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The Academy Dons 💛💙 https://t.co/FQavEkeqJZ
KCL Sports Ground, New Malden
Joined March 2013
DEDICATION: @AFCWimbledon U15 Troy had his train cancelled this morning but hired a bike and cycled in so not to be late! Love it. 🚲👍
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PLAYER LED | . today the U13s took charge of their own ‘Player Led Game’ vs @StevenageYouth. Here are some clips of the morning ⚽️
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Due to waterlogged pitches, our 16s and 18s games this morning were cancelled vs @AcademySTFC however we would like to send our love and thoughts to everyone associated with the club and the family of Academy Manager, Alan McLoughlin ⚽️
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FAY CUP: Big respect to our friends @Only1Argyle Academy. Tonight heroically beating the most expensive academy in the world. Class act and great people, fully deserved. Well done lads! #CategorisationMeansNothing.
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U18s PLAYER LED GAME |. ❌ no coaches present .❌ game initially called off by first official .❌ 2-0 down after 10 mins . ✅ completely player led .✅ equalised 2-2 with 15 mins remaining .✅ 4-2 win today vs @LOFCAcademy . #homegrownandhungry
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Thanks to @bengalurufc from the @IndSuperLeague who brought their U23s across to play our 18s this morning. Best of luck in your tournament later this week ⚽️
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ABDI ALLI . The academy are delighted to confirm that U18s centre midfielder today recieved his first ever call to to the @SomaliFA national team 🇸🇴⚽️
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DREAMS COME TRUE | academy graduate Toby Sibbick celebrating after scoring the 4th in tonight’s FA Cup tie vs @WestHamUtd #COYDS
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JACK RUDONI . Best of luck to academy graduate @rudi_rudoni on his move to @htafc . From boy to man ⚽️
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NEXT GENERATION 👶🏻👶🏼👶🏽👶🏾👶🏿. Today all academy players attended a tour of the new stadium which included a history lesson on the area of Wimbledon. The youth phase were then tasked with transporting themselves to evening training without the aid of parents ⚽️
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DAN GALLAGHER. Congratulations to ex academy graduate & current @DorkingWDRS midfielder Dan Gallagher, for being selected for the England C team. Dan joined the academy at 10 years old & went on to make his league 2 debut for the club in the 2014/15 season
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@afcw_ladies @hanbillingham @AFCWimbledon @ARoscrow @Ogeyx @TommyWood_98 @AFCW_Foundation @AFCWLadiesGirls #toiletpaperchallenge. Tommy Wood isn’t officially an academy player. however whilst we wait for his response let’s send you some one who is. introducing Archie ⚽️🌍
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PLAYER & PARENT INDUCTION . Last night at our annual induction, Morgan Williams shared his journey so far. His 5 key messages:. 1. Always work harder then everyone else .2. The competition never ends.3. Stay humble .4. Believe in yourself .5. Football changes fast
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Congrats to @AFCWimbledon Academy graduate @Daniel_Agyei on his PL debut for @BurnleyOfficial at Anfield. Well done Dan, very proud!
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THE GREAT ESCAPE!.'We are staying up'.Amazing turn-around from Wally, Glyn, the staff and the players! Congrats! All with four @afcwimbledon Academy players in the heart of the team 💪 @w_nightingale @tobysibbick @Paul_Kalambayi @anthartigan. Very proud lads! @SkyBetLeagueOne
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LEAGUE 1 CONFIRMED: we are staying up!! Congrats to all the first team players, staff and ofcourse our brilliant @AFCWimbledon fans! Great effort all and fully deserved.
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BEN MASON |. 2nd year scholar and U18s captain Ben Mason has been called up to @FAIreland training camp next month. Here he is in college finding out the news, well done Ben 🇮🇪
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FULL LEAGUE DEBUT: good luck today to 19 year old @AFCWimbledon Academy graduate Paul Kalambayi. His first league start at the heart of defence with captain @w_nightingale. Hard work pays off! That's 3 #Homegrownandhungry starting and 2 on the bench. COYDs
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PATHWAY | Tyler Burey . Tyler was part of the @AFCWimbledon academy from the age of 15 & progressed to make 3 @EFL first team appearances before departing to @MillwallFC. Last season he scored 3 in 7 on loan at @Official_HUFC before returning to @MillwallFC in the @SkyBetChamp
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HARRISON FROST |. Our young Harrison Frost was recently approached to put together a video of how he deals with playing in the academy whilst being registered as deaf. Here’s his story:
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GRADUATION 🧑🏽🎓 . Congratulations to Mid Phase Manager Nicholas Wright who today graduated with a Masters in Sporting Directorship 🎓🏆 . Everyone here at the Academy is proud of you. #MastersGrad #SportingDirector"
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LIFESKILLS | . The day after competing in the #londonseniorcupfinal some of the @AFCWimbledon U18s along with Head Coach @James_Pearce01 headed over to @DonsLocalAction to help out in the community
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2021/22 EFL Youth Alliance South East Conference Champions
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APPOINTMENT: We are delighted to announce our new Academy Manager is Michael Hamilton. The former Head of Coaching has been with .@AFCWimbledon since 2008. Read more here:
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SASSSUUUU |. Today Aron Sasu made his league debut after coming off the bench in todays 1-1 draw vs @Wrexham_AFC. #homegrownandhungry
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LEO CASTLEDINE | . congrats to academy player Leo Castledine on making his debut for the U15 @England national side 🦁🦁🦁. #homegrownandhungry
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MORGAN WILLIAMS | We are delighted to announce that U16 Morgan Williams has been called up to the Wales Under-17s squad #dewchymlaen #homegrownandhungry
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PROFESSIONAL DEBUTS |. 2019 saw a number of academy graduates make their professional first team debuts. ⚽️ Paul Osew.⚽️ @rudi_rudoni. ⚽️ @jack_madelin. ⚽️ @BursikJoe (@asfc.official). ⚽️ @Zachrobinson_14 .⚽️ @ayoubassal17 .⚽️ @finlayym. 🔥.#homegrownandhungry
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🇵🇹FUTSAL 🇧🇷. We’ve recently added futsal to our development programme here at the academy. Here are the U13s and U14s displaying their skills ⚽️
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Foulkes vs Foulkes 🧤 ⚽️. Yesterday’s game vs @ebfc_official saw U18s Goalkeeper Max Foulkes line up against his older brother Harrison. Harrison was with us here at the academy up until the U16s age group.
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HAPPY FRIDAY 👶🏻👶🏼👶🏽👶🏾👶🏿 today received these pictures all the way from Sierra Leone ⚽️❤️
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EXPERIENCE: 4 of our @AFCWimbledon U18s scholars spent the morning showcasing Player Maker technology to Arsene Wenger. And ofcourse soaking up some excellent words of wisdom.
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AWARD: our very own @anthartigan has been named the @EFL League 1 Apprentice of the Year!! Massive recognition for all his hard-work on & off the pitch for @AFCWimbledon. We could not be prouder of this humble & talented young man. #EFLAwards
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KAI JENNINGS | . Senior debut 🔥⚽️. From @AFCW_Foundation to academy to @AFCWimbledon. #homegrownandhungry
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TOUR: Absolute scenes for the @AFCWimbledon U12/13s. We're through to the Gallini World Cup Final!!!! Last touch of the game to equalise 1-1 from Lindo. And then coming from behind in pens to win 5-4. the winner from Wilson. True Dons spirit. Unbelievable Jeff!!! 💛💙💛💙
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LEAGUE DEBUT: @AlfieEgan18 is on for the last 10! Well done mate, we're all very proud. @AFCWimbledon
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ONE CLUB: @AFCWimbledon striker @kwes1appiah helping U11 Lucas do some extra fitness around the training ground. 💪👍
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PRO- CONTRACTS: Here's the moment they all put pen to paper amd committed their future to @afcwimbledon under the watchful eye of Wally!
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WE ARE STAYING UP | academy graduates @anthartigan and Paul Kalumbiyi celebrate with academy staff members @James_Pearce01, @RobbTuvey and ‘Robbo’ after today’s draw #COYDS
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RESULT | final score from today’s U18s game. @AFCWimbledon U18s 10 (ten).@leytonorientfc U18s 0. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️.
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Congratulations to our Academy Manager, @mikehamilton_14 , for being recognised in the annual Football Black List in the category of ‘Practitioners’. @FootieBlackList - is an initiative to highlight the most influential black figures in the game.
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U17 LONDON CUP. Result from tonight’s U17 London Cup group game. @AFCWAcademy 3.@ArsenalAcademy 2
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LEO CASTLEDINE | . Ex Academy player Leo comes on in the 85th minute to make his senior debut for @ChelseaFC vs @Boro. #homegrownandhungry
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HOMEGROWN & HUNGRY | 5 @AFCWimbledon academy graduates in the starting line up tonight match away at @SUFCRootsHall in @LeasingcomTrphy: . ✅ Paul Kalambayi.✅ Jack Madelin.✅ Jack Rudoni .✅ Anthony Hartigan.✅Ayoub Assal. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
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Today @AFCWimbledon U18s GK @JoeBursik made his @England U17s debut. A win & clean sheet. Big congrats JB, very proud! A Don since 9 yrs old
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CALL-UP: @AFCWimbledon U18 GK @JoeBursik is on the bench today. AND has been called up to @England U17s Euro 2017 squad. What a week! 🔥🙌🔥🙌
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CAPTAIN Will: a proud day for @w_nightingale as he captains his club since 9 years old for the 1st time. The Academys first @AFCWimbledon captain. Well done Will & good luck!
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JOSEF BURSIK | . on a night where our U18s GK scored the winning goal in our @EFL Cup final. Ex @AFCWimbledon acadeny GK @BursikJoe made his U21s @England debut tonight ⚽️ #proud
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SPECIAL MESSAGE: @AFCWimbledon U12 AW had a school visit from a special guest and snagged a quick message for his U18 player mentor and dons centre back Reuben. Love this! #JohnTerry
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RICHMOND PARK RUN 🏃🏾 . Today the U16/15s completed the annual Richmond Park Run, becoming the youngest ever academy age group to do so. Not only that but there was also a new club record set of 42mins 11secs by our very own U16 Tom ⚽️ 🏃🏾🏃🏽🏃🏼 #richmondpark
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1 year ago @Toyosi_olusanya hadn't played Academy football, what a great story. Thank you @10_coaching. Role model!
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ANTONIO WALKER & FAMILY | the @AFCWimbledon academy are looking to raise funds to support the family of Antonio Walker, who last week received some devastating news - All gestures (no matter how big or small) will be appreciated.
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DEBUT: @AFCWimbledon Academy graduate Alfie Egan makes his senior debut. Great moment & well deserved! Keep working hard @AlfieEgan18
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JEREMY SAUER | after 12 years our long standing Academy Manager departs for a new challenge, here 2nd year scholar Jack Currie asks him some questions about his time as a Don #COYDS #homegrownandhungry #onceadonalwaysadon ⚽️
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Academy 2024:. 4️⃣ Players signed their 1st professional contract with @AFCWimbledon .2️⃣ x players transferred to @premierleague academies.2️⃣ U17 League & Cup double .1️⃣ x @premierleague debut .1️⃣ x @AFCWimbledon league debut.1️⃣ x Player transfered to the @efl championship
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OBED YEBOAH |. After almost 2 years since his last competitive game , Obed made his return from injury in this mornings Under 18s game.
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TOUR: bright & early for the @AFCWimbledon U12/13s at Gatwick. Flying to Venice for the Gallini World Cup! Come on you Dons.
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DEVELOPMENT | . Ben Mason: secures the league title with loan club @Basingstoke_FC, after captaining the U18s to the league title last season, Ben now has 2 league winners medals in 2 seasons. Paris Lock: scores his 1st goal for his loan club @ChathamTownFC, in todays 4-1 win.
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ANGELINA WALKER MEMORIAL - RESULT | @AFCWimbledon IX 3 - 2 @WhyteleafeFC XI . Here’s a small video from tonight, feat the @WhyteleafeFC fans who didn’t stop singing Antonio’s name all night 🎤. Thanks to everyone who attended and who has donated - means a lot 🙏🏾💛💙
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SILENT GAME | . This weekend the U11s took charge of their own ‘Silent Game’. Here are some clips of the morning ⚽️🤫
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LOCKDOWN LIFESKILLS:. Here’s a list of tasks the academy have been set to complete during this period. Feel free to share with players / kids / family members to keep them focused. (note: there are other clubs doing similar stuff, we do not claim to have created this concept)
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We're over the moon to be in the 5th round - boys an absolute credit to the @AFCWimbledon badge. What a night
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POSITION SPECIFIC: @AFCWimbledon & Academy graduate @anthartigan is out coaching tonight with the U13 & U14 midfielders. Top player passing on his knowledge. Not bad for 18 years old! #DropYourShoulder
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TOUR: @AFCWimbledon U12/13s took @Udinese_1896 all the way. 1-1 at full-time. Castledine with the goal. But heart-break in the penalty shoot-out as a very talented Italian team edged us out 5-4. Great effort Dons. A proper performance and no losses all tournament. Proud!
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CHAMPIONS | @DundeeFC . Congratulations to @AFCWAcademy graduates @RyanSweeney97_ and @Zachrobinson_14 on winning the Scottish Championship title with @DundeeFC. ⚽️🏆 . #homegrownandhungry . #AFCW 👏👏
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MoM: V proud of 17 yr old @anthartigan for a fine display! Midfield Maestro. Cant drink the champers & college in the morning! @AFCWimbledon
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STADIUM GAMES: @AFCWimbledon schoolboys playing at The Den. Thanks for the invite @MFC_Academy, brilliant day. Great experience for the lads
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JACK RUDONI . Congrats to @AFCWimbledon academy graduate @rudi_rudoni for winning. 🥇Young Player of the Year.🥇Player of the Year .🥇Junior Dons Player of the Year. #homegrownandhungry
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TOUR: @AFCWimbledon U18s have drawn with European giants @Atleti. 1-1. Excellent performance. Great progress lads. @LFEonline
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Good luck for the future @JoeBursik. 8 brilliant years of service @AFCWimbledon - we're all very proud! Work hard! #HomeGrownAndHungry
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‘The comeback is always greater then the set back’. To the academy legend and @AFCWimbledon warrior @w_nightingale - the academy are wishing you a speedy return from your latest injury 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
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2021/22 ACADEMY STATS. 1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ @efl league 1 starts for the @AFCWimbledon first team .8️⃣ senior debuts (all comps).2️⃣ Players received national call ups .🏆 U18s won the @efl Youth Alliance title (1st time ever).✅ Academy values were achieved. #homegrownandhungry #whatnext
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HOMEGROWN & HUNGRY . 7️⃣ debuts in last nights @PapaJohnsTrophy game vs @CPFC . 🔵 HALLARD.🟡 JENKINS .🔵 BARTLEY.🟡 CAMPBELL.🔵 SUTCLIFFE.🟡 SASU .🔵 OLANIYAN
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INTERNATIONAL: good luck to @AFCWimbledon U18s GK @JoeBursik who is today travelling out with the @England U17 Euro 2017 squad. Proud!
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ONE CLUB: 1st team Manager Wally Downes developing Playing out from the Back whilst locking up at the back with the @afcwimbledon U18s this morning. #Backtobusiness #opportunity #integration
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100 GAMES | congrats on @AFCWimbledon captain and academy graduate @w_nightingale for playing his 100th competitive game today for the club ⚽️💯 #legend #captain #oneofourown #homegrownandhungry
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NEW SIGNING | new addition to the academy but of a different kind. Today our very own ‘mini bus’ finally got delivered to academy today. The academy will share this with the foundation. ⚽️🚌🔥
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STADIUM CLEAR-UP: the @AFCWimbledon Youth Phase (U13 - U16) are busy helping to prepare the stadium for the new season! Great effort lads.
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MANCHESTER |. This afternoon the academy are up in Manchester to play @ManUtd and @BurnleyOfficial . Yesterday the boys visited Old Trafford ⚽️
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PAUL OSEW | academy graduate Paul Osew starts his first @SkyBetLeagueOne game today vs @theposhofficial. Well done to everyone who has played a part in this young mans journey, none more so then Mark Robinson and @James_Pearce01. ⚽️ #homegrownandhungry
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CONGRATULATIONS | the academy congratulates the girls U16s team who today won the League Cup after a 4-1 victory over Mole Valley. Heres Mae Robinson with Dad Mark (academies U18s coach and Head of Football) ⚽️ #COYDS
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AMBROSE NWADIKE |. The academy would like to send its love and prayers to the family of Ambrose Nwadike, who passed away earlier this week. 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏽❤️.
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PLAYER LED | . Recently the U9s designed and built their own player led session as part of our ‘player centred’ programme. Here are some clips of the morning ⚽️
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Ahead of the new potential season, let’s have a look at the some parts of development programme here at academy 📖⚽️ - there’s a few famous faces, who can you spot?
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17 year old Ben Harrison STARTS for @AFCWimbledon vs Accrington. Great day for the Academy & Ben. Homegrown & Hungry http://t.co/ZqNmnKE8Wf.
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DEVELOPMENT | . Yesterday the @AFCWimbledon U14s were tasked with listening to @mrjakehumphrey podcast with @kschmeichel1 and sharing how they were going to be a ‘positive influence’ when they return to training from tomorrow - here’s some of the chat
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BREAKING NEWS | . The academy are delighted to confirm the signings of Tobias, Jackson, David, Harry, Oscar, Chester & Rio. These new dons will make up our U9 squad for the new season 📝⚽️. #homegrownandhungry
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WHO IS IT?. Some of the @AFCWimbledon academy coaches were caught on camera today practicing what they preach. The big question is, who volleyed the ball ‘top bins?’. ⚽️🚀.Answers in comments
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WAITING ON A MIRACLE |. Here the U18s duet with @SeanMillisMusic with his latest single ‘Waiting on a miracle’ . Not only is it the duet you never knew you needed, but you’ll be pleased to hear it will never be released.
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