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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 30, 2016 9:29:26 GMT
I have a conflict of interest here. As someone who lived in Plymouth for 28 years I'd be rooting for them against any other opponent. But, I'd be chuffed with a Wimbledon win because it would give them the chance to play in the same division next season as MK Dons who (with the help of a disgraceful "franchise" decision by the FA) consigned the fans of the original Wimbledon to be forced to reform their club and start from the base of the football pyramid. They've done amazingly well to be in with a chance of catching and overtaking MK Dons next season.
I think I'll just have to forget supporting either team and just try to enjoy the game.
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Post by charlesjefferson on May 30, 2016 9:37:17 GMT
Wimbledon win for me, not that I have anything against Plymouth (apart from their goalkeeper) but for Wimbledon to be in with a chance to finish above the MK Dons next season. Now that would be something quite special.
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Post by wuzza on May 30, 2016 9:45:29 GMT
I always have tons of respect for Plymouth's support. They cover such distances in good numbers but never really seem to have a team that fulfills the club's potential.
I think they could and should be a Championship outfit.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 9:53:56 GMT
Plymouth for me.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 30, 2016 9:58:09 GMT
I always have tons of respect for Plymouth's support. They cover such distances in good numbers but never really seem to have a team that fulfills the club's potential. I think they could and should be a Championship outfit. I agree. When Hull first reached the Premier League (the same year as us) Plymouth became the largest conurbation in England whose football team had NEVER played in the top division. If they ever did reach the Prem they should do well for crowds. As well as being the biggest club by some margin in Devon they are on the border of Cornwall which has no league clubs. Effectively they have a catchment area comprising over 1 million people - plus in the summer months they could attract sizeable numbers of tourists to watch Premier League football. And, of course they could rebuild that main stand which looks so out of place compared to the rest of the stadium! As I said in my first post, I am really unable to make up my mind who to support today. The decision would be very easy against any other club than AFC Wimbledon. I'm just going to enjoy the game and be gutted for whoever loses. |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 30, 2016 10:32:46 GMT
I don't see the conflict given you spent a lot of time in the Plymouth area.
Plymouth have just as much claim to the sympathy vote given how they were almost driven out of existence by unscrupulous owners haven't they?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 30, 2016 10:46:11 GMT
I don't see the conflict given you spent a lot of time in the Plymouth area. Plymouth have just as much claim to the sympathy vote given how they were almost driven out of existence by unscrupulous owners haven't they? Yes, Plymouth could have well been consigned to the dustbin by previous owners. I would never regard myself as a Plymouth Fan - more a sympathetic observer. But, obviously, I've been to Home Park many times during the time I lived there and many friends and ex colleagues are fans. I think the reason I have as much sympathy for Wimbledon as I do is that not only did they have rotten owners (at the time) but those owners were aided and abetted by the FA who (for no good reason that I can see) decided to throw their own rules out of the window and make an exception for one club. It wasn't as if Milton Keynes was a particularly deserving case. They call it a "new town" but it is almost 50 years old and has a population of 230,000 - much more than many provincial towns and cities who have had Premier League clubs. If all those people hadn't managed to create and support a football team to reach the Football League in 40 years, I never understood why they should be handed one.The fact that AFC Wimbledon will have managed to catch them up (in terms of League position) if they win today, is a measure of the apathy that must have reigned for 40 years in Milton Keynes as far as football is concerned. Anyway, as I said, I will enjoy the game, be pleased for the winner and sad for whoever loses. |
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Post by manchesterpotter on May 30, 2016 11:32:42 GMT
Wimbledon.
I have a real soft spot for them because of what they've gone through, and also because they were the first club I completed in my 1996 Merlin Premier League sticker book.
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Post by drfootball on May 30, 2016 12:01:43 GMT
Got to be Plymouth,my local team as I live in Devon and they`re taking nearly 40,000 to Wembley. 
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Post by Dutchpeter on May 30, 2016 12:47:28 GMT
I'm rooting for Plymouth and I'm biased because I live there. Another reason is, let's see another football region prosper instead of London as usual.
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Post by samba :) on May 30, 2016 13:18:27 GMT
Come on the real dons
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Post by homer32 on May 30, 2016 13:20:12 GMT
Akinfenwa on the bench, hope it's been strenghened!! Shame as I was looking forward to watching him he's quick considering his size, if he could have lost about 4 stone I think he would have played in the prem.
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Post by liam007 on May 30, 2016 13:20:39 GMT
Just switched it,who is the man with Dave Bassett and Ian Holloway,heard him mention his time at Sheff Utd but can not for the life om me remember who he is.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 13:21:09 GMT
Go on the Janners.
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Post by samba :) on May 30, 2016 13:36:34 GMT
Akinfenwa on the bench, hope it's been strenghened!! Shame as I was looking forward to watching him he's quick considering his size, if he could have lost about 4 stone I think he would have played in the prem. He usually comes on with 20 left Doubt he could last the ninety |
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Post by spitthedog on May 30, 2016 14:30:15 GMT
Simple this one.
Has to be Wimbledon. Plymouth dont deserve any success imho.
You have to question a club who would make that goalkeeper their club captain!!! WTF!!!!!
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Post by Kjones9 on May 30, 2016 14:31:30 GMT
Crap game so far.
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Post by torquaypotter on May 30, 2016 14:47:53 GMT
I have not got sky so can anybody on here pass me a site where I could watch it please
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Post by spitthedog on May 30, 2016 15:01:40 GMT
I have not got sky so can anybody on here pass me a site where I could watch it please try kodi |
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Post by fullmetaljacket on May 30, 2016 15:18:13 GMT
Didn't really care who won until I saw who Pplymouth had in goal.Hope Wimbledon do it now.
On a seperate note it is appalling that he only served 4 years.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on May 30, 2016 15:26:24 GMT
Looks like Ronaldo in goal for Wimbledon?
Sent from my GT-I9192 using proboards
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Post by LDE76 on May 30, 2016 15:33:25 GMT
He's coming.  |
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Post by LDE76 on May 30, 2016 15:38:20 GMT
1-0 Wombles. Cracking finish.
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Post by Dutchpeter on May 30, 2016 15:42:10 GMT
Come on Janners get level!
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Post by werrington on May 30, 2016 15:51:01 GMT
Wimbledon v MK Dons is looming
Played each other around 3 times in cup competition but always at MIlton Keynes ....be the first time at Wimbledon's stadium
Could be feisty
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Post by PotterLog on May 30, 2016 16:01:20 GMT
Brill. Gooarn Dons
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Post by GrahamHyde on May 30, 2016 16:01:31 GMT
Arguments over the penalty. Akinfenwa came out on top, obviously.
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Post by JoeinOz on May 30, 2016 16:01:39 GMT
Well done Wimbo.
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Post by Kjones9 on May 30, 2016 16:02:24 GMT
I'm surprised the argument about the penalty lasted so long.
The other player must have some balls.
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Post by werrington on May 30, 2016 16:03:44 GMT
I'm surprised the argument about the penalty lasted so long. The other player must have some balls. Did you notice Higgi never mentioned the players arguing as he did it with Hoefkens |
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