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AFC Wimbledon. I lived near Plough Lane for many years. I've supported them through thick, thin and reforming.

That is horrific. Then again your ex won't be deported because she's white. This is all about deporting folk of a different colour skin ie blatant racism.

Oh, and Dorking Wanderers.

When we were complete and utter dog shit, I sacked off Plough Lane and ticked off some new grounds. H&Y was one although I'd done Church Road a couple of times. I also did local grounds Raynes Park Vale and Cor-Cas when you were there, apparently. Also did Woodbridge Town the day we beat MK at home.

I've lived in Mitcham for 21 years. Before that I lived 20 minutes from the old Plough Lane and 15 minutes from our current ground. Tooting and Mitcham by any stretch of the imagination can't be part of Surrey although the Morden Hall park is rather lovely.

In the meantime, I'm off to Reading via a 60+ Oyster and a senior Railcard. Sadly too young for a concession ticket but L1 football for £26 isn't bad.

Having read the article, AFC Croydon Athletic isn't far away either. Nearest tram stop is Therapia Lane.

My closest club. Half a mile as the crow flies. Easy journey for you. Train to East Croydon then a tram to Mitcham. Five minutes walk from there.

Poor Matt. Stitched up something rotten.

I listened whilst driving around Somerset. The other club to suffer flooding was AFC Telford Utd.

@twoht.bsky.social Incoming article on Ange's departure?

I dread to think how much the match tickets were. I paid £36 when we played Luton 14 years ago - admittedly that was at Manchester City's ground.

Cheapest adult tickets for the L2 final were £27 and I paid £13.50 for a concession.

What a day! I was there with my son and daughter. My daughter and I had photos taken with you at Kingsmeadow in 2016. Nine years is an occuring theme.

It won't be double good weather. Rain forcast for London on Monday.

Spot on regarding 11 years old peaking your interest in football. The first match I knowingly watched on TV was the 1973 FA Cup Final between Leeds and Sunderland. I was just 6 weeks off my 11th birthday.

You'll be there in spirit which counts for a lot.

I love the Surrey Senior Cup reference. We (AFC Wimbledon) beat Palace's youngsters en route to the final in 2005.

Normally I'd agree re the kickoff time but as I didn't get home from Plough Lane until 5pm, it meant that I was able to watch most of it.

Hopefully I'll be there in a couple of week's time.

As a L2 supporter I fully agree. I work Sundays and Mondays so I've had to holiday when I don't even know if my club is going to make the final.

To answer the AFCW above MK debate, in 2018 they got relegated from L1 whilst we finished 18th.

That took ages to download, had to cancel and start again.

On my playlist for the drive up to Grimsby tomorrow.

Excellent news.

@samwhyte.bsky.social Regarding sitting or standing - my seat at AFC Wimbledon is in the front row of the safe standing. Right behind the goal so I can see the pitch whether I sit or stand. I tend to mix it up a bit.

Scrub that. Railway Athletic went bust.

York Street - Wikipedia

Boston's old ground? Still in use.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_St...

I've dealt with a woman who is sleeping on the streets. When people offer to buy her something she asks for washing powder/liquid/conditioner because she knows that she can sell 3 for £10. She's newly homeless and needs help. A mirror, wet wipes and sanitising wipes are stuff I've bought for her.

I work for a high street retailer in a convenience/local store. We have a number of shoplifters which the security guards can't intercept due to the risk of litigation. In the meantime genuine homeless beggars aren't allowed to beg outside because it annoys customers. It stinks.

@twoht.bsky.social No mention of your comprehensive coverage of the Prem down to National league North and South. An excellent article. More coverage of the championship down to the National league please?

It's a good thing that you posted last night because the YouTube video has been set to private and it has disappeared from Dons TV.