'd just spent 15 minutes obtaining it)
Old saying:"If you don't ask, you don't get"
though travelling to another game was an option we decided to head back home, for me to do more laundry.
My first Saturday afternoon at home since August 3rd 2002!
I would appreciate you sending me, or letting me know your mobile number when i see you before next week's interesting return fixture against Godalming & Guildford!!
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 08:46:34 (PST)
Netherne game just been called off. Might have to make a trip to walton vs cove.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 03:22:27 (PST)
I work with Terry Eames - jealous? Mmmmmmmmmmmm
He always leave work early. Lucky sod!
Sparky Marky (mark.2.chilvers@bt.com)
Crawley, UK - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 15:51:17 (PST)
John P - Thanks, it was me who posted by the way. Seriously, you guys have really helped us enjoy our football again, it's been a great 2002, let's hope this year can top that with promotion to the Ryman 1st South (or whatever league with the proposed restructuring going on).
ash
- Friday, January 10, 2003 at 14:11:19 (PST)
got a better map on the AFC Website, clearly showing the ground! pity the station is so far away.
Hope to see u there!
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 13:46:00 (PST)
Everyone; I'm interested in going to the Bookham V Netherne Village game and was wondering how many other wacky wombles were suffering withdrawal symptoms, as its going to be 2 weeks between AFC games.
I would also appreciate further directions on how to get to the game! & ticket prices, etc.
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
London, Surrey United Kingdom - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 12:35:36 (PST)
I notice someone put a thank you on our message board for the enjoyable season. It was greatly appreciated by the club. I was so pleasantly surprised that took it me ten days to get over it! In all honesty I think its us who really ought to be thanking you! You'll always welcome at the Riverbank Stadium (I suspect we might see a few of you on 5th May )
John P
Walton Casuals, - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 12:19:05 (PST)
There are just so many things that a girl should know, and one of them is not to have breakfast with Paul Raymond ;o)
Martin
- Friday, January 10, 2003 at 09:03:37 (PST)
Debs - It's a case of when both teams can play them game I will be suprised if it is a saturday as I think we only have one free saturday at the moment and that may have another game down for it for either team.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 07:33:21 (PST)
Well I know I should have been expecting it, but it's still been a right let-down to hear that tomorrow's game is off. The way things are going, I'll need a bigger purse - to be able to take all the tickets for the postponed games! Paul - do they try to make it another Saturday when they rearrange it, or is it a case of whenever they can even it means having it on a weekday night? Yours sincerely, Gutted
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Friday, January 10, 2003 at 06:05:10 (PST)
As expected Saturday's game at Cobham has been called off due to a frozen pitch.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 04:44:17 (PST)
Martin - Well she had to be up early this morning as we left the house at about 8:00 this morning, breakfast was nice :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 04:21:09 (PST)
Paul, no sign of her. She must have had a prior engagement.
Martin D
- Friday, January 10, 2003 at 01:58:59 (PST)
Hopefully our paths will cross in a few years in the football league.Keep the faith.
UP THE DALE DOWN THE ALE
dikodale (dikodale1@yahoo.com)
Rochdale, Lancs England - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 14:47:04 (PST)
Martin - How was your journey home? :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 11:29:38 (PST)
And now T&M's game tonight is off! I certainly hope I won't bump into Holly Valance on the way home ;o)
Martin
- Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 08:51:08 (PST)
Martin - I thought that the yesterday just like to point out that on Saturday I wont get 6 numbers on the lotto :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 04:54:14 (PST)
Paul, you realise that it's all your fault all these games are being postponed after your announcement that you would go to three games in a row this week ;o)
Martin D
- Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 04:18:54 (PST)
HI! Paul. Hope you're better. Can you confirm that our match is off. if so any idea when it will be played. read article about the Watford visit it was a brilliant report. as it shows that fans from different clubs can get on together and enjoy themselves. what would the chances be of playing Watford in a pre-season friendly in the summer. as i reckon it would be a good atmosphere and a great day would be had by all.Thanks Wolveswomble
wolveswomble (oapoll69@msn.com)
WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS ENGLAND - Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 08:01:11 (PST)
Tonights Game Is Off - Text message from AFC Dons confirming it - Something about the ref has heat stroke :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 03:31:28 (PST)
tonights game is off
wimbledongoat
- Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 03:24:27 (PST)
Hi Debs and Ken , Still not 100% but will be back at the next game so see you then.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 12:44:24 (PST)
Paul - Ken has asked me to ask you how you are now. Hope you're feeling better.
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 12:42:55 (PST)
hi from a don in scotland visit my site at www.intheteam.com/dumfriesreds
akeem (dumfriesreds@hotmail.com)
dumfries, scotland - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 10:16:41 (PST)
Apprantly Netherne game tonight is off :(
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 03:56:19 (PST)
look at franchise's website..it was a wind up.
alan - no.1 fan (alandon@hotmail.com)
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 03:13:02 (PST)
Can't see tomorrow's cup game going ahead with the weather being like this.
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 01:14:57 (PST)
Liquidisation? Is that a reference to Charlie-boy being full of p**s?
Komarca Don
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 00:49:43 (PST)
No idea if its true, but according to Franchise's website and a person's comments, Franchise have a press conference today at 10.00am about liquidisation.
mark leadon (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 00:31:31 (PST)
Sure Nick, I will do my best to report back on our experiences with Southall this Saturday! From what I remember they were a workmanlike side well organised and a very good team especially when you consider that they haven’t got their own home ground. I think we were a bit lucky to beat them 2-1 , they should be up for it after drawing with you on Saturday with you!
Mighty Feltham fan (life on plastic , its fantastic)
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 08:59:06 (PST)
Mighty Feltham Fan - If you're off to Southall on Saturday, provided it goes ahead, can you give us a full report on how your opponents "played"? What were they like when you played them at home?
Nick (nick.draper@tinyworld.co.uk)
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 08:35:42 (PST)
I've just seen the comments about the ref and our performance. We were bad but the ref was worse. I think that Southall really did put it about and although we also dished it out, we did not give as good as we got! There is no doubt in my mind that they should have had 3 sent off, 2 of them being after half an hour....and their moaning...............
alan - no.1 fan (alandon@hotmail.com)
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 05:16:39 (PST)
Paul - I'd much rather buy my GG tickets from you and as you are, ie not with a skirt on!! Have now put my new AFC calendar up at work (not that there's much room where I sit) and it's cheering me up now I've had to come back. Hope you're feeling better. Maybe see you on Saturday.
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 04:32:04 (PST)
The one thing I could not work out about the ref was the second incident. If he saw the stamping it must be a straight red so how comes a yellow? It was a blatant red if he saw it! Did he actually see the incident or was he going by the crowd? Also what about the linesmen, surely they saw it?
We played badly but these things do happen. Personally I cant work out why Petty played instead of Cooper. Russell will take Sheerin's place surely (like for like)so no need to rest Cooper! Play your best team!
MARK LEADON (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 04:30:39 (PST)
Now I am worried - Rickent said "Had to buy my GG ticket from some gorgeous woman." and then Wibbly Don Said "Rickent bought his GG from me" Now one of you is being a little economical with the truth :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 04:16:47 (PST)
Ian...I think generally you have summed this up except that I do have sympathy with the Ref. because I saw none of the off the ball incidents happen, because they were off the ball and so there is no reason why the Ref. should have done either. I still find it slightly strange just how little crticism is aimed at the players after such a performance. We should not get on their backs at all but they have got to realsie you cannot expect 3,000 people to turn up at home and 1,500 away and just start putting any effort after 30 minutes at the earliest. Surely this is watch we go to watch!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 01:24:45 (PST)
Paul glad to see that you are feeling better, a busy week on the football front then coming back with avengance, by the way Rickent bought his GG from me and I was wearing my Kilt :0)
Wibbly Don
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 01:10:34 (PST)
I reckon the controversial decisions went something like this on Saturday:
1)A Don's player (Sean Daley I think)did a bad foul on one of their players and rightly ended up with a yellow. A Southall player ran 30 yards and raised an arm to Daley. It was not a punch but at least a hard push. There was a lot of intent and in my opinion deserved more than a yellow.
2)The stamping on Sullivan was deliberate and was a red - no doubt.
3)Cooper dived and it was not a penalty.
4)The sending off was clear but he made things even worse by taking such a long time. He should have immediately showed the red card and got on with it!
I think that the ref made poor decsions for both teams but basically he lost control because he did not send the 2 Southall blokes off early. Once players from both sides saw this, they realised they could get away with murder. He also allowed lots of moaning particularly from numbers 7,9 and 16 from Southall and coupled with the time wasting,off the ball pushing, Southall really made things unpleasant. They could have gone down to 8 and definately should have been down to 9 (the first one maybe a yellow would do). I think Wimbledon were given more decisions late on but the damage was done and the ref "bottled" the crucial ones early doors! If he had sent them off early, the trouble would not have occured plus we would have won!
Ian (ijd-womble@yahoo.co.uk)
Putney, - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 14:29:25 (PST)
Paul-The thought of you in a skirt has put me right off my dinner. Glad you are feeling better though. 1 useless GG ticket per game is quite enough thanx.
Rickent
- Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 08:35:17 (PST)
Debs - Regarding Joe Suspensions in a way it makes sense from what I gather Joe got 35 days for swearing and Bass got 35 days for fighting now both of these are avoidable and in case of Joe's it underminds the authority of the ref, who weather we like it or not he has control of the game.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 04:51:54 (PST)
The referee was too generous to us!! He did not see, as I did not the off the ball incidents and the linesmaen were far too timid to make any decision. Our penalty was a joke and how Danny Oakins did not get sent off for the studs in teh stomach of the No 10, who probably deserved it, I do not know.
I am afraid that if we are talking about people making mistakes then it was the team who put in a miserable performance with scarcely a five yard pass all day. Southall, in their Oxfam purchased kit, only rank alongside Ash in the whinging and intimdation of the Ref.but at least they passed the ball to each other. Surely after a couple of narrow escapes we should have controlled the game from the beginning. Where is the Gavin Bolger who played against Farnham? and the Lee Sidwell against G & G and Cove? I know they are not professionals but they have got to take a total responsibility and dominate the games.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 03:40:53 (PST)
I can't believe that Joe sheerin's got a 35 day match ban - he wouldn't have got that if he'd been playing for a team in the league. There's something wrong somewhere. If anything shouldn't it be the other way round?! Seems pretty harsh to me.
Deb
- Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 03:19:46 (PST)
Regarding Cooper - I can only think of two reasons 1) TE may have though that Andrew Petty may have been more batterling in the side 2) Joe starts his ban on Monday (35 days) and therefore Kevin will be the main striker for the next month and therefore the last chance to give him a break.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 17:38:48 (PST)
Regading Southall being reduced to 10 and maybe even 9 men it seems to be the general opinion that we could of been down to 9 men as well (Bassey and Oakins) so it's a case of swings and roundabouts.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 17:36:34 (PST)
So Rickent are you saying you would buy more golden goal tickets if i wore a Short Skirt and lipstick :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 17:33:51 (PST)
And a Happy New Year to you as well Paul! With regards to the plastic pitch I think it's a disadvantage for us as one week we are on plastic and the next grass. Also I have heard that some players are reluctant to play on plastic.
Mighty Feltham Fan (life on plastic, its fantastic :-))
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 14:50:40 (PST)
Can anyone tell my why Kevin Cooper did not start today? I know he does not always last 90 mins but surely his goal scoring ratio says it all!
Sparky (SparkyMarky@hotmail.com)
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 14:34:51 (PST)
Hope you feel better soon Paul-we missed you today. Had to buy my GG ticket from some gorgeous woman. It just was not the same!
Rickent
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 14:26:56 (PST)
Mark, I didn't see the first incident with the Southall no6 (or 16!) but the defender stamping incident should definitely have been a s/o. I wonder whether the ref was reluctant to s/o so early in the game? I do agree that he was pretty hopeless, although there's stiff competion for being the most hopeless! Southall also got away with murder in the away fixture. Also, I was amused that similar to the Chess Utd game, some of their players/officials started taking the p**s out of the crowd when they went two up, only to look pretty stupid when we came back. Don't they know we always let saides go two up before we start playing?
Komarca Don
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 13:46:38 (PST)
I know I am biased but that must be one of the worst refs I have ever seen. Southall really did put it about and surely should have been down to 10 or 9 players after 30 minutes! What do you lot think?
mark leadon (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 13:27:25 (PST)
hey people! can someone help me in explaining the liklihood of us achieving promotion even if we do not finish 1st? apparently ground conditions may restrict teams from promotion?!?
Matt (mattkeeling10@hotmail.com)
Tadworth, - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 12:12:35 (PST)
Good to see a run away leader in the man of the match vote at present :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 12:10:22 (PST)
You forking gits ;o)
I just couldn't resist...
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 12:09:19 (PST)
Paul - hope you get better soon and thanks for your texts. Ken's wondering what the commentator actually said about his German helmet! Incidentally, can you imagine how I feel having to sit next to him while he's wearing it?(!)
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 11:43:37 (PST)
Game is on TEXT Message just sent by AFC Dons.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 06:02:35 (PST)
Sparky - Good idea although we could have a problem if everyone bought someone along.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 05:01:25 (PST)
MFF - Happy new year to you sir - Are you a bit suprised by your home record this season? W6 D4 L3 whereas your away record is W8 D1 L3 is it an advantage for you?
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 04:58:51 (PST)
An unfair advantage for Feltham I feel? Mmmmmm
Serge (sergeant_wilko@hotmail.com)
Dorking, UK - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 03:55:34 (PST)
Interesting with all the bad weather and games off all over the place, there is of course no problem with Feltham's plastic pitch. Perhaps in a few years, if thise bad weather keeps up, lots of clubs will put plastic down!!!!
Mighty Feltham Fan
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 03:37:37 (PST)
Why don't we start a campaign to increase attendances over the winter period? I remember years back Palace had a scheme 'Bring a Pal to Palace' (sad but effective). Why not hype the games up a little to increase the revenue?
Sparky (sparkymarky@hotmail.com)
Crawley, UK - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 03:23:31 (PST)
Looking cold but clear here in north london how about down there?
On the Accts yes AFC Wimbledon are a limited compnay but that is in effect for legal reasons only the company is owned in full by The Dons Trust so its not a typical limited company. As such account could and would I understand be presented to The Trust Meetings since anyone who owns a share in it directly owns a share in the Club aand has a right to view them.
Sean
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 01:39:25 (PST)
come on the skyblues kick your butts bring down a massive 50 crowd ha! ha! be a great day lads all the best
micky skyblues
barkingside, - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 16:01:09 (PST)
I'm sure you dont know this Paul, but have you been told what time the decision will be taken about tomorrow's game?
MARK LEADON (markleadon@yahoo.co.uk)
harlow, - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 14:20:16 (PST)
Good luk 2 the dons 4 2moro great site loadsa info!
Ultradon (lwg4life@yahoo.co.uk)
london, england - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 11:43:00 (PST)
Paul, do you have any idea what the prospects are for the game tomorrow. i thought there was going to be a pitch inspection of some sort today. OS has nothing neither does WW&W. As a long distance fan, i do not want to make a wasted journey. Any ideas?
Richard Paul (womblingdon@aol.com)
Lichfield, Staffs UK - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 11:28:13 (PST)
gr8 site, lots of useful information.
John Ivers (john_ivers@blueyonder.co.uk)
London, n/a UK - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 08:30:12 (PST)
From W&WW - To all the pitch forkers-K's have arranged for their ground maintenance people to work on the pitch today so there is no need for forkers today. We may need bodies tomorrow morning-if so I will try to contact the people who volunteered. Thanks to everyone who offered to help.
Trevor - cyberspace - Fri Jan 3 10:00:11 2003
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 02:19:30 (PST)
e-mail me about the scarf and I will try and sort you out with one. Do you want blue with yellow writing or yellow with blue writing?
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 01:07:52 (PST)
Regarding finances dont forget AFCW is a limited company and therefore only has to produce accounts once a year. Also by releasing some information it could mean we get charged more by people for things if they think we are "well off". Regarding SI Games I would imagine that once CM4 comes out we will see more but at the moment SI Games dont really have a product on the market for us to promote.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 01:04:51 (PST)
Dear Paul.
I have been trying for some time to get my hands on a AFC scarf but as yet had no joy or answers to my request. I hope you can help.As I would like to purchase one.
I would like to wish you and yours a very happy new year. and I would be grateful if you could pass my sentiments on to all the staff and players of the best club in the country.
So could you if possible help me.
Yours Thankfully.
Pete
Wolves womble.
P.S. happy new year to all the fans of AFCW
PETE SALTER (oapoll69@msn.com)
WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS ENGLAND - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 20:55:31 (PST)
Wouldn't it be good to get a financial update on AFC to date? Also, maybe we need to make more a feature of our main sponsor as I don't feel we are doing enough for them.
Mark Austin (markaustin@gbairways.co.uk)
Crawley, UK - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 10:11:36 (PST)
Komarca Don - all I can say is, thank goodness we've got the prospect of better weather in front of us, ie spring and summer. I'd put my money on it that Saturday's game will be off. Maybe the players could play rugby on the pitch instead - well it's going to resemble a mud-bath, but at least we'd get SOME action(!)
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 08:28:58 (PST)
This just been posted on W&WW - Hi everyone there is a chance we may need volunteers to help work on Kingstonian’s pitch on Friday afternoon in order to get it ready for Saturday’s game. If you are free on Friday afternoon and don’t mind getting muddy please contact me at trevwomble@aol.com or on 07817480505 thanks.
Trevor - cyberspace - Thu Jan 2 15:02:21 2003
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 07:12:54 (PST)
All the Ryman league fixtures were postponed today ... and with more rain forecast in the next 3 days, I think the prospect of playing on Saturday is bleak.
Komarca Don
- Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 12:53:14 (PST)
Anyone planning on going to a game today looks like you may be limited in your choices. T&M, Sutton, K's, Fulham, Brighton all off. Also with K's being off could put our game on Saturday in doubt.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 03:34:02 (PST)
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