9yrspodcast: Recent Episodes
9yrspodcast
Hosted by Nick Draper and Stuart Deacons, the 9yrspodcast drops every Friday during the football season, with some variable audio quality and occasional insightful comment.
Afternoons in Sutton don't get any better - we've all been to Sutton we know they really, really don't - than last Saturday's 3-0 win in the sunshine. Nick and Stu review some key points from the win, before looking ahead to the trip to Chelsea and what songs may or may not be sung. We also preview the Forest Green game and whether Greggs needs to order in extra vegan sausage roll. Fun fact: a vegan sausage is not a sausage.
Nick and Stu talk through the finer points of our start to the season: the 0-0 draw with Grimsby on opening day, and the exciting finale as we beat Coventry 2-1 that has cast a really positive feel across the club. We also look at the visit of Wrexham, with a tricky game of Aaron Sasupermatch Game throw in to the mix as well.
Here we go - incredibly, the ninth season preview show we have ever done. And yes, it does exactly what it says on the tin. What do we make of our new-look side, and how will we fare? How is the rest of the division shaping up? What do we consider a successful season? All that plus our BRAND NEW GAME, and Stu makes easily the boldest prediction in the history of podcasts. Yep, not just the 9yrspodcast - the boldest prediction of any podcast in history. Exciting. And confusing.
Head of Football Operations Craig Cope joins Nick and Stu for the first podcast of the 2023-24 season. Craig reflects on the second-half of last season, changes over the summer, training, recruitment, and motorway service stations.
We have selection dilemmas on the horizon. How does a team, unbeaten in seven (or eight depending on your view of B-Team Trophies and/or penalty shoot-out losses), re-integrate a striker with a knack of scoring goals without disrupting form and momentum? Or is it quite easy as the unbeaten run actually masks some rather dire performances? Nick and Stu discuss that, as well as whether Ayoub Assal is a million-pound player or not.
After a fortnight away, we're back once again with the ill behaviour. The team is too: once, against Weymouth, in a bad way, and once, against Leyton Orient, in a good way. The old Crazy Gang was back for a famous, memorable night at Plough Lane. What did we make of it all? Plus we talk London derbies, Curzon Ashton, FA Cup, Salford, kits, and old grounds. A classic edition of the podcast, if we do say so ourselves. Which we do.
Two games to talk about, as we take a deep dive into improved performances following the horrendous defeat to Sutton. We also touch on VAR, and Liam Trotter.
Nick and Stu take on dodgy internet to provide you all with talk of a WIN. Yes, you read that correctly: A WIN. But there are questions to answer about how the squad is shaping up, especially in regard to one player's best role. Injuries, a new Managing Director, and Dons Trust resolutions are also discussed, and there's also a rant about cars.
Michael Rootes is one of a select group of players to have been on the books on both Wimbledon FC and AFC Wimbledon. He joins Nick and Stu to discuss his time at both, with stories of Chris Perry, Neal Ardley, John Fashanu, and Stanley Reed. We also revisit his one and only AFCW appearance in 2003: a most memorable debut that featured on the very first 9yrspodcast. Michael also gives his thoughts on the current squad's season so far, and we discuss the draw at Bradford.
Michael Rootes is one of a select group of players to have been on the books on both Wimbledon FC and AFC Wimbledon. He joins Nick and Stu to discuss his time at both, with stories of Chris Perry, Neal Ardley, John Fashanu, and Stanley Reed. We also revisit his one and only AFCW appearance in 2003: a most memorable debut that featured on the very first 9yrspodcast. Michael also gives his thoughts on the current squad's season so far, and we discuss the draw at Bradford.
It's the Brexit question. You know what we mean - we don't even have to say it. So, what does the future hold for AFC Wimbledon? Do we have a plan? Do we need to lose control to turn the ship around? Is the new Managing Director the solution to all our problems? Nick and Stu shoot the breeze, as well as talk a little bit about the football.
It's the Brexit question. You know what we mean - we don't even have to say it. So, what does the future hold for AFC Wimbledon? Do we have a plan? Do we need to lose control to turn the ship around? Is the new Managing Director the solution to all our problems? Nick and Stu shoot the breeze, as well as talk a little bit about the football.
Nick and Stu discuss the dispiriting defeat to Northampton, and the concerns that it has raised - on and off the pitch. We're not trying to catastrophize, but there are issues and they need sorting. There's also a cracker of a question for Jackson Five, to lighten the mood, and we look ahead to the trip to Carlisle.
Nick and Stu discuss the dispiriting defeat to Northampton, and the concerns that it has raised - on and off the pitch. We're not trying to catastrophize, but there are issues and they need sorting. There's also a cracker of a question for Jackson Five, to lighten the mood, and we look ahead to the trip to Carlisle.
Nick is joined by Kevin Borras, Chris Draper, and Mark Hendrikx to discuss football and finances.
Nick is joined by Kevin Borras, Chris Draper, and Mark Hendrikx to discuss football and finances.
Somewhat tardy - we do apologise - but we have this week's podcast for you just in time to preview our visit to Stockport. Nick and Stu discuss the signing of Ryley Towler on loan from Bristol City, and what he brings to the side, before looking at our limitations as our squad, as evidenced in the defeat to Barrow.
Erm, Josh Davison is on the show this week. The clue is in the title. Our new number nine talks about the win at Crawley, his partnership with Nathan Young-Coombes, his time at Swindon and Charlton and Forest Green, his dad's memories of John Fashanu, and the potential of renationalising the railways. Either side of that, Nick and Stu have all the usual, including a happy memory of smashing Watford. Absolutely smashing them.
We are determined to have fun this season, so a 5-2 reverse at Mansfield on Tuesday was less than ideal. We address it head on and discuss the tactics behind the defeat, as well as the issue of a red card (which the FA has since determined was incorrectly given ... !!!), but then we're back to the fun with talk of Crawley, Sutton, other times we've conceded five, man-bags, and transfers. In the face of a disappointing week, we've tried to lift spirits (until Nick ruins it at the end).
Your common or garden podcast this week, as Nick and Stu review our draw at Hartlepool and League Cup exit to Gillingham. Are people reading too much into these two results? Should we not be happy with a team that is coming together nicely, if just a little lacking in front of goal? But more importantly - just how weird an evening was Tuesday night?! We also have our new features and Stu looks to improve his performance on Jackson Five.
Johnnie Jackson joins us this week to discuss the win over Gillingham. We also talk about the transfer window, away travel, family, switching off from football, and penguins. We also learn who he thinks is the best player he ever played with, his toughest opponent, and the dressing room that he thought was "a bit of a stinker". Stu and Nick go on to preview the trip to Hartlepool, play our new game Jackson Five, and introduce our new feature, "On That Side Of It".
Robin Bedford and Marc Jones join Nick and Stu at The Phoenix at Plough Lane to look ahead to the new campaign. We talk new players, departed players, culture, managers, and, of course, the new array of Hummel apparel that Marc and Robin were instrumental in planning. We also have an abridged version of our new game ...
Host Stu is joined by Rob and George to discuss everything AFC Wimbledon from the previous week.
We talk about our 3-0 defeat to Ipswich Town, the new signings and the apparent loss of proper target men!
As part of the project they have created a series of three radio-style documentaries.
This is the final episode!!
As part of the project they have created a series of three radio-style documentaries.
This is Episode 2 of 3 - enjoy.
As part of the project they have created a series of three radio-style documentaries.
This Episode 1 of 3 - enjoy.
The return of our popular Sunday Night Live for season 2022/23 started with Matt Haylock discussing what has been happening in the club shop this summer and we show the training gear released this weekend and Mat provides some interesting information on them.
Stu then discusses Bedford Town, trialists and recruitment with Rob Boyce and George Jones.
Listen to our Post-Match discussion after AFC Wimbledon’s 4-3 home defeat to Accrington Stanley, that resulted in us losing our League One place.
Host Tom, is joined by George, Mark, Rob and Stu, with the conversation naturally looking at what went wrong this season, what we can expect next season and a humdinger of a topic selection by Tom late on in the show!!
Enjoy!
No room for errors this week as we went brave and broadcasted the podcast live on Youtube and Facebook.
We had around 50 live viewers which was really appreciated and allowed for some lively discussion.
Stu was joined by Mark, Spike and a slightly late Rob who had fallen asleep - I hasten to add that this was not during the show.
We discussed the recent BBC London Show which included an interview with Mark Bowen and also looked at the new additions to the Dons Trust Board along with an honest assessment of the summer in store and our important league game at Fleetwood on Saturday.
The 9yrsTV team discuss the 1-1 draw against Wycombe.
The draw keeps us in with a mathematical chance of League One survival and we took live questions from fans about their confidence will will do it.
As we enter the final three weeks of the season, Nick and Stu make some educated predictions / wild guesses as to how ourselves and our relegation rivals will get on. It's safe to say, our remaining fixtures don't look as daunting as those facing the others fighting for their League One lives ...
After our 1-1 draw at home to Milton Keynes the 9yrsTV review the game and take loads of questions from the live audience watching online.
What have Nick and Stu made of our first two games under Mark Bowen? We're talking team selection, formations, tactics (is 'low-block' a Brentism?), and individual responsibility. We also look ahead to Saturday's game, and Nick makes quite the prognostication.
Lyle Taylor & David Connolly joined us at Plough Lane before the London derby against Charlton Athletic.
Hosted by Aaron Paul they chatted about their first impressions of Plough Lane, their wimbledon careers and also how a new Plough Lane Bond was created for Lyle to return later in his career.
A really enjoyable 41 minutes from these guys - Enjoy!
Sunday Night Live returns for this week only to reflect on a mad 7 days at the club.
Stu is joined by Anne-Marie Godfrey, Aaron Paul, Graham Stacey, George Jones and Gabriel Sutton.
It turned out to be a lively chat and naturally emotions run high due to Robbo leaving by mutual consent and a late winner for Sheffield Wednesday leaves us 4 points away from safety with 6 games to go.
Robbo out, Bowen in. What have Nick and Stu made of it all? There are questions to be asked of how our governance structure works following another managerial sacking - but there are also the positives that one Mark can bring, and the other Mark has already bought, to be discussed.
Stuart is joined by George Jones & Spike Godding this week.
Just as we were about to press record for the podcast, the club released its board update and hey presto, that was our discussion sorted for the evening.
Nick and Stu are joined by Mark Engelbretson to discuss where the club is at the moment. Mark stood for election to the Dons Trust Board in 2021, and shared his views on how the club has gone about the season - on and off the pitch.
Nick is joined by Spike Godding and Rob Boyce to discuss the latest issues around Plough Lane, including the departure of Joe Palmer as Chief Executive, and the daft surrender of a two-goal lead at home to Doncaster. Why did Palmer leave, and why could we not see out a first win in 14 games? A fun show as always so check it out ;-)
A simple discussion of a performance against Sunderland that was inverse in quality of that of the referee. We're not in the business of criticising refs, because it lessens the impact of our critique when you get one that actually did perform quite poorly. We also look at our record during the thirds of the season, as we approach the final one, and compare our progress to where we were this time last campaign.
Yeah two defeats in a week makes it hard to be upbeat. We tried, but ... meh. Sucks the life out of you, doesn't it? Well, it does if you attended either of last week's defeats. It seems many decided against doing so, and did those people miss anything?! Still, good news about the Chocolate Oranges.
Sam Cosgrove ... no pressure. But yes, this week we have two frustrating draws to discuss, and a difficult week ahead to look forward to. Why couldn't we end our search for a win with two favourable home fixtures? It wasn't down to lack of effort, chips, half-time chocolate, or semi-naked football staff. Well, not as far as we could tell.
Okay, despite the title, we are optimistic on the show this week. No wins in eight, one goal in seven - scored by a player who has now left - and inching closer to a place in the bottom four. BUT ... performances suggest better things to come, especially with home games against teams in the bottom third of the division. Reasons to be cheerful, so don't you dare be sour ...
Well, that wasn't great. An FA Cup exit followed by a defeat in franchise-land, where dreams go to die, has got everyone a little on edge. But don't worry - Nick and Stu are here to offer some much-needed perspective ... although it can't always be sunshine, lollipops, and whatever else that song was going on about.
Nick and Stu kick-off 2022 on the podcast with a gentle talk through all the important stories surrounding the first-team. We consider what are transfer window options are before reviewing the Oxford defeat, the situation in League One, and our FA Cup trip to Boreham Wood. We also ask whether postponing fixtures for international call-ups is really necessary ...
Mark Robinson joins us for a feature-length interview, discussing the season so far, and his thoughts on the processes he has put in place for the squad. We also touch on January recruitment, Luke McCormick, and Countdown.
A draw with Wycombe to discuss in amongst musings on the world around us, and why, once again, life was better 25 years ago. We really were shooting the breeze this week.
Jack Rudoni joins Stu, Jane Lonsdale, Anne-Marie Godfrey and Robert Boyce.
He discusses the 2-2 draw with Wycombe, our unbeaten run over the last 5 games and goes head to head with Anne-Marie in the return of our ‘Two Word Tango’ game.
Ollie Palmer, fresh ... ish ... from the trip to Accrington, joins us to discuss the team's current form, and goals, goals, and nonny. Nick and Stu then look at what's going wrong in football - again.
Nick and Stu review the draw with Fleetwood, and discuss our progress in League One. We have an FA Cup tie to look forward to as well, plus some worrying news about attending fans. Also, ear and nose wax.
SNL returned on a Monday due to a rather long meal on the Sunday resulted in Stu losing the will to live.
Stu along with George Jones & Rob Boyce discuss the ladies progression to the 3rd round of the Vitality’s Women’s FA Cup with a 1-0 win at previously unbeaten Hashtag United this season.
They also discuss the 2-2 draw with Fleetwood Town and looking ahead to Cheltenham Town this Saturday in the FA Cup and a chance to progress to the 3rd round for the 5th time in the last 10 years.
Lots of talking points coming from the games with Crewe and Portsmouth this week. What did Nick and Stu make of it all? And was there really nearly 7,000 people inside Plough Lane on Tuesday?!
The recording from the Meet the DTB event held on 22nd November 2021. Dons Trust co-chair Xavier Wiggins, AFC Wimbledon CEO Joe Palmer and Will Daniels answered questions from fans and Dons Trust members
Nick and Stu discuss the FA Cup, Dons Trust Elections, modern football, the trip to Portsmouth, and, most specifically, the club's published statement re. budget and first-team policy.
9yrspodcast opened up the DTB Elections 2021 with the yearly hustings.
We were joined by Graham Stacey, James Macdonald, Niall Couper, Michele Little & Colin Shergold.
Thanks to Robert Boyce and George Jones for giving up their time for the production of this years hustings.
9yrspodcast opened up the DTB Elections 2021 with the yearly hustings.
We were joined by Graeme Price, Dennis Lowndes, Freddy Flaxman, Adam Protcer, Kris Stewart & Mark Engelbretson.
Thanks to Robert Boyce and George Jones for giving up their time for the production of this years hustings.
As tension rises off the pitch, Nick and Stu discuss their feelings on some heavy topics - most notably fan ownership, playing budgets, and, obviously, modern technology. We also chat about progress in the FA Cup, and managerial departures.
Nick and Stu talk Cambridge, FA Cup memories, stadium debt and financing, and a couple of things that have irked Nick this week.
We are joined by AFC Wimbledon Ladies 1st Team players Megan Stow & Emily Oliver.
They discuss the experience of returning to Plough Lane and winning 7-1 vs Walton Casual Ladies. Megan speaks about her time in the US of A studying and playing football, whilst Emily tells us of her experience of joining the AFC Wimbledon girls team at 15 and progressing to the 1st team.
Later in the show, Stu is joined by George & Rob to discuss the topics of the week including our defeat at Cambridge, the subsequent team meeting after the game, Gueiseley tickets, the potential introduction of 5 subs next season and also we moan and change the laws of the game.
Lots to talk about in what was shaping up to be a fairly quiet week. We discuss Paul Kalambayi and loanees before reviewing the Wigan defeat and previewing the trip to Cambridge. We then look at a new rule for substitutes, the Dons Trust survey results, team selection rules around the Football League Trophy, and the problems with Guiseley tickets. We spend a bit of time on the last one.
We review the win at Lincoln, the draw with Sheffield Wednesday, the FA Cup draw, Newcastle, our hatred of Chelsea, and Nick forgets which division Crewe were in last season. A fun show ahead of a tough game with Wigan on Saturday.
Stu, Anne-Marie & George are joined by AFC Wimbledon First Team Players, Nik Tzanev & Cheye Alexander.
Nik discusses his international trip to Bahrain with New Zealand, whilst Cheye discusses full on training in the English winter.
We talk about Sheffield Wednesday result, the FA Cup 1st Round draw and the midweek trip to Lincoln City.
Nick & Stu are joined by AFC Wimbledon CEO, Joe Palmer.
We discuss ST resells, update on ticketing software, the yet to be seen ticket office and how Joe managed to screw up an attempt to score the first goal at Plough Lane.
We also discuss the South Stand fan zone, The Phoenix upgrades and the January transfer window.
Nick is joined by his much older brother Chris this week to discuss the team's recent form, and in particular, the 1-1 draw with Burton in the wet. Football is better in the rain. We also cast a glance over League One, and look back to two 4-0 results from this week(ish) in 2001.
We were joined by 1st Team players Jack Currie, David Fisher & Elliott Bolton, who are all currently out on loan with non-league clubs.
Host George Jones was joined by Rob Boyce and they had a great discussion with the players on their current loans, training during the week and their individual development plans.
Stu joins George & Rob for the last half hour to discuss Saturday’s draw with Burton, how Plough Lane dealt with the rain and also how some programmes get a 12 rating!
We were joined by 1st Team Head Coach, Mark Robinson.
Anne-Marie, George and Rob asked about Arsenal in the week and asked loads of questions from Wimbledon fans.
Really interesting discussion on social media and mental health tonight by Robbo.
Here is your early access to this week podcast, which is a special edition.
Why is it special I hear you ask…. Well this is a episode with Stu as host as Nick isn’t well this week and he left Stu in charge!!!
George Jones and Rob Boyce join Stu to discuss our trip to The Emirates, the current situation with Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Fleetwood and Oldham and we finish with a preview of our trip the Shrewsbury this Saturday.
All editorial and music selection is all down to the host - Pure & Simple
Antony Hartigan was our guest this week.
He joined Stu and George discussing his form this season, his favourite game so far and the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Dissecting the win at Morecambe with a nod to the current squad's never-say-die attitude. Nick and Stu also take a look around a couple of big stories in League One and, yes, the Arsenal game as well.
A somewhat round-the-houses edition of the podcast this week, but we do discuss in detail the win over Oxford - our first at Plough Lane in front of our fans. We also look around League One, discuss the EFL Trophy issue, and think back to 20 years ago this week, and a rather sombre anniversary.
Stu & George are joined by AFC Wimbledon 1st Team Assistant Head Coach, Rob Tuvey & Restart Coach Andy Parslow.
They discuss the 3-1 win against Oxford United on Saturday, Andy’s direct battle with other Restart coaches, Rob’s Wimbledon Journey and the amazing atmosphere at Plough Lane in recent games.
The draw at Ipswich, the problems with season tickets, Oxford, and Dons Trust elections ... this week's episode is late, but sounds great. Featuring a random introduction and a couple of classic Nick rants.
Stu, Anne-Marie & George Jones are joined by Ben Heneghan & Henry Lawrence.
We disused the 2-2 draw at Ipswich yesterday along with Henry’s induction song, Ben’s no longer able to do those mad celebrations and look forward to Oxford and a certain League Cup tie in mid-September.
Despite making it to the third round of the League Cup for the first time since the year 2000, Nick and Stu discuss why Mark Robinson wasn't a happy man this week - and what that says about his philosophy on football and life.
A slightly longer edition this week, as we discuss our return home. We review the draws with Bolton and Gillingham, and give our first impressions of Plough Lane with fans; from there, we have all the usual features, and some classic Stuisms.
We discuss the wins over Doncaster and Charlton; preview this weekend's return to Plough Lane and the game against Bolton; talk ticketing systems; and look back at what happened this week in 2001.
We were joined by Luke McCormick & Paul Kalambayi on Sunday night.
Paul spoke about old school Wimbledon with Robbo using the Richmond Park Challenge, although Luke was amazed to find out that the acadamy used to run the course instead on cycling it.
Luke discussed his passion for Love Island, his enjoyment of scoring the winner at Doncaster and Paul mentions that he regularly does one on one defending against Ayoub.
Thanks to the club and the Dons Trust Board, 9yrspodcast was given exclusive access to record this inaugural event at Plough Lane.
Robbo is in excellent form and discusses how important it is to been honest and straight with the fans, recruitment, an exclusive on a signing of a young 16 year old and also how he has probably blown his chances of a love affair with Steve Evans.
Also Alex Woodyard joins Robbo for the second half and discuses his goal tally target for this season and the initiation evening arriving before their game against Doncaster Rovers
We're back for the new season! Nick and Stu run the rule over our squad and League One as a whole, with predictions for the new campaign. We look ahead to our opening game of the campaign at Doncaster on Saturday, and introduce our new feature, looking back at what happened 20 years ago this week during the final season of Wimbledon FC.
We were joined by Aaron Pressley & Zaki Oualah for a fun packed hour chat.
Aaron declared himself the best dresser at the club already, Zaki talked about the unique banter in the non-league game and Aaron was delighted to declare his love for Italy on the night of the Euro 2020 final.
Bristol Rovers and Her Game Too featuring Tom Gorringe (Executive Director, Bristol Rovers), John Scales (Fair Game Spokesperson, ex-Wimbledon, Bristol Rovers and England), Caz May (Her Game Too and Bristol Rovers supporter), Jonny Kerr (Fair Game and Bristol Rovers supporter).
Presented by Kevin Borras for Fair Game.
Theme tune and outro music by The Drinking Club (written by Hewitt/Borras)
https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com
Stu & George discuss the recent transfers, pre-season, Test Event and England vs Italy game later in the evening.
Anne-Marie & Stu are joined by AFC Wimbledon Head Coach Mark Robinson.
Robbo discusses the test event emotions, summer holidays, dealing with agents and the new Richmond Park Challenge that starts on Monday.
Unpicking the economic chaos of our national game with Christopher Winn
Intro: Saving Grace - "Music - Saving Grace by The Drinking Club (Borras/Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
Outro: Wake Vortex: "Music - Wake Vortex by The Drinking Club (Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
The Panel - Ian Mather, Tariq Panja, Dan Plumley & Antonia Hagemann
Ian Mather
Ian is the CEO of Cambridge United, one of the founding members of Fair Game, and will chair the session
Tariq Panja is a global sports reporter for The New York Times.
Dan Plumley
Senior Lecturer in Sport Finance at Sheffield Hallam University
Antonia Hagemann
Antonia is the Chief Executive Officer of Supporters Direct Europe
Intro: Saving Grace - "Music - Saving Grace by The Drinking Club (Borras/Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
Outro: Wake Vortex: "Music - Wake Vortex by The Drinking Club (Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
Sustainable future - Mark Bradley, founder of Fan Experience Company, on what clubs can learn from organisational design when it comes to raising the profile of the supporter, engagement & sustainability
Intro: Saving Grace - "Music - Saving Grace by The Drinking Club (Borras/Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
Outro: Wake Vortex: "Music - Wake Vortex by The Drinking Club (Hewitt) https://thedrinkingclub.bandcamp.com"
In the first episode of this summer podcast, George meets AFC Wimbledon’s Sports Scientist Chris McConnell.
Chris discusses the season just completed and kindly presents some data collated over the season to demonstrate the departments key KPI’s.
Finally George asks how Chris got into the Sports Science role and what advice he can give to people who want to follow the same journey.
George Jones & Anne-Marie Godfrey are joined by Robert Boyce, Michael Hamilton and Niall Couper.
They discuss academy, LSC against T&M tomorrow and Fair Game.
Part 2 and final part.
We have recorded a special edition podcast around Mental Health and its relationship with football.
Our guests were from around the club and we were joined by Jane Lonsdale (DTB Co-Chair), Hannah Kitcher (DTB), Mikey T (Radio WDON), Mat Haylock (AFC Wimbledon Retail Manager) & Joe Palmer (AFC Wimbledon Chief Operating Officer)
This is a roundtable type of podcast recorded remotely due to social distancing. All our guests have been open and honest about their own Mental Heath currently and previously before Covid and this pandemic. Please, please don’t suffer in silence
Here is a link to the recent Dons Trust article about Terrace Talk and all the relevant numbers to call if you need support.
https://thedonstrust.org/2021/02/13/dons-trust-supports-terrace-talk/
Useful links:
Contact Mind for dealing with mental health matters during lockdown. Mind also has a partnership with the EFL and run a joint Have Your Mate’s Back campaign.
Other useful resources:
Age UK – call 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm Alcoholics Anonymous or call 0800 9177 650 CALMzone – call 0800 585858
Childline or call 0800 1111
Mental Health First Aid (England)
Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
Mental Health Matters National Domestic Abuse Helpline – call 0808 2000 247
National Gambling Helpline or call 0808 8020 133 Samaritans – 116 123 call any time for free
For medical advice call the NHS on 111.
We have recorded a special edition podcast around Mental Health and its relationship with football.
Our guests were from around the club and we were joined by Jane Lonsdale (DTB Co-Chair), Hannah Kitcher (DTB), Mikey T (Radio WDON), Mat Haylock (AFC Wimbledon Retail Manager) & Joe Palmer (AFC Wimbledon Chief Operating Officer)
This is a roundtable type of podcast recorded remotely due to social distancing.
All our guests have been open and honest about their own Mental Heath currently and previously before Covid and this pandemic.
Please, please don’t suffer in silence
Here is a link to the recent Dons Trust article about Terrace Talk and all the relevant numbers to call if you need support.
https://thedonstrust.org/2021/02/13/dons-trust-supports-terrace-talk/
Useful links:
Contact Mind for dealing with mental health matters during lockdown. Mind also has a partnership with the EFL and run a joint Have Your Mate’s Back campaign.
Other useful resources:
Age UK – call 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm
Alcoholics Anonymous or call 0800 9177 650
CALMzone – call 0800 585858
Childline or call 0800 1111
Mental Health First Aid (England)
Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
Mental Health Matters
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – call 0808 2000 247
National Gambling Helpline or call 0808 8020 133
Samaritans – 116 123 call any time for free
For medical advice call the NHS on 111.