AFC Wimbledon are no more "Wimbledon" than MK Dons

[goldstone]

I know this may be controversial (good), but all those complaining about Franchise FC and extolling the virtues of AFC Wimbledon should remember that Kingsmeadow is not exactly Wimbledon either. In fact 4 miles from Wimbledon according to Google Maps.

So in fact AFC Wimbledon have no right to be using the Wimbledon name either.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

According to google maps, Falmer is 4.5 miles from the Goldstone...

 

[DJ Leon]

When we played in Gillingham, should we have given up our name?

 

[Sheebo]

What a pathetic suggestion! You can't knock down buildings to put an AFC Wimbledon stadium in for the sake of a few miles! Ridiculous post.

 

[krakatoa]

and bolton should no longer be called bolton? Cobblers.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

The Emirates stadium is 11.9 miles from Woolwich ARSENAL.

Maybe they should be called Highbury Football Club?

 

[Mr Everyone]

According to google maps, Falmer is 4.5 miles from the Goldstone...

...but is within the boundary of Brighton and Hove.

AFC Wimbledon isn't in Wimbledon; it has a Kingston postcode.

 

[Sheebo]

...but is within the boundary of Brighton and Hove.

AFC Wimbledon isn't in Wimbledon; it has a Kingston postcode.

Who gives a f*** it's 4 miles away! And a postcode is something that the royal mail use - I'd rather go on the miles argument myself.

 

[Art Vs Science]

F****** stupid post. A little fact i did not know though was that MK Dons on the legal side of things are Wimbledon but claim no heritage to their badge/history/records

 

[clapham_gull]

I know this may be controversial (good), but all those complaining about Franchise FC and extolling the virtues of AFC Wimbledon should remember that Kingsmeadow is not exactly Wimbledon either. In fact 4 miles from Wimbledon according to Google Maps.

So in fact AFC Wimbledon have no right to be using the Wimbledon name either.

I'm read some nonsense on here and that's right up there

Silly boy.

 

[Dandyman]

I know this may be controversial (good), but all those complaining about Franchise FC and extolling the virtues of AFC Wimbledon should remember that Kingsmeadow is not exactly Wimbledon either. In fact 4 miles from Wimbledon according to Google Maps.

So in fact AFC Wimbledon have no right to be using the Wimbledon name either.

As a windup 10/10

As a serious post 0/10.

 

[Mr Everyone]

Are they planning on moving out of Kingstonians if they get promoted, and if so, will they look at returning to the Wimbledon part of town?

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

what i wanna know is why do MK still use "Dons"?

why aren't they just milton keynes fc?

 

[krakatoa]

what i wanna know is why do MK still use "Dons"?

why aren't they just milton keynes fc?

Good question. "Cons" more like.

 

[Silent Bob]

I don't know if promotion has anything to do with it, they do want to build a new ground in Merton. Not sure what stage the plans are at now, I think they have the council's support though (more than 'old' Wimbledon got).

They clearly are more "Wimbledon" than Milton Keynes, their support is Wimbledon. Their march towards league football is a triumph for fans over money men.

 

[krakatoa]

Would be great if they passed MK friggin Dons on the way up

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Does this mean that Grimsby Town should relocate from Cleethorpes ?

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

the whole milton keynes experiment seems to be falling a bit flat on its arse isn't it? i thought they were on an inevitable march to the premiership a couple of years ago

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It is more Wimbledon as it is closer than Milton Keynes. It is in the same city.

It is closer to 'home' than Arsenal.

 

[The Grockle]

...but is within the boundary of Brighton and Hove.

AFC Wimbledon isn't in Wimbledon; it has a Kingston postcode.

Forget postcodes it's in a different London Borough albeit a neighbouring one.

I don't agree with the original poster but they have taken over another team's stadium in a different area. For me the fairytale won't be complete till they regain their league status, housed in a stadium within Wimbledon or at least merton.