On This Day in 1971
Tommy McCready's header hits the bar as the Dons are desperately unlucky to lose a top-of-the-table Southern League game at Hereford 2-1. With more than 5,000 spectators inside Edgar Street on a cold afternoon, the visiting directors took note of the effect that former European footballer of the year, John Charles, had made to the hosts since his arrival as player manager in 1966. The Bulls campaign for election to the Football League was in full swing and in the previous week the world-famous star had accompanied directors as they visited London clubs to canvass for votes. Within weeks, the Wimbledon board had sacked Les Henley and begun the search for a player manager of their own.
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