May 2003.

Friday 30th May 2002

One Year Old Today Happy Birthday AFC Wimbledon Football Club

One Year on where are we and how are we doing?

I would also like to here your best and worst moments of the season so to record them in the archives email me here email.

Thursday 1 May 2003
Season Tickects 2003/04

Season Tickect forms are being sent out tho ST holders and also where being handed out a Kingsmeadow, so far the club has received 300+ applications and the seasons not even over yet.

* each adult Prsident's Lounge ticket entitles the holder to buy up to two under-16s tickets at £70.00 each.

Forms available from the club.

Thursday 29th May 2003
Be a Star

AFC Wimbledon are looking for supporters to star in an upcoming TV commercial for our stadium fund raising appeal.

You have to be over 18 and be at Kingsmeadow on Saturday the 31st of May.

If chosen, the commercial will be shot in the West London on June 5th for the whole day.

If you want to be famous (well for 15secs), be at Kingsmeadow this Saturday 12:30 pm, for more details click here.

Thursday 29 May 2003
AFC Wimbledon youth trials

Under 10 side to be selected at trials click here for more info.

Wednesday 28th May 2003
One Year On

How time flies, one year ago three men made a decision that affected our life's forever, but in life with every evil thing comes a good thing and in two day's time we will be celebrating the birth of AFC Wimbledon.

From the long walk to Ganders Green Lane, to AFCW 1st goal by Trigger at Bromley, to the 1st win away to Enfield & all the other pre-season game.

Then there was the opening days fixture away to Sandhurst Town who could forget that I think even if we had lost it wouldn't have mattered that much and all the away matches had their own little eccentricities from mega stands to no roof's stands, from old train trips to boat trip, from cheese rolls to curry queues.

The goals have been special also from Sim Johnston & Danny Oakins long range goals to Ali Russell's hat-trick & Andrew Pettys four, Neil Robson free kick where also a major treat to watch, and then there was Kevin Coopers forty goal's and none with his head.

This Club and the Fans has given me personally one the best seasons for a long time and for that I would like to say a big thank you.

I would also like to here your best and worst moments of the season so to record them in the archives email me here email.

Saturday 14th May 1988
When Dave went up to lift the FA Cup we where there.

GOALLL!!!! Sanchez

Fifteen years ago and it still brings a tear to my eye.

Tuesday 13th May 2003
Farleigh lost the plot, Netherne lost the Cup.

How do you combine a football match with a boxing match, well usual you have a bad tackle and all players involved in handbags at dawn, tonight was different tonight you start the match stick a manager in his technical area and a player in the dressing room, then five minutes after the game starts the latter then comes out of the tunnel and floors the manager with one punch, he then gets surrounded by his team mates including the keeper who also starts throwing punches, the ref then stops the match.

Five minutes later the football match restarted with a throw in and the keeper still on the pitch, this little incident seem to affect the NV team more than FR, and with 20 minutes or so gone FR had a chance to score, but put the ball into the side netting the ball them rebounded back on to the pitch and was kick off for a corner, yes a corner, from the Corner NV cleared their lines only for the ball to drove home from the edge of the box 1-0.

The 2nd goal was just a controversial after a couple of pinball shots in the box, Danny Roberts cleared head the ball off the line only for the linesman to give a goal.

NV then showed some fighting spirit themselves, but theirs was on the pitch and just before half time Dave Fry ran through the he FR defence and curled the ball pass the keeper goal or was it the lineman had his flag up the ref went over and had a word with and after a short chat the ref awarded the goal, 2-1 half time.

The 2nd half started and within six minutes FR had extended the lead, when a long ball went straight between the NV central defenders, Mark Nicholas and Sim Johnstone who both seem to think the other was going to clear it only for the FR forward to run pass them both and have a one on one with Ray Merry, who did well to make him go wide and have to cross the ball into the box for a simple tap in 3-1.

With about 10 minutes left Chris Theodore went to brake up a small tussle on the ground only to slip and in doing so, it looked like his foot made contact with the FR player on the ground and the ref sent him off.

Down to ten men NV had a lot more of the attacking play and pulled the score back to 3-2, but none of their other chance would going in and where summed up best when the FR Keeper came well out of his box to slide the ball for a throw in and while he was struggling to clear a NV player off him, NV took it quickly the NV no.16 turned and hit a looping ball from 10 yards outside the box at an open goal only for it to hit the top of the crossbar and get cleared for a corner.

Final result 3-2 Farleigh Rovers, well done to Trigger and the lads for getting to the final and great to see you shaking hands with the crowd after the game.

Tuesday 13th May 2003
Luton coming to Town

Luton Towns website has posted news of a pre-season against us on Tuesday the 5th of August at Kingsmeadow KO 7.45pm

Sunday 11th May 2003
Netherne Village 4-3 AFC Wimbledon

On a wet and windy Sunday afternoon the Dons paid a visit to Netherne to thank them for their support with players etc this season, with Netherne also getting some good preparation against a nearly all 1st team AFCW team, NV had Trigger starting in midfield and took the lead, when the ref awarded a penalty for handball, then NV went 2-0 up with a fine strike from the right of the box past Ray Merry.

The Dons pulled one back before half time when Gareth Graham & Andy Sullivan took a short free kick and centred the ball in for Danny Oakins to side foot the ball home half time 2-1.

On exiting the club house just after half the rain was coming down harder and the Dons had pulled a goal back 2-2, and then went 2-3 up, but NV did not give up and pulled back to 3-3.

Then Gareth went off with about 15 minutes left and 2 minutes later came back out of the changing rooms modelling a no. 13 green top and replaced Ray Merry in goal, Ray then came on and went up front and only just missed the chance to put the Dons in the lead, when he put the ball clear into the next field, then with five minutes left NV work their way down the line and swung in a low cross, which 3 Dons had covered, until a NV player slipped in between them and drove the ball pass a diving Gareth Graham 4-3.

Matt Everard gave GG stick for letting the goal, then giving him a crafty smile to show he was only joking, before stripping his top of and saying to Gareth you go centre back and finished the game in goal.

Final result 4-3 Netherne and good but wet day had by all, and the NV performance was much better than the 0-0 draw the day before against Bookham, next up for Netherne V is a Cup Final on Tuesday against Farleigh Rovers at Tooting & Mitchams ground.

Don't forget players like Sim Johnstone, Danny Roberts, Dave Fry, Dave Towse, Akim Gallimore, Daniel Couch, Chris Theodore and of course Trigger have been a part of this club from the begining so let's get as many Dons down there to support them as possible. Directions

Thursday 8th May 2003
Withdean win league.

Withdean 2000 beat Raynes Park one nil at Grand Drive tonight and so won the league.

Thursday 8th May 2003
AFC Fix required.

Sunday as a way of saying thank you for what they have done this season, AFC Wimbledon will be playing them at Netherne Village ground click here for Map, the game starts at 3:00, Entrance is £5 for adults. The nearest station is Coulsdon South, it's a long uphill walk from the station, but there may be some sort of park and ride scheme to raise money for the stadium fund.

On the 13th May next Tuesday Netherne Village play Farleigh Rovers in their leagues Cup Final, this game will takes place at Tooting & Mitcham ground, so come along and give them your support, nearest station for T&M is the Mitchm Tram link which you can get from Wimbledon.

Wednesday 7th May 2003
AFC WIMBLEDON - A DAY AT THE RACES
NEW DATE SUNDAY JULY 27 HONG KONG DAY

Do It 4 the Dons, as part of the co-ordinated efforts to buy the lease at Kingsmeadow, this is your chance to make your contribution, and have a great day out at Ascot Races.

This is a wonderful day for the whole family to enjoy a days racing, where colourful oriental displays and activities complement the spectacular racing action, featuring the richest 5 furlong handicap in Europe.

In addition to the thrills on the track, in between races you can enjoy dragon and lion dancing, acrobatics, Kung Fu, traditional Chinese Music and much much more, including on Chinese Arts and Crafts, from fortune telling to noodle making!!!!

Click here to reserve your place. Q&A

Wednesday 7th May 2003
Dons Speedway Night Tonight.

The Wimbledon GMB Dons welcomed the Supporters of AFC Wimbledon to their Conference League meeting last night against Buxton Hit-men.

Terry Eames was the Guest of Honour, also saw Keith Ward, Gavin Bolger, Trigger, Ali Russell & Terry English may have been a few more, also on the lots of spills and a couple of the riders went through the barriers, good night out, and the Dons won at Plough Lane.

Monday 5 May 2003
How great was today.

AFC Wimbledon 5 - Raynes Park Vale 1

Well done to Raynes Park Vale for making this a great game to watch and top goal, but two goals from Kevin Cooper one a penalty, plus two well headed goals from Danny Oakins and another Beckhamess free kick from Neil Robsons gave the Dons a 5-1victory over local rivals.

Dave Beasent, Lawrie Sanchez, Robbie Earle, Roger Joseph, Dickie Guy plus some of the 63 Amateur Cup winning team all turned up and came on the pitch at half time.

After the match Coops final scored with his head on the 5th or 6th cross from Andy Sullivan he planted the ball and Ivor it to the back of the net and raised over £1000 for the Stadium Fund.

The Official Player of the Year was won by Lee Sidwell and the trophy was presented to him by last years winner Kevin Cooper of Wolves, Lee also won the Players Player of the Year.

Junior Don's Player of the Year was won by Kevin Cooper, who also won this websites player of the year.

Team : Ray Merry, Keith Ward, Neil Robson, Danny Oakins, Matt Everard, Lee Sidwell, Noel Frankum, Gavin Bolger, Joe Sheerin, Kevin Cooper, Andy Sullivan

Subs (All Used) : Lee Passmore, Mark Nicholas, Ali Russell

Goalscorer : Danny Oakins (2), Kevin Cooper (2), Neil Robson

Attendance : 4,560

Just want to thank all the people behind the scenes that made this this best season ever.

Sunday 4 May 2003
Coops runner up to Zola in BBC Londons award

Kevin Cooper polled 35% of the vote to finish 2nd behind Zola who polled 38% in the BBC London's player of the season, but he's still the best in our eye's well done Coops.

Saturday 3 May 2003
Reading Town 0 - AFC Wimbledon 2

A goal in each half sealed the win for the Dons, in a not to convincing win where Reading T only had one shot on goal and Coops missed a 2nd half penalty and could have had at least the or four more goals as well.

Matt's goal came in the usual way after Sully was brought down on the edge of the box, Neil Robson popped in the freekick and there was Matt Everard to head home his tenth goal since joining us.

Coops goal came 14 minutes into the 2nd half when Keith Ward got hold of the ball on the halfway line and lofted the ball into the box where Coops yes Coops got his head to the ball and put it over the keepers head, but not in the direction of the goal he then rounded the keeper and slotted the ball home.

The penalty came from a corner where 3 or 4 player tussled for the ball on the line and Reading T's No. 4 scooped the ball away with his hand, Kevin placed the ball down and hit it low to his right the keeper guessed right and parried it away into the path of Matt Everard who then hit the ball out the ground.

Three more points and another clean sheet, next away match is in Wales against Newport County on the 2nd August.

Team : Ray Merry, Keith Ward, Neil Robson, Danny Oakins, Matt Everard, Lee Sidwell, Noel Frankum, Gavin Bolger, Joe Sheerin, Kevin Cooper, Andy Sullivan

Subs (All Used) : Lee Passmore, Mark Nicholas, Ali Russell

Goalscorer : Matt Everard (14), Kevin Cooper (58)

Attendance : 800+

Friday 2 May 2003
Three days Three Matches.

First up is the last away match of the season against Reading Town this match is strictly all ticket, then on Sunday at 10:30am RPVFC Vets take on AFC Wimbledon Supporters @ Raynes Parks Ground in Grand Drive.

This is followed on Monday by the Main Event AFC Wimbledon v Raynes Park Vale in the last game of the season at Kingsmeadow this match kicks off @ 1pm, a few old Dons favourite's including Lawrie Sanchez, Gibbo, Robbie Earle & earlier today on London Radio Dave Beasent also said he would be there.

Standing Room Only Monday
The main stand is sold out from boxing day, so advise you to arrive early for the 1.00 kick off and you should almost certainly get in

Then after the match the team will do a lap of honour and also the official AFC Wimbledon & WISA player of the year award will presented to the fans, so please stay off the pitch after the match has finish, then the bars will be open to celebrate this great club and season.

Also this is the last chance to vote for the AFC-Wombles.com Player of the Season, this will close at 12 o'clock tonight.

Friday 2 May 2003
Control of Kingsmeadow nearer than expected?
All the latest news from the finance working group. Find out more.

Thursday 1 May 2003
On the Head Coops

Kevin Cooper has scored 38 Goals this season, but as yet none with his head some people will say it doesn't matter how you score them as long as they go in, which is true and of course and every goal he's score for us this season has brought a smile to all our faces.

But if Coops can score just the once with his head in the remaining fixtures he would have help to raise more than £500 towards the Stadium Fund thanks to Niall Couper who has issued that challenge to him, but it would be nice if some more pledges could be made before the weekends games.

If you want to make a pledge click the following link Sponsor Coops and Niall will add your name to the list for sponsors.

Good Luck Coops We Know You Can Do It, also don't forget to vote for Coops in the BBC London award see below to vote.

Thursday 1 May 2003
The Earle is in the meadow.

In his Evening Standard colunm Robbie Eaarle mentions that he will be at Kingsmeadow for the last game of the season against Raynes Park to read the full artcle click here.

Thursday 1 May 2003
Season Tickects 2003/04

Season Tickect forms are being sent out tho ST holders and also where being handed out a Kingsmeadow, so far the club has received 300+ applications and the seasons not even over yet.

* each adult Prsident's Lounge ticket entitles the holder to buy up to two under-16s tickets at £70.00 each.

Forms available from the club.

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