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[onyadon]

I’ve decided to spruce up the web-site a wee bit (even with our new logo – any comments?). Another new feature is the single thread forum, so you can jump on and have your say, ask a question or just read what is being said. As I always say the forum is only as strong as what you make of it, so I would urge you to contribute and regularly to keep it all worthwhile. BTW, if you want to check something in the old forum it is now archived and the link is below… Okay let’s hear from you …

Looking for the old forum? You can view the read-only archived version here.

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[onyadon]

As expected talisman Joe Pigott has declined to sign a new contract and is leaving the Dons on a free transfer, aiming for a Championship club.
It is a significant loss ..

Pigott’s 20 league goals and 5 assists this season meant he scored or assisted 46% of the Dons’ goals, the highest individual contribution to a team’s goals anywhere in League 1.
Massive loss and tough to replace …

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 26, 2021

Joe Pigott was one of the Dons’ most prized assets scoring 54 goals in 156 games in all competitions in last three years. Wimbledon were keen to secure him on a new contract but he will be leaving for nothing. Let's see which Championship club snare him. https://t.co/y25O80FWFv

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 26, 2021

🐷 Thank you, Joe.

Here's a reminder of @piggy_35's stay with the Dons.#AFCW 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xpzSW4P5nQ

— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) May 26, 2021

It will be a test for the club’s new recruitment committee to find a suitable replacement, whether it’s a signing or on loan.

Now Joe Pigott is off plenty of expectation on the new recruitment committee to come up with an adequate replacement — as if you can easily replace a 20-goal League One season striker.

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 26, 2021

[onyadon]

A selection of reaction to the fans returning to Plough Lane …

Thank you for the incredible welcome for the players and staff. Not the performance we wanted to give you but a great learning experience our young players inc15 year old Archie Stevens. Most importantly we are home and we need to replicate the fans achievements.

— Mark Robinson (@AFCWRobbo) May 18, 2021

Some 30 years (and 14 days) since we played Crystal Palace at Plough Lane, we’re back in front of the fans in Wimbledon again.

To all the members, fans and volunteers and everyone who believed, THANK YOU! #WeAreWimbledon #WeAreHome pic.twitter.com/tfuRE9SScO

— The Dons Trust (@TheDonsTrust) May 18, 2021

💙💛 A 3-1 loss in tonight's test event versus Liverpool U-23s, but the result was immaterial. Our fans are back where they belong – and if this is a sign of what's to come…… pic.twitter.com/etbOKH1t6q

— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) May 18, 2021

First time in Plough Lane for 30 years. Reading Erik Samuelson‘s book reminds me of how many people I have to thank for bringing the club back home. Thank you to all. Can’t wait until the first full house. What was the final score again? #AFCW #afcwimbledon pic.twitter.com/Y5JuLe9OBj

— Steve Dowse (@misterdowse) May 18, 2021

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow … @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/CvbjlpgzCX

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 18, 2021

Even the gods were smiling ….. #ploughlanereturn pic.twitter.com/tdaGAz8Mlb

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 19, 2021

From here … to here … to here … in 30 years. @AFCWimbledon pic.twitter.com/AIz9ZDkSSA

— Lee Willett (@leewillett88) May 18, 2021

A time of pure joy and reflection… welling with pride watching the Dons fans rise as one to clap and cheer those lucky Wimbledon players to experience this landmark occasion, thinking of those not able to be there and those dear Dons brethren no longer with us. This is for you.

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 18, 2021

[onyadon]

It all ended without much fanfare – an all-in social media blackout to support anti-racism saw to that – but the Dons have survived the drop and will play in their sixth campaign in League One next season.
It was all a strangely flat muted outcome given the months we have all pored over the table permutations to check how many points the Dons would need to avoid relegation, yet not even a 3-1 loss at home to promotion-chasers Portsmouth could prevent Wimbledon from staying up.
Rochdale and Northampton Town both lost and with it their remaining mathematical hopes of staying up, so Wimbledon achieved their target without getting a result on the penultimate weekend.
There is still one match to play next Sunday (early midday local ko) against another promotion hopeful Lincoln City, but we can all watch without anxiety as Mark Robinson’s team have confirmed their League One status.
Now an interesting part of Robbo’s management will get underway as he begins to reshape the squad how he wants in the coming months.
It was an incredible turnabout by Wimbledon under Robbo. Inheriting a team that had earned just two points out of 33, the Dons racked up 28 points from the next 60 and achieved safety with a game to play. An outstanding effort from Mark Robinson to turn around the club’s fortunes.

[onyadon]

The finish line is coming into view, Rusty… four more to go..
Some tweets I’ve been posting..

Fourth straight win for Dons, but status quo as Wigan, Northampton, Rochdale and Swindon all win, while Shrewsbury, Burton and Plymouth come into view above.. four to go, five points clear, it's in our hands… pic.twitter.com/L4R7WS02HR

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) April 21, 2021

Good time @AlexWoodyard1 to score your first goal for the club, and as you say your most important one. Let's not wait too long for next one, eh? pic.twitter.com/rkXjK0waoo

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) April 21, 2021

To come: Ipswich (a), Rochdale (h), Portsmouth (h), Lincoln (a)

[Rusty]

What a great win again against a very good Oxford. We are almost there coyds

[onyadon]

Certainly is some turnaround, MacWomble… Looks as though Mark Robinson’s coaching/mindset is rubbing off on the players – many of whom were under him during their Academy years. Still five games left, we’re not over the line (yet)… but reasons to be optimistic.

Wimbledon under Robbo – 23 out of 48 points.. six wins… ⬆️⬆️ pic.twitter.com/XXsuY4GLMD

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) April 18, 2021

What a thumping header from Will, Ollie Palmer growing in confidence and pace and what a reverse ball to release the lively Assal, sweeping passes from the midfield, Dobson's range is impressive. Coming together nicely, Dons…https://t.co/N0DUaNvJY8

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) April 18, 2021

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