Wombles Weekly

 Over the Easter weekend, Wimbledon only managed to gain 1 point out of a possible 6 by drawing 0-0 at home to Chesterfield and a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Gillingham. However the Dons could have picked themselves back up on Saturday where they face promotion chasing Port Vale in which could be the last home game of the season.  A few changes from the Gillingham game saw Sasu and Foyo dropped which brought Bugiel and Hutchinson into the side, aswell as Marcus Browne and Myles Hippolyte returning to the bench after their injury setbacks.  The first half consisted of no chances being created but instead the ball being in the air half the time. Both teams really cancelling eachother out with two very good defensive displays but very little attacking threat. The best chance of the half came to Sam Hutchinson who saw his half volley be saved well by Ben Amos in the port Vale net.  The second half saw the game open up a lot more. And only one team wanted it more. Th...

 Some weights were lifted off the shoulders around plough lane as the Dons were able to see out a 1-0 win at home to Harrogate Town. However this week it wasn’t going to get easier as the Wombles go up north to face promotion chasing Doncaster who have some of the best players in the division with the likes of Luke Molenyeux and Jordan Gibson.  One change from Harrogate saw James Tilley replace Aron Sasu at left wing back. The Dons started very brightly, dominating the ball and pushing Doncaster back. The fast start would benefit the Dons as a ball over the top fell to Stevens on the right hand side who looped one into the box for Ali Smith to stick a leg out and poke the ball past the keeper. 5 minutes in and it was already 0-1 to the Dons.  After some more early pressure the Wombles could have made it 0-2 with a low driven ball from Josh Kelly was just short of Stevens to try and guide the ball home. However it would all change for Wimbledon in the 28th minute as Jake R...

 After an okay point away to league leaders Walsall, the Dons are back on the road again as they face Swindon Town who have nothing really to play for.  The Dons really need a win to get themselves back in contention for the automatics. The first half saw a very scrappy game but a plethora of chances falling for both sides. Maycock coming the closest for the Dons who tries to bend it around the goalkeeper but a good save sees it out for a corner. Swindon had many chances to go ahead however Owen Goodman pulls out some tremendous saves, including a triple save just before halftime. The second half saw the introduction of Marcus Browne who replaced Matty Steven’s. His introduction saw him get on the scoresheet for his 4th goal of the season as he sends the Dons 0-1 up in the 60th minute. The Dons seem to sit back for the rest of the game and after a few balls into the box, Harry Smith, who is a handful, seems to be dragged down by Joe Lewis and a penalty is given to Swindon in t...