AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon is a semi-professional English football team representing the area of Wimbledon and Merton in London, though they currently play their games in nearby Kingston upon Thames. The Club and the fans see AFC Wimbledon as a direct continuation of Wimbledon F.C., and consider that the MK Dons are no longer representative of the Wimbledon area or the legacy of Wimbledon F.C.

Ownership and Legal Status

AFC Wimbledon PLC was placed under the ownership of the Dons Trust, a supporters' group which has pledged to retain 75% or greater ownership, though in 2003 they sold a minority interest in a share issue to finance the acquisition of Kingstonian's Kingsmeadow Stadium, which they operate as The Fans' Stadium, Kingsmeadow, offering space to the Football Supporters Federation. AFC Wimbledon intend to play there until they can afford to return to Wimbledon proper, where no "Wimbledon" first team has played since the closure of Wimbledon F.C.'s Plough Lane ground in 1991.

Related Topics:
PLC - 2003 - Plough Lane - 1991

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The Dons Trust is an Industrial and provident society registered with the Financial Services Authority as "Wimbledon Football Club Supporters' Society Limited". This is not to be confused with Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association (WISA), although this has as one of its aims in its constitution "To purchase shares in AFCW's holding company".

Related Topics:
Industrial and provident society - Financial Services Authority

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