The Humble Realist Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 After today's result Wimbledon now higher in the pyramid than mk dons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great to see. It remains one of the most shameful days in the history of the FA when they described the formation of a breakaway club as a 'bad thing for football' When do they meet in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Just been on the AFC Wimbledon website and they are at FC Franchise on Saturday 10th December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Spandex Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 55 minutes ago, The Humble Realist said: After today's result Wimbledon now higher in the pyramid than mk dons And above the Gas ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great to see. Let's hope franchise football never happens again in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 11 hours ago, Judda said: Great to see. Let's hope franchise football never happens again in the UK. But hang on, the sags call us a 'plastic, franchise club...' so it must still be happening...OR they haven't a clue what 'franchise' actually means and it's a popular word to use in football when you feel envious, excluded and taken in by an owner who ain't as rich as they thought......yep, think I'll go with that explanation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Probably still my favorite football chant I've ever heard. Wimbledon against MK in the FA cup.... "Where were you when you were us!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 11 hours ago, Judda said: Great to see. Let's hope franchise football never happens again in the UK. Except when the they move the gAss franchise to another county. 43 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: But hang on, the sags call us a 'plastic, franchise club...' so it must still be happening...OR they haven't a clue what 'franchise' actually means and it's a popular word to use in football when you feel envious, excluded and taken in by an owner who ain't as rich as they thought......yep, think I'll go with that explanation... In American football, and Baseball , clubs have moved to other towns. They describe this as a franchise I understand, the 'Club' is the Franchise and they move to towns they are more wanted or more financially viable. This sounds like a club, owned by foreign investors , who's parent company are based off shore (Tax purposes ?) and currently squatting in Bristol , who may be moving the 'Franchise' to South Glos' . Just thinking out loud , I'm not fully conversant with all the nuances on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 AFC Wimbledon put a great tweet out just to rub it in a bit as well, fair play to them. I'd attach it, but I haven't got a clue how to do so It is a hell of an achievement in an incredibly short space of time. Long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 If AFC Wimbledon finish above the franchise at the end of the season, I think it'll be time for MK Dons to finally ditch the last part of their name. They'll have done what the Football League said they couldn't do. Enough time has passed for MK Dons to have a legitimate fan base, and while they probably shouldn't be in the Football League in the first place, I think ditching the Dons name will be enough to release the stigma surrounding their club. Re-brand to Milton Keynes FC, and build from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 6 hours ago, Woodsy said: AFC Wimbledon put a great tweet out just to rub it in a bit as well, fair play to them. I'd attach it, but I haven't got a clue how to do so It is a hell of an achievement in an incredibly short space of time. Long may it continue I had a look on their twitter account to try and post it for you, but can't see any tweet rubbing it in....can you give me a clue?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 10 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I had a look on their twitter account to try and post it for you, but can't see any tweet rubbing it in....can you give me a clue?! Probably this one I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Good old AFC Sanctimonius. Kingsmeadow used to be Kingstonian's stadium, and Kingstonian's stadium alone. We went there in 2001. Ask a diehard Kingstonian fan for their opinion of AFC Wimbledon and you might just be surprised at their response.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 52 minutes ago, cider-manc said: Probably this one I'd think. Think you've been taken in by a spoof account - the one you've shown has 368 followers, whereas the official club twitter account is @AFCWimbledon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 9 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Think you've been taken in by a spoof account - the one you've shown has 368 followers, whereas the official club twitter account is @AFCWimbledon Doh! Didn't even check to be honest- just saw it being retweeted a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 10 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Think you've been taken in by a spoof account - the one you've shown has 368 followers, whereas the official club twitter account is @AFCWimbledon Bugger - thought it was a brave tweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 11 hours ago, cider-manc said: Probably this one I'd think. 10 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Think you've been taken in by a spoof account - the one you've shown has 368 followers, whereas the official club twitter account is @AFCWimbledon Do you know, I don't even care if it is a spoof or a fans account , love the sentiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Really is a double embarrassment for MK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 17 hours ago, North London Red said: Good old AFC Sanctimonius. Kingsmeadow used to be Kingstonian's stadium, and Kingstonian's stadium alone. We went there in 2001. Ask a diehard Kingstonian fan for their opinion of AFC Wimbledon and you might just be surprised at their response.... There was a very good article in 442 a few months ago which explored the very same issue. It didn`t make good reading if you admire all things AFC Wimbledon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 42 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: There was a very good article in 442 a few months ago which explored the very same issue. It didn`t make good reading if you admire all things AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon stole their ground, bit hypocritical bit everyone lives Wimbledon so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I got talking to a Kingstonian fan on a holiday a couple of years ago. He mentioned about the cup game, particularly the game at Ashton. Anyway he talked about Wimbledon and how there's a lot of feeling that the ground had been stolen but in his opinion he felt the club would have folded without the Wimbledon money and thus would have lost the ground anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I've often wondered how many (if any) MK fans used to support the "original" Wimbledon and stuck with them as they changed their identity, despite the formation of AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 37 minutes ago, Offside said: I've often wondered how many (if any) MK fans used to support the "original" Wimbledon and stuck with them as they changed their identity, despite the formation of AFC. I'm the same. I remember being a part of the #5KtoMK and wondering who all the 40+ year olds used to support or what not. It really is a plastic joke of a club. Zero passion. Zero history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 From this it doesn'tsound as if Kingstonian get too bad a deal and given that the ground is still owned by the council I can't see how it was stolen? If AFC manage to secure the Plough Lane site of the dog track then I would imagine Kingstonians would get first option on the lease. "The freehold of the site is owned by Kingston Council. The leasehold, which safeguards the site for the borough's football team, was originally held by Kingstonian FC but is currently owned by AFC Wimbledon, having been purchased from the previous owners in March 2003. A condition of the lease is purportedly a renewable 25-year sub-lease to Kingstonian, who are also guaranteed the first pre-season friendly of AFC Wimbledon's first team squad as a home fixture for Kingstonian. The idea is the takings from that first fixture should cover Kingstonian's rent, which is reportedly fixed for the term of the sub-lease" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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