Posted on 2nd August 2016
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Fans of all clubs are being urged to support AFC Wimbledon’s move to a new permanent home.
Currently playing at Kingsmeadow, the Dons took a step closer to returning to their Plough Lane roots in December after Merton Council unanimously approved their planning application for a new ground.
Despite overwhelming local support and pressing need – Wimbledon will have the smallest ground in League One this season – the decision was “called in” by previous London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Now newly-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority have announced that they are considering reversing that decision – which would return the matter to Merton Council.
Their report suggests the new mayor is minded to heed GLA advice that there are “no strategically sound planning reasons to intervene”.
A two-week consultation period is now open for the GLA to consider to the call-in decision.
The Bring The Dons Home campaign group are asking for supporters or well-wishers to contact the Mayor and have setup a contact form for fans to do so.
Thanks to Sheppard Robson architects for the image used in this article.
COVID-19 has presented a hugely challenging and uncertain time for everyone and our thoughts are with all those directly affected by the pandemic. The Government’s message is clear – stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) are urging UEFA to reverse their decision to put a blanket ban on away fans at European competition this season – arguing instead for a case-by-case approach.
Against a backdrop of the national lockdown, the Trident Leagues at Steps 3 and 4 (Northern Premier, Southern and Isthmian) have indicated a preference to cancel all remaining league fixtures. They are surveying their member clubs for their views on whether to continue with the 2020/21 season.
The idea of the European Super League is dead, at least for now, but the hard work to ensure that it can never return is only just beginning, and the first step in that process is demonstrating that there is political support for the much-needed reforms to our game.
