Hosted by Nick Draper and Stuart Deacons, the 9yrspodcast drops every Friday during the football season, with some variable audio quality and occasional insightful comment.
EP346: Cattle in the Marketplace
We're off to Franchiseland once again in a cup tie because clearly the Football Gods like mocking us. Nick and Stu ruminate on the details of our latest set-to with that lot, but also somehow manage to ruminate on a number of topics as the podcast comes close to going overboard once more. We review the 4-0 demolition of an awful Carlisle, consider whether reserve team football needs to make a comeback, discuss the latest injury news across the squad, and revisit the (actually) official podcast's interview with Neal Ardley, with all the associated memories it brought. MFWAJJOTM, a look ahead to Notts County, and a trip down memory lane of goalkeepers past round off another classic Friday night show.Timings01:30 - FA Cup Draw10:35 - Dons 4-0 Carlisle22:50 - Bring back Reserve Team football!29:00 - Reeves, Lewis, and Nightingale38:15 - Neal Ardley interview; reflections on relegation47:45 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker52:40 - Notts County preview55:18 - Goalkeepers!
10/18/2024 • 1 hour, 6 seconds
EP345: Touch your defences
It was a relatively quiet week in the world of AFC Wimbledon, but Nick and Stu still find plenty to talk about. Chiefly, we dissect the Salford defeat, and the causes behind it. We obviously tackle, fnar, the challenge that has taken Joe Lewis out of action, and the knock-on effects of his absence, but there's also travel schedules, missed chances, and goal-lines to discuss. We touch on the midweek not-really-a-game game at Crawley, play MFWAJJOTM, and look around League Two, but there's a 9YRSPODCAST EXCLUSIVE that leads us on to reminisce about football stadiums from the days of yore. A fun podcast so check it out! Boobs.Timings03:48 - Salford 1-0 Dons22:15 - Midweek Game26:55 - PODCAST EXCLUSIVE33:35 - Football stadiums of yore42:50 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker46:30 - Carlisle Preview
10/11/2024 • 54 minutes, 59 seconds
EP344: Just another soul for sale
Nick and Stu return to discuss NEWS. It looks like we're all set to be back at Plough Lane in a week's time, and without the worry about international call-ups causing a postponement. Alongside that, we review the game with Newcastle, leading Nick to have a bit of a rant; discuss ownership models; ponder new transfer rules; look around League Two and ahead to Salford; and have another crack at MFWAJJOTM.
10/4/2024 • 55 minutes, 13 seconds
EP343: Tearing me apart like a new emotion
You might have heard that there was a bit of an accident at Plough Lane this week. Nick and Stu swim through the issues that the damage to the pitch has caused, from fixture postponements to ground share agreements to financial problems. We also talk about the press coverage and the fundraising drive, as well as what we've made of Newcastle's assistance. Alongside that, we briefly review the 0-0 draw at Bradford, play another round of MFWAJJOM, and discuss the outstanding news that Liam Trotter is to become a referee ...Timings01:20 - Pitch Battles!20:10 - Fixture issues26:35 - Game at Newcastle36:45 - Bradford review with away day thoughts42:40 - Liam Trotter becoming a referee46:30 - Comedy Night49:25 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker
9/28/2024 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
EP342: Cause a sensation
We smashed the Franchise. What else is there to say? Quite a lot actually, as Nick and Stu not only delve into the stunning 3-0 win at Plough Lane on Saturday, but also look into some very important issues elsewhere at the club: namely, The Dons Trust, and the looming decision on reducing voting rights. There's euphoria mixed with sobering realities, as we also review Trust board member Graeme Price's appearance on the (actually) official AFCW podcast. My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker, and a look ahead to Bradford round off a really fun show. And did we mention we smashed the Franchise? Oh also Nick doesn't know what day of the week it is, but it's okay, because we're not going to talk about Newcastle ...Timings02:10 - Wimbledon 3-0 MK24:20 - Dons Trust SGM35:45 - Graeme Price Interview48:55 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker52:10 - Bradford Preview57:00 - Newcastle kit and close
9/19/2024 • 1 hour, 33 seconds
EP341: Lee Brown
The clue's in the title ... Indeed, Lee Brown joins Nick and Stu on this week's show. We had a great chat about his life since leaving Wimbledon, beating, and celebrating beating, you-know-who, relegation, Ollie Palmer, Ali Al-Hamadi, Harry Pell, and life at the training ground. Lee also has a crack at My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker, and selects some highlights from his playing career. A really entertaining and insightful interview to get us in the mood ahead of this Saturday's circus.
9/11/2024 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds
EP340: The Conversation's Good
Well this ended up being quite the podcast. What felt like a fairly low-key review of a low-key win over Fleetwood, with some discussion about a couple of stadium issues, turns on its head when Nick discovers how much we charge for matchday admission to League Two football. We actually delve into a few ticket issues this week, from the good of box office staff, to the bad of prices, to the ugly of fake and digital tickets. We also have a hilarious edition of My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker, and somehow end up back on Stu's favourite subject: Geography.TIMINGS01:20 - Fleetwood Town review21:25 - Ticketing and stadium issues29:25 - Newcastle ticket, and general, pricing38:25 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker43:50 - Geography with Stu48:00 - Women's team and close
9/5/2024 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
EP339: We start to dance
Only one real topic of conversation this week: our fantastic victory over Premier League Ipswich Town. Nick and Stu discuss the key points of the game, including evaluating the performances of messrs Goodman, Reeves, Ogundere, Stevens, and Biler. Oh, and there's also some consternation about the reaction Ali Al-Hamadi received. A quick look back at Cheltenham, a look ahead to visits of Fleetwood and, further afield, Newcastle, some Plough Lane logistics, and My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker round off the show, with a special guest appearance from, of all people, Daley Thompson.TIMINGS01:10 - Ipswich Town review16:52 - Ali Al-Hamadi27:50 - *Infuriatingly long-winded* League Cup Draw31:55 - Cheltenham review34:05 - Plough Lane logistical issues40:15 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker47:10 - Fleetwood preview and predictions
8/30/2024 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
EP338: Always room for change
There's a lot of noise around these Dons Trust resolutions and the call for an SGM, and it's all quite confusing. So Nick and Stu invited two of the people involved in raising the members' resolutions, Jane Lonsdale and Charles Williams, on to the podcast to offer some clarity around the issue. What are the resolutions, what do they mean, why do we need an SGM, and why now? An interesting and helpful chat. Alongside that, it's classic podcast: we review the defeat at Bromley, including the TV coverage, look ahead to the weekend, touch on the fixture that didn't exist, and play our brand new game. Also, an old feature makes its return ...TIMINGS01:35 - Bromley 2-0 Dons, including Sky coverage12:00 - Interview with Jane Lonsdale and Charles Williams re. Dons Trust resolutions56:20 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker58:55 - League Two round-up01:00:58 - Cheltenham preview and predictions
8/22/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 51 seconds
EP337: 'Cause you know I'm on fire
A good start to the season with two come-from-behind wins, with all four strikers getting off the mark. What observations did Nick and Stu make to the games with Colchester and Bromley, and what will we take forward into the rest of the month? There are also more off-the-pitch matters to think about as well though, and the push for a Dons Trust EGM, under the slogan of 'Broken Trust', has caused some disquiet around Plough Lane. The second edition of My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker includes a cryptic clue that is unlikely to be topped, and we finish up with a glance around League Two, and a look toward our return to Hayes Lane on Saturday.Timings00:55 - Bromley 1-2 Dons14:20 - Dons 4-2 Colchester Utd, with added matchday notes31:25 - Dons Trust resolutions and EGM47:00 - My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker50:22 - League Two round-up54:15 - Bromley preview and predictions
8/15/2024 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
EP336: START THE COMMOTION
WE'RE HERE. After a longer-than-usual absence, Nick and Stu return - just in time for the new season too. We're discussing all the changes on and off the pitch, from Dons Trust issues to digital advertising, the transfer window to pre-season, before looking ahead to the League Two campaign and making our picks for promotion contenders and relegation candidates. We look ahead to the opening day visit of Colchester United, the return of Lyle Taylor, and next week's cup tie at Hayes Lane ... and we also have a BRAND NEW GAME because we can't not have a game. It's good to be back.Timings02:40 - Off the pitch (Managing Director, Stadium, TV, kick-off times, Dons Trust)26:48 - On the pitch (transfer window, squad, pre-season)45:02 - League Two predictions54:22 - NEW GAME!58:10 - Colchester preview01:03:55 - Outro, including a message of hope
8/6/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
EP335: The world you've created
Nick and Stu catch-up to discuss recent defeats to Ipswich and Wrexham, the postponement of the Crawley game, football finances, Reading, the trip to MK, and the signings of Ronan Curtis, John-Kymani Gordon, and, most interestingly, Joe Lewis ...
1/22/2024 • 39 minutes, 11 seconds
EP334: In love with a notion
In the first episode of 2024, Nick and Stu discuss whether the loss of Ali Al-Hamadi and Omar Bugiel for a few weeks is purely full of negatives for the side, or whether there are some silver linings to the clouds. We also look at the games with Colchester and Forest Green; the rearranged date for the trip to Buckinghamshire; and the upcoming FA Cup tie with Ipswich. Kamikaze podcasting.
1/4/2024 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
EP333: It happens to the best of us
The podcast returns for the final time in 2023 to review the last few games, including excellent wins over Swindon and Crawley, and a disappointing damp squib of a defeat at home to Sutton. However, Nick doesn't believe the Boxing Day loss will do us any harm in the long run - but the upcoming loss of Ali and possibly Omar to international duty is a concern.
12/29/2023 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
EP332: Money conquers faith and love
Nick and Stu return to review the win over Ramsgate, the FA Cup Third Round draw, TV's picks for said round, the Premier League's new TV deal, and some of the ills afflicting the match-going fan, including ticket on-sale dates, digital advertising, and fixture rescheduling. There's also an ICONIC EDITION of the Aarson Sasupermatch Game, ahead of a bold Swindon prediction.
12/7/2023 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds
EP331: What took you so long?
Nick and Stu return to discuss the fortunes of the first team, focusing on the great win over Notts County and frustrating defeat at Gillingham. We also lament the change of date for the Crawley game, engage in an interesting edition of the Aaron Sasupermatch Game, and preview our FA Cup clash with Ramsgate.
12/3/2023 • 39 minutes, 33 seconds
EP330: Hello my friend we meet again
We're back! Sadly with a defeat to discuss, but that's only one of three in our first 15 games, and we sit comfortably 10th in the league on the road to improvement. Nick and Stu discuss the reverse at home to Accrington, but also focus on the positives of our solid start to the season. We also discuss stewarding, Morecambe, the picture in League Two, and an interesting Aaron Sasupermatch Game.
10/27/2023 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds
EP329: You drive me up the wall
Another lead lost - PANIC! Or not. Why calls for the manager's head so early in the season, and with only one league defeat in eight? Nick and Stu discuss, with a keen eye on tactical detail for the draw with Crewe. We also talk minute's silences and the impending implosion of western civilisation - chiefly because of the Premier League. Strap in: it's a fascinating ride this week.
9/22/2023 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
EP328: I need an alarm system so I know when people are creeping about
Another week of AFC Wimbledon NEWS to discuss. Macklin gone, Stewart in, DTB needing to draft another member ... oh yeah, and we have some football to talk about as well. Because, you know, at this football club, it's sometimes nice to talk about, well, football. You know the 'F' in 'AFC Wimbledon' doesn't stand for football, right? It doesn't actually stand for anything. However, the 'F' in 'Milton Keynes FC' absolutely means something - as does the 'C'.
9/15/2023 • 37 minutes, 35 seconds
EP237: Don't push me aside
Well that was another interesting week in the world of AFC Wimbledon. However, Nick and Stu have no time for dwelling on certain matters, so we discuss another point away at Newport, some memories of away days of Wimbledon past, the visit of Stockport on Saturday, and Nick's ability to drop in wrestling references of varying relevance.
9/8/2023 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
EP326: Broken down in love
Nick and Stu revisit a winless week that feels a lot more positive than that description affords it. We come a little late (oo-er) to squeeze any the last moments of the transfer window, so we talk our new signings and departures before focusing on games with Chelsea and Forest Green. There's a bit of ranting about the daft nature of the transfer window, and the money on show in the Prem - most of it on Chelsea's subs bench, apparently. Aaron Sasupermatch Game and a quick Newport preview also included.
9/2/2023 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds
EP325: Don't you dare look back
Afternoons in Sutton don't get any better - we've all been to Sutton we know they really, really don't - than last Saturday's 3-0 win in the sunshine. Nick and Stu review some key points from the win, before looking ahead to the trip to Chelsea and what songs may or may not be sung. We also preview the Forest Green game and whether Greggs needs to order in extra vegan sausage roll. Fun fact: a vegan sausage is not a sausage.
8/25/2023 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
EP324: Could it be I'm alive after all that?
Nick and Stu talk through the finer points of our start to the season: the 0-0 draw with Grimsby on opening day, and the exciting finale as we beat Coventry 2-1 that has cast a really positive feel across the club. We also look at the visit of Wrexham, with a tricky game of Aaron Sasupermatch Game throw in to the mix as well.
8/11/2023 • 39 minutes, 4 seconds
EP323: The 2023-24 Season Preview Show
Here we go - incredibly, the ninth season preview show we have ever done. And yes, it does exactly what it says on the tin. What do we make of our new-look side, and how will we fare? How is the rest of the division shaping up? What do we consider a successful season? All that plus our BRAND NEW GAME, and Stu makes easily the boldest prediction in the history of podcasts. Yep, not just the 9yrspodcast - the boldest prediction of any podcast in history. Exciting. And confusing.
8/4/2023 • 39 minutes, 10 seconds
EP322: Craig Cope
Head of Football Operations Craig Cope joins Nick and Stu for the first podcast of the 2023-24 season. Craig reflects on the second-half of last season, changes over the summer, training, recruitment, and motorway service stations.
7/29/2023 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
EP321: Roll the dice
Nick and Stu give their thoughts on this week's statement from the PLC board, touching many varied aspects of the club as they do. There's also a review of the Swindon car crash, and debate over what the start of the season looks like.
4/27/2023 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds
EP320: A ghost never leaves a haunted house
How do you explain a team's continuing ability to drop points late in games? The honest answer is you probably don't. You can lament it, however. And perhaps laugh about it too - because if you don't, you'll cry. Anyway, Nick and Stu talk Salford and Harrogate this week, as well as JJ tweets, and our feelings on his position. We also have an interesting Jackson Five for the CCL hardcore.
4/13/2023 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
EP319: Messing with your head
Nick and Stu discuss first-team affairs, including the defeat to Rochdale, the plans of Craig Cope, the appointment of Andy Thorn, and whether the season is over or not. We also speak to Esther and Kerry from the Women of Wimbledon Supporters Association (WOWSA). There's then an Easter-themed edition of Jackson Five ...
4/7/2023 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
EP318: We dropping into gear
Nick and Stu discuss the latest.
3/31/2023 • 38 minutes, 45 seconds
EP317: Statue in the sky
Nick is joined by Kris Stewart, Chairman of the Dons Trust Board. They discuss the team's current predicament, Chris Gunter, Ayoub Assal, finances, and the recent furore over Trust election voting software.
3/24/2023 • 37 minutes, 39 seconds
EP316: What?
As we continue to lose leads, Nick and Stu ask whether injuries and a lack of sub options are the reasons behind our loss of form in 2023. We also look at the online debate about the manager's position and ask whether calls for him to go are fair. Modern football, hamburgers, and Crawley Town dismissals make up the rest of our Stone Cold Steve Austin Day edition. A fun listen so check it out!
3/16/2023 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
EP315: And it's LIVE!
Nick and Stu record the podcast LIVE on Twitter Spaces, inviting contributions from the live audience. We're talking the defeat to Mansfield, Hall of Fame options, Craig Cope's role, and the upcoming trips to Doncaster and Newport - two trips with equally-weighted, but differently shaped, health warnings.
3/9/2023 • 55 minutes
EP314: One in Ten
Nick and Stu look at where our season sits following one win in ten, and a deluge of injuries. We speak of defending set-pieces, substitutions, and entertainment value, before looking at the visit of Personsfield on Saturday, and playing a Jackson Five that takes us back to a different world (1995, to be precise).
3/3/2023 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
EP313: When I lose my way
Lots of topics to squeeze in this week - and not just our hero and leader, Jay Bothroyd. We have the draw with Hartlepool to discuss, Meet the Manager, Nick's stadium tour, John Motson, and Ivor Heller. We also have a tough Jackson Five to test the grey matter ...
2/24/2023 • 44 minutes, 8 seconds
EP312: I was unconscious, half asleep
Nick and Stu return to discuss a varied range of topics this week, in lieu of any goals. We do look at a couple of tactical points from the goalless draws with Carlisle and Northampton, but we also venture to such topics as power surges, PA decibels, referee abuse, Nathan Jones, Woolworths, HMV, and the statistically-interesting 1997-98 season. There's even a mention of Chris's favourite ever Wimbledon player. Can you guess who it is yet? Also, a quick preview of Saturday's game with Hartlepool.
2/16/2023 • 43 minutes, 27 seconds
EP311: He said he missed Bliss
A few topics to discuss this week, but chiefly, the defeat at Leyton Orient. An unlucky defeat, but some talking points, including the options we now have within the squad. However, off the pitch, there were a couple of concerns, including tickets, and FA fines. They pale in comparison, mind, to the revelations in this week's edition of On This Side Of It, and a startling reveal in Jackson Five ...
2/9/2023 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
EP310: Flickering Shadows of Love
Nick and Stu discuss the comings and goings during the last throes of the transfer window, and the battling win over Stockport. They also look at the trip to Leyton Orient, and ask some pertinent questions about matchday routines ...
2/3/2023 • 47 minutes, 19 seconds
EP309: Echoes of my Mind
No games to talk about, but Nick and Stu spend their time shooting the breeze over new signings, departures, tactics, postponements, Forest Green Rovers, Brentford, the women's game, and the visit of Stockport this weekend. We also have another round of Jackson Five. A fun show as always, with real food for thought in the closing moments. Real food too - not whatever muck they eat at the aforementioned Forest Green ...
1/26/2023 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
EP308: Dirty Cash
A broad range of topics on this week's show. Chris Draper sits in for Stu to discuss the departures of Nathan Young-Coombes and Ayoub Assal (with a look at the comms regarding the latter's recent absence); the ethics of accepting Qatari cash; the 0-0 draw with Bradford; whether some football songs should be retired; the sale of tickets to Leyton Orient away; our new signings; The Apprentice; and the forthcoming trip to Newport. A fun show, so check it out!
1/20/2023 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
EP307: Just Looking
A 0-0 draw at Crewe, but despite a dull game, there were a good few talking points to emerge. Nick and Stu talk tactics before looking at finances, and possible January moves. We also revive On That Side Of It, as well as play Jackson Five and look ahead to the visit of Bradford City and return of Glyn Hodges. There's also a moment of Lee Brown madness to analyse ...
1/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
EP307: Just Looking
A 0-0 draw at Crewe, but despite a dull game, there were a good few talking points to emerge. Nick and Stu talk tactics before looking at finances, and possible January moves. We also revive On That Side Of It, as well as play Jackson Five and look ahead to the visit of Bradford City and return of Glyn Hodges. There's also a moment of Lee Brown madness to analyse ...
1/12/2023 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
EP306: Haven't changed, had much to say
As Richard Madeley would say, 'Welcome Back!'. After a brief hiatus, Nick and Stu are back to kick-off 2023 with a whirlwind of a show discussing first-team affairs. We look back over the festive games, from which we picked up four points from nine, with a particularly close look at the defeat at Sutton. We also ponder what happens to the squad in January, with four departures and one semi-arrival having already been announced. There's also a tricky, if very very quick, game of Jackson Five with which to test your grey matter. It's good to be back ...
1/5/2023 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
EP306: Haven't changed, had much to say
As Richard Madeley would say, 'Welcome Back!'. After a brief hiatus, Nick and Stu are back to kick-off 2023 with a whirlwind of a show discussing first-team affairs. We look back over the festive games, from which we picked up four points from nine, with a particularly close look at the defeat at Sutton. We also ponder what happens to the squad in January, with four departures and one semi-arrival having already been announced. There's also a tricky, if very very quick, game of Jackson Five with which to test your grey matter. It's good to be back ...
1/5/2023 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
EP304: Keepin' you satisfied
We have selection dilemmas on the horizon. How does a team, unbeaten in seven (or eight depending on your view of B-Team Trophies and/or penalty shoot-out losses), re-integrate a striker with a knack of scoring goals without disrupting form and momentum? Or is it quite easy as the unbeaten run actually masks some rather dire performances? Nick and Stu discuss that, as well as whether Ayoub Assal is a million-pound player or not.
11/17/2022 • 38 minutes, 4 seconds
EP303: Sometimes you gotta work hard
After a fortnight away, we're back once again with the ill behaviour. The team is too: once, against Weymouth, in a bad way, and once, against Leyton Orient, in a good way. The old Crazy Gang was back for a famous, memorable night at Plough Lane. What did we make of it all? Plus we talk London derbies, Curzon Ashton, FA Cup, Salford, kits, and old grounds. A classic edition of the podcast, if we do say so ourselves. Which we do.
11/10/2022 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
EP302: Make a wrong thing right
Two games to talk about, as we take a deep dive into improved performances following the horrendous defeat to Sutton. We also touch on VAR, and Liam Trotter.
10/27/2022 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
EP301: We're happy here in the happy house
Nick and Stu discuss the events of Saturday.
10/19/2022 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
EP300: Time to break free
Nick and Stu take on dodgy internet to provide you all with talk of a WIN. Yes, you read that correctly: A WIN. But there are questions to answer about how the squad is shaping up, especially in regard to one player's best role. Injuries, a new Managing Director, and Dons Trust resolutions are also discussed, and there's also a rant about cars.
10/6/2022 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
EP299: Michael Rootes
Michael Rootes is one of a select group of players to have been on the books on both Wimbledon FC and AFC Wimbledon. He joins Nick and Stu to discuss his time at both, with stories of Chris Perry, Neal Ardley, John Fashanu, and Stanley Reed. We also revisit his one and only AFCW appearance in 2003: a most memorable debut that featured on the very first 9yrspodcast. Michael also gives his thoughts on the current squad's season so far, and we discuss the draw at Bradford.
9/30/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds
EP298: Turn your head around?
It's the Brexit question. You know what we mean - we don't even have to say it. So, what does the future hold for AFC Wimbledon? Do we have a plan? Do we need to lose control to turn the ship around? Is the new Managing Director the solution to all our problems? Nick and Stu shoot the breeze, as well as talk a little bit about the football.
9/23/2022 • 52 minutes, 12 seconds
EP295: Never Too Late
Somewhat tardy - we do apologise - but we have this week's podcast for you just in time to preview our visit to Stockport. Nick and Stu discuss the signing of Ryley Towler on loan from Bristol City, and what he brings to the side, before looking at our limitations as our squad, as evidenced in the defeat to Barrow.
9/3/2022 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 294: EP294: Josh Davison
Erm, Josh Davison is on the show this week. The clue is in the title. Our new number nine talks about the win at Crawley, his partnership with Nathan Young-Coombes, his time at Swindon and Charlton and Forest Green, his dad's memories of John Fashanu, and the potential of renationalising the railways. Either side of that, Nick and Stu have all the usual, including a happy memory of smashing Watford. Absolutely smashing them.
8/26/2022 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 293: My jaw on the floor
We are determined to have fun this season, so a 5-2 reverse at Mansfield on Tuesday was less than ideal. We address it head on and discuss the tactics behind the defeat, as well as the issue of a red card (which the FA has since determined was incorrectly given ... !!!), but then we're back to the fun with talk of Crawley, Sutton, other times we've conceded five, man-bags, and transfers. In the face of a disappointing week, we've tried to lift spirits (until Nick ruins it at the end).
8/19/2022 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 292: Feel The Temperature Rise
Your common or garden podcast this week, as Nick and Stu review our draw at Hartlepool and League Cup exit to Gillingham. Are people reading too much into these two results? Should we not be happy with a team that is coming together nicely, if just a little lacking in front of goal? But more importantly - just how weird an evening was Tuesday night?! We also have our new features and Stu looks to improve his performance on Jackson Five.
8/12/2022 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 291: Johnnie Jackson
Johnnie Jackson joins us this week to discuss the win over Gillingham. We also talk about the transfer window, away travel, family, switching off from football, and penguins. We also learn who he thinks is the best player he ever played with, his toughest opponent, and the dressing room that he thought was "a bit of a stinker". Stu and Nick go on to preview the trip to Hartlepool, play our new game Jackson Five, and introduce our new feature, "On That Side Of It".
8/5/2022 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 290: The 2022-23 Season Preview Show
Robin Bedford and Marc Jones join Nick and Stu at The Phoenix at Plough Lane to look ahead to the new campaign. We talk new players, departed players, culture, managers, and, of course, the new array of Hummel apparel that Marc and Robin were instrumental in planning. We also have an abridged version of our new game ...
7/29/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 288: The one with predictions
As we enter the final three weeks of the season, Nick and Stu make some educated predictions / wild guesses as to how ourselves and our relegation rivals will get on. It's safe to say, our remaining fixtures don't look as daunting as those facing the others fighting for their League One lives ...
4/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 283: The one with the change at the top
Nick is joined by Spike Godding and Rob Boyce to discuss the latest issues around Plough Lane, including the departure of Joe Palmer as Chief Executive, and the daft surrender of a two-goal lead at home to Doncaster. Why did Palmer leave, and why could we not see out a first win in 14 games? A fun show as always so check it out ;-)
3/3/2022 • 40 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 282: The one where we got booked
A simple discussion of a performance against Sunderland that was inverse in quality of that of the referee. We're not in the business of criticising refs, because it lessens the impact of our critique when you get one that actually did perform quite poorly. We also look at our record during the thirds of the season, as we approach the final one, and compare our progress to where we were this time last campaign.
2/17/2022 • 44 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 281: The one with ample parking
Yeah two defeats in a week makes it hard to be upbeat. We tried, but ... meh. Sucks the life out of you, doesn't it? Well, it does if you attended either of last week's defeats. It seems many decided against doing so, and did those people miss anything?! Still, good news about the Chocolate Oranges.
2/10/2022 • 45 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 275: EP275: The one where we don't know
A draw with Wycombe to discuss in amongst musings on the world around us, and why, once again, life was better 25 years ago. We really were shooting the breeze this week.
12/16/2021 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 14: Sunday Night Live: 12th December 2021 with Jack Rudoni
Jack Rudoni joins Stu, Jane Lonsdale, Anne-Marie Godfrey and Robert Boyce. He discusses the 2-2 draw with Wycombe, our unbeaten run over the last 5 games and goes head to head with Anne-Marie in the return of our ‘Two Word Tango’ game.
12/13/2021 • 59 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 274: EP274: The one with Ollie Palmer for a bit
Ollie Palmer, fresh ... ish ... from the trip to Accrington, joins us to discuss the team's current form, and goals, goals, and nonny. Nick and Stu then look at what's going wrong in football - again.
12/10/2021 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 273: EP273: The one with the first POTY shout
Nick and Stu review the draw with Fleetwood, and discuss our progress in League One. We have an FA Cup tie to look forward to as well, plus some worrying news about attending fans. Also, ear and nose wax.
12/3/2021 • 40 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 13: Monday Night Live: 29th November 2021
SNL returned on a Monday due to a rather long meal on the Sunday resulted in Stu losing the will to live. Stu along with George Jones & Rob Boyce discuss the ladies progression to the 3rd round of the Vitality’s Women’s FA Cup with a 1-0 win at previously unbeaten Hashtag United this season. They also discuss the 2-2 draw with Fleetwood Town and looking ahead to Cheltenham Town this Saturday in the FA Cup and a chance to progress to the 3rd round for the 5th time in the last 10 years.
11/30/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 2: EP272: The one with Ollie Palmer's bantz
Lots of talking points coming from the games with Crewe and Portsmouth this week. What did Nick and Stu make of it all? And was there really nearly 7,000 people inside Plough Lane on Tuesday?!
11/26/2021 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 1: DONS TRUST SPECIAL: Meet the DTB with Xavier Wiggins, Joe Palmer, & Will Daniels
The recording from the Meet the DTB event held on 22nd November 2021. Dons Trust co-chair Xavier Wiggins, AFC Wimbledon CEO Joe Palmer and Will Daniels answered questions from fans and Dons Trust members
11/23/2021 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 271: EP271: The one with 17 pages front and back
Nick and Stu discuss the FA Cup, Dons Trust Elections, modern football, the trip to Portsmouth, and, most specifically, the club's published statement re. budget and first-team policy.
11/19/2021 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 2: DTB Hustings 2021 - 2nd Panel
9yrspodcast opened up the DTB Elections 2021 with the yearly hustings. We were joined by Graham Stacey, James Macdonald, Niall Couper, Michele Little & Colin Shergold. Thanks to Robert Boyce and George Jones for giving up their time for the production of this years hustings.
11/14/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 270: EP270: The one with the philosophical conversations
As tension rises off the pitch, Nick and Stu discuss their feelings on some heavy topics - most notably fan ownership, playing budgets, and, obviously, modern technology. We also chat about progress in the FA Cup, and managerial departures.
11/11/2021 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 269: EP269: The one with the rant that wasn't there
Nick and Stu talk Cambridge, FA Cup memories, stadium debt and financing, and a couple of things that have irked Nick this week.
11/5/2021 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 268: EP268: The one with or without your seat
Lots to talk about in what was shaping up to be a fairly quiet week. We discuss Paul Kalambayi and loanees before reviewing the Wigan defeat and previewing the trip to Cambridge. We then look at a new rule for substitutes, the Dons Trust survey results, team selection rules around the Football League Trophy, and the problems with Guiseley tickets. We spend a bit of time on the last one.
10/29/2021 • 57 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 267: EP267: The one with a clean sheet
We review the win at Lincoln, the draw with Sheffield Wednesday, the FA Cup draw, Newcastle, our hatred of Chelsea, and Nick forgets which division Crewe were in last season. A fun show ahead of a tough game with Wigan on Saturday.
10/22/2021 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 11: SNL: 17th October ‘21 - Guests: Nik Tzanev & Cheye Alexander
Stu, Anne-Marie & George are joined by AFC Wimbledon First Team Players, Nik Tzanev & Cheye Alexander.Nik discusses his international trip to Bahrain with New Zealand, whilst Cheye discusses full on training in the English winter. We talk about Sheffield Wednesday result, the FA Cup 1st Round draw and the midweek trip to Lincoln City.
10/18/2021 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 265: EP265: The one with lots of rain
Nick is joined by his much older brother Chris this week to discuss the team's recent form, and in particular, the 1-1 draw with Burton in the wet. Football is better in the rain. We also cast a glance over League One, and look back to two 4-0 results from this week(ish) in 2001.
10/7/2021 • 40 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 10: Sunday Night Live: 3rd October 2021
We were joined by 1st Team players Jack Currie, David Fisher & Elliott Bolton, who are all currently out on loan with non-league clubs. Host George Jones was joined by Rob Boyce and they had a great discussion with the players on their current loans, training during the week and their individual development plans.Stu joins George & Rob for the last half hour to discuss Saturday’s draw with Burton, how Plough Lane dealt with the rain and also how some programmes get a 12 rating!
10/4/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 263: EP263: The one with goals, goals, and goals
Dissecting the win at Morecambe with a nod to the current squad's never-say-die attitude. Nick and Stu also take a look around a couple of big stories in League One and, yes, the Arsenal game as well.
9/17/2021 • 45 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 262: EP262: The one where we saw us win at Plough Lane
A somewhat round-the-houses edition of the podcast this week, but we do discuss in detail the win over Oxford - our first at Plough Lane in front of our fans. We also look around League One, discuss the EFL Trophy issue, and think back to 20 years ago this week, and a rather sombre anniversary.
9/10/2021 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 261: EP261: The one where Joe Pigott ate my hamster
The draw at Ipswich, the problems with season tickets, Oxford, and Dons Trust elections ... this week's episode is late, but sounds great. Featuring a random introduction and a couple of classic Nick rants.
9/3/2021 • 51 minutes
Episode 259: EP259: The one where we had a home game
A slightly longer edition this week, as we discuss our return home. We review the draws with Bolton and Gillingham, and give our first impressions of Plough Lane with fans; from there, we have all the usual features, and some classic Stuisms.
8/20/2021 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 258: EP258: The one with the good start to the season
We discuss the wins over Doncaster and Charlton; preview this weekend's return to Plough Lane and the game against Bolton; talk ticketing systems; and look back at what happened this week in 2001.
8/13/2021 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 5: Sunday Night Live: 8th August 2021
We were joined by Luke McCormick & Paul Kalambayi on Sunday night. Paul spoke about old school Wimbledon with Robbo using the Richmond Park Challenge, although Luke was amazed to find out that the acadamy used to run the course instead on cycling it. Luke discussed his passion for Love Island, his enjoyment of scoring the winner at Doncaster and Paul mentions that he regularly does one on one defending against Ayoub.
8/11/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 4: Sunday Night Live: 1st August 2021
We were joined by Aaron Pressley & Zaki Oualah for a fun packed hour chat. Aaron declared himself the best dresser at the club already, Zaki talked about the unique banter in the non-league game and Aaron was delighted to declare his love for Italy on the night of the Euro 2020 final.
8/2/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 2: In The Wider Interests episode 2
Bristol Rovers and Her Game Too featuring Tom Gorringe (Executive Director, Bristol Rovers), John Scales (Fair Game Spokesperson, ex-Wimbledon, Bristol Rovers and England), Caz May (Her Game Too and Bristol Rovers supporter), Jonny Kerr (Fair Game and Bristol Rovers supporter).Presented by Kevin Borras for Fair Game.Theme tune and outro music by The Drinking Club (written by Hewitt/Borras)https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com
7/20/2021 • 47 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 2: Sunday Night Live: Sunday 11th July 2021
Stu & George discuss the recent transfers, pre-season, Test Event and England vs Italy game later in the evening.
7/12/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 1: Sunday Night Live - Mark Robinson
Anne-Marie & Stu are joined by AFC Wimbledon Head Coach Mark Robinson. Robbo discusses the test event emotions, summer holidays, dealing with agents and the new Richmond Park Challenge that starts on Monday.
7/5/2021 • 55 minutes, 19 seconds
George Jones Meets.....AFC Wimbledon’s Sports Scientist Chris McConnell
In the first episode of this summer podcast, George meets AFC Wimbledon’s Sports Scientist Chris McConnell.Chris discusses the season just completed and kindly presents some data collated over the season to demonstrate the departments key KPI’s. Finally George asks how Chris got into the Sports Science role and what advice he can give to people who want to follow the same journey.
6/2/2021 • 48 minutes, 34 seconds
Summer SNL - 30th May 2021
George Jones & Anne-Marie Godfrey are joined by Robert Boyce, Michael Hamilton and Niall Couper. They discuss academy, LSC against T&M tomorrow and Fair Game.