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** NEW BLOG **
A rare departure from the usual nerdy stats stuff to give a personal tale about 2nd March 2024, Ronan Curtis, Wimbledon, memories, emotions, life... what it all means.
Hopefully will help get in the mood before tomorrow's game.
COYDs!!!
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Jack Currie has now played every minute in 32 straight league and FA Cup games. Last time he wasn't on the pitch was after being subbed off after 83 mins vs Crewe on 16 Sept. That's 2,880 straight minutes (+ stoppage time). Decent effort.
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Was v. impressed with Kelly today. Tireless running, good movement, pace in behind, brave for 1st goal. Don't think he did much wrong with 2nd half chances. Looked in control/confident carrying the ball. Thought he was sure to score but Farman did brilliantly on both occasions.
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Weird stat after the last couple of years...
Since Wimbledon lost a 2 goal lead against Crewe on 16 Sept, we've taken the lead in 14 games (9 league, 5 cup) and won every single one of them.
Have become rock solid leaders (stats-wise at least), less good after going behind.
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Had been wondering what happened to Jack Currie as couldn't see him in the corner celebrations. Turns out he was in the South Stand!
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Think JJ deserves loads of credit again. Once more started with loads of intensity but Swindon posed a threat before HT with their tactical switch. JJ active in addressing it with the shape change at HT and having pace + pace up top with Ali and Neufville. Worked a treat.
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Jake Reeves with 92 successful passes today (out of 100 attempted). The most from any Wimbledon player in a game this season.
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Loads of credit to JJ, Skiverton & the rest of the coaching staff today. We could all see the issues but harder to find solutions. I had no idea how we should've lined up. Big call to switch the formation - first time we've departed from a back 4 all season - and worked a treat.
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Pleasingly comfortable win. Lovely to see Bugiel grab a brace. 10 for the season now, equals his best return since his FotMob stats began. Lee Brown excellent again, didn't put a foot wrong. Reeves and Little ran the midfield. Currie tireless down the left. Youuuuu Dons!!!
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A fantastic night for the club. Found it so much more enjoyable than the Arsenal game a couple of years back. Gave our all & loads of great performances. A proper Wimbledon night & a game group of Wimbledon players that we can all get behind. Lots to be excited about.
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Brilliant afternoon at Plough Lane. Thought we were brilliant. Up there with our most complete performances - hardly put a foot wrong for 90+ minutes. Huge credit to JJ and the coaching staff - was really not expecting us to be that good with the key players out. COYDs!!!
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Sasu with 5 successful dribbles today. He attempted 9 - no lack of confidence in his first league start! Sasu is twice his size but a bit reminiscent of watching Assal at times - anticipation when he gets the ball, running past players, getting kicked. Hugely exciting prospect.
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This is a lovely angle of Ali's hattrick goal. Superb take, turn and finish.
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Outstanding afternoon at Plough Lane. JJ should get loads of credit for the team set up - worked perfectly. Little was tenaciously brilliant throughout. Ali the best forward in L2 by a mile; the challenge, run and finish for the 4th breathtaking. Two brilliant pens from Reeves.
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Thanks to all who have followed and especially read the blogs this year. I love researching and writing them, more so when the team is doing well and there's lots to be positive about! It does genuinely mean a lot to see how many people read them and seem to enjoy them.
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Some stats based expansion on "they hardly had a sniff". Harrogate had 4 shots, only 1 from inside the box and an xG of 0.18. If you're only allowing an opponent 1 shot in the box when you're 1-0 up for 90 minutes you're doing something right.
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What an absolutely pathetic football club they are.
Anyway, I look forward to the FA fining every club whose players celebrate in front of opposition fans from now on.
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FotMob produce radar charts to show how players compare to others in their position. Bugiel's really interesting/impressive. Not too many goals or shots (apart from vs. Ramsgate!) but best in class at defending from the front. Brilliant signing & a proper Wimbledon player.
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Highly pleasing to win with a couple of set pieces. Loads of possession for Notts Co but didn't do loads with it. Huge credit to JJ, Skiverton and co for how defensively organised we're looking without our first choice CBs. O'Toole magnificent. Bugiel a warrior. Youuuu Dons!!!
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Though Tilley put in a massive shift today. Looks absolutely knackered at the end. Some lovely touches/link up play but also worked tirelessly. Won 6 tackles; no one else won more than 1!
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A few stats from the last few months...
Only Sutton have beaten us in the league since 8 October
Just 1 defeat in 14 now
4 goals conceded in last 11 games - and 2 of them penalties (other 2 from Sutton)
May not be the most exciting team around but certainly extremely solid.
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Last 39 games in league and cup...
When Wimbledon score first:
Won 17
Drawn 1
Lost 0
When Wimbledon concede first:
Won 1
Drawn 1
Lost 14
(+ 5 nil-nil draws)
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Lots of talk about loan players recently so thought I'd have a go at putting together a best loan XI since promotion to L2 in 2011. Here's what I came up with, followed by a thread on decisions for each position...
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Nice stat. Wimbledon have the most goals from high turnovers in League 2. (Scoring after winning the ball less than 40 metres from the opposition’s goal). Pressing high/forcing errors definitely a big strength of our game.
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Am I the only idiot looking at the table and fixtures and thinking that 2 wins could still do it? Obvs main issue is that we don't really do wins.
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Another observation from last night was the extent that Reeves orchestrated pretty much everything. Constantly talking, directing, even telling Tzanev whether to go long or short. Looks a perfect captain. The speed and ease he moved the ball also a joy to watch.
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Maybe a bit overshadowed by McLean's superb finish but it was a fantastic cross from Isaac to set it up. Lovely pace & whip on it. Obvs helps to have someone at the back post to volley it in!
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***NEW BLOG***
Early season stats: lots to like
Covers defensive record, Tilley, Ali, attacking aggression & squad age profile. A nice blog to write after a good start to the season.
As always, comments, retweets and shares all welcome!
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Another brilliant win today. Especially pleasing to keep a clean sheet with such a young back 4 - aged 23, 20, 20 and 20, and 3 of them academy products. Loads of credit to JJ and the squad. Don't think any of us were expecting 7 points from Orient, Salford and Tranmere...!
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Very enjoyable Q&A with JJ, Terry and Craig Cope tonight. First one I've been to for a while, but all three were very impressive. Clear the three of them work really well together as a team, and good news it will continue for a while longer.
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Interesting stat from yesterday's game. The Dons 3 centre backs collectively completed 40 passes. That's a season low. Next lowest was v Bradford last week (51). Highest was v Barrow (228). Definitely points to a switch of plan to get ball forward quicker (a welcome switch IMO).
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Just done the Plough Lane stadium tour. Very enjoyable and informative. Matt the tour guide did a great job. Highly recommended. Also had added bonus of seeing the players training on the pitch.
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Great job for Robbo. Really pleased for him and sure he'll be a big success there. A bit sad that he didn't get the chance to show what he could do with us with a proper structure around him.
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In happier news, the kids enjoyed their day at PL yesterday. Think they are less bothered about the football than me, thankfully. Do think the set up at PL is really great for families/young kids.
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Thoroughly enjoyed the Junior Dons Christmas Party. Brilliantly organised by the volunteers and great to see all the players there. Though not sure my youngest enjoyed meeting Father Christmas!
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Proper Wimbledon performance that. Look so much more organised. Lots of pride watching our homegrown front 3 (20, 20 and 19) giving it everything in the stadium we built. We're still in with a shout...
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Delighted for Bugiel to score. He does outstanding work for the team. I wondered pre-season whether some teams would overrun us in MF. Hasn't happened yet, in no small part due to Bugiel essentialy playing both up front and in midfield. Both target man & midfield terrier.
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Brilliant win. Really upped the intensity start of 2nd half and unlucky to only get one in that spell. Defended box brilliantly in last 20 mins. Great team performance but thought Biler was excellent again and really impressed by Little - gave us just what we've needed in the MF.
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82 league games under JJ so far. 25 of them without either Assal or Al-Hamadi starting (sadly they never played together).
5 wins from those 25 games. 14 goals scored. Failed to score in 15 of the 25 games. 7 nil nils.
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Thought both halves today demonstrated how much we missed Omar. Goal was great but equally loved the sliding tackle at left back. Really hope his knock is nothing serious (same for Gordon, who looks a really good addition).
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Was pleasing to see my kids recreating some scenes from yesterday's game after it finished. Though mainly seemed to be throwing themselves to the floor and writhing around in (pretend) pain. Nice to see Harry Pell influencing the next generation!
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Will be sad not to see Assal in a Wimbledon shirt anymore. Loved watching a home grown player who created that buzz of excitement when he got on the ball. Not irreplaceable, but clear from the games he's missed this season that it leaves a big hole in our attacking threat.
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Think a big part of our defensive control is pace at the back, which means we can defend high up and keep them asay from our goal (and Harrogate didn’t have pace to get in behind). Can't recall the last time we had a back 4 as quick as Ogundere, Lewis, Johnson & Currie.
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I had emails from two separate people at the club after 10pm last night in response to my ST not arriving. I know the ticketing situation is not always perfect but clear that lots of people at the club are working (and do work) incredibly hard. Thanks Mat/Mandy!
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Shame how season has fizzled out. Obvs less on Walsall now but could do with a result. Would be v. disappointing to finish in bottom half after spending almost all season on fringe of playoffs. Pleased for Kelly - looked good without scoring & written off too early by some IMO.
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Feel like some talk of our demise is a bit overstated/premature. Franchise & Wrexham sit 1st & 2nd in form table over last 10 games. Playing both away without Ali & Omar was always going to be tough. All about how we react now, but have done that pretty well after earlier losses.
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Magnificent news about Omar signing his new contract. Such an important player for us. His sock sponsors (my 3 and 4 year old) will also be delighted to extend their deal.
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Loads of brilliant performances but think Jack Currie deserves a big mention. Up against one of the biggest threats in L2 in Theo Archibald but always had the better of him, frustrated him, and eventually saw him off as he was subbed midway through the 2nd half.
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That was a different kind of win. Didn't quite click going forward but superb defensive control. Harrogate barely had a sniff.
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Really don't get Lewis's 2nd yellow yesterday. On the halfway line, didn't go to ground, no aggression. A tiny bit late. Just a standard foul, give the free kick and get on with the game. Never a booking in a million years, and think he only committed two fouls in the game.
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I thought this was an excellent update. Transparent and informative.
💬 Following one of the most frenetic transfer windows at AFC Wimbledon with eight players leaving – some unexpectedly - and seven coming in, Club Chair Mick Buckley lifts the lid on that frantic January.
#AFCW
🟡🔵
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The 5-1 win vs Walsall was the 35th league game under Jackson that Wimbledon have played without either Assal or Al-Hamadi starting - and the first time in those games we've scored more than 2 goals. Hopefully a sign of good things to come next season!
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Just seen the Robbo news. Overriding emotion is sadness for him. I don't think anyone can fault his commitment and impact on the club over many years. Unclear where we go from here both short-term (no real candidates to step up internally, even on interim basis?) and longer-term.
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Really grew into that after a slow start and deserved the win. Proper solid, mature and controlled 2nd half. Thought both full backs were superb. Maghoma had a very good game too.
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Thought we were really good today, bar first 15 mins. Brilliant hattrick from Ali. Bugiel a real handful. Reeves & Little brilliant. Little especially - really drove the team on after slow start. And what a league debut from Sasu. Must be an absolute nightmare to defend against.
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Enjoyed JJ's quiet satisfaction here. A big win but not getting carried away. Nice to see him so happy in the job after some tough times.
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Not the prettiest game but a big 3 points. Thought Colchester's front 2, Akinde & Tovide, were a real handful. Credit to JJ for the subs & change of shape. Beautiful cross from Assal for the equaliser. Biler my MOTM. Superb throughout and his 1 vs 1 defending again outstanding.
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We increasingly look a very good football team.
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@9yrspodcast
@MeadowAFCW
@TheDonsTrust
@sameoldwombles
@STARReading
@WomblesDream
They're trying to keep their club alive. Seems to me the pitch invasion/abandonment was v. effective in getting their plight coverage and building support, incl. from the Port Vale fans at the game. So fully justified IMO.
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Not the best game for defences but think Currie had a big impact on getting us playing higher up pitch in 2nd half. Fevrier caused him issues early on (as he does to lots of opponents) but JC was super aggressive after HT & pushed Fevrier back towards his own goal. Top full back.
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First time we've won 3 in a row since April 2021 (early Mark Robinson). And first time in front of fans since October 2019 (early Glyn Hodges). Top team this.
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Also brilliant to see 2008-09 (rightful!) player of the year Ben Judge and goalscorer extrodianare
@mainy10
after the game. That Conference South winning season probably my favourite ever season. Great to see so many ex-players attending and loving Plough Lane!
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*** NEW BLOG ***
Goals hard to come by
Here I look at some of the stats behind Wimbledon's recent scoring troubles.
As always, comments, retweets and shares appreciated!
#AFCW
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Great way to finish the season. Was a fun game to watch. Brilliant hattrick from Bugiel. So happy he's signed for another couple of years. Currie and Brown combined superbly down the left. Loved Curtis's goal. It's been a decent season and lots to build on.
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15 IN A ROW!!!
Weird stat after the last couple of years...
Since Wimbledon lost a 2 goal lead against Crewe on 16 Sept, we've taken the lead in 14 games (9 league, 5 cup) and won every single one of them.
Have become rock solid leaders (stats-wise at least), less good after going behind.
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**NEW BLOG**
Here I consider what we can learn from a couple of other clubs in L1 (Gillingham & Cambridge) both in the short term & longer term.
Special thanks to
@AlexJCambs
for the great insight on Cambridge.
Comments, RTs and shares always welcome!
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*** NEW BLOG ***
Holding leads
Here I look at Wimbledon's pleasing new habit of turning leads into wins, a big contrast from the last two seasons.
As always, comments, retweets and shares appreciated!
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Good news that Little and Reeves are available for tomorrow. Bar Curtis, can get pretty much out strongest XI out. I'd like to see an attacking 442, something like...
Bass
Biler Lewis Johnson Currie
Neufville Reeves Little Gordon
Kelly Bugiel
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Expanding on this a bit...
Wimbledon goals scored per game since start of last season:
With Assal starting: 1.30
With Al-Hamadi: 1.51
With neither starting: 0.66
82 league games under JJ so far. 25 of them without either Assal or Al-Hamadi starting (sadly they never played together).
5 wins from those 25 games. 14 goals scored. Failed to score in 15 of the 25 games. 7 nil nils.
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Can't quite fathom that last 30 minutes. Did Crawley make a tactical switch we couldn't deal with? Was it down to our subs? Up (down) there with the 1st half in the home game vs Accrington. Just miles off it. Feel graphic below neatly sums up the game.
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Little's goal brilliant (and he was deserved MOTM) but Reeves also deserves big credit for the quick FK. Kind of sums up mentality change this season. Last season would've won FK and played for time. This season want to stay on the front foot, play quick and try to extend lead.
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*** NEW BLOG ***
A challenging spell
I take a look at some of the stats behind Wimbledon's recent poor form, as well as how the season to date is shaping up.
As always, retweets, shares and comments welcome!
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Definitely leaning towards wanting Sasu part of the squad rather than loaned out. Last night a great advert for why you need 4 wide MF options in a 442. Will often change wingers in games so scope for both Sasu & McLean to get lots of minutes (assuming we don't sign anyone else).
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Would personally not be in a rush to commit too much of the incoming funds now. Playoffs would be nice but I think even if Assal has stayed we'd have been short. Better to wait till the summer when we'll have more time to assess things and more players will be available.
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24 league games without a win clearly dreadful but maybe the most shocking stat is that we've actually taken the lead in 10 of them.
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Points per game tracker...
This season - blue line
Last season - red line
2015-16 (promotion year) - yellow line
Black line is average PPG needed for playoffs based on last 10 L2 seasons (works out at 71 points over the season).
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Average positions from yesterday. Thought difference between Johnson (6) & Ogundere (33) interesting, if unsurprising. Johnson prob 10 yards deeper. Think Neufville suffered from no attacking support from full back. Johnson filling in well at LB but hopefully Currie back soon.
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Really good read. Craig Cope clearly doing a great job. Interesting that we were hopeful of bringing L-Evans back in the window but no scope due to his form for Stockport. Is a big loss. Surely a top target for the summer if Stockport go up and don't want to keep him.
With the transfer window now closed, we caught up with Craig Cope for an insight into the meticulous planning that brought in six new signings during January ⤵️
#AFCW
🟡🔵
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Very sad news about Joe Kinnear. Led us to so many amazing moments in the 90s that were a huge part of my Wimbledon obsessed childhood. RIP Joe.
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Conscious this may age badly, but seems unlikely to me that Bristol City would pay what we'd want for Currie given he has 18 months left on his contract. Always the argument that player could down tools & "force the move" but Currie seems about the least likely player to do that.
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May have been said before but striking similarities between Reeves' play to start off the move for the winner, and his run in the Accrington playoff game to set up Taylor's goal. Sure someone more technically adept than me can clip them up and put them side-by-side.
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Quite impressive that we've a) committed the most fouls per game in L2, and b) not had a single player suspended through totting up of yellow cards (and 37 game mark for that now passed). Another improvement from last season. Obvs have had a few suspensions through red cards.
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Clearly we're expected to win but still impressed by how much pace and intensity we played with in that 1st half.
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Pretty much every soft play/toddler class I take my kids to there is at least one other kid wearing some Wimbledon merchandise. Definitely feel properly rooted back in the local community now.
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Big win tonight & fully deserved. Thought we outfought Walsall & played some decent stuff. Two CBs and Broome were excellent. Really like Little further forward. Looked like a team playing for their manager and credit to JJ for the big call to start Pierre.
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Was a great event. Brilliantly organised and great to see the full squad there on the back of Salford away and mixing with the kids. My two really enjoyed it - just hope the 2 year old is over her fears of Haydon and Father Christmas by next year!
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Seems like Saturday's team pretty much picks itself (assuming no incomings/surprise absentees).
Bass
Biler Lewis Johnson Currie
Reeves Ball Little
Tilley Davison Sasu
In something like a 433. McLean the only attacking options we'd have on the bench as things stand.
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Think that's Jennings' 3rd MOTM award in not many more games for Whitehawk (goal today too). Interesting what plan is for him next season. Obvs young but potential to offer more attacking threat from CM than the current senior players there. Definitely a v. exciting prospect.
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Clearly not the most exciting game today but guess it's a decent point. Tzanev, the two CBs and Little good again. We continue to be solid and hard to beat but lacking in attacking threat. Would like to see Davison and Al-Hamadi as a front 2. Also Currie back in.
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Brilliant win in Youth Cup. Dons excellent 2nd half. Folkes great handling. Back 4 all did well & thought Cotton, at RB, had a v. strong game. Sidwell integral at base of MF. Great pen from Jennings & ran the show in injury time. Super quick feet from Clarke to win pen. COYDs!!!
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I see Harry Smith was sent off for Sutton today for violent conduct (a stamp). Probably a 3 game ban, so would be out of our game next Saturday.
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Also think JJ deserves massive credit for tonight. May have been a temptation to go 532, sit deep, try to contain them and hope for the odd counter attack or set piece. But set the team up to play with aggression, press them high, get in their faces, and got the reward.
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Lovely stuff.
Sheer class from ex
@AFCWimbledon
manager
@Mark6Robinson
.
He gets a tube home with family after the match at his new club
@ChelseaFC
.
Fans sing ROBBO songs all the way.
A privilege to see him quieten us as we stop at Wimbledon & with a tear in his eye say "Thank you"
Great night!
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***NEW BLOG***
Experience matters?
I take a look at the age profile of Wimbledon's squad and what changes might be needed ahead of next season.
As always, comments, retweets and shares welcome!
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Another big night of defending from the front for Bugiel. 5 tackles won (3 more than anyone else).
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Loads of massively deserved praise for JJ's tactics but also a brilliant call to put Reeves on pens. I was surprised it wasn't Tilley (missed one but not a bad pen) & sure he'd have wanted it. But great call to switch to Reeves & hopefully now found our long term penalty taker!
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Not the 3 points we wanted today but I thought there was lots to like in the performance. Players certainly gave everything. I also had a moment halfway through the 2nd half of quietly thinking just how amazing watching Wimbledon at Plough Lane is. A good day, all in all.
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Enjoyed the family fun day at Plough Lane today. Was a great turn out, despite the rain. Clear that loads of local kids/families are getting into the club. Great to see and bodes well for the future. Also nice to take the kids for a stroll on the pitch!
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