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On This Day in 1974
With just 690 fans in attendance, Jeff Bryant heads the equaliser as the Dons come from behind to ease their Southern League relegation worries with a 3-2 victory over Atherstone Town. "It wasn't a great time to be at Wimbledon," the centre back recalled. "I was 19 years old and desperate to make it in the game, but the club was just drifting. One of the first things Allen Batsford did when he was appointed that summer was to come down and visit me at my parents' home in Crawley to persuade me to stay. I was disillusioned with the situation at the club, and I wanted to leave and find success elsewhere. Luckily, I listened to Allen!"
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As the Premier League clubs grew richer 30 years ago, little Wimbledon struggled to survive. Despite a good start to the 1995-96 season, an alarming autumn slump saw the Dons flirting with relegation before victories at Stamford Bridge and Highbury within a four-day period over Christmas lifted some of the gloom. Progressing through to the FA Cup 5th round, only a late, late equaliser from Efan Ekoku at Huddersfield kept hopes alive before a memorable quarter final with Chelsea. Four wins in the five games after a replay defeat ensured survival for another year. Every match is celebrated with the memories of Ekoku and many others in the latest edition of the Historical Don.
30th Mar 2026 19:42:02 
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On sale from outside the club shop at the Luton, Plymouth and Huddersfield games for just £2. With printing costs soaring, the price will increase next year so grab it while you can.
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Dust your boots down, guys - this is your chance to play on the hallowed turf of Plough Lane. The WAWF Cup takes place on May 31 and we are looking for fans to line up to play along side the likes of Jon Main and Mickey Haswell (more TBC), in teams managed by Mark Robinson and Terry Brown. Full use of stadium/changing rooms etc. Hampshire referee etc. West Stand open for fans, Phoenix open for thirsty fans/players. Photos of the day and probably a few bits thrown in tbc too. And if you can't play, why not be an assistant manager or a mascot for the day... All proceeds to the playing budget, too. [Link]
26th Mar 2026 12:37:56 
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Oo er missus!
Major challenge Keefy. Our goalscorers are already both playing above themselves and aging out. Budget is going to be lower next season by all accounts and even lower in comparison to other L1 clubs. So we won’t exactly be shopping for locally sourced organic quince at the farmers’ market.
6th Apr 2026 22:08:36 
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Craig Cope has done wonders (has also made some errors but that’s what human beings do) but he can’t produce miracles.
Depends which city. Certainly some were pink but I think at least one was green
6th Apr 2026 21:49:26 
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Main target for next season must be striker that can kick ball on target
6th Apr 2026 21:43:36 
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Just talking to a spurs fan from the midlands and a Chelsea fan from the island in sandown,that news paper up north that came out straight after games ,what was it's name pink?red?
6th Apr 2026 21:38:00 
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Remember buying it in 80s at northern matches
Red Kite - possibly
6th Apr 2026 21:30:10 
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Also think Seddon is not as good at left centre back
Mark, wasn't there a change in strategy at that time with JJ opting for a more attacking formation?
6th Apr 2026 21:08:27 
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Stockport had Louie Barry, one of their better players, sent off today, so presumably will miss the game at our place as they have no league game next weekend as they are at Wembley in the EFL Trophy final
6th Apr 2026 20:05:55 
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I know I’ve said this before but when we signed Bauer in the summer, JJ highlighted that we were short of centre backs ( as we play 3, you’ve gotta agree with that sentiment)….So what changed this in January window?
6th Apr 2026 20:04:27 
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Harbottle wages freed up Tilley wages so I’m told
6th Apr 2026 19:57:36 
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That great strategy included the bloke on loan from Switzerland I hear…. That worked out well…. Maybe just maybe there was a way to have BOTH Tilley and Hardbottle
6th Apr 2026 19:51:45 
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I thought John Green funded Tilley?
6th Apr 2026 19:49:06 
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or what Lurker said
6th Apr 2026 19:45:44 
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if we hadn't let Orsi and Harbottle go, we possibly couldn't have afforded to sign Tilley. Looks bad now but he hadn't exactly figured much in the season up till then.
6th Apr 2026 19:45:11 
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Mark we let Harbottle go to raise funds to get Tilley. If we hadn’t done that we almost certainly wouldn’t be anywhere near 50 points right now. It was JT coming in that kick started that recovery period. His play made a big difference. So much as I liked RH. With that choice I’m 100% with Jackson and Cope.
6th Apr 2026 19:44:23 
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Should have kept Orsi 😬😬
6th Apr 2026 19:40:39 
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CW - disagree with the retrospect comment. Loads saying it back then when he was released. What was most worrying today, was the first time it seemed we almost threw in the towel - not seen that before
6th Apr 2026 19:31:56 
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At least no one’s saying we should have kept Orsi.
6th Apr 2026 19:31:42 
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This is why we used to have reserve teams, playing regularly in a stiff's league'
6th Apr 2026 19:24:29 
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yeah, I know...money.
Harbottle wasn't exactly the Messiah, ok he scored a good goal t Notts county but it’s only in retrospect that we need him now
6th Apr 2026 19:17:40 
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The release of Hardbottle reminds of the transfer of Ollie Palmer
6th Apr 2026 18:54:58 
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I think Bugiel has a hamstring injury, so for him to be ready next Saturday is an optimistic wish I’d say… Lewis’ knee didn’t look like a good one, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he was missing too… Some fringe players need to step up in the remaining games and keep us up…
6th Apr 2026 18:42:02 
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Pretty sure if you go off with a head injury, there's a six day wait before you can play again. He'd miss the game next Saturday if thats the case. The count i believe starts the day after the injury
6th Apr 2026 18:34:48 
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From reading around most people seem to be accepting that this is a budget issue rather than an ability issue* but Hackford right now looks like he needs taking off the line. Good enough off the ball but whenever the ball reaches him his first touch is dreadful, rarely gets a second touch as a result, his passing his woeful and his shooting is akin to my golf swing when I’m hungover and don’t wanna be there. I do not envy JJ in this situation because I can’t say “I’d rather play x” because you’re into youth players.
6th Apr 2026 18:32:38 
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*I’m talking about football-based ability eg coaching staff, recruitment and players - if the club and trust had put the missing £400k and the “why was that the best use of that money?” £100k for the floodlights upgrade into the playing budget that’s half a million quid and a chance to create a L1 squad that might survive this albeit anomalous injury list
I can’t really see us winning (or even scoring) in our last 5 games but if, as subfloor, we play for 0-0 I would think that we could get a point in at least 2 of the Burton, Wigan and Huddersfield games and you would think that 2 more points would be enough to stay ahead of Exeter
6th Apr 2026 18:30:29 
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Looton are at Wembley next week, so once they got the 3pts, they weren't going to press hard
6th Apr 2026 18:29:14 
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