Following severe flooding that damaged AFC Wimbledon's stadium and pitch, forcing the postponement of their match against Newcastle United, fans have come together to raise funds for repairs. The game has been relocated to St James' Park, providing a potential financial boost for the club.
Submitting your details indicates your consent for The Mag to send you email marketing messages and process personal data. Please read ourSubmitting your details indicates your consent for The Mag to send you email marketing messages and process personal data. Please read ourThe heavens opening on Sunday night and their Plough Lane pitch and stadium flooded.
As well as that, AFC Wimbledon fans have set up a JustGiving fundraiser to help their club deal with the devastating floods that have caused so much damage. The money raised will go towards helping the club deal with any costs associated with the floods and could range from repairs to pump hire to rental of an alternative venue – that will be decided by the Club.As you may know, AFC Wimbledon is a fan-owned club and the ability to play games in front of crowds is crucial to its existence…’AFC Wimbledon fans comments on news of the Newcastle United match getting moved to St James’ Park – Commenting via their‘A home match with over 45,000.
‘Of course Newcastle United game had to be postponed as you can’t fix a pitch in one day. We’ll know more during the next day or so I’d guess. I’m just trying t temper the “end of the world is nigh” attitude that seems to have become a default position.’ ‘I can tell you how heavy it was, f…ing massive. It’s not like the pitch collapsed because someone’s fish tank overflowed a bit. It was hours and hours of constant heavy rain. And the ground isn’t unique in being in trouble this morning.’
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