On a hill in Colwyn Bay

Llanelian Road had a capacity restriction of 2000 for this game.  FC United were allocated 1000 tickets.  They took 2000 supporters.  Those who couldn't fit into the ground (some 500-odd) set themselves up on a hill in a paddock overlooking the pitch.  F**king magic!!

Not in the wider interests of football

"As football's reputation continues to be tarnished by soaring debt, political scandal and superinjunctions, proof is needed that the sport retains a soul. Step forward AFC Wimbledon. Under dark Manchester skies, the club formed by supporters for supporters produced a golden moment on Saturday, overcoming Luton on penalties to win the Blue Square play-off final and seal their place in the Football League.

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Nine years. That is how long it has taken AFC Wimbledon, formed by fans 12 days after the original Crazy Gang was stolen away from them and relocated to Milton Keynes, to rise from the Combined Counties League to League Two, taking in five promotions and many more plaudits along the way, notably from the heroes of the club's 1988 FA Cup final win over Liverpool. Dave Beasant, who saved a penalty in that win at Wembley 23 years ago, described this rise from parks football as the club's greatest moment."

Read more here:- It only took nine years

Here's an article from 2009 about AFC Wimbledon's promotion to the Conference (their fourth promotion in seven years):- From Crazy Gang to Culture Club

Now every single one of us loves Paul Vodanovich

This guy needs a stand named after him or something...

Oh dear oh dear

"...there was only one way for Manchester United's followers to get a seat for the Champions League final on the open market on Thursday – and it involved paying £574 for a return coach trip and dinner.

Thomas Cook Sport, one of United's sponsors, were selling packages for that sum despite a face value on the tickets of £225. It means the bus trip down the M6 to Wembley (admittedly stopping at the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Gavroche en route) costs £349 – a pretty expensive way to travel in anyone's book."

They won't need a coach ...the Tube is a far more economical way of getting across London.

Read more here:- Champions League final ticket £225, bus to Wembley £349

Oh dear

"Against Schalke last Wednesday it had felt strange to witness a European Cup semi-final with the volume turned so low. The people in charge of the music put out a medley of jingly-jangly United-themed pop songs and, worse, pumped out crowd noise through the speakers."

Guess which A League club does this?

Read more here:- Sir Alex Ferguson basks in the euphoria

Up for the Club World Cup

Don't get shirty - Part II

Don't get shirty - Part I

We're going to Colwyn Bay, Que sera sera...

FCUM face Colwyn Bay to determine who will be promoted with FC Halifax Town to the Conference North next season.

"In the build up to the match, manager Karl Marginson had the FC United faithful create a cauldron of noise and the fans in attendance certainly did not disappoint.   Some described the atmosphere as "Rochdale-esque"..."

Read more here:- FC United into play-off final against Colwyn Bay