Written off as relegation fodder by the pundits and as long ball merchants by the purists, it was hard for their small band of
supporters to believe. But led by the charismatic Dave Bassett, four decades ago the Dons reached the second tier of
English football for the first time and not only survived but thrived. Starting their campaign with a home draw against the
giants of Manchester City, Wimbledon refused to be overawed and went on to overcome league leaders Portsmouth, knock
Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup and complete a home and away double over near neighbours Crystal Palace, Relive
every kick of the 1984-85 season in issue 48 of the The Historical Don including the memories of Mick Smith, Wally
Downes and Kevin Gage.