Dave Whelan, the owner and chairman of Wigan Athletic has today been discussing his feelings that a Premiership club going bankrupt is only a matter of time due to the level of debts certain clubs are carrying. Whilst I think he may be overcooking the situation a little but if I'm honest, i'm surprised it's [.

After Wimbledon upped sticks and re-located to Milton Keynes and eventually became MK Dons, AFC Wimbledon was formed in 2002 by the fans for the fans, that is the REAL Wimbledon fans.
Their rise up the football pyramid since their formation in 2002, saw AFC Wimbledon go top of the Blue Square South on Saturday when they beat former leaders Chelmsford City 3-1 in front of a crowd of 4,690.

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With Champions League semi-finals getting most of the attention today, there is not a whole lot to pass along to you. That being said, there are two great reads about lower-level English clubs, as well as some of South Africa's neighbors helping to pitch in for 2010:

Southern African Power Pool offers support for 2010 World Cup [AllAfrica]
Tears of joy for AFC Wimbledon [Guardian]
Red Star Belgrade board quits as clubs nears collapse [ESPNSoccernet]
A look at Burnley's coach Owen Coyle, and their dream season [BBC]
Alfio Basile offered to replace Mark Hughes as Man City coach [MadAboutFutbol]

Think Basile would be a good fit at Man City?

YouTube - AFC Wimbledon vs St Albans City 25/04/2009 Extended YouTube - AFC Wimbledon vs St Albans City 25/04/2009 Extended
There are about a million reasons to like AFC Wimbledon, the club setup by fans after Wimbledon FC was moved off to Milton Keynes.

Their progress may have gone unnoticed amongst the flashy corporate driven Premier League but their achievements over the past few years perhaps should be recognised as they sit alongside those of Manchester United when put into context.
Nine years ago this month Wimbledon lost to Southampton at the Dell, a result which saw them relegated from the Premier League after 13 years.

On Saturday afternoon at Twerton Park, Bath City beat Team Bath by a single goal. It was a win that maintained a proud record of City's proud record of never having lost to the university team, and this is a record that seems likely now to last forever, following Team Bath's announcement last week that they are to resign their place in the Blue Square South from the end of this season.

As AFC Wimbledon fans took in a post-match pint on Saturday, it's unlikely the hands raising the pint glass had many fingernails left. But Dons fans can now relax somewhat. Bar their promotion rivals Hampton and Richmond Borough going goal crazy on the final day of the season, the fan-owned club is set for a second successive promotion, taking them just one step away from league football.

The Evening News player ratings for last night against Portsmouth.

The Mirror reflects on Paul Scholes' reaction to 600th appearance.

Martin Samuel at The Daily Mail also gives Scholesy a mention.

Tony Cascarino at The Times reckons we can win the title without breaking out of second gear.

They Think It's All Over... commends the 'choose your price' season ticket initiative shown by FC United, and looks at the possible future fortunes of that club and their more illustrious forbears, with respect to their very different models of ownership.

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Barnet Official Site - JAKE COLE SIGNS FOR BARNET
Jake Cole signed today for Barnet.

Blue Square Premier League 2009-10 Predictions
1. Luton Town
2. Oxford
3. Wrexham
4. Stevenage
5. Mansfield
6. Cambridge
7. Rushden & Diamonds
8. Kidderminster
9. York City
10. AFC Wimbledon
11. Kettering
12. Crawley
13.

My God, but Priory Lane is a long way from the centre of Eastbourne. It takes a few seconds to sink in when you first check it out on Google Maps. It looks as if it's in a different town. It's a pity, really, because Eastbourne Borough is a friendly sort of club. Perhaps they could lift the ground up with helicopters and put it on the end of the pier or something.

Ground: Rockingham Road
Date: Saturday 15th August 2009
Comp: Conference
Match: Kettering 1 AFC Wimbledon 2 HT: 0-1 Att: 1,746
Thomas 74: Kedwell 9, 66(pen)
Additional: Entrance £18 (stand) £14 (terrace), Programme £3, Hamburger £2.80, Hot drinks £1.00
Rockingham Road in pictures
Despite my decision to follow Leek Town this season, this game was booked in advance as a birthday present from my Dad, an AFC Wimbledon fan.

I think I have told you before that my local team is called Forest Green Rovers.
Anyway yesterday they were playing AFC Wimbledon (who beat them resoundingly).
When I heard, I was a bit confused.
I thought Wimbledon became MK Dons?
Turns out they did but following outrage amongst the fans they left behind when they moved over 50 miles north, AFC Wimbledon rose from the ashes.

Though the FA Cup does not generally tend to enter wider national consciousness until the big guns of the Premier League & Championship enter at the 3rd round stage in January, the world's oldest...

We'll be back a little later on today with a report on the match between Paulton Rovers and Norwich City. In the meantime, however, The First Round of The FA Cup started yesterday evening with three matches. The remainder, of course, are to be played over the next three days. One of the traditions of The FA Cup is the press sending one of their hacks who is probably none too happy at not being to assigned to a Premier League match to write a few words about the smaller clubs that are taking their spot in the limelight.

Millwall eased past lower league AFC Wimbledon but the scoreline is perhaps a little flattering as Kenny Jackett's side scored two very late goals.

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Barrow AFC's home ground, Hoker Street, after a match against AFC Wimbledon in the Blue Square Premier. November 14th, 2009.

Photo credit: Chalfont Don on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

By SEAN RUBIO

With Champions League semi-finals getting most of the attention today, there is not a whole lot to pass along to you. That being said, there are two great reads about lower-level English clubs, as well as some of South Africa's neighbors helping to pitch in for 2010:

Southern African Power Pool offers support for 2010 World Cup [AllAfrica]
Tears of joy for AFC Wimbledon [Guardian]
Red Star Belgrade board quits as clubs nears collapse [ESPNSoccernet]
A look at Burnley's coach Owen Coyle, and their dream season [BBC]
Alfio Basile offered to replace Mark Hughes as Man City coach [MadAboutFutbol]

Think Basile would be a good fit at Man City?

Martin's AFC Wimbledon has gone Gold Coast United on our asses to be the last team left with a...

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There's a light schedule on Monday, November 9, 2009 in the European leagues. In the English Championship, Barnsley faces Sheffield United while Millwall plays AFC Wimbledon in the English FA Cup. In the Portugese Liga, Benfica plays Naval. All these matches can be seen at our other site, Free Live Sports TV, where they will be covered live.

Like leaves fall from the trees in Autumn, it seems every year some chairman in the Premier League wants to try and get the Old Firm into it. This time Phil Gartside, the Bolton Chairman once again tried to get the League to agree to invite Rangers and Celtic in to the fold. Thankfully, the request has been voted down.

As usual, it has been a busy festive period for Stevenage Borough. Graham Westley's side had not played a league game since the 5th December before they visited Cambridge United on Boxing Day and then hosted AFC Wimbledon 2 days later at Broadhall Way. It's not over yet either with Cambridge visiting again on New Years Day.