| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? 20:56 - Aug 11 with 5077 views | Ormegod |
Just noticed MK Dons vs AFC Wimbledon in the cup tomorrow and got me thinking who did Milton Keynes fans support before 2004?
And whats your thoughts on where to keep the original Wimbledon FC's history and heritage and silverware (including the 1988 FA Cup trophy)?Should AFC get to keep it or should it just be kept in a football museum for example (I think a council in South West London were keeping it but no idea where it is kept now).
Some would argue that MK Dons are a legal continuation of Wimbledon FC as they took over the club at its time in administration (albeit moving them 50 odd miles away from their home) and kept them alive.
Others would say that AFC were formed in 2002 when Wimbledon FC were still in operation and playing in the football league,how could one of two clubs playing at the same period claim to be the other.
Whilst others would say that the location, fans passion and community spirit of the original Wimbledon FC lies with AFC
The chairman of MK Dons has always said he would be happy to drop the "Dons" part if the supporters demanded it.Surely ,well for me anyway,I couldn't live with having another clubs name attached to my football club.Hopefully one day Milton Keynes will do the right thing.
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 20:59 - Aug 11 with 5075 views | basilrobbiereborn |
Chelsea, Spurs or any other London club, probably. Beneath contempt.
You can trace a clear line from the old Wimbledon to AFCW and they are the ones who own the heritage for me. As for the chairman of MKD ; we;;, that's big of him. |  |
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 21:05 - Aug 11 with 5063 views | realistic |
New clubs have to start somewhere, I don't agree with the taking of Wimbledon's idendity, but see no need to slag off people who have chosen to presumably get behind a club local to them.
What about all the local families with parents and kids who have decided to support them, and will probably be fans for life now.
It's a bit crass to slag them off, if you ask me. | |
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 21:10 - Aug 11 with 5055 views | Seasider91 |
I think AFC Wimbledon should get the history of Wimbledon. As for Franchise FC's fans. Well I reckon they must have been fans of a top four side and knew nothing of the lower leagues because no true football fan would have supported a club being sold and then moved 50 miles away to a new town. |  |
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 21:39 - Aug 11 with 5037 views | basilrobbiereborn |
The people of Milton Keynes had a local club. They were called Milton Keynes City, and they folded through lack of support. | |
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 22:08 - Aug 11 with 5015 views | The_Ghost |
| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 21:10 - Aug 11 by Seasider91 |
I think AFC Wimbledon should get the history of Wimbledon. As for Franchise FC's fans. Well I reckon they must have been fans of a top four side and knew nothing of the lower leagues because no true football fan would have supported a club being sold and then moved 50 miles away to a new town. |
I agree with Seasider91. I'd feel robbed. |  | | |
| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 22:35 - Aug 11 with 4998 views | realistic |
| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 21:39 - Aug 11 by basilrobbiereborn |
The people of Milton Keynes had a local club. They were called Milton Keynes City, and they folded through lack of support. |
I'd imagine Milton Keynes City were not as attractive to a family who were starting out on a sporting journey together, much like the North West Counties Fleetwood side of the 90's.
Much like Fleetwood under the admirable tenure of Andy Pilley, MK Dons have provided a fantastic environment for families and the people of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area to flock too and attach themsleves and ultimately support.
Good on them, and I'd not be mocking people for supporting them. | |
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| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 09:23 - Aug 12 with 4950 views | Chishandfips |
| So who did MK Dons fans support before 2004? on 22:35 - Aug 11 by realistic |
I'd imagine Milton Keynes City were not as attractive to a family who were starting out on a sporting journey together, much like the North West Counties Fleetwood side of the 90's.
Much like Fleetwood under the admirable tenure of Andy Pilley, MK Dons have provided a fantastic environment for families and the people of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area to flock too and attach themsleves and ultimately support.
Good on them, and I'd not be mocking people for supporting them. |
Often wondered where the best place to start a brand new football club would be and suppose that's an obvious. Always thought somewhere like Warrington - that sort of Cheshire way- would benefit from a decent club. | | | |
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