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       I JUST WONDERED IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT 
         
         WIMBLEDON F.C.
    
    
    
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SUBURB::WAITEG "MILLWALL PRIDE OF SOUTH LONDON"        1 line  28-JUL-1992 13:28
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    No thanks!!!!

    
       BUT NO ONE LIKES YOU.
    
    
    

    Ok what do you wanna talk about.  Your away following or maybe lack off
    it maybe the fact that your squatters and you don't have a ground.
    
    I'm willing to listen.
    
    Cheers
    Gary  
    
    

    They do have a ground .....
    
    
    
    	..... it's called Stamford Bridge ;-)

     
    AT LEAST AT SELHURST PARK WE DON'T HIDE OUR AWAY SUPPORTERS BEHIND 
    
    FLOODLIGHTS (LIKE CERTAIN SOUTH LONDON CLUBS THAT SHALL REMAIN 
    
    NAMELESS),AND WE KNOW WE'LL BE SEEING PREIMIER LEAGUE FOOTIE!
    
    BUT AS 4 AWAY SUPPORTERS I CAN'T EXPLAIN THE SUDDEN DROP OF THE 
    
    ALREADY BAD TURN OUTS THE LAST 1-2 SEASONS.
    
        I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT THE FACT THAT W/DON ARE SUCH A 
    
    YOUNG CLUB IN LEAGUE FOOTBALL TERMS DOES EXPLAIN FOR THE SMALL 
    
    FOLLOWING,ie YOU LOSE THE FATHER TO SON SUPPORT THAT IS THE 
    
    BACKBONE OF MOST CLUBS,BUT THAT SAID THE RECENT DROP IN SUPPORT 
    
    DOES THROW MY EXCUSES OUT THE WINDOW.
    
          MAYBE ITS JUST THAT NO-ONE LIKES US !!!
    

    and more to the point, we _hate_ people that SHOUT
    
    especially this early in the morning ...

    
    And I wish you'd stop saying
    
    No one likes you
    
    
    Cos
    
    
    No one likes us
    
    
    
    
    One more thing that concerns me is the fact that you've complained about
    our away end.  HOW THE HELL WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT THE VIEW IS LIKE WHEN
    YOUR TEAM DIDN'T EVEN FEEL THE BLOODY END.  IF YOUR STUCK BEHIND THE
    FLOODLIGHT THEN MOVE.    

    
    For the record the two most recent meetings at the Den,Wimbledon were
    
     only given half the away end which was filled.
    
    
     

    For your record the end was not 100% fall and therefore it would have
    been a waste of time giving you all the end.  And saying you outsang us
    is just being stupid.

    
    Well, after giving Oldham a damn good thrashing over the weekend (5-2)
    
    just watch as our usual run of good results over christmas continues
    
    and by mid Jan, we will be safely mid table.
    
    	Gooodbye you Eagles..........luv it!!!!!
    
    

    
    Wimbledon got a dubious 'special mention' on the world service on
    Saturday. Apparantly only 6000 (ish) supporters turned up to watch
    them. Was it raining? 
    
    Al.

    Make that 3,000 (ish).
    
    
    Gary

    
    To be honest I thought they'd said 3000 (ish), but then I thought
    'surely not 3000 - even Barnsley get more than that' - so I doubled it!
    
    

    Does anybody know what Wimbledon's biggest crowd is????
    
    
    Gary

    
    
    3000 (ish)   ;^)
    
    That's why they got a special mention!

    
    
    When do Wimbledon EVER get a crowd !!!!!    :)
    
    How many away fans do the wombles have??!?!
    
    mac

    
    
>>>    How many away fans do the wombles have??!?!
    
    About 50 - same as Notts County......   :-)
    
    Have they left Plough lane for good - or will they be moving back ? I
    can't see them surviving for two long if they stay at Selhurst.
    
    Paul
    

    >>>I can't see them surviving for two long if they stay at Selhurst.
    
    
    Thats a shame:-))

If there are any Wimbledon fans using this conference,could you give a list of
the remaining Home games untill the end of the season.

Steve.

    
    
    "more nonsense in a minute ..."
    
    
    Mmm you don't joke Steve do you !.
    
    Gazzer

    Well somebody asked for Wimbledon's Home Fixtures for the rest of the
    Season. I'm not sure they will be read but here goes:-
    
    Feb 12  Newcastle
    Feb 19  Man U (FA Cup 5)
    	    Oldham(tba)
    Mar  5  Norwich
    Mar 26  Leeds
    Mar 29  Blackburn
    Apr  4  Liverpool
    Apr 16  Man U
    Apr 30  Tottenham
    
    A tough home schedule to end the season. Oh one game I forgot- May 15
    Cup Final 	
                                               

Paul,

thanks for the fixture list.I actually support Chelsea,but I have an unfortunate
relative who follows the wombles.We were thinking of going along to watch them.
Seeing the teams they have left to play the fixtures look pretty good.

Steve.

    
    
    	What's the status with ARDLEY .
    
    	We have a local Fantasy league going in our office and he is in
    	my team . I noticed he has not been playing recently .
    	Is it time to transfer him ?
    
    	Bill

    He's got a broken ankle and is out for two months.
    

    
    
    	Many thanks to stu from the SNS 
    
    	p.s. I thought you were an Eaglet
    
    	Bill ( who was once on a course with you in Gillingham
    		or somewhere near there )

    Wrong Eaglet I'm afraid - Stu Panes doesn't sink to answering Wombles
    questions - only we unprincipled Sales people (who are supposed not to
    read notes :-) ) venture into such murky waters!
    
    Paul Pateman - the other of the Selhurst Two
    
    (Course? I've never been to Gillingham!)

          <<< Note 173.28 by YUPPY::PATEMAN "Some Fantastic Place" >>>
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>    Wrong Eaglet I'm afraid - Stu Panes doesn't sink to answering Wombles
>    questions - 

     Thats because I don't know the answers. 

      Stuart

Well it's a while since anybody has entered a note here so...

Settle a dispute if you will...

What relation is John Fashanu to Justin Fashanu ?

Thank You ,

Peter.

P.S 

And...

Why hasn't anybody tried to buy Dean Holdsworth from the Wombles ?

    Estranged brothers - when John found out that Justin was gay he disowned
    him - what a prat with his pumped up machoism.
    
    Paul.
    

	I think it was the affair with Bet Lynch in the Rovers (not 
Blackburn) that forced the estrangement. Also I think John dropped his soap 
in the showers one day...regretted it ever since.

And the answer to this one?

Why hasn't anybody tried to buy Dean Holdsworth from the Wombles ?

    Suprise, suprise! Wimbledon are leading the chase for the 1.5 mill
    rated Kevin Francis who stands about 6'13" high. You can just imagine
    Kinnear giving a team talk now.
    
    "OK lads, Fash is out, Kev is in, so let's start playing to feet now".
    
    Erm...perhaps not.
    
    Paul.
    

    isn't 6 feet 13 the same as 7 feet 1?   

    Andrew, you've been in the States too long. Didn't you know that
    following EC directive No.192.100.46 Sect D Revision III the foot has
    been made metric. There are now 100 inches in a foot, 10 feet in one
    yard, and 100 yards in one mile.
    
    Paul.
    

    Paul,
    
    I may have been here too long you're right - last night I watched 
    Sampdoria v Newcastle on TV and the commentator described Newcastle
    as one of the top clubs in England - didn't they win the Fairs cup
    in the 60s or something!
    
    Regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

    
    Why wasn't Holdsworth playing Saturday? I know he has some kind of
    injury, any idea who bad it is??
    
    Tony
    
    

    
    Shock! Horror! Dean Holdsworth has handed in a transfer request today.
    
    Any money Arsenal buy him!
    
    Tony
    
    

    
    	Don't be too surprised if Man Utd table an offer for Holdsworth.
    
    	Andy.

The interview with Joe Kinnear yesterday showed one pretty pissed off guy. He
believes that Holdsworth has already been approached by a club and that is why
he has tabled his request. Sam the man said " Ohhh golly golly ,It is out of de
question that we be selling our Deano for ay monies".

Peter.

	And why's that???

Has anyone got any idea whether Deano is fit this weekend or has he gone to 
Manccie already?

    I think he's fit. He's quoted as saying "I'll play my heart out for the
    club until I leave". Yeh sure.
    
    Tony
    
    

    
        
    Does anyone know the situation with Robbie Earle . Is he injured ?
    transferred ? Dropped ?
    
    He's in my Daily Mirror fantasy team .
    
                         Don

He's injured. Should be back soonish though.

    I've heard that FASH is on his way back to the DONS for a greatly
    reduced Fee. Whats happened to him at Villa? FASH was at Selhurst Park
    on Saturday.
    
    Paul   

    I heard that Fash was back - but playing against the Dons for Villa.
    Not resigning.   I did here that Kiwomya and another were signing for
    the Dons though.
    
    
    Gazzer

    He probably realises that he could well get taken to the cleaners by
    his current action after they decided to allow his previous
    disciplinary record as evidence for the plaintiff.
    
    Then again BFR could have realised that he was just plain s**T ;-)
    
    Stuart

    Yes I've heard that Kinnear has signed Ekoku, he is also interested in
    Chris Kiwomya from Ipswhich. It looks certain that he will sell Holdsworth
    for #3M + my guess is to Man U.
    
    If this happens he will find it difficult to keep Barton but he will
    be taking over the Spurs job from Ossie anyway.
    
    And my final prediction Bobby Gould to return as Manager.
    
    The action off the pitch is more interesting than the action on it.
    
    Paul                                  
    
    
    
    

    MOVEMENT FOR THE CANONISATION OF VINNEY JONES
    
    Names are urgently needed for a petition in support of the canonisation
    of Vinney Jones. This will be submitted to the Vatican later this year.
    
    Please send a response to the St. Vinney Supporter's Club!
    
    

Is a cannon really necessary?  A knife to the genitals would be sufficient.

    Sean
    
    I understand that Cannonisation requires prove of 3 miracles in
    Vinnie's case there are 2:-
    
    1.  He's still playing Premiership football
    2.  He's still playing football
    
    Maybe we should take it a step at a time he should first play for
    England.
    
    Paul

    
    	re .56..
    
    	Nice one Matt. That's more like it...8-)
    
    	Andy.

    
    Can anyone confirm as to the likelyhood of Robbie Earle playing 
    again this side of Christmas?
    
    A Fantasy Football Manager (shortly for the chop)
    

    >> Yo Wombles out there! 
    
    There aren't any, and considering the Wombles only have a regular home
    crowd of 17, it's hardly surprising.
    
    Al.

	Vinny Jones has had a call up from Wales!

	Apparently his papa was born in North Wales so he 
	qualifies to play for them.

	CTT	

We've been going on about this for ages in a special little topic devoted to 
Wales being desperate.  BTW it's his grannie, I think.

        <<< Note 173.62 by CHEFS::GEORGEM "Land of dope and tories." >>>

>Wales being desperate.  BTW it's his grannie, I think.

She, apparently hasn't the pace of young Vincent, but her experience should
prove invaluable to the Welsh midfield.

Stuart

>She, apparently hasn't the pace of young Vincent, but her experience should
>prove invaluable to the Welsh midfield.
    
    Having seen highlights of the last two matches Wales have played, I
    think her pace would probably prove invaluable to the Welsh midfield
    too!
    
 Dom

    Anyone know how much away tickets usually cost for Wimbledon games?
    
    Rick.

   Rick,

       The price for away tickets at Wimbledon is split into 
two catergories "A" and "B" games. "A" games being your Man Utd,    
Liverpool,etc...

                "A" games cost 15 pounds 
                "B" games cost 13 pounds

    The Booking office number is 0181-771 8841.


                   Cheers Mark.

    Rick
    
    If you plan to go with an under 16 the Family Enclosure is a good deal
    
    A category  #10(adult)
    		#5(under 16)
    
    B category  #8(adult)
    		#4(under 16)
    
    Call me for more information 78476352
    
    Paul 

    Wimbledon 0 Leeds 0
    
    The progress on the Stand at Selhurst has been significant since the
    last Wimbledon home game.  
    
    Watching the concrete shuttering was more entertaining!!

    I'm glad I didn't go in the end.. :->
    
    Rick.

    After having a #10M bid accepted Peter Shilton at 45 is due to sign a
    weekly contract with Wimbledon. 
    
    He will be back-up to Hans Sagers and likely to be on the bench for the
    DONS 5th round cup-tie and replay of the 1988 Cup Final at Anfield.
    
    That makes 4 internationals; Wales, Nigeria, Norway and England and if
    Wrren Barton plays for England against the Republic that will be 5.
    

    Aston Villa 7 Wimbledon 1
    
    An excellent tactical move by Joe K to give Liverpool a false sense of
    security for Sundays 5th round tie at Anfield..  

    Ha! - You know it might just be true!

    Only Europe left to play for.

Looks like Wimbledon are coming to Dublin - to stay.

There's been a lot of talk in the Irish media today about the possibility 
of them setting up shop in Dublin.  Boy, it would make the crowds turn 
out in Dublin and would be a master stroke if they could being it off.

Saying that I think there would be too many powerful people against it.

Looks like a non-runner, IMO.

                            James.

	re .74

	Gee, it seems like only yesterday someone was floating the idea
	of having a Dublin team in the Scottish League.

	Tony

    re Dublin
    
    They already have a Dublin team in the Scottish League - it's called
    CELTIC

    Is that the GLASGOW Celtic,who won the EC with 11 SCOTS players,that
    you are referring to?
                   

    No I was talking about Glasgow Celtic who play in Green White and Gold
    (hardly Scottish) - who flans carry triclours of the Irish flag - and
    sing the praises of the IRA.

    Rather like that other Glasgow team whose "flans" carry Northern
    Irish flags and sing the praises of the UDA,UFF,UVF etc.

        
    
    
     Yer right Eck.....Thistles flans are right hooligans.    @:^)
    
    
    
    
    

    More talk of Wimbledon relocating to Dublin in yesterdays paper..
    
    Last time Vinny was in Dublin he bit of more than he could chew.
    
    I think the premier league is becomming more American, where owners
    move teams based on personal preference, money and facilities. The
    interest generated by the Irish national team should ensure sell out crowds
    and if Wimbledon could arrange to play a few games in South London to
    satisfy there small but dedicated support, I think its a good idea.
    
    But I cannot see the administrators letting it happen and I suggest its
    another move by Sam the Man to put presure on Merton Council to allow
    the development of Plough Lane and to keep Joe sweet with the Irish
    pending him taking over from Big Jack.
    
     

I am interested in the game  Wimbledon - Liverpool (9.9.95)

Please, can anybody answer my questions:

1. How to get to the football place of Wimbledon (Underground,bus ?)

2. Is it possible to buy a ticket by telephone or fax . If yes, can You 
give me a telephone number.

Heribert 

    Call Paul Maguire
    
    78476352
    
    And I'll provide all the details; Location, Ticket Prices etc.
    
    I hope you will be supporting Wimbledon!!

    I read over the weekend that Sam Hammam wants to take the club to
    Dublin - admittedly the source was the News of the World. Is there any
    truth in this story, or is it NOTW's usual pile of drivel ?
    
    Gary
    

    
    Not a NOTW exclusive, Radio 5 reported this about a fortnight ago
    whilst StM was in the studio.  I think StM was blowing hot-air (hey
    what's new ?) as he was peeved about the clubs treatment by the prem
    committee, the FA, Planning committees, Blue Peter, et al.
    
    
    Nev

    Yeah, there are rumours about the move to Dublin and a possible 
    re-location to Cardiff. Whether any of it is true or not is uncertain
    but I personally believe it is an underhand attempt by Jack Charlton
    to get Dean Holdsworth qualified for the Irish team.
    
    Ernold Same

    Radio this morning said some sports council (or similar) in Dublin had
    given the nod to Wimbledon about the move.

                      <<< Note 173.87 by CHEFS::WEAVERD >>>

>    Radio this morning said some sports council (or similar) in Dublin had
>    given the nod to Wimbledon about the move.


The Guardian said that the FAI had blocked it. Apparently they don't
want to get into the same kind of mess as the FAW have done with The
League of Wales and UEFA. By the same token a move to Cardiff looks
a bit iffy.

STuart

    Stuart
    
    I have seen the legendary Inter Cardiff play - they almost knocked the
    mighty Cardiff City (Wales's no 1 team!) out of the Welsh Cup a couple
    of years ago.... and i'm sure they wouldn't want Wombles all over their
    field.
    
    Regards
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

    Vinne's request for a transfer has been accepted.. the lucky club will
    be?.. My guess is it will be West Ham where he will combine with Julian
    Dicks- a dealy defense! 
           

    Birmingham and Wolves are said to be interested in Vinnie @ #1 million.
    With Birmingham being favorates.
    

    17th August- first Game- Man U at Selhurst Park.
    
    Paul

                      
    " Howay the Don's"
    
    	I writing this on the eve of one the greatest shocks of the 96/97
    Season..  
		Wimbledon - 4 
    		Man Utd   - 0 
    
    	You heard it here first..
    
    	Robbie..
    	

    
    	Well there's always positive thinking..
    
    
    	Wimbledon 0 
    	Man Utd   3.
    
    	Robbie,,
    
    	For the record, Man U's third goal , Scored by Beckham, has been
    branded "The Best Goal Ever" in Mondays press. Although that maybe a
    trifle OTT, it was quite something... He managed to acheive what Pele
    didn't in scoring from his own half !
    
    

    
    Robbie,
    
    Old Joe's been a tad quiet has'nt he.. or has he been saving his little
    outburst to a Mr Sullivan ??
    
    Pj

    
    	Pj,
    	Not so quiet today ! 
    	Have you seen the papers regarding Mr Holdsworth ??? According to
    the Sun, Deano's been dropped due to his attitude at being put on the
    subs bench during the Leeds game ( Wimbledon lost 1-0 ). Appartantly
    Deano has has words along the lines "...If I'm not good enough to start
    I want a transfer..." while Joe Kinnear has given the old " no one
    player is too big for the club " routine..
    
    	It could be intresting to see who gives way first.. Wimblrdon
    haven't scored in 270 minutes of football and Deano is the top scorer
    at the club...
    
    	However the real need to get this issue resolved asap is that Dean
    Holdsworth is in my fantasy footie team !!!
    
    	Robbie..
    

    I see that Vinny Jones was sent off again last night. The ref was
    totally out of order, in my opinion. Groin-high tackles with studs
    showing is all part of the game....
    
    I think that makes 12 times for Vinny now....
    
    Ray....

    
    	Couldn't agree more !!!
    
    	You watch, some fresh young liberal will soon come back with
    something stupid like players can't attack Palace supporters next !!
    
    
    	Robbie..
    
    

    So who was Vinny having a pop at after Schmeicals impromptu goalscoring
    lesson for Andy Cole? Sky were so wrapped up in the reshowing a this
    diallowed classic that the footage of the Dons falling out was missed.
    
    
    
                           Stretch.
    

    `Pretty Boy' Mick Harford. Joe Kinnear said it was childs play in
    comparision to what goes on on the training ground.
    
    Tony
    

I read in the express on Saturday, that Wimbledon are thinking of building a 
30,000 seater staduim in Basingstoke. I suppose the rail link is good but I
can't really see this happening, when there is a top quality team just up the
A33....!!!

Anybody heard anything about this or is it paper talk ?

Brian

>30,000 seater staduim in Basingstoke. I suppose the rail link is good but I
>can't really see this happening, when there is a top quality team just up the
>A33....!!!


What, Swallowfield Wanderers ?????



On a serious note, Basingstoke is gasping for a decent team, there's a huge 
catchment area, easy to get to, loads of parking, and the stadium(?)/pitch is 
gagging for  expansion, just can't see Wimbledon there tho.

8-)
Mad

They are talking about building an entirely new stadium not expanding Camrose, 
home of Basingstoke Town.  The new stadium would be located much closer to the 
town centre, just off Churchill Way.  There is acres of land to spare.  
Personally I think it would be great, though I would still rather travel to 
watch the Chelsea than attend a Wimblestoke or Basingdon game.

I think it is pie in the sky, remember 4-5 years ago they had a crazy idea 
about bidding to win and relocate the Wimbledon lawn tennis championships.

Loz.

    
    Lets hope that its a good match tonight and that there are no idiot
    Dons fans who try and get into the City enclosure, or City fans try to
    get into Dons enclosure.
    
    Good luck to both sides.
    
    Neal.
    
    

    
    I do feel a little bit of sympathy towards Wimbledon (not a lot), but
    at least you should beat your neighbouring cheats from Stamford Bridge,
    I for one will be chearing the Dons on, and I suppose will quite a few
    Leicester supporters. We know how you feel to be denied glory to either
    a sickening decision or like Tuesday by, how can I put it,
    unsatisfactory end to a football match.
    
    I know it wasn't a glamorous game but it was an enthralling game, and
    as one of the commentators put it "Wimbledon have been outwimbledonned"
    if you see what I mean.
    
    

    
    re .last
    
    piss off
    
    Richard.