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Humu - Think it was something came up with a couple of the cast lots of people had refunds, suggestion going round that an end of season production will be undertaken.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, December 31, 2004 at 09:50:05 (PST)
Sad to see the New Wimbledon Theatre has dropped 'A Fans Club' on 22nd Jan - I guess they didnt have enough bookings unless anyone knows different
Hmu10 (hmu10@talk21.com)
- Friday, December 31, 2004 at 05:33:32 (PST)
UD - Ok but two points first the pitch on Monday was very much unplayable and i think only the fact 2,500 were in the ground was the game played. 2) having seen Met Police last night the front line didnt have a kick allnight. So "struggling" and 9 points clear with 2 games in hand makes nice reading to me.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 13:03:02 (PST)
Paul mate - I know what u r saying and agree the priority is promotion no matter what BUT we will not make many friends on the way and will no doubt lose fans as well. I was embarrassed on Monday by the the lack of quality. Up front we have only 1 decent striker right now (Buts) and unless we get a right hand man for him we could be in for a LONG winter.
Upset Don
- Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 11:48:02 (PST)
upset Don - Very funny. On 606 tonight they were talking about possibility of chelsea winning the premiership and saying how important it is that teams can grind out wins 1-0 etc if they are to be champions.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 15:28:36 (PST)
Whilst I appeciate winning any game and that the pitch was bad at Dorking ....Please can someone explain how we keep grinding out results when we really are NOT championship quality. The side does NOT look a solid or comfortable unit. Why? Bring back Jamie Taylor and lets get a hard / tall/ ball winner/ play maker in mid field. When will we win a header in midfield?
Upset Don
- Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 10:33:06 (PST)
Rickent - Wasnt laughing at you promise (ok well maybe a little bit :) ) pleased Frankie scored as he is a top guy and I know all the support that the KW have given him. Must say he didnt look too happy when he arrived at the ground thanks to the assistance of a steward!
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 02:03:29 (PST)
Boy did Paul R laugh when Frankie scored. There's me screaming 'Oh! No' as the ball flew in the net and HIM pointing at us huddled behind the KW flag reworking our 'after Christmas budgets' in our heads. It could have been a lot worse tho as the Greatest CH in History had another goal disallowed and came pretty close with another header. Bastard!
Rickent
Kent Wombles, - Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 00:38:41 (PST)
Dorking video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Monday, December 27, 2004 at 16:27:26 (PST)
Just quite why are my 'mute goalkeeper' so off the mark when you yourself say he never encourages the team and should not be captain?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, December 27, 2004 at 03:22:55 (PST)
Get yourselves down to THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME pub on WEST STREET DORKING b4 and after the Dorking v AFC match. Simon the landlord is ready and waiting! Pub is 5 mins walk from Meadow Bank.
Dorking Don
- Friday, December 24, 2004 at 08:12:36 (PST)
Mike - Advance Sales were mailnly Seats but I reckon we could take over 1,000-1,200 on Monday as I am sure by then most people will be so fed up with food, Relatives, Repeats on TV they will want to get out and watch some football :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 01:02:09 (PST)
Any idea how many advanced sales we have for Dork game? I would imagine a crowd of 2K on Monday.
Mikey G
- Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 23:25:52 (PST)
Please make sure we do the business as I will never be able to face my friends AGAIN!
Dorking Don
- Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 23:24:56 (PST)
When we signed GN, the Dagenham supporters were quite clear about their thoughts. Alot of them said that he was very good at shot stopping but poor on crosses/coming out. I think thats been shown to be completely true.
Dave Hill
- Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 14:52:23 (PST)
The comments about our 'mute goalkeeper' are way of the mark. I was standing behind his goal and quite clearly heard him call for the ball, as did 'Frankie' and everyone else at the HAE. He just didn't commit himself after the call and then stood there looking for someone to blame. I think that he should relinquish the Captain's armband as I don't feel he can 'encourage' the rest of the team when he's the reason we have conceeded so many easy goals ourselves. At the PSF with Barnet he took some heavy stick from their supporters (whom he knew well) for lapses when he played for them and I thought at the time they were a bit harsh, but I'm beginning to see what they mean now.
derek Chaplin (derek@chaplin72.freeserve.co.uk)
Cheam, - Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 14:46:44 (PST)
Hi! Paul just a quickie to wish both you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. and also to all the fans who read your guest book. and not forgeting all at the club.
wolveswomble
- Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 07:14:31 (PST)
AFC Rob with all due respect the reason we actually played well on saturday was that we did NOT lump the ball forward and for once we played along teh ground, hence Randall having one of his better games and Graham having excellent first half and Gell a second. there does seem to be a huge amount of disrespect towards CA from our club as yet again they played better than any other league team this season.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 02:46:52 (PST)
Morning everyone. Just a little reminder that the Goal of the Game poll for the Croydon Athletic game is still up and runnning and is led by Leon McDowall, to cast your votes please pay a visit to http://www.ayorkshirewomble.com Thanks.
WakefieldWomble
- Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 23:03:09 (PST)
In light of Dave Anderson's programme notes, how do people feel about the interaction between the players and fans, especially the players signed since last May? Do people find them approachable and knowledgeable about the origins and raison d'etre of AFC Wimbledon? I do observe that the players are a tight knit unit and give the impression of team spirit. Ted
ted (tedfinch@fsmail.net)
sw18, - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 09:57:14 (PST)
The thing that least impressed me on Saturday was the sight of an experienced player stubbing out two cigarettes on OUR carpet it the back bar. Merry Christmas! Ted
ted (tedfinch@fsmail.net)
sw18, UK - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 09:46:51 (PST)
I think that we played pretty badly on Saturday.It wasn't anyone in particular.It was a bad team performance.What we need to realise is we are not blessed in the height department up front.If we keep aimlessly lumping balls up front we will not keep possession.We have a very good midfield who might as well not be there if we are going to play the ball straight over the top of them.We need to play to our strengths which is neat passing football.Most teams we have played this season have had huge lumbering centre halves who we cannot beat in the air.
afc rob
Morden, - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 05:48:10 (PST)
Paul, just a quick note to say that even though I have critised martin randall in the past, I have to say on saturday it was one of the his best games yet, just hope he keeps it up.
andy neale
- Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 05:37:28 (PST)
Richard have to disagree. Some people dont want to accept some of the players and even if they scored a hat-trick or played brilliantly every week they would still find reason to complain about them.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 02:38:39 (PST)
Yes sorry I am not Richard Butler!! The real test of how 'awful' a team plays is when the fans start having a real go at the players and they did not because there was no one who was playing badly. The odd mistake, epecially from our Mute Goalkeeper but Dave Anderson's report is totally off the mark, most unhelpful and personally I think the pressure is getting to him. That is from someone who stands behind him at every home game....and quite frankly wish he didn't at times!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 01:10:02 (PST)
Dave - Sorry corrected now :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, December 20, 2004 at 23:38:44 (PST)
Richard B - We played really well for the first 20 mins until they scored and then it was awful!
Dave
- Monday, December 20, 2004 at 12:57:50 (PST)
Champions 101 Points Automatic Promotion 102??? How can this be Paul?
Dave
- Monday, December 20, 2004 at 12:56:25 (PST)
Rehea - Richard B isint Richard Butler i'm afraid, I think a few players do read here but not aware of any posting sorry.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, December 20, 2004 at 12:26:46 (PST)
Richard B my dad said the same thing kinda about Croydon being one of the best teams that afc have played this year aslo can i ask u something Are u Richard Butler who plays for AFC .
Rehea ()
Surrey , - Monday, December 20, 2004 at 09:18:33 (PST)
Surely I am not the only one that actually thought we played very well on saturday? I get the feeling that people see home to the 10th team and so we muct beat them comfortably. Our passing was far better than it has been for much of teh season and thought Sills and Graham in the first half and Gell, Goggin and Gray in teh second were as good as they have been. Presumably Croydon Ath. played well above themselves with some excellent passing, control of the ball and every time we had the ball in midfield they played like men possessed with two players on us in a flash. The only disappointing thing was that towards the end they started the Willdive 2000 lying on the ground with their feet in the air but that probably just highlighted how much work they were putting in. I would definitely say that Croydon Ath. were the best team we played in the league this year and far better than the team lying in second place!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, December 20, 2004 at 01:03:08 (PST)
Croydon Athletic video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 07:57:52 (PST)
Paul, I know you've been having technical problems, but did you post the winner of the Ashford MOTM vote?
Big John
UK - Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 05:53:17 (PST)
Morning everyone. The Goal of the Game poll is up and running for last nights game. Please visit http://www.ayorkshirewomble.com to cast your votes for that and the Goal of the Month poll.
WakefieldWomble
- Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 23:27:58 (PST)
Chessington video highlights on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 16:59:16 (PST)
Paul, I have been looking at the online shop on the OS which is excellent. However, do you know what the shirt sizes are for the home strip and sweat shirt (ie chest size for S and M) Thanks.
Black Country Don
- Monday, December 13, 2004 at 13:29:53 (PST)
Big John - you know see why I don't go to many games! No, I didn't leave at half time, but don't think I didn't consider it. Maybe the turnaround was due to the fact my goddaughter turned to me 5 minutes before half time and wished us "good luck". She was feeling very smug at the time with Ashford up 1-0. She shortly after declared that Saturday was "the best day of her life", which swiftly turned to despair when we finally started playing like a team at the top of the league should. She had a fabulous time (and was supporting AFC by the end of the game) - that arm twisting I was doing sitting beside her must have helped. Her Dad was very impressed at the friendly atmosphere and I think they'll both be back at Ashford in the future. As for me, I really enjoy supporting my local team but I was wondering what I was going to say on this message board if the first half's performance had continued on to the end.
Kennydon
Wimbledon, UK - Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 09:51:23 (PST)
Ashford video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 13:05:44 (PST)
Kennydon, did you leave at half-time, by any chance? The first half was probably the worst display I have ever seen from an AFC team. The second half was excellent stuff - as good as the first half was bad. There's no mystery to it. We continued the direct approach, but we played the ball on the ground second half. Quick thought for the management: John Fashanu left Wimbledon (and some would say the planet) some years ago. Let's play to our strengths.
Big John
UK - Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 10:56:46 (PST)
Am off to my first game of the season at Ashford now we've lost. Don't get me wrong, but I didn't dare since I'm a bit of a jinx to the team and I would have been heartbroken if they'd lost before getting the record when I'd been in attendance. Hopefully I won't affect them tomorrow and Ashford are a "little" bit below us in the table. I thought it was rather prophetic since the friends I'm taking to the game now live in Ashford, but who used to live off Haydons Road in SW19 - as I still do. We're taking one of my goddaughters (aged 9) to her first football match and I'll try and get her to support the correct team. Even though I suspect I'll be sitting in the Ashford Town end, I'll be supporting AFC all the way. Here's to a good game and me being able to combine football, good friends and the delivery of Christmas presents!
Kennydon
Wimbledon, UK - Friday, December 10, 2004 at 10:32:19 (PST)
I have to agree with Big John. Without being paranoid the idea that Chester really wanted Woolner but as he would obviously to have his hand held we will send up our most influential player who also just happens to get a game is a bit far fetched. I know we would have ignored it all if the injury had not occurred but it does it mean that any player who goes for a trial will have Rob tagging along as well?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, December 10, 2004 at 01:25:57 (PST)
Compensation? The only thing you can really claim for is "Loss of Earnings" I would imagine, So If Rob had been sitting at Home playing PES4 like he usually does and had kicked the screen after he had lost a game and broken his toe in the process would we be able to claim compensation from Sony for the injury :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 14:27:50 (PST)
Had the (mis)fortune of being at home the other week and saw a Sky Sports News interview with Ian Rush being asked about the current Liverpool squad. This interview was done at a Chester reserve game and the only action shown was Rob Ursell limping to the touchline to receive treatment after he had scored for them. Doubt if many people would have spotted this or even known the player. Bloody great was my first reaction, we send someone to keep Woolly company and he ends up crocked. Shouldn't we be able to get some compensation for this?
cheam womble (Derek@chaplin72.freeserve.co.uk)
Cheam, - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 14:12:21 (PST)
Dorking v AFCW. Kick off 3pm on 27 December. Tickets; £8 adult, £4 OAP, £2 kids accopanied by an adult. An extra £2 will be charged for the limited seating available. Tickets will be available on the day but the club are asking people to buy beforehand to speed things up on matchday. They will be on sale at the AFCW - Croydon Ath game on the 18th. And from Dorking at various times - see www.dorkingfc.co.uk for details. Note that parking is limited and you are advised to park in the council car parks.
Glenn (glenn_moulton@hotmail.com)
- Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 02:56:56 (PST)
"AFC Wimbledon made it one win a row as they put Molesey to the sword." heh! (afcwimbledon.co.uk)
Bristol Rob
- Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 00:32:44 (PST)
Rickent - Sure if you were to sign them you will have to buy an extra book of raffle tickets due to the number of people that will want to win one.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 12:41:04 (PST)
Paul R-Now you have told every one the prizes in the Kent Wombles Christmas mystery Raffle-You have spoilt the surprise. Git:)
Rickent
Kent Wombles - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 11:51:28 (PST)
Big John - Yes Rob was injured whilst scoring a goal for Chesters reserves. Unfortunate Yes and nothing more to it.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 09:52:37 (PST)
Just read about the injury list on IMBD and checked out the official site for the details. Am I right in thinking that Rob Ursell's injury was picked up playing for Chester reserves? If so, I wonder what on earth we are doing allowing our most influential player to go off on such a pointless exercise. Have we been told everything?
big john (uk)
- Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 09:34:57 (PST)
Molesey highlights on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 17:25:21 (PST)
Hi! Paul, A little teaser for you, can you find out who holds the record for the longest unbeaten run for home matches. I think it maybe Celtic. and what is our score at present.
wolveswomble
- Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 10:55:48 (PST)
Rickent well done I was a bit confused when I saw some one had bought "Great Caravan Holidays for 2005" 3 copies as well will you be handing them out at crimbo time :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 00:03:24 (PST)
Paul-just spent £32 on Amazon thro here. Didnt really want anything -just like to keep you happy. Asked for a copy of the Champagne Song by the West Bank Boys but it has apparently been banned!
Rickent
Kent Wombles, - Monday, December 06, 2004 at 12:59:46 (PST)
Well done lads. even thoughwe were beaten. you still put up a good fight. heads up and lets get back to winning ways. lets hope we have a better team put out for our next match.
wolveswomble
- Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 15:12:09 (PST)
Andy - Yesterday the team were down to bare bones of players so we needed a few experience players out them, and weather people like it on not Rands is experienced.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 06:32:58 (PST)
Why does Dave Anderson still keep Martin Randal in the team after yesterdays game, he is not strong or agressive anough to play for us, for a striker he seems to miss to many chances to score and gives up too early when chasing the ball, he is a good player but not for us. Well done to cray even though they did'nt deserve it.
andy neale
- Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 06:13:21 (PST)
Cray match lowlights now available on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 12:54:18 (PST)
Cambridge Boy - Good luck with your FA Cup Campaign this year but dont think you will find many/if any of us at Cambridge City on Friday although a good number of us will be at our game at Cray Wanderers on Saturday.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 09:41:06 (PST)
Anyone coming to Cambridge on Friday night? How many fans do u think you'll bring
Cambridge boy
- Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 04:27:05 (PST)
hello this is dermot hennessy's grand daughter. im in skol at de moment browisin the web and i cam across this website.... jus like to say that it is very good and that AFC R THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!:d AFC V QPR should be a good match on thursday!!! byeeeee XxXx
siobhan hennessy (siobhan1990@hotmail.com)
redhill, - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 01:19:16 (PST)
Sorry if I am being thick but wouldnt it be 1963 not 64 if Steve was 9?
Mark Leadon
- Monday, November 29, 2004 at 15:10:35 (PST)
Hey Andy, I think I know who you are talking about!!! Was it his Uncle or Grandad though?
Mark Leadon
- Monday, November 29, 2004 at 15:08:07 (PST)
Hi! Paul. Just a quickie to say that I am sending you a surprise by post. c/o the club.
wolveswomble
- Monday, November 29, 2004 at 06:24:44 (PST)
Thanks paul
andy neale
- Monday, November 29, 2004 at 05:49:35 (PST)
Andy - Now I may have this wrong but presume you are talking of the 64/65 Season anyway the following may help - http://cgi.neils-wfc-site.co.uk/cgi-bin/scorefinder2.pl - Monday 7th Dec 64 Southern League Cup 3rd Round Chelmsford City Away Lost 1-2- Saturday 12th Southern League Division One - Away to Poole Town Lost 1-3 - Monday 14th December Eastern Professional Floodlight League Home Cambridge United won 5-1 hope this helps otherwise that site will.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 05:38:47 (PST)
A freind of mine will be 50 on 10th December, he remembers his uncle taking him to see his first wimbledon game on his 9th birthday , can anyone tell me who we played and the score, etc, still a life long fan. 41 years sofar, THANKS
andy neale
- Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 00:54:32 (PST)
Confused - Looking on the London FA site looks like a number of previous round games havent been played yet. No details on either our o/s or Fisher messageboard. Cant see it eing played this side of new year.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 00:41:40 (PST)
Morning everyone. The Goal of the Game poll is up and running and your votes can be cast at www.ayorkshirewomble.com
WakefieldWomble
- Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 23:12:49 (PST)
I heard that we have to play our London Senior Cup game against Fisher by 11th Dec but can't see the fixture having been arranged anywhere. Can anyone out there help me out?
Confused
- Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 16:41:55 (PST)
Bashley video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 16:22:19 (PST)
Stuart from Cobham- will you be going to Dorking on Dec 27th, as my parents live in Oxshott, I am home from Christmas and intending to go to Dorking?
Paul Harrison (pgharrison1@uclan.ac.uk)
Preston, - Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 04:47:43 (PST)
Anyone know where lionel morgan got to? Has he had to retire from professional football?
WD
St Albans, - Friday, November 26, 2004 at 09:30:47 (PST)
Stuart - Yes and No if you call 26th December Boxing Day it's no If the bank Holiday is counted as the 27th Well Yes. Problem this year is that Christmas Day is Saturday and teams no longer play on Christmas Day 26th is therefore Sunday and not many games are taking place that day, the game on 27th is a bank holiday and therefore a 3pm kick off. Some people will say the boxing day bank holiday is 28th. So yes we are losing the traditional Footy Fest at Christmas but New Year is a bit better as we play 1/1/05 and then 03/01/05 should be Bryco Cup 3rd round day.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 13:20:22 (PST)
Is it right that there is no game on Boxing day this year?
Stuart (stuart.reeves1@btopenworld.com)
Cobham, Surrey UK - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 12:06:06 (PST)
John, we were due to meet Waltham Abbey but unlike all the other clubs we met in the tournament they were not prepared to play the game midweek and IIRC we were having a bit of a fixture congestion at the time so we withdrew from the competition.
WakefieldWomble
- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 00:18:43 (PST)
Looking through the results archive for 2002/03, two matches were played and won in something called the Cherry Red Books Trophy. The match report for the second game mentioned looking forward to a quarter final against Waltham Abbey, but no more mention of the competition appears in the results. What happened to this competition and Dons participation in it?
John Gray (johngray8@aol.com)
Petersfield, Hampshire - Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 14:29:18 (PST)
Great to see the boys back to there usual selfs, the last couple of weeks they looked tired, but what a differance on saturday, well worth watching, keep it up.
andy neale
- Monday, November 22, 2004 at 05:32:52 (PST)
Morning Everyone. The Goal of the Game poll is still running for the game against Horsham on Tuesday and is currently led by Richard Butler with 100% of the vote. To vote just visit http://www.ayorkshirewomble.com (new domain name).
WakefieldWomble
- Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 23:58:38 (PST)
VVVVVVVVVV
MUGU (MUGU@PAL.COM)
BOO, STT CBDF - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 02:55:28 (PST)
Wolveswomble - Sure is Wally Jnr to give him hs full name if i am not mistaken.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 00:32:01 (PST)
Paul - I just listened to the great article on BBC London, absolutely fantastic. Thanks for putting it up on your site. Keep up the good work.
Steve Cox
Tooting, - Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 21:32:15 (PST)
HI! Paul. can you answer a question for me. is the Wally Downes who plays in the reserves any relation to the one time don Wally Downes. is it his son.
wolveswomble
- Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 18:40:29 (PST)
AM HERE MENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
MUGU (MUGU@PAL.COM)
CANADA, ABA TOGO - Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 23:05:00 (PST)
Dave - Home reserve games are played at Banstead. - Rob think you have to use the editor that comes with the game and swap with a conference south team. But apparently Richard Butler, Chris Gell and Robert Ursell are not in the current squad list.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 08:20:39 (PST)
Well done to everyone concerned on securing the record. Anyone know where the reserves' cup game on Tuesday v Merrow is being played ? OS says home, NLP says away at Banstead ?
Dave Collins (welshfootball@lineone.net)
Cardiff, Wales - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 05:47:00 (PST)
Highlights of the Bromley match now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 16:10:57 (PST)
Hello, can you manage AFC in Football Manager 2005?
Bristol Rob
- Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 11:08:26 (PST)
Congratulations to all on achieving the unbeaten record. Another special day for a very special team and very special fans. WELL DONE !!!!!
Martin O'Brien (obs@xtra.co.nz)
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 10:43:38 (PST)
Well Rob Ursell he is a big star now BIG picture in the Daily Mirror , i am getting all the boys at my school to support them i have got them to switch from there pansy teams to AFC
Rehea
Surrey , England - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 04:52:30 (PST)
Cheers Paul, possible chance of revenge against Hendon then!
Rodders
- Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:08:55 (PST)
lay off towze hes a legend!!!!!!
wally downes jnr (www.downes10@hotmail.com)
kingston, surrey england - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 07:38:21 (PST)
Rodders - its been made all the way through to the final already in the next round we play Fisher Athletic the winners play the winners of Croydon Athletic or Hendon.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 15:53:29 (PST)
brill news about them up there, no new stadium. can any body let me know where I can get a copy of the article that appeared in the news paper last week.
wolveswomble
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 15:05:16 (PST)
Can anyone tell me if the draw's been made for the next round of the London Senior Cup yet?
Rodders
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 14:51:19 (PST)
Yeah Happy 21st Gibbo i no it was on friday but still :)
Rehea 14
Surrey - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 08:40:25 (PST)
Happy 21st Birthday Gibbo - have a great day - lets see you celebrate in style tomo - on the pitch!!!!! Happy Birthday.
sutton womble
- Friday, November 05, 2004 at 10:40:57 (PST)
Rickent - Your confused? Not half as much as me? On Tuesday evening the Ryman results were 1-0 and 2-2 and kempsters were 0-1 and 2-2 on Wednesday morning ryman site had changed them the dulwich one to 2-3!! I did the same checks as you but was out so will try and sort out my table now. :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, November 05, 2004 at 04:15:14 (PST)
Kempster and Dulwich site have their game as 2-2 but Kempster has the other game as 0-1. I'm confused now
Rickent-Me again!
Kent Wombles, - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 13:39:16 (PST)
Paul. Last nites resuls were 1-2 and 2-3 according to the Ryman site.This makes your table wrong as well. pl check
Rickent
Kent, - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 12:20:54 (PST)
how about that for a missed opportunity? Thurrock V Oldham is going to be live on the Beeb. AFCW did very well to get as far as they did, but how far would that have stuffed it up the franchise to get on the box?
Edinburgh Don
- Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 07:59:32 (PST)
Buy the Daily mail today ( Thursday) there is a whole page (89) on AFC Dons by Ivan Speck, well written and objective. SuttonDon
Sutton Don Robin (postmaster@robber373.f9.co.uk)
- Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 00:55:30 (PST)
Greetings from saxony and good luck. www.fc-lokomotive.de and www.fc-lok.de
lok-supporter
leipzig, germany - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 12:12:31 (PST)
Well done to all great result.
wolveswomble
- Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 06:07:51 (PST)
Alison, I think Roddis recently suffered from a family bereavement, so his mind may have been elsewhere on Saturday. Please don't be so hard on virtually amateur players who try hard for us and have lives outside of football.
Martin D
- Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 03:32:04 (PST)
You are correct Wakefieldwomble it is two plus winner from play offs. and also ground standard take the case of Falkirk in Scotland two years ago they did not get promotion because their ground was not upto SPL regulations.
wolveswomble
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 16:10:30 (PST)
Rob - Two get automatic promotion and the next four play in the playoffs. I think promotion is also subject to ground grading etc.
WakefieldWomble
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 08:31:09 (PST)
Not surprised that Roddis has left - I think he jumped before he was pushed - after he was taken off on Saturdays game - followed by the claps of relief from the crowd - he threw the tops on the floor - put your dummy back in Roddis and grow up - you deserved to come off.
Alison
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 04:16:38 (PST)
Thanks for that... and how many teams get promoted from our division this season?
Rob
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 03:12:54 (PST)
Rob - You are quite correct, last season the CCL was at Level 8 in the pyramid. With the introduction of the Conference North and South and new level has been added and the CCL is now Level 9. With our promotion to Ryman One which also moved down a level as a result we are still at Levl 8.
WakefieldWomble
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 02:26:29 (PST)
Last season I understood we were at level 8 in the league pyramid in the CCL. However now in the Ryman 1st there are 7 levels above us - so has the re-structuring of the leagues effectively left us at the same level as last year despite promotion?
Rob (rgolder1@yahoo.com)
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 02:12:59 (PST)
I have to agree with BJ's comments about Anderson but still very confused as to why the bench were virtually silent throughout the game. Even when we are comfortably they are barking out instructions and commands, some rather strange, but on Saturday nothing.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 01:18:38 (PST)
Paul - Interested in your notes about teh MOTM poll. I have noticed the numbers voting this year have been slightly less despite size of crowds and like you am amazed that people find the need to do this. I was a great fan of Nick on his first couple of games but for 18 people to vote for him on Saturday is embarassing all round. All very odd, surely we have not returned to the away to Reading syndrome?!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, November 01, 2004 at 01:14:37 (PST)
I've just read Dave Anderson's post-match comments on the official site and I think it's time to give him some credit. Too many managers, including some of our old ones, would have brushed that performance under the carpet and pretended there was nothing wrong. I'm not a big fan of Dave's tactics - three central defenders still looks uncomfortable and we send the ball long too often - but the guy deserves credit for owning up to Saturday's performance. With that sort of honest approach, I think we'll get through this little patch OK and go on to win the league.
Big John (UK)
- Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 12:51:42 (PST)
Rehea - I dont know why he left but would presume he and dave didnt feel he was doing himself or the club justice with his performance.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 12:16:22 (PST)
Okay okay dont put why he left cos my dad told me why and it aslo says in the Non leauge paper
Rehea
Surrey - Guildford , - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 08:59:48 (PST)
Why has Nick Roddis left, this is madness
Rehea
Surrey - Guildford - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 06:57:38 (PST)
Is it not Celtic's away league record?
Ed C
- Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 12:20:05 (PDT)
I think the Celtic record you refer to is unbeaten 'at home'. Aberdeen Womble
david grayson (david.grayson@btconnect.com)
Aberdeen, UK - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 08:26:01 (PDT)
Must correct wakefield don to WakefieldWomble. my apologies
wolveswomble
- Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 05:06:06 (PDT)
Paul. the reason I asked about Celtics record was that after the Dons beat them the reporter said that it was their first defeat in 77 and that it went back to 2003. I only wanted to know if what he said was correct. anyway thanks to both you and wakefield don for your replies.
wolveswomble
- Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 05:04:03 (PDT)
Wolves Womble - on 5/10 in news section i did a feature on the run and it has Celtic's record stoping at 62. Have a read of that for more information.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 01:27:28 (PDT)
wolveswomble - Celtic have lost a game this season.
WakefieldWomble
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 22:30:06 (PDT)
Too small!! Was Kevin Keegan too small? is Reyes too small? is Craig Bellamy too small? He was only too small because the team played balls in that air that fashanu would have struggled to get and never, on the few occasions he has been allowed to play this season, recieved along the ground to stretch the defences.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 09:06:54 (PDT)
Jamie Taylor was a great player, but he was too small. Sad, but true. I bet that's the reason Aldershot let him go too.
Martin D
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 08:44:57 (PDT)
I have to say I don't often agree with you richard b but I do this time. We do need another proven striker. But I must also stress that we should be patient as we are top of the league, six points clear and do have two games in hand.
jakedon11
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 08:11:27 (PDT)
Im leading the Man of the Match poll, yet I played 1 minute....
Joe Paris
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 07:59:33 (PDT)
I have to say a week on that I have found no fan who has put up a decent argument as to why Jamie was not given more first team football. I was also under some miapprehension that there was someone to replace him. I do stress that without Butler and Ursell there is no department where the goals are going to come from, so a good decision is required fairly quickly here.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, October 29, 2004 at 01:43:54 (PDT)
I have a theory and I seriously hope that I am wrong.In the light of Dave Anderson releasing Jamie Taylor I think we are going to have trouble luring high level strikers to our club.Although playing for the Dons would probably be a great prospect for any non-league player.I cant see too many players risking leaving a higher level to be put on the bench.Jamie Taylor is a great player and I think we will regret letting him go next time we play Horsham
afcrob
morden, - Friday, October 29, 2004 at 01:35:16 (PDT)
Hi! Paul, Could you please confirm wether Celtic have gone 77 league games unbeaten, If that is so I think with good luck and fortune we could exceed their record. and set an all time record for any club to beat.
wolveswomble
- Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 13:41:13 (PDT)
Is Joe Paris good, sounds like he is i didnt go on Tuesday my dad is lazy !
Rehea (Tannedbabe101@hotmail.com)
Surrey , England - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 11:13:36 (PDT)
Good morning everyone. The Goal of the Game poll is now up and running, you can cast your votes at http://www.ayorkshirewomble.bravepages.com/
WakefieldWomble
- Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 02:25:17 (PDT)
Andy - yer thats right we are Hendon, Hendon are Northwood and Northwood are god knows!! Dream on!! :)
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 10:30:09 (PDT)
Paul. No I would not have guaranteed Jamie a start everytime, but a lot more than he had, a fast and quick player who could think ahead, more than randal can, maybe he was a hendon player who dave still likes for some reason. agreed dave has done a good job so far, but to what expence to us. remember its afc wimbledon not afc hendon
andy neale
- Monday, October 25, 2004 at 05:55:24 (PDT)
The time when players start to 'demand first team football' is usually when they suspect they are being marginalised. Jamie Taylor is good enough to deserve more games than he has had for us this season, he is demonstrably better than Randall and he has scored some good goals, especially the one at Croydon Athletic. Unfortunately, the inflexibility of our system, which seems to rely on sending the ball long for the ever-willing Richard Butler to chase, has done Jamie no favours at all. Frankly, if Butler picks up a serious injury, I'm not sure where our goals will come from, other than Ursell. This is not a criticism of Dave, whose record this season speaks for itself, but a warning sparked by the unnecessary loss of a quality striker.
Big John (UK)
- Monday, October 25, 2004 at 03:49:58 (PDT)
Please to goodness this mystery forward we are interested in is not Rob Haworth the most ineffectual striker we have played against since the club was formed. No control, no pace, no positional sense...anyway do not want to jump the gun maybe it is Kevin Cooper or that regular scorer for Horsham jamie whatishisname.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, October 25, 2004 at 01:09:54 (PDT)
Paul - No, dont guarantee anyone a place. However, he should have started more which would have seen him want to stay as he would have felt part of the first team rather than a squad player. He was better than Randall IMO
Dave Hill
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 12:44:23 (PDT)
Have to agree that seeing Taylor go was really sadin that Dave said he did not think he was good enough. Well he is more effective than Randall and the service to him when he has played ahs been dreadful with the ball flying five feet over his head every time. With Joe so regularly injured we only need Richard injured and we have problems. I do not want to criticise Dave as it has been a tremendous start but feel that there is a little bit too much favoritism towards the players he brought in. Taylor ahead of Randall and it took forever for Gibson to replace Woolner and look how ell he has played since. Hust feel that had Jamie played from the start against Thurrock and the ball constantly fed through to him the size of the defence would scarcely have mattered.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 09:55:38 (PDT)
Andy - So you would guarantee Jamie Taylor a starting place each week? Also once again people seem to forget that so far players who have left have done so by there own choice.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 02:13:37 (PDT)
Should have kept Taylor and let Randall go
andy neale
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 01:18:01 (PDT)
With another injury today, Taylor going looks even worse. I thought he was better than Randall and sadly Joe is always injured.
Dave Hill
- Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 13:56:32 (PDT)
Allthough dissapointed to see Jamie go as I think he is a very good player it appears as the only way we could of kept him was to guarantee him first team football, so the question to be asked is should any player be guaranteed first team football or should players be in th team on merit?
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 04:13:48 (PDT)
I thought Taylor was a good player and sad to see him go, especially when we are so short up front.
jakedon11
- Friday, October 22, 2004 at 08:40:21 (PDT)
Jamie Taylor has joined Horsham.I think we should have tried a bit harder to keep him as he is a great player
afcrob
Morden, - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 04:18:46 (PDT)
Sandy - Blast if it had been 3-0 and I had put it as 2-0 I could of blamed it on your mullet locking my view (if your that Sandy) :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 09:24:49 (PDT)
Paul on Saturday we lost 2-0 not 3-0, like it shows on your results.
sandy
- Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 05:34:00 (PDT)
I think the one thing that we need to learn from this game is that as we go up the Leagues, we need bigger, stronger, faster and more athletic players.
Dave Hill
- Monday, October 18, 2004 at 08:19:07 (PDT)
Unlucky. but a big congratulations for reaching the 3rd QR. as they say if the ball runs for you on the day.then its your game. the conditions were not in our favour. but next year we could reach our goal. 1st round proper. so heads up lets get the record. (unbeaten) and aim for promotion. which is our main aim for the season. cups are a bonus.
wolveswomble
- Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 06:58:18 (PDT)
FA Cup action vs Thurrock now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 12:38:54 (PDT)
Bad luck everybody, but to make it to the 3rd qualifying round at the first attempt is a great achievement. You'll just have to cheer on Edinburgh City in the Scottish Cup instead! ;-)
Edinburgh Don
- Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11:21:50 (PDT)
gregashe - and in that one post it answers why do i do the site etc :) Sorry its been a bit slack recently just been hetic with cup games etc in the office but this weekend and next week we should be back to a full service :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 10:20:02 (PDT)
Paul, A real big thank you for the work you're putting into the website. I have yet to get down to Kingsmeadow but have been a passionate AFC supporter since the beginning with daily visits to your website. Without the voluntary work you put in many of us former wimbledon supporters who cannot get to Kingsmeadow would have found ourselves teamless. A big thanks for keeping the dream alive for me !
gregashe
Dublin, ireland - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 05:36:06 (PDT)
tomorrow will a tough game and its up to all Dons fans to turn up and sing their hearts out to try and lead the boys to victory - COME ON YOU DONS!!!!
ifield don
Crawley, - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 04:30:17 (PDT)
Hi! Paul. any chance of finding the report on AFC that was featured on this is London. local news. if so can you put it up for all dons fans that don't live down there.
wolveswomble
- Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 02:51:47 (PDT)
Did anyone see the London Tonight report on AFCW on Friday? What was it like? Anybody manage to get a copy? I'm at uni in Cantebury, so instead got lots of stuff on the anniversary of the Brighton bomb.
Wombleboi
- Monday, October 11, 2004 at 11:58:48 (PDT)
Well done Rob. great award for you. keep netting them.
wolveswomble
- Monday, October 11, 2004 at 08:00:12 (PDT)
Well done Rob http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/10/Ursell_earns_cup_Award.htm and well done to everyone who voted for him. :)
Paul Raymond (p@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 03:13:53 (PDT)
Met Police FAT highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 08:15:06 (PDT)
Thanks for reply only league matches required as I have said it will give the fans a better view of or opponents. thanks again look forward to the new section. and good luck to all at AFC for the weekend. let's hope you can relax after the next couple of weeks. I can only imagine how busy you are with all the cup matches that we have. and trying to make sure that the best fans in the league get their tickets.
wolveswomble
- Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 11:54:21 (PDT)
Wolves Womble, do you mean including cup games? if so I will do just been really manic busy last couple of days and I cant see it getting any unbusy :) before middle of next week also want to keep the Vote Rob at the top as a suggestion that after removing multiple votes on the same machine he may not be leading. So if you can get people at work to vote for him please do.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 05:16:41 (PDT)
Hi! Paul, Just an idea for you, would it be possible for you to put on your site all Ryman 1 results for the week so we could keep a eye on our fellow teams, it would be easier to look at and to save switching web sites,
wolveswomble
- Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 01:33:37 (PDT)
Strawberry - I emailed socceram a few ays ago to tell them to look on donsonline to put on Saturday show - hopefully they will show it - I asked them to email me back if they are going to show it
Donnette
- Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 05:36:33 (PDT)
The third bi-annual Triumph Trophies K's 5-a-side football tournament will take place on Sunday October 24th 2004 on the 5-a-side pitches at Kingsmeadow Fitness and Leisure Centre adjacent to the home of Kingstonian FC. All profits will go to Kingstonian Youth 2004. Kingstonian Youth 2004 is the youth structure behind Kingstonian FC that is self-funded and enables any child who wants to play football within the Royal Borough of Kingston to get involved with one of our youth teams or our Soccer School. Triumph Trophies are run by longtime K's Supporter Butch Shakespeare who has not only sponsored the last two tournaments but is also sponsoring the end of season awards for all the teams who play for Kingstonian Youth. Butch has also helped raise thousands of pounds for Kingstonian Youth, the K's Trust and Kingstonian Supporters Club over the past few years. The event will start at 12pm and the cost of entry for a team of 8 players will be £50. Players must be aged 16 years old or over on the day of the tournament. This event will be sponsored by Triumph Trophies and all profits will go to Kingstonian Youth 2004. Closing date for entries has been extended to Wednesday 13th October 2004, operating on a first come first served basis. For an entry form email me at acarberry@yahoo.com
Andrew (k's)
- Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 03:31:00 (PDT)
Oops, I forgot to mention - SOCCER AM
Strawberry
- Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 13:23:06 (PDT)
DonsOnline have been requested to provide footage of the Dunstable Streaker for this Saturday's show (09:00 Sky sports 1). We have included footage of the Ursell hat trick as well, just in case.
Strawberry
- Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 13:20:41 (PDT)
If you were unable to attend the Dunstable game go to donsonline click on video for streaker - even if you were there it is really funny watching it again especially the slide tackle against the lines man.
Donnette
- Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 05:18:22 (PDT)
What are the FA up to? Mention of the bumper crowd at Dunstable on the FA website, plus one of our players nominated as a player of the round - all this for a team whose formation the same FA said was "not in the best interests of football"? Ironic or what?
john gray (johngray8@aol.com)
Petersfield, Hampshire UK - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 13:35:49 (PDT)
Instructions on how to vote on the news page now.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 12:38:56 (PDT)
How do you vote for Rob on the Fa Cup website i cant find it anyway !!!!!!
Rehea (Tannedbabe101@hotmail.com)
Guildford , England Surrey - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 08:47:49 (PDT)
What do they know that we do not. Thurrrock FC website has them playing AFC Wimbledon from the Ryman Premier division!! Great result on Saturday, I have voted for Rob in the FA site Sutton Don
ROBIN ARCHBOLD (postmaster@robber373.f9.co.uk)
sutton, - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 06:10:46 (PDT)
Good game on Saturday - Streaker was a right giggle - just voted for Ursell and he has just over 82% of the votes already - nice for him if he won and went as VIP guest to final.
Donnette
- Monday, October 04, 2004 at 05:52:00 (PDT)
Thurrock at home in the FA Cup and Rob Ursell has been nominated for player of the round go to http://www.thefa.com scroll down and vote for Rob Ursell
Paul Raymond (web@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 03:56:40 (PDT)
Morning everyone. The Goal of the Game poll for yesterday and the Goal of the Month poll for September are now both running. Please cast your votes at http://www.ayorkshirewomble.bravepages.com
WakefieldWomble
- Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 23:06:56 (PDT)
Dunstable highlights on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry
- Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 12:32:17 (PDT)
Good luck to the lads. and lets hope the fans cheer us on to glory.
wolveswomble
- Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 03:13:56 (PDT)
Dont forget to keep me up to dates on Saturday lads. Still in the Dominican Republic! Back on Tuesday.
Dorking Don
- Friday, October 01, 2004 at 16:39:48 (PDT)
