We discuss eight goals in a week, and predict the remainder of the League One season.
EP252: PROPHECY
EP251: HOMAGE TO CATALONIA
We’re thinking about Trust-ownership and engagement this week. Why are so few engaged in the process? Or are we misjudging the situation? Also, the frustration of failing to score, or pick up a point, over Easter weekend.
EP250: KLARA AND THE SUN
Nick and Stu discuss the win over Northampton, the deal with London Broncos, and how Plymouth owner Simon Hallett runs his football club. The interview with Simon is available here: https://podcasts.google.com/
EP249: THE LANDLADY
More discussion on the proposed London Broncos ground share, as well as a review of what’s happening on the pitch, including an unfortunate pair of injuries. Also: 90s nostalgia and Alexa Bliss.
EP248: THE HELP
Nick and Stu catch-up on the latest AFC Wimbledon news, and have a look at why Mark Robinson has changed ‘substitutes’ to ‘finishers’. Also, a quick mental health check-in.
FOLLOWING FOOTBALL IN LOCKDOWN
Lockdown has been challenging for everyone, especially watching Wimbledon from afar – at our new ground – and logging on to iFollow in the hope that your connection is strong enough to cope. Of course, sometimes we probably hope it isn’t so that we don’t have to sit on the edge of our seats hoping for a goal.
I don’t normally do blogs as my written English isn’t always great as the school teachers and journalists will vouch for on our WhatsApp group. I will apologise in advance for any dodgy grammar, yet this is me and why I love doing live podcasts as anything can be said and it’s out there for everyone to enjoy.
Following our goalless draw on Saturday at Bristol Rovers, I didn’t have long to wait until the next game. Thirteen games left before the Wigan game and four of those at home against teams around us. This was the chance to complete a league double after our 3-2 win at Wigan in February which was Robbo’s first game as Head Coach. We have further opportunities of league doubles against Rochdale, Swindon and Fleetwood. We still haven’t played Ipswich yet, so that is also a possibility. Interestingly, League One leaders Hull are the only team to have done the double over us this season.
EP247: ANGELS & DEMONS
We’re looking back at Robbo’s first few games in charge, focusing on the defeat to Hull last Saturday, and the midweek draw at Shrewsbury. We also chat goalkeepers, Anthony Hartigan, the last game at Kingsmeadow, and the battle to beat the drop from League One. We end with a full preview of the trip to Blackpool, and some social distancing dilemmas.
EP246: NOUGHTS & CROSSES
We’re looking back at Robbo’s first few games in charge, focusing on the defeat to Hull last Saturday, and the midweek draw at Shrewsbury. We also chat goalkeepers, Anthony Hartigan, the last game at Kingsmeadow, and the battle to beat the drop from League One. We end with a full preview of the trip to Blackpool, and some social distancing dilemmas.
EP245: SEROTONIN
Nick and Stu discuss the club’s approach to coaching staff; Robbo’s changes to the playing style; the games with Peterborough and Gillingham; and your thoughts on a salary cap.
EP244: MARK ROBINSON: HEAD COACH
Just a few hours after his appointment as Head Coach of AFC Wimbledon was announced, Mark Robinson spoke to us about the role, his history at the club and in coaching, his football philosophies, and what he anticipates for the rest of the season. There’s also some hints as to whom his assistant will be.