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The Wombles had a Dream Podcast

The Wombles had a Dream Podcast

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The No. 1 #AFCW podcast with Lee Finch and Danny Baker. Find us on all major podcasting apps. Part of the @TalkSport Fan Network
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#46 Deal or No Deal

The Wombles had a Dream PodcastJan 27, 2022

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#087 - Terry Burton

#087 - Terry Burton

Lee and Danny caught up with ex Wimbledon reserve team manager, academy manager, assistant manager and first team manager Terry Burton. He talks about his 14 years at the club. Working with greats like Don Howe, players like Chris Perry and Neal Ardley, his time under Joe Kinnear, taking charge for 2 games and the move to MK. Preview Doncaster on Saturday.
Mar 10, 202301:20:46
#086 The Big 4-0

#086 The Big 4-0

Lee and Danny this week go over the defeats to Gillingham and Stevenage. They then discuss the style of play and does it really matter. Or is it about 3 points and winning games of football that's more important? Then they discuss the growing injury list and what is causing so many injuries? Finally they preview the Mansfield game at Plough Lane.
Mar 03, 202301:26:17
#085 Exciting times

#085 Exciting times

This week Lee and Danny pay tribute to the voice of football John Motson. Hartlepool at home and 2 points dropped. Signings that got them excited no matter the outcome. Danny quizzes Lee on his knowledge of international AFC Wimbledon players. Finally, they preview Gillingham away and Stevenage at home midweek. From the only unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast
Feb 24, 202301:27:34
#084 Gary Goals

#084 Gary Goals

This week Lee and Danny talk about the boring 0-0’s against Carlisle and Northampton. Why have the goals dried up? Is it the loss of Assal? Or do we need to change formation, personnel and go a-bit more attacking? The plough lane atmosphere. Is it getting the basics right and a product on the pitch that’s exciting? Or should the fans be doing more to make it louder etc. finally they preview Hartlepool at home. The number one and only unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast.
Feb 17, 202301:10:15
#083 Day Trippers Welcome

#083 Day Trippers Welcome

Danny and Lee this week talk about a loss away to league leaders Leyton Orient. Then they discuss tickets, debentures and whether it would be worth doing an away club for away tickets? How away fans have grown being AFC Wimbledon. Regionalise fixtures on a Tuesday night and would a beam back make sense for away games? Finish previewing Carlise at home and Northampton away on valentines day.
Feb 10, 202301:19:10
#082 - January madness

#082 - January madness

Danny and Lee talk about the win against Stockport. Then they discuss the January transfer window and the madness it brings. Ins/outs and how they feel it went. The hall of fame, they pick a keeper, defender, midfielder, striker, sub, manager and special mention from the Wimbledon & AFC Wimbledon era’s to enter the hall of fame (no loans). Finish with a preview of Orient away on Satuday.
Feb 03, 202301:30:56
#081 - Andy Brassell

#081 - Andy Brassell

Lee and Danny are this week joined by Football Ramble & talkSPORT presenter, European football expert and massive AFC Wimbledon fan Andy Brassell. Talking all things AFC Wimbledon
Jan 27, 202301:08:20
#080 Don’t sing when your winning

#080 Don’t sing when your winning

Danny and Lee are this week joined by WHAD OG Jamie Whittington. Talking about Bradford, statements, songs and queues. Assal - has he been sick and will he leave in this window? Ashley Bayes - what an incredible job he has done and why hasn’t he moved on to bigger and better things? Preview Newport and Walsall. From the number one unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast.
Jan 20, 202301:29:57
#079 - Across the pond

#079 - Across the pond

Lee and Danny are this weekend joined by Wimbledon fan and American Jonathan Ahl. They discuss the snooze fest that was Crewe away, 3 new signings and what else is required and who needs to go. Will we lose Assal? Finances, the financial report and ticket prices. Final part is preview Bradford. The Wombles Had a Dream, still the only unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast
Jan 13, 202301:34:20
#078 Silly Season

#078 Silly Season

Danny and Lee are back after the Christmas break and are talking about the Christmas games and picking up 4 points out of 9, they then discuss JJ and his first 6 months in charge. Have they changed their view and feelings or is he still a bit meh and rate his time out of 10 - the final part of the episode is dedicated to the January transfer window. Players that have left, players that are linked and will Assal stay or go. Still the only unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast.
Jan 06, 202301:26:54
#77 12 stats of Donsmas

#77 12 stats of Donsmas

Lee is back and this week he is joined by Danny Baker. Arash provides them with 12 stats of Donsmas. They discuss Lee’s Christmas wishlist and he doesn't hold back. A great month in a terrible year, also have you changed your opinion on JJ? In association with Seasonmaster.
Dec 16, 202201:20:26
#76 Danny is in the big chair

#76 Danny is in the big chair

Danny hosts this week as Lee is in bed with a virus. Danny is joined by Nick Lehmann and they talk about the home win against Grimsby, Harry Pell and are is antics good or bad? The Christmas wish list for the club, team, plough lane and DTB elections. Congrats to JJ for MOTM nomination and preview Swindon away Saturday. Sponsored by SEASONMASTER
Dec 09, 202201:08:22
#75 - Opinions are like

#75 - Opinions are like

This week Danny and Lee are joined by George Brown. They discuss the FA Cup defeat to Chesterfield. You sent us your unpopular opinions and we talk about them and do we agree or disagree. We then discuss the Q&A with JJ, Danny Macklin and Mike Buckley, nothing like a bit of notice. The new HOFO has been announced, what will Craig Cope bring to Wimbledon? Finally they preview the home game against Grimsby.
Dec 02, 202201:22:36
#74 - Danny Macklin

#74 - Danny Macklin

This week Danny and Lee are joined by new AFC Wimbledon MD Danny Macklin as they discuss his 3 weeks in the job, his future plans, his quick wins, why us and all ideas are good ideas.
Nov 25, 202201:07:26
#73 I’m a football fan - get me out of here

#73 I’m a football fan - get me out of here

Danny and Lee this week discuss the draw away to Salford and the win against Weymouth in the FA Cup. Is the EFL trophy an important cup for us? Danny Macklin has been in the job 2 weeks, what should be on his to-do list? Goldmine - players that have left but could still make us money and the 3 players in the current squad that will make us money. Tranmere preview to finish.
Nov 18, 202201:31:01
#72 Potential

#72 Potential

Danny and Lee this week discuss the draw away to Weymouth in the FA Cup and then the superb performance and 2-0 win against league leaders Leyton Orient. They then give their unpopular opinions - do you agree and send us your own ones. Talk about the elections and the current situation regarding hustings. Loan watch - do we keep or send back current loans and do we recall our players in Jan? Preview Salford and the FA Cup replay.
Nov 11, 202201:25:43
#71 Finding Form

#71 Finding Form

Lee and Danny this week discuss 7 points from 9 and finding some form. Are they happy though? Is it about the performance or just the points on the board? The dons trust elections have come around again and 13 people have put themselves forward for the 7 positions, we discuss this and what is expected. Preview the FA Cup game away to Weymouth and the big league game on Tuesday night under the plough land lights against Orient.
Nov 03, 202201:13:04
#70 Has it gone to far?

#70 Has it gone to far?

This week Lee and Danny discuss the defeat in the derby at home to Sutton. When does it end? So much negativity, can we pull together or has it gone to far? JJ and his future as Wimbledon manager - time to go or give more time? Rochdale Preview. Sponsored by Seasonmaster
Oct 20, 202201:04:40
#069 I’m too old for this

#069 I’m too old for this

Danny and Lee this week discuss the 3-1 loss to Walsall. They move on and ask why is the officiating in the league so bad? and refereeing as a whole. Rivalries and derbies, the difference between the two, the big ones and who is our rivalry/derbies with? Preview the derby against Sutton - sponsored by Seasonmaster
Oct 13, 202201:15:08
#068 Train Strikes Won’t Stop Us

#068 Train Strikes Won’t Stop Us

Lee and Danny talk about a massive 3 points and win against Colchester. Injury issues, why do we seem to have so many? Is it just bad luck? New MD - Danny Baker gives us his view and what a big job Danny Macklin has. Black History month, so we celebrate some of the best black players Wimbledon have had and how they helped us along the way. Finish with a preview of Walsall.
Oct 07, 202201:22:02
#067 False Dawns/Surprise Sunrises

#067 False Dawns/Surprise Sunrises

Danny and Lee this week discuss a point away to Bradford. False Dawns/Surprise Sunrises - players, managers and teams that have failed to live up to the hype (the False Dawns) and players that fans were not expecting much from but have really delivered (Surprise Sunrises). They then discuss the next 6 games, massive run in and how important is it for JJ? Finally they preview Colchester at home. Condolences to David McKnights family and friends RIP David. A big thank you to our sponsor Seasonmaster for the support.
Sep 29, 202201:06:41
#066 Fan Ownership or Sell

#066 Fan Ownership or Sell

Danny and Lee discuss the defeat at Carlisle. They then talk about the current issue of fan ownership or selling up. The dons trust board and the upcoming elections. At the end they preview the big game away to Bradford.
Sep 22, 202201:03:27
#065 Football club in crisis?

#065 Football club in crisis?

Danny and Lee are this week joined by Jack Mountney. They discuss the 2-0 defeat to Northampton. Lee asks the question - Are we a football club in crisis? and they break down the football club and how things can change. Lastly they preview Carlisle away.
Sep 15, 202201:25:00
#064 Money Money Money

#064 Money Money Money

Danny and Lee discuss Stockport away. They then talk about the Dons Trust budget overview that was sent out. Have we learnt any lessons from last season and is it time to ask the fans what road we want to travel on - low budget or time to sell? Finally they preview Leyton Orient on Satuday at the plough lane
Sep 07, 202201:04:28
#063 Adam Roscrow

#063 Adam Roscrow

Danny and Lee are this week joined by ex Wimbledon striker Adam Roscrow. They talk about his time with Wimbledon. From stag to signing, Wally downes, loneliness and mental health, moving from Wales to Wimbledon.
Sep 01, 202201:01:31
#062 Are there any heroes left?

#062 Are there any heroes left?

Danny and Lee discuss youth players. Ones that are still with us, ones that have left and pick a homegrown 11, they move on and speak about new chair Mike Buckley. Is working part time enough and why are we restarting the recruitment for a HOF? The transfer window closes in a week, we have all the rumours of incoming and outgoings. Barrow predictions.
Aug 25, 202201:14:53
#061 - Michael Hamilton and the Academy

#061 - Michael Hamilton and the Academy

This week Lee and Danny are joined by AFC Wimbledon academy manager Michael Hamilton. They discuss all things happening at the academy, challenges faced and how we develop the next superstar.
Aug 18, 202201:17:43
#060 We won a game of football

#060 We won a game of football

Danny and Lee are joined by Wimbledon fan and retail manager Mat Haylock. They talk about the win against Gillingham. A few questions to Mat regarding the club shop, kits and merchandise. Mat talks about his role and how he handles dealing with the fans, also his own personal struggles. Then they finish with a preview of the game against Hartlepool away on Saturday
Aug 04, 202201:25:11
#059 We’re back - Season Preview

#059 We’re back - Season Preview

Danny and Lee are joined by dons fan Jack Mountney. Season preview - discussing pre season, signings, new kits and predictions.
Jul 28, 202201:31:28
#058 Season Finale

#058 Season Finale

Lee and Danny are this week joined by Wimbledon fan Jaggy. They discuss relegation, the manager vacancy, which players stay or go, DTB/PLC board and the piece put out by Marc Jones. Can we bounce straight back?
May 06, 202201:18:20
#057 Anthony Wordsworth

#057 Anthony Wordsworth

Lee and Danny talk about Fleetwood, relegation and predict the result against Accrington. They then talk to ex Wimbledon player Anthony Wordsworth and discuss his time with Wimbledon under 3 different managers, him leaving Wimbledon and what he’s up to now.
Apr 28, 202201:14:60
#056 Wispa Gold

#056 Wispa Gold

Danny and Lee are this week joined by Wimbledon fan and comedian Bob Walshy Walsh. They discuss Saturdays game and the events on and off the pitch. Talk about our SLO’s and should they be more professional. Freddy Flaxman put a statement out on social media, we discuss the financial part and discuss investment again. Preview the Easter weekend fixtures against Crewe and Wycombe.
Apr 14, 202201:20:23
#055 Stick or Twist

#055 Stick or Twist

Danny and Lee are this week joined by Wimbledon fan Stevie Christoforou. They talk Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton. Should a new manager be given free reign on a new process? Or should we stick with what we have? They ask the question - Is relegation really that bad? Preview a game we have on Saturday.
Apr 07, 202201:12:17
#054 New Beginnings

#054 New Beginnings

Lee and Danny discuss the defeat to Cambridge. Then they talk about Robbo departing, was our bad run solely down to Robbo or was he dealt a bad hand by the DT and PLC boards. Was Joe Palmer to blame or was it down to all of the above. We now have a new manager in Mark Bowen and his assistant Eddie Niedzwiecki, they have 7 games to save our season. Our thoughts on the appointment. Preview the away game to Sheffield Wednesday.
Mar 31, 202201:14:55
#053 Tipping Point

#053 Tipping Point

Lee and Danny this week discuss the defeat to Cheltenham. They then talk about the statement released by the DTB and PLC board regarding Robbo’s position. We then take questions from fans. Lastly we preview the massive game against Cambridge at Plough Lane
Mar 25, 202201:24:27
#052 In, Out, Shake it all about

#052 In, Out, Shake it all about

This week Lee and Danny are joined by Wimbledon fans Mark Buzwell and Sam McCready. Discussing the defeat to Lincoln. 2 camps. One is Robbo in and the other is Robbo out. They discuss their reasons why Robbo should be IN the job or why he should be OUT of a job. Then they finish with a preview of the massive game against Cheltenham. The only unofficial AFC Wimbledon podcast. By the fans. For the fans
Mar 18, 202201:20:51
#051 Reality Check

#051 Reality Check

Lee and Danny discuss the recent losses to Wigan and Plymouth. Now 16 games without a win. Talk about Joe Palmer leaving and who we want to see come in. Our football room 101 and what annoys us about football in general. Preview another huge home game against Lincoln at Plough Lane
Mar 11, 202201:12:32
#050 You’re not 19 forever

#050 You’re not 19 forever

Lee and Danny are joined by Wimbledon fan Callum Price. They discuss the defeat to Bolton and the bore draw against Gillingham. Speak to Callum regarding how he become a Wimbledon fan, at 19 is he a dons trust member, how he keeps engaged and how important is fan ownership. Finally they preview the massive match at home to Doncaster.
Feb 24, 202201:07:52
#049 Bigger Picture

#049 Bigger Picture

Lee and Danny are joined this week by Marc Jones. They talk about the draw against Sunderland and then they discuss all things AFC Wimbledon. The early years, the trust, fan owned, where we are now and where we are going.
Feb 17, 202201:24:09
#048 Frustration

#048 Frustration

This week Lee and Danny are joined by Dons Trust Board member Charlie Talbot. They discuss the recent defeats to Charlton and Rotherham. The lads question Charlie regarding the bond, investment, fan ownership and all things Wimbledon. Preview Sunderland
Feb 11, 202201:20:16
#047 Civil War

#047 Civil War

Lee and Danny discuss the games against Shrewsbury and Cheltenham. The transfer window closing. Are we heading for a fans civil war? Predictions for the rest of the season. Preview Charlton and Rotherham. By the fans. For the fans.
Feb 03, 202201:12:44
#46 Deal or No Deal

#46 Deal or No Deal

Lee and Danny are joined this week by Wimbledon fan Mark Hendrikx. Discussing the games against Burton and Ipswich. Ollie Palmer’s move to Wrexham, are the football committee doing a good job? The window closing - what rumours have we heard? We finish previewing the games against Shrewsbury and Cheltenham.
Jan 27, 202201:22:43
#45 Goals Goals Goals

#45 Goals Goals Goals

This week Lee and Danny are joined by podcast OG Jamie Whittington. They talk through the draws against Morecambe and Portsmouth. Ollie Palmer - do we sell or do we keep him? Goals - the best goals we've seen us score and also conceded against us. Preview Burton away and Ipswich at home. By the fans. For the fans
Jan 20, 202201:10:30
#44 Loans, Moans and 6 pointers

#44 Loans, Moans and 6 pointers

Lee and Danny return after Christmas and discuss 3 defeats in a row to Oxford, Boreham Wood and that lot. They then turn their attention to the January transfer window. Who will come in? Who might be leaving? And our use of the loan system. They then turn their attention to the massive 6 pointer at home to Morecambe.
Jan 13, 202201:22:32
#043 The Ballot of Boreham Wood

#043 The Ballot of Boreham Wood

Lee and Danny this week discuss the draw at Wycombe. Covid and how it's affecting football and how it could impact us. The ballot of Boreham Wood and what could the club do? Robbo has reached 48 games in charge, we rank his tenure so far. Preview the Christmas games.
Dec 16, 202101:15:19
#042 Its Win Win

#042 Its Win Win

Lee and Danny discuss the wins against Cheltenham and Accrington. The FA Cup draw against Boreham Wood - banana skin or easy win? The Dons Trust elections. 3 of the most pivotal players to play for AFC Wimbledon. Lastly they preview the big game away to Wycombe.
Dec 09, 202101:23:12
#041 Pancakes & Gravy

#041 Pancakes & Gravy

Lee and Danny are joined by Wimbledon fan Henry Robertshaw. They start by discussing the draw at home against Fleetwood. As it is FA Cup weekend we talk about our favourite FA Cup moments. December is a big month but who is a big month for and who will still be here in January? Preview the Cheltenham and Accrington game.
Dec 02, 202101:19:56
#040 The 91 Club

#040 The 91 Club

A jam packed episode as we are joined by Rob Salem (The Jester). We talk about Portsmouth and Crewe. Ayoub Assal sending off and his temperament. Also Dapo Mebude and where is he? The queues to get into the ground and the bar at half time, why has this not been sorted? The 91 club and talking to Rob about how he completed it. Preview Fleetwood.
Nov 26, 202101:29:45
#039 International Wombles

#039 International Wombles

This week Lee and Danny speak to Erik Van Schaik. Erik is a Wimbledon fan from Holland. Why and how did he start supporting the Dons? Is he a dons trust member and engaged? We discuss the current Dons Trust elections, the Q&A session that was recently put out from Joe Palmer, Robbo and Will Daniels. We then finally review the big games against Portsmouth and Crewe.
Nov 18, 202101:13:02
#038 Sully and Standen

#038 Sully and Standen

Lee speaks to Andy Sullivan and Ross Standen regarding the early Wimbledon days. The CCL and the league cup win at Woking.
Nov 11, 202101:04:04