Nick speaks to Dons Trust Board member Graham Stacey about a challenging year at the club, but how things are looking up on and off the pitch. Amongst topics discussed: the Plough Lane Bond; club comms; plans for the future; Glyn Hodges; how far we can progress as a fan-owned club; picks of the current squad; and memories of supporting Wimbledon FC. Also: Rob Ursell.
Still no first-team football to talk about, but the youth have silverware to celebrate, thanks a most incredible goal that gets Nick and Stu debating what qualifies as an own goal (with apologies to Matt Cox). We also discuss the new sub rule, and how the squad will cope with a most-intense fixture list ahead, which could stretch to five games in ten days …
In the absence of football, we watch some highlights of two classic games: Rochdale away in 2019, and Man United in the cup in 1997. Use the links below to watch along with us!
Rochdale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFORCvCgM4c
Man united: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4XWcN01rXE
The club’s Marketing Controller, Klaudia Wieczorek, talks to us about her role at AFC Wimbledon, and the insanity of the past few months. She’s also got some controversial views on tea. Not quite as bad as James Shea, mind. Alongside that, we discuss the somewhat incredible 4-4 draw with Plymouth, and look ahead to the trip to Fleetwood. We also chat Michael Hughes, Darragh MacAnthony, Match of the Day, and Ryan Sweeney.
Mark Lewis discusses the Yellow & Blue 10-point plan on how to reaffirm the vision of the Dons Trust, and the role an ongoing series of online webinar debates has played in opening a dialogue about the key issues surrounding the club’s governance and objectives.
With the club returning to Plough Lane this season, two new, bespoke kits were designed to mark a monumental moment in football history. Marc Jones explains the thinking behind our new first and change shirts, how he came to be involved in the process, and how the launch videos were produced.
Glyn returns to the podcast to discuss preparations for the new season, including how the squad is shaping up, how he wants to make Loftus Road a home away from home, and how he views the remaining days of the transfer window. He also talks about the buzz around the club at the moment as we head back to Plough Lane in a resplendent new kit. We have all the usual gumpf either side, and discuss some legendary names in our new game. See below for a timeline of the show.
The podcast is back for a new season, and we start by speaking to Geoff Norcott: comedian, podcaster, and, most importantly, Wimbledon fan, about his memories of Plough Lane, returning home, and the joys of being a football supporter. There’s a little bit of politics in there too, although we promise not to make a habit of it. We also have a brand new game, and we run a quick eye over our summer signings. See below for a timeline of the show.
The 2019-20 League One season has been curtailed, with final league places determined by unweighted points-per-game. The decision confirms our place in the third tier for next season, but the delay in confirming arrangements has made forward planning very difficult. Glyn Hodges joins us to discuss the issues at hand.
It was announced last week that The Dons Trust had accepted an investment of £2.5m from businessman Nick Robertson in exchange for a 10 per cent share of AFCW plc. Here, Trust board member Ed Leek explains the nature of the investment, discusses what Nick brings to the club, and delivers an update on stadium financing.