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Some thoughts on the transfer day deadline (well, two days later) of defender Chris Robertson from Raith Rovers. Robertson not eligible for the Chesterfield game as he awaits an ‘international’ clearance.

NA perspective on signing Chris Robertson – with loans their clubs want them to play. We can't guarantee that, CR willing to fight for place—…

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Even in Chesterfield’s championship season in League 2 in 2013-14 the Dons held the Spireites to a 1-1 draw at KM and beat them at home in the previous season. Past meetings show that Wimbledon’s best chance of getting points against Chesterfield is at home, so if the Dons can continue their recent improvement they are a chance of getting…[Read more]

Lyle Taylor Baby signs an extended contract.. time for speculation on his future to end and some goals to start going in …

Ardley on LTB – important we invested in him & he's invested in @AFCWimbledon. Now he can just focus on his football" …now for some goals!— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) August 31, 2016

LTB – 'Now the contract is…

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Fine lines…..

This tweeted before fateful own goal …

Clarke may have just answered his critics! Fine save and rebound bundled away #afcw— The 9yrs Podcast (@9yrspodcast) August 27, 2016

And this from the Rochdale gaffer Keith Hill on Ardley’s tactics…

“They scored a good goal and I thought their tactics were superb throughout the g…

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Only five games in and new goalkeeper Ryan Clarke is under the gun as an accident-prone goalkeeper. He has been at fault for a couple of goals so far (as well as the others in defence) and many fans have already taken a set against him. He may find it difficult to cast off that stigma. But will Neal Ardley drop him for the next game? Not if you…[Read more]

The Dons head north on Saturday for a visit to Spotland and Rochdale AFC. Neal Ardley’s men can be optimistic of a result following on from last weekend’s first point of the season and their good record at Spotland — two wins from two trips. The Dale have had a modest start to the season like Wimbledon 1D 3L including two losses at home. I’m keen…[Read more]

Liam Nolan and Paul Russell christen WDSA's new banner in the official Adelaide unveiling … @AFCWimbledon pic.twitter.com/73hUZXr9Cr— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) August 23, 2016

Liam Nolan and Paul Russell christen WDSA's new banner in the official Adelaide unveiling … @AFCWimbledon pic.twitter.com/73hUZXr9Cr— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) August 23, 2016

Liam Nolan and Paul Russell christen WDSA’s new banner in the official Adelaide unveiling …..

Liam Nolan and Paul Russell christen WDSA’s new banner in the official Adelaide unveiling …..

Martin – we have been talking about a group of Aussie-NZ based WDSA members aiming to be at the first game at Plough Lane. It was first raised when Merton Council approved the plan back in March only for Boris Johnson to scuttle it. Once the application is finally passed by Merton hopefully sometime in September then I think we can step up our…[Read more]

Wondrous news for all Dons.. we’re going home to Plough Lane….

'The Wrong has been put Right' …. Let's get cracking @Merton_Council https://t.co/M4NltY9bfb— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) August 22, 2016

Forget the narks, just rejoice on a momentous day for @AFCWimbledon. We'll all be walking down the Haydons Road together again …..—…

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Dave and others, here is the WDSA article reproduced from the AFC Wimbledon match programme….

WDSA article in AFC Wimbledon match programme

Dave and others, here is the transcript of my recent piece in the club programme on the story behind WDSA ….

Dave and others, here is the transcript of my recent piece in the club programme on the story behind WDSA ….

Dave and others, here is the transcript of my recent piece in the club programme on the story behind WDSA ….

Listened in on the phone on my drive back home from the Wallabies Test. From the WDON call Dons had a lot of the play and the stats bear that out. Good to get on the board, but maybe could (should) have got all three against lacklustre last season’s L2 champions. Now to make these clean sheets a habit. Rochdale next weekend will tell us more.

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Thanks for that excellent analysis Windlesham, it just shows how difficult the move up a league can be, but I stress it’s early days in the season.
Now for a good test for the Dons. Off to Northampton Town against whom the Dons have never won in 10 league encounters (2D 3L away). The Cobblers were far and away the best team in L2 last season and…[Read more]

Heading your way soon with proud Dons fan Liam Nolan, watch out for WDSA's new banner at Kingsmeadow @AFCWimbledon pic.twitter.com/ic92zAEOjs— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) August 19, 2016

Well done Singapore, Windlesham and Colum for your thorough match analyses, just what’s required and please keep it coming.
Mac – could be an interesting season ahead and …. no pressure on the games count down to the first all-revealing 10!!!
Devon – please don’t change (LOL)