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Glyn Hodges is building a powerful case to take over as full-time manager after a third straight win (including Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy). The 4-1 win at Southend, was encrusted by a hattrick from Marcus Forss, his first in competitive football. That’s now nine goals for the rejuvenated Dons in the last three League games — after nine in…[Read more]

Relief to finally get a league win at the 12th attempt. But what does this mean for Wally Downes? As we wait on the FA verdict on his betting charges and AFC Wimbledon’s response, the efforts of caretaker manager Glyn Hodges won’t go unnoticed. It’s no secret that there is considerable antipathy towards Wally on both the Dons Trust and Football…[Read more]

I’ve been banging on about the importance of Anthony Wordsworth to the team and hopefully sparking a revival (of sorts)… just have a look at these stats ..

Hopefully Anthony Wordsworth has enough minutes under his belt to start league games from now on, as the stats show below, he is absolutely vital. #afcw #afcwimbledon pic.twitter.com/oPVvzP2kNm

— Arash Rezai (@rezla) October 2, 2019

Reckon these guys (playing together) might help turn things around, whether it will be enough, well have to see…[Read more]

As if this season couldn’t get any worse. News this week that Wally Downes has been suspended from his managerial duties by the club after he was charged by the FA for misconduct in respect of eight bets placed on football matches between 30 November 2013 and 12 July 2019. His assistant Glyn Hodges has been put in charge of the team while the club…[Read more]

Tale of the season so far, a great escape from a winning position. #AFCWimbledon https://t.co/YtB9v71Fer

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) September 22, 2019

Nine games in and still no league win for the Dons. They’ve played five of the top 10 teams and some say now we’re playing some of the *easy* teams. How I cringe when I hear that. Next up opponents Bristol Rovers are currently 12th, have lost three games and have an 8-3-3 record over Wimbledon. Let’s be frank here: there are NO easy games for the…[Read more]

Eight games in and still without a league win. It’s the worst start to a L1 season for the Dons — the preceding three seasons the Dons had 8 points after as many games, this season we have three from three draws. Another salient stat: Wimbledon have won just ONE of their last 14 league games (going back to the final stages of last season’s Great…[Read more]

Had my first opportunity to have a good look at the Dons on TV. Some observations..

Like many I was bemused how the Dons started this match. They were muted, passive almost pedestrian as MK swiftly took control and dominated possession and the pitch.
Given that Wally set up the team to defend with four CBs (Will Nightingale started in midfield),…[Read more]

Three new loans, the chance of key midfielder Anthony Wordsworth playing some part and taking on *them*. It is an opportune time for the Dons to kick-start their season on Saturday. There is a buzz about the joint following the signings of Brentford striker Marcus Forss, Brighton under-23 midfielder Max Sanders and Rochdale defender Ryan Delaney.…[Read more]

Not one, not two, but THREE loans in on transfer deadline day. It was heartening to see the Dons land young Finnish striker Marcus Forss (may the Forss be with you….) on a season-long deal from Championship side Brentford. Forss is 20, but is thought very highly by the Bees, who signed him to a four-year contract just before the loan deal went…[Read more]

After playing promotion candidates Rotherham, Ipswich Town and Sunderland in the opening five games, it will be another test for the Dons with Saturday’s home game against in-form Wycombe Wanderers. Gareth Ainsworth’s team are third after a WDWDW start to the campaign. The Chairboys are on the same points as Ipswich and Sunderland, so it will be a…[Read more]

Still win-less after four league games and it gets no easier with a long trip to promotion hopefuls Sunderland. There has been much lamenting about the 95th-minute goal that sunk the Dons at Ipswich Town in mid-week after leading 1-0 with nine minutes of regulation time left. The Dons are having trouble protecting leads so far this season –…[Read more]

A win-less start to the season, a bit of disconcertion about, (premature after two games) concerns of another relegation dogfight. The Dons need a win to lift spirits but the visit of Accrington Stanley may not be opportune. We have a scratchy record against Accy (much like us, few fans, not much money, dogged, grounded expectations) and we’ve won…[Read more]

The Dons are off to Fleetwood Town for their first away match of the season with Wally Downes urging his team to carry on the resilient form of the second half in the opening 2-1 defeat to Rotherham. Wimbledon have a tough start to the season: Accrington Stanley are next at home followed by back-to-back away games at promotion fancies Sunderland…[Read more]

A new season dawns – can Wally Downes/Glyn Hodges lay solid foundations from last season’s Great Escape? The opening home game against Rotherham United will be a good test. They have come down from the Championship, have some money, solid squad, good manager and freely tipped to finish among the play-offs. The concern I have (and probably others…[Read more]

Wally has given the first indications of his summer team rebuilding with confirmation that club captain Deji Oshilaja, Tom Soares and Andy Barcham will not be retained. All were expected to go, no surprises there.

When I saw this after the Bristol Rovers game knew Deji was surplus to requirements and so it turned out…. #AFCWimbledon https://t.co/LgswsYtl76

— wombles downunder (@WDownunder) May 11, 2019

Kwesi Appiah is on the retained list, indicative of the contract he…[Read more]

** Tom Soares (not Sanchez)

After 189 days in the bottom four, and extricating themselves in the penultimate game, Wimbledon saved their season on goal difference: three goals separated the Dons and Plymouth Argyle from the fourth and last relegation spot. That’s how close it was. The Dons scraped over the line after being marooned in last spot and 10 points from safety in…[Read more]

What a position to be in leading into the final game of the season: Wimbledon require at least one point to beat the drop at Bradford City on Saturday. The Dons emerged from 189 days in the bottom four to climb to 19th after a gritty 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers at KM last Saturday. A double from Joe Pigott (he also missed a penalty) was enough…[Read more]

One of the major moments of the season when the Dons snatched an equaliser through Steve Seddon deep in stoppage time to deny league leaders Luton Town of all the points. It signalled absolute mayhem in the away end. I was amongst them, 733 Dons fans singing their hearts out for the entire match and rewarded with this brinkmanship.…[Read more]