Comments for The Real FA Cup

Comment on This Is Blyth Power Station by Paul Caulfield

Paul Caulfield — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:28:03 +0000

I clearly remember watching the coverage of Spartan’s cup run as a 15 year old, and the shocking decision that denied them a game with Arsenal. As an old-fashioned sort, I have fond memories of the Cup in the 70s. No penalty shootouts, no sponsorship and no shirt advertising. I haven’t made it to Croft Park yet, but will do next time my local side (Bradford PA) play there.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:54:51 +0000

I think it’s patently obvious that Wimbledon got back into the Football League in record time just so they could slightly inconvenience a few socially inadequate real ale drinking non-league fans for a few minutes.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Halftime Whistle

Halftime Whistle — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:35:28 +0000

@rex: tl;dr

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Mick

Mick — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:56:48 +0000

As has been mentioned elsewhere, where was it ever stated that AFC Wimbledon *weren’t* going to be just another football club?

You call them facetious, I call them people who disagree…. and who can blame them?

The author is trying to portray the Dons as some sort of evil, yet shoots himself in the foot by not just failing to get into full vitriolic stride, but also by coming out with so many positive caveats that ultimately defeat his argument and prevent any feeling of genuine sympathy.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Mick

Mick — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:53:50 +0000

As has been mentioned elsewhere, where was it ever stated that AFC Wimbledon *weren’t* going to be just another football club?

You call them facetious, I call them people who disagree…. and who can blame them?

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Charles Williams

Charles Williams — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:58:59 +0000

On the stand upgrade – what you are saying is ridiculous. What do you want us to do? Get thrown out of the league? It is a *mandatory upgrade* that we would far rather not spend money on. (It’s also not our away end, so our own fans are losing a terrace as well).

On the more general point:

Having a football club isn’t a god-given right. It seems like it is sometimes, because of the longevity of most clubs in England. But if you want your club to survive, sometimes you have to earn it.

Wimbledon fans have earned the existence of our club, at much sacrifice of many people’s time and money. If I was a Kingstonian fan, I’d be working hard on fundraising, partnerships, and talking to the bank, to make sure we were in a position to secure our future and buy back our ground when it became available, rather than whinging about having your club saved for you. Hell, make us an offer now. I’m sure we’d look at it.

I certainly feel a sense of responsibility towards Ks, and I hope we make every effort to leave you with a sustainable future. But it is not our job, and never has been, to make 100% sure of that. It’s yours. What are you doing about it? Because I don’t see anything above that accepts any responsibility or offers any actual solutions for improving your situation.

Just baffling.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Matt Smith

Matt Smith — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:34:52 +0000

I’m not an AFC Wimbledon fan and I have to say this does sound like petulant whining.

Kingstonian should be glad that they’ve still got somewhere to play. If it wasn’t for Wimbledon Kingsmeadow would be a supermarket or some luxury flats.

The bad guys here are not the people who saved your ground. The bad guys are the people who mismanaged your club.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Damon

Damon — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:57:49 +0000

t-shirts, you say … hmmmmm, it would never work.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Phil

Phil — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:56:36 +0000

Mark Cox – I can tell you how much K’s had put aside in preparation for the time when they have to fund their own ground. As at june of last year it was precisely nothing, zip, zero, less than £1, not much at all (I’m sure you get my ddrift).

This info was confirmed to me by persons on the K’s forum.

Comment on AFC Wimbledon: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart by Citizen Smith

Citizen Smith — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:27:15 +0000

I think the author here is what Stuart Barnes is to Rob Andrew/Johnny Wilkinson….jealous.

As for destroying the heritage of KFC and their Kingston Road End – the ground has only been in existence since 1989 surely you should be more upset in having sold and moved from Richmond Road
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Kingstonian be grateful for what you have and have been given.

therealfacup – ‘it’s what football is all about’ t-shirts coming soon