УИМБЪЛДЪН

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Will Dons go home?
By Sami Mokbel

AFC Wimbledon could make a sensational return to Plough Lane after a site next door to the Dons' famous football ground was put up for sale.

The club's chairman Erik Samuelson, who admits the Dons have considered moving back to Merton since their inception in 2002, described the development as "interesting".

And he has not ruled out a return to the Dons' spiritual home after the greyhound track adjacent to Plough Lane football stadium, which is now a housing site, became available.

Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium is one of six tracks that belong to the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA), which has been put on the market by owners Risk Capital Partners.

But Samuelson stressed any potential move for the site was a long way from fruition.

He said: "Since our inception, we have been looking at developments in Merton.
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"Our fans want to go back there, and especially to Wimbledon. It's interesting news."

"The only viable place would be the greyhound stadium, but the main problem would, of course, be the cost."

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Giuliano Grazioli, who had keyhole surgery on a knee problem in the summer and has been restricted to one unused substitute appearance this season, has joined Ryman Premier League side AFC Wimbledon on loan for a month.

The 32-year-old striker has scored 64 goals in 108 appearances for the Bees since signing on a free transfer from Bristol Rovers in June 2003 ... after chairman Tony Kleanthous had negotiated a £110,000 deal that took Junior Agogo to Rovers.

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Уимбълдън размаза Крей Уондърърс в 1-вия квалификационен кръг в турнира ФА Къп .

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22 Sep 2007
Wimbledon 1:0 Heybridge
(1:0 Steve Ferguson 18`)

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Margate 1:1 Wimbledon


By Big Tissue
Date: 25/9/2007

The Dons' fitful start to the season continued tonight with them fighting back from being a goal behind at half time to earn a draw in this midweek, midtable clash on the coast thanks to a second goal in two games from Ferguson.

Brown started with the same line up that beat bottom side Heybridge 1-0 on Saturday. Hatton hit the post in the first half but the Dons went in behind at the break after conceding late on. Ferguson equaliser came ten minutes into the second half. Beckford had to come off late on after picking up a knock.

Little; Garrard, Quinn, Goodliffe, Haswell; Ferguson, Hatton, Beckford, Finn; Butler (Webb), Grazioli.)



Dons get German Kneissl
By John Stanton



A SENIOR Chelsea official helped AFC Wimbledon snap up ex-Blues striker Sebastian Kneissl.

The former Germany U20 international signed a temporary deal with the Dons last week after six months out of the game.

Kneissl, 24, joined Chelsea on a five-year deal as a 17-year-old and was on the brink of a first-team debut under boss Claudio

Ranieri, but found chances limited after Roman Abramovich arrived at the Bridge.

AFC WIMBLEDON'S new signing Sebastian Kneissl has revealed how Roman Abramovich’s takeover of Chelsea ruined his dream of breaking into the Blues first team

Former Germnay U20 international Kneissl was on the brink of making the Stamford Bridge senior side when the Russian bought the club.

And the billionaire gave then manager Claudio Ranieri strict instructions to start winning at all costs.

“I was quite unlucky there because I got close three times to getting in the first team,” said Kneissl. “The last time I got really close, Ranieri told me I’d get a few games that season, but seven days later, Abramovich bought the club and Ranieri told me he couldn’t give any young players a chance because he needed to win titles quickly. It’s understandable.”

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Second Qualifying Round

29 Sept 2007


DEBENHAM vs WIMBLEDON



DEBENHAM LC :

RECORD ATTENDANCE: 189 v Felixstowe & Walton United, FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, 21 August 2007 :suicide: :boxed:

На тея рекорда им за най-посетен мач е 189 зрителя :11 А утре на стадиона се очаква да има най-малко 1500 - 2000 фена на Уимбълдън + феновете на домакините и + още някви други = около 2000 - 2500 зрители :11 Тогава DEBENHAM LC ще подобрят рекорда си за най-посетен домакински мач с повече от 20 пъти :11 . А и по време на мача селцето им ще удвои населението си

Debenham is set to double its population for 90 minutes tomorrow when the village plays hosts to the FA Cup's most romantic tie of the day. The village's leisure centre team is set to welcome up to 2,000 football fans for its match against 1988 FA Cup winners AFC Wimbledon.

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Second Qualifying Round

29 Sept 2007


DEBENHAM vs WIMBLEDON



DEBENHAM LC :

RECORD ATTENDANCE: 189 v Felixstowe & Walton United, FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, 21 August 2007 :suicide: :boxed:

На тея рекорда им за най-посетен мач е 189 зрителя . А утре на стадиона се очаква да има най-малко 1500 - 2000 фена на Уимбълдън + феновете на домакините и + още някви други = около 2000 - 2500 зрители . Тогава DEBENHAM LC ще подобрят рекорда си за най-посетен домакински мач с повече от 20 пъти . А и по време на мача селцето им ще удвои населението си

Debenham is set to double its population for 90 minutes tomorrow when the village plays hosts to the FA Cup's most romantic tie of the day. The village's leisure centre team is set to welcome up to 2,000 football fans for its match against 1988 FA Cup winners AFC Wimbledon.

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Новото попълнение Марк Дебола ще направи дебют за Уимбълдън в утрешния мач за ФА Трофи с Хендън.



"Mark De Bolla is a player who I have long admired from his days playing at Grays and Gravesend, when he scored spectacular goals against us at Aldershot for both of those teams.

"Mark was one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Conference and he can both create and score goals. He will be given a licence to attack within any system that we play and he will certainly give us a lot more attacking options."

"Daniel Webb is fit again and he returns to the squad but we are still looking to supplement our strike force - and of course we have the prospect of the return of Marcus Gayle and Richard Jolly when they have recovered from their injuries.

"Tomorrow sees us playing in the FA Trophy. Following our exit from the FA Cup on penalties, this is the senior cup competition for us and we are approaching it accordingly. In terms of injuries from Tuesday night, Luke Garrard took a nasty knock and is doubtful - he will have a fitness test tomorrow.

"Hendon come to us in second position in the league and they will no doubt be strong. They are a young side, full of energy and pace, especially when going foward. Everywhere they have gone they have attacked teams, so it should be an open and exciting game."

[marto]

Колко души събира стадиона?

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За кой стадион питаш Сегашния стадион на Уимбълдън събира 6 300 .

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FA Trophy (First Qualifying Round)

Wimbledon vs Hendon

Бившият български национал Бончо Генчев , както и синовете му Любо и Явор излизат срещу Уимбълдън.


Hendon coach Bontcho Guentchev is hoping he can use his career experiences as an incentive to the players he currently works with, as they get their FA Trophy campaign underway on Saturday.

Just over four miles separates Hendon FC and Wembley Stadium and having already experienced the stadium, both in its present form and the original stadium, Guentchev will be reminding the players just what it will be like to run out at the home of football.

“I played there for Bulgaria against England in their build-up to the Euro 96 competition and it was a great memory,” said the former Ipswich Town and Luton Town forward.

“Terry Venables was in charge and I remember that Les Ferdinand and Teddy Sheringham were playing up front for England and the ambition at the time was very high

“Ferdinand scored an early goal, I think in the eighth minute but my memories are that it was a wonderful stadium and everyone in the team was delighted to have played there.

“The old stadium was magic and to go there, let alone play there was brilliant. I went to see England play Germany at the new stadium a few months ago and it is a fantastic stadium and one for everyone to be proud of.

“I was lucky enough to play at the old Wembley and that was something that everyone in football all over the world dreams of doing, so if we can get there then that’s great.

With a largely young, but promising squad including Guentchev’s sons Iavor and Lubo, the Greens have made a promising start to their season in the Isthmian League Premier Division and currently sit in second place, so they are hoping to take that form into The Trophy this weekend.

“AFC Wimbledon are in the same division as us and we think we have a very good chance of getting a result."

[NIKSANA]

ще ме прощаваш ама ДАВАЙ ХЕНДОН!

[murder]

Имаме български треньор в Англия?

[NIKSANA]

Saturday 20 October 2007
FA Trophy

AFC Wimbledon 2 - 1 Hendon
Jason Goodliffe (31) (17) Belal Aiteouakrim
Mark De Bolla (43)


Andy Little 1 Richard Wilmot

Luke Garrard 2 Danny Dyer

Michael Haswell 3 James Burgess

Robert Quinn 4 Marc Leach

Jason Goodliffe 5 James Parker

Antony Howard 6 Jamie Busby

Samuel Hatton 7 Daragh Duffy

Jake Leberl 8 Rakatahr Hudson

Daniel Webb 9 Kubomir Guentchev

Mark De Bolla 10 Belal Aiteouakrim

Anthony Finn 11 Dean Green

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Richard Butler 12 Iavor Guentchev

Steve Ferguson 14 Rob Ursell

Chris Hussey 15 Gondzia Arkadiusz

Karl Beckford 16 Gary McCann

Will Salmon 17 Davis Haule


Match report

AFC Wimbledon progressed into the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy at the first time of asking with a victory over high-flying Hendon. Goals from Jason Goodliffe and debutant Mark De Bolla secured a 2-1 win.

The game saw a cagey opening with neither side really on top but it was Wimbledon who had the first chance. An impressive team move culminated in Daniel Webb releasing Finn behind the defence. The winger tricked the keeper into diving but from a narrow angle he could only hit the side netting. Goalmouth incidents were minimal and the crowd had to wait until the 17th minute for the next chance. Unfortunately for the home fans it was Hendon who attacked and after some clever build-up work Belai Aitwouakrim finished well from the edge of the area putting the visitors 1-0 up.

Even a goal didn’t really force a change of pace and, besides an effort from Webb which went wide, there were no shots on goal for 15 minutes. The wait was worth it though, as Jason Goodliffe made it two goals in two games, converting an Anthony Finn corner, to even the scores. This goal did result in a quicker pace and it sparked Wimbledon into life as they began to dominate the final 15 minutes of the half. A superb long-range effort from Webb was tipped round the post by Hendon’s number one and on 42 minutes the Wombles were awarded a penalty. De Bolla’s flick was blocked by the hand of a Hendon defender and the ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. De Bolla converted the penalty he had won with a powerful, yet well placed, effort - just when Wimbledon fans were beginning to wonder what it felt like to see a striker score.

Wimbledon saw out the half comfortably and Hatton could have made it 3-1 when a Wimbledon corner was only half-cleared but his effort from the edge of the penalty area went narrowly over the bar.

Although Hendon were expected to attack strongly in the second half in an attempt to get back into the game it was, in fact, the home side that dictated the pace. De Bolla almost grabbed a second when his expert shot on the turn was saved and Webb saw a close-range header sneak wide. Hendon couldn’t seem to muster much attacking flair after a promising first half and it was left to Wimbledon to try and put the game beyond doubt. Hatton almost scored a spectacular curling shot from the edge of the area but the ball flew inches wide and Finn had a chance after a cross from substitute Steve Ferguson, but he could only find the stands.

In an attempt to save the game Hendon made two substitutions with seven minutes to go but still it was Wimbledon who dominated. In a final throw of the dice Hendon brought former Wimbledon hero Rob Ursell off the bench. The wizard was warmly received by the Wimbledon faithful and it wasn’t long before he was trying his usual tricks, winning a late corner in the process. The resultant set-piece provided Hendon’s best chance of the game but their captain’s header went narrowly over the bar.

There was still time for another Wimbledon effort when a good run from Ferguson allowed him to cut the ball back to Webb in front of goal. However Webb could only blast the ball over the bar.
The final whistle drew to a close what was a relatively comfortable win against a side that are proving to be a successful team in the Ryman Premier. Now the Dons must wait until Monday to see who they will face in the next round.