Pre-Match Thread Southend United V MK Dons

[mattitouk]

They're a bogey team of ours.

They are aren't they, in our 11 previous meetings we have won twice, drawn twice and lost 7 against them. We have to go back to November 2009 for our last (and only victory against them at Roots Hall).

That being said, I'm gonna predict a turn of fortune and a 2-1 victory for us.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

I do indeed, I also know that he'd have been in the Far Post after the match.

Please, if you're going to Powell's Pals, support the club and buy some drinks! It'll all help with planning these events in the future!

Let's hope they have got an extra firkin (or two) in ......... and they are chilled! :smile:

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Is it wrong to want to try and relegate the plastic franchise so badly this weekend?

Nope, the 2 coldest away games I've ever been to in my life were both up there. March or April 2006, & December 2008. That is reason enough!.

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

Is it wrong to want to try and relegate the plastic franchise so badly this weekend?

I'm looking forward to the prospect of saying "AFC Wimbledon used to be leagues below them, look at it now".

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I'll leave Mick to do the proper refwatch thread, but just putting this out there.....




(and if someone can explain what code/tags to use to make pictures appear bigger in the thread, I'd love to know!)

 

[OldBlueLady]

The English Football League (EFL) has issued a press release announcing that the Club has agreed to enter into mediation to seek a long-term resolution to the issues for which it was charged late in 2017. The charges are set out in the EFL statement.
After consulting the Dons Trust board the football club board has agreed to enter into the mediation process suggested by the EFL. Both boards agreed that the Club should participate because we believe that continuing as we are is a distraction from focusing on our future in a new stadium back in Plough Lane, and on continuing our advance through the leagues. Nor is it helpful to the Club's long term interests to be regularly at odds with its governing body.

The issue is an emotive one about which, of course, many Trust members, club officials, volunteers and supporters feel very strongly. Therefore any provisional agreement will be brought to the Dons Trust membership for a vote, as well as taking informal soundings from other fans.
The mediation process will be conducted under the auspices of the EFL and will take place behind closed doors; fans, the public and the media will not be allowed to attend. The Club will be represented by Jim Sturman QC and one member each from the Club and DT boards.
We are awaiting further information from the EFL regarding the timing of the mediation process, and will notify fans as soon as this is available. Other than that we will be making no further announcements until the mediation is complete, after which we will take soundings and hold a membership vote, if appropriate, on the outcome of the mediation.

 

[Mick]

I'll leave Mick to do the proper refwatch thread, but just putting this out there.....

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(and if someone can explain what code/tags to use to make pictures appear bigger in the thread, I'd love to know!)

Why would you want to use a picture when it only contains a few words ?

 

[Mick]

The mediation process will be conducted under the auspices of the EFL and will take place behind closed doors; fans, the public and the media will not be allowed to attend.

....... nice and transparent then !



What you don't say is that the EFL have agreed to drop the charges against the proper "Dons" as a result of them agreeing to the mediation.

 

[Mick]

I have read elsewhere that Saturday is retro kit day!
Time to dig out that old Hi-tec number me thinks.

The MK fans can wear their historic retro kits too ......... or they could if they had a history !

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

A picture says a thousand words Mick... ;-)

is this one better?



Still wish someone would tell me how to make it bigger in the thread so people can see it without clicking!

 

[Ricey]

Turner and Coker both out injured for this game.

 

[Austin the Shrimper]

Will defo be going along after the game to see the players. Started going to matches from 91, so would be great to meet some of my child hood hero’s.

See Coker and Tuner are out for rest of season. I’m guessing Anton will replace Turner. Seems Elvis is favourite to come in but Kyprianou is a left back so maybe him, although not seen him about for awhile. Or will we recall Hendrie?

 

[Bolton Shrimper]

Not really. It was a disgrace in the first place that the old Wimbledon were allowed to move that far up the Country by the Independent Commission. If it doesn't look, feel like, and is nowhere near Wimbledon, then it's not Wimbledon. It was always going to become a Milton Keynes club that had been given an immediate spot in League One, without earning it.

I too really despise the way this club came to be. I will be at RH to, hopefully, see FC Franchaise relegated and on into freefall out of the league thereafter. They are not and never have been Wimbledon F.C. and never earned the right to be one of the 92.

 

[RHB]

I'll leave Mick to do the proper refwatch thread, but just putting this out there.....

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(and if someone can explain what code/tags to use to make pictures appear bigger in the thread, I'd love to know!)

One way to do it, long winded but it works, is to post the small pic, click on it in the post and when the large image comes up right click and use 'copy image'. Back to the post, paste the larger image in and delete the small one as below.

 

[Firestorm]

Not really. It was a disgrace in the first place that the old Wimbledon were allowed to move that far up the Country by the Independent Commission. If it doesn't look, feel like, and is nowhere near Wimbledon, then it's not Wimbledon. It was always going to become a Milton Keynes club that had been given an immediate spot in League One, without earning it.

Exactly the reasoning the Rubins considered Telford ....

 

[Firestorm]

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[/FONT]The English Football League (EFL) has issued a press release announcing that the Club has agreed to enter into mediation to seek a long-term resolution to the issues for which it was charged late in 2017. The charges are set out in the EFL statement.
After consulting the Dons Trust board the football club board has agreed to enter into the mediation process suggested by the EFL. Both boards agreed that the Club should participate because we believe that continuing as we are is a distraction from focusing on our future in a new stadium back in Plough Lane, and on continuing our advance through the leagues. Nor is it helpful to the Club's long term interests to be regularly at odds with its governing body.[FONT=&]

The issue is an emotive one about which, of course, many Trust members, club officials, volunteers and supporters feel very strongly. Therefore any provisional agreement will be brought to the Dons Trust membership for a vote, as well as taking informal soundings from other fans.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The mediation process will be conducted under the auspices of the EFL and will take place behind closed doors; fans, the public and the media will not be allowed to attend. The Club will be represented by Jim Sturman QC and one member each from the Club and DT boards.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]We are awaiting further information from the EFL regarding the timing of the mediation process, and will notify fans as soon as this is available. Other than that we will be making no further announcements until the mediation is complete, after which we will take soundings and hold a membership vote, if appropriate, on the outcome of the mediation.[/FONT]

Whilst I am vehemently opposed to Franchise FC and their continued use of the Dons suffix, I have lost a lot of sympathy for AFC Wimbledon after they steamrollered over Kingstonian .

 

[Mick]

Whilst I am vehemently opposed to Franchise FC and their continued use of the Dons suffix, I have lost a lot of sympathy for AFC Wimbledon after they steamrollered over Kingstonian .

"Steamrollered" ? Really.

http://www.kingstonian.com/news/statement-re-ground-situation-1353609.html

 

[Firestorm]

"Steamrollered" ? Really.

http://www.kingstonian.com/news/statement-re-ground-situation-1353609.html

That article was before they sold the ground to Chelsea and effectively made Kingstonian homeless

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ingsmeadow-lost-stadium-chelsea-afc-wimbledon

The above article fits in with my understanding, so apologies for any impressions of positive reinforcement, but it sort of explains where my thinking was coming from

 

[Cultist of Sooty]

I'll leave Mick to do the proper refwatch thread, but just putting this out there.....

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(and if someone can explain what code/tags to use to make pictures appear bigger in the thread, I'd love to know!)

After you upload the file, and have the tiny picture in the reply box, double click on the image and it will bring up the Image Settings:



You'll likely find that the Size is set to 'Thumbnail'. Change that to 'Full Size' and your picture should appear in full majestic glory.

 

[dannypav]

Whilst I don’t think we are in danger of going down , pressure can and does have a big impact on teams.
Lose on Saturday with some other results going against us and suddenly panic can set in to get over the line.
Not the most optimistic of posts , and I’m sure we will be fine , but want us to get this done quickly , especially given our away form.
Someone reassure me , it’s all fine .....