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Thanks for your updates, Paul, but that gap between your last two posts caused many anxious moments on w&ww. Oh, and when can Sir Matt expect a dozen red roses from you? :-)
John the Don
- Saturday, October 18, 2003 at 11:01:59 (PDT)
stop spamming woman!
jill-is-a-spammer
wim, ble don - Friday, October 17, 2003 at 08:26:24 (PDT)
Saturday 8th November.....Night at the Dogs....AFC Wimbledon back at Plough Lane. Tickets available from the back bar at home games, also available from myself or Paul "Flairman" Farrance at away game - including tomorrow. Please come along and support this fundraiser. Promises to be a good night out. Players will there too. There are various packages available, ranging from £35 for entry to the restaurant and 3 course meal, these are selling very well, £12 for the 'six pack' deal, which includes entry to the main stadium, 2 free drinks and a fast food meal or £3.00 for entry to the stadium. There will also be a disco from 10pm til 1am. Tickets for this are limited to 200 and are £10 each. There are also sponsorship packages avaiable. Please hunt us out at games or call me on 07764 187093. Look forward to seeing you there.
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Friday, October 17, 2003 at 07:43:51 (PDT)
Just to let you know that we beat Walton tonight 2-1 @ Feltham.
Mighty Feltham fan (life on plastic its fantastic.)
- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 14:14:18 (PDT)
No, I'm just senile.
Sully Voter
- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 14:02:13 (PDT)
Was the person who voted for Sully as MOM for Sandhurst having a laugh??
carshalton womble
- Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 02:16:47 (PDT)
agreed - Hard but certainly we can win if we play well.
mark leadon
- Monday, October 13, 2003 at 14:42:23 (PDT)
Paul, my first visit + posting on your website and guestbook - its very good. Just a quick comment re the Vase game Saturday. I think we are in for a tough old game, as Herne Bay are now 2nd in their league, having won 5, drawn 1 and lost 0 so far this season. I still think we will win, but its going to be a nailbiter!!!
Nigel S
Epsom, - Monday, October 13, 2003 at 10:21:01 (PDT)
Martin D, I don't see your point? I said the SFA had a sense of humour - I don't think they would have gone round and vandalised Hugh Dallas's house.
Edinburgh Don
- Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 14:11:01 (PDT)
After the Chipstead v AFC Wimbledon game which is to be played at Whyteleafe's ground, there will be a further match at Chipstead ko 6.45pm Chipstead Vets v AFC Wimbledon Supporters. All welcome free entry. Food and drink available. Come and enjoy our hospitality!!
terry (terry.antell@btopenworld.com)
- Friday, October 10, 2003 at 06:45:05 (PDT)
ED, yeah, what a great sense of humour there is with refs north of the border. Tell that to Dallas (?) who had his house vandalised after some old firm game.
Martin D (Not interested)
- Friday, October 10, 2003 at 06:26:54 (PDT)
Scottish refs are still sponsored by Specsavers - I think it's a 3 year deal? At least it shows someone at the SFA has a sense of humour unlike the muppets that run the game south of the border.
Edinburgh Don
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 05:24:42 (PDT)
Richard-wasn't he known as Erik the Viking(although he was definitely British)? Seem to recall seeing him a couple of years ago at Selhurst
carshalton womble
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 00:54:41 (PDT)
Richard - I remember the Jolly Green Giant off the ad but he was about 6 foot 12 or seemed so when I was on the west bank. I think I have seen him at TFS last season.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 10:55:20 (PDT)
Paul, or anyone else, Do you remember a supporter in the 1980s and early '90s who was about 6ft 2ins+ with long blondish hair, this is a bloke by the way, and a bobble hat, who used to go to just about every game. Who was he and does he go now? Any ideas?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 01:23:51 (PDT)
if spec savers are sponsoring, maybe afc should contact them? (worth a try!)
mark
- Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 12:09:54 (PDT)
I am surprised no one has realised that the Scottish refs were sponsored last year by Spec Savers. Do not know whether they are doing it this year or not.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 07:59:52 (PDT)
Mark, I think the CCL officials are hoping Spec Savers will sponsor them!
Ratty
- Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 07:27:43 (PDT)
Paul - good point as AFC have featured a lot on The Premiership this season!
Des Lynam
- Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 04:49:19 (PDT)
Feret - Sorry only just got in 9:45 thanks for that.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 13:58:54 (PDT)
Raymondo: reply to my email to let SteveM know about collecting those framed shirts dude :)
ferret (ferret@removethisbitwisa.org.uk)
- Monday, October 06, 2003 at 13:41:47 (PDT)
my school mini-bus has just been sponsored by spec savers!! Made me laugh as the implications are that the state of the drivers' eyesight doesnt sound too good. (£2500 over 2 years for 2 buses). Maybe someone should write to this comapany!
mark
- Monday, October 06, 2003 at 11:59:37 (PDT)
Richard - main point of advertising is big potential viewing and main chance is via any TV exposure. and the TV cameras are based in the main stand so when we are on TV this will be seen. before the days of saturation tv coverage and the old one fixed camera clubs always used to advertise TV side board and a cost they were always the first to go.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 08:17:06 (PDT)
Paul - Always from the now John Smiths stand so have not noticed these. Having looked at the other 3 sides I would say there are probably 3 maybe 4 new boards. As each game goes by we lose sponsorship money. I would be very surpsrised if anyone was pleased with 10-12 boards after 7 League Games. It is difficult to criticise as there is so much volutary work but feel many wavering supporters & netrals need to see progress to keep them interested. After all attendances are down by 10% this season.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, October 06, 2003 at 04:29:58 (PDT)
Richard can I ask where you watch the game from? the reason being is that the John Smiths stand has a number of new signs, Coke, Thompson Local, AFC Wimbledon.co.uk, JVC and many others that I cant think of at the moment. regarding the kingstonians one it's there ground as well and they have to have some signs up.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 01:25:41 (PDT)
Paul - I have to say, as I have said before, that the lack of Perimeter Ads is very worrying. To me very little has happened, with perhaps 3 being added despite exposure to 2,500+ every game. We have now played nearly 1/3 of our home games and it does look pretty pathetic. Better to sell them cheap rather have none at all. I appreciate this is nothing to do with you but no one else at the club comes up with a satisfatory answer. Many supporters are confused as to why there is huge Kingstonian.com in prime place on the half way line, under the Kingstonian FC sign and nothing for us.
The advance on the pitch has been fantastic and full marks to all involved. I am not alone in thinking that off the pitch the commercial side is lagging behind. I wrote three weeks ago but with no response. We know the interest is £9,000 at a time but unless I am missing the point it has all gone quiet on many fronts.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, October 06, 2003 at 01:19:47 (PDT)
WISA has now launched its write-in campaign to persuade John Prescott (the deputy Prime Minister) to call in the MK planning application for a 30,000 seat stadium. Details are on the WISA web site, under football chat. Look for the post marked IMPORTANT, dated October 3rd. Please download the letter, put your name and address in the top right hand corner, sign it, and send it off. If a few hundred letters to this effect land on his desk we hope he will call in the application, thus adding 12-18 months to the applicants' time scale. Maybe that will finally pull the plug on the whole project. So, if you want to get back at the MK stadium consortium, here's your chance.
Ian Pollock (ianpollock@deathtoallspammerchants.co.uk)
Colliers Wood, UK - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 00:07:41 (PDT)
Stilez - Sure do mate :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 10:03:54 (PDT)
Webmaster, I hope you still have the Official AFC Wallingford Wheat......
stilez (we aren't very good this season and I don't want to talk about it.....)
- Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 09:40:04 (PDT)
The advertising boards round the ground seem to be adding more to each game. The thing to remember is that it was late in the close season that we "exchanged" contracts and therefore became owners of the ground and it was only then that we could try and get sponsors in. Regarding match tickets, do you ever travel by bus have you ever read an advert on the back of a bus ticket, ever used it? Season Ticket books were all printed before this was done and therefore about 50% of the fanbase may not see the adds. The programme give details of the sponsorship possibilities and if people contact the club with what they can do if it is fessible and of benefit to the club they may come to an agreement.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 09:39:03 (PDT)
Matt - regarding payment of people at AFC I think you need to contact the club I dont know details of who is paid or what they get. I presume the published accounts of AFCW Plc will give total "wages" bill for the year. Can I ask why you want to know?
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 09:34:48 (PDT)
Ally is NOT a loan deal as they are not allowed. Ally's CCL registration has had to be cancelled for him to join Carshalton but Terry hope he will re-join us in the future.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 09:32:33 (PDT)
Paul - why is there hardly any advertising boards around the ground? Also - do you think give our club sponsor enough coverage? I certainly do NOT think so! Come on give them something back in return. Take the match tickets why do we not allow a sponsor to make them? The sponsor would then pay for the production and could offer discounts / prizes etc for utilising their goods/ products/ services. For example, 'Hot steamy massages' receive 10% discount on a full massage!! :)
Matt
Crawley, - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 03:31:03 (PDT)
Paul - can you advise who and what is paid to anyone earning at AFC? Thx
Matt Colon
- Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 03:25:51 (PDT)
Paul - can you advise who and what is paid to anyone earning at AFC? Thx
Matt Colon
- Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 03:25:37 (PDT)
Paul - tell me more about the Ali Russell load deal?
Sparky Marky
- Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 03:24:30 (PDT)
That's terrible Andy. Even your Rosemary Clooney ones? ;o)
Martin D
- Friday, October 03, 2003 at 07:41:06 (PDT)
Over the weekend I may work out the predicted final table based on the pre-season predictions just so everyone can see how optermistic/pesermistic (yes I know they are spelt wrong)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, October 02, 2003 at 14:39:29 (PDT)
Just checking over my pre-season predictions and it looks as though I'm going to be way off the running by the end of the season. Although I've Wimbledon down for winning nearly everything it's usually by a margin of one, two or maybe three goals. How could anyone predict we'd start off on three goal wins, work our way up to four, nip up to six goals and then top seven? Am I right to feel guilty for underestimating the mighty dons? Where will it stop?? I suspect the deciding points will start coming from predicting the correct number of opponent's goals at this rate or will the rigors of winter and waterlogged pitches drag some of the scores back to reality? Anyway, prediction table or not it's still nice watching them go in.....
FleyDon
- Thursday, October 02, 2003 at 12:34:26 (PDT)
I think it was about 25 by w2k. we held the previous record of 17. They broke all our records. b*stards.
stilez (except AFC Wallingford 13 Craneligh 0)
- Thursday, October 02, 2003 at 11:26:44 (PDT)
Thanks Paul, but i missed typed the question. Was meant to ask consecutive games. Any answers ??
Bruce
Kingston-Upon-Thames, - Thursday, October 02, 2003 at 07:11:29 (PDT)
Bruce - w2k won 40 league games last year.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, October 02, 2003 at 00:50:57 (PDT)
Can anyone tell me the most number of wins in the CCL.
I think it was Withdean 2000 with 24 last season, but can someone confirm this.
Bruce
Kingston-Upon-Thames, - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 18:10:07 (PDT)
There may be a jury-rigged WDON broadcasting tonight, so do check it out in case.
John the Don
- Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 10:26:20 (PDT)
Dorking Don, can of "Brut" spray on stand by for you....
Matt
crawley, - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 03:59:22 (PDT)
Matt/ Steve - leave it out! See you 2night. Bring some spray for the smell!
Dorking Don
- Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 03:27:26 (PDT)
Smelly Kit ...I assume you like fudge? Shame I have not got any!! Will have to divert for a fruit gum pick up enroute! see you later, is the lottery winner going?
Steve
Crawley, - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 03:05:18 (PDT)
Smelly Kit/Dorking Don, sweets on stand by, see you in The Star @ Chessington at 18:00 on-wards. All drinks are on Mini Mark after he won the lottery.
Matt
crawley, - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 01:51:57 (PDT)
Hope you had a great birthday Paul and sorry about opening that can of worms. Byfleet Don - very impressive sentence structure. You're not looking for a job by any chance as there is one going in the English Department at work?!
Greg
Sutton, - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 12:34:49 (PDT)
Steve - do NOT forget the sweets 2moro night!
Smelly Kit
- Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 12:24:58 (PDT)
Matt - u going 2moro? About time u made an effort!!!!!!!
Dorking Don
- Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 12:24:11 (PDT)
Good to see a AFC shirt in Amsterdam over the weekend. Only shame was that I saw him enter the darkened 'lady of the night'. Who ever u r - hope u enjoyed your 3 minutes of fun!
I saw u
- Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 12:22:39 (PDT)
Dont celebrate 2 much Paul, I'll c u 4 a drink tomorrow night
Flying Jock
- Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 10:33:25 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Paul! You don't look a day over 33!!!
P.S. I've double-checked my spelling and grammar lest the sanctimonious Greg should pick fault.
Byfleet Don
- Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 04:45:48 (PDT)
Yep birthday today Monday and I was born in 1970.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 15:21:36 (PDT)
I didn't know it was your birthday, Paul! Is it actually today? Happy birthday! How old are you?
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Monday, September 29, 2003 at 13:09:55 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Paul
essex womble (essexwomble at aoldotcom)
- Monday, September 29, 2003 at 12:24:39 (PDT)
Come on wombles. Great hammering of bedfont on saturday.fanchise are still shit even though they've gone to mk.
wandsworth womble (wandsworth_womble@hotmail.com)
london, england - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 10:00:50 (PDT)
i dey here oooooooooooooooooo
mugu (mugu@guy.com)
USA, USA usa - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 07:19:22 (PDT)
Good to see the real Dons thrive and pack out non-league grounds on awaydays. Takes me back to those three unforgettable seasons 1975-78 when we were the 'Man United of the Southern League'. I now live in West Wales, in part due to a wish to be away from the world of franchise football.
How can Franchise FC be called the MK Dons? There is no 'don' in either Milton or Keynes. I think they ought to be called the MK Friedmans after the free market guru, they are certainly more Friedman and Keyenesyan. Good to hear that the MKF versus Burnley (FA Cup 3rd Round 1976, that truly was the best afternoon to be watching the Dons save for Wembley '88 - Dicky Guy was a God in gloves) was a flop. Great article in the Observer about it. My guess is that in four years time, the Dons will leapfrog MFK after two two sublime games in the Conference when the MKF 'fans' (franchisees?) finally crawl away in shame.
Cheers, David.
David LL-O (davidowen1@onetel.net.uk)
Cardigan, Ceredigion Wales - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 03:05:01 (PDT)
Yes! Check out the prediction table. Class will always tell in the end.
Number 6 (andyandbelinda@clara.co.uk)
London, - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 02:54:12 (PDT)
And while we're teaching Paul English [;o)] it's "photos" not "photo's".
Martin D (OED)
- Monday, September 29, 2003 at 02:06:46 (PDT)
Right you are Richard, right you are! Back to the football then. We're going up, they're going down. Can't wait for the 2006/07 season when we'll meet (and beat) them in the Conference. That is, of course, if they haven't folded!
Greg
Sutton, - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 09:27:23 (PDT)
Nice to see their no. 4 enjoying the game as he was one of the Ash players that horrible August day last year, who took particular delight in telling what the score was and how good Ash were!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 08:28:42 (PDT)
Richard B-you should've been to Ilford, looked as if they grew cabbages on that pitch
carshalton womble
- Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 05:02:46 (PDT)
Surely that has to be the worst pitch we have ever played on. Literally an arid ploughed field. Some of the Bedfont players had good Ball control but they were really struggling as well. Looking forward to some grass on Wednesday!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 04:07:02 (PDT)
It’s been a funny week, my blood has boiled at the Franchise spin that has been going around and by the way BBC 3C’s web site has been advertising the game etc. It has bought back all the feelings of hurt etc that I thought I had put behind me. But then Saturday afternoon came and we kicked off, I couldn’t unfortunately make the game but I was stuck to the PC readings Paul’s updates and the comments on W&WW and it made me realise even more what a great club we have here. Thank you to Paul and all the others who give up so much time and effort to our club. See you Wednesday night when we can again support a Wimbledon team. Come On Yer Dons !!
Matt
crawley, - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 03:22:45 (PDT)
Hi Paul. I've just noticed Greg's post about spelling and have to admit that I've thought that for a while but didn't want to say anything. I notice you often put (for example) "there goal" instead of "their goal". I didn't want to say anything because your site is great and didn't want it to sound like I was criticising so I'm glad Greg pointed it out rather than me(!) Besides, can't say anything against you because you gave an acquaintance my email address ;-) thanks again for that!
Debs (Debs_73@hotmail.com)
- Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 03:04:43 (PDT)
Greg - Whilst correcting the spelling of the Webmaster is far more important than discussing the club, may I suggest that one comma in your last message was far from adequate. I would have thought 'Ah, good question Paul.' In addition 'Well, if your spelling is so......'
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 02:31:03 (PDT)
Greg - But shouldn't a beer be keep in a wildlife park where it can roam free, I dont think I will get it home on the bus :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 12:02:01 (PDT)
Ah good question Paul. Well if your spelling is so atrocious that you have no idea how to spell a word then you're right, a dictionary is useless. (So you can throw your one out!) But if you have a vague idea of the spelling then a dictionary will help you out. HAVING not HAVEING by the way. Sorry to take the p---. Will buy you a beer on Wed night! (Can't make tomorrow)
Greg
Sutton, - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 11:42:59 (PDT)
Greg, and don't mention "their" instead of "there" :) Perhaps you should check out Sean Fox on WISA?
Martin D (Love ya really Raymondo)
- Friday, September 26, 2003 at 05:25:43 (PDT)
Cheers Greg, that post did make me smile. I do run my updates through a spellchecker but it normally lets them go through. On a second point can you answer this question for me as an English Teacher, What is the use of a dictionary if you cant spell? :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 13:10:58 (PDT)
Paul - Please don't take this in the wrong way as I think your site is fantastic and I don't know what I would do without your text updates and match reviews for the games I can't get to. However, as an English teacher I just can't let this pass as I notice it in every report of yours that I read. It is not could OF, should OF or would OF. It is could HAVE, should HAVE and would HAVE. An example being "He should have scored". Sorry to be pedantic - I think your site is brill.
PS It's spelt themselves, not themselfs.
Greg (gregt@hotmail.com)
Sutton, UK - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 10:52:49 (PDT)
Great game last night, what a goal machine Coops is. Plus his all round play is much better this year. I do hope he is on a long contract with us.
Plus more debt on a BBC web site about Franchise & Co, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/sport/2003/09/23/wimbledon_getting_there.shtml & http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/sport/2003/09/23/wimbledon_karl_bromley.shtml
Matt
crawley, - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 07:06:51 (PDT)
M.O.T.M : Forget the blindingly obvious (Cooper hat trick)Just what more has Gavin Bolger got to do to get acclaim ?
He is the teams pulse and is THE real presence in our midfield. He gives 100% in every match and never less so than last night. What a mouth-watering prospect of the blinding midfield pairing of Gavin and 'Ginge' (on his return from injury).
By the way, if Terry runs short of central defenders he could do worse than considering Ali Russell for the role.
The way he (skillfully?) deflected TWO of our certain goal-bound shots to safety was undescribable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He turns on the ball like the the Queen Mary in Southampton water and has a deftness of first-time touch like a JCB.
I thought his replacement (Luffman) looked very lively and 'up for it' when he came on and looks a good prospect.
Frostie (nirvana28502@aol.com)
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 04:58:56 (PDT)
Well I cannot remember in any Cricket match or televised football match where there was a man of the match award the whole team having to share 1 bottle between them. As for 3 people being unable to make up their minds. How do they get through the day if they cannnot make a simple choice here!?!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 04:54:10 (PDT)
Fair point, Paul. Football is all about views, but on this occasion Richard's view is definitely right! I'm thinking of voting for Ray Merry, because he kept a clean sheet.
Big John
UK - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 03:31:46 (PDT)
Richard - Football is about views 3 people so far cant decide on a Man Of The Match so it looks like haveing a whole team option is needed. Regarding Lewis I think he did well also a number of players read the site and I think they may sometimes vote for themselfs. I should of put Dan Martin up to see if he got a vote :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 02:40:37 (PDT)
I was not going to say anything but when I saw Flying Jock's message I could not resist. I cannot see the point of bringing this whole team as motm, surely this defeats the object? As does the person who voted for Lewis Taylor. Aside from his goals Cooper probably had his best game for the club and should be recognised as such.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 01:13:25 (PDT)
I think you should dd the 'Whole Team' 2 your poll for the match on 24th September
Flying Jock
- Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 15:49:16 (PDT)
Have u lot bombarded the Burnley & Sheff U sites yet?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Sparky Marky
- Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 09:11:14 (PDT)
Dog Night Fundraiser.....Saturday 8th November.....Night at the Dogs....AFC Wimbledon back at Plough Lane. Tickets available from the back bar at tonights game. Please come along and support this fundraiser. Promises to be a good night out. Players will there too. There are various packages available, ranging from £35 for entry to the restaurant and 3 course meal, £12 for the 'six pack' deal, which includes entry to the main stadium, 2 free drinks and a fast food meal or £3.00 for entry to the stadium. There will also be a disco from 10pm til 1am. Tickets for this are limited to 200 and are £10 each. There are also sponsorship packages avaiable. Please hunt us out tonight in the back bar or call me on 07764 187093. Look forward to seeing you there
Jill Stratton (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 06:44:18 (PDT)
On BBC Sport website the franchise are not going to refund their legions of new fans (as originally promised) for the games played at Selhurst. So, at least the people in MK get to see what lying, cheating w****rs they have welcomed into their midst. They are also apparently charging the 2nd most expensive admission fee in Div 1 and Winkleman is saying it's all for the club's good. It won't be when no-one pays it! So now it's obvious that he is just as gormless as koppell. Did anyone notice the slip on Skysports news when the caption of "MK Dons Chairman" appeared under Winkleman's ugly mug while he was spouting crap? 1) MK Dons? I thought the name was still "Wimbledon FC", and it was still "the same club" 2) Chairman? Bringing them out of administration is he? The words "Carve up" spring to mind. Go into administration , clear a few debts on the cheap......how anyone can have anything to do with the scum is beyond me.
Edinburgh Don
- Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 02:41:00 (PDT)
There are some interesting comments on the BBC Franchise site, see : http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/sport/2003/09/16/wimbledon_stadium_1.shtml
Matt
crawley, - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 00:49:07 (PDT)
congrats on reaching the 350,000 mark
Flying Jock
- Monday, September 22, 2003 at 12:37:17 (PDT)
Lets make a big effort to put fans of opposing teams off visiting MK Franchise. Bombard the Burnley & Sheff Utd sites NOW..........
Go all out to encourage fans to visit MK
- Monday, September 22, 2003 at 12:17:59 (PDT)
Dons away to Herne Bay fc in the vase
excited
- Monday, September 22, 2003 at 03:23:43 (PDT)
AFCW make it to the first round proper of the FA Vase, Edinburgh City have made it to the first round proper of the Scottish Cup, and the Franchise are bottom of Div 1. I've had a good weekend :)
Edinburgh Don
- Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 12:48:25 (PDT)
So, the franchise finally get the go-ahead to play at the NHS. There were rumours that Winkleman was deliberately stalling so that the first game was against West Ham and got a 'big' crowd rather than Burnley, but apparently the administrators turned the screw and jollied them on. So, at last they'll be gone. Hopefully it won't be long before they stop pretending to be Wimbledon and drop the name. Lets also hope that fans of other teams see this travesty of a club for what it is and dont darken the door, although the anoraks will probably see it as a 'new ground' to visit, but we can hope.
Edinburgh Don
- Friday, September 19, 2003 at 13:57:40 (PDT)
Chipsticks also have Tony Smith who was the reserve in goal
Paul R (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 12:04:30 (PDT)
Re- Chipstead - Havnt they got Petty and Nicholas from us?
mark
- Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 14:54:04 (PDT)
Posted by Kris on wisa chat - We have some work going on at the moment in swapping numbers
between exchanges, and the office number is currently not
working. If you need to call, use 020 8974 5712 - cheers.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 06:59:28 (PDT)
According to their unofficial site here (http://www.billysdomain.co.uk/dunworking/): PAGHAM V AFC WIMBLEDON DATE CONFIRMED FRIDAY 12/09/03 5.20PM AS FOLLOWS; Sunday 21st September at Nyetimber Lane, 2pm Kick-off, £6 adults, £3 AOP & Children. Program £2 (These are FA set Prices)
Martin D (Surfing)
- Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 01:34:57 (PDT)
Wallies lost, looks like Chipsticks are the team to beat!
TomC (tom@buzzybee.org)
Sutton - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 14:24:16 (PDT)
FJ - About what I am confused?
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 14:21:57 (PDT)
PR r u taking the michael
Flying Jock
- Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 13:59:24 (PDT)
FJ - Thought it was £8 for adults not concessions.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 12:50:26 (PDT)
drumstick Its £8 4 consessions
Flying Jock
- Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 11:32:34 (PDT)
Paul - How much will it cost for under-16s/concessions?
Drumstick
- Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 11:17:55 (PDT)
FJ - Cheers mate. Was going to post Coach on Sunday to Pagham depart Kingsmeadow 10:45am cost £17 for adults departs 45minutes after final whistle. Pay on the coach by cheque or right money. Give the office a call as soon as possible to book your place on 020 8547 3528
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 05:38:51 (PDT)
coach travel 2 pagham now booking! call the Club if required
Flying Jock
- Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 03:27:03 (PDT)
Greg, you need to come down to Kingsmeadow, you know it makes sense, the atmosphere is very simillar to the old Plough Lane days and Terry's guys are playing some good exciting football
Wibbly Don
- Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 02:19:45 (PDT)
Greg Ashe - Try a couple of games at KM - You would love it and its quite similar to our Plough lane days in many ways.
Mark
- Monday, September 15, 2003 at 14:12:51 (PDT)
First time to the site. Think its great, pretty quickly updated which is good. Keep up good work just like Terry and the boys!
Dave Hitchman (dave_hitchman@hotmail.com)
Wimbledon, London England - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 13:19:37 (PDT)
I think that supporters that throw thing at the other goal
keeper is very irresponsible do they know what the trouble it can cause i think the person or people involved should
grow up and learn to behave and respect the club and the apposing team after all how would you feel if someone was doing it to us.
Donna Superdons Wrate (bw003f2755@blueyonder.co.uk)
morden, surrey - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 09:29:11 (PDT)
Greg - Thanks for the comments. Regarding Withdean although we are a feeder league for the Rymans teams still have to be elected and meet certian criteria the main one is having own ground or ground share for a minimum of 3 years. Withdean play at Worthing's ground (and brighton play at Withdean stadium where withdean used to play) but only have 2 years left on the groundshare. This season Withdean's chairman left and joined Worthing and took half the players with him thats why they have not done very well at the start of the season. Hope that helps.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 07:49:53 (PDT)
Was a Dons fan for years and travelled over to Plough Lane to watch the odd match. I'm now enjoying following AFC on the web and love the site! Big question though, how come Withdean2000 are still in CCL, why were they not promoted. I'm a little confused about promotion from the CCL, anyone willing to provide me with a quick crash course!
greg ashe (greg@ashe.to)
Ireland - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 04:14:47 (PDT)
Interesting that Seb Favata's nickname from the players is Marco Tardelli as he is nothing like him. Tardelli was an incredibly hard player who represented everything that was bad about Italian football in the late 70s along with Bennetti, Gentile etc. He is more of a busy bee in midfield and would rather see him as an Archie Gemmill or Gordon Strachan. Unless of course anyone has any better ideas?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 03:14:40 (PDT)
website wont accept my vote for motm
Andrew Fullard (Andfullard@aol.com)
Suurey, uk - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 13:11:56 (PDT)
Peterboro - Thanks, added (I trust he was wearing Donny colours?)
John the Don (afcw@editserve.co.uk)
- Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 10:03:44 (PDT)
Paul - totally agree with your sentiments and it has to stop - Tuesday night was not the first incident and it won't be the last. I think the warning about loss of points/fines/stands being closed etc needs to be in the programme and needs to be announced over the p/a a couple of times a game. There is a large community of dons on the net, I would estimate around 400 odd? therefore this message needs to be in the faces of every "fan" at every game as it could have a real detrimental effect on our club
Rich
- Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 02:21:30 (PDT)
Paul - Totally agree with your comments concerning the coin throwing etc. It still surprises me how there always seems to be one opposition player in most games who tries to rile the supporters. I remember the Chessington Utd. No. 10 and I think the Cobham number 9 last year as well as Hancock of Wallingford, plus the whole Ash team away, Wontbother 2000 and Southall. I fear I lost any sympathy with the keeper after his pathetic time wasting at the penalty and complaining about Cooper when clearly fouled. But must stress the 'banter' must never go TOO far.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 01:05:39 (PDT)
John-You can add Doncaster to your list. Spoke to one of their fans who went to the farnham game last year.
Peterboro_don
- Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 15:08:59 (PDT)
Good luck with the site
Ricky Castoldi (ricky.castoldi@pegs.com)
London, United Kingdom - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 04:25:40 (PDT)
Wot no franchise.....strange?
Billy boy
sw19, - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 08:53:31 (PDT)
Fans from other clubs at KM: I picked up on a Big Tissue thread about fans wearing colours who've been down to KM, and I've started a thread on WISA Chat/Football Chat. I'm interested in real fans from other clubs rather than 'shirt-wearers' IYSWIM. The list so far is: Arsenal, Barrow, Bath, Bradford City, Brentford, Brighton, Bristol Rovers, Burnley, Charlton, Chester City, Cork City, Excelsior, Fulham, Gillingham, Halifax, Kingstonian, Manchester City, Manchester United, Millwall, Newcastle, Norwich, Orient, Preston, St Pauli, Southend, Stoke, Sunderland, Tottenham, Wolves, Worcester City, Wycombe, Yeovil. If you have made any other sightings please let me know (on here or email me).
John the Don (afcw at editserve dot co dot uk)
- Monday, September 08, 2003 at 13:22:35 (PDT)
any news on where the pagham tie is 2 b played?
Flying Jock
- Monday, September 08, 2003 at 11:50:33 (PDT)
Just to let you know that we have been contacted by Sky Sports and they're
sending a reporter and cameraman to tomorrow's match at Woking! They'll also
be at the Westfield ground before the match.
Colin
Westfield Fan
- Friday, September 05, 2003 at 08:30:30 (PDT)
FJ - yes it's free for home games at Beveree. I noticed also that they didn't charge at Bracknell, so I owuld guess that only the bigger clubs will have a gate.
Ratty Rat (Save Chip ; don't vote for Sarah)
- Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 11:36:03 (PDT)
Anyone that can make themselves free for a couple of hours before work next Wednesday 10th September to help with an AFCW Leaflet handout to promote the share issue in The City of London please contact me ASAP. Thanks...Jamie...email jmead@softwarealliances.co.uk .
Jimbojim (jmead@softwarealliances.co.uk)
- Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 00:19:33 (PDT)
Is it free entry 4 season ticket holders 2 the reserve team Games?, or am I dreaming!
Flying Jock
- Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 00:41:07 (PDT)
Paul, no worries, nice to see us 5 points clear at the top of the table. :-)
Matt
crawley, - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 23:50:37 (PDT)
Neil, I think you have to have played in the FA Vase first. Next year we will be allowed to go in the FA cup.
Mark Leadon
- Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 15:43:03 (PDT)
Can anybody tell me why we are not allowed to compete in the FA Cup?
Neal Exall (NREXALL@aol.com)
Stoneleigh, England - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 14:59:53 (PDT)
"Saturday saw us take on the only other unbeaten team in the Combined Counties League in North Greenford United" erm, what about AFC Wallingford? :op
stilez (we haven't lost a game this season, but we don't like to talk about it)
- Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 14:42:11 (PDT)
Cheers Matt, Sorted :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 12:37:36 (PDT)
Rich - an Updated pre-season prediction table can always be found at http://www.itmustbedons.com/football/preseasonpred.html I will put details up in the news section as well tonight.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 10:50:05 (PDT)
Hey Paul
Where can I find the up to date prediction table?
thanks
Rich
Rich
- Monday, September 01, 2003 at 08:59:14 (PDT)
Thanks Paul. It seems like football is a fickle business, no matter which level you're at. Well, Money talks I guess...
Paperdon
Hong Kong, - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 05:48:15 (PDT)
Paper Don - The Withdean chairman left and became a director at Worthing. He then made himself manager and signed the majority of Withdeans squad. Sam Francis who was top scorer in the ccl was one of the players who left and he scored against Ash in Worthings 7-0 FA Cup victory.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 10:44:54 (PDT)
WHY IS IT THAT TEAMS THAT DID WELL LAST SEASON LIKE WITHDEAN 2000 ARE BOTTOM OF THE LEAGUE NOW?
DID THEY HAVE ALL THEIR GOOD PLAYERS POACHED BY TEAMS IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE OR SOMETHING?
paperdon
Hong KONG, - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 09:47:54 (PDT)
AAARGH! Third from bottom of the league...never mind, most of the errant predictions were the fault of Son (I can safely blame him as he's been in bed for an hour or two). As soon as my own expert predictions kick in I'm confident of charging up the table and avoiding that 'Viking Greenford' feeling (actually feeling a bit 'Cove-ish' at present).
FleyDon
- Friday, August 29, 2003 at 14:15:52 (PDT)
Woo hoo, check out that leapfroging in the table. Paul, reckon you should put those on equal points in alphabetical order - that put me 3rd!! Oh and yes that just proves that I don't go to AFC merely to drool over the players (ok so it helps that they are all so lovely ;-))
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Friday, August 29, 2003 at 12:40:01 (PDT)
Sorry everyone had to put the prediction table up as Jill was complaining on msn that everyone thinks she only goes to games to drool over players and wants to prove people wrong. She thinks she meant to put down a 4-2 win for withdean rather than a 4-2 win for us :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 12:37:02 (PDT)
Ahem, I was just lulling you all into a false sense of security! I want to see the table please as I mount my challenge on the top spot. Oh and Raymondo, what is my prize when I inevitably win??? :-)
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Friday, August 29, 2003 at 10:31:04 (PDT)
Richard - So as you can imagine the table will be up most weeks :) Just to keep you happy I will put a table up tonight.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 09:59:39 (PDT)
So you'll let us know the scores when Jill is not doing very well?!?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, August 29, 2003 at 08:27:50 (PDT)
Richard - Have done an updated but I dont want to put the scores up as Jill did ok for once and is no longer 2nd from bottom. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 04:30:24 (PDT)
Tom Curtis - Thanks for your support. Good luck with your new stadium. I sincerely hope it works out. Congrats on your good start to the season and do you still hate Palace?!
Mick (mickduus@blueyonder.co.uk)
Cheam, UK - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 03:29:13 (PDT)
Paul - Do we have the Prediction scores after the Withdeann games yet?
Richard another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, August 29, 2003 at 01:08:10 (PDT)
tin tin- 'afcw loser of the week' on the back a 'i've been mingin in training this week im sorry' i think on the front. thought it said 'i have a minge' at first glance!! (paul, delete it its too rude;0)
SamTheDon (samthedon2000@yahoo.co.uk)
Staines, - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 15:10:01 (PDT)
Tin Tin, I think it says I was minging in training or something similar.
Jill (jillstratton@ntlworld.com)
- Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 13:23:10 (PDT)
Good site. I like to keep an eye out for AFC as I think what happened to the original Wimbledon is disgusting. I am a Brighton season ticket holder, so am not able to come to any games, but I'm sure I will come and see what it is all about one day. Congratulations on creating AFC and everything that is AFC. Your are the REAL Wimbledon, Good Luck.
Tom Curtis (tj.curtis@ntlworld.com)
Brighton, - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 13:22:56 (PDT)
What is on written on the yellow shirt worn at the Withdean game in your pics? I can see the AFc Im a minger?? on the front cant work out what it says on the back?
TINTIN
- Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 13:10:33 (PDT)
hi richard. premiership here we come! we'll were still in the ccl (level 8) hope for a decent promotion this summer if/when we go up. because of non leagues restructuring, we are still unsure of what league we go into, but we should win the league this season hopefully! save me a seat at the walkers stadium, see you in 2009!
SamTheDon (samthedon2000@yahoo.co.uk)
Staines, - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 13:06:18 (PDT)
Dorking Don, I see you hat has made an appearance on some of Paul's pictures from the game against The Pub Team From Brighton !
Oh and I hope you wash that top before Saturdays game or you will upset TE even more !
Matt
Crawley, - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 04:30:08 (PDT)
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