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On This Day in 1964
3,350 fans watch what turns out to be the last game of amateur football ever played by Wimbledon at Plough Lane. The Dons' narrow 1-0 victory over old rivals Kingstonian left Les Henley's men needing just one point from their remaining three matches, all away from home, to secure a third Isthmian League successive title. "Amateur football is not evolving or changing," club chairman Sydney Black explained as he pushed for the club to turn professional. "We have reached the stage where we cannot go forwards. If we stay where we are we will go backwards and we want to avoid that at all costs."
Click here for On This Day at historicaldons.com
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As the Premier League clubs grew richer 30 years ago, little Wimbledon struggled to survive. Despite a good start to the 1995-96 season, an alarming autumn slump saw the Dons flirting with relegation before victories at Stamford Bridge and Highbury within a four-day period over Christmas lifted some of the gloom. Progressing through to the FA Cup 5th round, only a late, late equaliser from Efan Ekoku at Huddersfield kept hopes alive before a memorable quarter final with Chelsea. Four wins in the five games after a replay defeat ensured survival for another year. Every match is celebrated with the memories of Ekoku and many others in the latest edition of the Historical Don.
30th Mar 2026 19:42:02 
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On sale from outside the club shop at the Luton, Plymouth and Huddersfield games for just £2. With printing costs soaring, the price will increase next year so grab it while you can.
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Dust your boots down, guys - this is your chance to play on the hallowed turf of Plough Lane. The WAWF Cup takes place on May 31 and we are looking for fans to line up to play along side the likes of Jon Main and Mickey Haswell (more TBC), in teams managed by Mark Robinson and Terry Brown. Full use of stadium/changing rooms etc. Hampshire referee etc. West Stand open for fans, Phoenix open for thirsty fans/players. Photos of the day and probably a few bits thrown in tbc too. And if you can't play, why not be an assistant manager or a mascot for the day... All proceeds to the playing budget, too. [Link]
26th Mar 2026 12:37:56 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
A4e, thanks for clarifying- I wasn’t sure if I had missed something. I would be very surprised if there aren’t people in our fanbase way more qualified than those on the DTB to navigate this process (note, I am not blaming the DTB here, there is no reason why someone in place because they were elected on a “popularity contest” would have the expertise to deal with this sort of corporate transaction) and we should ideally either be calling on their expertise or, if necessary, paying for advice.
21st Apr 2026 15:50:22 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Airsy - thanks, that clarifies things… I do hate it when we have to look at all these various permutations, but I suppose it adds spice to the final day….
21st Apr 2026 15:01:35 
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Nick - I don’t actually know whether or not we have anyone with that experience working with or for us…
21st Apr 2026 14:59:40 
 [146.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
As I said earlier also, the big one tonight is Bradford v Plymouth. If Plymouth win that and other results fall in a certain way (tonight and Saturday), then Bradford could go into the Exeter game on the last day where only a win could be good enough for the play-offs.
21st Apr 2026 14:28:23 
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And Burton would be safe if they draw with, or beat, Exeter on Saturday.
That's it A4E; we can't go down on Saturday, but we can secure safety.
21st Apr 2026 14:25:13 
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Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Repd, depends who. Definitely one or two there who I wouldnt want to have any more power.
21st Apr 2026 13:22:25 
 [104.lo.gg.ed] 
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A4e- I am not in the weeds enough to know whether your post suggests that you are aware that we do have such a person involved or that you simply think that we should do. If the former then that is good news, if the latter then I agree with you
21st Apr 2026 13:20:00 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Sounds like winging it to me. No process or experience.
21st Apr 2026 12:59:28 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
REPD could be right maybe influenced by the fact that no other potential investors are showing interest. REMBE thing went quiet and don’t tell me NDAs are the reason look at all the publicity around Sheffield Wednesday’s own clusterfudge with potential new owners explaining publicly what they’re up to. Whether that’s good or bad in the long run is immaterial - because it’s not the Dons Trust way. Our way is more like how the soviets used to do things.
Woking - I’m amazed that we don’t have someone who has worked in venture capital working on this for us…
21st Apr 2026 12:54:31 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
And guess who's had his name put down to cover Orient v Burton...
21st Apr 2026 12:54:26 
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At least I won't have to deal with the fallout from Huddersfield.
Afternoon all. Still believe there's a good chance a potential investor has put money into the club before...
21st Apr 2026 12:53:28 
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Which might soothe a few nervous types
DO - either way, if we lose at Wigan, it’s going to the final day of the season, so just win on Saturday and that’s that… Wigan have nothing at all to play for, it would be lovely if they rolled over for us (obviously they won’t…).
21st Apr 2026 12:52:34 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
“Working hard on it” can mean anything from “we are in advanced discussions, but can’t say anything because of confidentiality” to “we have nobody at all interested at present but are looking hard to try to find someone”- I don’t think that we will be told (or realistically could expect to be told) what is really going on, which is fine if we accept that the DTB are competent to take the process forward.
21st Apr 2026 12:50:31 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
For those not on discord - someone asked about the potential investors and an update. Reply - "we don't have any update on potential investors timeline or process apart from to say working hard on it"
21st Apr 2026 12:45:33 
 [94.lo.gg.ed] 
Public service announcement. I can imagine the DTB will get irritated if they keep being asked to provide running comms on private/ NDA type stuff.
I do not believe Exeter will win both their remaining matches - therefore we need to win one of ours to be safe.
21st Apr 2026 12:33:27 
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Even if we pick up 3 points and Exeter 6, if Orient lose or draw at Blackpool - we stay up regardless of all other results!
Further to yesterdays discussion re amateur football todays OTD explains why leaving the Isthmian League was necessary to avoid stagnation
21st Apr 2026 11:16:44 
 [81.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
I saw England play 3 games in the Azteca in 1985 but don’t think I could justify the cost these days
21st Apr 2026 10:53:23 
 [81.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
That would be cool, golden wonder
21st Apr 2026 10:36:11 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
I have conditional tickets for the Semi Final and Final on the proviso England qualify. Also have a ticket for R16 (hopefully Azteca) but not sure I can justify going to Mexico for a weekend.
21st Apr 2026 10:28:37 
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the golden wonder
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Could do with wins tonight for both Hatters, Stevenage and definitely Plymouth against Bradford as that will keep the play-off spots all still undecided. If Bradford beat Plymouth they'll secure a ply-off spot and could be resting against Exeter on the last day. Stevenage win tonight also ends Huddersfield's play-off chances.
21st Apr 2026 10:06:10 
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Straws. Clutching.
No,too far for my carbon footprint 👣
21st Apr 2026 09:55:48 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Any wuppers planning on going to any World Cup games?
21st Apr 2026 09:37:47 
 [195.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Sorry to hear Peter Foster has died, argumentative as he was, definitely a true Chelmsford fan.
21st Apr 2026 09:30:24 
 [86.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
RIP Alan Osmond
21st Apr 2026 08:30:27 
 [82.lo.gg.ed] 
Ex www.wup.me.uk - The home of WU
Doobs - how are we doing for numbers on the WAWF Cup?
20th Apr 2026 23:11:46 
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Might be up to be oldest player to play at PL!