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Saturday 31 August 2002
AFC Wimbledon v Hartley Wintney 3-1
Goal Scorers Kevin Cooper 35, Neil Robson 55. Sim Johnston 65min's MOM Sim Johnston
From the kick off AFC Wombles dominated the match and within 5 mins it looked like the we had scored when Kevin Cooper crossed for Joe Sheerin to not it in from 5yds out, but somehow the keeper managed to stop it crossing the line.
On the 15min's mark AFC Wimbledon received a corner, this was taken so fast that a Hartley Wintey player caught the ball and throw it out for the corner, the referee blow for a penalty, Kevin Cooper took a weak penalty to the keepers left but was saved.
After 36mins Cooper turned a defender on the edge of the box and slotted the ball in for the 1st goal. 1-0 at half time but it should have been more.
The 2nd half was again mostly one way with the Dons missing chance after chance, the few chances H.Wintney had were either well shepherded by Sim Johnston or taken well in the air by our new keeper Glyn Shimmel, then after 52min's Neil Robson score our second goal.
On the 66min's Sim Johnston controlled the ball on the half way line and surged forward to within 35yrds out and stuck a ball towards goal with great power and swerve that a certain Mr.Beckham would have been proud of it flew unstoppably into the top right corner of the goal, for what will almost be AFC Wombles (if not the CCL ) goal of the season.
In the last 10-15min's the Dons tired and Hatley Wintey had some chances one of which was a free kick on the right which was crossed over, and put in with a header.
Final Score 3-1 Wombles
Win no. 3
Team Glyn Shimmel, Keith Ward, Danny Roberts, Danny Oakins, Sim Johnston, Lee Sidwell, Lee Passmore, Neil Robson, Joe Sheerin, Kevin Cooper, Andy Sullivan
Subs used Memhet Memhet, Dave Fry, Glen Mulcaire (aka Trigger)
Goal Scorers Kevin Cooper 35, Neil Robson 55. Sim Johnston 65min's MOM Sim Johnston
Attendance : AFC Wimbledon 3,476
Thanks to the Wolves Supporters who turned up at Kingsmeadow sorry about your teams results 3,223 at MK vs Wolves the home supporters who once again found themselves heavily outnumbered by visiting fans in a crowd of 3,223.
Gates open at 1 o'clock for Saturdays home game against Hartley Wintney arrive early or miss the fun.
We have a new goalkeeper Glyn Shimmel AFC Wombles fans have seen him play before he was in the Bromley goal against us in the pre-season friendly and made some good saves.
He goes straight into the team for the Hartley Wintney game, also a midfielder - Shaun Marshall and a young forward Ali Russell, whom Emo has high hopes for. It appears to make room, that Aidan Martin, Dean Martin and Chris Theodore have been released. more on them to follow......
Friday 30 August 2002
Hartley Wintney squad announced.
MANAGER Terry Eames has named the following squad ahead of the visit of
Hartley Wintney:
Glyn Shimmel, Keith Ward, Tony Readings, Sim Johnston, Daniel Couch,
Danny Oakins, Danny Roberts, Lee Sidwell, Lee Passmore, Neil Robson,
Simon Bassey, Andy Sullivan, Joe Sheerin, Kevin Cooper, Dave Fry, Glen
Mulcaire, Mehmet Mehmet.
Terry added:
"Every member of the squad is looking forward to Saturday's
game. We were all disappointed with the result at Ash, but it showed us
we need to be focused for the entire 90 minutes. We have no fear going
into games but we know Hartley Wintney are a well organised and hard
working side. We must first match that workrate and then hope that our
ability comes out and takes us on to a win."
Thursday 29 August 2002
Turnstiles open at 1.00 pm for Hartley Wintney.
OPERATIONS Director, Lou Carton-Kelly has announced arrangements for the
Hartley Wintney match Saturday 31 August:
"We continue to talk to the police regularly about crowd safety
at our home matches. After taking into account the improved arrangements
that were put in place for the Cove game, the police have agreed that we
should open the turnstiles at the later time of 1.00 p.m. for the
Hartley Wintney match this Saturday . However, we are expecting another
large crowd, so please arrive early or you may not get into the ground
before kick off. We would also remind supporters that season ticket
holders are guaranteed entry to all home games - 1,342 season tickets
have now been sold. This figure is rising on a daily basis and we would
like to thank everyone for their support."
Thursday 29 August 2002
Car Park season ticket prices announced.
AFC Wimbledon is happy to announce today that car park season tickets
are now available. These are strictly limited and on sale on a
first-come, first-served basis at a price of £100. Passes will be valid
for the rest of the season, including any AFC Wimbledon cup matches at
Kingsmeadow.
To apply for a place, please send your cheque for £100, made payable to:
AFC Wimbledon Ltd to
Car Park Passes
AFC Wimbledon
297 Haydons Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 8TX
Please include a contact telephone number.
The overflow parking at Kingsmeadow will be available, weather
permitting,
to fans on matchdays at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesday 28 August 2002
Southall turn up the heat.
ON Tuesday 3 September we travel to to Chalfont St Peter FC to play
Southall.
Southall want to make us all welcome and will be providing marquees with
authentic Indian cuisine for us to enjoy. It would be great if we could
out eat them as well as hopefully out play them so come along for what
promises to be a great night.
The bar will be open from 5pm and the reasonably priced food will be
available until it runs out!
Monday 26th August 2002
Ash Utd 3 v AFC-Wimbledon 2 Attendance 914
In the toughest test so far the wombles took a 2 nil lead with 15 min's to go the wombles looked like they could have got 3 or 4 goals until Keith Ward handled on the line and was sent off.
Ash scored from the penalty, then with 10-11 the game swung the other way and Ash equalized and in the 89th minute scored again to make it 3-2.
With 6 min's extra time the game got messy and an Ash player was sent off for holding Danny Robert by the neck.
Goal Scorers Kevin Cooper (2) 55, 65 pen. MOM Kevin Cooper
Team Andy Bell, Danny Oaken, Keith Ward, Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Lee Passmore, Andy Sullivan,Neil Robson, Lee Sidwell, , Kevin Cooper, Joe Sheerin. Subs not used , Memhet Memhet, Dave Fry, Glen Mulcaire (aka Trigger)
Saturday 24th August 2002
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AFC-Wimbledon 3 vs Cove 2 Attendance 3,330
In front of 3,330 Wombles including about 40 from Brighton, AFC-Wimbledon recorded their 1st every home victory.
The wombles didn't start to well & with Cove rising to the occation put the wombles under pressure for most of the 1st half, and with 36min's gone Cove score an easy goal with a unchallanged header.
The 2nd half was completely different with the wombles attacking the westbank, then in mad 5min's, the Cove started to make mistakes and with 47min's gone Wombles drawing level, only for Cove to go straight up the other end and go back into the lead, but that was not the end 2min's later the Cove goalkeeper dropped the ball from a cross and after a couple of shot by the wombles the drew level again.
With time running out it was the wombles looking the most likely to score and so did with 3min's left. to send the womble end mental again.
Well done the lad's bring on Ash Utd.
Goal Scorers Passmore, Robson and Sidwell MOM Neil Robson
Team Andy Bell, Danny Oaken, Keith Ward, Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Simon Bassey, Andy Sullivan,Neil Robson, Lee Sidwell, , Kevin Cooper, Joe Sheerin. Subs used Lee Passmore, Dave Fry, Glen Mulcaire (aka Trigger)
After much consultation with Kingston Borough Council, the Fire Brigade and the Police, the safety certificate for Kingsmeadow was issued yesterday, giving a new capacity of 4262.
Gates open at 12 o'clock for saturdays home game against Cove arrive early or miss the fun.
Friday 23 August 2002
Eames names unchanged squad.
TERRY Eames has names an unchanged
squad for tomorrow's clash with Cove:
Andy Bell, Aiden Martin, Carlo Castronovo, Danny Oaken, Keith Ward,
Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Neil Robson, Simon Bassey, Dave fry, Andy
Sullivan, Lee Passmore, Lee Sidwell, Glen Mulcaire, Kevin Cooper, Joe
Sheerin.
Terry also had the following
to say about the players that featured in
pre-season games but were not selected for this squad:
"Some of the supporters
will be wondering where the likes of
Akin Gallimore, Mehmet Mehmet and Chris Theodore are. I have got some of
them playing for Netherne Village in the Surrey Premier League Division
One.
This will keep them match fit
and ready to call upon if and when I
need them. The boys are still our players and can play whenever I need
to use them. It's a chance for them to continue developing and I am sure
they will become better players for the experience they will get playing
week in week out.
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank
Netherne's manager Nick English for helping us out.
If you would like to
watch the boys in action they play their home games at Netherne Lane,
Netherne Village."
The list of players that have joined Netherne are:
Akin Gallimore,Mehmet Mehmet,
Chris Theodore, Craig Carley, Daniel Couch, Daniel Jones,
Aiden Martin and Jake Hain.
Netherne's fixtures for September
are:
Saturday 7 September
Netherne v Staines Lammas KO 3pm
Saturday 14 September
Worcester Park v Netherne KO 3pm
Saturday 21 September
Ditton v Netherne KO 3PM
Saturday 28 September
Netherne v Chobham & Ottershaw KO 3pm
Todays Games
Saturday 24 August 02
FA Cup - Extra Preliminary Round
Chessington United v Ringmer
Dereham Town v AFC Wallingford
Reading Town v Farnham Town
Walton Casuals v Whitehawk
Premier Division
AFC Wimbledon v Cove 3-2
Chessington & Hook 1-0 Hartley Wintney
Cobham 1-5 Bedfont
Feltham 1-2 Ash United
Merstham 2-1 Sandhurst Town
North Greenford Utd 1-3 Raynes Park Vale
Southall 2-2 Chipstead
Westfield 1-0 Viking Greenford
Withdean 2000 3-0 Frimley Green
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Friday 23 August 2002
Kit delayed.
DUE to circumstances beyond the control of AFC Wimbledon the replica kit has been delayed slightly.
All supporters who had pre-ordered shirts will now be able to collect them at the home match against Hartley Wintney on Saturday 31 August. If you have specified delivery of the kit - it will be available for collection on the Saturday (and of course your postage and packing £2 will be refunded). Any 'delivery specified' kit uncollected will be posted out on Monday 2 September.
Playing and a full range of training
kit will available and on sale to those who have not pre-ordered at the home
game against Reading Town on Saturday 14 September and at every home match thereafter.
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Wednesday 21 August 2002
Chipstead spoil the party.
On a night when the club with no fans had to have the kick off delayed by half a hour (again) and at least 500 fans turned away because their was no more room in the ground, AFC Wimbledon played their 1st home game of the season against Chipsteads.
Past & present hero's joined in the party as the wombles played some good football (yes football, not hoofball), the 1st 15 mins was very even with both teams having chances, but it was Chipsteads who took the lead with what looked like an offside goal.
The wombles did not lose heart and with 4,200 fans behind them they pilled on the pressure and with 1/2 an hour gone Kevin Cooper scored his 2nd of the season, with a great shot from the edge of the box to pull the wombles level and send the crowd mental, the wombles pressed Chipstead back in their box for the remainder of the half.
With the 2nd half starting as the 1st ended it like the wombles would soon score against, but chance after chance was either missed or well saved by the Chipstead goalkeeper.
With 10mins to go and the game looking like finishing as a draw, the linesman missed an offside and Chipstead received a free kick on the left for a nothing tackle, as the ball was crossed over the defence went to sleep and and left a Chipstead player unmarked at the back, to head the winning goal, but that's football and where proud to have it back.
Well done to all the player's, staff, officials and fans on a great night, despite the result.
AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Chipstead Attendance 4,215 (sold out)
Team
Andy Bell, Danny Oaken, Keith Ward, Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Simon Bassey, Andy Sullivan, Lee Passmore, Lee Sidwell, , Kevin Cooper, Joe Sheerin. Subs used Neil Robson, Dave Fry, Glen Mulcaire (aka Trigger).
What the papers say.
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Wednesday 21 August 2002
Terry Eames names squad.
Manager Terry Eames has named the following squad for tonight's match against Chipstead FC:
Andy Bell, Aiden Martin, Carlo Castronovo, Danny Oaken, Keith Ward, Danny Roberts, Sim Johnston, Neil Robson, Simon Bassey, Dave fry, Andy Sullivan, Lee Passmore, Lee Sidwell, Glen Mulcaire, Kevin Cooper, Joe Sheerin.
Supporters without season tickets are reminded to get to the ground early tonight with a capacity crowd very possible. Turnstiles will be opening at 6pm, season ticket holders will be admitted through a marked turnstile.
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Monday 19 August 2002
Fixture changes.
AFC Wimbledon's home game against Feltham on Wed 11th September has been rearranged, as cup games take precedence. The fixture changes are as follows:
Wednesday 11th Sep 02
London Senior Cup - Preliminary Round
AFC Wimbledon vs Brimsdown Rovers
Wednesday 23 Oct 02
CCL Premier Division
AFC Wimbledon v Feltham
Ash United All Ticket
Ash United have announced that the bank holiday Monday fixture will kick off at 11:30 and will be all ticket. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £2 for OAPs and under 16s. Apparently we have 1,000 tickets and details of the distribution will be announced by the club as soon as a decision is made.
Ash United V AFC Wimbledon v ASH Town (all ticket)
On Match day itself there will be NO payments of entrance into the ground unless you have a ticket. Prices for the game will be £5 & £2 for OAP & Under 16's.
The game itself will kick-off at 11.30AM
18/08/2002
Possible Travel To Ash United - Following the success of the travel to Sandhurst
Town on Saturday where 68 people requested travel in a 71 seater double decker
coach with only 48 hours notice of travel being available. Paul Raymond (It
must be Dons) have been asked to find out who would be interested in traveling
to the Bank Holiday Monday game at Ash United.
Please note that at this stage this is only an inquiry and he does not have details of cost or departure times but people that are interested will be contacted with this information as well as posting it on here.
This game is due to kick off at 11:30am so it will mean an early start also due to the ticket limit inquires can only be accepted from season ticket holders and AFC Wimbledon have asked that as soon as you get your season ticket you send off voucher "A" for an Ash Ticket.
If you are still interested in traveling please e-mail Paul Raymond here with your name a contact number and the number of people that will bee traveling with you.
Watch main page for travel information.
AFC Wimbledon win 1st every League game 2-1 against Sandhurst Town.
17th August 2002 a day that will go down in history as the day AFC-Wimbledon played their first competitive match.
On a very hot day in front of ten times the crowd that Sandhurst usually received the dons ran out to great applauds, the wombles put Sandhurst under pressure from the start, with only 20 min's gone Kevin Cooper scored the 1st every league goal for AFC Wimbledon followed 2 min's later by a fine header from Keith Ward for the 2nd.
Sandhurst scored a goal after 35 mins,to make the score 2-1, the second half was a bit more even, but the wombles had more chance's but where unable to put the ball away, Tony Reading was involve in a clash of heads leaving him with nine stitches, after that it was nail-bitting stuff until the referee final remembered that he had to blow his whistle to finish the game, at which point 95% of the 2,449 crowd went mental.
Team List Andy Bell, Danny Oaken, Danny Roberts, Tony Reading, Simon Johnstone, Keith Ward, Kevin Cooper, Andy Sullivan, Lee Passmore, Glen Mulcaire, Lee Sidwell.
Subs Used David Fry, Simon Bassey
Subs Not Used Carlo Casronove
Goal Scorers Kevin Cooper (20), Keith Ward (22).
GO-SW19's Man of the Match Kevin Cooper.
What the papers say.
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SANDHURST MATCH VOUCHERS
For the Sandhurst game, we have agreed that entry will be restricted to those who have obtained vouchers in advance. These vouchers will entitle holders to pay on the day at Sandhurst and we suggest an early arrival to gain entrance prior to kick-off.
NO VOUCHER – NO ADMITTANCE
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SANDHURST VOUCHERS / COACH
TRAVEL
Thursday 15/8/02
Sandhurst Vouchers - Anyone who has not yet applied for a voucher, or who needs another voucher for the Sandhurst game should come along to:
297. Haydons Road,
Wimbledon, SW19 8TX
between 6pm and 10pm tonight
or
between 6pm and 8pm on Friday evening, where vouchers will be available for
collection.
THERE are also coaches available for those wishing to use them to travel to the match.
Leaving from: Wimbledon Theatre.
Departure: 12.30pm
Arrival:1.30pm
Price £10.00 adults Under 16 over 65's £5.00
To book contact David Mcknight
on 07950-763566 eve or leave a text message.
email: davidmcknight@aol.com
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Upcoming AFC Wimbledon home
matches - ticket details
Tuesday 13/8/02
Please note that AFC Wimbledon will not be selling tickets in advance for these matches.
Season ticket holders are, of course, guaranteed entry.
We are expecting a large crowd to both of these games. For everyone planning to pay on the day, please arrive as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Credit card update
Saturday 10/8/02
As you know, we plan to sell season tickets and merchandise by credit card over the phone or on the internet. However, the credit card application is taking longer than we'd expected and it is now clear that we will not be able to provide CC facilities before the season starts. We will post an update on this site as soon as we have a definite date from our bank. If this delay gives you a major problem, please phone the AFCW office and we will try to help.
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SEASON TICKETS SALES HIT THE
1000 MARK
Thursday 8/8/02
AFC Wimbledon are proud to announce that season ticket sales have broken the 1000 mark. Applications continue to pour in with the first home game due in less than two weeks, at the time of writing the actual number of season tickets sold is 1046.
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YELLOW AND BLUE AGAIN
AFC Wimbledon is pleased to announce that Five88, the team who brought you “Yellow & Blue” last season, have been chosen to produce our programme for all home matches for the 2002-03 season.
Five88 will provide the editorial content and design, with the printing being managed by AFC Wimbledon.
The programme will be called “Yellow & Blue” and will be priced at £2.
History 12/8/02
Supporters Direct Trust Cup
AFC Wimbledon 3 vs Enfield Town 2
AFC Wimbledon won their 1st every match today in front of 561 spectators, with a 3-2 victory over Enfield Town in the Supporters Direct Trust Cup.
Joe Sheerin set the Wombles on their way after 5 minutes with a well take close range shot from a cross by Andy Sullivan, Sully also supplied the cross for Kevin Cooper who brought the ball down and volleyed the it into the goal from around the inside of the penalty box, to make it 2-0 at half time.
AFC Wombles made a few changes at half time Lee Sidwell replacing Joe Sheerin. After 10 minutes Enfield pull a goal back, but within 5 minutes Lee Sidwell chased a good through ball to score his 1st goal and increase the Wombles 3-1 up.
With 10 minutes to go Enfield town scored to make the score to 3-2 and made for a nail-bitting finish.
The Wombles held on to record their 1st every Victory and received the Supporters Direct Trust Cup.
Hopefully the 1st of many win's and Trophies.
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8/8/02 (friendly away) AFC Wimbledons 0 vs Wealdstone 2
Wet and Windy evening at the far reaches of London, Wombles put a young side out and it showed 2-0 after 25mins and Wealdstones looked like scoring on every attack, lucky for us our keeper kept the score at 2-0 with some fine saves.
Second half Wealdstone made eight or nine changes and the Dons finally put them under pressure, but where unable to penatrate the Stones defence.
Final Score 2-0 Attendance lowest so far 250-300 max.
4th Aug Meet the today player from 11.30 am and Wimbledon Center Court.
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3/08/02. Leatherhead 2 v AFC Wimbledon 0 Attendance : 1,200+
On a wet warm day in Leatherhead AFC Wombles can real close to winning their first game, after controlling most of the 1st half the wombles received a penalty minutes before the end of the 45min's.
The penalty was hit straight at the keeper, who parried it back only to be kicked out for a corner.
In the second half the Wombles again looked in controller, but could not find the net, Dave Fry had the best chance after taking a through ball and shaking off two defender then passing the keeper only to hit the side netting from a tight angle.
The match looked like it was going through the motion's with 15min's left Leatherhead got a goal out of nothing and with their concentration slipping the wombles conceded a second easy goal.
The final whistle went and the wombles went off to warm applauds from the crowd and praise from the Leatherhead Chairman Tim Edwards.
Well only two more friendlies against higher division opponents left then the season start's for real, if the wombles play like the have in the last three games ie: as a team with spirt and a touch of skill then we will win games.
Tteam: 1. Aiden Martin (13. Andy
Bell 45mins); 2. Akin Gallimore (20. Carlo Castonovo 18mins), 3. Danny Roberts,
4. Tony Readings, 5. Simon Johnston; 6. David Fry, 7. Craig Carley, 8. Keith
Ward, 9. Kevin Cooper (12. Andy Ferguson 65mins), 10. Joe Sheerin (Daniel Jones
29mins), 11. Andy Sullivan
Posted by: Tim Edwards (8/3/2002 11:59:19 PM) on the Leatherhead Website.
"There were just under 1200 paying customers. Many thanks to everyone for a great afternoon, as I said on the tannoy after the game the Wombles fans were a credit to their Club and we raised £1000 for the Childhood Cancer Parents Association as well as giving Leatherhead and AFC Wimbledon a nice financial boost.".
Sandhurst Tickets Info - The information regarding Sandhurst tickets is now available and is as follows: -
For the Sandhurst game, entry
will be restricted to those who have obtained vouchers in advance. These vouchers
will entitle holders to pay on the day at Sandhurst and we suggest an early
arrival to gain entrance prior to kickoff. NO VOUCHER – NO ADMITTANCE
For Wimbledon fans, these vouchers will be available in the first instance to
season ticket holders and then to members of the Dons Trust who have not bought
a season ticket. One voucher will be available to each season ticket holder,
with those remaining available to Dons Trust members (one per member) on a first
come, first served basis. No supporter is entitled to more than one voucher.
To obtain your voucher, apply in writing including an SAE to AFC Wimbledon,
297 Haydons Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8TX or by email to vouchers1@afcwimbledon.co.uk.
Please state your name and address and give details of the season ticket you
have applied for or your Dons Trust membership number. Vouchers will also be
available to season ticket holders who attend the "Meet the Players"
event in Centre Court this Sunday, August 4th from 12:30 PM."
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