itmustbedons.com AFC Wimbledon Unofficial Site

No complaints about Gibbo. Complete different kettle of fish compared with Randall though
Dave Hill
- Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 13:34:20 (PDT)

Strawberry it is going to be standing room only in the hall of Fame soon! I think it is pretty sad that he has left and cannot make my mind up whether he did not take his chances last season or he was not given enough chances. When Woollner kept keeping him out of teh side at teh beginning of teh season I could not help feeling that ex Hendon had priority over last year's players. Then I do not want to drag all that up again!
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, June 03, 2005 at 06:28:30 (PDT)

We think Gibbo should be in the DonsOnline Hall of Fame. Photos, tributes, AFCW career 'epitaphs' and anecdotes to me at DonsOnline dot co dot uk please. If you disagree please also email me. thanks
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 15:13:50 (PDT)

Andy - Wasnt me who asked but pleased to see Martin in there, Having seen Martin away from first team he's a credit to the club, a joker in the dressing room, a teacher to younger players and scored some important goals, he was very proud to have been part of AFC Wimbledon this season.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 10:08:07 (PDT)

Come on gentleman, how on earth you included Martin in your hall of fame is anyones guess, but as you say its your final word, and someone must have been misguided and asked for him to be included. But if we did'nt have these differant opinions than it would be a very boring game, so keep up the good/clean banter and enjoy it
andy n (a battersea don)
- Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 08:36:04 (PDT)

Sandy - a reply for you on DonsOnline. I respect everyone's right to opinions, but I disagree with your's in this case.
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 15:05:19 (PDT)

We hate MK Dons, link is http://www.realeuroforums.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1763
dendens (antoantoanto2005@hotmail.com)
Ireland - Monday, May 30, 2005 at 12:23:48 (PDT)

I put my comment in IMBDs because you advertised it in this forum!
Dave
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 05:45:59 (PDT)

BTW if Dave, or anyone else wants to moan, complain, contribute or comment about DonsOnline content, please use our guestbook instead of Paul's IMBD's guestbook. http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 04:41:17 (PDT)

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Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 04:38:28 (PDT)

Dave - he's end. Live with it. Number of games played is not a criteria (Kevin Tilley only played half). We put in who we think. Not everyone goes in, but we've had a lot of heroes in 3 years. I'm sure this will slow down, but at the moment, enjoy remembering the contributions of some excellent men and ignore the ones you personally disagree with.
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 04:37:48 (PDT)

I would say that if you have a "Hall of Fame" then you must only have the best. If you put it into perspective, then I would never have someone like Paul Fishenden in a Wimbledon Hall of fame. Randall only was third top scorer and only played 30 something games for the club. Although its a subjective not objective analysis, then I would definitely say this does NOT merit the Hall of fame. Its important not to get carried away and put loads of people in - otherwise it devalues the list of genuine players. I would also argue that he was not one of the people who was paramount in bringing the Championship to KM. Some might argue that we brought it home despite him!
Dave
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 03:53:40 (PDT)

Dave - Randall was 3rd top scorer and made a significant contribution to the championship winning team despite the best efforts of the boo boys and the excellent form of Little Buts. At the end of the day the final decision on whether a player is included is down to me and Woking Jon. We decided he qualified so he is included. We are always open to suggestions for Hall of Fame nominations. Given the diversity of opinions on every aspect of football, there will always be someone who disagrees. I don't want to sound all "it's my website so I'll do what I want", but at the end of the day the final decision rests with us. If anyone has nominees for the Hall of Fame (including reserve,ladies, etc) please email us ideally with a photo, AFCW career stats, an AFCW career summary and the reason why they should be included. Thanks
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 16:28:29 (PDT)

I know footy is a matter of opinions but a hall of fame should only have the best in it or someone who has done something special
Dave Hill
- Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 14:19:30 (PDT)

Dave - The Hall of Fame is something put together by a supporter it's nothing official, and they were asked by a number of people to include Martin for several reasons.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 05:45:31 (PDT)

Cant see how Randall gets in the Hall of Fame to be honest.
Dave Hill
- Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 05:24:15 (PDT)

Your site is really nice, keep the good work and good luck!
Amy Star (amy_star288@yahoo.com)
, CO Germany - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 09:52:16 (PDT)

Hall of Fame updated on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/index.html
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 06:35:13 (PDT)

Paul, one day you will ALL be my puppets!...
Martin Drake (mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahah)
- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 04:24:12 (PDT)

Strawberry - Sounds like the problem i was having with the soccer AM and Paul o'grady cclips that you sent me, wonder if you have a codec problem at your end as it's fine at this end and no one else has mentioned a problem.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 23:48:17 (PDT)

Paul - when I download the newtricks clips their not very well. The audio only version is all jusmpy and the newtricks1 clip is completely shagged (white screen and blips of sound). Help please.
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 14:54:47 (PDT)

That would be great for the atmosphere too
Dave Hill
- Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:54:55 (PDT)

Dave - I assume that money was planned for it before submitting planning application and it could well pay for itself very quickly so as i said it could happen this summer, it can only be constrected during close season as otherwise would mean part of the ground closed during the season and effect potential gates.
Paul Raymond (Paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 06:07:31 (PDT)

Thanks. Good idea. I wonder how long it will take to get the roof?
Dave Hill
- Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 04:47:43 (PDT)

Dave - you may have seen this reply on www but Martin drake said " Dave Hill, cost £40k? Money raised partly by increasing walk-in ticket prices by £1 next season, as was openly discussed at an open meeting a few months ago. Not much effect on the debt TBH. Hopefully improving the ground facilities (and keeping the rain off the best terrace) will also help raise attendances." and was almot word for word what i was going to say.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 23:42:40 (PDT)

How much will the roof on the athletics end cost? How will it be funded and does this money affect the debt reduction? Good news though!!
Dave Hill
- Monday, May 23, 2005 at 15:08:11 (PDT)

Hope people watched New Tricks tonight as it was amazing lots of lovely AFC Wimbledon Merchandise on display :)
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 14:27:22 (PDT)

Andy - Think from the stalls alone in the region of 2.5k at the fun day add in the fact the bar was open and merchandise and you can see it was a good day allround, although the whole day was more about the community. - Regarding parade theere was a suggestion of the Sunday after the season finished but this wasn't possible as mentioned on the o/s it may be too late now as players may well have gone off on holiday etc.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 12:40:36 (PDT)

Why has there not been a parade this year through Wimbledon, two cup winnings again and nothing to show, after last year the atmosphere was brilliant and the team deserve a chance to show off, so is anything being done to sort this out ?
andy n (a battersea don)
- Monday, May 23, 2005 at 09:57:55 (PDT)

Paul, any idea on how much was raised on the family day ?, as it was such a good afternoon out and plenty of things to see and do, did they manage to get there bird out of the tree yet or can we keep it to scare the pigeons way
andy n (a battersea don)
- Monday, May 23, 2005 at 06:18:20 (PDT)

Great news justin Skinner from Gravesend has agreed to join AFC¤
Montine Don
- Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 10:07:16 (PDT)

Paul, i understand the need for the club to continue evolving but it seems to me that some of the players that have gone could indeed do a job for AFCW at the higher level. I think that it is no coincidence that the majority of the players that were considered good by the supporters are now doing well within their new clubs and Kevin Cooper and the 'boy' Taylor haven't stopped scoring ! But all said and done, this coming season is looking good for a few decent away trips, Margate should be good !
St Leonards Womble (ipm1968@aol.com)
- Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 06:42:13 (PDT)

SLW - Unfortunatley Non-League football has a tradition of high turnover of players. does it "loses a bit of its soul every time another face from the early days leaves" we have been about 3 years so it is still the early days. Also Gav joined us in October of the first season so he replaced players. Do I wish Gav had stayed YES Definatley, but a decission has been made for him to leave and i respect that.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 01:11:05 (PDT)

Its good news week, Martin has left the building,and things can only get better, shame about Gavin though,
andy n (a battersea don)
- Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 01:01:30 (PDT)

With Gav Going it feels like the Club is changing too quickly and loses a bit of its soul every time another face from the early days leaves. I wish Gavin Bolger every success in the future and i'm sure he will end up playing at a higher level. Stick with it Gav ! This Club will miss you !
St Leonards Womble (ipm1968@aol.com)
St Leonards, - Friday, May 20, 2005 at 14:27:07 (PDT)

photos and AFCW carrer 'epitaphs' required for the DonsOnline Hall of Fame for players leaving this summer. Gav is deffo in there and Rands is a contender. Please send to me at the email address. many thanks
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Friday, May 20, 2005 at 02:34:03 (PDT)

have been asking work mate to bring his nephew down to kingsmeadow since seeing him play for woking ,hardworking ,aggresive but not s bassey,scores goals from midfield,and he is consistant barry moore
banstead don
- Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 15:11:58 (PDT)

Andy n have you seen on the website that Randall has gone plus tell Steve that Bolger has gone
Ian C
Epsom, - Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 15:04:28 (PDT)

Someone on the Worthing FC unofficial forum was bemoaning some of the away trips they have to look forward to next season. One of them was to "Wackem and Hurtem"! After the SSC Final, not a bad name!
Old Plough Laner, Petersfield
Petersfield, - Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 07:43:08 (PDT)

previous message on guest book was actually from a mate, a bitter sutton fan(i'm not that arrogant)
the real jake mullarkey !!!!!
- Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 14:54:09 (PDT)

Jake - Brillant well done, I didnt vote but 4 was the kit i liked with the bade as now suggested. Doesnt look like sutton this pre-season. The Buzz next season when you see people wearing your shirt will be brillint.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 10:36:40 (PDT)

I won the kit competition im kool. we have got aldershot and crawley from the conference in pre season friendlies! does anyone no if we are playing Sutton?
jake (jakemullarkey@hotmail.com)
Banstead, Surrey England - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 06:31:50 (PDT)

Morning everyone. The April Goal of the Month competition is up and running, a short film of all the goals can be downloaded (zip file) and votes can be cast by visiting http://www.ayorkshirewomble.com The Goal of the Season poll will start in mid June and run until sometime during the pre-season friendlies.
WakefieldWomble
- Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 01:39:43 (PDT)

Richard - It's a league games only table the same for everyone, funny enough someone has emailed me an update with fa cup and fa trophy games but they dont count for league points so not being included.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 12:35:14 (PDT)

Paul don't want to be negative but if your league tables included the cup games against Fisher, Slough & Hendon it possibly would not look quite so rosey?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 03:27:21 (PDT)

Right basics of 05/06 sorted now so time for some dinner :)
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:54:50 (PDT)

Evening All - Typical of the Fa to publish details whilst i'm at work dont wworry about to kicck into action so dont worry wont be to long to wait.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 09:51:51 (PDT)

Come on Paul, the next seasons league is on the afcw webb site and it looks interesting, also some freindly games have been arranged. a bit boring at the moment, nobody has a lot to say.
andy n (a battersea don)
- Friday, May 13, 2005 at 09:39:15 (PDT)

Our fixtures in the Essex Premier League for next season are on teh Official Site. Fortunately no Kings Lynn.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Friday, May 13, 2005 at 09:01:50 (PDT)

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Big Mook
NewYork, NY USA - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 08:50:16 (PDT)

New Tricks (Mon Night) AFC Wimbledon calendar was also hanging on the wall right of the desk.
The Womble
- Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 12:33:13 (PDT)

DW - just waiting for the final postal votes to be counted and varified but expect results tomorrow :)
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 10:53:00 (PDT)

Paul, are you going to clarify your 'current poll' or is it a 'spoof'?
Don Worn
- Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 09:35:20 (PDT)

Clemy - Cheers for the message. Sorry that you guys went down. Next season we will be at the level below conference south but 3 more promotions could see us back in the league.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 23:51:35 (PDT)

Just thought i would say sorry 2 you. Torquay should have relegated MK Dons and we didn't turn up not sure why. Glad to see you promoted what league are you in now conference south. good luck with your climb up the leagues Clemy Torquay till i die
Dan Clement (bigdave2@hotmail.couk)
Torquay, Devon England - Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 11:57:53 (PDT)

Steve, as i ahvent seen it mentioned anywheere i presume you failed in the "2 Dressing Room Cleaning" World Record Attempt on Saturday :)
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, May 09, 2005 at 09:49:24 (PDT)

Roll on the Conference South! What a dull lot of awkwardly placed games for people like me, Wessex Dons and Doset Dons...and as for Kings Lynn is that a joke?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, May 09, 2005 at 09:29:54 (PDT)

Roll on next season when we play bromley after they slagged us off on saturday
Ian
Epsom, - Monday, May 09, 2005 at 07:12:43 (PDT)

Cheese does not go with strawberry jam!
Steve (stevewst6@hotmail.co.uk)
london, surrey england - Monday, May 09, 2005 at 00:15:33 (PDT)

Gravesend club captain & former DON Justin Skinner is interested in signing for AFC. Watch this space.
ACE
- Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 06:09:04 (PDT)

Barry (mitcham) I have a program you can have, if you can let me have your e-mail address we can arrange for you to pick it up
andy n (a battersea don)
- Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 05:23:15 (PDT)

Both my teams you and the other blues Chelsea are CHAMPIONS I have lived here for 46years but Ihave not forgotton the early days
John Evans (evans737@xtra.co nz)
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, May 07, 2005 at 19:03:33 (PDT)

SSorry people just trying to clear up some of the annoying spam on here and managed to everright it with the previous version. sorrry to anybody who's posts i lost and to the annoying spamers and your stupid american drugs GET LOST
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Saturday, May 07, 2005 at 01:39:12 (PDT)

could not get programme last night, anyone know if extras are on sale?
barry mitcham
- Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 02:21:57 (PDT)

come on wombles! Great
jim bob
- Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 02:14:46 (PDT)

Walton fan, what have you got to say now, all i have got to say is double winners
Ian C
Epsom, - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 01:52:43 (PDT)

Hum approx crowd of 4,000 was right people seem to be ccounting the people behind the goal one half and then down the sside ssecond half.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 01:48:45 (PDT)

So only 3809 for saw the wobmbles take the double last night. For a ground with with capacity 6,000 (2,500 seated) looking a few hundered short of full and a delayed kick off to allow all in somthing does not add up
hmu10
- Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 01:23:55 (PDT)

SSC Final video + stills and flags now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 00:40:04 (PDT)

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lortab (lortab)
- Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 23:03:10 (PDT)

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Mike
- Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 15:34:44 (PDT)

Thanks for the commentary Paul R, much appreciated after one month without you and AFC Wimbledon!
Balti the Italian Don
- Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:31:38 (PDT)

Can't vote for BH M-O-M ; link says 'no vote currently for AFC Wimbledon' or something similar?
TomO SW16
- Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 00:09:55 (PDT)

OPL - should be sorted now.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 14:02:25 (PDT)

OPL - will look into that now.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 13:54:27 (PDT)

Paul, I don't know which source(s) you use to update your table, but I think the official AFC site has a couple of errors in the final table. The records for Bashley and Molesey differ from those shown in the Non-League Paper, Tony Kempster's site and the Ryman League Official site, all of which agree with each other. Of course, they may all use the same source and all be wrong! Just thought you might like to know.
Old Plough Laner, Petersfield
- Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 13:40:47 (PDT)

Andy - dont worry, I expect its his last game for the club. Lets have everyone there on Tuesday. Come on You Dons
Dave Hill
- Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 13:10:18 (PDT)

Well done lads on saturday, a great game and a fine way to finish, I was a bit miffed at seeing Martin Randall on the starting line up, as one of his worse critics, I must say that was the best game he has played this season, I just hope he keeps it up
andy n (a battersea don)
- Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 05:33:27 (PDT)

Burgess Hill Town video highlights + some new flags now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 03:56:39 (PDT)

Does anyone know if there are any planned celebrations for after the cup final with it being a tuesday and all.
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carshalton, - Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 02:45:07 (PDT)

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NewYork, NY USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 13:31:18 (PDT)

yes just notiece my under 1's mistake corrected now.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 23:55:28 (PDT)

Good luck with the walk to Burgess Hill,hopefully it will be a great day for you.
Dan BHTFC
- Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 17:15:20 (PDT)

Paul - Under 1s cup! Blmey they must be advanced!
start them young
- Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 14:39:37 (PDT)

Kingston - 2500 should be enough not everyone buys a rogrammme . Fmailies usually get one between everyone so if it's 1 programme sold for every 22 people in the ground thats means a 5000 should see everyone ok. I reckon we could be looking at a 3,500-4,000 crowd so no panic.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 09:50:33 (PDT)

a mate of mine is involved in some organising for surrey senior cup final, they are only producing 2500 programmes!
kingstonwomble (kingstonwomble@aol.com)
london, uk - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 03:14:23 (PDT)

jake - Dream on mate AFC Wimbledon to win what ever we enter not making deals.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, April 25, 2005 at 13:20:43 (PDT)

I know they are not related but I would take us losing in the final if Mk go down. Come on Torquay get those 4 points you need.
jakedon11
- Monday, April 25, 2005 at 08:01:21 (PDT)

Is it to much to ask for 4 more good results us to beat Burgess Hill & Walton & Hersham plus Peterborough & Tranmere to take points off franchise
Ian Cooper
Epsom, - Monday, April 25, 2005 at 07:36:41 (PDT)

All the highlights and presentations now on DonsOnline, and the Flags have been updated too - enjoy
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 03:29:46 (PDT)

COME ON TORQUAY!!!!!!
Edinburgh Don
- Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 23:42:08 (PDT)

Cray match highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ Presentations to follow
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 13:42:44 (PDT)

It makes me laugh people who come on the net and have a go at us because AFC are going up and all they can all us is Chavs i am 15 and people in my class dont even say that and ur probley like 25 So So Sad. Grow up
Rehea
Guildford - Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 05:33:24 (PDT)

WISA PARTY AND RAFFLE 29TH MAY TICKETS ON SALE TODAY Date: Sat 23rd April 2005, 07:48:02 We are holding another end of season party at Wilkies (Formerley Jaspers) tickets will be on sale today fro mthe WISA table in the back bar and from WISA Committte membErs at £5.00 including buffet and DJ. Raffle tickets will be available: The 1st prize is a signed AFC Wimbledon Shirt. Also the Anti Franchsing bracelets/bands will be on sale at the ground today at £2.00 each All profits from these events will be going back into AFC Wimbledon and/or the Ground Sean Fox -- WISA TREASURER
wisa treasuer (seandons2(take this out) @aol.com)
- Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 00:07:00 (PDT)

Richard - £10 for 5X3 flag and £5 for 3x2 flags
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 10:49:03 (PDT)

Walton Fans - Problem is the league is decided on points won on the pitch, ffair play on finishing 2nd and I am sure it wont finish 4-1 to walton on May 3rd.
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 10:46:11 (PDT)

WALTON FAN. Could you please learn to write properly. You should really go back to primary school. My daughter is only 10 and she can write a lot better than you, maybe i can recommend her teacher to you, she may be able to help you.
sandy
- Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 08:48:34 (PDT)

Paul - Any idea of prices for the flags? It would be useful to know before deciding which to have and hopefully making the queue quicker.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 07:57:06 (PDT)

ur rubbish u dont deserve to go up ur all chavs like the sutton fan said prviously. come on walton.
walton fan
hersham, surrey england - Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 05:19:50 (PDT)

Pete just checked and the table is wrong :( wont be able to fix until tonight, the leafe vs brom result was entered wrong by me :(
Paul Raymond (paul@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 23:50:28 (PDT)

Hi Paul Your league table seems to differ from Kempster's He's got Bromley in sixth place and Whyteleafe in tenth, goal differences between the two of them seem wrong aswell.Not saying your wrong by the way but NPL is same as tony's. cheers mate.
pete
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 12:47:12 (PDT)

I really hate to say it but yet another really uninspiring away performance. Can anyone explain the logic of playing our most solid central defender on the right where he clearly hates it, someone on the left who just has nightmare after nightmare and virually submit the midfield by not playing Gell there. Would 4-4-2 with Gibson, Gray (remember them? and they played well at Sutton), and Butlet and Howard in the middle so we get a solide midfield and a solid defence. Just how unreasonable is this? Sometimes the tactics really seem just too strange and when it all goes wrong we are realiably told we will never play as badly as that again.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 10:09:34 (PDT)

The March Goal of the Month Competition is up and running. To view the goal and cast your votes please visit www.ayorkshirewomble.com
Wakefield Womble
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 00:38:24 (PDT)

T&M match highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 14:30:59 (PDT)

Boy you can only saw Chavs how old are you 15 ?
Stuart
Guildford - Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 09:28:20 (PDT)

Ha chavs thats all u can say !
Stuart
Guildford - Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 05:25:13 (PDT)

I've never known such a little club as Sutton have so many bitter fans. They seem to post everywhere denegrating others. Maybe if they put some of this wasted energy into their club it might be a bit more successful.
Woking Jon (wokingjon@donsonline.co.uk)
Woking, - Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 02:11:34 (PDT)

Boy. Can you please learn to write PROPERLY
sandy
- Friday, April 15, 2005 at 08:59:12 (PDT)
yea you all chavs and just because you have a few people who want to go and watch some local football you think you have loyal fans but ur just a ryman league team. come on sutton
SUFC Boy
Epsom, Surrey England - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 01:55:02 (PDT)
Ur all a load of chavs you think you are the best when you are just a crappy ryman league team come back when you have loyal fans and in a good league - Come on Sutton
ant (SUFC)`
Epsom, Surrey England - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 01:36:42 (PDT)
As someone who has not always appreciated Dave's tactics, formations, choice of captain etc, this season, I must say I think he has done a fantastic job over all. The number of injuries we've had could have been crippling, but the speed with which he gets decent cover indicates that he is having every footballer in London watched! It's been a great achievement from all concerned: roll on the final when we can do ourselves justice against Walton.
Big John
UK - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 14:41:23 (PDT)
Worpledon - Tickets will be on sale on the night, it's not all ticket.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 11:22:37 (PDT)
Hope Smeltz is Ok. Took a knock?? And subbed. http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~652220,00.html
Don Worn
- Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 06:00:26 (PDT)
Hi there, I'm coming to the Surrey Senior Cup Final. can I get tickets at the gate?
Julian "Worpledon" Everett (worpledon@hotmail.com)
toulouse, France - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 02:26:01 (PDT)
Anybody who has not got a ticket for saturday can get a ticket on the day from 12.30 look on tooting website and the more dons fans get there the better
Ian
Epsom, - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 15:56:30 (PDT)
Welcome back Paul and IMBD. We missed you.
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 15:27:55 (PDT)
Met Police match highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ Championship celebration up by 02:30 GMT
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 16:19:20 (PDT)
I think Dave should not change to much the team that did so well on Tuesday. They were fantastic, I hope Leon starts the game instead of Sm..... He had a couple of good games but lately he has been found wanting.
sandy
- Friday, April 08, 2005 at 09:44:57 (PDT)
http://www.donsonline.co.uk/Stills/pcc_final/Picture%20007.jpg
remember this brilliant turn out
- Friday, April 08, 2005 at 03:33:31 (PDT)
I think that was Paul Smiths best game in goal and i hope that he keeps the keepers shirt for next season, also lets fill wokings ground with more dons fans than last years final and cheer the team on to the double we deserve
Ian
Epsom, - Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 04:59:36 (PDT)
Bruce - Current deal is this season and next from memory so due to be renewed in June 2006.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 09:31:35 (PDT)
Can anyone tell me when our shirt sponsorship finishes.
Bruce
Brentford, - Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 06:32:45 (PDT)
Fantastic, what a briiliant game last night, so differant from saturday,Paul Smith should have the man of the match after his best performance and should be made no 1 goaly when he recovers. The fans were in excellent voice and well behaved as usual, Cant wait to get back at that other team in the final and get our revenge for last saturday. So we need to get as many fans as poss to go to the final and cheer on the lads at Woking on the 3rd of May, after winning the cup there last year, its a good venue for us.. SO COME ON ALL YOU DONS FANS AND CHEER OUR TEAM TO VICTORY.
andy n (a battersea don)
- Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 06:12:07 (PDT)
Congratulations to Dave & the team on a great battling performance last night, look forward to another great night at wokings ground (lets hope for same result as last final)
Ian
Epsom, - Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 05:38:03 (PDT)
A fabulous perfomance and with such commitment. I am Bolger's biggest critic but he was superb and thought Leon and Rob came of age last night. When I saw the team I have to say I thought it would be damage limitation, especially after the first 10 minutes. We dominated the second half and only when the management thought it would be a good idea to break up our series of attacks with unecessary abuse of the officials, did I worry. For the club to continue as we hope it will need this type of effort every week. Are you listening Mr. Smeltz?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 04:36:55 (PDT)
Paul, thanks for the comments. I'm out here working at present along with a load of other brits. Mostly Liverpool fans although there are also supporters of Charlton, Ipswich and Carlisle. I was sorry to miss the game last night, great result. Thanks for a great site and thanks for keeping us ex-pats updated with the scores (strangely enough Ryman Div 1 is not covered by the Sports Section in the Pakistani media).
Rob
Islambad, Pakistan - Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 04:25:14 (PDT)
What A game!!! It had everything and the fans wee brillant with three sides of the ground singing which has been unheard of for a while. The grit and determination the lads showed was great. Special praise to Bolger who hasn't played much recently but was excellent last night, though it has to be Smithy for Man of the Match.
jakedon11
- Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 00:57:01 (PDT)
Thanks for your Matchday updates Paul. We overseas fans look forward to keeping up with the games. Excellent result against Sutton. Good to see that you can swear as well as the rest of us. Best wishes from New Zealand
Martin (obs@xtra.co.nz)
Auckland , New Zealand - Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 22:11:24 (PDT)
SSC semi highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ (ZIP file from about 2:00)
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 17:14:38 (PDT)
Wow, what a game. M.O.M smithy what a save just before kalf-time. Roll on Saturday.
sandy
- Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:55:54 (PDT)
Goal, save and near miss on DonsOnline http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ now. Rest to follow
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:48:16 (PDT)
Andy - Sorry I doubted you :) - Be careful with the date and venue for the cup final at the moment it's listed as Tuesday 3rd May at Imber Court but a suggestion was that if we got to the final it would be moved, maybe to Woking's ground also that is one of the play off dates and if W&H muck up they may be in play-off action i am sure as soon as the club have a confirmed date and venue they will announce it. My guess is if not that week maybe the week after, but that is only a guess.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 14:42:01 (PDT)
Andy - Wo Wo Wo hold fire we have the game to get through Tonight first :) - Both the suggested date and venue may have to be moved due to possible play off games but lets just say early May and in Surrey :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 00:02:29 (PDT)
Can someone please tell me when and where the final of the Surrey Senior Cup will take place.
Andy
England - Monday, April 04, 2005 at 13:14:15 (PDT)
Rob - Great to hear from our overseas fans hope someone sees the message in the area. Are you out there long term and is it work related.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, April 04, 2005 at 11:54:40 (PDT)
Hi. I'm an ex-pat from South London currently working in Pakistan. Wondered if anyone knows of any other Dons fans in the region?
Rob (robccc@wisa.org.uk)
Islamabad, Punjab Pakistan - Monday, April 04, 2005 at 09:16:26 (PDT)
When is the deadline for the 3rd kit competetion? Thanks
Mark Leadon
- Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 11:13:20 (PDT)
Ok Fisher gaame :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 09:29:24 (PDT)
or do you mean Fisher?
Perhaps
- Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 08:23:15 (PDT)
Richard B - I presume your comment about3-0 and 4-0 defeats suggest Hendon and Walton? Still wouldn't be suprised to see Horsham get the automatic place and then Walton miss out on promotion via play-offs.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 06:34:29 (PDT)
Walton & Hersham highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ including new zip file index file
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 05:05:37 (PDT)
I felt Bashley & Whytleafe performances were worse but have to say I thought yesterday was a bit of a disgrace. I think the very fact that they did play like they did against Horsham highlights how they really could not be bothered. For their last five away games they will have 2,000 wombles at each and if tehy think they can play out the season in this semi interest then it will leave a sour taste in the mouth. The main issue was the defence was a total disaster. Walton's sole tactics were from the first to the last minute to hump it up in the air to a couple of not particularly skillful or fast players were we were all over the place. Lewis & Joe have done well enough for us recently but yesterday they looked like they had never seen a football before. They whole back line was totally out of position, slow and and even Howard, who has been excellent this season, was all at sea. There was even one pantomime moment when the only player in our bax was Ursell!! I am afraid my real anger would be directed at Shane though because after 2 good games he has contributed alittle and yesterday he showed no interest whatsoever for teh whole game. Players have off days but quite frankly we might as well played with 10 men especially as his only contribution was to set up their first goal. Every he lost the ball, which was not often because he showed not interest in ever getting to it, he just stood with the face of 'Oh dear never mind'. Whilst planning for next season, and I wonder how many players will still be there, it should not be forgotten that of the two teams we will meet we have lost 0-3 and 0-4 to.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 03:30:41 (PDT)
Dorking - In the Past couple of weeks we have played teams who at the time were both 2nd in the league if we had got turned over in both i think it would be fair to say we were let down, but against Horsham we destroyed them. And yesterday we got turned over. Case of Swings and Roundabouts. A Month ago I saw W&H be 2-0 up and go on to lose in a game they should of won, results like yesterday happen and if they didnt football would be boring. I think the term "They wanted it more than us" is wrong and it was a case of "They needed it more than us" yesterday.Yesterday was the poorest perfromance of the season by a mile but if we can say that in April and promotion has been guaranteed things on the whole are ok.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 00:57:13 (PST)
Must say we were let down today by a totally inadequate performance. A big crowd like that deserved more.
Dorking Don
- Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 10:41:43 (PST)
Walton certainly wanted it more than we did today. Let's hope our guys are up for it if we finish up meeting them in the SSC final!
Don Worn
- Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 09:01:20 (PST)
Phil - How can I put this think you may have been done by an April Fool Joke, but we will see tomorrow.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, April 01, 2005 at 11:19:59 (PST)
According to the horsham web-site jamie taylor has joined walton & hersham on loan
phil lewis (philip.lewis4@virgin.net)
KINGSTON-U-THAMES, surrey u.k. - Friday, April 01, 2005 at 08:02:31 (PST)
£116 is an excellent start to the coins boxes. Keep bringing them in!
Mark Leadon
- Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 13:54:33 (PST)
I have read the futsalengland site. Sorry to be thick but I still cannot work out what type of team it is?
Dave Hill
- Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 13:04:25 (PST)
Dorking highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/ Promotion celebration footage to follow. Also, a new index text file for the ZIP files
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11:53:07 (PST)
OPL - Gate will open at around 13:30 - 13:45 and any main stand tickets will go on sale at 13:30 from the booth at the main entrance to the stand.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 09:53:06 (PST)
Paul, what time will the gates open for tomorrow's game, specifically for the sale of any available stand tickets?
Old Plough Laner
Petersfield, - Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 07:55:02 (PST)
The www.futsalengland.co.uk site works for me.
Don Worn
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 15:49:31 (PST)
Dave, The www.futsalengland.co.uk works for me.
Worn Don
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 15:48:24 (PST)
I notice that www.futsalengland.co.uk. doesnt seem to register
dave
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 14:04:55 (PST)
Banstead match highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 12:57:32 (PST)
See www.futsalengland.co.uk. Cheers.
Don Worn
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11:37:40 (PST)
rE - Ursell, What does FUTSAL mean? what type of team is it?
Dave
- Friday, March 25, 2005 at 04:59:13 (PST)
Hi Paul - Im going tot try and come tonight - do you know if the club shop will be open?
Rich (rbeckett26@hotmail.com)
London, England England - Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 03:41:59 (PST)
Why is no-one getting excited about the weekend. Two wins and we are up (2nd and 3rd have to play each other).
Brazil Pete
- Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 03:20:03 (PST)
Pete - Remember the calculation are produced by a spreadsheet not by me and they seem to suggest diffent to you, but just point out if it's right it's my brilliance, if it doesnt come off prediction spreadsheets cant be rigt all the timee :)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 09:47:16 (PST)
I think I broke it FJ :-(
JamPot (jimp@projectmanagertoday.co.uk)
Sutton, - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 06:40:29 (PST)
What'shappened to the W&WW GB?
Flying Jock
- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 06:23:55 (PST)
I would recommend the change box. I filled up with pennies which I do not really use and the ground fund will certainly use them! If 500 people continually did that we will definitely ease into the debt. Hey, does everyone also realise that after this year we are ONLY 3 promotions from the football league!
Dave Hill
- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 04:50:01 (PST)
Hi Paul Re target top six .Agree we should be promoted on monday but cant see as being champions as well . Walton unlikely to lose to Newport or Molesey.Surely more likely to be day we play them.Therefore winning the title in Walton two years running.
Pete (peterbale@btconnect.com)
Orpington, Kent England - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 01:23:05 (PST)
Richard - I hear what you say, and I did qualify my comments about the performance of the team being based on not actually being able to make it down to see a game (we did actually try to organise a friendly between Edinburgh City and the Dons, but a letter from our chairman was completely ignored by Kris!). However, there have been various people calling for the manager to be sacked and so on.
Edinburgh Don
- Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:06:53 (PST)
Whilst the championship is top priority, would be good to reach the SSC final. However I believe we will have to do without Smeltz/Farr/Vines in semi due to 28 day registration ruling.
Don Worn
- Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 07:49:29 (PST)
I said hello to Jamie Taylor on Saturday, and said that he was unlucky.
Martin D (before shouting "Womble reject!" at him when he left ;o))
- Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 05:19:57 (PST)
Richard - Do you mean before / after or both. It wasnt something I set out to do (ignore Jamie) in fact when I saw him on Saturday said Hi to him. Lets just say he didnt have one of his better games, although he is a very good player. Too be honest we could of had the current England Strikers* against us and I think we would of won on Saturday. * Heskey and Johnson!!
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10:56:31 (PST)
Paul I do not want to be critical of your site because it has always been excellent but I have to say, and I did guess it would happen, that there was pointedly no mention of Jamie Taylor returning to the Meadow. You always make a point of saying when players return and definitely no reference was made this time. Well foruntaly we now have Shane & Leon to partner Richard and Steve Butler brilliantly outplayed Jamie and so you will never have to worry about people mentioning him again but at teh end of teh day he was an ex player who played his heart out for us and deserved a mention.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, March 21, 2005 at 04:15:33 (PST)
Edin. Don I am normally in tune with what you say and certainly am when it comes to the extraordinary remarks from Big Al. But I do find it a bit strange that you can say fans have been overly critical when you have been unable to see a game this season. Our team is mainly players from higher leagues, the standard of even supposedly better sides has really been very low this season. I have never know a season where we have coasteed along and not once I have ever felt threated from Met. Pol, WH. Horsham etc. Peoples 'concerns' were that we did not like Naisbitt as captain, the 5-3-2, the fact that our POTY Richard Butler has had very little support up front with him, and the midfield managed 1 goal in 65 appearances. All those have now been addressed and it is no coincidence that we have put two sparkling performances together plus one against teh Palace youth team. There is little point, even if you are top, saying when we can barely manage a pass to a team mate that it is really good and how well we have done. It is noticable that Dave was the first to criticise fans moaning a bit and ever since he has been the biggest critic of the team. The stats. are excellent but far too many games from November to February were a disorganised mess with such totally unispiring football. DA says he has only enjoyed 3 matches this season and no one is having a go at him and saying he is over critical.
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Monday, March 21, 2005 at 02:24:27 (PST)
Andy agree with you Shane & Richard look really good up front together with Leon if needed to come on the last 20 mins and run at the defence enjoyed saturdays match last week we beat a poor side this week it was against 2nd team in the league and another great performance roll on another couple of wins
Ian
Epsom, - Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 09:35:35 (PST)
It was good to be treated to a fantastic game of football on saturday, alot of good passing and tackling and a great result for us, I can see shane becoming a firm favourate of the fans, and he and richard look good together. I picked up my tickets on friday and noted that over 800 had been sold sofar for the tooting and mitcham game, so if your going you had better get them soon. COME ON YOU DONS.
andy n (a battersea don)
- Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 08:23:16 (PST)
Horsham video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 12:02:38 (PST)
Surely, you can see that 'big Al' is just deliberately trying to wind people up. The problem is that he has been successful! I must admit that I wasn't aware of said director's financial problems until it appeared on this site, and as a shareholder was a little perturbed. It may be old news to some, but I don't have time to keep up with all the sites out there, nor the cash to attend some AFCW matches and 400 miles is a bit far to travel for a dons trust meeting! TW, at least we have a voice of reason on here. As for the criticism of manager and players, I hold my hands up and admit that the last AFCW game I actually managed to get the time and money to come to was last season, but top of Ryman 1 looks pretty good from up here! Of course everyone has to have their opinion on team selection etc, but I do feel that some people are 'overly' critical. Anderson has managed at a higher level and knows what it takes to get out of the division. Financially and from a publicity point of view (even something as simple as being included in the classifieds can have a massive impact for a club) AFCW have to get into the RPL. Everything else should be seen as secondary. I don't remember us winning any awards for playing pretty football when 'arry took us up the league all those years ago. Get the promotion, then worry about style.
Edinburgh Don
- Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 00:47:38 (PST)
Leamo - Part of the problem is the guestbook is getting spammed everyday at the moment and I cant keep an eye on it all the time.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, March 18, 2005 at 23:51:00 (PST)
I can't believe that after the message I posted nobody has either agreed or disagreed with what I had to say.All I've seen is typical blinkered rantings from people just 'having a pop' at each other. This is a democratic country, in spite of any right wingers,(political not football), who think differently. Big Al raised a point early on in respect to a previous posting by an anxious investor. That was then met with a "shock/horror" reaction of how dare any one question the integrity of someone we love. Then Big Al was accused of slagging off and being a cowward. How? But being blunt and candid. And, please, don't give me the nonsense of witholding an e-mail address. Show that and your mail box is full of junk mails for months.Let's have some grown up common sense here and although I have disagreed with Big Al's reasoning,I will defend his right to say it. I tried to answer properly and sensibly,but Paul,close this message board and surely you are cutting your nose off to spite your face? This is a forum for exchanging views and opinions is it not? After all I've seen messages from a least a dozen pontential managers who couldn't agree,(mind you they couldn't pick a team either), but nobody has gone into a tizzwaz over that.
TW
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 18:55:37 (PST)
Paul. I dont see what Big Al has particularly said is that offensive enough to close a guestbook. Big Al. Why not write your concerns and well publish them in WUP, sheesh, we'll even get a right of reply for you. Buy a WUP tomorrow and we can chat.
LeamingtonPete (leamingtonpete@gmail.com)
Leam, UK - Friday, March 18, 2005 at 14:03:13 (PST)
Awwww, don't take your ball away.
Big Al
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 08:10:53 (PST)
However not being able to spell competence is a good measure of incompetence.
Anon
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 07:46:23 (PST)
Big Al, way to go mate! Do you get off on slagging off people you don't know on the internet? What a coward you are.
Martin D
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 07:13:20 (PST)
Big Al - You are looking silly now, all the people you are attacking are people who would be happy to talk to you but you are not prepared to put an email address giving a right of reply. If you have issues dont use this forum for them. And to be honest I am close to closing this area, or changing the way posts are done, as I dont have time to monitor it all the time.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Friday, March 18, 2005 at 05:47:31 (PST)
Big Al; What must always be borne in mind with any business is the profit/loss ratio. If a company is run well and can't survive then one must look at the balance sheet. If it is being run badly and still manages to survive, again the balance sheet must be scanned for any creative accountancy ie: Ebrom et al in the US. With all companies the directors are always responsible but that is not to say that any person having failed before hasn't learnt from their previous mistakes. If any shareholder has doubts then the gross profit and fixed costs(ie: Salaries, Rent and Debt repayments etc)plus inconsistent costs (like utilities etc.)should be looked at for discrepancies. Should the gross profit be falling and the Salaries rising then one has to question why? I can see your concern that football supporters can ignore the business side of the club if things are going well on the pitch. In fact most supporters have no idea of the true commercial side of a football club. As most will call for managers to be sacked without any idea as to the cost of paying up his contract. In an ideal world supporters should wear two hats, one for the playing side of things and one for the finacial side. Unfortunately I do not know many supporters able to do this. Of cours, AFC are different in that it is owned by its supporters ( I assume this is completely correct. If so should the stadium be sold then a pro rata payment would have to be paid to every member. If this is not so then the club is not owned by it's members. They would just be shareholders who would lose any value in their shares should the club fold). I hope that I have understood your concern and this gives you a clearer outline. Although, I would be interested to hear from any other business minded people, who log on to this message page, as to their opinion and observations.
TW
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 05:42:44 (PST)
The WISA mafia - Kris(doing it for the love of the club, until he thought he could get 30K to do it), and his cronies. Who else have we got? Rabble rouser Marc Jones and a two bob DJ. As I said earlier - loyalty is not a measure of competance.
Big Al
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 05:01:47 (PST)
What "old WISA mafia who nobody must say anything against" is that then? What are you talking about?
MartinD (paranoia!)
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 03:09:02 (PST)
Big Al - Wasnt sweped under the carpet no posts were deleted on the subject cant force people to talk about anything, As I said the person involved will answer questions and they very rarely come on this site so wont see your questions. Contact the person direct if you want these questions answered.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 09:12:22 (PST)
Paul - I'm sure bigger companies than AFC Wimbledon have managed to pass themselves off to the City as legit while sweeping things neatly under the carpet. I'm not saying anyone on the board is not completely clean but just that someone raised a fair point and we're back to the old WISA mafia who nobody must say anything against.
Big Al
- Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 07:29:50 (PST)
Dear SUFC 'boy', one good reason for us turning up will be that SUFC will be able to survive for another season through the additional gate receipts they will undoubtedly bank. If we lose you get to go to a final and more money to help you survive. If we win, you get egg on your face. Fair deal I'd say.
Derek Chaplin (Derek@Chaplin72.freeserve.co.uk)
Cheam, - Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 05:01:25 (PST)
SUFC Boy, I think it's probably worth us turning up even if we do lose. If we failed to show you would be awarded the game anyway you see ;o)
Martin D (on loan from W&WW)
- Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 03:34:13 (PST)
O lol i wasnt there on Sat i was on school trip. Glad they won though :)
Rehea
Guildford - Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 02:38:21 (PST)
Big Al - My reply was that as we went through a share offer all directors would be checked to make sure they are suitable if the regulatory bodies didnt think a person was suitable to be on the board they wouldn't be. - I am sure you are aware the person you are talking about would be happy to talk to you or anyone else if you really want to discuss this issue, (if it is an issue)
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 00:51:44 (PST)
Why is nobody allowed to question the board of the club? I read a post a few lines down, where somebody raised a legitimate concern about a director of the club, and they were shot down with 'If this person is doubting the commitment to club' or words similar. Maybe I'm misinterpreting you Paul, but there was a definite edge to your reply. Wh8ile people freely slag the manager and players (and quite rightly, they've only been on top of the league for most of the season and nearly qualified for the fa cup - what a bunch of losers), nobody is allowed to (not even criticis4e) but question the saints on the board. We all own a share of this club - as I shareholder I'm also slightly concerned about a 2 times bankrupt in such a high position. Fair enough, the board may be "100% Y&B blood" etc, but that's not a measure of competence. Anyone can get into financial trouble once. Twice is either negligence or dishonesty - you choose.
Big Al
- Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 00:41:45 (PST)
Rehea - He played on Saturday.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 00:21:12 (PST)
Does any one know why Gibbo is not playing at the moment
Rehea - 14
Guilford - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 13:57:12 (PST)
SUFC, We all like a good laugh and your comments certainly made me laugh! From looking at your league position I think it is fair to say it will be a tight game til it starts and we stuff you by 3.
jakedon
- Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 09:26:20 (PST)
Sutton are gunna kill you lot, there is no point in you coming ur just gunna c a load of goals going in ur goal!!!
SUFC boy
sutton, surrey england - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 02:40:08 (PST)
ATTENTION ALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS Don't sit at home and be bored while your number one team is playing away. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO 50% Match Entry Discount to see (The) Alan Devonshires Hampton and Richmond Borough FC at the The CEC Stadium on the 19th March 2005 v Hendon FC (Ryman Premier League fixture) or ANY subsequent home game this season Hampton and Richmond Borough are managed by former England and West Ham star Alan Devonshire Just produce your valid season ticket at the gate to claim your discount Beaver close Hampton London TW12 2BX http://www.hamptonfc.co.uk/directions.htm This is a geniune offer on behalf of Hampton & Richmond Borough FC. Please see website for ground directions and other useful information www.HRBFC.co.uk or phone the clubhouse for more info. (details given on website).
Hampton Bob (afcal72@hotmail.com)
London, UK - Monday, March 14, 2005 at 15:02:16 (PST)
Paul - A$ is the symbol for the australian dollar...
The Wizard of Oz (michael12flanagan@bigpond.com)
Gosford, NSW Australia - Monday, March 14, 2005 at 03:34:11 (PST)
Having been critical recently, feel I must also put the other point of view today. At last we have got back to playing a good passing game without so many long punts 'in hope'. The whole team played together as a team yesterday, and the 'new boys' all fitted in well. Well done Shane too, hard work, a problem for their defence, and more done there today than a similar player in all their short time in that slot. Goals taken well - sorry the penalty couldn't give the first game hat-trick. Well done Dave and the team. Same again next week against tougher opposition?!
JonnyS
- Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 01:29:49 (PST)
Good to see a Kiwi helping out. Well done Shane.Hope the rest of the season ses a few more goals
Martin (obs@xtra.co.nz)
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 20:23:16 (PST)
Newport (IOW) video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/index.html
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 12:26:19 (PST)
Hi David, Semi Final at Gander Green Lane will be played on the 5th of April 7.45pm.
rob (rob@afc-wombles.com)
wimbledon, sw19 - Friday, March 11, 2005 at 08:29:44 (PST)
Hi Richard B, its probably more to do with the home supporters turnout L'head, Bromley, Horsham & Hastings get on average 180, 223, 250, 288 (03/04 figs without AFCW) and Molesey, Met.Pol. & Cor. Cas. get on average 112, 137, 89 (again 03/04 figs without AFCW), then add the extra local support interest for the games against us say extra 50-150, our average away attendance is 1,454 (inc home supporters), Dorking the only odd turnout they get on average this year 308 (inc AFCW) our game 2,536 but that was on a boxing day.
rob (rob@afc-wombles.com)
wimbledon, sw19 - Friday, March 11, 2005 at 08:27:41 (PST)
Hello Paul, See we have Sutton in the semi - is there a date for this yet???
david
sutton, - Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 04:15:11 (PST)
Has anyone got any ideas on this? I have been a bit surprised how seemingly the nearer we play a team to Kingsmeadow the lower the away support is. The difference between the normal club average and when they play us, i.e. Our support is as follws and seemingly teh further away we play in Surrey & Sussex the bigger it is...Bromley 1702, Leatherhead 1632, Hastings 1541, Horsham 1452 and yet with the 3 clubs on our doorstep is it is Molesey 1335, Met. Pol. 1332 & Cor. Cas. 1202 (midweek game). Is it due to bad public transport or is there some sort of sleeping support in the home counties that don't go to London games?
Richard B another Wiltshire Don
- Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 01:43:23 (PST)
Molesey video highlights no on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 04:19:51 (PST)
Good luck for the game against Molesey tomorrow. If any of you are walking to the ground from Hampton Court pop in the bookshop in East Molesey just along from the "New Inn" and say gooday to Pete. He probably has some old programmes etc from days gone by. Well done in the game against Crystal Palace. Last time I saw Wimbledon V Crystal Palace was in 2001 I think, and I think the score was 4-1 to them. Kia Ora from NZ
Martin (obs@xtra.co.nz)
New Zealand - Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 20:54:28 (PST)
Paul, I would play him but not build a team round him. I would have him wide and not down a middle. When we play against the better teams, he often goes AWOL and we lose midfield. Even on Saturday, we got over-run in the middle and we have no width. 442!
Dave Hill
- Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 04:49:14 (PST)
Palace video highlights now on http://www.donsonline.co.uk/
Strawberry (strawberry@donsonline.co.uk)
- Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 17:43:28 (PST)
Just wondering what attendance u lot r expecting 4 2nite against palace??? im goin down 2 c who we r gunna play in the semi's.
Ant (SUFC) (antonyacton@hotmail.com)
Sutton, Surrey England - Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 02:10:20 (PST)
Just gunna say im going down to watch u lot against palace 2nite 2 c who we will get in the semi's. What attendance are u expecting 4 2nite???
Ant (SUFC)
Sutton, England - Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 02:06:54 (PST)
Sorry misterons will update it.
Paul Raymond (webmaster@itmustbedons.com)
Tooting, London England - Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 12:51:03 (PST)
Paul Check your fixture list. We play Banstead Athlitic on Friday 25 March 2005 and not Saturday 26 March 2005.
misterons (ronjmail-afcw@yahoo.co.uk)
Morden, Helofastate England - Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 08:24:49 (PST)