AFC Wimbledon is seeking to return to Plough Lane in south-west London, about 250 yards from where the club’s original incarnation played until 1991. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. AFC Wimbledon supporters have raised more than £4m towards building a new stadium at Plough Lane in an effort to meet an £11m shortfall and … AFC Wimbledon has now said stadium construction is on track and the DT remains the majority shareholder with its current stake. A new crop of pictures has shone a light into how construction for the new AFC Wimbledon stadium site in going. The fans acted following Wimbledon FC’s controversial move to Milton Keynes, where it was subsequently renamed MK Dons. He will be taking a 10% stake and invested on terms that leave the Dons Trust in control. That’s a huge step in the right direction.”. Local businessman Nick Robertson has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in AFC Wimbledon, which is majority owned by its fans through the Dons Trust (DT). It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Nick always promised to help when we’d need it most. Wimbledon F.C. © 2020 TheStadiumBusiness News. “He wanted to help us get back to Plough Lane because he appreciates what it means to us and how important it will be for our club and our community going forward.”. All Rights Reserved. ©Copyright 2001-2020. “Without doubt, it’s thanks to our incredible fans that we’re in this position,” said chief executive Joe Palmer. “The Seedrs crowdfunding and Plough Lane Bond were the game changers – but we still needed an extra push to complete the job. AFC Wimbledon has played at Cherry Red Records Stadium in Kingston upon Thames since the club was formed by supporters of Wimbledon FC in 2002. Palmer added: “There are so many problems that still lie ahead because of the coronavirus crisis. For starters, we don’t know when the new season will begin – or, more importantly, when our fans will be allowed to see games at our new home. History. AFC Wimbledon is the continuation of the original Wimbledon Football Club, which between 1912 and 1991 played its home games at Plough Lane, some 200 metres away from the site of the new 9,000-capacity stadium (planning permission for 20,000 has been granted should the club expand in future). But the fan-owned club – founded in 2002 after the original Dons team were allowed to move to Milton Keynes – are now building a new home at Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium… "Anyone not able to make that meeting should keep their eye on the club website and social media feeds afterwards.". AFC Wimbledon has played at Cherry Red Records Stadium in Kingston upon Thames since the club was formed by supporters of Wimbledon FC in 2002. Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the completion of the domestic football season, AFC Wimbledon said the stadium build has continued and remains on schedule for completion by October 25. Robertson helped create the online fashion company ASOS and his investment has allowed the unlocking of funds from a Seedrs crowdfunding campaign and the Plough Lane Bond scheme. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. He’s been quietly coming to our games at the Cherry Red Records Stadium for at least a couple of years and has totally embraced our story. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A new crop of pictures has shone a light into how construction for the new AFC Wimbledon stadium site in going. In December, AFC Wimbledon fans expressed their opposition to a private investment approach in the club, as it continued to wrestle with a funding shortfall for its new stadium (pictured last month). The planned new stadium had been targeted to open ahead of the 2020-21 season. AFC Wimbledon in November spelled out three main options to ensure the stadium work continues, including the potentially controversial prospect of bringing in private investors, reducing the DT’s stake in the club. Wimbledon will soon start to search for a naming-rights partner for the new stadium, which will be just 250 yards down the road from the old Plough Lane ground where Wimbledon FC played. The crowdfunding campaign will see part of the new stadium paid for by fans. 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If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. The Dons Trust Board holds a 75% stake in the club and met to discuss its options after it was revealed a further £11m (€12.3m/$13.6m) was needed for the stadium project by January. AFC Wimbledon earlier called a special meeting after admitting that it may have to shift from its fan-owned structure if it was to fully complete the stadium. AFC Wimbledon has hailed a “historic moment” for the English League One football club after fresh investment allowed it to sign the final construction contract for its new stadium. "Don’t forget our meeting on Monday, June 3 about moving forward with the new stadium. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. “He values what we value – not least the core principle that we are a fan-owned club and that’s the way we want to stay. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The meeting referred to will not only be providing an update on the plans for the new stadium but also launching the pre-registration phase – for AFC Wimbledon fans, PLC shareholders and Dons Trust members only – for the crowdfunding initiative. That’s how all of us, including Nick, wants it to be. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The initial capacity of the new stadium will be 9,000, but it could be expanded to 20,000 by filling in all four corners to create a continuous bowl. The fans acted following Wimbledon FC’s controversial move to Milton Keynes, where it was subsequently renamed MK Dons. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. The planned new stadium had been targeted to open ahead of the 2020-21 season. played its matches at Plough Lane stadium, only 200 yards from the current site until 1991, when it began a ground-share with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with the intention of moving to a new all-seater stadium elsewhere at a later date due to the original Plough Lane stadium being unsuitable for conversion into a modern all-seater stadium. The stadium has been designed by KSS Group with Buckingham Group Contracting responsible for the construction. The development also includes the creation of 602 new quality homes, retail space and the new expanded Christopher’s Squash Club. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. The club said that the recent good weather allowed the preliminary earthworks in Plough Lane to "progress well.". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The approval allows the club to build a 20,000-seater stadium, with an initial capacity of up to 11,000 that fulfils AFC Wimbledon’s aim to grow as a club and bring substantial benefits to the local community. A Gannett Company. Website by Glen Wheeler Ltd. All the latest news, blogs, videos, and up-to-the-minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the global sports venue sector – all in one place.