*** New year, new blog *** In the mix Wimbledon ended 2024 firmly in the promotion shake up. Here I look at some things that need to happen in order to stay there. As always, comments, retweets and shares appreciated. Happy New Year!

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Enjoyable family outing to watch #AFCWWomen vs Plymouth. Tough to lose 2-1 at the death. Thought Plymouth improved as game went on after strong start by Dons. Latter stages not helped by the sin bins. Dior Knorr stood out for Dons throughout and took her goal well.

@yellowandblue88 @TeachesPrimary Do think we need to balance that with freshness of players and preventing injuries. Just not sure if Browne can start back-to-back games (so whether can start vs Crewe and Salford). He's playing in L2 because of his injury issues. Not an easy balance.

@bestformofwit @WHADmedia Agree, though I didn't know what team we'd put out yesterday and specifically whether Browne would start (so not sure Accy would have). Think on Tuesday we'll see Browne behind Stevens and Bugiel.

@ATKfootball Definitely agree with that. Also think Hippolyte is very good in tight spaces and maybe needs to be utilised a bit more.

@yellowandblue88 I'm sure Browne & Stevens will come in for Sasu and (probably) Kelly vs Crewe. Were never going to start Browne in both games. Do agree with you but spotted from yesterday that Sasu had 33 touches vs 10 for Kelly. So suggests he was 'in the game' even if end product lacking.

@bestformofwit @WHADmedia Can see that, but the usual 343 (would see it as a back 3 myself) is not short of attacking threats. 3 forwards, wing backs that can create and score. Sure JJ will also see that though we've not scored many goals, our PPG over last 10-12 games is top 3 level.

@WHADmedia Really interesting though. Quite a big drop off in goals but higher PPG since switching to the front 3.

@woodypiersaway Think it might be a Trigger's broom scenario.

Thought today was one we needed to be looking to win with our top 3 aspirations. Will obvs look a better point if we get all 3 on Tuesday. Positives are we will presumably have Tilley, Stevens & Browne in the starting XI vs a Crewe team that are clearly struggling at the moment.

@rezla That was my only time there too. Some quite notable wins there. The 4-3 was quite a pivotal early game in our promotion season. The 5-1 Assal's big breakout (know he scored before). And the 2-0 the last win under Robbo (and our last win for 8 months).

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Enjoyed playing Angus Loughran to Lee and Danny's Skinner and Baddiel. Give the latest @WomblesDream an episode a listen if you haven't already. PS - just discovered that Loughran/Statto was 28 when Fantasy Football started. Madness.

@PrestonsWomble Sounds like you/we are due a win!

@woodypiersaway Our tinfoil FA Cup. Left picture Wimbledon vs Doncaster November 2019. Right is Tonbridge Angels vs Harborough Town November 2024.

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@Donsboy1988 @WomblesDream @ChipsFinch @DannyBaker1983 Think Tilley has been great. Just my view but think Neufville would be slightly (only slightly) harder to replace. His pace and way he occupies defenders so crucial for us. Tilley has more assists but you'd expect that given he takes (v. good) set pieces.