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Wimbledon Old Players Association (WOPA) Head. WiSH Volunteer Plough Lane Stadium Tour Guide. AFC Wimbledon fan πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘ Surrey CCC member 🟀

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The Reunion of the Batsford Boys.. It was emotional | Wimbledon Downunder Supporters' Association

The 50-year reunion of the famed Batsford Boys was one of Wimbledon's feel-good stories of the season. Ray Armfield writes a heart-warming piece including the tale of how a cult hero made his emotional appearance.. read it here wdsa.com.au/2025/02/the-...

27.02.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My next scheduled Plough Lane stadium tour is Friday 14 March at 1200. Won’t be as busy as this one with Hans Segers but you’ll go behind the scenes and have the chance to check out the new museum. Get tickets now! tickets.afcwimbledon.ltd.uk/selection/ti...

19.02.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FT 0-0. A point gained rather than two dropped as we never really got going. Eleven games unbeaten and a 17th clean sheet for Owen Goodman probably the highlights. Safe journey home to the 158 travelling Dons fans.

18.02.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Segers returns: Hans the man makes new Wimbledon memories Segers returns: Hans the man makes new Wimbledon memories

πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Returning to Plough Lane over 30 years after his last game at the previous incarnation of our ground, Hans Segers certainly felt at home.

πŸ’¬ β€œThe power of Wimbledon shines through, whether the Club is in non-league or the Premier League.”

#AFCW πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/fe...

17.02.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Tonight’s line-up.

Tonight’s line-up.

Here’s how we line-up for tonight’s Sky Bet League Two fixture. πŸ“‹

#AFCW πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅

18.02.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wombles Downunder #267 | Wimbledon Downunder Supporters' Association

@rayarmfield.bsky.social's #BatsfordBoys are back,
@ploughlanebynum.bsky.social autos target, Worldy Wombles, Gary Elkins interview, Julie Kirk, @timsmithyorks on JJ, @misterdowse.bsky.social on Matty Stevens golden boot chase +so much more. Subscribe for quality read wdsa.com.au/2025/02/womb...

17.02.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hotel receptionist kindly let us into our room two hours earlier than the planned check-in, so made the most of the extra time to have a good look around Nice. And after five miles of walking, a well-earned drink 😊

04.02.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Granddaughter nicely responded to some (gentle) playground teasing from Chelsea and Palace β€˜fans’ about supporting AFC Wimbledon with β€œI told the boys I actually go to games and get to meet the players. You don’t.” Good girl. And her Dad said to me β€œYou gave me the same advice when I was her age…” 😊

04.02.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another nice wee photo out the back earlier

25.01.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Us v them this season?

Men
3-0 (h)
2-0 (a) FA Cup
0-0 (a)

U18s
2-0 (a)
3-0 (h)

Women
5-0 (h)

15-0. Advantage Wimbledon. πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘

25.01.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Segers to jet in as special guest for Worldwide Wombles Weekend! Segers to jet in as special guest for Worldwide Wombles Weekend!

As part of our celebrations which begin on Friday 14 February, we are delighted to confirm that we will be joined by Hans Segers for our highly-anticipated Worldwide Wombles Weekend!Β πŸ‘

Buy your tickets below to get involved 🎟️‡️

#AFCW πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/ja...

21.01.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dons Trust: New Year Update Dons Trust: New Year Update

πŸ“£ With 2025 rolling around, @thedonstrust.bsky.social wanted to provide an update on several topics.Β 

#AFCW πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/ja...

20.01.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FT 2-0. Wasn’t pretty but it was all about getting the three points and keeping in touch at the top. And we’ve done that. Job done.

18.01.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After two recent postponements AFC Wimbledon are finally back in action today and a first Plough Lane fixture in 2025. Allow a bit more time for your matchday journey due to road and rail disruption but bring your voices. Three points against lowly Tranmere are a must! πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘

18.01.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks @dickphilpot.bsky.social 🀝

16.01.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. Clue: it wasn’t me…

16.01.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A photo from 10 July 2002. When we went to revisit the FA, gatecrashed an EFL Chairmen’s protest and most then went on to AFC Wimbledon’s inaugural friendly at Sutton United and were later shocked when a certain someone here took Pete Winkelman’s twenty pieces of silver and moved to Buckinghamshire.

16.01.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm taking on 28 Miles - Alzheimer's Research UK Help Just Giving raise money to support Alzheimer's Research UK

After many generous people sponsored me for over Β£1,060 last year, I’m going to be pounding the mean streets of Sheppey in February once again to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Any donations - however small - will be very welcome! justgiving.com/fundraising/...

15.01.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rory Burns Testimonial Year 2025 πŸ“°

The Surrey skipper has been awarded a Testimonial Year in 2025 having brought a period sustained success to south London πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†

Read more here and find out how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/3DVoas5

🀎 | #SurreyCricket

15.01.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Marcus Browne.

Marcus Browne.

The Dons are pleased to announce the signing of attacking midfielder Marcus Browne on a contract until the end of the season. ✍️

#AFCW πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅

14.01.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Dad pleads for answers on 'caring' son who vanished in Sutton nearly 40 years ago Peter Boxell is pleading with the public to come forward with any information on his son Lee Boxell, who disappeared nearly 40 years ago.

Have never forgotten the name of Lee Boxell since this heartbreak happened in 1988. A big football fan who watched several local clubs (including Wimbledon) I really hope his father will finally find some answers (and peace) concerning Lee’s disappearance. www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2484058...

14.01.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FT: Oxford United 0 - 1 AFC Wimbledon

YEEEES! The best start to the new year!

12.01.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A meat pie with AFC Wimbledon logo on it

A meat pie with AFC Wimbledon logo on it

having an English experience

11.01.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perhaps inviting Steve wouldn’t have been in the wider interests of football? #Karma

11.01.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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a man in a suit and tie is making a gesture with his hand . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a gesture with his hand .

Found them πŸ˜‚

11.01.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Club did everything it could to get the game on but the last two nights have been bitterly cold.

11.01.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The club have just confirmed our first January signing in the form of Romaine Sawyers
He joins the club on a deal till the end of the season, having most recently been at AFC Wimbledon
Welcome to the Gas, Romaine ⛽️
#UTG

08.01.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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League Two AFC Wimbledon target swoop for Crystal Palace prospect Ademola Ola-Adebomi League Two AFC Wimbledon are plotting a loan move for Crystal Palace academy product Ademola Ola-Adebomi, the News Shopper understands.

Exclusive: League Two AFC Wimbledon are plotting a loan move for Crystal Palace striker Ademola Ola-Adebomi.

Full Story πŸ‘‡

#CPFC

08.01.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Who needs Starsky when you’ve got Hutch?

07.01.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday to β€˜El Presidente’
Dickie Guy who turns 76 today πŸŽ‚

06.01.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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