The Wombles had a Dream Podcast

With Lee away in Chicago watching the worlds second best band (behind the Lighthouse Family), Danny is home alone. Luckily for him Dons fans Iain and Matt keep him company- discussing the fantastic win against Barnsley, what would make a dream transfer window and also briefly discuss Johnnie Jackson and where the fans are at with the Dons manager. Has Danny finally gone full circle and resorted to calling Johnnie 'JJ'? Surely not... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee are this week joined by superfan and well known groundhopper Darrel Allen. Darrel introduces himself to the WHAD faithful and how he become a Wimbledon fan travelling from Norwich every game. They then discuss the win against Reading and the action in the game, they then discuss the loss at home to a very good Cardiff side but should we have had a point? Next they talk about Josh Kelly and is he on his way out? did he do enough in a Wimbledon shirt or can he have a case of not being played in his natural position? The Dons signed a new CB and the lads discuss Patrick Bauer who was a free agent but has been playing/training at the PFA pre season program. Will we do any other business and where do we strengthen? They predict the results for the Fletcher Fabrications prediction league and preview the games at home to Barnsley and away in the cup to Reading. Thanks to our sponsors Fletcher Fabrications and Simon & Ori Carr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee returns from holiday and is joined by the one and only Danny Baker. This week they start by talking about our first win at home to Lincoln a win in the league cup against Gillingham and the awful draw away to Reading. They move on and talk Omar Buigel, has he had a falling out with the management team? What is going on with him, why has he not been involved? somethings that fans have noticed regarding his behaviour and attitude. They talk about the recent Dons Trust SGM and the American investors who were on a short video saying hello introducing themselves with Honey the rabbit. Lee wants one of the investors to meet him and other Wimbledon fans in Chicago to have a beer and a chat about all things Wimbledon. They discuss the Fletcher Fabrications prediction league and preview Reading away in the league Saturday. Thanks to our sponsors Fletcher Fabrications and Simon/Ori Carr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst Lee is away sorting out his Padel obsession, Danny welcomes the Bussman (Gary Buss) for a long awaited return to the pod. The boys discuss Luton away, the current squad depth and discuss how many Vice Presidents does it take for a League One team to be happy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee return for a 6th series and the first episode of the season. The guys talk about the players that have left and would they have kept any of them? or are they happy the players were releases/sold? They move on and talk about the new players that Cope/Jackson have signed, are they happy with the summer business? They talk about some negative stuff, mainly regarding the comms and why have we let the excitement of the league two playoff win just dwindle away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee return for another blockbuster episode. This week they start by discussing the wins against Rotherham and Palace kids. They move on and talk about the fan park, the improvements that have been made but also have we killed the food park? the choices are not as good as they used to be, the prices are sky high and have we chosen profit over community. We also discuss the terrible decision to not allow the Pie Boys to bring in pies, something they have done for years and call on the club to reverse this decision. They talk about the latest regarding the DT elections and everything that's been going on (it's a lot). They finish by previewing the big game away to Doncaster on Saturday and give their FletcherFabrications Predictions. Thanks to Gary for sponsoring this season and also to Ori and Simon Carr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads have a special guest in charity hero and Wimbledon legend Xavier Wiggins joining them. First of Danny and Lee discuss the 3-0 away loss to Bolton. In the grand scheme of things the loss isn't the end of the world but we do have to bounce back. The main issue is strength in depth and Marcus Browne once again frustrating the fan base with a very needless and silly sending off but was Joe Lewis's second yellow card worse? They then talk to Xav regarding his Walk92, where he is walking to all 92 clubs in 92 days, the main question is why? Xav talks passionately about the foundations at different clubs and what they do in their local communities, how he is finding it both physically and mentally and then off subject they talk about the recent DT survey regarding season tickets and people selling them back or passing them on. The lads then finish by previewing the big home game against Rotherham on Saturday. A big thank you to our sponsors Fletcher Fabrications, remember to follow WhadMedia and make sure you are entering the Fletcher Fabrications prediction league. Also a massive thank you to Ori and Simon Carr for sponsoring the Podcast this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee returns from his trip to Chicago and is joined by the one and only Danny Baker and guest Alex Butler. They start by discussing the defeats to Bradford and Stevenage. They discuss the performances and have some players let themselves down against Stevenage and Jackson now has an easy job picking a first team. They talk about the transfer window and Josh Kelly moving on loan to Woking, is this the last time we see Kelly? They talk about some of the youth who have gone on loan but have featured in the cups. Are they happy with the transfer window and score it out of 10 . Is this the best ever AFC Wimbledon team? They finish by previewing the Bolton game but would have a rest been better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee return to discuss that payoff final win against Walsall at Wembley. Lee goes through his day, from Boxpark to Wembley. They discuss the game and was it really that easy? They talk about Jackson and should he be given a contract extension? The whole day and the celebrations after. They move on and talk through the retained list. Any surprises? What they think about the retained list and what is needed for next season. A thank you to sponsors, each other and the people who take the time to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee return with a massive Wembley episode. They start by talking about the win against Notts County, how the boys performed, did Jackson get his tactics etc spot on? How good was the Plough Lane atmosphere? but why were the stewards so on edge over some blue and yellow balloons? They move on and discuss all things Wembley and the final against Walsall. Why Danny cannot attend and what Lee's plans are for the day. Why is Wembley so special? They give their predictions and thanks the hardworking Wimbledon staff and volunteers. COYD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee and Danny return to discuss all things playoffs. They start by talking about the brilliant performance and 1-0 away win in the first semi final. How we rode our luck, Jatta's red card and what a great performance from Harbottle. They move on and discuss this week at Wimbledon, starting with the awful player of the year awards and who thought it was a good idea? A plus point has been DonsTix and well done to the club on this. They finish by previewing the 2nd leg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee this week discuss the win against Grimsby that secured the playoffs. They talk about the return of Jake Reeves, how we lined up, credit to JJ for his tactics and formation and well done to the players for putting in a performance when it was needed. They said how disappointing Grimsby were but how good were the Wimbledon fans and fair play to the fans who have not waivered this season. Its then playoff chat, the game against Notts County. What can both team expect. The boys try and get you in the mood by being positive and talking about an exciting couple of weeks. COYD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee returns from his trip to Germany and Danny gets him up to speed with the recent 2-0 loss at home to Port Vale. How the team performed, was the ref at fault? why are we struggling not to just score but to actually get chances. They move on and give you a run down of the week in Wimbledon, including Mike Buckley becoming the new/old CEO after spending money on a review and independent selection committee. A massive game on Saturday but not much comms from the club, nothing from our captain, manager, director of football or any senior person at the club. Owen Goodman made team of the year. We then preview the big/massive game on Saturday and predict if we will make the playoffs or not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee this week start by discussing the games over the easter weekend against Chesterfield and Gillingham, how they were both disappointed in the levels shown and the desire in both games. Danny was very upset with the Gills game and how the magnitude of the game wasn't received by the players. Did Jackson get the tactics correct? Was the team selection correct? and why no one seems to want to get promoted. They move on and ask the question - Why have the goals dried up? They discuss the goals in the side and a lack of goals from the supporting strikers. Is this a player issue? a manager issue? or a Cope issue? They talk about Will Nightingale and how he is still under contract and how he will be returning for a testimonial in the summer. Season ticket renewals and how sales are going. Are the lads worried with lack of sales? They preview the massive game on Saturday at home to Port Vale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny and Lee this week start by paying tribute to Carlton Fairweather who sadly passed away. They discuss the game and 1-1 draw away to Doncaster, was it a red card for Reeves? how well the team played and will we rue that miss from Lewis? They then discuss the league positions of the other teams, the games coming up and what could happen in the future. A week in Wimbledon preview, they talk about the ST survey email, the news that Lotto will be returning, the Fan Club Documentary on YouTube and give their views on everything else that has happened this week. They finish by previewing and predicting this weekends massive fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee is back and he is joined by the returned Danny Baker. They start by discussing the Harrogate game on Saturday. Did the performance matter or was it just about the result? Why is Jake Reeves form so bad? Jackson was praised for his subs but why take Josh Kelly off when he was playing well? They move on and discuss the 5 cup finals Wimbledon have left and what they think might happen from now until the end of the season. If we were to make the playoffs and miss out on auto's who would you want to play and why? they talk about Matty Stevens extending his contract and how that's reward for his excellent goal scoring this season, will it have a domino affect and will we see other players signing new contracts? They finish by previewing the massive game away to Doncaster on Saturday at 12:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Danny's absence Lee is joined by Jack Downes AKA DonsVlogs. They start by talking about the 1-1 draw away to league leaders Walsall. They discuss how the game played out, who was at fault for the free kick and why did the wall jump out of the way? they discuss the 2-1 defeat to Swindon, how can Wimbledon throw away so many points away in the last 10 mins and from winning positions. Did Jackson get the starting line up all wrong? does Jackson need to take the blame regarding the lack of subs or was he correct to blame the ref? After the break they talk about Matty Stevens and is 21 goals enough? some complaints from the Wimbledon faithful regarding Stevens all round game or is scoring goals all that matters? Should we be building the team around him? or are the fans correct and he needs to do more? Lee then asks the important question, after 3 years in charge if we were to stay in League 2 would that signal the end for Johnny Jackson? They finish by previewing another massive game at home against Harrogate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny returns and is joined by ever present Lee Finch and they are joined by guest Joe Healy. Joe explains how a South London born and bred Englishman ends up living in Wales speaking fluent Welsh. He also explains his Wimbledon FC/AFC Wimbledon history. They talk about the Barrow game and how it felt like a defeat from being 2-0 to drawing 2-2, the frustrations they have with Jacksons tactics, subs and words after but also they discuss the positives. They also speak about the form of our captain, it has dipped but why? is it due to tiredness, is it his age creeping up on him or traveling from Swindon having an impact. They discuss the season renewals that have gone out, no DD option for early bird and prices going up. Is this just the price of being fan owned? or are the club squeezing the most loyal fans to much? are customers paying on the door more important now as they could bring in more money? It does seem we are at a crossroads. They finish the episode previewing the massive games coming up against Walsall and Swindon, they also give some Fletcher Fabrications predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee is this week joined by Gary Buss in Danny's absence. They start by discussing the away victory against bottom of the league Carlisle, they discuss the performance and the massive 3 points. They talk about the cost of living crisis and how this is impacting every day Wimbledon fans and how this could impact the club going forward. The cost of football is a real thing, so why are the club pushing the sky deal so much? Will away days be a thing of the past with train fares becoming so expensive? They finish by previewing the big sold out game at home against Barrow, 3 points is all that will do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee and Danny return with a bumper episode. They start by discussing the fantastic home win against Notts County, then they move on to the disappointing loss at home to Cheltenham. Why are Wimbledon so inconsistent? or is it every team in this league? They discuss the PSV fans who added to the atmosphere on Tuesday but why were the club so strict with the Wimbledon fans who wanted to join in and have a laugh? They discuss your unpopular opinions. Some are more popular than others. They finish by previewing the massive away game against Carlisle on Saturday. They give their Seasonmaster Prediction League predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.