So tolle West Brom, als Meister dorthin zurück, wo sie hingehören!
Stoke erstmals seit 1985 wieder im top flight, in dem sie seit 1888 immerhin 52 Saisonen verbrachten.
Am Tiefpunkt Leicester City, die zum erstenmal in deren Geschichte in die 3. Liga absteigen müssen!
Leicester drop to an all-time low
Div 7: AFC Wimbledon hat's ebenso, endlich, geschafft!
Nach einem 3:1 gegen Hornchurch gewannen die Dons auswärts bei Staines Town in einer dramatischen Begegnung 2:1. In den letzten beiden Saisonen scheiterte man jeweils im Play Off Semifinale. Damit wartet nächstes Jahr die Conference South! Das kann sich absolut sehen lassen! Zuseherschnitt übrigens ~2600.
Staines Town 1 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
Matt Flitter (36) bzw. (82) Luis Cumber, (84) Mark De Bolla
AFC Wimbledon finally secured promotion out of the Ryman divisions in what was surely one of the most enthralling matches ever witnessed by Wimbledon fans. Conceding early, the Dons fought back with goals from Luis Cumbers and Mark De Bolla in a captivating contest, surrounded with controversy.
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Supporters ran on to the pitch in elation to congratulate their players. Glorious and emotional scenes ensued as Jason Goodliffe lifted the play off trophy. The fans truly gave everything today, supporting their team to the last. As the celebrations commenced an overriding sense of pride surrounded all involved.
Terry Brown achieved what he set out to do and Wimbledon finally say goodbye to the Ryman divisions and step up to the Conference South. If cup results against teams at this level are anything to go by, this step up may not be so huge. The Conference South play offs are currently being contested by three of the four sides promoted from the Ryman League over the last two years. Fisher, Braintree and Hampton & Richmond have clearly found that level enjoyable enough, suggesting that Wimbledon is quite capable of fully utilising this opportunity. However for now, players, staff and fans can enjoy a quite incredible day and can bask in this glory throughout the summer. Today, credit must go to all involved, with extra directed in the way of the excellent Pullen and the daring De Bolla.
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Lawrie Sanchez and Dave Beasant send their congratulations
In a call to Mick Pugh today, Lawrie Sanchez asked to be remembered to everyone at AFC Wimbledon and passed on his congratulations in winning the Rymans Premiership Playoff Final.
"What a fantastic performance! Please let the players, management and especially the fans at AFC Wimbledon, know that I am delighted at their hard-won success.
"It's an incredible achievement to beat Staines and complete a fantastic season, on top of the promotions already earned. Terry Brown and his squad must be justly proud and I'm sure, knowing the passion of the Dons fans, that the players appreciate the amazing level of support they have had all season.
"Just two more steps up the league pyramid and the Dons are back where they belong - in the football league."
Dave Beasant is in total agreement and sends his hearty congratulations. "Please tell the fans, players and all those working so hard at the club that I'm tremendously pleased and now it's onwards and upwards."
Both Lawrie and Dave have been totally supportive of AFC Wimbledon from the very beginning and hope to get along to see us soon in the Conference South.