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why dont you apply to join the west surrey youth league next season? perhaps you could win that instead
ccl fan
- Friday, April 11, 2003 at 14:49:13 (PDT)
Richard B - there were about 100 Withdean and 1250 AFC - the other 700 didn't turn up.
papers
- Friday, April 11, 2003 at 12:54:11 (PDT)
Is it Roger Milla attempting yet another comeback?
Komarca Don
- Friday, April 11, 2003 at 12:51:35 (PDT)
I used a translater and while this makes no sense you can still see a bit...
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that ressant. those why nonbreux of owner to us emploiyer bus for them
refuses I am that morbid which cannot thus work resulting from a poor
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purchase of my drug because I can only count on me, vis-a-vis with
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et heureuse année2003 je suis un jeune camerounais agé de 26ans
ayant suivi une formation en maintenance rébobinage pandant 3ans,
mais après la dite formation, je n' ai j' amais pu trouver un emploi
car je suis drépanocytaire et physiquement cela se ressant. ceux
pourquoi nonbreux de patron refuse de nous emploiyer car pour eux je
suis qu' un maladif qui ne peux pas travailler. issu d' une famille
pauvre donc je suis l' ainé, je dois travailler pour pourvoir ne
seresse que assurer l' achat de mes médicament car je ne peux que
compter sur moi, face à cette situation qui est la mienne, je me vois
entrain de me poser beaucoup de question:est ce que ètre
drépanocytaire est un fleau pour la nation ? for each time does the
owners reject me because of my disease? cest one noting this state of
the things that I you emvois this message finally that you can come me
to assistance on any possible forms or mème employment would give me
pleasure I hope to read you very soon.
Wazza
- Friday, April 11, 2003 at 07:39:05 (PDT)
As someone who did not go to the Away to Willdive 2000 game can someone who did tell me what the breakdown of the 2044 crowd was? Surely not all Dons, but some Brighton? Willdive don't have any fans so it can't be down to them.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, April 11, 2003 at 01:13:33 (PDT)
Has anyone contacted Carol to see if anything "interesting" is going on in her head?
Komarca Don
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 15:43:38 (PDT)
Who are this "Palace" that this nob-end is on about? Do they share with Chipstead?
Martin D
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 14:43:31 (PDT)
We've got a French girl in our office so as I'm intrigued to know what this French means, I'm going to ask her to translate!
Looking forward to both matches this weekend!
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 13:30:47 (PDT)
who speaks French?
massive john
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 13:15:24 (PDT)
Paul, I see some moron has been mucking about with your site yet again. You'd think these people would have better things to do with their time - time for them to get a life, don't you think?
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 12:55:49 (PDT)
bonjour
bonne et heureuse année2003
je suis un jeune camerounais agé de 26ans ayant suivi une formation en maintenance rébobinage pandant 3ans ,mais après la dite formation , je n'ai j'amais pu trouver un emploi car je suis drépanocytaire et physiquement cela se ressant. ceux pourquoi nonbreux de patron refuse de nous emploiyer car pour eux je suis qu'un maladif qui ne peux pas travailler.
issu d'une famille pauvre donc je suis l'ainé,je dois travailler pour pourvoir ne seresse que assurer l'achat de mes médicament car je ne peux que compter sur moi ,face à cette situation qui est la mienne,je me vois entrain de me poser beaucoup de question:est ce que ètre drépanocytaire est un fleau pour la nation ?
pour à chaque fois les patrons me rejette à cause de ma maladie?
cest un constatant cet état des choses que je vous emvois ce message enfin que vous puissiez me venir en aide sur toute formes possibles ou mème un emplois me ferais plaisir.
j'espère vous lire très prochainement.
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chomwachamberlin (chomwa@hotmail.com)
cameroun, Douala bepanda - Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 12:40:39 (PDT)
hello how r u, this is the first message i have ever sent.
where are u? any thing interesting going on
carol (carolhawkes@hotmail.com)
london, england - Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 06:14:35 (PDT)
Grant you only want the Dr Martins route coz most of the grounds are near you. There would be so much more travelling and increased cost the Dr Martins is just not realistic. Also we could well end up in the West Division.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 02:33:19 (PDT)
Why don't we try to go down the Dr Martins route to get higher,the grounds are better,players better Fisher Athletic are in it and they are from London.
Grant
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 00:46:19 (PDT)
Understand about the loss of revenue although I like the idea of keeping momentum - it would send out a good signal. I remember an Aldershot supporter talking about how initially things went well but they lost impetus. I think AFC are stronger in terms of support than Aldershot but we dont want that scenario to happen to us.
mark leadon
- Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 00:28:55 (PDT)
Mark, On the debit side we would be in the same position in the pyramid and, as I said before, we would need to finish 1 or 2 to get to Ryman1, and Ryman2 has only 16 teams which means a loss of 8 home games and loads of money. The only credit is that the grounds will be better in terms of being able to accommodate us and the pitches would be tad better to?
Komarca Don
- Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 23:40:02 (PDT)
Yes but why cant we apply for Rymans Div 2?
mark leadon
- Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 13:08:44 (PDT)
if we end up in 3rd place in the ccl we should not even think about aplying to get in the Rymans div 1.This would be taking the piss out of both leagues and against everything that the club was set up for.We should get up on our own merit,not jump over others .Already some Dons fans are disrespectful towards other teams fans .Its important we do things in the correct way and not be seen to jump the que.
grant
eastbourne - Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 12:06:37 (PDT)
One does not want to be over confident but the only reason we were not accepted into the Ryman League last year was because they thought the club would last 10 minutes. This has been proved to be totally wrong and I have not given up hope that a special arrangement on this occasion will be made.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 08:46:10 (PDT)
Mark, we would have gone to Ryman 2 and would be roughly in the same position as now - eg needing to finish in first two to get into Ryman1
Komarca Don
- Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at 22:52:53 (PDT)
Although what is strange with the whole set up, is that we nearly went straight into the Rymans last year anyway! Now we have established and proved ourselves to some extent, surely our chances should have improved. Personally I think we should keep momentum which is vital. Worth applying whatever!
mark leadon
- Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at 14:40:13 (PDT)
Paul- its just things people have said on w&ww. People post things such as we are too big for the ccl, clubs cant afford to match our needs due to our big support and so we will be invited up if we finish 3rd. I don't believe it personally but its what I have read.
Hash
- Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at 06:55:13 (PDT)
Rumour, rumour, gossip...etc.
Just got an email from Nick Robinson, secretary of the Isthmian League. I asked him for a definitive answer on the 'can we go up in third?' and he said definitely no, only the top 2 teams are eligible for promotion. Our best bet has to be to hope Wallingford slip up. COME ON YOU WOMBLES!!!!
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at 05:53:26 (PDT)
Hash - Dont know who told you that (about 3rd) as apprantley the CCL constitution says that only top 2 will be put forward to the Ryman AGM. So it would mean resigning from the CCL and if we didn't get elected to the Rymans (there may not be any spaces) we would be without a league.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at 01:14:06 (PDT)
mark- technically we can't go up if we finish 3rd but a rumour is a rumour is a rumour....we will be invited up if we do.
Hash
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 15:11:11 (PDT)
cant wait to see shimms up front on sunday.
jimmy
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 13:43:09 (PDT)
I agree with Wazza, Sully really runs for the ball - it's like watching him on fast-forward on video!
Debs Richens (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 13:42:38 (PDT)
Same old question. Is there any chance of coming third and going up?
mark leadon
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 12:28:16 (PDT)
I think that although Sully may have his bad games he never stops working and running for the ball, even if he isn't playing to well...
Wazza
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 11:46:06 (PDT)
Alan - I agree. I was impressed with the Merstham keeper the other nite (James McBride). At the risk of being strung up, I think there are 3-4 other players that should be replaced for next season inc Sully & Sheerin.
Komarca Don
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 10:42:42 (PDT)
come on everybody, sign up for the coops scoring with a header fund, see weirdandwonderfulworld guestbook, or e mail niall@yellowandblue.org
kieth p
- Monday, April 07, 2003 at 09:31:24 (PDT)
personally, I think we need a new goalie. Both not good enough.
alan
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 13:40:24 (PDT)
Thnk god it's only for one game, Shymm's is still one of my faves, even if Merry is playing well...
Wazza
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 12:16:05 (PDT)
Banstead were short a goalkeeper as the one they have is on loan from yesterdays opposition so couldn't play. Shimms went there with TE's blessing as cover for one game only.
WakefieldWomble (www.wingwalkingwomble.bravepages.com)
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 11:47:02 (PDT)
Today's NLP (p19) talks about a "Elyn Shimmel" playing in goal for Banstead against Carshalton. Further on (p41) Shimel is quoted as saying that Banstead approached him before the transfer deadline last week, but never considered leaving Dons. What's happening?
Komarca Don
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 10:49:46 (PDT)
Morning everyone! For those that have not yet heard I am planning to do a wing walk with the Utterly Butterly Flying Circus on a date yet to be confirmed but hopefully just after the start of the new football season. I am seeking sponsorship/donations (donations preferred obviously lol) and have set up a website to keep people informaed in details and my progress. Please visit http://www.wingwalkingwomble.bravepages.com to find out what is happening and for details on how to make donations if you feel that way inclined.
WakefieldWomble (wakefieldwomble@blueyonder.co.uk)
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 04:14:22 (PDT)
Cheers to Debs and John who informed me of the guestbook problems.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 03:42:07 (PDT)
Paul - I see somebody has been mucking about with your site yet again! These people are a pain in the a**e!
Debs
- Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 01:29:47 (PST)
Araf Woz ere, ere he woz, woz he ere, yes he woz!
Palace Til I Die (cpfc2003@hotmail.com)
London, Croydon England - Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 15:29:45 (PST)
I think that we'll need to give the Goal posts another coat of paint the amount of times we chipped the paint on them today!
John Ivers
- Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 09:45:37 (PST)
I meant to add to my last post that I think Merry's doing very well in goal, I just wanna know the situation with Shymm's, great performance today, unlucky not to score more...
Wazza
- Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 09:30:41 (PST)
It was 1-0 to us today, wasn't it? I may be a bit slow, but I read the text updates and still wasn't 100% sure - in fact it looked like 0-0 until the very end.
Big John
Uk - Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 09:22:18 (PST)
What the hell's happened to Shymell, he's been warming up before games but isn't in the squad atall, in my oppinion he's been one of the stars of the season for us...
Wazza
- Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 02:01:00 (PST)
Love the site, come on you DONS!!!!
Karen (afcw196988@blueyonder.co.uk)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 00:19:03 (PST)
K's Fan - Re with links with the community it's not just on a matchday and we still do a hell of a lot of stuff in Wimbledon. To be honest I dont think we have done anything in Kingston as that is your area perhaps we can start doing joint events with K's to promote both clubs.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 23:19:47 (PST)
links with the community? they play in kingston
K's Fan
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 17:00:33 (PST)
Hello to all. I am a student currently conducting a small-scale research project on AFC Wimbledon. It is mainly about the club's democratic setup, links with the community, etc. Anyone who would like to help out by contributing can e-mail at richfox14@hotmail.com
I've put together a questionnaire and i'll send you it attached to an e-mail telling you a bit more about the research if you're interested. Thanks for your time, good luck Dons.
Richard Fox (richfox14@hotmail.com)
Dagenham, - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 12:14:02 (PST)
Komarca: W2K's game was postponed coz Worthing had a cup game on Thursday Night & they have priority as its their ground!
John Ivers
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 10:53:51 (PST)
w2ks game was postponed coz some1 else was playing were they were playing.
jimmy
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 09:52:42 (PST)
Does anyone know why Withdean's game was postponed last nite?
Komarca Don
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 09:23:23 (PST)
Paul, re the censorships, are you getting in training for the Minister of Information job in Baghdad (which will shortly become vacant!)
Komarca Don
Baghdad, A bit bombed Irqa - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 09:21:00 (PST)
Re Michael Hughes - A mate of mine at work who supports Portsmouth reckons he is training at Pompey.
mark leadon
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 12:36:55 (PST)
Stilez - Load of silly stuff about how they hate AFCW I thought it was a bit hard on Wallingford so I removed it :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 11:50:24 (PST)
ooooo.what did they say?
stilez
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 11:44:17 (PST)
I agree with r sentiments Paul. Our team is AFC Wimbledon & no other
John Ivers
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 11:34:46 (PST)
To the last two posters (that I have deleted) you know who you are please dont waste your time posting on this site as all I will do is delete your posts you want an argument I can give you a few other message boards to have "flame war" fun on. For the record I dont care about WFC any more you have got what you want in terms of a move to MK so go and start your own site and go on about YOUR team like we go on about our team.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 11:01:40 (PST)
My 'K' Key was stuck!
John Ivers
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 07:57:15 (PST)
I meant I think!
John Ivers
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 07:56:15 (PST)
jimmy: it was reported last wee, on friday I thin, that Hughes telephoned Sammy McIlroy offering his services. This was despite the fact that he is not at any Club at present. A Sky Sports News report, if my memory serves me correctly!
John Ivers
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 07:55:49 (PST)
does any 1 know who michael hughes plays 4
jimmy
- Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 07:14:17 (PST)
The Watford 'club' testimonial sounds like a good idea. Very much in keeping with AFC's drive for funds. The current AFC squad vs. Dons old boys or a mix of old and new. It would certainly be two fingers to Charlie Koppout
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 14:54:37 (PST)
Regarding fund raising. I was listening to Luther Blissett on the radio this evening. He is organising a testimonial. Not for a player but for Watford (in order to buy back the freehold of Vic Rd). It got me thinking that AFC should do a similar thing. There are a number of players who have already publically spoken for us - Euell, Ardley, Gayle, Sanchez, Perry, etc. Could be a money earner for the stadium fund. He also said that its not just a game but a whole day event. With stallls, bouncy castles, etc.
mark leadon
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 14:08:40 (PST)
I know the RPV games are both non 3pm kick off's I think both 1pm kick off's remember bank holiday kick off's in the CCL are normally 11:30am so 1pm is good news for us.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 13:24:05 (PST)
the RPV game will probably b a 1pm KO, coz of police insructions, as usual in London. But wait 4 Paul R's answer
John Ivers
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 11:25:46 (PST)
The away match vs RPV (21st Apr) is shown as a 1pm ko in the last matchday programme, but 3pm ko on the official site. Can anyone clarify which it is?
Komarca Don
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 10:39:24 (PST)
come on u super dons we can get promotion this season, w2k will prob drop points soon, COME ON U DONS.
dave
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 08:20:49 (PST)
Sadlt, I think Withdoom will be the main benefactors of the Wallies drop in form. Even if we win our last 7 fixtures & finish on 111pts, we will basically need Wallies to drop 8pts from here, since they have a GD of +91 (AFC Dons have +55), that's 3 defeats or 2 defeats & 2 draws from their last 8 fixtures. Looking at their remaining games, the more challenging are W2k (a), Chess & H (a) G&G (h), Feltham (a), Ash (h).
Komarca Don
Stato, - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 07:39:22 (PST)
for those not 'in the Know'. The Grand National has 40 runners, Paul R has suggested that each entry will cost £5, therefore £200 will be raised. He suggested that £100 goes 2 the person with the winning horse & £100 will go towards the Stadium fund.I hope that this clears it 4 every1
John Ivers
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 07:08:30 (PST)
i am not quite sure about the sweepsteak, can some 1 clear it up 4 me. cheers
steve
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 05:16:32 (PST)
junior dons cash for cans starts this saturday,bring aluminium cans to the drop of point at kingsmeadow on saturday,all monies go to the stadium fund
the only don
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 01:37:12 (PST)
Wallies site states that it WAS NGU 4 - Wallies 2
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 22:02:07 (PST)
re - the player of year. There should also be some award to the officials - Kris and Ivor for instance. What a job they have done.
mark
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 14:43:51 (PST)
I'm sure I've just read NGU 4 - 2 AFC Wallingford on Ceefax!!. Looks like we knackered them at the weekend. If they lose to Withdean on Saturday it'll be
an interesting run in. Have the Wally gone to pieces?
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 14:39:15 (PST)
Paul: Good idea about a sweepstake, i'm up 4 it. I'll givbe u the money on saturday
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 12:50:09 (PST)
Sorry mate trying to do 1001 things at the moment went straight over my bonse :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 12:49:34 (PST)
Coz i was talking about cove!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 12:31:47 (PST)
paul can u not c the joke!
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 12:30:54 (PST)
John Should be 4-0 if anything coz it was at W2k will update the result tonight once I get the other results.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 11:56:59 (PST)
or should that b 0-4
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 11:20:45 (PST)
CCL website has the Cove score as 4-0
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 11:20:09 (PST)
There's a poll on the AFC Wallingford site to see who the best team in the CCL is this year. Only W2k, Wallies and Dons are on there (strange no Chess U or Southall!). Currently Dons have 16 votes, W2k 9 & Wallies 7. Maybe a good idea to encourage more votes?
Komarca Don
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 10:06:01 (PST)
Interesting article in my local paper about the recent Sandhurst v Southall game which was abandoned after 79mins. Apparantely, the ref called a halt to proceedings after the barracking became too much (Southall were down to 10 men and were 1-0 down with a 2nd sending-off pending). The Sandhurst manager has called for Southall to be kicked out of the CCL and claimed they had a poor reputation in their 3 seasons in the league. He went on "we've played them six times in three seasons now and only once have they finished with 11 men. They shouldn't be allowed to play at this level, they're so unprofessional, you don't need that sort of aggravation".
Komarca Don
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 10:01:41 (PST)
Just an idea, I don't know how much it could raise or if its feasible etc, but what about away matchday mascots for next season/ PS Love the website Paul
Adrian (Lancashiredon)
Preston, - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 08:21:09 (PST)
John - Last summer before we even had a team or league to play in we did Mitcham Carnival (still bitter about not winning best float) and Wimbledon Village Fair it's safe to say that we will be doing these two again this year.
Paul Raymond (webamster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 07:17:40 (PST)
Paul: someone suggested 2 me that we could have a stall at all the local summer fairs/carnivals. Selling merchandise & other bits and pieces to raise funds
John Ivers
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 07:14:26 (PST)
Richard - Like the idea of that could do a poll a week over the summer so that for pre-season we have the definitive list, people can suggest catagories if they want.
Paul Raymond (webamster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 06:40:41 (PST)
Paul, Love Polls so can we have a 20-25 question one of the site at the end of the season...Best Goal, Best Match, best moment etc.?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 04:41:49 (PST)
Did Withdean really only win 3-0, er,...that's not bad for Cove. Could be a sign that things are on the downturn for the South Coast cheats!
And Paul, your site really is excellent. Definitely a first port of call for any AFC Fan. Breaks up my day at work perfectly. COME ON YOU WOMBLES!!!!!!
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 01:09:31 (PST)
Ok Time to reply - One important thing to remember a web site only works if people look at it and with the number of people that come to the site it makes it a lot easier to keep updated. I know some of the site has been negleted (fixture list for one) but it has always been a pleassure to provide the site for everyone. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 01:04:38 (PST)
Without being too predictable I have to totally agree with Big John, that Paul has done a hell of a job, is the main line of communication and has a lot to do with the ball continuing to roll. Presumably if the there become too many fixtures the Cheating Bar Stewards of Withdean could play 2-3 games on the same evening as they seem to be able to call on anyone in Southern England to play for them. I hope AFCW are keeping an eye on any illegible players that may accidently play for them. Would be such a shame if they were deducted 10-15 points because of it!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 00:04:41 (PST)
i'd love to see us in the ryman1 next season. we would do well i think. with a bit of luck we may get invited in but i suppose its watch this space. another season the the ccl wouldn't kill us, but possibily we may lose a bit of rhythm. we would be better prepared if we spent another season here. i don't know if the non league resturcture will help us or not.
SamTheDon
Staines(NOT feltham), bagdad - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 14:59:49 (PST)
I'll second that.
On a different subject - Who reckons they will let us in the Rymans next year?
mark leadon
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 14:21:28 (PST)
Paul, I think now is probably as good a time as any for me to thank you for all your excellent work on this website. It's the one I always go to first and (especially as I am a Dons fan who lives an hour and a half's drive away) it has been invaluable. This may have been a fans' revolution, but without the internet and the hard work of people like you, it could never have become the success story it currently is. Thankyou. While I am congratulating people, I posted a message on this site last September when results weren't going too well and some people were getting a bit wobbly about Terry and the team. I predicted we would get a top four finish (no problem now) and that the game against Wallingford on 29th March would be the decisive match of the season. I just never guessed that it would not be either of the AFCWs that benefited, but the bloody Withdean School of Diving!
Big John
UK - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 13:48:19 (PST)
John - I could tell you that Cove lost 3-0 but that would spoil my Tuesday morning News story so I wont tell you that :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 13:14:14 (PST)
Dear Pedants Are Us yes I supose you are right and bang goes another good story of mine but I could turn it round and say Saturday we clear £10k profit and in that case it sounds a lot better. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 13:13:29 (PST)
PR: ne news from withdean?
John Ivers
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 12:34:56 (PST)
Mr Raymond, Webmaster,Seeing as how you never saved me a GG ticket on Saturday, Im going to nit pick over your news item. if we sell 10000 tickets that aint £10k in the kitty because some has been paid out on prize money. Save me one for Saturday or I will get Bugsy to sit on you.
Rickent
Kent, - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11:50:27 (PST)
It was transfer deadline today so no one will be joining us before the end of the season. No idea about Mr Clarke I imagine he will get some sort of offer from a pro club. Shane Small King could depend on if Mr Eames thinks he can be of benefit to the club.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11:31:08 (PST)
does any 1 know the latest on andy clarke and small king.
dave
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 10:31:56 (PST)
There are some days as webmaster of this site that i wish the guestbook and wish it had more posts then like today I look at W&WW and see the likes of Baz posting and pleased it doesn't :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 09:13:00 (PST)
My mate who's a peterborough regular says he'll be 36 in July and hasn't been offered anything new yet, despite being, as he claims, their most consistent player and current leading goalscorer. Even at 36, 37, 38 he might not be as quick but he could become a lower league superstar.
AlexB
Sar'f Lundin, - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 08:06:16 (PST)
does any 1 know when andy clarkes contract is finishing. cheers
jimmy
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 07:33:53 (PST)
Do you think it'll jinx Withdean if I attempt to guess how many they'll score tonight against Cove?
Er, ...perhaps not. Double figures anyone?
johnny proud
SW19, - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 06:37:53 (PST)
I've got to say that I think the goalie situation needs looking into for next year. Merry did not exactly look confident and the first free kick showed a lack of positioning.
Mark Leadon
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 03:54:13 (PST)
Is it me or does Shane Small-King look identical to Andy Clarke after a few pies. Quality player though. Can't believe I said '..he won't do that again' after his first free kick effort. Not that it matters though because the wally got stuffed. Speaking of Andy Clarke, his contract with Peterborough is up soon, his twilight years couldn't be spent anywhere better than Kingsmeadow, of which, now we own it, can't we rename it? Man U have their 'Theatre of Dreams' so why can't we have our 'Meadow of Kings'. Bit insensitive to Kingstonian but hey-ho.
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 02:39:08 (PST)
Regarding the attendance discussion the reason I think you will find that it was lower than everone thought was due to the fact that their were a higher number of season ticket holders in attendance. All football clubs count season ticket holders if they are there on not and some weeks several hundread ticket holders dont turn up Saturday being nice and a big game it looks like most people turned up and therefore more people in the ground but not additional if you see what I mean.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 01:22:45 (PST)
I think Terry is giving Ray Merry a run in the squad & I 4 1 think Ray is repaying this by playing out of his skin in the last few games. I feel Ray is growing in confidence & has improved accordingly!
John Ivers
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 00:47:02 (PST)
Does anyone know why Glynn Shimell still isn,t playing I thought he was fully fit now after the accident.
Laura
- Monday, March 31, 2003 at 00:44:10 (PST)
Although it was the biggest on Saturday because Yeovil played Friday night! I too thought there were more supporters in that ground.
alan
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 23:29:33 (PST)
John I, Sorry but I don't think it was the biggest non league attendance. Yeovil had over 7000. But still they are about 12 points clear in the conference.
Lancashiredon (AKPym@aol.com)
Preston, - Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 23:06:32 (PST)
Massive: Fellow fan & I both thought there were more like 3500+ there, we sit in the main stand and I'm usually within about 50 in number at the games
John Ivers
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 13:53:41 (PST)
I'm sure there seemed more than the official crowd yesterday
MASSIVE JOHN
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 13:04:56 (PST)
oh bollocks
stilez (we lost to AFC Wimbledon this season but don't like to talk about it)
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 12:34:38 (PST)
the wallies have a short report about the match on their website, they admit that theywere outplayed
John Ivers
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 10:42:02 (PST)
has ne1 seen stilez, he seems 2 have disappeared!
John Ivers
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 06:06:37 (PST)
jimmy: its a pity that the transfer seadline is tomorrow (31st March), as I agree that he's a gr8 'little' player and took both free kicks well & showed gr8 vision in his passing play!
John Ivers
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 05:56:54 (PST)
jimmy- pete smith might answer that for us. He can play pretty much anywhere, is big and good in the air, and has trained with rosenberg.
Hash
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 04:56:18 (PST)
also shane small king, has scored about 25 goals in about 41 apps.
jimmy
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 04:26:24 (PST)
does any 1 think we should sign the wallies no. 8, shane small king, he is a great player, he can play in the midfield and up front, he has a great touch and a good eye for goal, this is what it says on the wallies website, "Shane Small-King Midfielder/Forward
Signed from Reading Town this season. Has played in the Ryman Premier for Harrow and Wokingham. Very skillful and strong on the ball, has an ability to beat and go past players and has a dangerous shot.
Does any 1 know if he is on a contract with the wallies.
cheers
jimmy
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 04:24:03 (PST)
Biggest crowd in non-league again & would have been 6th biggest in Division 3, only a couple of hundred below the Leichtenstein v England
John Ivers
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 00:55:50 (PST)
Mark, re the goalline clearance, I was standing at that end and thought it was bloody close to crossing the line but not quite over. It must be said that the lino at that end was really hopeless and could have made any decision!
Komarca Don
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 00:34:50 (PST)
What a game........ Great atmosphere and great performance by every single AFC player. Special praise for Danny O and Matt S. Glad I didn't head to Leichstenstein now even though I had a ticket!!!!!
Jon W
Dorking, - Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 14:22:16 (PST)
Sti....lez (is this a way of hidding that u r a lesbian?). Can u reapeat what the score will be again? :)
Shiddrick (or is it Shilprick?) Enjoy grazing in the paddock u old donkey......eeeeeeee.........orrrrrrrrrrrrr
Sparky Marky
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 14:19:30 (PST)
Great performance. Deserved it. We won every 50/50 and covered every blade of grass. Who reckons that might have been over the line when Ward cleared it onto the bar?
mark leadon
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 13:32:06 (PST)
Stilez: how'd u enjoy ur trip 2 south London!
John Ivers
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 12:36:42 (PST)
How do I find out more about the sponsored slim? I can't make today's match. Any chance of any contact details or could you pass mine on. Thanks and good luck. Eddy.
Eddy Tharratt (etharratt@yahoo.co.uk)
Surbiton, surrey England - Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 01:36:48 (PST)
stilez, u have no hope mate we are much better than we were in Nov, and u r not, we will play u all over the pitch.
jimmy
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 01:33:56 (PST)
Nice idea about the cup final replay - could be called the Laurie Cunningham memorial match? I know he didn't play much of the game but he brought experience and composure to a very tired team when he came on.
Edinburgh Don
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 00:17:53 (PST)
Like the cup final repeat idea - cant imagine Alan Hansen wanting to turn out!! Have to make sure, Scalesey touches the ball more than twice!
alan
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 13:28:41 (PST)
hahahaha! Matt Everard is a cheat! we will be victorious! see you in the bar!
stilez
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 13:25:45 (PST)
Is the final over 2 games or 1?
Rich Kewell (islandarc@hotmail.com)
Wickford, Essex - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 13:08:17 (PST)
Rich - If withdean get through the plan is to play ash on the friday night and then ash on the saturday both away!!
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 12:53:33 (PST)
Haha no way Stilez, we will wipe the floor with you. We have Matt Everard now don't you know :-)
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 12:46:42 (PST)
Hello my little furry wombles. I'm afraid we are gonna have to kick your arses tomorrow. I predict 4-2 to us. HAVE IT! :o)
stilez (andy@afcwallingford.co.uk)
Oxford, - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 12:43:54 (PST)
I love the idea of FA Cup Final Rematch, probably no chance of it happening but I would defiently go since I wasn't even born when we won it but later on in the year...
Wazza
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 12:26:39 (PST)
Can I take this opportunity to wish Withdean good luck for their cup semi tomorrow. Not that I've got anything against Westfield, its just that the final is supposed to be on friday 2nd may which would prevent Withdean playing on the thurs & sat (hopefully) and add to their fixture backlog.
Rich Kewell (islandarc@hotmail.com)
Wickford, Essex - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 11:57:27 (PST)
....or a repeat performance of the ONLY FA Cup final against the scousers featuring the original line ups with the odd omission. To be played at Kingsmeadow. TV would love it, given the 80's is apparently back in fashion. Don't know if Vinnie would turn up because he thought we wouldn't be around by now. Would we still win? You bet we would!. Tenner on the door and TV rights, you never know.
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 08:44:02 (PST)
wot about a Duck race (Plastic Ducks) on the river Wandle £1 per entry with £50 1st prize; £25 nd; £12 3rd; £7 4th & £6 5th making £100 prize money
John Ivers
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 08:15:50 (PST)
ron noades is stepping down as chairman of brentford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! reported by teletext (bbc page 312) & sky sports news
John Ivers
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 06:13:51 (PST)
While we're on the subject of Supporters v AFC it doesn't look like us teenagers would get a go, I know my school would love to have our team v some players, even if they would smash us, it would still be a laugh...
Wazza
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 04:59:19 (PST)
Squad: Ray Merry, Keith Ward, Matt Everard, Danny Oakins, Sean Daly, Lee Sidwell, Simon Bassey, Gavin Bolger, Andy Sullivan, Noel Frankum, Gareth Graham, Ally Russell, Joe Sheerin and Kevin Cooper.
Trevor
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 04:52:58 (PST)
keep off guys
igbokwenu (igbokwenu@yahoo.com)
Lomé, LOME togo - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 03:49:46 (PST)
What about a karaoke to raise funds - choose a player of your choice to sing with and pay for the privilege! The theory is interesting but I wonder how many would be willing to join in?!
Debs
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 03:48:36 (PST)
Yeah John, I can play in goal - how many we let in could be sponsored!!!
mark
- Friday, March 28, 2003 at 03:22:44 (PST)
Hats off to Alun Armstrong. What a hero!!. He managed to wear that top for the majority of time he was on screen. You can just picture the wardrobe assistant on set trying to put together the 'grizzled old ex cop' outfit and him insisting on advertising the mighty AFC. Top man!. We can't claim any royalties can we?. Er,...perhaps the free advertising is the better bet. Sigames must be well chuffed.
johhny proud
SW19, - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 02:07:09 (PST)
MIGHT SOUND LIKE I'M A BIT OF AN ANORAK, AS WELL AS ALUN AMSTRONG ON TV, THE NEW EDITION OF PC FORMAT HAS A PREVIEW OF CM4 IN IT ALONG WITH PICTURES OF WARDY AND THE TOWER OF POWER WARMING UP, THERES ALSO A PICTURE OF SHIMMO MAKING A SAVE. NOT TO SURE ABOUT THIS ONE, THE OTHER NIGHT I WAS A LITTLE BIT WORSE FOR WEAR BUT I'M SURE THAT LEE WILLETT, VICE CHAIR OF WISA WAS ON ITV NEWS TALKING ABOUT THE WAR. NOT TOO SURE, MY SHORT TERM MEMORY IS NOT SO GOOD AS IT ONCE WAS. CAN ANYONE CLEAR IT UP !!!!!!??
Buzzweed (wimbledonbuzz)
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 15:25:03 (PST)
Thanks for all the info given on the website, by far the best on the TRUE DONS. Keep up the good work............ COME ON YOU DONS
Buzzweed (wimbledonbuzz)
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 15:15:38 (PST)
How about getting a photo of part a selhurst and doing a 'spot the supporter' comp. A nominal monetary prize going to the person to put a cross on the correct seat.
Rich Kewell (islandarc@hotmail.com)
Wickford, Essex - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 15:11:26 (PST)
Oh well...back to the drawing board.
Rich Kewell (islandarc@hotmail.com)
Wickford, Essex - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:58:21 (PST)
It also depends on the current terms & conditions of the current advertisers
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:52:35 (PST)
Rich-to the best of my knowledge, kholsh advised us to put sponsorship boards up. but wanted 90% of the money.....
SamTheDon
Not Feltham, Iraq - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:52:05 (PST)
there's no point in looking at gaining funding for things until they are owned by us!
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:51:26 (PST)
I dont think we can look in2 advertising until, WE OWN the stadium!
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:50:04 (PST)
Couldn't extra money be raised by raising the cost of advertising around kingsmeadow? There must be several companies that would pay that little bit more to get their ad in front of a 3000 crowd as opposed to a couple of hundred kingstonian supporters.
Rich Kewell (islandarc@hotmail.com)
Wickford, Eessex - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:47:56 (PST)
r u a volunteer Mark
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:37:56 (PST)
Rather than a celebs game - what about an AFC game versus AFC supporters match. As well as admission price to get in, players could be sponsored for goals, supporters for goals!! (not much there), supporters could even pay to play, etc.
mark leadon
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:25:01 (PST)
Rather than a celebs game - what about an AFC game versus AFC supporters match. As well as admission price to get in, players could be sponsored for goals, supporters for goals!! (not much there), supporters could even pay to play, etc.
mark leadon
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:24:57 (PST)
how about a Celebs game V AFC Board (Chris, Ivor, Trevor, etc) @ k's
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:18:46 (PST)
Another idea is to reduce that purchase price. It really bugs me that Kholsa is profitting nearly £2m from this deal.
Komarca Don
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 14:11:48 (PST)
hi any more ideas any 1, i have a few more ideas, how about a sponsered journey around differet football grounds in london, and also how about a football pub quiz night at kingsmeadow.
jimmy
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 13:20:55 (PST)
has any 1 got any more ideas about fundraising ideas?
i have an idea how about a huge 5 a side tournament on wimbledon common. COME ON U DONS, COME ON EVERY1 WE CAN RAISE THIS MONEY.
jimmy
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 13:04:06 (PST)
i mean idea
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 12:16:06 (PST)
another fund raising iea: can we organise a raffle of a signed shirt, with the signatures of as many of our players from this season as possible!. I'm sure people would buy tickets for this prize. It could be drawn at 1/2 time of our final home game of the season!
John Ivers
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 12:15:46 (PST)
Wallingford Fan - I will applaude your players on and off the park what ever the result hope you go on to win the title as I dont think we will.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 12:01:10 (PST)
Re: Alun Armstrong on BBC1 2nite(27/03):
I spotted him at the (0-0) Farnham game. Unfortunately he wasn't wearing his shirt then. I had the pleasure of telling him what the prices were!
Dave Chan (dwarfer77@hotmail.com)
Tooting, London UK - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 11:44:19 (PST)
Are there any Independant Supporters Associations that would give us some money since almost all of them backed us in the setting up of AFC, even Man Utd's did...
Wazza
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 10:41:40 (PST)
hi wallingford fan. you'll always get a good welcome at kingsmeadow. is there any plans to watch the england match in the bar after?
SamTheDon (samthedon2000@yahoo.co.uk)
London, Not Feltham Eng-er-land - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 07:16:30 (PST)
Hello, looking foward to saturday. What sort of welcome do you think we'll get ?, friendly or not.
AFC Wallingford
South Oxon - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 06:32:10 (PST)
Yep - we need a big attendance - not only to help us beat a top team for the first time, but to swell the money coffers for the purchase of Kingsmeadow!!!!
alan
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 05:47:24 (PST)
Bumper crowd needed for saturday - lets get all our mates, any semi-supporters, and get them there!
mark leadon
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 15:37:55 (PST)
Paul - And thanks to people like you that read the site from all round the world that make me happy and proud to do the site. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 15:04:15 (PST)
Thanks to sites like yours on the web I can keep track of the dons progress, by the time I move back to the UK I expect to see AFC Wimbledon closing in on a league place.
Paul Mansfield (pmansfield@watermc.com)
Santiago, CHILE - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 14:29:28 (PST)
well the winner then :)
John Ivers
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 13:44:15 (PST)
Paul: who scored the first?
John Ivers
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 13:25:14 (PST)
dontwanttobelate simple get there for 7:30 then whatever time it kicks off you will be ok. It's a 7:45 kick off like it says on the front page. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 08:22:44 (PST)
Is it 7.45 PM or 7.30 pm? I am confused!!
dontwannablate
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 07:23:36 (PST)
Ooops,....did I say WISA and not DONS TRUST, my apologies Martin D.
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 05:53:51 (PST)
Squad for tonight: Ray Merry, Keith Ward, Sean Daly, Danny Oakins, Matt Everard, Mark Nicholas, Lee Passmore, Gareth Graham, Gavin Bolger, Simon Bassey, Andy Sullivan, Lee Sidwell, Ally Russell and Kevin Cooper.
Trevor
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 05:26:35 (PST)
Johnny Proud, since when did WISA have 2,700 members? Pissing our money on the Lottery would be mad. We'd be better off sticking it all in a high-interest savings account TBH.
Martin D (Or on a horse)
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 05:23:12 (PST)
Komarca Don, do you think we could demolish the Grolsch stand and then build a 1,500 seater stand there for £1m? I think it would be more like double or triple that. As far as I know, the improvements would be to increase the capacity/safety certificate to 6,000 (a Conference and League requirement, and a capacity the ground was supposedly designed for FWIW) from the existing 4,262 by creating a separate entrance/exit for away fans into the park and by covering the Athletics end (the girders are already in place to do this) I gather from Kingston Council that the planning permission necessary to do this is already in place, however it will run out in 2004 or 5, can't remember which.
Martin D (Raining on your parade ;o))
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 05:20:56 (PST)
Hey, the lottery idea!! Make sure I dont come to you for any financial advice!!!!
massive john
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 04:01:00 (PST)
If the 2700 Wisa members donate £10 each per week and invest it in a giant lottery syndicate that increases the chances of winning from 14,000,000/1 to 518/1. That's for the jackpot, not to mention other substantial sums. Over a few years, odds like that aren't bad. 5 numbers plus the bonus ball alone can raise up to £300,000, enough to pay Coops' wages as we charges up the leagues.
COME ON YOU WOMBLES!!!
Johnny Proud
SW19, - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 03:25:49 (PST)
Couple of answers on the finance questions 1) Football trust apprantley doesn't give money for buying grounds only improving and also depending on the level you play at depends on the amount you get So we would get less than say a Conference or 3rd division side. 2) Extensive financial ideas will be released for example raising money via the city. Most banks wont lend money to football clubs so it's not just a case of walking into Barclays/HSBC and saying I need £3 million.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 01:51:12 (PST)
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