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31/05/2003
AFC 1st Birthday Party - Last night saw the 1st AFC Wimbledon
party at Jaspers and a brilliant night it was. A number of players
were in attendance and everyone had a brilliant time pictures of the
evening can be found over at the WISA site by clicking here.
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30/05/2003
Good Luck To The Leap Of Faithers - Tomorrow morning will see the second attempt at the Leap of Faith for the 20 or so Dons fans that are jumping out of a plane for the stadium fund. Good luck to all involved and hope that you enjoy it. |
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29/05/2003
1st Birthday Party - Just a reminder that Friday Night sees
our 1st Birthday party at Jaspers. The event is produced by WISA and
cost £5 to get in there will also be a raffle to win some brilliant
prizes. It all starts at 8pm and I believe goes on to 2am.
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28/05/2003
300,000 and climbing - Just want to say a big thanks to everyone
that visits the site as it passes another major milestone, wont be
too long we pass the half a million mark. |
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28/05/2003
TV Stars Needed - As the countdown to the launch of the share
issue approaches AFC Wimbledon could be coming to a TV screen near
you very soon and they are asking for your help in being an extra
in it. The advert will have been produced by TBWA the guys behind
the "John Smith" campaign and therefore are bound to be brilliant.
If your interested in taking part we need you to come down to kingsmeadow
on Saturday for 12:30 to have a screen test you must be over 18 years
of age and if selected you will need to be able to attend the filming
that will take place on Thursday 5th June 2003 and will last all day
the filming will be done in West London. More information will be
provided to the people that are selected. I understand that they are
looking for between 50-100 people for the shoot so if you turn up
you will be in with a good chance of being selected.
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28/05/2003
One Year On - The 28th May will always be a special day for
fans of Wimbledon (and not just because it's Kylie Minogue's Birthday)
One year ago today most of us thought we had lost our club and wouldn't
have anything to turn to. One year on some of us think that the decision
although wrong was the best thing that could of happened. Last year
there were tears of anger this year there are tears of happiness.
It's a regular theme on this site but a big thanks to everyone that
was initially involved in setting up AFC Wimbledon and everyone that
has been involved in the past year.
Rob Dunford over at SW19's Army has done a brilliant reflection on
the year you can read it by clicking here.
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27/05/2003
A Season Of AFC - As we approach our first birthday I thought
it would be an idea to capture the atmosphere of AFC over the past
year. so on the following link you will find the first of photos that
I think sum up the year. So far I have put 50 pictures up but I will
be adding to this and I hope you like my selection.
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26/05/2003
Another Success At Family Fun Day - On Saturday The Dons Trust organised another brilliant day with the Family Fun Day and the weather was brilliant for us. The turn out for the event was really good and it wasn't just AFC fans present with a number of young kids in other team shirts present.
In one of the highlights of the day the Female Fans beat the Players
Other Half's 3-1 although we didn't get to see if Kevin Coopers other
half (Sophie) could head the ball or what Danny Oakins other half
(Mel) was like at winding the opposition up.
And I ended up winning first prize in the raffle although I had to swap it for 2nd prize as I wasn't allowed to be mascot for the day and therefore I will be a ball sponsor for the day at a game next year.A big thanks to everyone involved in the Events Group including Roger and Linda Dennis who do so much for making sure that these events are so well put on. |
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25/05/2003
Family Fun Day - Today is the Family Fun Day and it all gets under way from 11am. We look forward to seeing you at the event. |
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24/05/2003
Final League Table - As you may have know there were 2 results
outstanding from the league one was the Southall vs Sandhurst match
that was abandoned when Sandhurst were 1-0 up this result has stood.
The other game was Westfield vs Feltham that was due to be one of
the final games of the season but this was called off due to a waterlogged
pitch the league have announced that this will be a 0-0 draw.
A quote was found and printed on W&WW from the westfield manager who was not happy about the 0-0 draw and it was as follows: -
Westfield boss John Cassidy has slammed CCL chiefs for not insisting
the season was played to a finish. Field's final clash at home to
Feltham had to be called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Cassidy was
left steaming when it was agreed, without discussion with him, that
the match should not be rearranged and recorded instead as a goalless
draw. He snapped 'The match should be played. For a senior league
to rule the game out and decide the result is totally out of order.
It questions the credibility of it being a senior league. I'm fuming
and want to know whose decision it was as I was not consulted.' CCL
secretary Alan Constable explained: 'We held a hasty management committee
meeting and agreed a goalless draw which had the approval of both
teams. Mr Cassidy should speak to his club secretary who advised that
this was his club's wish.' Constable insisted that had the outcome
of the match been relevant in promotion or relegation issues then
the league would have demanded it be rescheduled. The league also
agreed that the result of the Southall v Sandhurst match on March
22, abandoned after 79 min's, should stand as a 1-0 win to the visitors
who were ahead when the referee called the match off.
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23/05/2003
End Of Season Trip - Now that the season is officially over
and before the players go on there summer holidays most of them have
gone on a weekend of culture to Blackpool. I understand that the trip
may or may not include visits to Museums and Art Galleries. I am sure
whatever they do they will have fun. |
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22/05/2003
Sunday's Family Fun Day - As you know this Sunday is the Family
Fun day between the hours of 11am and 4pm. For people that haven't
been to the old BBC Sports centre it is at Motspur Park and you can
see a map of the area by clicking here.
If you wish to travel by train the journey takes 5 minutes from Wimbledon
and trains depart at 9, 21, 39 & 51 minutes past the hour and the
journey takes 5 minutes and then its a 5 minute walk. We look forward
to seeing you there. |
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21/05/2003
Couple Of Meetings Coming Up - This Friday the Financial Working
Group will be holding an open meeting at Kingsmeadow to discuss the
ways of financing the purchase of the ground. The meeting starts at
7:30 and it will be a chance for people to ask questions. Then on
5th June 2003 at the Cyril Black Community Centre a Dons Trust Special
General Meeting to discuss and vote on changes to the constitution
all Dons Trust Members should of by now received information on this
meeting. More information on both can be found at the official
site. |
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20/05/2003
Family Fun Day - This sunday sees the AFC Wimbledon Family Fun Day at "Motspur Park Private Members Club" between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Various events will be taking place including 5 a-side football match, bungee running, snowboard simulator, bird of prey displays, mini funfair a bar and barbecue and lots of other attractions lots of money will be being raised for the stadium fund so if you have some spare time pop down as entrance is free. |
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20/05/2003
Happy Birthday Ivor - Just like to wish AFC Wimbledon's commercial director Ivor Heller a happy 40th birthday for today. |
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19/05/2003
Missing Football? - I know the season may have only been finished
for just over a week or so but whilst looking back through the files
on my machine I cam across some of the early commentary moments from
Radio Wdon. so if either you haven't heard it or want to here it again
here is Keith Wards goal from I believe the Brimsdown London Senior
Cup game.
If this doesn't work click here
to listen. |
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18/05/2003
Pictures From Last Few Games - I have now got round to putting up the photos from the Reading Town Game, The Netherne Village Vs AFC Wimbledon Match and Also Netherne's Cup game you can view them by clicking below: -
Reading
Town
Netherne
Village Vs AFC Wimbledon
Netherne
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17/05/2003
Want To Help Over The Summer - Now that the football season
is over it doesn't mean that there is nothing going on over the weekend
and a request has been made for anyone interested in helping out at
various event over the summer. Below is an e-mail that I was sent
and if you would like to help please reply.
Hi Everyone,
As you know, the Trust is planning a number of fund-raising events
during the close season. In some cases, we will need additional help
in organising and staging the events. If you can help at fetes, carnivals,
etc. please contact Roger Dennis - rogdennis1@aol.com
- to offer your services. Dates at which Roger and his team need helpers
are:
25 May - Family Fun Day at Motspur Park Private Members Club, Motspur
Park;
14 June - Mitcham Carnival at Three Kings Piece, Mitcham;
21 June - Wimbledon Village Fair, on the Common (Southside);
12 July - New Malden Carnival, High Street, New Malden.
The Family Fun Day is the event where we will need lots of helpers,
so please volunteer if you can. Help for even a couple of hours would
be appreciated. Also, if anyone knows any voluntary organisations
in the Wimbledon, Kingston and surrounding areas, by all means approach
them to see if they would be interested in having a stall at the Family
Fun Day on 25 May. There would not be a fee in advance, but we would
like a donation on the day depending on how successful they had been.
Please put any interested organisations in touch with Roger.
Roger is also looking for additional members of the Events Group.
Please contact Roger if you can help with the planning and organisation
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16/05/2003
Message From Glyn - There has been a lot of rumours over the
past couple of weeks about the future of Glyn Shimell at AFC Wimbledon
and yesterday he put a message on Weird
& Wonderful World guest book explaining the situation. I have
re-printed the complete message below.
I read with interest and Aideen has got it spot on, I spoke to
Terry when I found out that Rachel was expecting twins and told him
that I probably wouldn't play next season because the priority at
the mo is to pass the knowledge ( 2-3 years left) and to help Rachel
with the kids, at the moment I have to work 9-5 mwttf, do knowledge
runs all day sunday and there's no way that I can be out all day saturday
(and training/playing two nights a week and night school )otherwise
I wont see rachel or the kids all weekend (could be a good thing).
It was a tough decision to play this year and when I had the opportunity
to play for AFC I couldn't turn it down. It has been my best year
of football, apart from the bike crash, the fans , atmosphere, the
lads of all been top drawer. I wish the club every success in the
future, I will always have a soft spot for the club. As for playing
I am just going to train 1 night a week for Bromley and sign on for
emergency cover for their 2 keepers, its only 2 miles from my house
so a least i can get away one night a week. Again thanks for all the
support and well wishes at the last game of the season from those
of you who did know what was happening. I will pop back when the babies
are born and have a pint or two (seven)
Glyn Shimell
Puttingtherecordstraightspace - Thu May 15 14:11:18 2003
I am sure we all wish both Glyn and Rachel the best over the next year and they will always be welcome at AFC Wimbledon. |
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16/05/2003
Thursday Night Results - The results from last nights action were as follows: -Withdean 2000 2 Chessington & Hook 2
Feltham 5 Cove 1 |
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15/05/2003
Some Man Of The Match Stats - The first in a series of breakdowns into the Man Of The Match poll's this year. The first looks at the number of players that won a Man Of The Match Poll.
| Name |
Matches |
Won |
| Kevin Cooper |
50 |
8 |
| Matt Everard |
18 |
6 |
| Gavin Bolger |
34 |
5 |
| Joe Sheerin |
35 |
5 |
| Danny Oakins |
47 |
5 |
| Lee Sidwell |
52 |
4 |
| Andrew Petty |
12 |
3 |
| Glyn Shimmel |
29 |
3 |
| Noel Frankum |
18 |
2 |
| Simon Bassey |
28 |
2 |
| Neil Robson |
39 |
2 |
| Andy Sullivan |
51 |
2 |
| Keith Ward |
52 |
2 |
| The Whole Team |
2 |
1 |
| Chris Theodore |
6 |
1 |
| Sim Johnston |
12 |
1 |
| Mark Nicholas |
27 |
1 |
| Alistair Russell |
34 |
1 |
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15/05/2003
Thursday Night Action - Tonight should see the end of the 2002/03
Combined Counties League Season but at present there are still two
games that haven't been completed they are Tuesday Nights Westfield
Vs Feltham game that was called off due to a waterlogged pitch and
also a game involving Southall and Sandhurst that was abandoned. The
games tonight are as follows: -
Thursday 15th May
Premier Division
Feltham v Cove
Withdean 2000 v Chessington & HookThe Withdean match has been switched to Chessington & Hook's ground as Withdean are unable to use Worthing's ground tonight. |
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14/05/2003
More Pre-Season Games Announced - Well we knew about playing
Watford and thought yep that a brilliant one but yesterday AFC Wimbledon
announced some more including Tuesday 5th August - AFC Wimbledon
Vs Luton Town. This will be a brilliant evening and following
on from the Luton Fans getting a home game called off as they didn't
like the other team could well see a number of ex Wimbledon people
present including Joe Kinnear, Mick Harford, Alan Kimble & Chris Willmott.
The other pre-season games can be seen on the official
site. |
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14/05/2003
Happy 15th Birthday - So where were you 15 years ago today
I know where I was, I was at Wembley to see the 1988 FA Cup Final
and watch "The Greatest Team of All Time get beaten by a bunch of
kickers" or that's how the media wanted it presented.
We know of 1 AFC Wimbledon fan who has a 15th birthday today so happy birthday to that person. |
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13/05/2003
Netherne Lose In Cup Final - Netherne tonight lost 3-2 in the cup final in a match that involved one of the strangest moments I have ever seen in football.About 5 minutes into the game a scuffle broke out on the farleigh bench it turned out that there top scorer had been dropped to the bench and a combination of him and his dad didn't like this so went up and started punching the manager the whole farleigh team came over and the goalkeeper was seen throwing punches but remained on the pitch. The ref ended up taking both sides off for about 10 minutes to try and sort it out.On the pitch Netherne never had the lead and were caught out by the quick pace of the number 7 and the finishing of the number 9. The Netherne goals came from Dave Fry and Chris Theodore who was later sent off. Netherne had a chance to level it but a brilliant lob hit the crossbar.
Trigger and the boys can be proud of what they have achieved this
season and I am sure that a number of them we will be seeing a lot
more of next season. |
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13/05/2003
Tuesday Results - Right end of season quiz for you two games
due to be played tonight with one involving Withdean one of the matches
was postponed was it Ash Vs Withdean or Westfield vs Feltham? If you
answered Ash Vs Withdean you were wrong Withdean won again 2-1.
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13/05/2003
Netherne Cup Final Tonight - Netherne Village are in action tonight in their cup final that is being played at Tooting & Mitcham's Imperial Field ground.
The Netherne Village side will see a number of familiar faces in the
line up tonight as a lot of our players have reached the qualifying
mark to play in the final. Players that we could see in action include
Ray Merry, Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Daniel Couch, Dave Fry, Chris
Theodore and of course they are managed by itmustbedons.com sponsored
Trigger.
Lets turn up and cheer the boys on for what will be the last game of the season. Tooting & Mitcham's ground is about 100 yards from Mitcham Tram stop. I look forward to seeing you there. |
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13/05/2003
Tuesday Night Action - A couple of games being played tonight and they are as follows: -
Tuesday 13th May
Premier Division
Ash United v Withdean 2000
Westfield v Feltham |
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12/05/2003
Result Of Raynes Park Vale Man Of The Match Vote - The final Man Of The Match Poll of The Season and the results are as follows: -
Danny Oakins 26 Votes 56.52%
Andy Sullivan 7 Votes 15.22%
Kevin_Cooper 5 Votes 10.87%
Neil Robson 2 Votes 4.35%
Noel Frankum 2 Votes 4.35%
Simon Bassey 1 Vote 2.17%
Joe Sheerin 1 Vote 2.17%
Ray Merry 1 Vote 2.17%
Gavin Bolger 1 Vote 2.17% Although this is the final poll of the season just like to say a big thanks to everyone who voted this year. During the season we had just short of 3,500 votes I will be putting up a breakdown of the votes from the season over the next few weeks.
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11/05/2003
Fun Day at Netherne - Well a fun but wet day was had by everyone
who went to the Netherne Match this afternoon although we lost 4-3
apparently. The reason I say apparently was that I spent the second
half of the game in the bar as it was so wet. It was a relaxed atmosphere
with Nicky English son playing for AFC Wimbledon as well as Dwane
Townsend at centre back who has been playing for Netherne this season.
Netherne team contained Trigger and Sim Johnston as they prepare for
Tuesday's cup final at Tooting and Mitcham.
Netherne took the lead when hand ball was given against Bobby English and the penalty was converted past Ray Merry, Netherne scored a second goal which was very good before Danny Oakins pulled one back for us just before half time.
We started with Joe Sheerin and Matt Everard up front but Joe went
off after 20 minutes and was replaced by Gareth Graham. It wasn't
the last we saw of Joe as rolling subs were in operation and he came
back later.
In the second half Gareth Graham replaced Ray Merry in goal who went
up front and then after Gareth conceded the 4th goal Matt took his
place as you can imagine it was very strange. Hopefully it turned
into a nice earner for Netherne and a big thanks to them for everything
they have done this season in the development of AFC Wimbledon.
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11/05/2003
BBC Story - If you haven't seen the BBC Site this weekend they
have done a brilliant bit on AFC Wimbledon and you can read the story
here.
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11/05/2003
Netherne Village Vs AFC Wimbledon Today - Today is a chance
to give thanks to Netherne Village who have been our sort of "Reserve
Team" this year. The game is being played at Netherne's ground which
you can find by clicking here.
Parking near the ground is very difficult so it is suggested that
you either park at Coulsdon South Station and get one of the shuttle
cabs that will be in operation £1 per person per trip and 50% will
go to the ground fund, or get the train. If you are getting the train
they depart East Croydon at 53 minutes past the hour and take 9 minutes
to get to Coulsdon South.
The Wombulance will also be present so a chance to pick up any merchandise that you not have yet.Today will also be a chance to See Netherne in action before there cup final on Tuesday night that has been moved to Tooting & Mitcham due to the large AFC crowd that is expected.
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11/05/2003
Raynes Park Vale Man Of The Match Vote - Just a reminder that
the Raynes Park Vale Man Of The Match Vote is still open and will
be until Monday afternoon so if you haven't voted yet and wish to
please click below to vote.
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10/05/2003
Saturday's Results - The results from today's games are as
follows: -
Ash United 2-1 Southall
Farnham Town 3-2 Chipstead
Feltham 5-0 Bedfont
North Greenford Utd 3-3 Sandhurst Town
Reading Town 4-1 Raynes Park Vale
Viking Greenford 1-3 Withdean 2000
Westfield 2-0 Merstham |
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10/05/2003
Raynes Park Photos - I have just uploaded the Raynes Park photos
and these can be viewed here.
The Reading Town photos will also be up over the weekend.
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10/05/2003
Saturday Match Action - Although our season has finished today is officially the last Saturday of the season and the full list of fixtures are as follows: -
Saturday 10th May
Premier Division
Ash United v Southall
Farnham Town v Chipstead
Feltham v Bedfont
North Greenford Utd v Sandhurst Town
Reading Town v Raynes Park Vale
Viking Greenford v Withdean 2000
Westfield v Merstham |
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09/05/2003
Withdean 2000 Champions - Last night Withdean beat Raynes Park
Vale 1-0 and therefore won the 2002/03 Seagrave Haulage Premier Division
Title. Congratulations to them. |
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08/05/2003
Yes I Made a Mistake - Thanks to the person who has pointed
out that I included Simon Bassey in the Man Of The Match Poll when
he didn't play on Monday. |
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08/05/2003
Next Season - Now that we know we have finished 3rd we know
that we cant be put forward for automatic promotion into the Rymans
league the only way we could be in the Rymans League next season is
if we were to be invited, we would then also need the agreement of
the CCL clubs as the CCL holds our registration for what league we
play in.
If we don't go up next season we will be able to enter the FA VASE.
In the FA Vase we would be in the highest league of teams entering
it and the final is normally played at Villa Park but this year due
to two South East Teams being in the final it has been moved to Upton
Park and is being played this Saturday. If we are in this competition
I think it would be safe to say that it would be "Number Two" on our
aims for next season behind winning the CCL.
Just a reminder that on Monday Kris mentioned that there is a possibility
of a pre-season game on the 16th July no details are known as of yet.
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08/05/2003
Last Night's Results and Tonight's Action - Last night Feltham
beat Chipstead 6-1 and tonight the championship could be decided when
Withdean 2000 play at Raynes Park Vale. |
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07/05/2003
Raynes Park Vale Man Of The Match Vote - The final Man Of The
Match poll is now open and you can vote by clicking below: -
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07/05/2003
Netherne Game Sunday - As you may be aware AFC Wimbledon are
playing a Thank you game at Netherne Village on Sunday afternoon the
game starts at 3:00 but the youngsters will be on display before this.
Entrance is £5 for adults. In terms of getting there the nearest station
is Coulsdon South, it's a long uphill walk from the station so we
are looking a sort of park and ride scheme to raise money for the
stadium fund. I will post more details when know. |
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07/05/2003
Fund Raising Events - One fund raising event taking place tonight
with the AFC players at the speedway and £5 from each spectator will
go to the stadium fund. On Friday you can watch the London Broncos
in action at Brentford against top of the table Leeds and £7.50 of
the £15 admission will be donated to the stadium fund if you call
the number on the official
site and quote "AFC Wimbledon" |
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07/05/2003
Wednesday Night Action - Our season may be over but there are
still some games to be completed in the Combined Counties League.
Tonight's game is Feltham Vs Chipstead. |
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06/05/2003
Your 2002/03 Player Of The Year - Here is the picture I took
of Lee Sidwell after I gave him the award he was really chuffed about
this and wanted to thank everyone at the club for making this season
so special.
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06/05/2003
Match Report With A Difference - Right we won 5-1 as mentioned
but this match report I want report on the day itself. As I have been
one of the many matchday volunteers this year I needed to be at the
ground for a photo at 10:30 this meant a 9:15 departure so that I
could get to the cafe for a bacon roll. I left the cafe and walked
into Kingsmeadow and although it was last day of the season it felt
like them magical days against Sutton and Chipstead with people already
waiting for the turnstiles to open. The sun was shining and everyone
just looked happy. I walked out onto the pitch and we had our picture
taken in a huge squad type picture.
Then everyone had to do there jobs but I was having the day off as
I was one of the sponsors for the day so I could walk around and chat
with so many friends about the season. Then it was into the presidents
lounge to chat to different people but I kept wandering out to look
at the stadium and see everyone waiting for the game to start. The
Future of AFC were out on the pitch as the youth teams of next season
were showing what they can do and TV crews from various media were
interviewing Kris and others including Tom Watts from BBC London.
Just before the game started Robbie Earle, Dave Beasant, Roger Joseph
and Lawrie Sanchez turned up as well as members of sides from the
60's and 70's only one guest was missing but he would appear later.
The players ran out and Phillo started "WE ARE WIMBLEDON" on the PA
nothing more needed to be said and with us also having a Womble on
the pitch as another team has been stopped from using it it was a
lovely moment.
Just before half time the final guest of the day arrived and the main
stand stood to applauded a person who had only been connected with
us for a year as a player but had made a huge mark on the fans. Kevin
Cooper of Wolves won the WISA Player of the year award and was presented
with the trophy on the pitch when we played Wolves at our last away
game he has always said it was one of the proudest days of his life
as he walked in a chant of "Two Kevin Coopers theirs only Two Kevin
Coopers" went up and it was brilliant.
Half Time saw the parade of heroes onto the pitch and everyone except
Kevin Cooper was introduced to a brilliant reception. As the game
drew to a close with us comfortable winners I hoped that everyone
would stay off the pitch so that we could have a brilliant lap of
honour and how brilliant the fans were not one person even tried to
get on the pitch and therefore the players could really show there
support for this incredible season.
Before the presentations could start we had one small matter to complete
our Kevin Cooper still hadn't scored with his head even though he
came so close in the game today that Phillo actually went that was
close over the PA. So with two of the best Wimbledon goal keepers
in the stands in Dave Beasant and Dickie Guy who should we get to
go in goal yes Ivor Heller!! So out onto the pitch came Ivor, Kevin
and Andy Sullivan to cross the ball so with the game kicking off at
1:00 and it now being about 3:00 we had about 6 hours for this to
be completed before it got dark :) Well to cut a long story short
I think it was attempt number 9 before a Cooper header rolled across
the line and into the back of the net and the stadium fund was £1,200
better off.
It was now presentation time Trigger announced that the Netherne Player
Of The Year was Sim Johnston and this went down really well, first
up for the AFC Awards were the Junior Dons and Roger and Linda took
three Junior Dons onto the pitch and announced that Kevin Cooper had
won the Junior Player of the year, Next up was the Players Player
of the year and this went to Lee Sidwell. Kevin Cooper was then invited
onto the pitch to present the official supporters Player of The Year
and this went to Lee Sidwell. A lap of honour then started and by
the end of it Danny Oakins was down to his pants but everyone had
a brilliant time.
This was just the start of the party and most people stayed until
7:00 when people headed off to the Hand In Hand on Wimbledon Common
and more fun was had by all. This day was so perfect the sun shone
we won a full house of 4,560 thanks to everyone who has made
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06/05/2003
itmustbedons.com Player Of The Year Result - It was a close
run thing and going into the final day the votes between Lee Sidwell
and Kevin Cooper were level, so it may have been Lee's hat trick against
Walton Casuals that turned it his way.
As you may have seen yesterday Lee Sidwell picked up the Club Player
Of The Year and the Players Player Of The Year with Kevin Cooper getting
the Junior Dons Vote. Lee has been superb all year and the only game
he missed was the Hartley Wintney away game that we lost 2-0. Kevin
has also had a brilliant season and 41 goals speaks volumes both cant
wait for next season to start and Kevin promised more goals next season.
The full result is as follows: -
|
Player |
Votes |
% |
| Lee
Sidwell |
100 |
32.26% |
| Kevin
Cooper |
83 |
26.77% |
| The
Whole Team |
34 |
10.97% |
| Gavin
Bolger |
28 |
9.03% |
| Danny
Oakins |
19 |
6.13% |
| Andy
Sullivan |
14 |
4.52% |
| Keith
Ward |
12 |
3.87% |
| Matt
Everard |
10 |
3.23% |
| Joe
Sheerin |
3 |
0.97% |
| Sean
Daly |
2 |
0.65% |
| Neil
Robson |
2 |
0.65% |
| Simon
Bassey |
1 |
0.32% |
| Sim
Johnston |
1 |
0.32% |
| Lee
Passmore |
1 |
0.32% |
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310 people voted in the poll and I would just like to say a big thanks
to everyone who voted pictures will be up of Lee With his trophy tonight.
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06/05/2003
Reading Town Man Of The Match Vote - Just a reminder that the
Reading Town Man Of The Match Game will remain open until Wednesday
afternoon to allow everyone to vote before the final Man Of The Match
Poll of the season is launched. If you haven't voted yet please do
so by clicking below.
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06/05/2003
Monday's Results - The results from yesterday were as follows:
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Monday 5th May
Premier Division
AFC Wallingford 2-0 Ash United
AFC Wimbledon 5-1 Raynes Park Vale
Bedfont 2-0 North Greenford Utd
Cobham 2-4 Merstham
Frimley Green 2-1 Farnham Town
Hartley Wintney 1-3 Cove
Viking Greenford 2-3 Godalming & G
Walton Casuals 1-2 Withdean 2000
Westfield 3-1 Chessington & Hook
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05/05/2003
Quick Round Up - It's late and its been a brilliant day so
just a few bits now more to follow some time on Tuesday.
We won 5-1 goals from Coops (2) Oakins (2) and Robson.
Lee Sidwell won the itmustbedons.com player of the year full result
tomorrow.
Lee Sidwell won the official player of the year award as well
as the Players Player Of The Year. The official Award was presented
by Kevin Cooper of Wolves.
Kevin Cooper Won The Junior Dons Player Of The Year.
Lawrie Sanchez, Dave Beasant, Robbie Earle and Roger Joseph were
all in the house as well as members of the 1963 cup team.
Top Top day and a capacity of 4,560 meaning we averaged 3,008
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05/05/2003
It's Party Time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Nothing too play for just
a chance to celebrate the "Best Season Of Our Lives" we are guaranteed
3rd and cant get second and today we will be able to show the world
what we have achieve in the crowd will be players from the 63 FA Cup
Amateur Cup Winners, 70's team who got us into the league, 80's Cup
Final stars, 90's One or two stars. Also present will be Tom Watts
of BBC London who will be doing his show from Kingsmeadow, Tom has
been a brilliant supporter of AFC Wimbledon and this will be his first
chance to see what we have got.
Right time to shout
KEEP OFF THE PITCH
A lot of things are planned for after the game and if anyone goes
on the pitch the events will be stopped. After the on pitch events
have finished a party and disco will be held in the bars and we have
them until 19:00 so we will have plenty of time to chat to the players.
Please get to the game early gates open at about 11:30 and a full
house is expected lets celebrate this season and show the Rymans officials
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05/05/2003
Monday Matchday Service - I am one of the sponsors at the Raynes
Park Vale game so the text updates will only be score flashes today
I am afraid but Radio Wdon will be in action and you can listen to
it here and if
you haven't experienced the Kingsmeadow atmosphere live yet today
sees the launch of "Wdon TV" it's only still pictures that refresh
every 10 SEC's but you should see a full Kingsmeadow and a few famous
faces. You can see the pictures here.
The other fixtures today are as follows: -
Monday 5th May
Premier Division
AFC Wallingford v Ash United
AFC Wimbledon v Raynes Park Vale
Bedfont v North Greenford Utd
Cobham v Merstham
Frimley Green v Farnham Town
Hartley Wintney v Cove
Viking Greenford v Godalming & G
Walton Casuals v Withdean 2000
Westfield v Chessington & Hook |
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04/05/2003
BBC London Football Awards Result - Kevin Cooper Came 2nd in
the BBC London Footballer Of The Year award this is an incredible
performance. Well Done Kevin. Kevin got 35% of the vote and Zola got
38% of the vote. |
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04/05/2003
It's Third - Last away game of the season and ended up not
a classic but we won and the after match party was a bit special.
We went into the game with Ray Merry returning between the posts and
we knew that if we were to have any chances of getting second we had
to keep winning our first goal came about when Andy Sullivan whipped
in a free kick and Matt Everard was there to head the ball home. This
goal meant Matt had reached double figures for us in the short time
that he had been with us.
The rest of the first half was fairly uneventful and we went in 1
goal up. In the second half we continued to be in control and there
ended up being two main incidents the first was Kevin Coopers 39th
goal of the season when he managed to shoot into a empty net after
heading it round the keeper, at one point it looked like he would
get down and head it across the line but he thought better of it.
The second was the award of a penalty to us.
A mad scramble occurred in the box and it looked like Matt Everard
was trying to carry the ball into the back of the net but the linesman
said that it had come off the defenders arm and therefore we had a
penalty. Kevin Cooper stepped up and the crowd started chanting "Head,
Head" Matt Everard appeared to just be laughing at this and Cooper
hit it low to the keepers left, the keeper dived and managed to push
it out and it fell to Matt who skied it over the bar.
The rest of the game just was played out with us very comfortable
but afterwards as we knew Wallingford had the result they need we
just partied lots of beer was drunk and song sung in the Reading Club
house and as Terry Eames and the boys came in the lovely song of "we're
proud of you rang out". This has been one hell of a season and it's
not over yet bring on the Merton Derby :)
The vote for Man Of The Match is now open and will stay open to Wednesday
Afternoon please click below to vote.
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04/05/2003
Saturdays Results - Strange day today with Viking, Cove and
Farnham (the bottom three) all winning that two in a row for Viking
now!! The full results are as follows: -
Saturday 3rd May
Premier Division
Chessington & Hook 4-1 Godalming & G
Chipstead 0-0 Cobham
Cove 4-1 Frimley Green
Farnham Town 3-0 Hartley Wintney
Feltham 0-1 AFC Wallingford
Merstham 0-1 Bedfont
North Greenford Utd 2-0 Southall
Raynes Park Vale 5-0 Westfield
Reading Town 0-2 AFC Wimbledon
Sandhurst Town 2-0 Walton Casuals
Viking Greenford 3-2 Chessington United |
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03/05/2003
BBC London - Last Chance To Vote Cooper - Tonight the voting
in BBC London's player of the year poll ends and Kevin Cooper is "apparently"
in the top two so if you haven't voted (or members of your family
haven't voted) you can vote via the following methods: -
Voting closes on Saturday night at Midnight and to vote either
go to the BBC London Web site http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/sport/football_awards.shtml
or text "Football Awards - Player Of The Year Kevin Cooper" to 07932
949 949 |
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03/05/2003
Saturday Matchday Service - Last away game of the season and
it looks like we are going to finish the season with another good
turnout. Over 1,000 tickets were sold by last weekend and two supporter
coaches will be making the trip down to the home of the other team
in Reading.
Text Updates will be in operation today and these can be viewed by
clicking here.
For us to be in with a chance of finishing second we need Feltham
to get at least a draw against Wallingford today, last season Feltham
managed to do the double over Wallingford but earlier in the season
Wallingford beat Feltham so lets hope that Feltham can get some of
last season form back.
The full fixture list is as follows: -
Saturday 3rd May
Premier Division
Chessington & Hook v Godalming & G
Chipstead v Cobham
Cove v Frimley Green
Farnham Town v Hartley Wintney
Feltham v AFC Wallingford
Merstham v Bedfont
North Greenford Utd v Southall
Raynes Park Vale v Westfield
Reading Town v AFC Wimbledon
Sandhurst Town v Walton Casuals
Viking Greenford v Chessington United |
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03/05/2003
Walton Casuals Man Of The Match Result - No surprise on the
winner of Last Saturdays Man Of The Match award, so well done to Lee
Sidwell. The full result is as follows: -
Lee Sidwell: 67 votes 82.72%
Matt Everard: 3 votes 3.70%
Neil Robson: 3 votes 3.70%
Keith Ward: 2 votes 2.47%
Kevin_Cooper: 2 votes 2.47%
Andy Sullivan: 1 vote 1.23%
Danny Oakins: 1 vote 1.23%
Gavin Bolger: 1 vote 1.23%
Joe Sheerin: 1 vote 1.23%
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03/05/2003
Withdean Win Cup - Withdean last night won the League Cup 1-0
against Ash with a goal after 4 minutes. Withdean look certain for
a League and Cup Double now. |
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02/05/2003
Advanced Warning For Monday - On Monday gates open at 11:30
for the 1:00 kick off against local rivals Raynes Park Vale. A number
of ex players are expected to be in attendance and following the game
the official Player Of The Year Award will be made on the pitch. Please
Please Please stay off the pitch on Monday The police have said that
if any pitch invasion happens no after match events will take place.
This season has been the best season ever for Wimbledon fans and it
will be lovely for everyone to remain in there seats on the terrace
and allow Terry and the Boys to make a well deserved lap of honour.
Please get to the game early as a huge crowd is expected all seat
tickets have already been sold but terrace is available. |
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02/05/2003
Cup Final Night - Tonight is Cup Final Night in The Combined
Counties League and sees Withdean 2000 Vs Ash United. A win for Withdean
will see them well on the way to a League and Cup Double. |
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02/05/2003
Thursday Night Result - Just one game played last night and
it finished Westfield 1 Chessington United 1. The league table has
been updated. |
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01/05/2003
Newspaper Comments - As the season draws to a close two articles
have been printed in the papers today. First up is Robbie Earle who
mentions that he will be at the Raynes Park Derby on Monday you can
read what he has to say here
the other article is Mick Dennis in the Mirror scroll down the page
to see what he thinks about AFC this can be read here.
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01/05/2003
Vote Cooper Flyer - I have designed a basic flyer to promote
the BBC London Player Of The year awards and this can be downloaded
here
if you get a box asking for user name click cancel. With 1,000 Dons
at the Reading game on Saturday it will be a good chance to let people
that don't have Internet access to know about the award's and a final
chance to vote. |
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01/05/2003
Season Ticket Sales - Remember how everyone said the AFC Wimbledon
support wouldn't last and next season would see our crowds plummet
well on Saturday Season Ticket Forms were circulated at Kingsmeadow
and are due to be sent out to Season Ticket Holders very soon but
as of last night the club had received applications for 300 season
tickets. This is an incredible figure and looks like once again we
will have one of the highest attendance's in non-league football next
season. |
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01/05/2003
And The Winner Is .... - Sorry Guys and Girls you are going
to have to wait a few more days before the result of the itmustbedons.com
player of the year result is announced.
Can I say a big thanks to everyone who voted over 300 votes were received
and the voting at the top end was very close. I will be announcing
the winner on Monday after the Raynes Park Game. |
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01/05/2003
Last Nights Result and Thursday Action - Last night Withdean
won with 2 late goals at hope to Chipstead and therefore look to have
guaranteed a finish higher than us: Result Withdean 2 Chipstead 0.
Tonight sees the start of the CCL Woking Festival with Westfield at
home to Chessington United before tomorrow's Cup Final over the road
at Woking. |
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