Wimbledon Match Thread

When do you think other clubs will start looking at us as seriously tough opposition to beat? I quite like the current position of just quietly picking up points without anyone seeming to have noticed, especially amongst the media.
 
Strangely, Sky sports have just given out the result as a 2-1 win for Wimbledon and shown Stanley down in about 9th in the table on 14 points.
 
I was watching the BBC live deeley and the Sky one - both were knackered for some reason and showing incorrect results/tables. For the entire 2nd half we were joint second rather than 4th. Either way we were ending up 4th but joint second sounds better :)
 
Not a vintage footballing performance from the Reds today, but one of real industry and character.

MOM for me was Joyce, countless interceptions in front of the back four; Molyneaux excellent at left-back; Atkinson towering at centre-half; Rommy box-to-box; Paddy as pugnacious as ever; Bavs once more solid and calm.

The game was fairly even. I want Wimbledon to survive and thrive after all they've done to defy that awful history-theft, but they looked bereft of confidence whilst Stanley worked tremendously hard when they didn't have the ball. The Dons did a lot of probing but made little impression.

Stanley's first was a neat, lobbed finish from Paddy, but Wimbledon came back and forced a fine save from Bavs, who got down low to his left, before they had a goal disallowed for offside.

The second-half saw Stanley soak up quite a bit of pressure, it helped that Wimbledon's delivery of set-pieces was poor, but not to take any credit away from the way that Stanley kept their shape and their nerve when under pressure. No one was diving into tackles, just working hard to close down space.

And then came Murph's goal. Soon after, the Ultras were declaring: "Where were you when Murphy scored?" Well, he's been bafflingly prolific recently, but nothing prepared us for this - a shot on the turn from the edge of the box that screamed into the top corner. It's worth staying up to watch on the BBC tonight - promise. After a moment like that, it was difficult to believe that it wasn't going to be Stanley's day.

That said, we conceded a soft goal with three minutes remaining and then survived a penalty appeal when one of theirs went down in the box chasing a through ball. On the away end, we were all holding our collective breath. We've seen them given often enough, but the ref held his nerve.

This wasn't a performance that will have the home fans drooling about our forward play like they did at Chesterfield. But this win was hard-fought and showed that Leam and Cooky have been drilling the lads on some fundamentals: keeping shape, closing down, working hard off the ball to provide an outlet for the man in possession. We have every reason to be modestly hopeful about what might emerge as the season progresses.

Have a good evening everyone

Phil
 
Well what a trip today.

After Torquay and Morecambe my favourite away day. :)

Thought the Wombles bossed a large part of possession but we looked superb on the break, and scored 2 of our 4 chances. Atkinson and Molyneux where magnificent. They had to resort to attacking down the Right Wing in the second half as Lee was THAT good, for me was MOM.

PRIORITY for me is to extend Atkinson's loan for as long as possible, for me personally he is the man keeping things tight at the back. Another mention for Murphy who at last is getting a run in his best position at center back, and is taking full advantage of it............. WHAT a goal it was :)

Boco again looked the man to create something special, with Hatfield setting up Podge to score again........ Well done Podge lad :) Whichelow didnt look up to much and maybe Miller will come in on Tuesday, great to see George back on the bench :) Anyone know how bad Clarke's injury is???

All in all BRILLIANT day out :)
 
Have just noticed there were more Stanley Fans at Wimbledon, Than Rochdale Fans at Gillingham,of which were 99, Whilst we had no coaches,only a mini, Hows that come about?:confused: Hope they bring a few more next sat.:D;)
 
There where a number of Accy Exiles there yesterday Cashman, we always tend to get a few more especially when playing in London.

Also due to reports of how good it was last year, it persuaded me and a few others to make the journey. Helps that I now live in Midlands but it was still a good 2 hours to the ground.

I just hope now we can see a few more on the Crown as we really are a good footballing side to watch, but as ever its the casual fans we need to attract and as has been said a million times £17 is just too much in the current economic climate in North West.
 
Thing is its £15 if they can be bothered to get it early, Agree £17 is a lot in North West in this climate, Think its still one of cheapest though?
 
I also get a ticket online a couple of days before, its well worth £15 for me personally.

But look at the facilities you are paying for. For away fans in particular they are appalling, I just hope the Cow shed finally sees it end next summer :)
 
I agree entirely with Phil and Smudgie. Man-of-the-Match could have gone to Luke Joyce, Rob Atkinson or Lee Molyneux - but it was a real team performance. The only slight downside for me was the performance of the two Watford loanees. Craig Lindfield got little help from Whichelow against a tricky winger, and as an attacking threat, the Watford player was non-existent.

We have far better midfielders that the pair of the Watford players. George Miller and Charlie Barnett for a start, and I would like to see Bohan Dixon given a chance too.
 
Murphy's goal looks even better on TV , what a screamer :)

As for Bav's mistake......... thank god it didnt cost us !!
 
Good anticipation from Podge, fantastic turn and hit from Murphy and misunderstanding between Murphy and Bavs but another three points on the road fantastic stuff.
 
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