Milton Keynes Dons

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Milton Keynes Dons Football Club

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Club History 1

Full name: Milton Keynes Dons Football Club
Nickname: The Dons
Founded: 2004
Ground: stadium:mk
Capacity: 22, 000
Chairman: Pete Winkelman
Manager: Paul Ince
League: League One
2008-08: League One 3rd

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club (usually abbreviated to MK Dons) are an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Based at stadium:mk, they will spend the 2009–10 season in Football League One, the third tier of football in England.

The club was relaunched under its current name on 21 June 2004, nine months after the then Wimbledon F.C. moved to Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Dons is legally a continuation of Wimbledon F.C. However, after negotiation with the Football Supporters Federation, the club agreed to entrust the trophies and memorabilia of Wimbledon F.C. to the London Borough of Merton and to make no claims on the history of Wimbledon F.C. thereafter. This step was taken in part to ensure the recognition of the Milton Keynes Dons Supporters Association by the Football Supporters Federation.

History
The history of Milton Keynes Dons (MK Dons) begins in the late 1990s with Pete Winkelman, a music promoter and resident of Milton Keynes. Winkelman saw an opportunity to build a FIFA-compliant new stadium complex in the town, as part of a large commercial development that included ASDA and IKEA superstores. There were already four non-League football teams in the borough, including Milton Keynes City, who played in the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division. One option available to Winkelman would have been to invest in one of these local clubs, with the aim of repeating the early success achieved by Max Griggs, founder of the Dr. Martens footwear manufacturer, who had overseen the creation of Rushden and Diamonds from two small clubs in nearby Northamptonshire. However, Winkelman felt it would be easier to convince backers to fund a stadium for a league club rather than a non-League team, and to this end, he began trying to bring in a professional club from another town.

Winkelman began approaching any football clubs that were struggling financially, including Barnet, Luton Town and Queens Park Rangers, without success. However, in Wimbledon F.C., he found a club with owners who were already looking for a new base. He persuaded the directors that a move 62 miles (100 km) north to Milton Keynes might give them the financial boost they wanted. Most of Wimbledon's fans - as well as the Football League - were against such a move.

On 28 May 2002, despite over a year of fan protests against the idea, the Football Association authorised the move to Milton Keynes. Although there have been club relocations in the UK, there had never been such a relocation of a professional club within the English pyramid system, and this move attracted widespread criticism. Those who interpreted the League decision as American-style sports "franchises" gave Wimbledon the disparaging title "Franchise F.C.". Supporters of other teams boycotted games against the club and crowds dwindled to non-league levels. On 5 June 2003, Wimbledon went into financial administration with debts of more than £20 million.

During the 2003-04 season, Wimbledon F.C. was run by the administrators and many of the team's players were sold. At the end of a dismal season, the club was relegated to League One (the new name for the Second Division). During the summer of 2003, the National Hockey Stadium was converted for use as a football stadium, and in September 2003, Wimbledon F.C. moved into the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes. By spring of 2004, Winkelman bought the near-bankrupt club from the administrators.

Supporters club recognition
On 4 June 2005, at the 2005 Football Supporters' Federation "Fans' Parliament" (AGM), the FSF refused the MK Dons Supporters Club membership of the FSF in a debate that, among other arguments, questioned why the Football League had yet to introduce any new rules to prevent the "franchising" of other football clubs in the future. In addition, the FSF membership agreed with the Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association that the Milton Keynes Dons Supporters Association should not be entitled to join the FSF until they give up all claim to the history and honours of Wimbledon F.C. With this in mind, the FSF began discussions aimed at returning Wimbledon F.C.'s honours to the London Borough of Merton and/or AFC Wimbledon.

Shortly afterwards, following heavy criticism for allowing the move, the Football League announced new tighter rules on club relocation.

At its AGM on 5 June 2006, the FSF again considered a motion proposed by the FSF Council to allow MK Dons Supporters Association membership if the honours and trophies of Wimbledon FC were given to the London Borough of Merton and/or AFC Wimbledon. In October 2006, agreement was reached between the club, the MK Dons Supporters Association, the Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association and the Football Supporters Federation. The replica of the FA Cup plus all club patrimony gathered under the name of Wimbledon FC would be returned to the London Borough of Merton. Ownership of trademarks and website domain names related to Wimbledon F.C. would also be transferred to the Borough. As part of the same deal it was agreed that any reference made to Milton Keynes Dons FC should refer only to events subsequent to August 7, 2004 (the date of the first League game of Milton Keynes Dons FC), making it clear that Milton Keynes Dons FC are a new entity independent of Wimbledon FC. As a result of this deal, the FSF announced that the supporters of Milton Keynes Dons FC would be permitted to become members of the federation, and that it would no longer appeal to the supporters of other clubs to boycott MK Dons matches.

On 2 August 2007, Milton Keynes Dons transferred the replica trophies and all Wimbledon FC memorabilia to the London Borough of Merton.

Trophies
Berks & Bucks Senior Cup: 2006 Runners Up, 2007 Champions

Football League Trophy: 2008 Winners

Football League Two: 2007-08 Champions

Club History
When the 2004–05 season began, the team were still being managed by Stuart Murdoch. They started the season badly and Murdoch was sacked to be replaced by Danny Wilson. Under their new manager, MK Dons began to improve and they were suddenly looking good enough for survival. They managed to beat the drop from League One on the final day of the season — but only because of Wrexham's 10-point deduction that had been their penalty for going into administration. The following season, MK Dons struggled all year, and were relegated to League Two. Wilson, meanwhile, was sacked.

Wilson's successor for 2006–07 was Martin Allen, who had just taken Brentford to the brink of a place in the Football League Championship. With a new manager taking charge of a team in a new division, MK Dons looked more convincing than they had done in either of the previous two seasons. They looked like serious promotion challengers for much of the season and were in the hunt for automatic promotion right up to the last game. In the end, they finished fourth and had to settle for a play-off place. They suffered a defeat to Shrewsbury Town in the play-off semi-finals and the promotion dream was over. During the 2007 summer break, Allen terminated his contract with MK Dons to take over at Leicester City in an arrangement that lasted just five games before his contract was terminated.

For the 2007–08 season, former England captain Paul Ince took over as manager. MK Dons reached the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, while topping the table for most of the season. The final was played on 30 March against Grimsby Town — Milton Keynes Dons won 2–0 at Wembley to bring the first professional trophy to Milton Keynes. The club capped the trophy win with the League Two championship, and the subsequent promotion to League One for the 2008–09 season. Following his successes, Ince left at the end of the season to manage Blackburn Rovers.

Ince's replacement was managerial rookie Roberto Di Matteo. MK Dons occupied second position for much of the 2008–09 season, but they lost out to an automatic promotion spot by two points, finishing third behind Peterborough United and Leicester City. They were knocked out of the play-offs by Scunthorpe United, who defeated MK Dons by penalty shootout at stadium:mk. Di Matteo left at the season's end for West Bromwich Albion. His replacement was Ince, who returned a year after leaving.

Technical Staff
Paul Ince - First Team Manager
Karl Robinson - Assistant Manager
Paul Heald - Goalkeeping Coach & Assistant Academy Coach
Alex Rae - First Team Coach
Simon Crampton - Head of Sports Medicine
Pat Holland - Chief Scout
Mike Dove - Director of Youth
Andrew Stone & Matt Hillyer - Sports Scientist
Paul Collins - Head Academy Physiotherapist
Joe Aylett - Head Groundsman
Dr Martin Cave - Club Doctor

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Club History 2

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1889: Formed as Wimbledon Old Centrals, playing on the Common. First honours came with the Clapham League title in 1896. Became Wimbledon Football Club in May 1905. Moved to Plough Lane in 1912 and joined the Athenian League seven years later.

1921: Joined the Isthmian League, winning the Championship for the first of eight times 10 years later. with a then record number of points. Beaten Amateur Cup Finalists, 1935 and 1947.

1963: Amateur Cup Winners at Wembley, Eddie Reynolds heading all four against Sutton. Turned professional a year later, joining the Southern League, Division One, and winning promotion immediately. Took on Burnley, Leeds and Middlesbrough in FA Cup giant killing runs mid-70's; Premier Division Champions, three years running.

1977: Elected to Football League and gained promotion to Third division two years later. twice relegated to Division Four, but regained place, as Champions, 1983. Promoted to Second Division 1984, and First Division 1986.

1988: FA Cup Winners at Wembley, Lawrie Sanchez heading the goal against Champions Liverpool and Dave Beasant saving a penalty.

1992: Inaugural Members of the FA Premier League.

2000: Relegated from the Premiership after a 14-year stay in the top flight. Academy Director Terry Burton appointed manager, and entrusted with the job of returning the Dons to the elite.

2002: Terry Burton leaves and is replaced by Stuart Murdoch. In May, the club are given permission to relocate to Milton Keynes by an FA Three-man commission.

2003: The club go into administration in June. They then finally complete their move to the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes. The first game saw us draw 2-2 with Burnley on Saturday, 27th September.

2004: After emerging from one year of administration which saw us relegated from Division One to the new Coca-Cola League One (then Division Two), the club is taken over by a Milton Keynes consortium, headed by now-chairman Peter Winkelman. The club's name changes to Milton Keynes Dons to reflect our new home, and the first game under the new name is a 1-1 draw at home to Barnsley.

2005: A long season comes to a dramatic end on Saturday 7th May, when the club beats relegation from League One thanks to a late winner from Gareth Edds at home to Tranmere, while relegation rivals Torquay United lose at Colchester. The Dons had seemed certain to go down midway through the season until Danny Wilson replaced Stuart Murdoch and turned things around with a fantastic late run.

2006: 12 months on from the great escape and a 0-0 draw at Rotherham sees the Dons relegated to League Two on the last day of the season. Wilson soon parts company with the club to be replaced by former Brentford boss Martin Allen, who sets about bringing in a number of new faces ready for the season ahead.


Records & Statistics

Biggest Victories:
League: 6-0 v Newport County, Division 3, 3.9. 1983
F.A. Cup: 7-2 v Windsor & Eton, Rnd 1, 22.11.1980
League Cup: 5-0 v Blackburn, Rnd 1, 24.9.1985

Biggest Defeats:
League: 1-7 v Aston Villa (A), Premier League, 11.2.1995 1-6 v Carlisle Utd., Division 2, 23.3.1985 1-6 v Gillingham, Division 2, 13.2.1982 1-6 v Newcastle Utd (A), Premier League, 21.10.95 F.A. Cup: 0-6 v Fulham, Rnd 1 relpay, 1930-31 League Cup: 0-8 v Everton, Round 2, 29.8.1978

Most Points:
3 points a win: 98, Division 4, 1982-83
2 points a win: 61, Division 4, 1978-79

Most Goals:
97, 1983-84, Division 3 - Cork 28, Hodges 16,
Evans 12, Fishender 8, Ketteridge 7, Downes 4,
Park 4, Morris 3, Peters 3, Smith 3, Thomas 3,
Hatter 2, Galliers 1, Winterburn 1, og 2.

Most League Goals Conceded:
81, Division 3, 1979-80

Most First Class Matches in a Season:
56 (46 League, 2 FA Cup, 2 League Cup,
6 Football League Group Cup) 1981-82

Most League Wins:
29, Division 4, 1982-83

Most League Draws:
16, Division 1, 1977-78, 1989-90

Most League Defeats:
32, Division One, 2003-04

Individual Club Records

Most Goals in a Match:
4 - Alan Cork v Torquay Utd., Division 4, 28.2.1979 (4-1)
4 - David Connolly v Bradford City, Division 1, 09.11.2002 (5-3)

Most Goals in a Season:
Alan Cork 33 (League 29, FAC 2, Lge C 2) 1983-84.
3 goals once=3; 2 goals 6 times=12; 1 goal 17 times=17

Oldest Player:
Dave Donaldson, 37 years 4 months. v Hartlepool (Div 4) 9.2.1979

Youngest Player:
Kevin Gage 17 years 15 days v Bury (Div 4), 2.5.1981

Most Capped Player:
Kenny Cunningham (Republic of Ireland)

Best Performances

Best League Performance:
1982-83: Division Four (Finsihing Top)
Matches played 46, Won 29, Drawn 11, Lost 6, goals for 95, goals against
45, Points 98

Highest English League Position:
1986-87, 1993-94: 6th in Division One

F.A. Cup:
1987-88: winners
3rd round - West Bromwich Albion 4-1 (h);
4th round - Mansfield Town 2-1 (a)
5th round - Newcastle Utd. 3-1 (a)
6th round - Watford 2-1 (a)
Semi-final - Luton Town 2-1
Final - Liverpool 1-0

League Cup:
1998-99: Semi-finalists, losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur over two legs

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Stadium MK

Stadium:mk (also known locally as "Denbigh Stadium") is a multi-use stadium in the Denbigh district of Milton Keynes, England. Designed by HOK SVE,[3] it has completed phase one construction by civil engineering company Buckingham Group Contracting. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Milton Keynes Dons F.C..

The stadium was officially opened on 29 November 2007 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The initial configuration of the stadium uses only the lower tier to hold 22,000, but using the upper tier there is provision to increase the capacity to 32,000 "12 to 18 months" later. When complete the design will comply with UEFA's Elite Stadium specifications and includes a Desso GrassMaster playing surface.

The complex includes the Arena:MK, an indoor arena that will be the home of the Marshall Milton Keynes Lions professional basketball team from 2008.

The stadium was first proposed in May 2002, when Wimbledon FC were given permission to relocate to Milton Keynes from their original home some 60 miles away in South London. It was originally hoped that the new stadium would be ready for the 2004-05 season, but it was to be another three years after this date before the stadium was opened. In the meantime, Wimbledon had played at the National Hockey Stadium and had since changed their name to Milton Keynes Dons.

PICTURES

The view of the pitch towards the South Stand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lookingatcowshed.jpg)

The south stand as of 22 February 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cowshed.jpg)

Aerial view of stadium during construction in July 2006. Photo courtesy of www.mkdonsrus.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Denbigh_stadium_aerial_july_06.jpeg)

The South (Cowshed) stand of Denbigh Stadium as of 16 May 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Denbigh_south_stand_16_may_07.JPG)

LINKS

WEBCAM (http://www.stadium-mk.co.uk/webcam/)

STADIUM:MK - THE FUTURE (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ArtistsImpression/0,,10420,00.html)

MORE INFO (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewStadiumInfoIndex/0,,10420,00.html)

LATEST PICS (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestPics/0,,10420,00.html)

Training Ground

The club currently uses the public sports facilities at Woughton on the Green for training. The club's academy sides also play their home games here. During the 2005 close season a new plastic-covered artificial training pitch nicknamed 'the bubble' was constructed.

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Change of name

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In June 2004, against the recommendations of the Football Association's Independent Commission, Winkelman announced that he was changing the name of Wimbledon FC to Milton Keynes Dons FC. This was not a popular decision - Winkelman had previously promised fans a vote on the issue, and the committee of the official supporters' club had voted unanimously for the word "Wimbledon" to be retained in the name. When the club formally emerged from administration under the new name and ownership on 1 July, Winkelman also announced that he was changing the club's blue and yellow kit for new team colours and a new badge. This change was again implemented without any consultation with supporters. The new badge bore the letters "MMIV", signifying that 2004 was a new start for the MK Dons.

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Dec 9, 06 Wycombe 1 - 1 Barnet
Dec 9, 06 Rochdale 0 - 1 Peterborough
Dec 9, 06 Hereford 1 - 1 Torquay
Dec 9, 06 Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Hartlepool
Dec 9, 06 Stockport 5 - 2 Darlington
Dec 9, 06 Mansfield 0 - 2 Bury
Dec 9, 06 Chester 4 - 1 Lincoln C
Dec 9, 06 Accrington 3 - 4 Milton Keynes
Dec 9, 06 Walsall 0 - 2 Swindon Town
Dec 9, 06 Notts County 1 - 2 Macclesfield

Временно класиране:

1. Walsall 47
2. Swindon Town 40
3. MK Dons 39
4. Lincoln C 38
5. Wycombe 38
6. Peterborough 38
7. Hartlepool 32
8. Notts County 31
9. Darlington 30
10. Stockport 29
11. Bury 29
12. Hereford 29
13. Bristol Rovers 28
14. Chester 27
15. Shrewsbury 26
16. Grimsby 26
17. Mansfield 24
18. Wrexham 23
19. Barnet 22
20. Accrington 21
21. Rochdale 20
22. Boston 20
23. Torquay 20
24. Macclesfield 13

П.С.: Благодаря на Дядо Коледа. :yahoo:

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Dons youngsters out of FA Youth Cup :( :(


MK DONS Under 18s had a last minute equaliser disallowed as they slipped out of the FA Youth Cup following a 3-2 third round defeat at Burnley on Wednesday night.

Mike Dove's young Dons had courageously fought back from 3-0 down thanks to 15-year-old Dan Powell's brace at Padiham.

But the Milton Keynes Academy boss was left pig sick as the Dons' 90th minute equaliser was chalked off for offside - just when they thought they had forced extra-time.

Dove told the Citizen: "We had a throw and there were a couple of flick-ons before it was bundled in, we thought it was a perfectly good goal.

"We were all off our feet thinking about extra time but then we saw the flag up.

"I went to speak to the officials afterwards to ask why it was disallowed and they said Powell was on the goal-line and didn't come out.

"But the boys were magnificent in the second half, it was attack after attack from us.

"And to think we had six Under 16s and one Under 15 in the squad, we were very unlucky."

Powell smashed in a fierce strike from the edge of the box in the 38th minute and then made it 3-2 four minutes after the break when he charged down the goalkeeper's kick and the ball flew into the net, before the Dons' late heartbreak.[/QUOTE]

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
14 December 2006

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August
Sat 11 15:00 H Bury FL2
Tue 14 19:45 H Ipswich Town LGCP
Sat 18 15:00 A Macclesfield FL2
Sat 25 15:00 H Shrewsbury FL2
September
Sat 1 15:00 A Rochdale FL2
Sat 8 15:00 H Notts County FL2
Sat 15 15:00 A Brentford FL2
Sat 22 15:00 H Darlington FL2
Sat 29 15:00 A Morecambe FL2
October
Tue 2 19:45 A Mansfield Town FL2
Sat 6 15:00 H Bradford City FL2
Sun 14 13:30 H Lincoln City FL2
Sat 20 15:00 A Hereford FL2
Sat 27 15:00 H Stockport FL2
November
Sat 3 15:00 A Wycombe FL2
Tue 6 19:45 H Grimsby Town FL2
Sat 17 15:00 A Chester City FL2
Sat 24 15:00 H Chesterfield FL2
December
Tue 4 19:45 A Dagenham & Red FL2
Sat 8 15:00 H Accrington FL2
Sat 15 15:00 A Peterborough FL2
Fri 21 19:45 H Brentford FL2
Wed 26 15:00 A Notts County FL2
Sat 29 15:00 A Darlington FL2
January
Tue 1 15:00 H Mansfield Town FL2
Sat 5 15:00 A Rotherham FL2
Sat 12 15:00 H Barnet FL2
Sat 19 15:00 A Wrexham FL2
Sat 26 15:00 H Rochdale FL2
Tue 29 19:45 H Macclesfield FL2
February
Sat 2 15:00 A Bury FL2
Sat 9 15:00 H Rotherham FL2
Tue 12 19:45 A Shrewsbury FL2
Sat 16 15:00 H Wrexham FL2
Sat 23 15:00 A Barnet FL2
March
Sat 1 15:00 H Chester City FL2
Sat 8 15:00 A Grimsby Town FL2
Wed 12 19:45 A Chesterfield FL2
Sat 15 15:00 H Dagenham & Red FL2
Sat 22 15:00 H Peterborough FL2
Mon 24 19:45 A Accrington FL2
Sat 29 15:00 H Hereford FL2
April
Fri 4 19:45 A Lincoln City FL2
Sat 12 15:00 H Wycombe FL2
Sat 19 15:00 A Stockport FL2
Sat 26 15:00 A Bradford City FL2
May
Sat 3 15:00 H Morecambe FL2

Заб.: Часовете са по английско време, така че 15:00 = 17:00, 19:45 = 21:45

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Current squad
2 DF Jude Stirling
3 DF Dean Lewington
4 MF Keith Andrews
5 DF Drissa Diallo
6 DF Sean O'Hanlon
7 MF Craig Dobson
8 FW Kevin Gallen
10 MF Colin Cameron
11 MF Lloyd Dyer
12 GK Willy Guéret
14 MF Mark Wright
16 FW Aaron Wilbraham

19 DF Carl Regan
20 MF Alan Navarro
21 MF Luke Howell
23 FW Jemal Johnson
25 DF Danny Swailes
28 DF Liam Kelly
29 GK Nathan Abbey
30 MF Mustapha Carayol
31 GK Laurie Walker
35 MF Adam Chicksen
36 Sam Baldock
-- MF Paul Mitchell

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Milton Keynes Dons v Wycombe

MK Dons boss Martin Allen will be without striker John Hastings for the Buckinghamshire derby against Wycombe on Saturday.

The former Tooting & Mitcham forward is still struggling with the slight thigh strain that has kept him out since the FA Cup defeat to Blackpool on December 2.

Defender Sean O'Hanlon is suspended and could be replaced by Paul Mitchell, while Jamie Smith has picked up a knee injury and will definitely miss out.

On-loan Leeds defender Paul Butler will be fit to play after recovering from being knocked out in a clash of heads during the Dons' 4-3 win at Accrington Stanley last Saturday.

Midfielder Gary Smith has resumed full training this week after after a knee injury with Allen confirming that he will be in the squad for the clash against their promotion rivals.

Wycombe's top-scorer Jermaine Easter remains an injury doubt.

The 14-goal striker missed last week's draw with Barnet with the shoulder injury he sustained against Darlington, but he will be given every chance to prove his fitness.

Ian Stonebridge is on standby to partner veteran forward Tommy Mooney in attack once more if Easter fails to make it.

Midfielder Sergio Torres and goalkeeper Frank Talia (both knee) remain Wanderers' only other injury absentees, so Paul Lambert will otherwise choose from the same squad which earned a 1-1 draw against the Bees last time out.

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MK Dons 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers :11 :11

Izale McLeod's brace secured MK Dons the honours in the first ever Buckinghamshire derby against 10-man Wycombe.
Skipper Keith Andrews' first goal for the club and McLeod's double earned Dons their third straight win, while Tommy Mooney replied for Wanderers, who had Tommy Doherty sent off late on.

The Dons started brightly and Clive Platt headed Jon-Paul McGovern's teasing cross straight at Jamie Young from 10 yards inside the first minute.

But tempers flared in the seventh minute when Wycombe midfielder Matt Bloomfield was forced off unconscious after being shoved into the advertising boards by Gareth Edds as the pair contested a tackle near the touchline.

Livid Wanderers skipper Tommy Mooney was shown a yellow card for protesting too vehemently in the fracas that followed.

Wycombe appeared rattled from the incident and Lloyd Dyer volleyed a good chance straight at Wanderers' keeper Young before Andrews put the fired-up Dons in front in the 17th minute.

Andrews clipped Dean Lewington's low cross goal-wards at the near post, and the ball deflected off the unlucky Mike Williamson and past Young for Andrews' first goal for the Dons.

Will Antwi went close to equalising for Wycombe in the 24th minute but his close range header from substitute Stefan Oakes deep free-kick was too close to Milton Keynes goalkeeper Lee Harper at his near post, before McLeod doubled the Dons' lead from the penalty spot a minute later.

McLeod picked himself up after he had been chopped down in the box by Williamson to coolly slot his 15th goal of the season straight down the middle from 12 yards.

Yet Mooney handed Wanderers a lifeline when his composed close range finish made it 2-1 in the 31st minute.

Jermaine Easter seized upon Dons defender Drissa Diallo's error to race clear into the box, and he crossed perfectly for the unmarked Mooney to control the ball before despatching it low past Harper from 10 yards.

Wycombe pressed for an equaliser after the break and lively substitute Ikechi Anya's 12-yard angled drive was saved well by Harper at his near post in the 67th minute.

But the Dons threatened on the counter-attack and Lewington crashed a swerving 25-yard drive against the bar in the 73rd minute.

Doherty picked up his second booking in the 80th minute – both for dissent – but Wycombe's 10-men still pressed and the unmarked Easter headed against the post in the 83rd minute.

Yet McLeod grabbed his 16th goal of the season with an exquisite 25-yard curler to seal the win for the Dons three minutes from the end.

MK Dons: Harper, Lewington, Diallo (booked 23), McGovern, Platt (Taylor 60 (G. Smith 88)), McLeod (Mitchell 90), Andrews (c), Edds, Wilbraham, Dyer, Butler. Subs: Mitchell, Crooks, G. Smith, Taylor, Baines.

Wycombe: Young, Stockley (booked 71) (Martin 73), O'Halloran, Antwi, Williamson, Betsy (booked 74), Grant (booked 28) (Anya 46), Doherty (booked 45, 80), Bloomfield (Oakes 10, booked 20), Mooney (c) (booked 7), Easter. Subs: Martin, Palmer, Oakes, Anya, Stonebridge.

Referee: Richard Beeby (Northants).

Attendance: 5.977

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
16 December 2006

M.K. Dons але але але :clapping:

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Milton Keynes Dons v Rochdale

MK Dons manager Martin Allen will be without defender Drissa Diallo for the visit of managerless Rochdale.

Diallo is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the 3-1 defeat of rivals Wycombe last weekend so Allen will be forced into a defensive reshuffle.

Potential replacement Jamie Smith is still some weeks away from a return from his knee injury but captain Sean O'Hanlon is available after suspension and should return to the side.

Allen's in-form side are also boosted by the news striker Scott Taylor is fit to take his place in the squad.

Taylor was knocked unconscious late on in the Wycombe win but has returned to full training and should be on the bench.

Fellow forward John Hastings is out with a thigh strain but Clive Platt has recovered from a dead leg and should be passed fit to partner top scorer Izale McLeod in attack.

Gary Smith made his first appearance for three months as a late substitute against Wycombe after a knee injury and is set to feature again.

Rochdale caretaker manager Keith Hill has promised to make changes for his first game in charge.

Hill has been placed in charge following Steve Parkin's departure last weekend and has admitted that ``fans may be surprised'' by his first selection.

Giant striker Morike Sako will definitely miss out as he serves a one-match suspension after collecting his fifth booking of the season in Parkin's final game in charge, the 1-0 defeat at Hartlepool last Friday.

Left-back Mark Jackson is back in full training after a month out with a foot injury but is short on match fitness and is unlikely to return to the first team until the new year.

Hill, who will be assisted by former Dale defender Gareth Griffiths at the National Hockey Stadium, will be hoping to put an end to a run of three consecutive 1-0 defeats in a bid to strengthen his claim to the managerial vacancy.

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П.С.: ...one Martin Allen... е адаша ще ги строши!!! :fans_bg:

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Пич :) Нещо се бъркаш . МК ДОНС са говеда !!! Те не са "Лудата Банда" :) МК ДОНС ограбиха Уимбълдън . Старият отбор на "Лудата банда" ФК Уимбълдън сега се подвизава в 1 дивизия под Конференсе в Англия :) и се казва АФК Уимбълдън и отбора се състезава с същите екипи в синьо и жълто и същата емблема , докато МК ДОНС смениха името си , цвета си , фланелките си , емблемата си и сичко :) www.afcwimbledon.com

[`DaViD`ViLLa`]

Дам... И аз това мислех да го кажа ама... И хич не разбирам как може М.К. Донс да имат фенове.

Прави сте и двамата.

МК Донс няма нищо общо с някогашния велик тим на Уимбълдън , освен това ,че им взе лиценза :cool:

Наистина е трудно този тим да има истински фенове :hmmm:


А и запалянковците на АФК Уимбълдън са с пъти повече от тези на МК Донс.

Просто първия тим има традиции - нещо , което МК Донс няма!

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Ами аз съм фен на АФК Уимбълдън и им слушам мачовете по едно радио :) Ама мисля че аз сум им единственият фен в България . защото дпсега праих опити да намеря други фенове на отбора ама неможах :)

[`DaViD`ViLLa`]

Бе и аз харесвам АФК Уимбъдън ама не знам дали съм им фен... ;-)

Зашо не си слеете темите за МК Донс и АФК Уимбълдън ;)

[marto.1986]

MK Dons 2-1 Rochdale

MK DONS moved up to second in the table as Nathan Stanton's 87th minute own goal gifted them their fourth straight win.
Lee Harper's earlier own goal had handed Rochdale the lead, but Izale McLeod's 81st minute strike and Stanton's 87th minute gaffe sealed the Dons' fourth straight win.

Rochdale started brightly and winger Joe Thompson perfectly teed up skipper Gary Jones inside the first minute, but his 22-yard strike flew straight into the grateful arms of Dons goalkeeper Harper.

The Dons looked strangely subdued as an attacking force early on as Dale defended well, with Izale McLeod's scuffed effort from a difficult angle the high-flying hosts' only chance of the first half.

Dale continued to dominate possession and lone striker Glen Murray's towering far post header from Alan Goodhall's cross was plucked out of the top corner by Harper in the 29th minute.

Milton Keynes upped the tempo after the break and Lloyd Dyer raced onto a long ball three minutes after the re-start but his 12-yard angled drive was saved well by Rochdale keeper Matthew Gilks.

At the other end, John Doolan smashed a decent 22-yard chance high over the bar before curling another 25-yard effort straight at Harper.

But Rochdale continued to press and Harper's unfortunate own goal handed Dale the lead in the 57th minute after the Dons could only half-clear a corner.

Harper initially punched the ball clear of the danger zone but it was recycled across to William Mocquet, whose low deflected 10-yard drive rebounded off the post and into the net off goalkeeper Harper's back.

The fired-up Dons battled back and the unmarked Aaron Wilbraham half-volleyed Jon-Paul McGovern's teasing free-kick wide from close range before Dyer drilled the ball into the side-netting from a difficult angle in the 72nd minute.

Dale threatened on the counter-attack and Callum Warburton almost made it 2-0 after turning Dons defender Paul Butler inside out, but his stinging 12-yard drive was saved well by the diving Harper in the 76th minute.

But McLeod equalised for the Dons when he raced onto Wilbraham's flick and drilled low past Gilks from the edge of the box in the 81st minute.

And then Dale defender Stanton inadvertently poked substitute Scott Taylor's flick over his own keeper's head from 20 yards to gift Dons victory three minutes from the end.

MK Dons: Harper, Lewington (G. Smith 64), O'Hanlon, McGovern (Mitchell 90), Platt (Taylor 64), McLeod, Andrews (c), Edds, Wilbraham, Dyer, Butler. Subs: Mitchell, Crooks, G. Smith, Taylor, Baines.

Rochdale: Gilks, Ramsden, Goodhall, Stanton, McArdle, Doolan, G. Jones (c), Warburton (booked 43), Mocquet (Moyo-Modise 89), Thompson, Murray. Subs: Rigby, Crooks, Dagnall, Brown, Moyo-Modise.

Referee: Dermot Gallagher (Oxfordshire).

Attendance: 5,459.

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
23 December 2006

1. Walsall 49
2. Milton Keynes 45
3. Lincoln C 44
4. Swindon Town 43
5. Wycombe 41
6. Hartlepool 38
7. Peterborough 38
8. Notts County 34
9. Bury 32
10. Hereford 32
11. Bristol Rovers 31
12. Chester 30
13. Darlington 30
14. Shrewsbury 29
15. Stockport 29
16. Grimsby 29
17. Barnet 28
18. Wrexham 27
19. Boston 24
20. Mansfield 24
21. Accrington 22
22. Rochdale 20
23. Torquay 20
24. Macclesfield 12

2-ро място в Англия 2 :ok: < 11 място в Раймън :hmm:

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Рових се в нета и намерих официалния сайт на МК Донс :) http://www.mkdongs.com/ Тей като гледам тея не са хора както каза ти :) Погледни сайта и ще видиш . И междувременно виж състава на МК ДОНС http://www.mkdongs.com/firstxi.htm . Абе разгледай целият сайт :) има много интересни неща :P:

[marto.1986]

Рових се в нета и намерих официалния сайт на МК Донс :) http://www.mkdongs.com/ Тей като гледам тея не са хора както каза ти :) Погледни сайта и ще видиш . И междувременно виж състава на МК ДОНС http://www.mkdongs.com/firstxi.htm . Абе разгледай целият сайт :) има много интересни неща :P:
Добре де, на какъв се правиш? :) Гледай си там Уимбълдън, слушай си ги, не съм ти искал мнението. :)

[`DaViD`ViLLa`]

Бахти точно пък на тема Уимбълдън - МК ДОнс не съм очаквал да има такива спорове :D

Не стига ,че има двама гърци дето се дракат за ПАО - Олимпиакос , ама сега и вие :hmmm:

[marto.1986]

Бахти точно пък на тема Уимбълдън - МК ДОнс не съм очаквал да има такива спорове :D

Не стига ,че има двама гърци дето се дракат за ПАО - Олимпиакос , ама сега и вие :hmmm:

Такъв е живота. :crazy:

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Бахти точно пък на тема Уимбълдън - МК ДОнс не съм очаквал да има такива спорове :D

Не стига ,че има двама гърци дето се дракат за ПАО - Олимпиакос , ама сега и вие :hmmm:


ХХаХХАхАхАХАХХАхАха :) Еми какво очакваш от две "луди банди"
:P:

[marto.1986]

Torquay United 0-2 MK Dons

MK DONS bagged their fifth straight win for the first time since their move to the city as they eased to a 2-0 Boxing Day win at lowly Torquay.
Clive Platt's 28th minute Christmas cracker put the Dons in front and Izale McLeod's 39th minute penalty stretched the in-form Dons' winning run to keep the heat on League Two table-toppers Walsall.

Torquay started brightly and Jamie Ward skinned Sean 'O Hanlon down the left in the fourth minute but his dangerous low cross across the face of goal was hacked behind by Dean Lewington with Gulls striker Chris McPhee lurking behind.

The in-form Izale McLeod had the Dons' first half-chance of the match when his snap-shot from the edge of box flew just wide two minutes later.

McLeod thought he'd won a penalty when he was brought down by Stephen Reed right on the corner of the box in the 11th minute but the referee awarded a free-kick, which came to nothing.

At the other end the stretching Stev Angus toe poked over the bar from four yards after the Dons' defence failed to deal with Adam Murray's 17th minute corner.

McLeod should have opened the scoring for the Dons in the 20th minute but after Dean Lewington's swerving 30-yard drive had only been parried by Gulls keeper Nathan Abbey, McLeod amazingly blasted the loose ball over the bar from four yards.

But Milton Keynes didn't have to wait long to break the deadlock and Platt ended his seven game goal drought to put them in front in the 28th minute.

Platt wriggled free of Gulls defender Lee Andrews in the box before smashing an angled 10-yard drive inside the near top corner.

And then McLeod grabbed his 18th goal of the season from the penalty spot to put the Dons 2-0 up in the 39th minute.

McLeod picked himself up after he had been brought down in the box by Stev Angus to coolly send Abbey the wrong way from the spot.

Torquay's Matt Hockley should have made it 2-1 but he fired a loose ball wide from 10-yards under no pressure four minutes before the break.

The lively McLeod was replaced by Scott Taylor in the 54th minute and it seemed to hand Torquay the initiative as the hosts pinned the Dons back in search of a way back into the game.

But the Dons defended resolutely in a second half of few chances to comfortably see out the game, with Platt and Aaron Wilbraham both coming close to making it 3-0 in the closing stages.

Torquay: Abbey (Horsell 83), Andrews, Reed (Hill 46), Hockley, Ward (booked 20), Mansell, Motteram (Robertson 59), Angus, Woods (c) (booked 52), McPhee, Murray. Subs: Horsell, Robertson, Hill, Villis.

MK Dons: Harper, Lewington, Butler, O'Hanlon, Diallo, Dyer (G. Smith 86), Andrews (c), Wilbraham (booked 32), McGovern, Platt (Edds 86), McLeod (Taylor 54). Subs: Baines, Taylor, Mitchell, Edds, G. Smith.

Referee: Keith Stroud.

Attendance: 2,715 (183 Dons fans).

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
26 December 2006

1. Walsall 52
2. MILTON KEYNES 48
3. Lincoln C 47
4. Swindon Town 46
5. Hartlepool 41
6. Wycombe 41
7. Peterborough 38
8. Notts County 34
9. Bury 33
10. Hereford 33
11. Stockport 32
12. Bristol Rovers 32
13. Barnet 31
14. Chester 30
15. Darlington 30
16. Shrewsbury 29
17. Grimsby 29
18. Wrexham 28
19. Mansfield 27
20. Boston 24
21. Accrington 23
22. Rochdale 21
23. Macclesfield 20
24. Torquay 20

:cool: :baby:

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes begin rise from Wimbledon's ashes

The club formerly known as Wimbledon have suffered a fall almost as dramatic as their rise through the divisions in the 1980s but the appointment of Martin Allen as Milton Keynes Dons manager in the summer has arrested their slump. Five successive victories, the latest away to Torquay United yesterday, has left them in second place in League Two.

Milton Keynes, who suffered their third relegation in seven seasons last May, won 2-0 through goals by Clive Platt and Izale McLeod, the latter’s eighteenth of the season in all competitions coming from a penalty. That left Torquay at the foot of the table after 15 league games without a win.

Walsall remain top of the table after their two Wrights did not make for the wrong result at home to Shrewsbury Town. Tommy Wright, the striker, was sent off for a two-footed tackle on Shaun Drummond in the 32nd minute but Mark Wright, the midfield player, scored the only goal of the game shortly after half-time when his intended cross floated into the net.

Wycombe Wanderers had won their previous away match against Charlton Athletic in the Carling Cup but yesterday they succumbed 2-1 to Swindon Town at the County Ground, with Jermaine Easter scoring their goal, as he had done at the Valley. Swindon are fourth, one place behind Lincoln City, who also recorded a 2-1 home win, against Boston United.

Macclesfield Town continued to warm up nicely for their FA Cup third round tie away to Chelsea by maintaining their resurgence under Paul Ince, who took over in late October with the team seven points adrift at the bottom of the table. A 3-0 win away to Chester City was their fourth victory in five league matches and lifted them from the foot of the Football League.

Rochdale, who sacked Steve Parkin as manager shortly before Christmas, also moved one point above Torquay by coming from 2-0 down at home to Wrexham to draw 2-2.

МК Донс але але але!!! :King: :bgflag:

[Христо'о]

Milton Keynes Dons 0 Swindon 1 :-/
Date : Mon 01 Jan 2007 Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium Attendance : 6797
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two Referee : Clive Penton


Goals :
Peacock 31


Lee Peacock's first-half goal ended the Dons run of six consecutive wins as Swindon completed a league double over MK Dons.

Peacock's scrambled goal from a corner on the half-hour was the only one in a tense encounter between two of the division's favourites for promotion.

Dons were denied an equaliser late on when Izale McLeod's effort was ruled out for offside having already seen his first-half penalty saved by Swindon 'keeper Phil Smith.

After an impressive second-half performance on Saturday, Allen kept faith with the side that took three points at Chester as the Dons went looking for a seventh win on the bounce in League Two.

For the visitors, Peacock was declared fit to play having been a doubt before kick-off while Saturday's saviour against Notts County Michael Timlin continued in midfield.

Dons were immediately on the front foot, taking the game to their opponents with the belief of a side on such a hot streak. Ever the catalyst for a Dons attack, Jon-Paul McGovern seemed to find space where none was available and after volleying over on the stretch from a sliced clearance, he started to orchestrate proceedings.

Maturing into his midfield role with every game he plays, Aaron Wilbraham was giving Swindon plenty to think about with late bursts into the box although he was having to work hard with Keith Andrews to keep Timlin under wraps as Swindon threatened on the counter.

The game had real pace to it, both sides eager to get on with things when stoppages occured - making for a breathless half of football. The Dons territorial advantage might have justified them taking their lead and they came within a whisker of doing so through the marauding Wilbraham. With a clever change of feet in the centre circle, he left Michael Pook on his backside before driving into the penalty area. The space appeared, Wilbraham kept going and eventually drove in a a left-footed shot from 15 yards that shaved the outside of Smith's far post.

Swindon had yet to force a save from Lee Harper but in Christian Roberts they had a livewire up front who was causing problems by dropping deep to collect possession. Their first genuine chance resulted in them taking the lead on the half hour, when Timlin's inswinging corner was not cleared by the Dons defence and Peacock scrambed it home from close range.

The Dons response was immediate and when Clive Platt flicked on Drissa Diallo's long throw, Wilbraham hooked in a right-footed shot that Smith wonderfully clawed out of the goal having had to change to direction quickly.

But if Swindon owed their goalkeeper a pat on the back for that one, they were further indebted to him just a minute later when he denied McLeod. The Dons striker turned in the penalty area after controlling a pass from Wilbraham and as he went down under the challenge of Jerel Ifil, referee Clive Penton pointed to the spot.

Having seen his penalty at Chester saved before Platt slammed in the rebound, McLeod felt confident enough to take on the responsibility but Smith plunged low to his right to keep the Dons' striker at bay.

As it had done at Chester, the miss seemd to fire McLeod and as he rampaged around trying to atone, he had two further shouts for spot-kicks waved away.

Try as they might, the Dons were finding Swindon a tough nut to crack after the break and could have conceded a second had Roberts' 35-yard free-kick dipped under the bar. The introduction of Gareth Edds and Gary Smith just before the hour mark underlined the Dons' determination to carve out an opening but none seemed forthcoming.

Swindon's defence, marshalled by the impressive Ifil, looked like it was going to take some beating and as the Dons poured forward trying to provide the suitable piece of magic the possibility of a fatal counter attack increased. Had Harper not been switched on with 73 minutes played the game would have been over, but the Dons 'keeper made a fantastic point-blank save from Ricky Shakes after he had been teed up by Roberts.

Then with 15 minutes to play, the Robins defence was finally breached when McGovern drove in a half-volley from distance, Smith could only parry and McLeod was razor-sharp to tap into the empty net. The Ground erupted with relief only to have its lava cooled by the assistant's flag as the search for the equaliser continued.

Having been so solid for 87 minutes, Swindon very nearly shot themselves in the foot at the death when Smith and Williams went for the same clearance but as McLeod seized on the loose ball, Vincent was back to block his shot.

With five minutes of injury time to play the siege began, Butler thrown forward as an emergency striker as Swindon desperately clung to what they had. Edds saw a shot deflected just wide and Scott Taylor had a last ditch effort blocked after McLeod had seen another penalty appeal turned down but Swindon clung on to end the Dons run and reduce the gap between the sides to just a point.

Класиране (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/LeagueTable/0,,10420,00.html)

[marto.1986]

NEW DEAL FOR ALBY

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Milton Keynes Dons are delighted to announce that Aaron Wilbraham has agreed a new contract with the club.

The 27-year-old has shaken hands on a deal to keep him in Milton Keynes until 2009 after a fantastic first half of the season.

Wilbraham has been converted from big striker to all-action, attacking midfielder under manager Martin Allen, who has rewarded the former Stockport and Hull man for his outstanding contribution this term.

Playing in midfield and attack, Wilbraham has nine goals in 27 appearances this season including a fantastic double against Barnsley to set up the Dons League Cup clash with Tottenham earlier this season.

The club have also taken up one-year option on the contract of young defender Sam Page. The Dons academy product made his Football League debut against Grimsby Town and has impressed Allen with his warrior-like spirit and committed performances for the youth and reserve teams.

Meanwhile, winger Nicky Rizzo has agreed a one-month loan deal at Grimsby. The 27-year-old has been given the chance to join Alan Buckley's side to get some first team football.

Дано успеят с новия контракт, че ще ги намразя ако продадат най-добрия ни играч. :cool:

[marto.1986]

LIVE ON SKY... AGAIN!

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The Dons home game against Walsall has been selected to be screened live on Sky Television.

Monday night's game against Lincoln City is set to be the club's first live televised game since becoming Milton Keynes Dons and Sky have been quick to make the game against the Saddlers in March in the second.

Walsall are currently five points clear of the Dons at the top of League Two but the superb recent form of Martin Allen's side has seen them reduce the gap considerably.

The fixture has been moved from Saturday 24 March to Sunday 25 of March and will take the 4pm prime time viewing slot. There are no Premiership fixtures that weekend due to England's Euro 2008 qualifier in Israel.

Обеее ще ни дават по Скай ТВ. :fans_bg:

[marto.1986]

BUTLER AND HARPER SIGN

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Milton Keynes Dons are delighted to confirm the signings of goalkeeper Lee Harper and defender Paul Butler until the end of the season.

Both players have enjoyed successful loan spells prior to the new year and have helped the club to a record six consecutive league wins.

Manager Martin Allen has struck deals with both Harper, 35, and Butler, 34, to keep them in Milton Keynes and make use of their considerable experience in the club's push for promotion.

Harper has been released from his contract with Northampton Town while Butler has been released by Leeds United.

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Добре дошли. ;-)

[marto.1986]

Harper Sets His Sights

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Dons 'keeper Lee Harper has targeted automatic promotion after signing a deal to keep him in Milton Keynes until the end of the season.

Harper has been in outstanding form for the Dons during a three-month loan period from Northampton Town and has kept seven clean sheets since arriving in October.

And the former Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers stopper says the setup at the club convinced him to accept manager Martin Allen's offer.

He said: "I'm really pleased to be joining permanently. I had a lot of friends at Northampton and I enjoyed my time there but the gaffer here has given me the chance to come down here and play some football. He has a great bunch of lads here and we have done well recently.

"The way the gaffer does things here is top quality. Travelling to away games, the training ground facilities, what we eat, preparation for the games, everything is just top drawer. Obviously playing was very important to me but, with the gaffer, everything is done properly and that was a big thing as well.

"From my first game against Walsall I could see we were more than capable of beating teams in this division. We had a blip against Darlington but even then we had plenty of chances in that game. We went on a good run and then I thought on Monday we battered Swindon for 90 minutes, but you are going to get those games in football. We'll probably win a lot of games this season without playing that well so you just have to take those."

But in spite of the defeat, Harper insists the players Allen has at his disposal means there can only be one target for the club this season.

"The priority for us has to be promotion and, with the squad the gaffer is assembling, I don't see any reason why we cannot achieve that," Harper added.

"We have signed Paul Butler in defence so with the likes of Keith Andrews in midfield and Izale McLeod up front we have a very solid core to the side. I will try to continue to add my experience to the team and keep a few more clean sheets.

"We haven't achieved anything yet but I will be doing my part to ensure we can get to where we want to be. It is going to take an awful lot of hard work but I am sure we can achieve it."

Повече топка няма да влезе във вратата на Донс. :diablo: :P:

[Христо'о]

Повече топка няма да влезе във вратата на Донс. :diablo: :P:

Ай дано. ;)
Марто, извинявай, че флудя в темата ти, но искам да те питам нещо. Смяташ ли, че ще стигнат силите на МК Донс да се преборят за директна промоция в Лига 1?

[Energoto®]

Ай дано. ;)
Марто, извинявай, че флудя в темата ти, но искам да те питам нещо. Смяташ ли, че ще стигнат силите на МК Донс да се преборят за директна промоция в Лига 1?

Според мен няма да имат проблеми, тъй като тимът е най-класният във втора дивизия. Айзъл Маклауд http://www.covers.com/images/emoticons/thumbs_up.gifhttp://www.covers.com/images/emoticons/thumbs_up.gifhttp://www.covers.com/images/emoticons/thumbs_up.gif

[marto.1986]

Ай дано. ;)
Марто, извинявай, че флудя в темата ти, но искам да те питам нещо. Смяташ ли, че ще стигнат силите на МК Донс да се преборят за директна промоция в Лига 1?
Хохо :D
Споко Ристаки ще стигнат, разбирам те защото ти съдиш по силата на диамантите. :agree:

Енергото е прав, МК Донс са най-класните, но главни съперници за титлата са ни Макъсфийлд и Торки други не признавам. :P: Айзъл Маклауд верно, ама Аарън Уилбрахъм най-великия! ;-)

[Христо'о]

Хохо :D
Споко Ристаки ще стигнат, разбирам те защото ти съдиш по силата на диамантите. :agree:

Енергото е прав, МК Донс са най-класните, но главни съперници за титлата са ни Макъсфийлд и Торки други не признавам. :P: Айзъл Маклауд верно, ама Aaron Wilbraham най-великия! ;-)

Мартински, "Диамантите" са много добър отбор, но просто не им върви. До 3 месеца ще са в средата на класирането (mm)

Саймън Джаксън рулззз! :cool:

[marto.1986]

LEON JOINS WYCOMBE

Milton Keynes Dons can confirm that defender Leon Crooks has joined Wycombe Wanderers for a nominal fee.

The 21-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Chairboys on Friday keeping him there until summer 2009.

He will be immediately available for Paul Lambert's side for their home game against Rochdale on Saturday, but will be cup-tied for Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.

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Leon Crooks

MARTIN'S FRIDAY UPDATE

Good afternoon,

It has been a very, very busy few days of negotiations, plotting and planning.

I believe it is good for this club that both Paul Butler and Lee Harper have signed short-term deals to stay with us through to the end of the season. Both have done very well and both have had interest from other clubs at higher levels so I am relieved and pleased that they have committed to us.

I started negotiations with Aaron Wilbraham back in November but things had to be put on hold whilst I had important and testing times at home. Aaron has worked very hard at his game and adjusted comfortably to play in central midfield without a problem. He is a man's man and I am convinced that he will continue to improve and develop in to a real player. He has signed for two more seasons.

This week, I have spoken to Sam Page and informed him that we will be taking up the option on the second year of his contact. That boy has trained so hard on his individual programmes, done well whilst out on loan and he is one, with his attitude and desire, that could make the breakthrough in the longer term.

I felt the squad size was too big which is often frustrating for the players not even getting into the squad. Those players that I have let go deserve the opportunity to move on and play, I know they can go on and do very well and I hope they do.

In an ideal world, you would like to keep them all. However, the wage bill was getting too high and I had to balance things out. On top of that, some of our younger players will now get the opportunity to play in our reserve team and we will see if they can progress as professionals and into the first team squad. Their way forward was blocked by having so many players which again, for them, was very frustrating.

Jamie Smith will hopefully play in our reserves on Tuesday night at Ipswich and John Hastings is 50/50 for that game. Of course, when they come back it will give us further options to choose from.

After bringing in so many players in the summer, I knew by Christmas and this window I would be reviewing the whole playing side. It's no good sitting on the fence and dilly dallying, you have to be positive and decisive and all these decisions have been made with guidance and advice from my staff and not taken lightly.

I will not comment on speculation. For me, things should be kept private between two clubs until the deal is done. Leaks of information and confidentiality I find disappointing, frustrating and annoying.

This weekend, we will be training early at Woughton and all the staff will be out watching matches, building up our knowledge of what is about. There is no room or time for complacency or sentimentality - it's a tough, cut-throat business that we want to progress in.

Take care

Martin

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[marto.1986]

LINCOLN GAME STILL ON

With just over three hours to go before kick-off, tonight's League Two fixture against Lincoln city is still on.

Despite wet weather over the weekend forcing several games to be postponed, as the situation stands tonight's game will go ahead as planned.

The pitch will be subject to an inspection on the arrival of referee Russell Booth but is expected to be given the green light.

Further details will be published on mkdons.com as soon as they are released.


Milton Keynes Dons v Lincoln City
07/01/07

Paul Butler will be missing from the MK Dons line-up when fellow League Two promotion hopefuls Lincoln visit the National Hockey Stadium.

The former Leeds defender, who last week made his loan move from Elland Road permanent, is suspended after picking up a fifth booking of the season against Swindon.

Full-back Jamie Smith and striker John Hastings are still sidelined through injury, although both have been pencilled in for a midweek run-out with the reserves as they build up their fitness.

Smith has been out since November with a knee injury and Hastings has been struggling with a thigh problem.

Lincoln will be forced into at least one change after Shane Nicholson's loan spell came to an end.

Nicholson has returned to Chesterfield while fellow loanee Mat Birley, who was an unused sub against Macclesfield last week, has gone back to Birmingham.

On-loan Nottingham Forest striker Spencer Weir-Daley will hope for a full Imps debut after his cameo role from the bench at Moss Rose.

Defender Paul Mayo could be in line for a start after recovering from the groin injury which has restricted his appearances of late.

www.soccer365.com (www.soccer365.com)

[Scouse]

Move to Milton Keynes

Wimbledon's relatively low attendances, and the large number of rival clubs in London, had meant that Wimbledon could not enjoy the high gate receipts received by many other Premiership clubs. With the team homeless after the closure of Plough Lane, throughout the 1990s the club's directors mooted the idea of moving away from London entirely to a more profitable location, much to the anger of the fans. Dublin, Belfast and Cardiff were considered as potential new homes, before the directors settled on Milton Keynes (which had a number of non League Football teams) as the best opportunity.

Such a move (over 70 miles) was unprecedented in English football. The club's fans saw the move as akin to the American sports "franchise" system, a concept unknown in English football; the traditional view of a football club is that it is an important part of the community and local fabric, rather than simply a business. Despite the ongoing and highly vehement opposition of the club's fans, and many other clubs' fans who held sympathetic views, on May 28, 2002 the club was given permission by the FA to relocate to Milton Keynes. The affair caused Wimbledon F.C to be nick-named pejoratively as "Franchise F.C."

Many of the club's fans, angered at the move and the removal of their team, founded their own club AFC Wimbledon, in 2002. Despite having to start at the 8th level of the football pyramid, AFC Wimbledon enjoys very sizeable support from former Wimbledon F.C. fans. The club currently plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division, having already achieved two successive promotions in its short history.

2002-03 was Wimbledon F.C.'s last full season at Selhurst Park. With most fans having by now deserted the club in protest, the average attendance at Selhurst Park fell to fewer than 3,000. Murdoch's team still managed to secure 10th place in Division One, the strike partnership of Neil Shipperley and David Connolly managed a total of almost 50 goals between them. After further delays, they began playing in Milton Keynes early in the following season. However, before the move itself took place (nearly a year after the FA Commission's decision to approve the move on the 28 May 2002), Wimbledon F.C. went into financial administration with debts of more than £20 million. Part of the reason for the increasing debts was that football supporters were boycotting games following the controversial decision to allow the move to Milton Keynes.

2003-04 was a disastrous season for Wimbledon. After the move to Milton Keynes, attendances improved only marginally. But, with the Administrator selling off the best players, nothing could disguise poor league form which saw the club relegated in bottom place after 33 defeats - the joint second record for the most league defeats in English football history. Only Doncaster (34 defeats) have lost more games in a league season (when they were relegated to the Conference in 1998).

After the end of the season, Wimbledon F.C finally cut all existing ties to their home town and were renamed Milton Keynes Dons..

Сега вече ясно ли е коя "луда банда",коя е ;)

[Scouse]

The Crazy Gang is a nickname coined by the UK media to describe the Wimbledon football team of the 1980s.

The name, originally that of a group of British comedy entertainers popular in the 1940s, was coined because of the often eccentric and boisterously macho behaviour of Wimbledon's players, who were in the habit of playing outrageous practical jokes on each other and on the club's manager, Dave Bassett. Additionally, their playing style was often accused of being basic and unsophisticated and their general approach to the game as amateurish, but the team was nonetheless very successful and the joking behaviour undoubtedly bred an intensely close team spirit.

Regardless of the criticism, or perhaps because of it, the club thrived and within only a few years, they won promotion from the bottom of the Football League to the very highest level, without ever changing either their playing style or their "us against the world" attitude.

Although the club had encouraged its players in this behaviour since the early 1980s, the nickname did not really become widespread in use, beyond the players themselves, until 1988 when, against all expectations, Wimbledon won the FA Cup by beating highly talented favourites Liverpool 1-0, with goalkeeper Dave Beasant saving a penalty during play. At the final whistle, BBC TV commentator John Motson said the (clearly pre-prepared) line: "The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club!". The name caught on nationally, began to appear frequently in newspaper reports, and was often used in TV coverage of the club.

The likes of Dennis Wise, John Fashanu, Vinnie Jones and Lawrie Sanchez are often considered as some of the high profile members of the 'crazy gang', although the club's first ever full-time apprentice, Wally Downes, is normally cited as the founder, being an inveterate practical joker.

It is equally difficult to determine precisely when the term fell out of use. However, as Wimbledon became more established in the top strata of English football, their style of play necessarily became more advanced, and their bizarre behaviour was no longer so unexpected. Indeed, the club itself began to use the nickname in its official publications as a marketing tool, to the extent that the name even appeared as a small badge on the team's playing shirts. By the mid 1990s, most of the 1988 FA Cup winning team were no longer at the club and the newer, younger players were used to a more mature and professional atmosphere. The name simply became inappropriate as a description, although the club continued to use it for some years to promote itself commercially.

[marto.1986]

Едит: И тука бях с други наклонности, 10х Scouse. ;-) :D

[Toro_Merda]

А Мартин пише толкова готини и оптимистични доклади в сайта им почти всеки ден! Представям си атмосферата в клуба изключително топла!

[marto.1986]

А Мартин пише толкова готини и оптимистични доклади в сайта им почти всеки ден! Представям си атмосферата в клуба изключително топла!

Martin Allen рулз! ;)

STADIUM:MK

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Milton Keynes Dons' new stadium is set to open in July 2007.

The 30,000-seater stadium will be among the finest in the country and a premier events and sporting arena for the city of Milton Keynes.

For more information, visit www.mymkdons.com

Опа Опа. :D

[Toro_Merda]

Martin Allen рулз! ;)

STADIUM:MK

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Milton Keynes Dons' new stadium is set to open in July 2007.

The 30,000-seater stadium will be among the finest in the country and a premier events and sporting arena for the city of Milton Keynes.

For more information, visit www.mymkdons.com

Опа Опа. :D

Бахти колко сме зле и назад!:notme:

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons - Lincoln City 2:2 :verysad: :sad:
Match Report

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Date : Mon 08 Jan 2007 Kick Off : 19:45
Venue : National Hockey Stadium Attendance : 7140
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two Referee : R. Booth

Red Cards :
Morgan 90 + 2 :cool:

Goals :
McLeod 6 :)
Forrester 51 (pen) :(
Weir-Daley 84 :mad:
Edds 90 + 4 :D :D :D


Gareth Edds hit a sensational last-gasp equaliser as MK Dons snatched a late, late point at home to Lincoln.

Edds' 20-yard cracker came in the fourth minute of injury time after Lincoln had come from behind to lead with just seconds to go.

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But the Australian midfielder, who has a history of late goals at The Ground, got the Dons out of jail after Martin Allen's side had missed two penalties in the match.

Izale McLeod's 20th-goal of the season got the Dons off to a flyer but he missed the first of the penalties before the break. Jamie Forrester brought Lincoln level with a spot-kick of his own just after the break before substitute Spencer Weir-Daley looked to have won the points with just four minutes to play.

Aaron Wilbraham missed a second spot kick but Edds' intervention, in front of the Sky cameras, meant a pulsating game ended with a point apiece.

Heavy rain over the weekend meant the game was under threat until an hour or so before kick-off but after much forking and a thorough pitch inspection, referee Russell Booth decided the game would go ahead.

Clive Platt underwent a late fitness test and was declared fit enough for the bench which, coupled with Paul Butler's suspension meant two changes for Allen's men. Edds came in at right back with Drissa Diallo switching to the centre and Paul Mitchell replaced Platt, with Wilbraham moving into attack.

Lincoln were struggling with the windy conditions and when Nat Brown's clearance went nowhere near as far as he would have liked, the Dons gave themselves a dream start. Wilbraham hooked the loose ball back into the penalty area and McLeod raced onto it, outfoxing Imps captain Paul Morgan to volley home his 20th goal of the season from 12 yards.

It was a goal that brought over 7,000 Dons fans to their feet as their treasured hitman came up with the goods on the big occassion.

The brute strength of Wilbraham and the speedy movement of McLeod were causing Lincoln problems and when the former was fouled 25-yards out, Lloyd Dyer came to the party. The little winger bent a fierce left-footed free-kick over the wall and only a nudge from the wind sent it the wrong side of the post.

Lincoln could barely get out of their own half but when the wind dropped enough for them to manage it, Ryan Amoo hit a superb shot on the half-volley from 25 yards that Lee Harper gathered at the second attempt.

It proved mererly a reprieve as the Dons set off on another attack, led by the meandering Dyer. Winding in and out through defenders on the left, he made his way into the box before seeing his cross deflected onto the post by Lincoln's Jeff Hughes.

But having shown his instinctive finishing so early on, McLeod's half took a turn for the worse on 35 minutes when he missed a golden chance to double the lead. Paul Mayo was ruled to have handled a cross from Jon-Paul McGovern but when McLeod stepped up to the plate, he put his spot-kick high and wide into the Cowshed.

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Within five minutes of the restart, Lincoln were level as McLeod's nearest challenger in the goalscoring charts succeeded where the Dons man had failed. Hughes' cross from the left went all the way to the far post and as Amoo met it flush on the bounce, the ball cannoned into Dean Lewington who was harsly ruled to have handled it. In truth, he couldn't have done much to get out of the way but Forrester had no mercy and rammed his penalty straight down the middle.

Despite losing their lead so early in the half, the Dons were making a better fist of playing into the wind that Lincoln had, and might have retaken the initiative had McLeod not been incorrectly flagged as he ran onto Edds' through ball.

The chances were coming thick and fast as slips and mistakes became common in the conditions. Dyer went on another dangerous run down the left and when he cut the ball back to Andrews, the Dons skipper sidestepped Morgan before his goalbound shot was blocked on the line by Mayo.

McLeod was still showing boundless energy as he raced around harrying defenders, and only a sensational last ditch recovery from Morgan prevented him from going clear again.

Wilbraham fired just wide from the edge of the box before Lincoln turned things around with six minutes to play. Having hardly been involved all night, Lee Frecklington headed a loose ball through to substitute Weir-Daley, who scurried away before slotting under Harper from eight yards.

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The Dons refused to lay down and die and when Andrews chipped a clever ball into the box, there was only one man who was going to reach it. McLeod duly did and was bundled over by a desperate Morgan, who saw red for his professional foul. The penalty responsibilities were passed to Wilbraham, but he had little more luck, firing off the top of the bar to the home fans despair.

But they needn't have worried. As he proved when he saved the Dons from the drop with a late goal against Tranmere two years ago, Edds is the man for such occasions. When he pulled down Platt's cross and wound up his left foot, there was only one outcome.

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League Table (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/LeagueTable/0,,10420,00.html) :sad:

Next Match:

Hartepool - Milton Keynes Dons

[marto.1986]

Stadium "Milton Keynes"

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The 30,000-seater stadium will be a focal point of Milton Keynes and provide an event facility like no other.

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[QUOTE]Executive guests will enjoy the facilities available in the Grand Ballroom as part of our Club Red package. The ballroom is the biggest conference facility in the south east of England outside London.

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General admissions at the Cowshed entrance. The stadium's unique, low-level turnstile design provides an open, welcoming atmosphere unrivaled in this country.

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In match-day mode, the hospitality boxes provide an impressive vantage point for Club Black members. Suitable for 10 people with exclusive balcony viewing, corporate padded seating and pre-match/half time refreshments.

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In just five minutes, the boxes can be transformed into one of the stadium's luxurious hotel rooms.

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Where the magic happens. Every single one of the 30,000 seats at stadium:mk provides an unobstructed, engaging view of the pitch so you won't miss a kick. The stadium's open concourse will allow a supporter experience like no other in the UK, as you never lose contact with what's happening out where it matters.

[marto.1986]

TAKING ON THE TRACTOR BOYS

Tonight sees the MK Dons travel to Ipswich for the latest match in this season's Pontin's Holidays Combination with a side more than capable of taking all three points in their push for the East Division title.

Reserve team coach Junior Lewis has been able to call on first team squad players Gary Smith and Joe Tillen as well experienced 'keeper Adolfo Baines for the Tractor Boys clash.

Dons squad in full:

1. Adolfo Baines
2. Adam Kent
3. Sam Collins
4. Dean Lovegrove
5. Oliver Thorne
6. Sam Page
7. Rob Ritchie-Smith
8. Gary Smith
9. Richard Shittu
10. Tom Battams
11. Joe Tillen
21. Laurie Walker
12. Charlie Shuter
14. Tom Williams
15. Liam Kelly
16. Ajibola Olatunbosun

The match is scheduled to kick off at Ipswich Portman Road home at 7pm, with a full match report to follow on mkdons.com

"Дойдохме,видяхме,победихме." ;)

[marto.1986]

IPSWICH TOWN RES 2 MK DONS RES 1 :sad:

The MK Dons reserve team found themselves up against it from the off against a strong Ipswich side, who dominated the game from start to finish and ran out deserving winners in this Combination East encounter.

Goals from Danny Haynes in the first half and Jaime Peters in the second half took the Tractor Boys over the finishing line despite a spirited effort from the Dons, including a well-taken strike from Oliver Thorne.

Junior Lewis' team found the early stages of the match tough-going and after home striker Danny Haynes failed to convert two clear chances in the first fifteen minutes - one of which was denied by a great block from Adolfo Baines - it was perhaps unsurprising that the hosts took the lead in the eighteenth minute.

An excellent cross from Mittain Brittain on the Ipswich right wing was just beyond the reach of Dons defender Sam Page, giving Haynes all the time he needed to coolly convert past Baines in the visitors goal.

Having gone beyond the Dons were forced to defend for their lives, and were more than grateful when another pinpoint cross from Brittain - this time a free kick - found veteran defender Fabian Wilnis in space in the Dons box only for the Ipswich man to mis-cue his shot from 10 yards to safety.

Then, somewhat against the run of the play, the Dons were able to level the scores on 31 minutes thanks to some quick thinking from the all-action Thorne.

After the hosts failed to deal with a couple of dangerous Dons corners, trialist Richard Shittu had a goal-bound shot charged down, only for the ball to fall to Thorne who made no mistake with his finish from 12 yards.

Back at the other end, Thorne again needed to be on hand, this time to deny Haynes from doubling his personal tally for the night and restoring Ipswich's lead. Fortunately for the Dons, the young centre half was ideally place to clear the ball from the line with Baines beaten by a deft lob from a tight angle.

However, fresh from the half time interval, the hosts did indeed regain their advantage on 51 minutes through livewire winger Jaime Peters.

After a quick one-two on the left wing with Billy Clarke, Peters slipped past Thorne on the edge of the Dons box before sliding the ball past Baines and into the bottom left corner.

Having re-taken the lead, Ipswich did everything within their power to close the game out and dent the Dons opportunities to claim a second equaliser.

Restricted only to long range efforts, the nearest the Dons came to that second goal were strikes from Sam Collins and Liam Kelly, both of whom were denied by smart saves from home 'keeper Andrew Plummer.

That said, as the game wore on, the Dons did push further up the field and gave the hosts something to think about. In particular, Collins, playing further upfield, became more and more involved for the Dons and looked a genuine threat on the left hand side.

All in all, the Dons can be ver pleased with their performance defensively, where a number of last ditch tackles and excellent blocks denied the home side from adding to their tally and burying this game far earlier.

Dons line-up: Adolfo Baines, Adam Kent, Sam Collins, Dean Lovegrove (Tom Williams), Oliver Thorne, Sam Page, Rob Ritchie-Smith (Liam Kelly), Gary Smith (Charlie Shuter), Richard Shittu, Tom Battams, Joe Tillen. Subs not used: Laurie Walker, Ajibola Olatunbosun.

PONTINS HOLIDAY COMBINATION
EAST DIVISION
2006/07 LEAGUE TABLE

1 Ipswich Town
2 Southend Utd
3 Colchester Utd
4 Luton Town
5 Leyton Orient
6 MK DONS
7 Norwich City
8 Northampton
9 Stevenage Boro
10 Oxford Utd

:sohappy: ние сме с 3 мача по-малко. :beeee:

[marto.1986]

"OUR BIGGEST RESULT OF THE SEASON"

Academy director Mike Dove has spoken of his delight after 17-year-old Sam Collins was offered a professional contract by manager Martin Allen.

Left-back Collins has been offered a one-year deal in the same week that fellow academy product Sam Page had the option taken up on his contract to keep him at the club for another season.

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Despite a season where results have perhaps not gone how the under-18 team may have liked, it shows the academy is still developing players to an excellent standard.

Mike said: "The purpose of the academy is to provide young players opportunities to progress.

"It's always pleasing to have success - it's not all about results against other academies on a Saturday, but getting players through to professional contracts.

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"Academy titles and FA Youth Cups make for great memories but the purpose is to produce young players good enough to play in the professional game so, for the academy, this is the biggest result of the year so far.

"Along with Sam Collins, Sam Page continues to progress and had the option on his contract taken up last week. The manager isn't in the business of being nice to people - it's about having a quality squad that is good enough to compete. Those two young players getting the opportunity to prove themselves at that level is great and it shows that the first team staff are impressed with them. They are there on merit, the opportunities have arisen for them because they are doing the right things on and off the pitch.

"It is fantastic to see that this club is continuing to give opportunities to its young players and these two lads can be an example to the younger schoolboys of what is possible at this football club."

GROUND SAFETY

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Dons make the long trip north to Hartlepool on Saturday for another top-of-the-table clash against Danny Wilson's fellow promotion contenders.

Dons supporters will be situated in the Rink End at Victoria Park and Hartlepool United have made a polite request that supporters refrain from standing throughout the match.

The problem of persistent standing in seated areas is under close scrutiny from the Football Licensing Authority, which has the authority to implement considerable sanctions affecting both home and away clubs.

In the interests of safety, Hartlepool United will not hesitate to implement the guidelines given by the Football Licensing Authority and, if necessary, will evict offending fans from Victoria Park.

For more information on seating for away fans visit www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk

[marto.1986]

ROYAL STANDARD

Milton Keynes Dons have signed Reading youngster Jonathan Hayes on-loan until the end of the season.

The Republic of Ireland youth international midfielder joins the Dons as Martin Allen looks to bolster his squad for a League Two promotion push.

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The pacy Dubliner, 19, has impressed in the Royals reserves this season with a series of excellent performances with his exciting, direct style. He has also been an unused sub for the Steve Coppell's first team twice this season - in the Carling Cup at home to Darlington and against Liverpool at Anfield in the same competition.

The Dons have also completed the signing of Jude Stirling from Peterborough United for a nominal fee.

The 24-year-old former Luton trainee signed for the Dons on an emergency loan deal on Monday but has now completed a permenant transfer from Posh.

Stirling has signed an 18-month deal, with the club having the option of a further year if they decide to extend it.

Meanwhile, defender Ben Chorley has agreed a loan-deal at Gillingham until the end of the season. The 24-year-old had been on emergency loan with the League One side but has now signed a standard loan deal at the Priestfield Stadium.

Добре дошъл бе пич. :P: ;-)

[Scouse]

О, благодаря ти приятел, че ме просветли.
хаха ми не знам кой съм просветлил и кой не,но в началото на темата имаше доста противоречия за изглаждане!
Относно стадиона и всичко останало ...Просто нямам думи,ако МК Донс не успеят да спечелят директна промоция,то ще е много ...Даже не знам думата коя е ;).Успешна кампания !

[marto.1986]

хаха ми не знам кой съм просветлил и кой не,но в началото на темата имаше доста противоречия за изглаждане!
Относно стадиона и всичко останало ...Просто нямам думи,ако МК Донс не успеят да спечелят директна промоция,то ще е много ...Даже не знам думата коя е ;).Успешна кампания !
Стадиона влиза в употреба за другия сезон :P: в много голяма криза сме за това сме едва на трето място. :cool: :D
Айде Анфийлд да станат Шампиони. :D

[marto.1986]

"PART OF A GOOD SQUAD"

Jonathan Hayes says he is looking forward to making his Dons debut after signing on-loan until the end of the season on Wednesday.

The Reupblic of Ireland Youth international arrives from Reading and goes straight into contention for the trip to Hartlepool on Saturday.

The 19-year-old winger says he is excited by the chance to get some first team action.

He said: "I'm looking forward to getting out and playing first team football.

"MK Dons have come in, they're flying, up near the top and it'll be nice to play, especially in a team doing well.

"It's hard to get in the squad at Reading this season, there's pressure to get results.

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"Last year I didn't play so I wasn't really part of the promotion party, if I can come here and help MK Dons go up that would be a great feeling.

"I'm a quick winger who likes to take players on and can hopefully chip in with some goals.

"I met Martin Allen for the first time today and hopefully can be part of a good squad."

LOAN SWITCH FOR MITCH

Dons midfielder Paul Mitchell has moved to Wrexham on a three-month loan.

The 25-year-old has signed for the Racecourse outfit this morning as Dons manager Martin Allen looks to get some first team football for the former Wigan man.

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Allen has inserted a clause in the deal that means he can call Mitchell back after a month should circumstances require it.

Mitch will be ineligible to play when the Red Dragons visit The Ground in March, but goes straight into the Wrexham squad for their League Two fixture at Swindon on Saturday.

[marto.1986]

MATCHBALL SPONSORSHIP

Opportunties have arisen for Matchball Sponsorship at our forthcoming home fixtures against Barnet and Macclesfield.

What better way to enjoy the match on a Saturday afternoon than by experiencing our corporate entertainment, relaxing in the knowledge that your brand is being promoted to an audience of thousands.

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Matchball Sponsorship is designed specifically for small corporate groups who require the very best in corporate entertainment.

Based in our corporate hospitality suite, our matchball sponsorship provides all the key elements for entertaining your clients, staff or for special occasions.

Your packages includes: -

- Executive seats
- Reserved car parking space
- Three course meal
- Complimentary wine
- Cash bar facility
- Half-time refreshments
- Complimentary programmes
- Team sheets
- PA announcements
- Matchday competitions
- Front cover programme recognition
- Quarter page full colour advert in matchday programme
- Editorial in matchday programme
- Signed ball
- Commemorative photographs

£495 +VAT

Cost based on a minimum of 4 people

To make a booking or to find out more call our Commercial Team on 01908 209445

MARTIN'S FRIDAY UPDATE

Good afternoon everybody,

We trained this morning and Woughton and are now on our way up to the north to get ourselves ready for the next challenge that we face. We have no fresh injury worries.

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I have let Paul Mitchell join Wrexham on-loan for three months, I have a recall after the first month if we find ourselves short. Paul is a good player, as he showed on Monday night, he has been a terrific professional, very patient and, on top of that, as a person he is a really good, honest man. He has kept his frustrations to himself and been fully supportive of me and all the other players. It will do him good to get some games under his belt, starting with Swindon away on Saturday. I also have a clause that, should he stay at Wrexham, he will not be allowed to play against us.

I have not been able to update the supporters as often as normal as the hours have been very long and hard. Most days this week, it's been leaving home at quarter past six in the morning and getting home at nine o'clock at night. With a new club and a new stadium, a lot of work has to be put in place now to secure a smooth transition - and I am talking on and off the field. But having the involvement alongside the chairman to plot and plan for the future is what I love doing, I wouldn't want it any other way.

All that said, my main focus is to keep improving this team, squad and the academy for the long term success.

Take care.

Martin

Айде Марто! :028:

[marto.1986]

HARTLEPOOL UNITED V MK DONS

Team News
Jonathan Hayes could be line for his Dons debut as Martin Allen's men make the trip to Victoria Park to take on Danny Wilson's in-form Hartlepool.

The 19-year-old Irish winger will be in contention after signing on-loan from Reading until the end of the season.

Jude Stirling is also available to make his full Dons bow. Stirling signed on an emergency loan to play in the game against Lincoln on Monday but has since signed a permanent contract with the club.

Allen also welcomes back Paul Butler from suspension but will still be without Jamie Smith (knee) and John Hastings (thigh).

Pool boss Wilson has lost the services of Ben Clark, who serves a one-match ban after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Shrewsbury. Mark Tinkler is also unlikely to feature as he continues to recover from a toe injury. Richie Barker is in-line to make his home debut after signing from Mansfield Town.

Form
It's unquestionably a clash of two form teams in the division as both go searching for a precious three points in the race for promotion. Wilson's side trail the Dons by four points going into the game while the Dons are behind top-of-the-table Walsall by the same margin.

Prior to the New Year's Day defeat to Swindon, Dons were on a six-game winning streak that gave them a 100% record for December and fired them to second in the table.

Hartlepool however, are unbeaten in 10 and, prior to Saturday's draw with the Shrews, had won nine on the bounce - a run that has pushed them up to fifth in the table. Added to that, Greek goalkeeper Dimi Konstantopoulos went eight games and over 14 hours without picking the ball out of his net - a feet which earned him the League Two Player of the Month award for December.

It means Saturday could see a cameo of League Two's sharpest shooter against the division's meanest goalkeeper. Izale McLeod's goal against Lincoln on Monday was his 20th of the season, his 17th in the League, while Konstantopoulos has kept 17 clean sheets in all competitions this season.

Away from home, the Dons have been impressive all season and have taken 16 points from the last 21 on offer away from Milton Keynes. At Victoria Park, Hartlepool have won their last four games and have only conceded eight times all season. Only two sides, Walsall and Bristol Rovers, have better home defensive records.

Hartlepool Last Six: D W W W W W
Dons Last Six: D L W W W W

Last Time Out
Wilson brought his side to The Ground back in September when they became the first side away side this season to leave Milton Keynes with any points after a goalless draw. It could have been more for the Pool had James Brown converted a first-half penalty but he was denied by Dons 'keeper Adolfo Baines. The closest Dons came to breaking the away side's resistance was a Clive Platt effort that came back off the crossbar.

Betting
The bookies have the home side as slight favourites at 11/10, Martin Allen's side are priced at 11/5 and the draw is available for the same price. The bookies clearly fancy Hartlepool's defensive stability over the Dons miraculous tendency to come from behind this season - Hartlepool at half-time and the Dons at full-time is available at 33/1.

But while the bookies have managed to split the two sides in terms of the result, they are hedging their bets with who will open the scoring. Barker and McLeod share the tag as favourite with Pool's leading marksman Jon Daly - all three are priced at 11/2. All odds taken from thedonsbet.

Футболиста от Рединг най-вероятно ще бъде в стартовата линия, също и друг млад талант - Jude Stirling, както и Paul Butler, 'пул ще са без Бен Кларк, Марк Тинклер, Ричи Баркър ще бъде на линия след присъединяването от Мансфийлд Таун (дано Джонгел се сети за отбора си да пише по някой пост тука тамее да се информирам ;) ) Донс е в добра форма, но последните 2 мача не можа да вземе победа, все пак силни отбори бяха, от 10 мача 'пул не са побеждавани (ние от 10 мача само 1 загуба) миналия кръг записаха равен с Шрос'. Букитата дават победа на Донс 11/10, а на 'Пул 11/5, Последния мач 1-1 у дома, но навън сме малко по-силнички. Прогноза Х2;)

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V BARNET

Team News
Dons manager Martin Allen will be without suspended striker Izale McLeod for the visit of his old club Barnet, after he received a red card at Hartlepool last week.

But despite losing his top scorer for five games, Allen's attacking options have been bolstered by the arrival of Jonathan Hayes on-loan from Reading. The 19-year old winger played 90 minutes for the reserves against Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday, bagging the winner late in the game.

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Jamie Smith also played a full part but Saturday's game is likely to come to early for him as he searches for match fitness after recovering from a knee injury. John Hastings remains sidelined with a thigh strain.

Barnet defender Anthony Charles has been laid low with a virus this week and is struggling to be fit while forward Jason Norville is out with a thigh problem.

Manager Paul Fairclough could have defender Adam Gross back, who has been out recently with an ankle injury, but neither Giuliano Grazioli nor Magno Vieira are likely to start having been made available for loan this week. Jason Puncheon looks set to make his first return to The Ground after being released by the Dons last year.

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Form
Fewer places seperate these two sides that when they met back in September thanks to Barnet's excellent run of late. The Bees' win over Macclesfield last weekend was their fifth in their last six games in the league and they are now one of seven teams seperated by just two points as they jostle for the final playoff spot.

Their form away from Underhill has been slightly more patchy however. Interspersed between excellent wins at Shrewsbury and Hartlepool have been defeats at Boston, Bristol Rovers and Darlington in their last six.

Fairclough's team have also prospered in the FA Cup, causing an upset in the third round when they came from behind to knock out Championship Colchester. Puncheon's 80th-minute winner earned him the player of the round award voted for by fans on the FA website.

Despite defeat at Hartlepool last week, the Dons have won four of their last six at The Ground and will be looking to get back on the winning trail. They showed incredible determination in their last home game as Gareth Edds' last-gasp winner salvaged a point against Lincoln despite the Dons missing two penalties in the match.

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Last Time Out
The two sides played out one of the games of the season at Underhill at the end of September when the Dons came from 3-1 down to snatch a point in injury time through Lloyd Dyer.

Ian Hendon's penalty had given Barnet the lead before Sean O'Hanlon sent the sides in level at the break. Goals from Trevor Kandol and Richard Graham saw the Bees race into a two-goal lead by the hour mark before Ben Chorley's penalty gave the Dons a lifeline and Dyer rescued a point at the death.

Betting
The bookies make the Dons odds-on favourites to come out on top at 4/6 while Barnet are available at 15/4. The draw is 12/5.

With McLeod suspended his usual "favourite to score first" tag is passed to Clive Platt and Scott Taylor, who are both available at 9/2. With three goals in his last four games, Barnet striker Adam Birchall is the shortest price for the away side at 17/2 while Puncheon is rated at 9/2 to score at any time during his return.

All odds taken from thedonsbet.

Прогнза: 1 със зор и мъка за всеки случай 1Х. :mad:

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 3 Barnet 1 :ok:

Date : Sat 20 Jan 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue: National Hockey Stadium
Attendance: 6447
Comp.: Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee: A. Marriner

Red Cards:
Sinclair 29
Hendon 45 + 1

Goals:
Platt 12
Platt 67
Platt 72
King 27

Match Report

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Clive Platt stepped up to the plate and bagged a brilliant hat-trick as MK Dons got back to winning ways against nine-man Barnet.

The Dons striker answered manager Martin Allen's call to arms in the absence of leading-scorer Izale McLeod, and became the first Dons player to score a first-team hat-trick.

Platt's goals, on 11, 65 and 70 minutes following up his own penalty miss, came against a Barnet side who hit the self-destruct button in the first half as midfielder Dean Sinclair and captain Ian Hendon received straight red cards.

With McLeod in the stands for five games, Allen used his programme notes to rally his players into taking responsibility in his leading-scorer's absence.

Scott Taylor was the man given the nod to replace him, one of three changes from the side that lost at Hartelpool. Jude Stirling came in for his full debut at right back while Jon-Paul McGovern was recalled on the right. Unsurprisingly for a side who have won five of their last six, Barnet were unchanged from the side that beat Macclesfield last Saturday. That meant a first return to The Ground for former Don Jason Puncheon, starting up front alongside Adam Birchall.

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Perhaps the most natural choice to fill McLeod's sizable shoes, Taylor nearly got a dream start when he beat the offside flag to latch onto Dean Lewington's pass after just 40 seconds. Under pressure from the defenders as soon as he controlled it, Taylor stabbed a shot goalwards but Lee Harrison got down smartly to block it.

It was a warning to Barnet that Dons still had the firepower to cause problems, but on 11 minutes the Bees shot themselves in the foot as the opener was gifted to the razor-sharp Platt. Nicky Bailey can't have realised he was the last man as he dithered suicidally half way inside his own half. Platt was more than aware of the situation and picked the midfielder's pocket before drilling low past Harrison.

It was a huge shot in the arm for the big man, who should have had an assist to his name when he cushioned Lewington's deep ball across goal but was short of support.

King, who should have already drawn the game level when he screwed woefully wide four minutes before, squared proceedings on 27 minutes from a well-worked set piece. Bailey's delivery held up nicely for Ismail Yakubu, who helped the ball into the six-yard box for the advancing King to flick into the corner.

But having got themselves back into it, Barnet gave themselves a mountain to climb as they lost two players before the break. Just a minute after King equalised, Sinclair hit the showers after needlessly lunging into Aaron Wilbraham just inside the Dons half. Referee Andre Marriner was in no doubt and brandished an immediate red to Sinclair's amazement.

If there were complaints about the first dismissal, there were few about the second as Hendon snapped in first half injury time. Lewington had just lost possession on the left-hand touchline and as Barry Cogan carried the ball away, the Dons full-back hit the deck holding his head. Mr Marriner had seemingly missed the incident but sent Hendon packing on the advice of assistant Andy Garratt.

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Barnet were forced to change their goalkeeper at half time after Harrison picked up an injury and replacement Ross Flitney can only have been expecting a siege with eight men in front of him.

It duly started as the Dons ran riot through a midfield desperately short of amber and black. Lewington and Stirling were bombing forward at every given opportunity while Gary Smith, on at the break for Taylor, buzzed around midfield looking to take advantage of the space.

O'Hanlon fired over from six yards and Stirling sent a rocket past the post from 30 as the Dons poured forward before Platt finally made the numbers count on 65 minutes.

Substitute Jon Hayes won a free-kick on the left that McGovern delivered to the far post. Wilbraham rose to head it back and Platt showed immense strength to hold off his marker and hook the ball into the roof of the net from five yards.

Having won the free-kick for the second, Hayes then won the penalty that brought about the third as Bailey's nightmare continued. Hayes chased a long ball to the left corner of the area where Bailey needlessly shoved him in the back.

On a hat-trick, Platt always looked favourite to take it. Flitney blocking his shot low to his left but Platt had an age to control and dispatch the rebound to become the first MK Dons player to score a first team treble.

Bury 2-2 Lincoln C. :D
Wrexham 1 - 1 Hartlepool :D :D
Milton Keynes 3 - 1 Barnet :D :D :D
Grimsby 0 - 1 Darlington
Boston 1 - 3 Swindon Town :mad:
Wycombe 1 - 1 Accrington
Notts County 5 - 2 Torquay
Macclesfield 3 - 0 Hereford
Bristol Rovers 0 - 0 Chester
Peterborough 0 - 3 Stockport
Mansfield 2 - 1 Walsall :D

1. Walsall 59
2. Swindon Town 56
3. Milton Keynes 55
4. Lincoln C 53
5. Hartlepool 52
6. Wycombe 47
7. Stockport 41
8. Notts County 41
9. Bristol Rovers 40
10. Peterborough 38
11. Shrewsbury 37
12. Chester 37
13. Darlington 37
14. Hereford 37
15. Barnet 37
16. Bury 36
17. Mansfield 33
18. Accrington 30
19. Boston 30
20. Macclesfield 29
21. Wrexham 29
22. Grimsby 29
23. Rochdale 28
24. Torquay 21


:061: :D

[marto.1986]

ROCHDALE V MILTON KEYNES DONS

Team News
Leon Knight will be in contention for his MK Dons debut after signing from Swansea City this week.

The 24-year-old striker will began training with his new team-mates on Tuesday and is likely to be involved although to what extent is as yet unclear. Scott Taylor will also be vying for a centre forward berth as will former Dale man Clive Platt, who returns to Spotland fresh from his hat-trick against Barnet last weekend, but Izale McLeod serves the second of a five-match ban.

Elsewhere, Dons manager Martin Allen has a pretty clean bill of health for the trip north although John Hastings is not considered ready to return from a thigh strain just yet.

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Stockport manager Keith Hill is without top scorer Chris Dagnall after the striker broke a metatarsal in training ruling him out for up to six weeks. Hill is, however, spoilt for choice in picking a replacement having been busy in the transfer market himself this week. Adam Le Fondre has been recruited on-loan from Stockport while Reuben Reid has joined on-loan from Plymouth and either could partner Glenn Murray in attack.

Hill has also brought in David Perkins from non-league Morcambe and Rory Prendergast from Blackpool to strengthen his squad as they look to fight their way out of trouble.

Form
Dale will feel their home form has let them down this season, they have won more games away from Spotland than at home and need that to improve if they are to make a fist of staying in the Football League.

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Hill's team have hit some difficult runs this term including a nine-game winless streak up to the end of November and four straight defeats up until Boxing Day that have really put them up against it. Eight points from the previous 12 was a run that threatened a genuine fightback but defeat at home to Bristol Rovers two weeks ago was a setback. Their game at Shrewsbury last Friday was postponed due to the pitch being unplayable.

For a side scrapping to avoid the drop, Saturday is the start of a difficult run for the Dale. The visit of third-placed Dons is followed by a trip to league-leaders Walsall and a home game against second-placed Swindon.

The Dons 3-1 win at home to Barnet last Saturday was their first of 2007 and gets them back on the winning trail after a minor blip at the turn of the year. Away from home their form has been excellent all season, winning four out of five on their travels prior to the defeat to Hartlepool.

Rochdale Lat Six: L D W W D L
MK Dons Last Six: W L D L W W

Last Time Out
The two sides met not so long ago at The Ground in a game that was typical of Rochdale's luck this season. Having taken the lead through Lee Harper's unfortunate own-goal, Rochdale were looking good to hang on to the points until they were undone in the final 10 minutes. Izale McLeod's volley and an own-goal from Nathan Stanton sent the Dons second and Rochdale to a ninth defeat in 10.

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Betting
With league positions and the Dons away form in mind, a price of 5/4 seems pretty generous for Allen's side to take the points south. Rochdale are rated at 9/5 while the draw is 9/4. Knight has been installed as the bookies' favourite to open the scoring, priced at 9/2 while Platt is rated at 11/2 after bagging three against Barnet. With three goals to his name already this season, all of which scored away from home, Sean O'Hanlon is a tempting outsider at 40/1.

Le Fondre is the shortest odds available for the home side at 13/2 while fellow striker Glenn Murray is rated at 7/1. All odds supplied by thedonsbet. (http://www.***********/thedonsbet/home/default.asp)

Последния път ги победихме :ok: но с 300 зора. :nervous: Малко по-добро качество на игра показваме навън отколкото вкъщи и се надявам това да си проличи. Може би Х2.

[Energoto®]

Последния път ги победихме :ok: но с 300 зора. :nervous: Малко по-добро качество на игра показваме навън отколкото вкъщи и се надявам това да си проличи. Може би Х2.
5:0... за Рочдейл :D
Домакините подобриха рекорда си за най-голяма победа, а Доновете - за най-голяма за губа :D

[marto.1986]

5:0... за Рочдейл :D
Домакините подобриха рекорда си за най-голяма победа, а Доновете - за най-голяма за губа :D
То не е смешно, то е трагично, бахти боя изядохме, дано няма още такива трагични случаи... :cool:

[marto.1986]

BURY V MILTON KEYNES DONS

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Team News
Dons manager Martin Allen promised to ring the changes after his side's disappointing performance in the 5-0 defeat to Rochdale, so a response has to be expected at Gigg Lane.

Having all come off the bench at Spotland, striker Leon Knight and midfield duo Gary Smith and Gareth Edds could come into the equation as Allen looks for the form that took his side to six consecutive wins over Christmas.

Izale McLeod serves the third of a a five match ban while John Hastings is still looking for match fitness after coming back from a thigh injury.

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Bury manager Chris Casper will be equally desperate for his team to turn the corner having not won any of their last eight and they could be without midfielder Brian Barry-Murphy. The Irishman missed Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Hereford with a hamstring problem and is still a doubt for the visit of fifth-placed Dons.

Goalkeeper Andy Warrington looks set to continue in goal with Alan Fettis on the bench.

Form
The Dons recent form has been a shadow of their Christmas run which saw them to six wins on the bounce over the festive period. Their eight wins on the road this season is second-to-none and prior to the defeats at Rochdale and Hartlepool, Allen's side had won three in a row on their travels.

Last Saturday's defeat nudged them out of the automatic promotion places and into fifth but with a point separating them from third-placed Lincoln and only eight between the top five, it can all change around very quickly. Saturday also sees fourth-placed Hartlepool travel to second-placed Swindon so Dons will be keen to take advantage of at least one side dropping points.

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Bury are without a home win in four and without a win of any sort in eight, but they have been a dream for the pools coupon with five of their last six resulting in score draws! But since winning at home against Stockport on 16 December, they have been unable to register three points since although they did take one at home to Lincoln two weeks ago.

Tuesday's draw will have been a bitter pill for Casper to swallow after taking a two-goal lead through Richie Baker and a Simon Travis own goal, a scoreline which could have lifted them into the top half of the table.

Andy Bishop has 17 goals for the Shakers this season including six in his last nine games. With McLeod out suspended, the Dons leading available goalscorer is Clive Platt, who has 11 goals this term including a hat-trick against Barnet two weeks ago.

Last Time Out

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Bury visited The Ground for the season opener in August and quite a curtain-raiser is was too! After seeing debutant goalkeeper Adolfo Baines red-carded for handling outside the area in the first half, the Dons took the lead through McLeod's penalty after a foul on Platt by Fettis.

Bishop levelled things up with a spot-kick of his own after being fouled by Drissa Diallo before McLeod won it with six minutes left on the clock with a fabulous strike from the edge of the box.

Betting
The bookies are giving nothing away with this one as both sides are priced at 6/4 for the win and the draw at 9/4. Knight is the favourite to open the scoring at 5/1 while Platt, Bishop, Scott Taylor and Glynn Hurst are in the next bracket at 6/1. All odds provided by thedonsbet. (http://www.***********/thedonsbet/home/default.asp)

Дано пък имаме повечко късмет да измъкнем равен или победа надявам се. :cool:

[marto.1986]

Bury 0 Milton Keynes Dons 2 :ok:

Date: Sat 03 Feb 2007
Kick Off: 15:00
Venue: Gigg Lane
Attendance: 2325
Comp: Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee: R. Shoebridge

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Goals:
Knight 32
Andrews 50
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Leon Knight scored one and made another on his full debut as Milton Keynes Dons picked up a determined three points against Bury.

Knight struck just after the half hour mark after latching onto Jon-Paul McGovern's pass before setting up captain Keith Andrews to seal a much needed win.

But the performance was most notable for the Dons' sheer determination to keep a clean sheet following the 5-0 defeat to Rochdale last Saturday.

Martin Allen's side, united in their cause to shut out the Shakers, refused to budge despite a barrage of balls into their box.

After the defeat at Spotland, Allen made five changes to his side, two due to injury.

Injuries to Lee Harper and Aaron Wilbraham meant starts for Adolfo Baines in goal and Gareth Edds in midfield. Drissa Diallo and Jamie Smith, making his first appearance after a long injury lay-off, came into the defence and Knight was handed his full debut up front.

Back in the side for the first time since October, Baines had some demons to exorcise after being dismissed against Bury on the opening day. On that occasion he had seen red for rushing from his goal and handling out of his ground but the Spaniard ensured history didn't repeat itself on four minutes.

Charging onto a long ball through the centre and expecting the goalkeeper to advance, Andy Bishop looked to lob the ball over his head.

But Baines had reacted quicker than Bishop realised and was on him in a flash to deliberately block with his body, arms outstretched to avoid any deja vous.

Against a defence that has been less than watertight recently and a goalkeeper making his first start since October, Bury predictably looked to mount some early pressure.

But as Nicky Adams and David Buchanan let the crosses rain in, they were regularly met by a defensive umbrella that headed everything away. Diallo in particular was monumental, the ball seemingly attracted to his head as if by radar throughout the first period.

It took some time for the Dons first chance to arrive and McGovern's blushes were spared by the offside flag when it did.

With only two goals to his name this season, McGovern has hardly been prolific, but his eye for a final ball is rivalled by few in the league. He made that brilliantly obvious as the Dons went in front.

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Approaching a spinning, bouncing ball on a bobbling surface, the Scot jabbed a wonderful ball over the top and into the path of Knight who was onto it before a Bury defender had moved.

The little striker was signed in the transfer window for just such moments, and he bravely showed why as he lobbed the ball over Andy Warrington and into the back of the net.

Knight gingerly got to his feet having been flattened by the Shakers 'keeper but his body-on-the-line courage epitomised the Dons first half performance. Territorially, Bury may have had an advantage but the Dons had pressed them tirelessly.

Within five minutes of the restart, the Dons had doubled the lead with Knight again at the cutting edge of things. Instantly controlling Jude Stirling's knockdown in the box, Knight rolled Tom Kennedy impishly and cutting the ball back for Andrews to score from close range.

At this point, the biggest threat to a Dons victory looked to be the descending fog and when Bishop emerged to flick home Adams' cross the sight of the assistant's flag was a welcome beacon in the mist.

With the goals in the bank, Allen was able to withdraw the predatory Knight and introduce the fresh pace of Lloyd Dyer. Knight's work was done - a goal and an assist from his only two openings making it a superb full debut.

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Try as they might, Bury just couldn't crack the safe and with every minute that passed, the Dons defence, led by the inspirational Diallo, grew more determined to shut them out.

To a man, the entire Dons unit held firm and the sight of bodies in black launching themselves into blocks and tackles was a common one. The clean sheet was priority number one and Smith's bone-shuddering tackle on Richard Baker underlined the determination.

Substitute Jake Speight blazed over for the home side in injury time after making good progress down the left but clean sheet was the Dons' as three points signalled a return to form.

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[marto.1986]

"GRINDING IT OUT"

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen said he was pleased with his side's attitude following their return to form at Bury.

Goals from Leon Knight and Keith Andrews hit the goals at Gigg Lane against a tough Bury side who forced Allen's men to dig deep for the win.

Allen said: "It wasn't pretty, it's a not an easy place to come and play. It was a strong performance without being special but we kept a clean sheet and the players that came in did particularly well.

"There has been a lot of pressure on them this week, it's been testing for me trying to work it out and I must say I am relieved."

Put under pressure by Chris Casper's well-organised outfit, the Dons defence were forced to show all their defensive qualities, with Drissa Diallo and Jamie Smith particularly impressive.

But while the manager agreed the two returning defenders had played well, he thought the whole team responded well to the changes made to the starting line-up.

"That's how Drissa can play, he's quick, dominant and he was up against a very good player today. Drissa did very well but all of them did - Jamie Smith came in at right back, he's only had one reserve game since he was injured.

"I said there would be changes and I wanted the players coming in to make the shirt their own. We do try to look after the players who are not in the starting 11 so that they are ready to do something when called upon. Today they did it."

With the Dons defence in clean sheet mode, the biggest threat to the victory looked to be the thickening fog that emerged after the break and Allen admitted even he was having doubts.

"On 75 minutes we were 2-0 up and it was very difficult to see the far goal from where the dugout was. That fog came down in about 10 minutes and we all said on the bench if it carried on for the next 10 minutes the game would have to be called off.

"Thankfully, and I was praying on the bench, someone lifted the fog and thank God for that because it would have been off, or at least delayed.

"Today was about our players, they have to take the credit today. They took a beating last week, mentally and physically, and today was a similar scenario in coming up north again to a hard place to come and play.

"All these games we play are competitive and difficult but the players worked very hard in the week.

"Today was about grinding it out and putting in solid team performance. I know we can play better football than that but today was more about getting the result."

JUNIORS LIPSTICK AND BOOTS

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:028:

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - BURY

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Andy Warrington struggles to deal with a Dons set-piece but Bury make a bright start.

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Making his full debut for the club, Leon Knight leads the Dons attack and goes close early on.

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Gareth Edds makes a strong challenge in a competitive midfield battle.

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Knight gives the Dons the lead when he brilliantly lobs home Jon-Paul McGovern's pass...

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...before being congratulated by team mate Jude Stirling while saluting the Dons support.

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Soon after half time, captain Keith Andrews doubles the Dons' advantage.

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Lloyd Dyer comes on for Knight to add some fresh legs to the Dons side.

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In thickening fog, Dons manager Martin Allen and assistant Adrian Whitbread look on anxiously.

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But the game goes on and Andrews and co. close out the result to put the Dons back on the promotion trail.

Да си спомним този ден. :dance3:

[marto.1986]

DONS TO HOST ENGLAND WOMEN

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The Football Association and Milton Keynes Dons FC are pleased to confirm that the National Hockey Stadium will host England Women's first home World Cup warm-up international on Thursday 8 March. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

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The last fixture between the two sides was in August 2004 when the Russians came from a goal down to seal a late 2-1 victory at Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium.

Hope Powell's England side have fond memories of the National Hockey Stadium as it was there that they embarked on an eight match unbeaten run in the build-up to Euro 2005.


That February night, goals from Fara Williams, Jody Handley, Amanda Barr and debutante Karen Carney gave England a 4-0 victory over Italy in front of a crowd of 6,546.


In September England will compete in only their second ever FIFA Women's World Cup in China, having just returned from a Four Nation Tournament in Guangzhou.

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Ranked 12th in the world, England finished the tournament with two draws against the world's number one and two ranked countries - Germany and USA - to give the players a huge confidence boost as they look to close the gap on some of the game's superpowers.

Hope Powell's side will be hoping to attract the same level of support for this crucial qualifier as they did for the game two years ago against Italy.


Hope said: "Over the last eighteen months, crowds of over 8,000 have become commonplace for the team and it undoubtedly gives the players a boost to have supporters cheering them on and getting behind them.


"We'll be playing three games in the space of a week as we again try to replicate tournament football - the cycle of training, playing, recovering, training and playing again - so that come the World Cup in September, there can be no surprises.


"The players all know that if they remain focused and work hard, a place on the plane to the World Cup is within their grasp, and the next part of our preparations start in earnest with the game against Russia."


Milton Keynes Dons Chairman Pete Winckleman said: "We are delighted to be hosting another women's international in Milton Keynes, especially in such an important year for the England team.

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"The people of Milton Keynes created a tremendous atmosphere for the women's international here two years ago and Hope Powell's side certainly lived up to the occasion with a top-class performance.


"I am looking forward to seeing the England team back on Milton Keynes turf, and the passionate support of the city behind them."



Tickets for the game on 8 March are on sale now priced £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions.


Tickets can be purchased from the Milton Keynes Dons ticket office or by calling the ticket hotline on 01908 609 000.


Special group discounts are available for groups of over 15, with tickets costing just £1 per person, and booking forms can be downloaded at www.thefa.com/womens.

Не са ли красавици, ще ги черпя една бира. :trink40: :beach:

[Energoto®]

Не са ли красавици, ще ги черпа една бира. :trink40: :beach:
Не знам за това, но петицата съмнително ми мяза на Крауч :533:

[marto.1986]

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

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Milton Keynes Dons will give non-season ticket holders their first chance to see our new stadium on Sunday.

After a series of successful dates to accomodate the club's season ticket-holders before Christmas and in the New Year, the club will now open the doors to general admissions to see the development of our fantastic new home.

The brilliant UEFA four-star stadium, which will eventually have a capacity of 31,000, is set to open in July 2007 and will play host to the Dons' home games next season.

Ще видим новия стадион доста скоро. :D

ALLEN HAILS KNIGHT AND BAINES

Dons manager Martin Allen praised striker Leon Knight and goalkeeper Adolfo Baines for their roles in Saturday's win over Bury.

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Knight scored one and made another on his full debut for the club while Baines look assured between the posts, filling in for the injured Lee Harper.

Knight's contribution, ruthlessly killing off the Shakers with his only two openings in the game, was brought to an end just 10 minutes into the second half. With a clean sheet Allen's primary objective from that point, the Dons boss was able to wrap up his new striker ready to fight another day.

Allen said: "Leon has been sharp in training, he's worked very hard and has had a fantastic attitude to the work we have put his way.

"He has had to put in a lot of extra hours on the training ground. It was good for him to score and make one so fair play to him.

"We were 2-0 up and I wanted a clean sheet so taking Leon off was a tactical change really. The important thing when you're 2-0 up, particularly when you haven't had a clean sheet for a while, is to organise. They had a lot of the ball but they didn't have any chances, they never got near our goal."

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The game was also an excellent return for Spaniard Baines, who made key contributions in both halves: a superb early block from Andy Bishop and a brilliant save to deny Glynn Hurst in the second period.

Allen added: "He played with confidence, assurance and he is a good goalkeeper.

"He struggled for a short time with certain parts of his game, but behind the scenes he has worked very hard, been very disciplined and dedicated to our club.

"We put him in there today, he was confident and competent and he did very well."

Allen said he was unable to put a time on either Harper's return or that of midfielder Aaron Wilbraham. The midfielder-come-striker missed the game with a recurrence of an ankle injury and could face an operation if initial treatment proves unsuccessful.

Allen said: "Lee Harper has a back strain and Aaron Wilbraham had an ankle problem a couple of months ago that has flared up again.

"I'm not sure how long Lee is going to be, Alby has had an injection this week and we'll see how that settles down. Hopefully it will settle down otherwise he will need an operation."

But supporters can have a sneak peek at stadium:mk as it approaches the final stages of construction and Sunday will be the first of a series of tours in the coming weeks.

To be a part of one of the forthcoming tours and take a look at a piece of Milton Keynes history-in-the-making, register at www.mymkdons.com. Tours are open to those aged 10 and over.

Добре хвали Найт и Байнес, ама според мен по-добър вратар е Мат Бакер :cool: (ако не е даден под наем или продаден:D )

MARTIN'S TUESDAY UPDATE
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Good afternoon

I'm just on my way back from Colchester and the boys have done superbly well to draw 0-0 against a strong, experienced Colchester team.

George Bankole was the only senior player as I decided at the weekend that last week was demanding, long and testing. I thought that everybody who was in that first team squad needed to recharge, refocus and have a break from the long hours spent on the training ground and, of course, travelling.

This afternoon, we had chances to have won the game but it wasn't to be. I'm sure Junior Lewis, who took the team today, will be more than happy individually and collectively.

Best Wishes

Martin

Хубаво, че вкарваме млади играчи в първия тим. :cool:

[marto.1986]

A PLACE IN THE SUN

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Dons striker Izale McLeod and sports therapist Damien Doyle managed to resist the temptation to book their summer holidays when they called into Thomas Cook this week - despite some fantastic offers for MK Dons supporters.

The club were so impressed with the generous discounts available to Dons fans that we sent our top-scorer and sports therapist to present the centre:mk branch with a signed home shirt.

Thomas Cook's MK Dons Holiday Club entitles Dons supporters to some great discounts when booking their holidays with the company.

Whether cruising, sailing, safaris, short breaks or family beach holidays are your style, you won't be disappointed.


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You can take your pick from thousands of holidays to worldwide destinations with over 120 tour, cruise and ferry operators.

The great thing about being an MK Dons fan is the savings you make on every sort of holiday imaginable!

Just pop into one of the local branches in thecentre:mk, Kingston Shopping Centre or Allhallows, Bedford and get a great discount on your holiday - just for being an MK Dons supporter!

Само така! :cool: :clapping:

WIN £250,000 FOR THE DONS

Coca-Cola's Buy a Player promotion will hit fever pitch this weekend when one supporter will win £250,000 for their club's transfer total.

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Dons supporters are doing a fantastic job in raising money for the club's transfer fund by texting in the codes from promotional bottles and multipacks of Coca-Cola and Coke Zero or entering them at www.coca-cola.co.uk/football. One in two promotional codes is worth anything from 50p up to £100,000 and is added into your club's kitty.

Having already passed the £700-mark, Dons fans look set to rack up a huge total with the promotion running until Wednesday 25 April.

But only entries received before midnight on Wednesday 7 February will also be entered into a prize draw to win £250,000 for the club and £10,000 for yourself.

The draw will be made live on Soccer AM on Saturday 10 February when one supporter could make their club's total a quarter of a million pounds better off.

The more entries made by Dons supporters, the better chance of receiving this massive windfall. You could be the person who bankrolls Martin Allen's latest transfer raid, just pick up a promotional bottle or mutipack of Coca-Cola or Coke Zero and get texting!

Remember, if Dons supporters can raise £75,000 from the promotion, chairman Pete Winkelman, manager Martin Allen and the entire first team squad will be recording the Coca-Cola classic "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" at the chairman's recording studios.

In addtion to this, the club's Superfan who raises the most money individually, will get the chance to travel to an away game with the first team and stay overnight in the first team hotel. The current leader in the race for this brilliant prize is Louise W from Milton Keynes, who has so far raised £47.50! But with prizes worth anything between 50p and £100,000 that could all change rather quickly!

So keep texting in those codes or entering them at www.coca-cola.co.uk and give the gaffer some money to spend!

Айде почвайте! :clapping: :D

[marto.1986]

ADAM MORIARTY

Adam Moriarty has been through footballing hell in the last 16 months.

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As a 17-year-old apprentice, Moriarty's career was in its infancy when a horrific knee injury threatened to end it before it had started.

He ruptured his cruciate ligaments, medial ligaments, tore his meniscus and fractured his fibula in one fateful tackle in an Academy game in November 2005.

Adam had two operations, 14 weeks on crutches and endless days in the gym with the club physios at the training ground trying to put his knee back together.

On Saturday, academy director Mike Dove was able to introduce Adam as a substitute for the final six minutes of the goalless draw against Watford. His first contribution was a bone-shuddering challenge to set up a counter attack, and it reminded everyone of what they had been missing while he was away.

Those six minutes were the latest step on Adam's long road back to football which has included pain, tears and nightmares and it all started on one innocuous challenge 16 months ago.

"I went in for a tackle with the goalkeeper and, as he followed through, he went straight through my knee. The pain was unbelievable and it just seemed to get worse and worse. I was having ice put on it right after but I kept taking it off because I was just in so much pain.

"The surgeon told me it was something he might have expected from a car accident. He kept reminding me of the reality that there was a big possibility I wouldn't play football again which was quite a shock.

Adam took a positive attitude to the situation, convinced he would be able to get back to where he was in time. But every player inevitably has doubts at some stage and Adam was no exception.

"I have to admit that there were times when I started to believe it was over, that I wouldn't play again.

They said...


Are you going to give in and let it all go or are you going to battle on and prove to everyone that it has made you a stronger person

Adam Moriarty speaks to www.mkdons.com

"You come to the training ground, watch everyone run out on the training pitch and you know you are going to be in the gym working on your rehab. It's the same things everyday, it can be de-motivating and there were times where I thought to myself: "do I want to do this anymore?"

"That's where talking to Mike Dove and the physios really helped. They helped refocus my mind and get some confidence back. I realised the motivation for me was what I was working towards. That's what drives you forward.

"I've learned that coming back from such a serious injury is more a test of your mental strength than anything else. Are you going to give in and let it all go or are you going to battle on and prove to everyone that it has made you a stronger person?"

Predictably for someone who has been on the sidelines for so long, the home straight felt like a marathon as Adam waited for the club medical staff to give him the green light to play.

But as the time drew nearer, it started to interrupt his sleep aswell.

He said: "The last month was like another 16! I was always asking Simon Crampton and the medical staff if I was ready and, if not, when I would be.

"I started having nightmares about it but I had done a lot of psycology work with Alistair Smith and using some of those techniques I started to grow in confidence and the dreams started to become a lot more positive.

"I was really quiet before the game on Saturday, I just sat down with some music on and tried to prepare myself mentally.

"All I kept thinking was how every day for the last 16 months, all the pain, all the rehab all the hard work was in preparation for this one day.

"I told my mum before the game that, no matter what else happened, I would have to make a tackle. No matter how long I was on for I couldn't walk off the pitch having not made one, not knowing whether I could have taken it. I had to know there and then.

"I didn't think one would come along so quickly but it did and fortunately I managed to win it - I got a big round of applause for that which was a nice moment."

Dons academy physio Simon Crampton said: "Adam has worked very, very hard and has never given up.

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"He has always been looking to do more in his rehabilitation to get back quicker and stronger. He's a very conscientious player and it was nice to see him back on Saturday, especially going into that big tackle so early.

"A lot of players wouldn't have recovered as well as Adam has and that is down to the hard work he has put in over the last 16 months."

With his injury problems hopefully behind him, Adam can now focus on making a career out of the game. But he will never forget the experience or the people who helped him through it.

He said: "The chairman, Mr Winkelman, has been brilliant. As soon as I suffered the injury he was good enough to suspend my scholarship while I recovered and give the chance to get fit again.

"He's been really supportive in all the time I have been out and whenever I have seen him he has asked how I am doing. I really appreciated that.

"I'd also like to thank Mike Dove for all his support and guidance and the medical team Damien Doyle, Simon Crampton and Paul Collins for all their hard work in helping me get back on the pitch. I can't thank all of them enough."

LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW

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The extreme conditions in Milton Keynes on Thursday morning made for some pretty spectacular sights at The Ground.

The Dons take on Macclesfield Town at home on Saturday in another crucial fixture in League Two as Martin Allen's team look to continue their push for promotion.

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And the snow that fell on Wednesday night and Thursday morning did nothing to halt their preparations. All players safely negotiated the roads to report for training on Thursday morning.

But even the extreme weather conditions couldn't excuse some rather strange choices of footwear from some individuals!

The forecast for Friday and Saturday is good so despite the pitch at The Ground being far from playable at present, Saturday's game is expected to go ahead as scheduled.

:P:

[marto.1986]

Don = Професор
Dons = Професори/те

Явно с МК Донс сме си имали общ прякор. :D Но това е отделен въпрос. :cool:

[marto.1986]

JUDE STIRLING

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MK Dons utility man Jude Stirling says Martin Allen's side will not be underestimating Macclesfield in Saturday's League Two clash at The Ground.

Stirling, 24, was instrumental in the Dons' win over Bury last week, winning the header to help set up Keith Andrews' clinching goal after half time.

Allen's side will look to take that momentum into the Macclesfield game but Stirling knows that, despite their lowly league position, Paul Ince's men are not to be taken lightly.

Macc had been adrift at the foot of the table before Ince's arrival in October but seven wins since then including those over Swindon and Lincoln have given them a genuine chance of survival.

Stirling said: "There are no easy games in this league, if you take any team for granted you will lose. If you go into these games with the wrong mentality you're going to be second best.

"Macclesfield will be a similar game to Bury, as long as you work hard and don't let the man opposite get the better of you, perhaps we can put a few good movements together and make something happen. But there's no doubt it will be a tough game.

"Against Bury there was a gameplan, it may not have been the prettiest game any of us have played but if we play like that every week and win we will all be happy.

"We aim to win every game we go into no matter who the opposition are. Macclesfield have made a lot of improvements this season, they went to Chelsea in the FA Cup and drew with Walsall recently so it will be tough. But we are ready."

PAGE TO SIGN U'S LOAN

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Dons defender Sam Page is set to join Conference side Cambridge United on a one-month loan deal.

Manager Martin Allen has given Page the opportunity to get some more competitive men's football under his belt after a successful loan period at Aylesbury United earlier this season.

Sam, 19, made his Football League debut for the club at Grimsby in November and recently had the option on his contract taken up to keep him with the Dons for another season.

Sam goes straight into Jimmy Quinn's squad for game at home to Grays Athletic on Saturday and, with the U's current injury problems, is thought likely to start.

[marto.1986]

MACCLESFIELD GAME OFF

Milton Keynes Dons League Two fixture against Macclesfield Town on Saturday 10 February has been postponed.

Strong wintery conditions over the last 48 hours have left The Ground under a blanket of snow that has been unable to thaw sufficiently for the game to go ahead.

Football League officials visited The Ground on Friday afternoon to carry out a pitch inspection but found the pitch unfit for play.

The game will be rescheduled in due course and will be announced as soon as a decision has been made.

Tickets purchased for the game will be valid for the rearranged fixture or refunds will be distributed if desired.

Довиждане 1.65. :1087: :(

[marto.1986]

SAM'S ON TOP AS LOAN DONS CLASH

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On-loan MK Dons duo Sam Page and Ben Harding had a head-to head at Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium on Saturday, and it was Sam's home team that came out on top as the U's saw off Ben's Grays Athletic 2-0 in a Nationwide Conference clash.

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Sam had joined the U's the day before on an initial one-month loan, whilst Ben has been with the Essex outfit since the start of the year. Both teams have been struggling near the foot of the table of late, the U's starting Saturday's game in one of the relegation places, but thanks to two goals from Robbie Simpson, they climbed up to 17th spot by the end of the day. Grays slipped down to 20th by virtue of their defeat, just one place out of trouble.

Sam played the whole game for the home team, occupying the left-hand berth of a back three, and was happy to have helped his new team to three vital points, saying afterwards: "It was great to have started off with a win.

"I'd only trained once with the lads the day before, and was playing in a position that was new to me, but they helped me settle in and I really enjoyed it.

"It was a very competitive game, with both teams needing the points. We battled hard all the way, and I'm looking forward to playing my part in helping Cambridge climb up the table."

Ben began the game on the bench, and made a good contribution after getting on midway through the second half. It was his seventh game for the Essex outfit, after a spell with Aldershot Town earlier in the season.

[marto.1986]

HULL HIT THE JACKPOT

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Lifelong Hull City fan Geof Pearson was the toast of the KC Stadium today after winning £250,000 for the Coca-Cola Championship club live on national television in Coca-Cola's 'Buy A Player' football promotion.

'Buy A Player' launched in mid January offering Football League and Scottish Premier League fans the chance to win instant transfer prizes for their clubs on bottles of Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero. So far thousands of pounds raised for clubs transfer funds for this summer.

Geof was announced as the big winner live on Soccer AM on Saturday and has now invoked his club's pledge by smashing the £100,000 target set by manager Phil Brown. Brown will now be forced to bare all for the club's official magazine.

But with the promotion running until Wednesday 25 April, there is still much to play for. Dons fans have already passed the £1000-mark and are well on their way to giving Martin Allen a serious transfer budget for the summer.

One in two promotional bottles and multpacks of Coca-Cola and Coke Zero is worth between 50p and £100,000 and codes can either be entered by text of at www.coca-cola.co.uk/football

If Dons fans can raise £75,000 chairman Pete Winkelman, manager Martin Allen and the entire first team squad will record the Coca-Cola classic "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" at the chairman's recording studios.

The Dons are still streaking clear as the pace-setters in League Two but remember, beating other clubs is not the objective. The most important thing is for the fans to raise as much money as possible for the club's transfer kitty so keep buying promotional bottles of Coca-Cola and Coke Zero and keep texting!

Де да бях на тоя на мястото. :boxed:

[marto.1986]

CHESHAM NEXT IN BERKS & BUCKS

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Milton Keynes Dons will face Southern League Chesham United in the semi-final of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup.

Two goals from Jonathan Hayes saw the Dons past the quarter final hurdle with a 2-1 extra-time win over Burnham.

The team will travel to The Meadow looking to reach the final of the competition for the second successive year after losing out to Wycombe Wanderers last season.

Chesham, managed by former AC Milan and England striker Luther Blissett, are currently 12th in the Southern League Division One South and West.

The tie is to be played on Tuesday 13 March at 7.45pm.

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN

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The teams have been named for the Dons reserve match against Norwich City...

MK DONS: Lee Harper, Adam Kent, Sam Collins, Tom Battams, Kieran Murphy, Sean O'Hanlon, Jonathan Hayes, Gary Smith, John Hastings, Scott Taylor, Sam Baldock.
Subs: Phil Kane, Ryan Flood, Dean Lovegrove, Adam Moriarty, Ollie Thorne.

Norwich City: Joe Lewis, Pat Bexfield, Mark O'Toole, Mark Fotheringham, Michael Spillane, Alvin Quaye, Jamie Eames, Damon Lathorpe, Seb Muddel, Kris Renton, Bally Smart.
Subs: Paul McLean, Steven Arnold, Kurtis Byrne, Luke Daley, Tom Miller.

[marto.1986]

MK DONS RES 1 NORWICH CITY RES 3 :sad:

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MK Dons reserves went down to a disappointing defeat at the hands of Norwich City in the Pontins Holiday Combinations on Tuesday.

Goals from Bally Smart, Kris Renton and Damon Lathorpe were enough for the visitors, who went into a three-goal lead before Kieran Murphy's header pulled a goal back for the Dons.

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Junior Lewis, who took the team for the game, was able to call upon a few first-team squad members seeking match sharpness including Gary Smith, Scott Taylor and Sean O'Hanlon and also fielded goalkeeper Lee Harper on his return from a back injury.

But the game started badly for the home side as Smart immediately showed the threat he possessed with his first raid from the left flank - his fourth-minute shot creeping past Harper at his near post.

With the calibre of players in the Dons side it was only a matter of time before chances were created and when Taylor drove in off the left and saw his powerful drive pushed over for a corner, a siege might have been expected.

The Dons started to use the outlets of pace offered to them by Jon Hayes and Sam Baldock and when Hayes flew past his marker down the left, his low cross-shot found its way just past the far post.

But Norwich were looking dangerous on the counter attack and in Smart, they had a player capable of finding another opening. Carrying the ball infield at pace, Smart had the defence backing off and when his sublimely weighted pass put Renton in behind, the Canaries striker toe poked past Harper.

Then within a minute, Norwich had ended the game as a contest when Harper misjudged a throw out of his box after taking a clean catch from Pat Bexfield's cross. The ball slipped from his grasp and went straight to Lathorpe, who controlled instantly before lobbing the ball back over his head for a third.

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The Dons completed a frantic three minutes when O'Hanlon rose to head Gary Smith's free-kick back across goal and Murphuy stooped to pull a goal back.

The second half was like like the siege expected in tye first half and Norwich had goalkeeper Joe Lewis to thank for maintaining the two-goal lead. Brilliant saves from Hayes and Sam Collins were impressive enough and even a point-blank save to deny Taylor wasn't the pick of his efforts.

That award would have gone to a save on 65 minutes, when he incredibly turned away Murphy's 25-yard drive despite a double deflection on the way through.

In fairness to the Dons, who might not have beaten Lewis again had they played all night, they never stopped trying and a wonderful run from Sam Baldock was met with another excellent save, before O'Hanlon's header was kept out in injury time.

:( Пфу, не можахме да бийм Норич. :(

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S WEDNESDAY UPDATE

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Good afternoon,

It's been a funny, stop-start couple of weeks, a testing time for all of us since that Rochdale game. I was disappointed the game on Saturday was called off but the pitch was frozen, the forecasts were not good and we have to respect the referee's decision and get on with it.

We currently have several players nursing knocks who we are hoping to be fit for the weekend. For obvious reasons, I won't reveal who they are and several players, including myself, show have been struggling with colds and the flu.

We are now two thirds of the way through the season and with three months to go we are right in amongst the pack looking to achieve promotion. We have a strong squad who are more than good enough to do it, but talking about it and writing about it is never enough. The players that earned the right to wear the shirt at Bury and won with a clean sheet will keep their places and it is now up to them to keep that shirt and get a regular place in the starting eleven.

Next week, there are three more games and the same attitude and desire from the team on the pitch and the support off the pitch is essential. And that is the case for the remaining 15 games.

Best Wishes

Martin.

[marto.1986]

CORPORATE OPPORTUNITY

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Milton Keynes Dons have a big home game against Mansfield Town next Tuesday evening, and as the season reaches an emotional climax there's a great opportunity to get right behind the team with the club's excellent Matchday Programme Sponsorship Package.

Martin Allen's promotion-chasing team are right in the thick of the battle for League Two honours and with only eight games left at the National Hockey Stadium each match is becoming more and more exciting.

The team's popularity means that the club's Match and Matchball sponsorship packages are now completely sold out for the rest of the campaign, but we do have a number of Matchday Programme sponsor packages available for our remaining games, including the big tussle against the Stags next Tuesday.

Programme sponsorship represents and outstanding way to enjoy the Dons home games. Based in our corporate hospitality suit, our Programme Sponsorship provides all the key elements for entertaining clients, staff or for special occasions.

For just £495 plus VAT the package includes:

? Front cover programme recognition
? Half page full colour advert in the Matchday
Programme.
? Signed and Framed Programme presented in Corporate Lounge
? Three course meal with wine for four people
? Cash Bar facility
? Half time refreshments
? Complimentary Matchday Programmes
? Team sheets
? PA announcements
? Executive seats
? One Reserved car parking space
? Editorial in Matchday Programme
? Commemorative photographs

[marto.1986]

STADIUM PLAN AND TICKET PRICES

With the grand opening of stadium:mk right around the corner, Milton Keynes Dons can now provide an online seating plan for the club's new home for next season.

The UEFA-Four Star facility, designed by HOK, the architects behind Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and the new Wembley Stadium, will be among the very best in the country and will be the new home of football in Milton Keynes.

Whether you choose to go for passion and pride of the Cowshed, the outstanding views from the East Premium, the chance to enjoy the game with all the family in the Family Wing or one of our exclusive club Red packages - you will be guaranteed a stadium experience like no other.

Full downloadable brochure and order form coming soon.

Seating Plan

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club Red
East Premium
West & East Wings
North & South (Cowshed) Stand
Corners
Family Wing
Family Corner

Facilities Guide

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Ballroom
Pre-Function Bar
Cowshed Bar and Concession
Concession
Bar
Toilet
Entrance
DFES Playing For Success Activity Centre
Ticket Office
First Aid Room
Help Point



Ticket Prices

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Season Ticket and Matchday for under 7's free in all areas excluding club Red to a maximum of two per paying adult/concession (proof of age will be required).

Season Ticket finance is supplied by a company, independent from Milton Keynes Dons Limited. In the case of any queries please contact Zebra Finance Limited.

**Typical Example: If one adult season ticket in the Family Corner at £255.00 was repaid in 10 equal monthly instalments of £27.89 and was repaid in full in 10 months after the advance was debited to the account, the interest payable would be £23.90 with the total repayable amount of £278.90 (21.9% variable).

Новия стадион ще е велик :cool:

[marto.1986]

Straight Talkin' with... Martin Allen

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A SNOW covered
National Hockey Stadium.

MK Dons manager Martin Allen writes exclusively for the Citizen...
WELL last weekend was a bit of an anti-climax to say the least.

After being away from home on our travels we were all looking forward to playing in front of our home supporters.
However the pitch was frozen down one side – it had at that point four inches of snow at least.

And on top of that there was also to take into account the safety aspect for the supporters.

With our open stand, the car parking and also the access into the ground, it could have been dangerous.

The referee made his decision after taking into account the weather forecasts, which we have to respect.

We're now preparing for the trip down to Bristol Rovers on Saturday, and a tough game that will be.

They have a very passionate crowd, a well organised team and we will have to be at our best to overcome them.

A good performance, a win and then Mansfield at home on Tuesday night?

Best wishes,

Martin.


Albie braves pain for Dons' gain

AARON Wilbraham will delay an operation on his recurring ankle injury until the summer to help MK Dons' promotion bid, manager Martin Allen has revealed.
The 27-year-old utility man has been plagued by the niggling injury for much of this season but an operation would rule him out for the rest of the campaign.

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And warhorse Wilbraham has vowed to play through the pain barrier to boost the Dons' final promotion push.

Allen told the Citizen: "Obviously I don't want Albie to have the operation now because it would put him out for the season.

"He's had an injection and he's resting it now.

"He'll come back into light training soon and then full training, and we'll see how it goes.

"I'm hoping Albie and Lee Harper will be available for the weekend."

Meanwhile, Allen has defended the decision to postpone last Saturday's home clash with Macclesfield Town due to a frozen pitch.

Many fans criticised the early decision to postpone - made on Friday afternoon - as the snow had cleared in most parts of the city by Saturday afternoon and temperatures rose.

But Allen insisted the move was in the best interests of the club, and that the pitch would still have been unplayable due to waterlogging.

Allen said: "It was the right decision. My friend Harry Hindsight is always right but in real life there isn't any hindsight or Harry!

"It was the best decision for the football club at the time. The pitch was waterlogged on Saturday."

No new date for the fixture has yet been arranged.



Andrews has sights fixed on promotion

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DONS skipper Keith Andrews believes
the current crop of playersb at the
National Hockey Stadium are good
enough to get the teamto the Championship.

KEITH Andrews knows a thing or two about promotion after helping Wolves into the Premiership in 2003...
And the ambitious 26-year-old Dons skipper believes Martin Allen's class of 2007 has what it takes not only to earn promotion this season...but to progress to the Championship next term too.

Andrews, who played 26 Championship games for Hull last season before his free transfer to the Dons in August, is confident the squad already in place would thrive at a higher level in the club's new 31,000-seater Denbigh North stadium.

The tough-tackling midfielder told the Citizen: "When I got promoted to the Premiership with Wolves our secret was having a lot of good players, a lot of strong characters and plenty of experience.

"That's what it takes to go up and we've got that in abundance here.

"I'm a firm believer that if the nucleus of the squad we've got is kept here, this team can play in League One and probably the Championship.

"But our first aim is to get into the top three and get promoted this season, that's what we're all aiming for.
"Hopefully we're at the start of something special."

The Irishman – who has captained Wolves and Hull – admits he was surprised and honoured to be given the Dons captaincy from Jamie Smith on the day he joined on a three-year deal.

But he knows the armband does not guarantee his place in the team, as he admits the Dons have strength in depth in all positions.

Andrews said: "It was a bit strange being made captain straight away, but I'm very proud to be captain of this football club.

"I think it has gone OK for me personally so far, I've felt fitter and stronger as the season's gone on after the injury I had early on.

"But we're all under pressure to perform because we've got a great squad, with two players competing for every position – it's a healthy situation for us to be in."

The 6ft Dubliner says he is enjoying life in Milton Keynes, and added he is desperate for another win at Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Andrews said: "My girlfriend has moved down now so it's all going well and we love life here.

"Milton Keynes is a thriving place and hopefully I'll be here for a long time to come.

"It was disappointing to have the game called off last weekend as all the lads were looking forward to it, but we're now hoping to build on our win at Bury and get another good away result."



Allen swaps flair for defensive grit

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AARON Wilbraham aggravated an old ankle injury
in the Dons 5-0 defeat at Rochdale (pictured above),
but is rated by Martin Allen as 50-50 to return
at Bristol Rovers this Saturday.
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MK DONS manager Martin Allen is ready to sacrifice flair for grit in this Saturday's trip to Bristol Rovers, and said: "Sometimes that's how it has to be."

Allen adopted his new cautious approach in the Dons' last outing at Bury just under two weeks ago, naming seven defensive outfield players in his line-up in a bid to cure their recent defensive frailties.

It paid dividends with a first clean sheet in six games as the re-shuffled Dons ran out 2-0 winners at Gigg Lane, and Allen is keen for more of the same against the Pirates this Saturday.

Allen told the Citizen: "We've conceded far too many careless, stupid and ridiculous goals in the first two thirds of the season.

"But we defended very well at Bury and the basis for any success at any level is defending well as a unit.

"We've got quality creative players and goalscorers throughout the team but solid defending is what's most important.

"At Bury we had to sacrifice some of our attacking flair and sometimes that's how it has to be – I want to see the same grit again this Saturday."

Allen looks set to keep faith with the same players that impressively bounced back from the 5-0 thrashing at Rochdale to beat the Shakers, after the Dons' home clash with Macclesfield was postponed last Saturday due to a frozen pitch.

Several players, like Allen himself, have been suffering from flu recently but they are all expected to be fit for the weekend.

Injured utility man Aaron Wilbraham (ankle) could come back into contention after being rated '50/50' by Allen.

Goalkeeper Lee Harper has recovered from his back strain but may be overlooked for Adolfo Baines – who kept a clean sheet at Gigg Lane – after Harper's poor comeback in the reserves' 3-1 defeat to Norwich in midweek.

Allen said: "People who did the job at Bury under difficult circumstances staked their claim for the shirt and it's their job to keep it now."

But the Dons' boss is under no illusions that the game against 10th-placed Rovers will be anything other than difficult at the Memorial Stadium.

Allen said: "I went down to Bristol a couple of weeks ago and their fans are really passionate.

"They've had a couple of hard years but they can now see the light at the end of the tunnel as they have a good manager in Paul Trollope and a new stadium on the way, so the place is buzzing.

"It will be a hard place to go and play."

Top scorer Izale McLeod serves the fourth game of his five match ban for violent conduct.

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)

[marto.1986]

WHIT'S THURSDAY UPDATE
Good evening

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Off the back of the game being called off last week, it gave everybody, players and staff, the chance to spend some quality time at home with their families which always gives everyone a lift.

Having said that, I still managed to take in a game on Saturday, that being West Ham against Watford, and it was fascinating to see two supposed contrasting styles of play. For me personally, it was fantastic to not only watch a Premiership game, but yet again to learn from two Premiership sides. The knowledge I gathered and what I saw was not a million miles away from what we are trying to achieve at this football club.

Once again, we have prepared thoroughly for Saturday's game at Bristol Rovers and I think it's safe to say that the players cannot wait to get playing competitive football again, especially after winning at Bury two weeks ago.

This week has also seen a lot of staff out scouting opponents and players which is an important part of our jobs right through the season. Paul Heald has been traipsing up and down the country, not only at senior level, but also watching under-16 exit trials at various locations. He has been working closely with academy director Mike Dove, development coach Junior Lewis and Simon Dwight, our head of education and welfare, to try to ensure the brightest future possible for the club.

We're very much looking forward to seeing the away support - yet again! You have been fantastic on your travels, not only with your vocal backing, but also in terms of numbers.

All the best

Whit



Allen looking to short change fans!

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MARTIN Allen dusts off his vocal chords
to sing carols with the Dons players
at the club’s Christmas party.

MARTIN Allen admits he is petrified of singing if fans rack up £75,000 in Coca Cola's Buy a Player competition... after he was thrown out of choir at school for his croaky voice!

Dons fans had yesterday accrued £1,345 for Allen's transfer budget in the competition – putting them one place above Glasgow giants Rangers in ninth in the table.

Dons' boss Allen admitted it was the perfect tonic for his bout of flu, but he hopes fans fall £1 short of their £75,000 target so he doesn't burst eardrums honouring the pledge to record a version of I'd Like to Teach the World to sing!

Allen told the Citizen: "Much of last week I was in bed with flu so I'm just catching up with the news and this is a fantastic effort from our fans.

"Let's hope they only get £74,999 though because the chairman wants me to sing, and my singing isn't the best.

"My only experience of singing was when I was 10 years old and I went to choir practice at lunchtime so I could bunk off one lesson at school.

"But the teacher said my voice was too croaky and kicked me out!

"I've been scarred since that day, I'll never forget that horrible woman."

Allen added that if Dons fans could raise only £20,000 in the competition it would allow him to strengthen the squad.

He said: "If they could get even £20,000 it would be amazing – that would make a big difference and I could
definitely sign a good player for that."

Every Coca Cola and Coke Zero bottle possesses a code that is worth between 50p and £100,000 for the buyer's favourite team.

For further information visit www.cocacola.co.uk/football



Gaffer sends Izzy packing!

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Dons’ Izale McLeod... was sent
on holiday during the transfer window.
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MARTIN Allen found a novel way of avoiding selling top scorer Izale McLeod in January...by sending him abroad for the close of the transfer window!
The Dons' boss has revealed he sent the 20-goal McLeod on holiday after he was given a five-match ban for picking up his third red card of the season in the 1-0 defeat at Hartlepool last month.

But Allen cheekily didn't tell the in-demand 22-year-old striker it would rule out any chance of a dream move to the Premiership – as his week-long break coincided with transfer deadline day!

Allen told the Citizen: "When I told Izale he could go on holiday of course he was chuffed – I gave him the specific dates and he booked it that afternoon.

"But what I didn't tell Izale was that transfer deadline day was the day before he came home!

"Hand on my heart, with my fingers crossed, I didn't realise.
"It was absolutely impossible for him to be sold!"

McLeod, who still has two games of his suspension still to serve, is now back in training with the Dons.

And Allen insists the break has done the frustrated former England Under 21 striker the world of good, as he took time out to recharge his batteries for the Dons' final promotion push.

Allen said: "I thought it would be good for Izale to have a short break, with him having to miss so many games.

"He trained very hard with Damien Doyle and Junior Lewis for a few days and he was delighted when I said he could go away for a week.

"It gave him a chance to get some sunshine with his family, relax and get himself ready mentally for when he returns."

Allen claimed that as it turned out, he did not get a single enquiry about McLeod on deadline day anyway.

He added: "I didn't get any calls for him on deadline day in the end – I didn't want any either!"



Make or break time for Dons youngsters

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James Nash is one of six Dons youngsters
hoping for a professional contract.

ACADEMY director Mike Dove admitted it is approaching make or break time for the Dons' youth team players, and said: "They have to give everything now."

Second year 18-year-olds Tom Battams, Ryan Flood, Adam Kent, Dean Lovegrove and James Nash plus third year midfielder Adam Moriarty are all playing for professional contracts as their apprenticeships expire in the summer.

And it is also now or never for the Milton Keynes Under 16s scholars, who competed with a host of players released from other clubs' academies in a trial game at Woughton-on-the-Green yesterday (Wednesday).

They are all fighting for Dons apprenticeships but one youngster who can rest easy is striker Dan Powell, 15, who has already been offered an apprenticeship after featuring regularly for the reserves this season.

Dove told the Citizen: "It's a busy month for us looking if boys out there are better than what we've got here.

"We've got eight under 16s signed as schoolboys, who we need to let know by the end of April if they are going to be kept on.

"And I've spoken to Martin Allen about the second years - he's been very good in giving them the remainder of the season to impress."

Dons Under 18s' home match against Birmingham was postponed last weekend due to a frozen pitch but they are back in action away at Bristol City this Saturday.

And Dove hopes his rock-bottom team can show what they're made of for the remainder of the season now that their horrific injury list is clearing up.

Dove said: "The boys are looking much sharper and fitter.

"It's been a frustrating two weeks with the weather since we drew with a very good Watford team, and hopefully we can build on that with a good performance against Bristol City."

Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)

[marto.1986]

RETURN OF THE MACC

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MK Dons' League Two fixture at home to Macclesfield Town will be played on Tuesday 13 March, kick off 7.45pm.

The two sides were scheduled to meet at The Ground on Saturday 10 February but heavy snowfall and a frozen pitch caused the game to be postponed.

All tickets purchased for the original game will be valid for the rescheduled date.

Сефте. :crazy:


BRISTOL ROVERS V MK DONS
Team News
Dons manager Martin Allen will is waiting on the fitness of Aaron Wilbraham ahead of Saturday's trip to Bristol Rovers.

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Wilbraham missed the 2-0 win at Bury two weeks ago with a recurrence of an ankle injury but has put off an operation to help his side's continuing promotion battle. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to play a part in the visit to the Memorial Stadium.

Goalkeeper Lee Harper also missed the Bury game with a back strain but is in contention for a recall after completing 90 minutes for the reserves against Norwich on Tuesday.

Izale McLeod serves the fourth of a five-game ban, the rescheduled game against Macclesfield Town meaning his comeback will be delayed until the trip to Notts County next week.

Rovers manager Paul Trollope has been busy bolstering his defensive line this week with the additions of Joe Jacobson and Sam Oji on loan. Jacobson, a Wales under-21 international, arrives from Cardiff City until the end of the season while Oji comes in from Birmingham City. Both will be available for selection on Saturday.

A further boost for the Pirates came with the news that defender Steve Elliott should be fit to retain his place, after spending the early part of the week recovering from injury. Byron Anthony however, is out for at least another month with a knee problem.

Form

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After six straight wins in December, the Dons' form dipped slightly at the turn of the year, but they bounced back from defeat at Rochdale with an excellent away win at Bury two weeks ago.

Saturday's game at home to Macclesfield was postponed due to a frozen pitch, giving Allen's squad an enforced break from League Two action. Fifth in the table, two points from the automatic promotion spots, just six off the top and a game in hand on most, everything remains to be played for.

Rovers' form has the typical inconsistency of a side in the mid-table region. They have lost their last two but won three of the previous four and find themselves in 10th position, just eight points off the play-offs.

Last week's defeat at Grimsby angered Trollope to the point that he called his side's defending "shambolic" as they surrendered a 2-0 lead and went down 4-3 to the Mariners. In truth, their defending at home has been anything but shambolic this season. The 11 goals they have conceded at the Memorial Stadium can only be bettered by Wycombe, Hartlepool and Walsall. Of the seven conceded by the Saddlers at the Bescot this season, two came from Elliott as Rovers picked up a good point at the end of December.

The game also comes just days before the Pirates meet local rivals Bristol City in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Southern Final first leg.

Bristol Rovers last six: LLWDWW
Dons last six: WLWLDL

Last Time Out
When the two sides met at The Ground in August, Lloyd Dyer's stunning free-kick and a second from Clive Platt handed the Dons all three points. Dyer's effort cracked in off the crossbar on the half-hour before Platt made sure of the points on 62 minutes, heading home after Gary Smith's shot had been parried.

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Selected Match Odds
Bristol Rovers - 11/8
Dons - 17/10
Draw - 11/5

Дано, дано бием, дано! Ако все пак не бием то поне Х да е, да вземем някоя точица. :( :cool:

[marto.1986]

STADIUM:MK - TWO YEARS ON

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Two years after the first spade was picked up, stadium:mk is now just months away from completion and the realisation of a dream 30 years in the making.

On 17 February 2005, Milton Keynes Dons chairman Pete Winkelman started the digging at the Denbigh site as the club started a new chapter in Milton Keynes' history.

Two years on and the magnificent 30,000-seater UEFA Four Star stadium is nearing its finishing touches as the club prepares to move in July.

With the club riding high near the top of League Two and football in Milton Keynes becoming more and more popular by the day, the future looks bright for Martin Allen's side.

Dons chairman Pete Winkelman said of the anniversary: "We're really pleased with the progress that has been made in the last two years on a project which is already something really special.

"In that short space of time we have managed to lay another important foundation stone, spearheading the city's growth agenda.

"Our appreciation continues to go out to Buckingham Contractors, HOK designs and Davis Langdon for matching the club's ambition and desire to bring a premier sporting venue to the city."

[marto.1986]

Bristol Rovers 1 Milton Keynes Dons 1 :sad: :suicide:

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Date : 17 II 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : Memorial Stadium
Attendance : 5489
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : D McDermid

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Goals :
Nicholson 80
McGovern 55


Match Report

Substitute Stuart Nicholson scored with 10 minutes remaining as Bristol Rovers snatched a point against MK Dons.

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Dons had been leading after Jon-Paul McGovern's well-worked opener on 55 minutes but Nicholson latched onto a long clearance from goalkeeper Steve Phillips to round Adolfo Baines and send the Dons home with one point instead of three.

Two weeks after their last outing, a 2-0 win and a gritty performance at Bury, Dons manager Martin Allen made just one change from the side that performed with such determination at Gigg Lane. Aaron Wilbraham managed to shake off an ankle problem to line up in attack alongside Leon Knight in place of Clive Platt.

Lee Harper was declared fit after a back strain but Spanish 'keeper Baines was preferred after a solid showing against the Shakers.

Rovers manager Paul Trollope named an unchanged side from the 4-3 defeat at Grimsby last week but had loan signings Joe Jacobson and Samuel Oji on the bench after their signings from Cardiff and Birmingham respectively.

Wilbraham's credentials in attack have never been in question, but it is in his midfield-role this season that his creative abilities have been highlighted. Moved to a different part of the pitch, he was anything but disorientated as he controlled a long ball on the half way line and turned to slip a gorgeous ball through to Jude Stirling.

On a bobbling surface, it was as much as Stirling could do to hit the target and Phillips came to Rovers rescue with a decent block.

Again the Dons tried to stamp their authority on the game and Keith Andrews was warned after a string of early fouls before Rickie Lambert missed a glorious chance for the Pirates.

Strike partner Richard Walker retrieved Chris Carruthers' long ball and drilled it back into the six yard box under pressure from Drissa Diallo, but Lambert couldn't keep his header down from four yards.

The half was littered with set pieces, more so from the Dons whose throw-ins become a far more dangerous proposition with Stirling on the pitch. It may not be pretty, but the pressure mounted and concentration required to defend Stirling's missiles was keeping the home side occupied.

But on the counter, particularly with the pace of Lewis Haldane, Rovers lurked with menace and when Walker curled a lovely left-footed shot towards the far post, Baines didn't get the credit his full-stretch save deserved as a goal-kick was signalled.

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Having seen few chances of note, the first half burst into life in the final six minutes and both defences could have been unlocked. First Knight ghosted into the box to meet McGovern's cross but was denied superbly by Phillips before Craig Disley put a free header wide from Stuart Campbell's inswinging corner.

But the chance of the half fell to Wilbraham when Aaron Lescott sent a suicidal backpass straight to the Dons striker. He tried to take the chance early, but with Phillips racing out to meet him, Wilbraham saw his effort blocked for a corner.

The game came to life with Paul Mitchell's introduction just after the break. In his first game back after a loan-spell at Wrexham, he thundered typically into a challenge on the half way line in the build up to the opening goal. Andrews' ball forward was controlled just inside the box by Wilbraham before a charging Mitchell took over. In a packed 18-yard box, he dribbled round two defenders before teeing up McGovern, who slotted home from a central position.

With that, the home support seemed to drop but their side were making a decent fist of a comeback. First Haldane made space on the left to drill in a low shot that Baines was well behind before Lambert latched onto a long ball and lobbed a hair's breadth over the bar.

You could sense the siege coming but the Dons seemed happy to deal with it as Diallo and Paul Butler thumped cross after cross away and the midfield, led by the boundless energy of Andrews and Gareth Edds, chased and harried as if their lives depended on it.

But as can happen when defending a narrow lead, one slip can change everything as Rovers drew level with 10 minutes to go. Substitute Stuart Nicholson latched onto Phillips' long clearance as the Dons failed to clear, rounded an onrushing Baines and just squeezed his shot past Butler on the line.

А трябваше да ги бием! :cool: :mad:

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MK Dons - Mansfield
15:00 10/02/2007
National Hockey Stadium

[marto.1986]

"A POINT GAINED"

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Dons manager Martin Allen said his side improved in the second half as they picked up a point away at Bristol Rovers.

He said: "It's a point gained, Bristol Rovers played very well in the first half, they were dominant I thought. Having said that we had two fantastic chances, one v ones with their goalkeeper.

"Although they were the better team in the first half we should have been ahead as we had two fantastic chances.

"In the second half we played much better, with more energy, higher up the field. We deserved to go ahead, were more than comfortable with no real threat against us.

"It was one long ball down the pitch and I will have to look at how that player has got in."

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - BRISTOL ROVERS

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Keith Andrews gets into the action in an early physical battle.

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Dons manager Martin Allen looks bemused when approached by the referee in the first half.

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But it's merely a clash of colours and Allen happily removes his black jacket. :P:

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Jude Stirling wins an aerial battle against Aaron Lescott.

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Leon Knight proves a handful for the Pirates defence.

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Midfielder Jon-Paul McGovern gives the Dons the lead with a composed finish...

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...before being congratulated by his delighted team mates.

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Jamie Smith tries to push the Dons forward late on but Stuart Nicholson's goal means the points are shared.

Жалко само, че не ги бихме. :cool:

[marto.1986]

DONS HOMECOMING :give_rose:

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Striker Leon Knight could be in line for a home debut against Mansfield Town.

Martin Allen's travelling Dons will finally come home on Tuesday night when they take on Mansfield Town at The Ground.

After nearly five weeks on the road, Allen's promotion chasers will finally run out in front of their faithful home support, in the first home game since the 3-1 win over Barnet on 20 January.

The postponed fixture against Macclesfield on 10 February has seen skipper Keith Andrews and his men travel to Rochdale, Bury and Bristol Rovers in succession without gracing Milton Keynes in over a month.

While the travelling support has been nothing short of fantastic, there's nothing like the roar of the home support and the boys will be hoping for a packed Ground and an electifying atmosphere to run out to against the Stags.

And to add further spice to the occasion, despite three appearances and a goal to his name already, Tuesday night will be a home debut for striker Leon Knight, who signed from Swansea in January.

The East Family section has already sold out but tickets are available from the Dons box office, prices start at £16 for adults, £11 for concessions, £9 for juniors and Under 7s tickets are free.

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons v Mansfield
19/02/07
MK Dons boss Martin Allen is hoping that Clive Platt and Lloyd Dyer recover from `flu in time to return to contention for the visit of Mansfield.

The pair both missed Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bristol Rovers with the bug but Allen is hoping to have them back as he seeks a win to keep the pressure on at the top of League Two.

Adolfo Baines looks set to continue in goal although Lee Harper returned from a back injury to sit on the bench at the Memorial Stadium while Paul Mitchell will be pushing for a start after setting up Jon Paul McGovern's opener with his first touch since returning from a loan spell at Wrexham.

And Allen's five-week wait for the return of top scorer Izale McLeod is nearly over as he sits out the fifth and final game of his suspension.

Mansfield manager Billy Dearden will be without midfielder Matty Hamshaw.

The former Stockport winger will be missing due to personal reasons so Simon Brown is set for a recall to the starting line-up.

Brown had been struggling with a groin injury but made a return as a 70th-minute sub in the 2-1 defeat to Grimsby and is set to start in Hamshaw's place.

Barry Conlon and Martin Gritton will continue their partnership in attack with Michael Boulding remaining on the left.

Striker Danny Reet made his first appearance for two months after an ankle injury as a late substitute in the Grimsby defeat and could feature again.

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[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S MONDAY UPDATE

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Good evening,

At this stage I don't know who is going to be fit for tomorrow night's game. We have several players who missed training today with the flu virus that has been going around.

Training as a team, from my point of view, has been very limited but we have to accept these situations, deal with them in a positive frame of mind and get on with it.

After not playing at home for nearly five weeks, it is a game I am really looking forward to in front of our home supporters, and on a decent pitch! The last two weeks away from home we have picked up four points which is good. But we now have to go on and build on our points total with a good home performance and get ourselves a run going.

There are only two and a half months to go of this long campaign, we have 14 matches to go, and 14 cup finals. I believe we are in a great position to go on and achieve our goal. Tomorrow night, under lights, with a great atmosphere generated by our supporters, is no better place to start.

I look forward to seeing you and hearing you tomorrow.

Take Care

Martin

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V MANSFIELD TOWN
TEAM NEWS

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Dons manager Martin Allen will be hoping the flu bug sweeping around the camp has subsided to increase his options for the visit of the Stags. Striker Clive Platt and winger Lloyd Dyer missed the draw at Bristol Rovers as a result of it.

Izale McLeod serves the final game of his five-match suspension while Keith Andrews, who collected his fifth booking of the season against the Pirates, will be available as his ban doesn't come into effect until Saturday.

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Mansfield manager Billy Dearden will be without midfielder Matty Hamshaw, who misses the game for personal reasons, but his place could be filled by Simon Brown. Brown has been struggling with a groin problem but played 20 minutes of Saturday's defeat to Grimsby Town.

In attack, Dearden looks set to stick with the combination of Barry Conlon and Martin Gritton although Danny Reet could feature after his first appearance in two months against the Mariners.

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Giles Coke is out for the rest of the season after surgery on his cruciate knee ligaments.

FORM
Saturday's 1-1 draw with Rovers gives Dons two wins, two draws and two defeats from their last six games, four of which have been away from home. Their recent home form has been outstanding with four wins and just one defeat in their last six games at The Ground and they will now be looking for a run to galvanise their promotion chances. Allen's side are right in the thick of a congested top five, three points off an automatic promotion spot with a game in hand and just five points off the top.

The Stags are without a win in three, their last victory coming at the end of January when they thumped Torquay 5-0 thanks mainly to a hat-trick from Gritton. The 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby on Saturday followed a narrown away defeat at Stockport but the highlight of their last six games will have been a home win over league-leaders Walsall. They have only won three times outside of Field Mill all season, they lie in 16th position in the table and are just seven points clear of the drop zone.

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LAST TIME OUT
The two sides met in just the second game of the current season and despite the Dons taking the lead through Aaron Wilbraham, the Stags hit back with goals from Richie Barker, who has since moved to Hartlepool, and Michel Boulding run out 2-1 winners.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 4/6
Mansfield Town 7/2
Draw 5/2

Надявам се, че ще биеме :notme: , последния път ни биха :cool:, надявам се днес да си го върнем на Мансфийлд, пък и вероятно ще се борим промоция, дефакто оттука задалжително победа.

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN

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The sides have been named for Tuesday night's League Two fixture against Mansfield Town...

MK DONS: Adolfo Baines, Dean Lewington, Drissa Diallo, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Paul Mitchell, Keith Andrews (c), Gary Smith, Leon Knight, Scott Taylor, Paul Butler.
Subs: Jude Stirling, Gareth Edds, Jonathan Hayes, Lee Harper, Sam Baldock.

Mansfield Town: Jason White, John Mullins, Gareth Jellyman, Jonathan D'Laryea, Alex Baptiste, Simon Brown, Stephen Dawson, Jake Buxton (c), Barry Conlon, Micky Boulding, Martin Gritton.
Subs: Carl Muggleton, Jon Olav Hjelde, Nathan Arnold, Rory Boulding, Danny Reet.

Referee: Grant Hegley (Hertfordshire)

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 1 Mansfield 1 :cool: :mad:
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Date : Tue 20 Feb 2007
Kick Off : 19:45
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 5070
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : G Hegley

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Goals:
Taylor 50
Arnold 90 + 1 :mad: :mad: :mad:

Match Report

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Substitute Nathan Arnold hit Milton Keynes Dons with an injury-time goal as Mansfield stole a late point at The Ground. :cool:

Arnold hammered a cracking 20-yard drive in the 91st minute to cancel out Scott Taylor's first goal in five months for Martin Allen's depleted Dons.

It looked for so long like the Dons, hit by a wave of injuries, suspension and illness, would take all three points after Taylor smashed in Jon-Paul McGovern's cross four minutes after the break.

But Arnold's late goal denied them as the promotion chase took yet another twist.

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Missing Aaron Wilbraham and Clive Platt, the Dons' start was typical of a side missing its usual advantage in height. Balls in the air would be tough to come by, but what the side lacked in aerial presence, it more than made up for in speed and creativity.

With this in mind, passes into feet were plentiful, quick free-kicks were in abundance and short, sharp passes were the name of the game.

In no place was this more apparent than in the centre of the park, where Keith Andrews seemed right at home. With one clever pass in the centre circle, he sent Gary Smith bolting through the midfield on a barnstorming run.

Only a crude challenge from Gareth Jellyman, booked for his trouble, could bring Smith down and Jason White had to be at full stretch to keep out McGovern's resulting free-kick.

At the other end, Adolfo Baines was looking assured, catching numerous crosses with confidence and making one simple saves from Mickey Boulding and Simon Brown's long-range efforts.

After a first half of limited chances, the second burst into life after just four minutes when Taylor broke the deadlock. McGovern made space for a cross with a break down the right and purposefully fired a low ball across goal. Mansfield could only partially clear and the ball broke to Taylor who drilled home sweetly on the half volley via a slight deflection off Alex Baptiste.

It was Taylor's first goal since the 3-2 win over Notts County in September and it earned him a mobbing from his team-mates and a high five from Allen.

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The passing was slick, the tackles solid and the determination to hold onto the lead unwavering, displayed perfectly by the inspired Baines who showed another strong hand to beat away Martin Gritton's curling shot.

With a goal in the bag, the Dons set about killing the game with a midfield combination that seemed to have been together for years. Paul Mitchell's tireless tackling coupled with Andrews' uncanny ability to pick up loose possession made the Stags' job all the more difficult.

The Dons got a warning as to Arnold's threat when he forced a good save from Baines in the 89th minute with a long-range strike.

But Baines could do nothing in injury time as Arnold turned Mitchell and this time found his range.

Просто No Comment!!! :cool:

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Notts County - MK Dons
Meadow Lane
15:00 24/02/2007

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - MANSFIELD TOWN

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Drissa Diallo contests an early header.

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Dean Lewington probes for an opening as the Dons look to move through midfield.

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Leon Knight is just unable to convert a cross as Jake Buxton clears.

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Jon-Paul McGovern at the heart of the Dons neat midfield play.

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Scott Taylor breaks the deadlock four minutes after half time with his first goal since September.

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Gary Smith and Knight keep the pressure on as Mansfield search for a way back into the game.

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Jude Stirling's introduction adds some fresh legs to the side.

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Sam Baldock makes his League debut for the club as a replacement for Knight.

... :cool:


TAYLOR-MADE PROFESSIONAL

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen saluted striker Scott Taylor after he hit his first goal since September against Mansfield Town.

Taylor pounced to slam home Jon-Paul McGovern's cross just after half-time before Nathan Arnold's late equaliser denied the Dons a hard-fought win.

It was the forward's first goal since the 3-2 win over Notts County five months ago, and Allen says Taylor's moment was richly deserved for his outstanding professional attitude.

"It has been a long time coming," Allen said. "Scotty hasn't had that many opportunities because we have the top scorer in the division at this club but he has been a terrific professional behind the scenes.

"He never misses a day of training, he helps me, he helps the other players, he is a great person to have around the training ground. He's always there doing the extra optional sessions that are there for the players if they want to do them, he's right at the top of the league table for doing extra work."

The goal will have come as a huge relief to Taylor, and just goes to show that all strikers have dry spells, and that form is temporary but class is very much permanent.

"There has been nobody more hurt about it than Scotty," Allen added.

"He doesn't just leave here and think 'oh well, not to worry,' he is a very conscientious player. As a manager you could drop him, bomb him out, or you can look after him, support him, back him, and that is what I have done.

"When that goal went in against Mansfield I thought it would have been the winner and I would have been delighted for him as nobody deserves it more."

Пък той винаги си е бил професионалист... :heat:

[marto.1986]

Latest Pics From "Stadium:MK" ;-)
22/02/2007

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The entrance to main reception at stadium:mk

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With much of the cladding in place, the stadium's exterior is nearing completion.

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The south west corner of the stadium will hold the family section.

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Fast catching up with the stadium itself is the stunning arena at the south end.

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Buckingham Contractors continue their hard work, framework for seating is the next step.

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The stadium's low-level turnstiles provide a welcoming entrance to one of the country's finest sporting arenas.

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While the stadium looks more complete by the day, the Deso pitch continues to grow.

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The west side of the stadium will hold the fantastic ballroom conference facility and the stadium's hotel.

Ми аз какво съм останал с грешното впечтлание, че е направен. :cool: Сигурно не съм се бил наспал. :sleep:

[marto.1986]

DAMO'S TREATMENT TABLE

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Good evening everyone,

The training schedule has had to be altered this week to accomodate our first midweek game in a while. We've had to swap a few things around and the players have needed to get more rest after two games in quite a short space of time. The game at Notts County on Saturday will be the third in a week, something we've not had since Christmas, so the lads have had to be very professional in their approach.

Due to the demands of the games and the rest periods required, training has been at the same intensity but for shorter durations. This has allowed the players the necessary time to recover and regenrate in between training and matches.

Obviously with his suspension I have seen a lot more of Izale McLeod of late. Being unable to play, it has been important that he maintains his fitness levels and he has been brilliant in his approach to it. He has been putting in more hours at Woughton to make sure he stays sharp, and has improved all of his best times in our training ground olympics which include the bike, the rower and the armbike. The time off has also given us a chance to work on his power and sprint techniques.

As you will know, we have suffered in the last week or so at the hands of a flu virus that has claimed more victims than we would have liked. We have had to isolate certain players, almost quarantine them, to stop the bug spreading as much as possible. We have encouraged all the players to eat the right foods so that those who have suffered can recover from it, and those who haven't can prevent themselves from catching it. It looks like they are all getting over it now and everyone is coming back into full training.

All the best

Damo

Хъх, Дамо нямаше нужда... :P:

[marto.1986]

NOTTS COUNTY V MK DONS

TEAM NEWS
Dons manager Martin Allen will be without suspended captain Keith Andrews for the trip to Notts County, although he does welcome back leading scorer Izale McLeod.

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Andrews serves a one-match ban after his fifth caution of the season at Bristol Rovers last week, while McLeod returns having completed a five-game suspension following his sending off at Hartlepool.

Allen will also give fitness tests to Clive Platt, Lloyd Dyer and Aaron Wilbraham, who all missed Tuesday's draw with Mansfield due to flu.

Magpies boss Steve Thompson will be without striker Lawrie Dudfield, who serves a one-match ban, although he should be able to bring midfielder David Pipe back after an ankle injury.

Top scorer Jason Lee will play his final game before a three-game suspension. The 15-goal striker has been booked as many times as he has hit the net this season, and is likely to be partnered in attack by Junior Mendes or Tcham N'Toya in Dudfield's absence.

Defender Alan White will continue to play, despite a persistant groin injury he picked up in pre-season.

FORM
Since the heavy defeat at Rochdale, the Dons have gone three games unbeaten and should take a lot of confidence from a good performance against Mansfield. Despite conceding late on, it was an impressive, fearless showing from a side missing its four leading goalscorers, all of whom could return for the trip to Meadow Lane.

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With Hartlepool's win against Macclesfield taking them clear at the top and Stockport's run of eight consecutive wins, the Dons are right in the thick of the promotion bottle-neck. Five points separate second from sixth and a win could take Allen's men third with a game in hand.

County have slipped to 10th in the table having not won any of their last three, but their previous result to that was a 3-1 win at home to Lincoln City.

Two errors from 'keeper Kevin Pilkington cost them two goals in Tuesday's defeat at Shrewsbury although Thompson was happy with his team's effort. They will still have their eye on the playoffs but the form of the top six could take them out of sight.

LAST TIME OUT
The Dons took the points in an eventful game at The Ground in September which saw five goals two red cards and a penalty that wasn't.

Referee Danny McDermid awarded the Magpies a spot-kick five minutes in, for a foul by Drissa Diallo on Lee but reversed his decision after consultation with his assistant. Mr McDermid was back in the thick of it later in the half when he issued a second booking to County's Matt Somner before Lloyd Dyer's free kick gave the Dons the lead.

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Dyer doubled his tally after half time before Alan White picked up a second booking for a foul on the rampaging Dons winger. Scott Taylor made it three shortly afterwards before Lee pulled a goal back with 13 minutes to go.

Dan Martin's free kick at the death gave the visitors hope but a comeback was not to be as the Dons ended County's unbeaten start to the season.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
Notts County 6/4
Draw 9/4
MK Dons 6/4

3 мача без загуба, надявам се за победа, но все пак Х2, дано не стане като мача с Рочдейл. :beeee:

[marto.1986]

BET ON THE DONS

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The Dons travel to Notts County on Saturday afternoon in another crucial League Two fixture as the promotion race starts to heat up.

Unbeaten in their last three games, Martin Allen's men will now be looking to kick on as the business end of the season separates the men from the boys.

The bookies can't call this one as both sides are rated at 6/4 to take all three points while the draw is available at 9/4. In a game that is apparently too close to call, the predicting the correct score could be the way to improve the odds and a repeat of the Dons 3-2 in September is available at 28/1.

Returning to the squad for the first time since a five-game ban, Izale McLeod returns to his accustomed position as the favourite to open the scoring, alongside Leon Knight at 5/1. Having scored in the reverse fixture in September and again on Tuesday night against Mansfield, Scott Taylor is rated at 6/1, the same price as County's leading scorer Jason Lee.

Scorecasts are always a good shout for an outside bet and Jon-Paul McGovern, whose three goals this season have all come away from home, coupled with a 2-0 Dons win is an incredible 100/1.

There are also tons of other bets on offer, and we also have all the odds on all the big Premiership and Football League games, as well as the rest of the big sporting action from around the globe. And remember that the club earns money through all your bets - so make thedonsbet (http://www.***********/thedonsbet/home/default.asp) your first stop for betting action!

100/1 да можех да заложа. :dance: :King:

[marto.1986]

KICK EVERY BALL

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The Dons' League Two campaign continues this weekend with the trip to Meadow Lane to face Steve Thompson's Notts County.

With 13 games of the season left to play, the big prize of promotion is most definitely up for grabs and at the forefront of the Dons' attentions. (така жадувана награда:1346: )

If the last time the sides met is anything to go by, we could be in for a thriller on Saturday. Two goals from Lloyd Dyer and one from Scott Taylor saw the Dons edge the game by the odd goal in five and the same again on Saturday would do very nicely for Allen's side. :153:

As ever, the Dons support will be right behind the side in Nottingham but, if you can't make it to the game, you'll be spoilt for choice in staying touch with the action.

Luke Ashmead and Lee Scriven will take you through every shot, header and tackle as they bring you live commentary on MK Dons World. Coverage starts from 2.45pm and Luke will also be providing updates on BBC Three Counties Radio (104.5 FM) throughout the afternoon.

Horizon Radio(Т'ва Хоризонта ли е? :D) will also be carrying match updates throughout the afternoon so even if you don't leave Milton Keynes, you'll be kept up to speed with the latest action!

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN
Notts County: Saul Deeney, David Pipe, Austin McCann, Mike Edwards, Alan White (c), Jason Lee, Andy Parkinson, Stephen Hunt, Junior Mendes, Ian Ross, Jay Smith.
Subs: Kevin Pilkington, Matt Somner, Dan Martin, Gary Silk, Tcham N'Toya

MK Dons: Adolfo Baines, Jamie Smith, Dean Lewington, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Paul Mitchell, Clive Platt (c), Izale McLeod, Aaron Wilbraham, Lloyd Dyer, Paul Butler.
Subs: Lee Harper, Jude Stirling, Gary Smith, Leon Knight, Scott Taylor.

Referee: Paul Melin (Surrey)

Ааа якоо, с най-добрите играчи сме! :yahoo: :strong: Според мен всички са добри, но 2-мата неподчертани са ми просто по - неизвестни... :yahoo:

[marto.1986]

Notts County 2 Milton Keynes Dons 2
Date : Sat 24 Feb 2007 Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : Meadow Lane Attendance : 4031
Comp : Coca-Cola Football
League Two Referee : P Melin

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Goals :
Smith 40 (pen)
Hunt 90 + 1 :mad:
Dyer 26
Lewington 32


Match Report

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PAUL Mitchell was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg as the Dons conceded a late equaliser for the third consecutive match to draw 2-2 at Meadow Lane.

Lloyd Dyer's crisp finish and Dean Lewington's deflected free-kick had given the Dons an early lead, but Jay Smith's penalty and Stephen Hunt's 90th minute header denied Martin Allen's boys their 10th away win of the season.

Milton Keynes' misery was compounded by the loss of Mitchell, who stayed down clutching his ankle in agony after a hefty 50/50 tackle on the halfway line just before the break and was immediately rushed off to hospital.

County started brightly and the Dons had an almighty let-off less than two minutes in when Junior Mendes cut inside Jamie Smith down the left and his deflected 14-yard drive hit the near post with goalkeeper Adolfo Baines rooted to the spot.

Mike Edwards hooked the resulting corner from Ian Ross just wide, before
Jason Lee's goal-bound header from another Ross corner was hacked off the line by Dons full-back Lewington after Baines' awful flap in the 14th minute.

Milton Keynes battled back and Aaron Wilbraham planted a free 10-yard header straight at County keeper Saul Deeney from Jon-Paul McGovern's corner, before Dyer put the Dons in front in the 26th minute.

Izale McLeod – back from a five-match ban - charged down Austin McCann's clearance and broke away quickly down the right before cutting inside Magpies' skipper Alan White and teeing up the unmarked Dyer to fire low past Deeney from 15 yards.

And then Lewington grabbed his first goal of the season to double the Dons' lead just five minutes later with a deflected 22-yard free-kick, after Mitchell had been brought down of the edge of the box.

Lewington's curling strike clipped the top of the wall and flew into the top corner, completely wrong-footing rooted keeper Deeney.

But the Dons' afternoon took a sour twist when midfield warhorse Mitchell was carried off on a stretcher clutching his ankle after winning a ferocious 50/50 tackle on the halfway line in the 38th minute.

And it got worse when Smith pulled a goal back for the Magpies from a harshly awarded penalty two minutes later.

Smith coolly sent Dons' keeper Baines the wrong way from the spot, after Sean O'Hanlon was adjudged to have pulled down Lee in the box as the pair prepared to contest a high ball into the box.

County burst out of the blocks in the second half and Smith should have equalised just three minutes after the re-start but he blasted Ross's low cross over the bar from eight yards.

Yet the Dons began to re-assert their authority on the game and Paul Butler fired wide from 12 yards after the County defence had only half-cleared McGovern's corner, and McGovern curled a 22-yard free-kick just over the bar in the 59th minute after McLeod had been brought down.

At the other end, Smith drilled just wide for County after Dons keeper Baines' punch had only reached the edge of the box.

But the Dons continued to threaten and the stretching McLeod came within a whisker of converting Dyer's chipped cross after McGovern's superb outside of the foot through ball had set Dyer away down the left.

Substitute Scott Taylor – who came on after McLeod took a knock – should have made it 3-1 to the Dons in the 85th minute but he headed Dyer's pin-point cross wide from seven yards after stealing in unmarked.

But Ross lashed a thunderous 30-yard drive against the post at the other end, before Hunt equalised for County in the 90th minute.

Dons keeper Baines flapped at a routine free-kick into the box and Lee headed it back across goal before Hunt stole in unmarked to head into the gaping net from close range.

And in a frantic finish, Mendes' 18-yard curler came back off the inside of the post as County hit the woodwork for the third time, before Wilbraham was denied by a sprawling save from Mapies keeper Deeney one-on-one deep into injury time.

Notts County: Deeney, Pipe (Silk 90), McCann (booked 45), Edwards, White (c) (booked 85), Lee, Parkinson (N'Toya 73), Hunt, Mendes, Ross, Smith. Subs: Pilkington, Somner, Martin, Silk, N'Toya.

MK Dons: Baines, J. Smith (booked 70), O'Hanlon, Butler (booked 39), Lewington, McGovern, Mitchell (G. Smith 38, booked 45), Wilbraham, Dyer, Platt (c), McLeod (Taylor 81). Subs: Harper, Stirling, G. Smith, Knight, Taylor.

Referee: Mr P Melin (Hampshire).

Attendance: 4,031 (656 Dons' fans).

By Jon Boyle

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NEXT MATCH:
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MK Dons - Boston Utd
National Hockey Stadium
15:00 03/03/2007

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"THE BEST WE HAVE PLAYED FOR A WHILE"

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Dons manager Martin Allen gave his view on the 2-2 draw at Notts County, and was in upbeat mood about his side's performance.

Goals from Lloyd Dyer and Dean Lewington had the Dons in a two-goal lead but Jay Lewis's penalty and Stephen Hunt's injury time leveller meant the points were shared.

Allen said: "It's very disappointing because we played so well, that was a very good team performance. We were looking pretty comfortable, not in any danger, we were passing the ball, keeping possession. We played very, very well.

"The penalty was two people going for the ball, they bumped into each other and I think the referee made a mistake.

"But even then we had another great chance to win the game when Scott Taylor put one just past the post and even at two-all Alby had a good chance but didn't make a good connection.

"The players kept going today, as they have been doing, and that is the best we have played for a little while. It's hard when you have to look at individual errors but I am not going to point the finger at anybody. There have been a few errors of late but I have been delighted with the way the players have acquitted themselves and there is still a long, long way to go. But that is how you have to play to get the points you need.

"Paul Mitchell's injury was particularly disappointing because he was playing very well in the middle of midfield today, but it looks like he's broken his leg. I'll keep my thoughts on the challenge to myself, the referee chose not to book the player, but I'll keep my thoughts to myself because it only ever costs me money. I've paid enough money to those people over time but if you were here you will understand why I'm making no comment.

"It can be difficult for the players, but the shining example at the end is that all our supporters stayed until the very end and clapped all our players off the pitch. So did I, because our players did great today, the supporters recognise that and so do I, We kept trying to attack, we have several players out with flu but they came in today and had a right go. The threat of Platt and McLeod up front, the pace of Dyer on left, I was proud of all of them.

"The setbacks we have had in the last few games will not break me and will not break the players I was proud of everyone today, players and supporters, because that is the way you have to perform. You cannot let these setbacks knock you over.

I thought Izale McLeod looked lively, he is always a threat getting in behind and he has great energy. He played well today and it is good to have him back. It was a brilliant pass for Lloyd Dyer's goal, absolutely brilliant, real top quality play

"Throughout the week we have talked about getting the ball down and play, moving it about the pitch and we saw some of that today.

"You have to go through these times to get to the good times. They will do and they will come out of it fine."



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Due to technical difficulties at Meadow Lane, we are as yet unable to provide the Dons World video of Martin Allen's interview. We will bring you the footage as soon as possible.

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MARTIN'S SATURDAY UPDATE

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Good evening everybody,

Not so long ago I left the hospital in Nottingham after visiting Paul Mitchell. Mitch has broken his leg just above the ankle and, without going into too much detail at this moment in time, there are other complications. He has a very serious injury, which is a real big blow. All my players, when they show commitment, whether they are in the team or not, are like members of my own family. We, as a club, will now do everything we can to ensure he has the very best consultant to do the operation. He will be in hospital in Nottingham for between seven and 10 days.

My team today were absolutely terrific, I am very proud of them and very happy with them. They are playing with much more confidence, they are trying to play the ball on the grass and they are playing with controlled aggression. Some individual errors in this whole week have cost us dear. However, now is not the time to hammer them, it is the time to support and encourage them. And it will turn.

There was a fine example at the end of today's game when our away following stood to a man and applauded the efforts of the players. I know the supporters are not stupid, and those people that went there recognised the way the team had played and that was very special for me and the players.

Without a shadow of a doubt, there is a special bond building between the players and the supporters and it is now my job to lift those players again and get ready for the next challenge.

Despite what I just heard about Mitch, and conceding that last minute goal, I am driving down the motorway more confident than ever.

Take care

Martin

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IN THE PICTURE - NOTTS COUNTY

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On his comeback to the Dons side, Izale McLeod sets about causing problems for the County defence.

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Paul Mitchell provides a typical committed performance in the Dons midfield.

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McLeod puts Lloyd Dyer clear to give the Dons the lead on 26 minutes.

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Dyer is congratulated by Clive Platt and Dean Lewington.

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Within six minutes, Lewington is celebrating again as his free-kick makes it two via a deflection.

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Dons players show their concern for a fallen team mate as Mitchell is carried off with a broken leg.


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With the Dons still 2-1 to the good, Platt continues to defend from the front.

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Substitute Scott Taylor sends a header just wide of the post.

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Lewington remains calm in possession as Wilbraham looks on.

И пак бе, и пак в 91 мин. то ми писна вече... :(

[marto.1986]

MK DONS U18S 2 ASTON VILLA U18S 1

Academy director Mike Dove expressed his delight as his under-18 side put in an excellent performance to beat Aston Villa.

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Liam Kelly's wonderful first-half strike and a second from Sam Baldock just after half time put the Dons in control before Villa's James Collins replied just before the hour mark.

But the young Dons held their nerve in the second half to claim the scalp of a Premiership club, and leave Dove smiling.

He said: "It's a great result against a big club, and one that beat us 3-0 earlier in the season.

"It's pleasing to see how the players have learned over the last few weeks. February has been a very busy month, with academy and reserve games the players have been playing twice a week and it has been a big test.

"In the last two academy games we drew with Watford then lost to Bristol City and both were games we should have won. The win against Villa shows they have learned from those games and that is very important."

The win came without striker Dan Powell, who missed out with illness, while Sam Collins was only just well enough to take a seat on the bench.

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The Dons were rewarded for a bright start to the game when Kelly gave them the lead on 25 minutes. A cross into the box was won brilliantly in the air by Stephane Koffi, allowing Kelly to rifle home a fine half volley from just inside the penalty area.

Baldock and Koffi failed to take advantage of decent openings before the break and Dove's side had to work hard to hold onto their lead at the break.

"I felt we were slightly naive in the final 10 minutes of the half," Dove said, "and it was frustrating from my point of view. We weren't keeping the ball in the right areas of the pitch to close out the half and were making life difficult for ourselves so I told them that at half time.

"We also spoke about Bristol City game when we had been a bit slack after half time. We needed to work hard to maintain the advantage we had."

Better than maintaining it, Baldock doubled it within three minutes with a left foot shot from the right side of the box.

Villa managed a consolation when they forced home a loose ball from a free kick but were unable to break the Dons down again as they sealed a morale boosting victory.

Престижна победа макар и на по-младите. ;-)

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SMUDGER IN TEAM OF THE WEEK

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Dons defender Jamie Smith has been named in the League Two Team of the Week after his performance at Notts County.

The 32-year-old full-back put in one of his best performances in a Dons shirt as the side grabbed another point towards their promotion target.

Dons manager Martin Allen said it was one of his side's best performances of late, and the judges saw no better example of that than in the shape of Jamie, who impressed with a determined performance down the Dons right.

The team in full:
Lee Jones (Darlington)

JAMIE SMITH (MK DONS)
Jamie Vincent (Swindon Town)
Scott Dann (Walsall)
Johnny Mullins (Mansfield Town)

Ritchie Humphreys (Hartlepool United)
Jordan Hadfield (Macclesfield Town)
Micah Hyde (Peterborough United)
Shaun Whalley (Accrington Stanley)

Craig Mackail-Smith (Peterborough United)
Scott McGleish (Wycombe Wanderers)

[marto.1986]

CHESHAM TICKETS

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Milton Keynes Dons travel to Chesham next Tuesday in the semi-final of the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup.

Having negotiated their way past Burnham in the last eight, the Dons will make to the trip to The Meadow to play Luther Blissett's side for a place in the final.

After reaching the final last season where they were beaten by Wycombe Wanderers, the Dons will be looking to go one better this term but they will face a big test against the Generals.

Tickets for Dons fans will be available on the night priced at £8 for adults, £5 for senior citizens and £2 for children under 16.

К'ва е тая купа бре, да не би да е по :basket:

[marto.1986]

THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT ;)

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Academy director Mike Dove says the future looks very bright at MK Dons after a hugely positive week.

The under-18's win against Aston Villa on Saturday came just days after 17-year-old Sam Baldock was handed his league debut by manager Martin Allen.

Baldock was an 80th-minute replacement for Leon Knight in the 1-1 draw with Mansfield last Tuesday, a big boost for the Academy as it continues to develop players for the professional ranks.

This season has also seen a league debut for defender Sam Page, 18, while Sam Collins, 17, signed a professional contract in January.

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Dove said: "With a quarter of the season to go, we're feeling really good about what is going on at the Academy.

"It was great to see Sam Baldock, at just 17, making his league debut last week and Sam Collins has done superbly as well.

"In addition to that, we also have Dan Powell who, at 15 years of age, is continuing to play reserve team football with and against established professionals.

"We have schoolboys developing at younger age-groups from seven to 16 and, without going into too much detail, I am very confident about the quality coming through at all ages."

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The Academy work begins at the club's Player Development Centre, where youngsters at under seven and under eight levels have the safe surroundings of the club's indoor facility at Woughton in which to play. But at such a tender age, the focus is more on enjoyment of playing football, and having a secure location in which to do it.

MIke added: "The developemt centre is very promising and we are working with the local youth league, not only in providing opportunities for players of a high standard, but in inviting local under eight teams into train and play in our excellent facilities.

"Full credit must go to Simon Dwight, who has worked very hard to create this positive learning environment for the boys to develop.

"The positive work of the Academy is an ongoing process and the supporters have started to see results this season. As well as Sam Baldock, Sam Page has made his league debut this season and he is now out on loan gaining valuable experience of competitive men's football.

"Even at international level Kieran Murphy, a fellow Academy graduate, has been with the Republic of Ireland setup from under-15 level and has most recently been selected for their under-21 squad.

"The results we are seeing are thanks to the hard work of all the staff and everybody involved with the Academy, and it is very encouraging to see the club's continued commitment to giving opportunities to its young players."

MURPHY ON TARGET

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MK Dons' young defender Kieran Murphy scored the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland's u-21 side won their opening fixture in the Madeira tournament on Tuesday.

Murphy thumped home a header from Jim O'Brien's corner to sink Slovakia after coming on as a half-time substitute for Arsenal's Joe O'Cearuill.

Dons winger Jonathan Hayes, on loan from Reading until the end of the season, also got a taste of the action, coming on at half time for Glenavon's David Bracken.

The two helped the Irish side keep up their outstanding record in a competition they have won twice in the last three years.

Manager Don Given told the FAI's Official Website: "I thought we were the better side throughout.

"Ian Morris was immense in midfield. That's as good a performance as I've seen from him.

"Billy Clarke's pace caused them real problems but he is going home after this game so we've got to cope without him now.

"At 1-0 anything could happen so it would have been nice settle it with another goal but overall I was very happy."

Given's side will face Portugal in the second match of the compeititon on Wednesday, kick off 4pm.

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Crocked Mitchell to be handed new deal

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PAUL Mitchell could be out of action for up to a year after breaking his leg at Notts County on Saturday. Picture: Phil Smith

KIND-hearted MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman will hand Paul Mitchell a new contract despite his horrific broken leg, and insisted: "It's our moral responsibility."

The 25-year-old midfielder – whose contract expires in the summer – will be out for a year after his left leg was broken by a strong tackle from Stephen Hunt in the Dons' 2-2 draw at Notts County last Saturday.

But Winkelman has refused to turn his back on Mitchell despite the career-threatening injury, and has vowed to give him another year to get back fit and playing again.

Winkelman told the Citizen: "We're looking at supporting Mitch to make sure he makes a full and speedy
recovery, and if that means extending his contract then we will do it.

"He got injured giving his all for the club and as such the club has a moral responsibility to look after him and make sure he gets back playing again.

"We'll sit down and talk to him when he gets back to Milton Keynes."

Mitchell has undergone surgery on his leg at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, where he will remain for the next few days while he recovers.

Dons manager Martin Allen heaped praise on Winkelman for his caring stance, and admitted he is one of a kind in the cut-throat world of football.

Allen said: "Paul has undergone his operation and will be out for about a year due to the nature and position of the break just above his ankle.

"The chairman has assured me and Paul that even though he's out of contract this summer, he will be looked after and supported right through his rehabilitation.

"I can assure all our supporters and players that there aren't many chairmen like him around."

By Jon Boyle
01 March 2007

[marto.1986]

BOX CLEVER

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With work at the Milton Keynes Dons' awesome new stadium continuing at great speed, the sheer majesty of stadium:mk is starting to become apparent.

The UEFA Four Star facility, set to open in July 2007, will be the new home for football in the city and will rival anything in UK stadium design, or that around Europe.

Some of the most impressive features of the Denbigh development, are the outstanding executive boxes it houses. Capable of holding up to 10 people, they provide a match experience like no other, the exclusive way to support the Dons.

The executive box package includes:

- A 10-person box in the west stand of stadium:mk (for league games plus rounds one and two of both the FA Cup and League Cup competitions)
- Three reserved car-parking spaces within the stadium site
- Your own private viewing balcony to stay in touch with the action
- LCD television screen linked to all stadium output
- Half-time drinks and refreshments
- Access to the exclusive upper-level bar
- Discounted rates at the stadium hotel
- Option on you box for subsequent cup games and concerts

Such is the demand for these superb facilities, the first level of boxes have already sold out for next season as supporters scamble to be a part of the action. In order to accomodate demand, the club have brought forward the sale of second level boxes, scheduled to open in December. It may seem some way off, but with the rate at which the first level of boxes sold out, those interested should apply quickly to avoid disappointment.

WHIT'S THURSDAY UPDATE

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Good evening everybody,

After the game at Notts County last Saturday, everybody was shocked to hear the news about the extent of Paul Mitchell's injury. It is very unfortunate but these things happen in football and it was a typically committed challenge from Mitch. Having spoken to Mitch and visited him since, he knows that he has the backing of not only his family, but every single person at this football club and everybody connected with it. When he does manage to escape the clutches of hospital food, we cannot wait to see him around the football club again.

After a disappointing weekend following an injury to a fellow professional, we have now had to put it behind us and continue our preperation for what will be a difficult game against Boston United on Saturday.

Part of that preparation involved an afternoon of paintballing on Tuesday, where we split into two teams for arm to arm combat. Needless to say, there were a few bumps and bruises, probably in the wrong regions of the body. All the banter was good and it was an opportunity to have a day's release from normal training.

I've just been told that part of this interview has already been conducted, so see the manager's programme notes on Saturday for the conclusion!

All the best

Whit

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MARTIN'S THURSDAY UPDATE

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Good evening,

I'm sat in the back of a car on my way to Norwich, proudly wearing my club tie, to do an interview for Anglia Television, which goes out tonight. Sitting in the back of this car, being chauffeur-driven, it don't quite feel right to me. But it has given me a chance to sit back, relax, look out the window and I have found myself repeatedly thinking how exciting our situation is with 12 games to go. Of course, there have been ups and downs but now, with a near fully-fit squad, I sense amongst the players and staff that they are ready to enter the stadium for the sprint from this long marathon. Paul Mitchell's injury has stimulated everybody, and given everyone a bit extra.

I'm looking forward to getting this done tonight and, after visiting Manchester University on Tuesday and having a lecture about maths, I am going to try, within the conversation, to mention the word "polynomial"! What it means, I do not know, but who cares?

Take Care

Martin

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HASTINGS JOINS SAINTS ON LOAN

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Milton Keynes Dons can confirm that striker John Hastings has joined Conference side St Albans City on-loan.

Hastings will be at Clarence Park until the end of the season although the club have secured a 28-day recall should Hastings be needed for the League Two run-in.

St Albans are currently battling relegation from the Conference and will be hoping Hastings can recover the prolific form that tempted Martin Allen to sign him from Tooting and Mitcham United in the summer.

The 22-year-old striker has been troubled by a thigh problem that has restricted him to 10 first team appearances this season and will use the spell with the Saints to gain some much-needed match sharpness.

Чао, Хастингс. :(

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V BOSTON UNITED

TEAM NEWS
Dons will welcome back skipper Keith Andrews after he missed the draw at Notts County with a one-match suspension. Andrews could go straight into the side as a replacement for the unfortunate Paul Mitchell, who suffered a broken left leg at Meadow Lane and is looking at a year on the sidelines while he recovers.

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Dons manager Martin Allen revealed in the week that there was a doubt over striker Izale McLeod who came off against the Magpies with ankle trouble. Leon Knight and Scott Taylor will be on standby if the Dons' leading scorer doesn't recover in time.

Boston manager Steve Evans has a long list of injuries hampering his side's battle against the drop. One man definitely out for the visitors is midfielder Stephen Vaughan, who will miss at least two months with ankle ligament damage. Midfielder Simon Rusk has been ruled out for the rest of this term while Shane Nicholson, David Gailbraith, Richie Ryan and Stewart Talbot are all likely to miss the trip to Milton Keynes. Mark Greaves and Francis Green both missed the Hartlepool game last week and are rated as 50-50 for Saturday.

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FORM
The Dons are unbeaten in their last four and have only lost once at home in the last eight games. The last three games have seen them pegged back as late goals have denied them a win on each occasion but Allen described last week's performance at Notts County as "the best we have played for a while". The remain three points off an automatic promotion spot.

Hovering dangerously above the drop zone, the Pilgrims are without a win in eight after defeat at home to league-leaders Hartlepool United last week. A draw at Peterborough thanks to Nathan Joynes' goal looked to have stemmed the tide after three consecutive defeats, including a 6-0 thumping at home to Grimsby, but they remain in immediate danger. Their last success was a 1-0 win at home to Accrington in early January. They have only won twice away all season and with Wrexham trailing them by a point with a game in hand, Boston need to start winning - fast. :028: :028:


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LAST TIME OUT
The Dons ground out a determined 1-0 win at York Street at the end of August in a fiery encounter between the two sides. Clive Platt's second half-header from Dean Lewington's cross proved the difference and the Dons defender magnificently with 10 men following the controversial dismissal of Izale McLeod with 10 minutes to go.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 8/15
Draw 11/4
Boston United 9/2

Прогноза: 1

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN

MK DONS: Adolfo Baines, Jamie Smith, Dean Lewington, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Clive Platt, Izale McLeod, Keith Andrews (c), Aaron Wilbraham, Lloyd Dyer, Paul Butler.
Subs: Jude Stirling, Gary Smith, Leon Knight, Scott Taylor, Lee Harper.

BOSTON UNITED: Andy Marriott, Paul Ellender (c), Mark Greaves, Drewe Broughton, Nathan Joynes, David Farrell, Jamie Stevens, Albert Jarrett, Ernie Cooksie, Colin Cryan, Bradley Thomas.
Subs: Trevor Benjamin, Francis Green, David Galbraith, Jamie Clarke, Stewart Talbot.

Тимът постигнал така ценната победа! :cool: :fans_bg: :bgflag:

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 3 Boston Utd 2
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Date : Sat 03 Mar 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 6605
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League
Two Referee : T Bates

Click Here For Detailed Match Stats (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchCentre/0,,10420~33840,00.html)

Goals :
Platt 3 Thomas 20
McLeod 75 Broughton 32
Platt 84 :D :D :D



Match Report

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Clive Platt came up with a late winner for MK Dons as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a win over Boston.

Platt hooked in with five minutes to go from an Aaron Wilbraham knockdown as the Dons put weeks of late heartbreak behind them to secure a valuable three points.

Platt had opened the scoring on three minutes before Bradley Thomas and Drewe Broughton had the Pilgrims in front at the break.

But a sensational goal from Izale McLeod with 15 minutes to go made for a grandstand finale and Platt came up with the winner in front of 6,605 fans at The Ground.

The welcome sign of Keith Andrews leading the Dons out of the tunnel at The Ground after a one-match suspension was made all the more poignant by the man whose place he took. With Paul Mitchell recovering from a successful operation on a broken leg in a Nottingham hospital, his team mates saluted their fallen colleague with custom-made "4 Mitch" t-shirts in the warm-up, and the Cowshed sang his name prior to kick-off.

Both were warm gestures for Mitchell, but better was to come after just three minutes when Platt gave the Dons the lead. The ever-alert Andrews spotted the chance of a quick throw-in from Jamie Smith and delivered a drilled, flat cross from the right, Platt climbing above Jamie Stevens to accurately head into the top corner.

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To a man, the entire Dons 11 ran to bench to hold Mitchell's shirt aloft in a genuinely touching moment, prompting another chorus from the home support.

It was a lightning start from Allen's side and the whirlwind attack continued, with McLeod at the eye of the storm. First the Dons striker saw his instinctive shot saved by Andy Marriott after a brilliant burst from Smith down the right, then his left-foot 25-yarder flew wide after cutting in off the same flank.

The home side were rampant though former Don Albert Jarrett did find enough time away from chasing a dominant Andrews to keep Adolfo Baines' gloves warm with a couple of long range drives.

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But just when the home side looked at their most dominant, they conceded from a set piece. Jarrett's 20th-minute corner from the right headed for a crowd at the near post, from which Thomas emerged to head past a stretching Baines.

It was a sucker punch for Allen's men but they didn't let it stop their momentum as Andrews and Smith combined to good effect again to give Dyer shooting space down the right, but his deflected shot went just wide.

Butler thumped a header against the bar from the resulting corner and it seemed a matter of time before the Dons regained the lead, before Boston struck from another set piece on 32 minutes. Smith's foul on Jarrett earned him a caution and allowed Colin Cryan to deliver from just inside the Dons half. Nathan Joynes won the flick inside the box and Broughton hit an unstoppable left-foot drive into the top corner on the turn.

That did change the tone of the game and it could have been worse had Broughton evaded the assistant's flag when tapping in Jarrett's cross from the right six minutes later.

After having a hand in both goals and almost creating a third, the Dons will have been glad to see the back of Jarrett, who limped off before the break with an ankle injury without re-emerging for the second period.

While Ernie Cooksie's long range strike bounced off the chest of Baines to safety, the Dons created little at the start of the second period, prompting Allen to introduce Jude Stirling, Gary Smith and Leon Knight to try to force a breakthrough.

Having seen a header meet the same fate just before the break, Sean O'Hanlon winced again as his shot from Gary Smith's corner was hacked off the line by David Farrell.

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McLeod hadn't had much to feed off until this point, but he scored a sensational equaliser with a trademark raid from the left.

Knight lost a boot fighting for possession in midfield and Andrews sent a cracking ball out to McLeod, who teased Mark Greaves this way and that before bending a majestic right foot shot into the top corner.

Boston were rocked and the Dons could smell blood, seeming to find the extra energy to win the 50-50 tackles in midfield and provide a threat on the break.

Knight again was involved, taking a short corner with Andrews before clipping a lovely ball into the box as Dons attackers waiting to scrap for it. Wilbraham scrapped harder than any other, cushioning the ball nicely, and Platt reacted instantly to hook the ball home from six yards.

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Full League Table (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/LeagueTable/0,,10420,00.html)

Next Match:
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Peterborough - MK Dons
London Road (PET)
17:00 03/03/2007

Най-после победа, измъчена но победа... :friends:

[marto.1986]

FOOTBALL LEAGUE AWARDS

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Sunday evening sees the second annual Football League Awards, with the Dons in with a chance in three catagories.

Striker Izale McLeod will be one of the front runners for the League Two Player of the Year award, leading the division's scoring charts with 18 goals this season.

McLeod's superb solo goal against Boston on Saturday, his 18th this term, will have done his chances no harm at all but it's not just the on-field awards the Dons have a chance to scoop.

The club have also been nominated for the Best Marketing Campaign award after the decision to give away free away shirts with every advanced season-ticket sale last summer.

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The club's final nomination comes in the catagory of Best Kit Design. The Marshall Amplification-sponsored kit designed by the club with Surridge Sports has been popular amongst supporters this season and has impressed the judges enough to make the final cut.

The highlights of tonight's ceremony will be shown on Sky Sports 1, at 6.30pm on Thursday 8 March.

[MANCHESTER_UNITED1878]

Специални благодарности на МК ДОНС за победата над Бостън-донесоха ми печелба :d Макар и с късмет за девет минути успяха да обърнат мача.Ако не греша вече са трети,след загубите на Суиндън и Линкълн,и имат шанс за директна промоция без да играят баражи.Дано да успеят.Желая им успех.;) ;)

[marto.1986]

Специални благодарности на МК ДОНС за победата над Бостън-донесоха ми печелба :d Макар и с късмет за девет минути успяха да обърнат мача.Ако не греша вече са трети,след загубите на Суиндън и Линкълн,и имат шанс за директна промоция без да играят баражи.Дано да успеят.Желая им успех.;) ;)

Еее още един пич :yahoo:


Браво!!! :jester: Ще взема да основа фен клуб в България за Донс. :153:

Е как няма да обърнеме ний мач, кои бяха Бостън :1087: обаче съм забелязал, че това не го правиме за пръв път, дано ни стане навик! :P:

[marto.1986]

IZALE SCOOPS LEAGUE TWO AWARD
Dons striker Izale McLeod named League Two Player of the Year at Football League Awards in London...

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Milton Keynes Dons striker Izale McLeod has been named League Two Player of the Year at the annual Football League Awards in London.

McLeod, 22, picked up the gong at Sunday night's grand ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, in the middle of a sensational season.

The prolific Dons marksman leads the League Two scoring charts this season with 18 goals, 21 in all competitions, and has been the spearhead of Martin Allen's side's promotion charge this term.

His latest effort, a wonderful individual goal against Boston on Saturday, helped the Dons turn around a 2-1 half-time deficit to win 3-2.

Other big winners on the night included West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jason Koumas and Scunthorpe United's Billy Sharp, who collected the Championship and League One awards respectively.

Southampton full-back Gareth Bale was named Football League Young Player of the Year while Barnsley's Joe Ledley won Goal of the Year for his effort against Cardiff in August.

The other catagories in which MK Dons were nominated, Best Marketing Campaign and Best Kit Design, were won by Norwich City and Burnley respectively.

The club extends its congratulations to Izale, and to all the winners on the night.

See the Football League Website (http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10794~990458,00.html) for the full list of winners.

:dance3: Най-добрия!!! :dance3:

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - BOSTON

Saturday saw the Dons return to an automatic promotion spot courtesy of an action-packed win over Boston United at the Ground - here's the match in pictures.

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Dons skipper Keith Andrews tussles for the ball

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Sean O'Hanlon gets up typically well to beat Boston striker Drewe Broughton to yet another header

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Paul Butler beats Andy Marriott to the ball, only for his header to cannon back off the crossbar

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It was definitely a battle for the Dons on Saturday - as Clive Platt's tattered shirt will testify

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After the first goal, Paul Butler, Clive Platt and Izale McLeod hold aloft their tribute shirt for Paul Mitchell

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Aaron Wilbraham gets away from Ernie Cooksey. :cool:

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Following Boston's fightback, Izale McLeod produces something special to level the scores late on...

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...and heads off to celebrate with Lloyd Dyer...

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...before joining boss Martin Allen on the touchline

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Cometh the hour, cometh the man - Clive Platt claims the winning goal with just moments left on the clock

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Martin Allen shows gives his own mark of recognition to Mitch after the Dons steal the three points late on

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The South Stand show their approval at the victory

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As does the Gaffer, who makes clear his delight

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The lads come together again at the final whistle to wish Mitch the best as he recovers from serious injury

[marto.1986]

Focus on...
IZALE MCLEOD

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Dons striker and newly-crowned League Two Player of the Year Izale McLeod says he would give his award back now in exchange for promotion to League One.

McLeod, 22, scooped the gong at Sunday night's Football League Awards incorporating FourFourTwo's Top 50 Football League Players, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

The England under-21 international was ranked 36th, the highest position for a League Two player, earning him the divisional award.

But McLeod, who has fired 21 goals for the Dons already this season, hopes the award proves to be just a bonus in a successful season for the club.

He said: "I'd trade it in for promotion any day. Personal awards are an added bonus if you achieve what you want as a team.

They said...

"If my team mates didn't provide me with the chances I wouldn't have scored anywhere near as many goals as I have."

IZALE MCLEOD speaks to www.mkdons.com

"I wouldn't be able to do what I do without my team mates, who play a major part in me scoring the goals. If they didn't provide me with the chances I wouldn't have scored anywhere near as many goals as I have.

"It's a great honour personally, but the main objective for this season is to get promoted. If we can achieve that it would make the award the icing on the cake."

The award comes in the same season that McLeod broke the 20-goal barrier for the first time having bagged 18 in both the previous campaigns, and he says it is down to his growth under Martin Allen.

"It can only be put down to hard work. This is my third season with the club now and I have always scored goals but I now feel there is a greater maturity to my game where I have become more of a team player. I think that is evident on the pitch.

"At the end of the day you have to go out there and do your job for the team, it is my job to score goals and I think I have proven I can do that in League One and now League Two.

"We want to get back to League One so hopefully we can get there and I can be banging some goals in next season."

MARTIN'S MONDAY UPDATE

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Good afternoon,

This morning at the training ground, we had a very special presentation to all the players and staff from Izale McLeod, to thank them all for what they have done to help him. It must be said, all the players and staff deserve a lot of credit for the development and improvement of Izale. Of course we were also chuffed that his efforts have been recognised and it was a great moment for our club and for him when he was chosen as League Two Player of the Year.

A special mention today must go to the staff who have been working such long hours, especially on Sundays. Yesterday morning another 200 season tickets were bought for the new stadium. The guided tours have given our supporters the chance to view the future so a lot of credit and big thanks have to go to everyone in the team off the field, who have all been playing their part to the full.

A special mention today must also go to Danny Wilson and Notts County Football Club. Danny popped in to see Mitch at the hospital in Nottingham, as did the Notts County physio and a few of their players, while their manager Steve Thompson has been on the phone often to enquire about Paul's injury. Paul has been chuffed by the response. I have written to both Danny and Steve Thompson and both those men are full credit to their clubs and their families to take the time out for Mitch.

I cannot yet agree to any end of season dates, for a function of any type, because we don't know when the end of the season is! It's as simple as that. When we know what we are doing, something can be sorted, and something will be sorted. Let's get the job done first then deal with the other stuff after. But something will happen.

On Friday afternoon, I let John Hastings go out on loan to St Albans until the end of the season. I do have a recall on John after one month if I wish to call him back. But he needs games, and Colin Lippiatt, the manager at St Albans is a good friend of mine, just as nearly all the managers are. I am sure John can help St Albans and St Albans can help John.

Tomorrow night, we have the semi final of the Berks and Bucks Cup and I am playing a strong team. Some players need to play in a competitive match and get minutes under their belt. I have included in the squad Lee Harper, George Bankole, Jude Stirling, Gary Smith, Gareth Edds, Drissa Diallo, Scott Taylor, Jonny Hayes, Sam Baldock and Kieran Murphy.

Lastly, I was delighted on Saturday for all the players and supporters to win that game. The happiness at the end of all the players was quite clear as the supporters clapped and cheered them off the pitch. My challenge to the players before the game was: "What do the supporters want from you today?" I asked them this question at half past one while we were all sat in the Cowshed. I wanted the players to feel what it was like, and to get the real feeling of being in there behind the goal. At 2-1 down with 15 minutes to play, there was never any doubt in my mind that we would go on to win the game. The crowd kept going, so did the players and all the players played their part.

Take care

Martin

[MANCHESTER_UNITED1878]

Еее още един пич :dancingchristmas: :happysanta: :yahoo:


Браво!!! :jester: Ще взема да основа фен клуб в България за Донс. :153:

Е как няма да обърнеме ний мач, кои бяха Бостън :1087: обаче съм забелязал, че това не го правиме за пръв път, дано ни стане навик! :P:


То добра идея да основеш фен-клуб на МК ДОНС,ама да не стане,че единствените членуващи ще бъдем аз и ти :D :D :028: :028:
Айде успех срещу Питърбъро и Макълсфийлд.Единия мач мисля да го играя,тъй че Доновете да внимават:P: :)

[marto.1986]

То добра идея да основеш фен-клуб на МК ДОНС,ама да не стане,че единствените членужащи ще бъдем аз и ти :D :D :028: :028:
Айде успех срещу Питърбъро и Макълсфийлд.Единия мач мисля да го играя,тъй че Доновете да внимават:P: :)

Е как бре поне 15 (000 :1087: ) човека сме! :P: Ето ти го Енергото (Аеца :D ) Scouse... хм кои бяха ония 14 хиляди и нещо не мога да се сетя... :hmmm: И на теб късмет, ще ти бъдем Донори... :153:

[MANCHESTER_UNITED1878]

ще ти бъдем Донори... :153:

Какво ще ми дадете?:) Понеже си в групата на специалистите,можеш ли да направиш емотикон с емблемата на МК ДОНС?:D

[marto.1986]

Какво ще ми дадете?:) Понеже си в групата на специалистите,можеш ли да направиш емотикон с емблемата на МК ДОНС?:d
Ми пари много ясно ще ти дадът :153: като заложиш за тях естествено! :153:

Емотикони аз не мога да правя :d ако майната се съгласи :153:

[marto.1986]

CHESHAM UNITED 1 MK DONS 3

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Milton Keynes Dons won through to the final of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup with a 3-1 win at Chesham United.

Goals from Nicky Rizzo, Scott Taylor and Sam Baldock were enough to overcome Luther Blissett's Southern League side, who had drawn level through Danny Burnell in the first half.

With a Dons side including as many first teamers as this one, Chesham could be forgiven for being forced onto the back foot early on, as the away side made light of a bobbly surface with some slick passing moves.

Chesham didn't seem to be overawed though, and forward Danny Burnell made space for himself as the ball sat up nicely on the edge of the box, only to see his half volley skew wide.

The Dons started to turn up the pressure as Gary Smith and Gareth Edds started to dominate in midfield and pick dangerous passes out to both wings. Both Jonathan Hayes and Rizzo created chances for Taylor and twice he was denied by Niedzwiecki before Hayes conjured an opening on 28 minutes.

The Irish under-21 international jinked his way past Matt Skinner down the right before crossing for Taylor, whose header off the post was slammed in by Rizzo.

A goal to the good and the Dons went to sleep from a set piece as Chesham drew level a minute later. Coyle's corner from the right was headed on by skipper Marcus Gross and stabbed in at the far post by the lively Burnell.

It was a reminder to the Dons that there was a game here to be won and they responded well. Hayes' stooped to flick a brilliant header off the bar from Rizzo's free-kick before

Hayes was everywhere and it was no surprise when he orchastrated the Dons second on 36 minutes. Sent on a lightning break by the awareness of Rizzo, Hayes took one touch before splitting the defence with ball for Taylor. There was never any doubt as to the result, Taylor rounding Niedzwiecki neatly and slotting home.

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But Chesham refused to lose heart and worked with what possession they had to create a chance before the break. Burnell and Coyle combined well down the right before Coyle's cross was smashed goalwards by Sam Byfield and Drissa Diallo made a timely block.

Burnell again proved a menace after the break, getting something on the end of a Coyne cross to force a fine save by replacement Ademola Bankole before the Dons ended the game as a contest on 56 minutes. Niedzwiecki got nowhere near Liam Kelly's right wing cross and Baldock rose to punish him with a header from five yards.

Edds had a shot cleared off the line by Skinner as the Dons threatened to run away with like a dog with a bone, Chesham wouldn't give it up. Ross Lafayette slammed a header goalwards only to see Kelly hack it off the line, before stretching Bankole with a right foot shot just after.

Dons looked to finish the game on the break and Hayes and Rizzo should have made more of a clean break late on, allowing Skinner and Gross to get back and cover, and Chesham substitute Akino Paige somehow scooped over from 10 yards with the goal at his mercy.

Взехме и таз купа бре... :strong: Купата е по :basket:

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S THURSDAY UPDATE


Good afternoon,

This week has seen a great semi-final win against Chesham, away from home, in the Berks & Bucks Cup and we now have a cup final to look forward to on Monday 7 May. The attitude and commitment of all the professionals involved was outstanding. It's always easy to say "they get well paid so they should play well anyway." But of course, if you are not in the first team and are sent off to Chesham on a Tuesday night, with no crowd, it's not always easy.

I can now, this afternoon, confirm that all players and staff will be attending the dinner at Wilton Hall on, Sunday 6th May, for the club's end-of-season function. I did say that the results over the next month or so would determine exactly what we were doing, so that is a night to put in the diary.

We are now preparing to play against the Chelsea of this division. They have spent big money to bring in some very good players, players I have admired for a long time but could not afford. Forget league tables, with the amount of money they have spent, there is no doubt in my mind that we are the underdogs going into this fixture.

It ain't been the easiest of weeks, but these challenges are sent to test us, and it's how you cope and manage in the tricky times that is the true test of a man.

Take care and see you on Saturday for the short trip to Chelsea.

Martin.

Каква е тази купа бе? Бе доколкото схващам ще играем финал на 7 май срещу Челси, така ли?! Яко... :D ако е така де... ;)

[marto.1986]

FINAL will be played on Monday 7th May 2007, Kick Off 3.00pm at Adams Park, Wycombe Wanderers FC

Maidenhead Utd v Milton Keynes Dons

Повече на: http://www.berks-bucksfa.com/countyCups/Seniorcup/seniorcup.htm

Явно пак не съм познал :don't know: иди ги разбери тея... :don't know:

[AlcoholicA]

Охх , Мартине , Мартине ........... :153: :153: :153:

Ще играете срещу Челсито на дивизията , а не срещу истинското Челси ... :153:

Тоест , това трябва да бъде най-добрият и финансово обезпечен отбор в дивизията си ... :153:

Друг е въпроса , че аз за първи път го чувам , ако се замисля така по-дълбоко ... :153: :153:

Айде успех , тея явно са сериозен отбор ! :153:

[marto.1986]

Мерси, алкохоличе... :153: не всеки е така добре развит англичанин... :153:

Челсито в дивизията си?! :D 13 място в Southern Division :suicide: Ще видим... :153: Имаме и там няколко играча... :153: Ще видим кой - кого! :153: Надявам се 0 - 1!!! :153:

[marto.1986]

TAYLOR LOANED TO BRENTFORD

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MK Dons striker Scott Taylor has joined League One Brentford on a one-month loan deal.

The 30-year-old has made 34 appearances for the Dons this season in all competitions, most of which have come as a substitute and he scored the second in the Dons 3-1 Berks & Bucks Cup win over Chesham United on Tuesday.

Dons manager Martin Allen has agreed to the move in order to give Taylor some first team action, and he will be looking to help the Scott Fitzgerald's Bees in their battle against the drop from League One.

Taylor goes straight into the squad for Brentford's trip to in-form Bristol City on Saturday.

[marto.1986]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/local_radio/ - Все пак някой ако се поинтересува от Донс... и разбира английски (като АлкохоликА :153:) може да слуша мача с/у Питърбъро.

[marto.1986]

Peterborough 4 Milton Keynes Dons 0 :fing20: :fing20: :fing20: :fing20:
Date : Sat 10 Mar 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : London Road (PET)
Attendance : 5880
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : D Whitestone

Click Here For Detailed Match Stats (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchCentre/0,,10420~33874,00.html)

Red Cards :
Blackett 70


Goals :
Gain 25
Strachan 39
Mackail-Smith 79
Butcher 85


Match Report

Peterborough United chalked up a deserved third win a row, as they ended MK Dons five game unbeaten run.

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Goals from Peter Gain, Gavin Strachan, Craig Mackail-Smith and Richard Butcher fired big-spending Posh to victory, despite having defender Shane Blackett dismissed for a slap on Aaron Wilbraham.

Illness to Dean Lewington meant a change-round in the Dons starting line-up. Lloyd Dyer reverted to left-back, a position he frequented on-loan at QPR last season, Jon-Paul McGovern ahead of him, Jamie Smith pushed up to right midfield and Drissa Diallo coming in at right back.

As expected, Peterborough were unchanged for the third game in a row, with big-money strikers George Boyd and Craig Mackail-Smith the pair charged with beating the returning Lee Harper in the Dons goal. Former Don Craig Morgan took up his spot on the right of a three-man defence.

Posh started the brighter on a tight, bobbly pitch and Dons' concentration had to be spot on to avoid going behind. But there was little they could have done had Mackail-Smith's well-executed bicycle kick found the net rather than the foot of the post on three minutes.

The warning signs were there for the Dons when Mackail-Smith ran through on to Ben Futcher's pass and forced an excellent save from Harper, but from the striker's next involvement, Posh took the lead.

Running at the Dons defence, Mackail-Smith was fouled by Keith Andrews but a good advantage from referee Dean Whitestone allowed Boyd to shoot from the right. His shot was well saved by Harper but Gain followed up to do the rest from six yards.

Having lost Smith before the goal, Jude Stirling's introduction took the reigns off Dyer and the Dons started to cause a few problems. Twice Izale McLeod got at Morgan only to see his efforts blocked and Dyer made a useful break down the same flank.

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But just as Allen's side were finding some rhythm, Posh hit them with a killer second. Adam Newton's deep cross was only partially cleared by Diallo and Sean O'Hanlon, the ball falling nicely for Strachan to rifle into the roof of the net from 12 yards.

Half-time saw the introduction of Leon Knight as the Dons went for broke, and within minutes he had leapt high above the Posh defence only to miscue his header.

Posh looked happy to play on the break and as Allen's side pushed on, McLeod went close when his left-foot shot was pushed round the post by 'keeper Mark Tyler.

The breaks were always likely to come and the first was a four-on-two the Dons did well to survive as Andrews and O'Hanlon forced Mackail-Smith wide and his shot flew over.

With the game seemingly in their control, Peterborough gave the Dons a lifeline when Blackett completely lost control with 20 minutes to play. With no apparent provocation, the Posh defender slapped Aaron Wilbraham right under Mr Whitestone's nose and it was no surprise when a red card was brandished.

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It gave the Dons a lift and Platt's turn and deflected shot from the edge of the box nearly got them one back but for a full-stretch save from Tyler.

But Mackail-Smith put the game beyond doubt on 80 minutes. With the Dons short-handed in defence, the Posh striker was able to nip inside O'Hanlon before firing in a shot that squirmed under Lee Harper, despite his best attempts to keep it out.

That ended any hopes of a comeback, and when Butcher raced clear to make to four, it only served to rub salt in the wounds for the 1174 Dons that had followed their team up the A1 to see it.

It was a day to forget, summed up by substiture Jonny Hayes at the end, who shook his head in disbelief as his curling shot from the edge of the box bounced off both posts to safety.



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MK Dons vs. Macclesfield Town
National Hockey Stadium, 21 : 45 (BG Time)

Малеее... ако не биеме в понеделник не виждам как може да се бориме за промоция...

[marto.1986]

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:028:

Заповядайте емотикон на Донс! :fans_bg: :P: :P:

Майна сложи го за емотикон, моля ти се! :D

[marto.1986]

PAGE LOAN EXTENDED

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Young MK Dons defender Sam Page will stay with Cambridge United until the end of the season after his loan was extended today.

Page joined the U's on a one-month deal at the beginning of February and has impressed in his six appearances for the Conference side so far.

The 19-year-old has helped United in their battle against relegation, with Saturday's defeat to Altrincham their first in six games since his arrival.

Due to the success he has had, Dons manager Martin Allen has agreed to let Page stay at the Abbey Stadium until the end of the season, on the condition that he is available on a 24-hour call-back should the Dons need him for their League Two run-in.

Леле, леле... :fing20:

[marto.1986]

Allen expects McLeod exit

MK Dons boss Martin Allen has told skysports.com he is resigned to losing star striker Izale McLeod.

The 22-year-old has hit 21 goals this season sparking interest from a host of clubs including Manchester City, Norwich and Derby.

"I've no doubt he will probably be leaving in the summer," said Allen.

"We made a promise to each other at the start of the season that was that and we were both committed to the cause, and that we would review things as we went on. He has stuck to that brilliantly.

"I thought I'd lose him in the January transfer window, though luckily that has passed and he is still here and still scoring goals, but I don't doubt the speculation will start once the season is over."

McLeod's temperament has been brought into question after three dismissals and six yellow cards this season.

"Izale is a tenacious and difficult forward, and it is that tenacity that has made him the prolific front-man he is," added Allen.

"I'd never dream of taking that out of his game, I just wonder how many goals he would have clocked up now had he not been forced to serve those suspensions."

Meanwhile, Allen has confirmed Ben Chorley no longer figures in his plans at the National Hockey Stadium.

The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Gillingham and Allen says he could make the move permanent in the summer.

Източник: skysports.com (www.skysports.com)

Пфу :mad: , дано не си иде през лятото... :(

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Днес за първи път искам М.К.Донс да победят :d Писах ги 1 ;-) Гледайте да бийте Макълсфилд :p:

[marto.1986]

Днес за първи път искам М.К.Донс да победят :d Писах ги 1 ;-) Гледайте да бийте Макълсфилд :p:

Лол... :cool: Очарован съм... :D на какво се дължи тази чест... :028: И аз преди време залагах ама нещо повече... не... :punish:

Споко бре, ще бием, влизаме във форма (уж, пък докога?) при такава нужда от точки... :cool:

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V MACCLESFIELD TOWN

TEAM NEWS
Dons look likely to be without defender Jamie Smith after the in-form full-back limped off after 21 minutes of Saturday's defeat at Peterborough. It could mean Drissa Diallo continuing at right-back although Jude Stirling and Gareth Edds remain options open to Martin Allen, both players having filled that role this season. Paul Mitchell is the only long-term absentee with a broken leg, his rehab should start next week.

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Macclesfield manager Paul Ince will welcome back Jordan Hadfield from suspension but Kevin McIntyre is a doubt with a hamstring problem and John Miles is struggling with a groin injury. Simon Wiles made his first team comeback as a substitute against Shrewsbury on Saturday and had no reaction to the knee injury that kept him out for four months so he is likely to be involved again.

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FORM
Dons' defeat to Posh was their first in six games and their home form has vastly improved since the early part of the season. Allen's troops have won six of their previous nine in League Two at The Ground, with only one defeat in that time. They lie fifth in the table, three points outside the automatic promotion spots and two points clear of sixth-placed Stockport.

While the Silkmen's home form has been helping them fight the drop, they have had trouble on their travels - losing the last four in a row. They haven't kept a clean sheet in eight games and they let a two-goal lead slip against Shrewbury on Saturday, missing out on two crucial points as a result. Ince's side sit 20th in League Two, but are only two points outside the relegation zone in a congested bottom six.

Dons Last Six: L W D D D W
Macclesfield Last Six: D L W L W D

LAST TIME OUT
The Dons came away from Moss Rose with a hard-earned three points in August thanks to an own goal from Danny Swailes 10 minutes from time.

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Clive Platt had given the Dons the lead 10 minute before half-time, converting at the near post after great work from Jon-Paul McGovern on the right. But the lead was wiped out early in the second half when Kevin McIntyre converted a penalty after a foul from Drissa Diallo on Matty McNeil.

The game looked to be heading for a draw until Swailes, under pressure from McLeod, turned the ball into his own net.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 4/6
Draw 12/5
Macclesfield Town 4/1

Малко повечко инфо... :sleep:

[malkata_riba]

mk dons sa vtoriat mi lubim footbolen tim sled 4elsi

[marto.1986]

mk dons sa vtoriat mi lubim footbolen tim sled 4elsi

А стига бре... :fans_bg: :P: ще взема вярно да основа фен клуб. ;-) :D

Пс.: И аз един път да няма кирилица бе... :agree:

Едит: Вече има... :crazy:

[MANCHESTER_UNITED1878]

След снощната победа с 3:0 срещу Макълсфийлд смело мога да кажа,че МК ДОНС имат шанс за директна промоция.Вече имат 67 точки.На четвърто място са само по голова разлика.Да не говорим,че Хартлипул и Уолсол имат мач повече от МК ДОНС и туко виж в скоро време доновете станали втори.;-) :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[marto.1986]

След снощната победа с 3:0 срещу Макълсфийлд смело мога да кажа,че МК ДОНС имат шанс за директна промоция.Вече имат 67 точки.На четвърто място са само по голова разлика.Да не говорим,че Хартлипул и Уолсол имат мач повече от МК ДОНС и туко виж в скоро време доновете станали втори.;-) :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Вече нямат повече от един мач :( Даже Суиндън са с по - малко от един мач от нас. :mad: :( Но иначе чул те Господ за 2-рото място... ;-)

[marto.1986]

MK DONS 3 MACCLESFIELD TOWN 0 :ok: :ok: :ok:
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Date : Tue 13 Mar 2007
Kick Off : 19:45
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 5681
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : Ray Lee (Essex)

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Goals :
2' McLeod
45' Platt
79' Lee (og)

Match Report

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MK Dons chalked up their biggest home win of the season with a superb performance against struggling Macclesfield.

Martin Allen's troops bounced back from Saturday's defeat at Peterborough with Izale McLeod's 22nd goal of the season, Clive Platt's header and a stunning drive from Jon-Paul McGovern.

At times, the Dons played some of the best football they have played all season, as they drew level with third-placed Swindon in League Two.

Dean Lewington gave Allen a boost, recovering in from illness in time to take his place at left-back. Drissa Diallo's return to the centre of defence coupled with injury meant a start for Gareth Edds at right-back.

After the disappointment of Saturday's defeat at London Road, a good start was what the Dons needed - and it was McLeod's sheer determination that gave them just that on two minutes.

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Keith Andrews' angled ball from the right was never cleared properly allowing first Diallo and then Aaron Wilbraham to head the ball back into danger. Confronted by a blue wall as he controlled the ball, McLeod simply battered a way through and stabbed his shot past Tommy Lee from four yards.

Just what the doctor ordered, and there was almost a repeat prescription three minutes later when Danny Swailes, whose own-goal gave the Dons victory at Moss Rose in August, sent a blind back-pass towards Lee.

McLeod was onto it in a flash and it was only the sharp reactions of the Silkmen 'keeper that prevented him doubling the lead.

Though the Dons were passing the ball with confidence, patiently keeping possession and not looking overly troubled, the tension inside The Ground noticably increased.

Macclesfield's best chance of the half came and went, Martin Bullock's curling free-kick evading a queue of blue shirts in the six-yard box, but Lee Harper remained untroubled.

The half passed like a game of chess, both sides strategically and patiently trying to outwit the other, before Platt made a crucial move towards check-mate with his 14th goal of the season on the stroke of half-time.

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Carl Regan's foul on Lewington allowed McGovern to whip in a dangerous free-kick from the left and Platt sent a trademark header arrowing into the top corner from eight yards.

The Silkmen needed to start the second half like the Dons had started the first but with Sean O'Hanlon to get round, they would have a job. Time and again he won tackle after header, desperately looking to keep the clean sheet the Dons craved.

As if to make up for the lack of chances in the first period, the second provided an early glut of them as the Dons tried to kill the game and Macc tried to get back into it.

After cleverly flicking the ball over Swailes, McLeod rifled in a low left-foot shot that Lee did well to beat away, before leaving Swailes for dead again on the half way line and shooting over having carried the ball well into the box.

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But Paul Ince's side were by no means out of the reckoning and when substitute Matty McNeil clipped a long ball past Harper, O'Hanlon did superbly to prevent John Murphy converting.

At the other end though, McGovern was starting to find his passes, the pick of the bunch a reverse ball that Edds drilled just over the bar.

McLeod robbed Dave Morley to go clear again, only to meet the flying Lee at his feet as the ball bobbled away from him, but he needn't have worried as McGovern made the points safe with 13 minutes to go.

Positioning himself perfectly from a long ball forward for Platt's knockdown, McGovern cracked a textbook half-volley from 20-yards that pinged back off the post and in off the back of a diving Lee.

Job done and the priority being a clean sheet more than getting a fourth, Andrews and McGovern orchestrated a keep-ball session to ensure Harper's goal was undisturbed.

A neat run and shot from McGovern in injury time almost did add a fourth, but three was more than enough for a superb response to Saturday's defeat.

MK Dons: Harper; Edds, Diallo, O'Hanlon, Lewington; McGovern, Andrews, Wilbraham (Stirling 64), Dyer (Hayes 85); Platt, McLeod (Knight 74). Subs not used: G. Smith, Baines.

Macclesfield Town: Lee, Regan, Morley, Swailes, Bullock, Tipton (McNeil 62), McIntyre, Hadfield, Jennings (Miles 80), Scott (Wiles 46), Murphy. Subs not used: Reid, Holgate.

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MK Dons - Wrexam FC
National Hockey Stadium
15:00 17/03/2007


Отдъхнах си... :heat: :heat:

[marto.1986]

Име: Айзъл Маклауд (Izale McLeod)
Националност: Англия
Дата на раждане: 15/10/1984
Ръст 183 см.
Тегло: 70.82 кг.
Предишни клубове: Шефилд Юнайтед (под наем), Дарби Каунти
Позиция: Нападател

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England Under-21 international Izale became Martin Allen's first captain when he lead the side out against his former club Derby County for the pre-season friendly on 15th July. He is a pacy striker with a prolific scoring record of 36 goals in 94 games in his first two seasons following his arrival from Pride Park for a reported £150,000 in the summer of 2004.
Those goals have made Birmingham-born frontman the Dons top scorer for the past two seasons having scored 18 goals in both campaigns. Soon after his appointment as manager, Allen declared that he would not stop Izale from transferring to another club to further his career, although since then he has committed his immediate future to the club and looks set to be a key player in the Dons' bid for promotion.



Име: Клайв Плат (Clive Platt)
Националност: Англия
Дата на раждане: 27/10/1977
Ръст: 193 см.
Тегло: 82.63 кг.
Предишни Клубове: Питърбъро, Уолсол, Рочдейл, Нотс Каунти
Позиция: Нападател

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29-year-old Clive was born in Wolverhampton and began his playing career with Walsall as an apprentice in 1995. His career has taken him to Rochdale, Notts County and Peterborough before joining the Dons in January 2005. He is an archetypical target man, being 6 foot 4 inches tall, and is certain to provide the Dons with a significant aerial threat this season. After dubbing him "the Tree" earlier in the season, manager Martin Allen has succeeded in getting more that just aerial dominance from a player in the best shape of his career.
Platty, as he is known on the head-tennis court, is a popular member of the squad and is certain to be a central figure in Martin Allen's plans.

Двамата виновници... ;-)



Име: Томи Лий (Tommy Lee)
Националност: Английска
Дата на раждане: 03/01/1986
Ръст: 188 см.
Тегло: 76.27 кг.
Позиция: Вратар

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Macclesfield Town signed Tommy Lee from Manchester United at the beginning of this season where he had played for a number of years. Tommy had spent several months on loan with The Silkmen last season and made 11 appearances for the club in place on then number one goalkeeper Alan Fettis.

Третия виновник... :sohappy:

[marto.1986]

BUTLER DEPART

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Milton Keynes Dons Football Club and Paul Butler have parted company by mutual consent.

Paul has been travelling to Milton Keynes from his home in Leeds for training and first-team fixtures since joining the club in November.

The decision has been reached as a result of this very demanding schedule that has meant Paul spending a lot of time away from his family.

А го купихме през Ноември... :533: Жалко, беше един най - добрите ни централни защитници... :( Чао, Пол. :( Пфу, семейството му какво не харесва на Милтън Кийнс?! :533:

[marto.1986]

PAGE RETURNS

Young Dons defender Sam Page has been recalled from his loan spell at Cambridge United.

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Page's stay at the Abbey Stadium had been extended at the start of the week so that he could continue to gain valuable first team experience.

He played 90 minutes in the Conference side's defeat to York City on Tuesday, his seventh appearance for the club.

But Dons manager Martin Allen insisted on a 24-hour call back on the 19-year-old centre half, and has drafted Page back in to bolster his defensive options.

Това е добре! :yes:

[marto.1986]

Allen wants Izale to remain a Don

MK DONS manager Martin Allen has dismissed reports Izale McLeod will be leaving this summer, and insisted: "He's still got a year left on his contract."
National media reports had suggested that the Dons' boss was resigned to losing his 22-goal top scorer at the end of the season.

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MARTIN Allen insists he doesn’t want to sell star striker Izale McLeod.

But Allen reassured fans he will be doing everything he can to hang on to his prized asset, despite strong interest from Crystal Palace and Manchester City.

Allen told the Citizen: "It's not true to say he will be leaving in the summer.

"He's got another year left on his contract and we're very keen for him to stay and be a part of what we're building here."

Наистина, дано остане... :cool:

[marto.1986]

15/03/07


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Front view of the West Stand of stadium:mk

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South West corner, with the stadium arena to the right.

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A closer look at the stadium arena.

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The view of the West Stand and directors box from the North West corner.

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The grand ballroom is the largest conference facility in the south east of England outside of London.

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Pre-function area for club:Red season ticket holders.

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stadium:mk in all its glory, steelworks have already begun for seats to go in place.

Пресно, пресно... дано стигнат тея оставащи 2 милиона, да свършиме тоз стадион и останалото да го дадът на мен. :028: :cool:

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V WREXHAM

TEAM NEWS
Dons manager Martin Allen has a few players carrying knocks ahead of the visit of Wrexham, but shouldn't have to make too many changes to the side that dismantled Macclesfield on Tuesday. Allen revealed after Tuesday night's victory that Aaron Wilbraham had taken a knock to the ankle while Jamie Smith missed that game with a similar problem. Izale McLeod and Drissa Diallo are both have minor knee trouble and will both be monitored ahead of the game.

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Wrexham goalkeeper Michael Ingham will have a late fitness test on a groin injury but manager Brian Carey still hopes he will be fit as he has plenty of other areas to worry about. Utility man Danny Williams is nursing a back injury but could still be passed fit. Welsh internationals Chris Llewellyn, Ryan Valentine and Steve Evans are all suspended.

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FORM
The Dons once again bounced back from a defeat with a win after Saturday's defeat at Peterborough was followed by a resounding win over the Silkmen. Having relied on their away form earlier in the season, the Dons are now picking up the points at home, with seven wins in their last 10 games at The Ground. Fourth in the table, level on points with third-placed Swindon who have a game in hand.

Wrexham's win at Barnet two weeks ago was their first away win in 15 games and they almost built on that with a win at home to Bury last week only for Glynn Hurst's crucial late goal to deny them. In desperate need of points to avoid dropping into the relegation zone. In 22nd-place tied on 35 points with Boston below them and Accrington Stanley above.

LAST TIME OUT
The Dons put in an excellent second-half performance to come away with a win at the Racecourse Ground in October. Izale McLeod's goal, coming just seconds after being introduced as a half-time substitute, cancelled out Neil Roberts 20th-minute opener which had given Wrexham a deserved lead at the break. Sean O'Hanlon turned in McLeod's cross for the winner with 13 minutes to go with the Dons having had the better of the second period.

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SELECTED MATCH ODDS
Dons 8/13
Wrexham 15/4
Draw 13/5

Очаквам нова победа... :cool: Tрябва да се борим доста за промоцията, за да постигнем тази цел трябва да играем за 3-те т. в този мач. :cool: Очаквам много сериозна игра от момчетата и голове от Алби и Мклауд.

[MANCHESTER_UNITED1878]

Емотикон на ДОНС?????????Кога е направен?Евала за труда:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[marto.1986]

Емотикон на ДОНС?????????Кога е направен?Евала за труда:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Не знам случайно си го намерих докато движех из различни форуми на Донс, ЕВАЛА и от мене. ;)

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 2 Wrexham 1 :153: :D :fans_bg:
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Date : Sat 17 Mar 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 5712
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : Keith Hill

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Red Cards :
Roche 36


Goals :
Andrews 38 (pen)
Platt 85
McEvilly 12


Match Report

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Clive Platt continued his incredible scoring run at The Ground with a goal five minutes from time to fire the Dons back into the automatic promotion places.

Platt rose to head home substitute John Hayes' cross for his seventh goal in his last four home games as the Dons came from behind to beat 10-man Wrexham.

Keith Andrews had already exorcised the Dons' penalty demons to cancel out Lee McEvilly's opener and Wrexham, who saw Lee Roche sent off for two first-half cautions, just couldn't hang on.

Having beaten Macclesfield so comprehensively on Tuesday night, Allen's side went out seeking to do the Silkmen a favour by beating one of their relegation rivals, as well as three points towards their own promotion objective.

Only one change was required from Tuesday night's team, the power and strength of ankle injury-victim Aaron Wilbraham being replaced by the guile and trickery of Gary Smith in midfield.

Wrexham boss Brian Carey had far more to worry about with Chris Llewellyn, Ryan Valentine and Steve Evans all missing through suspension. The silver lining to that cloud was goalkeeper Mike Ingham and defender Danny Williams being passed fit to start.

Following his dynamite start to Tuesday night's game when he opened the scoring after just two minutes, lightning almost struck twice as Izale McLeod went through on Ingham but Andrews' flicked pass had just too much weight on it.

But with a strong wind at their backs and 12 minutes on the clock, Wrexham took the lead with the Dons defence stood, arms raised for offside. Jeff Whitley's diagonal ball from the left was seized upon by skipper Neil Roberts and when the flag didn't arrive, he rolled the ball across the box for McEvilly to slide home. :mad:

A goal down and in need of a response, it was all the Dons could do to reach the halfway line with The Ground's famous gale seeming to pin them back. Wrexham tried to take advantage, pressing high up the pitch and forcing set-pieces to increase the pressure. :mad:

But the Dons refused to be caged and when Smith and Jon-Paul McGovern combined to cause havoc down the right, Wrexham just couldn't clear and it resulted in the game turning on its head. McLeod's first effort was blocked to the edge of the box where Andrews' fierce drive was handled Roberts just a couple of yards away.

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A penalty was given leading to mass protest from the inscensed Wrexham players. Having been booked on 17 minutes for a foul on Lloyd Dyer, Roche might have been better advised to stay out of it, but he talked himself into a second booking and disappeared down the tunnel.

The Dons had missed their last four penalties in a row, but Andrews seized the responsibility like a captain should and showed nerves of steel to send Ingham the wrong way from the spot.

The Dons started the second half with a bang and thought they were ahead just two minutes into it. McGovern tried to magnificent chip from the edge of the box and when Ingham tipped it onto the bar, McLeod headed in the rebound only to be flagged offside.

Replicating some of his brilliance from Tuesday night, McGovern was at it again when he and Lewington combined for what would have been a goal-of-the-season-contender on 54 minutes. The Scot's corner was put on a sixpence for the Dons full-back, who came striding onto it, Paul Scholes-like, to crash a thunderous volley from the edge of the box past the right-hand upright.

Now it was Wrexham unable to escape their half and they breathed a heavy sigh of relief when Gary Smith collected the ball 25 yards out and despite loosing his footing, hit a right-foot shot off the post.

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With Wrexham holding firm and the Dons desperate for the win, Allen went for broke by throwing on John Hayes and Leon Knight for McGovern and Lewington.

By this point, Wrexham were just hanging on, offering very little in attack in stark contrast to the Dons who were pouring forward.

On 80 minutes Knight controlled a ball superbly with his chest before spinning in the box and sending a left-foot shot just wide of Ingham's left-hand post.

But Dons fans are used to their side leaving it late these days and Platt didn't disappoint them as he kept his staggering run going. Hayes' chipped cross from the left was screaming out for a towering header and Platt provided it, beating Ingham just inside the post despite the Wrexham 'keeper's best efforts.

MK DONS: Lee Harper, Dean Lewington, Drissa Diallo, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Clive Platt, Izale McLeod, Keith Andrews (c), Gary Smith, Gareth Edds, Lloyd Dyer.
Subs: Jude Stilring, Leon Knight, Jonny Hayes, Sam Collins, Adolfo Baines.

WREXHAM: Mike Ingham, Lee Roche, Mike Williams, Shaun Pejic, Danny Williams, Jeff Whitley, Robbie Garrett, Mark Jones, Simon Spender, Neil Roberts (c), Lee McEvilly.
Subs: Josh Johnson, Gareth Evans, Levi Mackin, Matty Done, Michael Jones.

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Other results:
Mar 17, 07 Lincoln C 1 - 0 Barnet :mad:
Mar 17, 07 Accrington 1 - 0 Torquay
Mar 17, 07 Stockport 3 - 3 Hartlepool :D ( От 3 - 0 за Стокпорт :mad: но все пак Стокпорт ни дшат във връта.)
Mar 17, 07 Mansfield 1 - 2 Boston
Mar 17, 07 Darlington 1 - 0 Hereford
Mar 17, 07 Bristol Rovers 2 - 0 Notts County
Mar 17, 07 Wycombe 0 - 0 Walsall
Mar 17, 07 Milton Keynes 2 - 1 Wrexham :D
Mar 17, 07 Grimsby 1 - 0 Swindon Town :D :D
Mar 17, 07 Bury 1 - 1 Macclesfield

Btw. следващия кръг е рещаващ! МК Донс играя срещу Уолсол! Както и Суиндън срещу Линкълн! Мачове от изключителна важност. Късмет Донс! ;)

[marto.1986]

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Име: Кейт Андрюс (Keith Andews)
Националност: Ирландия
Дата на раждане: 13/09/1980
Ръст: 183 см.
Тегло: 78.09 кг.
Предишни клубове: Оксфорд Юнайтед (под наем), Уулвърхямптън, Уолсол (под наем), Сток Сити (под наем), Хъл Сити
Позиция: Халф

Keith Joined the Dons on a free transfer from Championship club Hull City in the summer, having spent the previous season at the KC Stadium. During his time with the Tigers, he had captained the side on numerous occasions, playing a total of 30 matches. He is a tough and determined central midfielder, who can also play and has a keen eye for a pass. He has a superb engine, making lung-busting runs from start to finish and shoots with great power from distance. Since joining the Dons, he has been handed the captain's armband and is seen as the perfect leader for the team with his dynamic and action-packed performances. Born in Dublin in 1980, his first club in England was Wolves, where he joined the Youth Team at the same time as Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. During his time at Molineux, Keith appeared in the Premiership and enjoyed loan spells at Walsall, Stoke City and Oxford United.

[loko bufer4e]

Да, добре ми влезе победата на "доновете" днес... Честито Марто ;)

[marto.1986]

Да, добре ми влезе победата на "доновете" днес... Честито Марто ;)

Ей, браво донорите... :P: Дават пари наляво и надясно... :P: аз и на победите им съм доволен... ;-) Честито на мен, на Донс и на всички, донове по света... ;)

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - WREXHAM

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Paul Mitchell is among the spectators in his first visit to The Ground since breaking his leg last month.

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Izale McLeod goes close early-on but is denied by Wrexham 'keeper Mike Ingham.

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Dean Lewington contests a header with Robbie Garrett.

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Neil Roberts, who teed-up Lee McEvilly for Wrexham's opener, challenges Keith Andrews.

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Jon-Paul McGovern digs into his bag of tricks to help the Dons back into it.

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The Dons draw level as Andrews dispatches from the penalty spot....

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...and celebrates with McLeod and Clive Platt.

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Ten-man Wrexham create a wall of red in front of Gary Smith after half-time.

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Committing bodies forward, the Dons have to be careful to keep the back door shut in the second half.

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But the breakthrough comes on 85 minutes when Platt's header just crosses the line with McLeod in attendance.

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And the victorious Dons celebrate in front of the delighted Cowshed.

Да има повече такива дни. ;-)

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S MONDAY UPDATE

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Good evening

Just in case any of our supporters were coming down the training ground tomorrow at watch training and half past 10, the time starting has changed.

We decided to get everybody in tomorrow morning at 7.30am for a 7.45 start. This gives us all a reality check - what it's like for the people who work long hours, who do this sort of thing everyday. At the end of the morning, hopefully they will appreciate how great it is to be a footballer doing something you love and hopefully they will all see that you have to make the very best of your ability whilst you're doing it. I will also remind them, at the end of training, how short the career is and when you are in it, you have to make the very best of the good opportunities that come your way.

Behind the scenes, all the staff have been working all hours on various bits and pieces. I've got a few tricky decisions to make although, having said that, they're not really tricky decisions - they are good decisions to have to make. At the moment, I cannot really go into further detail.

A few weeks ago, Whit and I went over to Milton Keynes Hospital to see one of our season ticket-holders from the South Stand, Geoff Pettifer. Geoff was a true supporter, had booked his seat at the new stadium and was going to be on the bench with me for this Walsall game. We tried our best to give him a target and a goal to help him through. Sadly, even though Geoff took his game into extra time, he was finally defeated yesterday. Having met him, I'm sure he gave everything and tried his best, and next Sunday the South Stand will be missing one very valuable player. I hope everybody involved with this football club takes a moment to think of Geoff and his family, and to realise how blinking lucky we all are.

I do hope, and it seemed that you did, that you enjoyed last Saturday afternoon. It would be nice this Sunday, and it was one of my targets at the beginning of the season, to get The Ground sold out for a league fixture. Forget the fact it's on television - grab a mate, grab anyone, or even grab a granny! The more the merrier!

Have a good week and get yourselves ready for the weekend.

Eight cup finals to go.

Martin.

:friends:

[marto.1986]

RED NOSE DAY

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MK Dons players Aaron Wilbraham and Sam Page visited call centres in Milton Keynes on Friday as the country generously donated to Comic Relief.

With both players unable to play in Saturday's game against Wrexham, Dons manager Martin Allen sent the injured pair to help the tireless workers at BT in Central MK and Accenture at Kents Hill.

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Pagey and Alby signed autographs and took photographs (for a donation to Comic Relief of course) and even took a few phone calls from the British public calling in to donate cash.

It was a terrific effort from the call centre workers, who put in incredibly long shifts to ensure everybody help such a worthwhile cause.

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:fing34: :fing34:

[marto.1986]

CHAIRMAN'S DEBATING CHAMBER

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Milton Keynes Dons chairman Pete Winkelman is set to feature on Radio Five Live's Chairman's Debating Chamber on Wednesday night.

The show, presented by Mark Saggers, will also feature Heather Rabbatts of Millwall and Birmingham City's David Gold.

The three supremos will have the chance to chat on air about the issues facing the people who run football clubs such as foreign owners, football agents and terracing for supporters.

The show promises to be a light-hearted yet insightful listen, so tune in to BBC Radio Five Live (909 or 693 medium wave) on Wednesday night from 8 - 9.30pm.

Браво, браво! :fans_bg:

[marto.1986]

Jarrett signs for MK Dons

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ALBERT Jarrett has today re-signed for the Dons in time for this Sunday's televised Sky promotion clash with Walsall.

The pacey 22-year-old winger has joined on loan from Premiership side Watford until the end of season after his loan spell at Boston United expired.

It is Jarrett's second spell at the Dons after he left the National Hockey Stadium for Brighton on a free transfer in August 2004, shortly after Wimbledon's relocation to the city.

Jarrett impressed for Boston in the Dons' 3-2 win over the Pilgrims at the National Hockey Stadium earlier this month, and Allen said: "Albert can play left wing, right wing and up front - he gives us another attacking option."

Добре дошъл... отново?! :D

MARTIN'S WEDNESDAY UPDATE

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Good afternoon,

This morning we have managed to sign Albert Jarrett on loan from Watford until the end of the season. A couple of weeks ago, he played very well against us and he is a player I have been chasing all season and tried to sign last summer. Thankfully, Albert has finally come to his senses.

He will go into the squad for the weekend and he can play left wing, right wing or up front.

I'm currently working on a few other bits and pieces to help strengthen us for the run-in.

This afternoon, Nicky Rizzo has agreed to join Chesterfield on loan

As soon as I get things confirmed and tied up I will let you know.

Eight cup finals to go.

Martin

Ясно, ясно... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :fing11:

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S THURSDAY UPDATE PART II :153:

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Good evening

To bring you all up to date on the "decisions" I had to make, it was a question of who to bring in and what positions needed to be strengthened or reinforced. Yesterday we signed Albert Jarrett who can play both wide positions and up front. Today we have signed Dominic Blizzard from Watford who is mainly a central midfield player but can also play right back and centre half. And right on deadline, we have signed Adam Watts, a 19-year-old centre half from Fulham.

Sam Page, Aaron Wilbraham (:verysad:), Paul Mitchell and Jamie Smith are all injured and I don't know how long they're going to be, therefore something had to be done. I also have one other player who has picked up an injury which for now will have to remain private.

All the staff have been fantastic, working long hours, non-stop telephone calls, non-stop watching matches and non-stop on the go. All the phones, all the attention, all our focus and concentration must now go towards the eight cup finals.

Best Wishes

Martin

To be continued :P:

[marto.1986]

Allen adds two more new faces

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AFTER the signing of Albert Jarrett on loan from Watford on Wednesday, MK Dons manager Martin Allen has added two more new faces to his ranks this week.
Watford's Dominic Blizzard and Adam Watts from Fulham have both joined the Dons on loan, the deals completed just the loan window closed on Thursday night.

Blizzard is a central midfielder but he can also play right back and at centre half, while 19-year-old Watts is a centre-back.

They have been brought in as cover for the injured Sam Page, Aaron Wilbraham, Paul Mitchell and Jamie Smith, while Allen also revelaed that another unamed player is struggling with an injury.

Е го бе! :yahoo:

Posh seats for all!

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DONS fans are in for a comfortable ride off the field next season at least after the club announced all seats at the new stadium will be padded.

The club were originally selling the extra comfy founder seats for an extra £150 but have now sent a letter to fans saying the whole stadium will be kitted out in the posh seats for no extra charge. Just like at Premiership Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

You still have the opportunity to have a plaque with a name of your choice on the seat, but that will now only cost £50.

Fans who have already paid the £150 for a padded seat and plaque need not worry also. No money has been taken out of accounts yet
and anyone who paid in cash can receive a refund from the club shop.

:don't know: :don't know:

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V WALSALL

TEAM NEWS
Aaron Wilbraham and Jamie Smith are the Dons' major injury concerns ahead of Sunday's live Sky game against Walsall.

Both players are struggling with ankle injuries but manager Martin Allen has brought in reinforcements to cover. Watford midfielders Dominic Blizzard and Albert Jarrett along with Fulham defender Adam Watts all came in before Thursday's loan deadline, and all go straight into the squad. Paul Mitchell is the only long-term absentee.

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Walsall manager Richard Money could hand a debut to striker Trevor Benjamin, who has joined on loan from Peterborough until the end of the season, and Tony Bedeau is also in contention after returning from a month on-loan at Bury.

Midfielder Darren Wrack made the bench against Wycombe last week following a dead leg and could be in contention to start while Kevin Harper, a midfielder on-loan from Stoke, should shake off a groin strain in time to play.

Defender Chris Westwood suffered no recurrence of a hamstring injury in the game against the Chairboys last week and is set to continue in defence. Defenders Allan Picken and Ian Roper are both out with knee injuries.

FORM
The Dons face their third home game in a row and, having won the other two, they will be looking for a very useful hat-trick on Sunday. Their home form of late has been outstanding with eight wins and just one defeat in 11 games at The Ground. :153:

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Last Saturday's 2-1 win over Wrexham lifted them back into the automatic promotion places and in-form Clive Platt's 85th-minute winner was his seventh in his last four games in Milton Keynes. He was a trainee with Walsall as a 17-year-old.

The Saddlers have had goalless draws in their last two away games and have only won once in their last six on the road. Having turned into 2007 in top-spot in the division, a run of just three wins in their last 11 games has seen the rest close the gap and Hartlepool overtake them.

A tricky run of fixtures since mid-February has seen them face, among others, promotion rivals Hartlepool, Lincoln, Darlington and Wycombe - they haven't won any of them.

Dons trail Walsall by two points and a win would put them second. Walsall could go back to the top of the table if they win and Hartlepool lose at local rivals Darlington.

Dons Last Six: W W L W D D

Walsall Last Six: D W D W L L

LAST TIME OUT
The two sides played out a goalless stalemate at the Bescott Stadium in October. Martin Allen took his battle weary team to the West Midlands just days after the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carling Cup and his troops responded brilliantly.

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Walsall were yet to concede a goal at home at that point in the season and they will have considered themselves lucky to have kept that record intact after both Sean O'Hanlon and Lloyd Dyer hit the woodwork.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 6/5
Draw 9/4
Walsall 11/5

Дербито!!! :cool: От тоя мач зависят много неща!!! :cool:

[marto.1986]

WALSALL SOLD OUT :eek: :eek: :eek:

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Tickets for Milton Keynes Dons' League Two fixture against Walsall on Sunday have now SOLD OUT.

The news will be a huge boost for the team and manager Martin Allen, who made it his prime objective when he arrived at the club last July to sell out The Ground for a league fixture.

The club are now advising supporters to arrive in plenty of time for the match, which kicks off at 4pm, as queues at the turnstiles will obviously be high.

Sunday is also the start of British Summer Time as the clocks go forward in the early hours, so whatever you do, don't turn up late!

Demand for tickets for one of the biggest games of the season has been incredible as the city of Milton Keynes rallies right behind its team.

The clash of the promotion heavyweights will be screened live on Sky Sports but that hasn't kept supporters away, indeed it has had the opposite effect.

The last few tickets were snapped up by fans before the Dons Box Office closed on Friday.

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Supporters who have not already done so can still take part in the MK Dons Shirt Amnesty - where your ticket for the Walsall game can also earn you a free, brand new Dons shirt! Simply bring a shirt from any Premiership, Football League of SPL club from the past two seasons, show your unused Walsall ticket, and we will exchange your shirt for a brand new Dons one.* All shirts received will be donated to third world charitites. For more information visit MK Dons Shirt Amnesty. (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ClubShop/0,,10420,00.html)

*Terms and conditions apply

Еебас* :eek: а мислех да ходя на мача. :P: :D :028: :in_love:

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 1 Walsall 1
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Date : 25 III 2007
Kick Off : 16:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 8044
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League
Two Referee : L Probert

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Goals :
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Wrack 77


Match Report

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Milton Keynes Dons and Walsall played out a draw in front of the Sky cameras to leave the League Two promotion race evenly-poised.

Izale McLeod's 20th-league goal of the season had put the Dons in the driving seat after half-time but Saddlers substitute Darren Wrack slammed home Dean Keates' free-kick with his very first touch to ensure the spoils were shared.

It's a result that leaves both sides in the automatic promotion places, with Swindon just behind and Hartlepool five points clear at the top.

Having come in on-loan until the end of the season on Thursday, Dominic Blizzard was handed his full Dons debut in the heart of the midfield alongside captain Keith Andrews.

Like their opponents, the Saddlers made just one change from the side that drew at Wycombe, Peterborough loanee Trevor Benjamin coming in up front for Hector Sam.

In front of a sell-out crowd, both sides struggled for early fluency and the first few minutes were scrappy as a result. Martin Butler made a big appeal for a penalty after going down under the challenge of Dean Lewington and Lewington himself went on a mazy dribble that just lacked a final ball. That aside, chances were few and far between.

On 15 minutes, the game burst into life when Gareth Edds took a quick throw from Lloyd Dyer and hammered in a trademark shot from 25 yards. Saddlers 'keeper Clayton Ince was completely deceived by the flight of the ball and volleyed it away awkwardly with his feet before bouncing up to save Clive Platt's follow-up.

Walsall were doing their best to settle but their main obstacle was Andrews, bossing the midfield like the biggest kid in the playground, available for every pass and winning every tackle. The Dons were having no such trouble, working the ball nicely in neat triangles and creating shooting space for both Izale McLeod and Jon-Paul McGovern - only the latter working Ince.

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Chances came the way of both McLeod and Lloyd Dyer down the inside left channel before Walsall had the ball in the net on 36 minutes. Anthony Gerrard's booming header out of defence was seized upon by Benjamin and as the Walsall striker lobbed the ball over Lee Harper and into the net, an extraordinarily late flag denied him.

As expected, the battle between League Two's most potent attack and its tightest defence was an intriguing one, but it was the defenders who were the happier at the break.

Walsall came out flying after half-time and Butler was unlucky not to put them in front with a 49th-minute header from Kevin Harper's cross that smacked against the crossbar.

But it games this tight, it pays to have the League's most prolific striker and McLeod found the key to Walsall's door on 54 minutes. McGovern drove in an angled cross from the right and McLeod controlled the ball superbly with his chest inside the penalty area. The touch took Chris Westwood out of the game and McLeod held his nerve to slot confidently past Ince.

Walsall now had to come, and come they did as Benjamin rolled Drissa Diallo inside the penalty area but his left-foot shot was beaten away smartly by Harper.

Big, strong and quick, Benjamin was proving a handful but try as he might, he couldn't bring his team-mates into play. The Dons stood firm and continued to create, McGovern whipping in a wonderful ball that Platt could only head straight at Ince.

Walsall boss Richard Money needed something fresh and after introducing Darren Wrack for Kevin Cooper, the change paid off immediately. Dean Keates' inswinging free-kick found Wrack completely unmarked at the far post and the Saddlers substitute volleyed in from close range.

It visibly lifted the away side, their passes started to find success and their attacks started to look more threatening.

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Allen introduced Leon Knight and Jude Stirling to give the Dons a different attacking dimension, his side using Stirling's long throw to give Diallo a chance but he fired over under pressure from Westwood.

In fairness, a draw was probably a fair result and will have brought a smile to Swindon and Hartlepool fans' faces after their sides too maximum points earlier in the day.

As you were at the top of League Two.

Стартови състави:
MK DONS: Lee Harper, Dean Lewington, Drissa Diallo, Dominic Blizzard, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Clive Platt, Izale McLeod, Keith Andrews (c), Gareth Edds, Lloyd Dyer.
Subs: Jude Stirling, Leon Knight, Jonathan Hayes, Gary Smith, Adolfo Baines.

WALSALL: Clayton Ince, Daniel Fox, Anthony Gerrard, Chris Westwood, Michael Dobson (c), Martin Butler, Dean Keates, Kevin Harper, Kevin Cooper, Scott Dann, Trevor Benjamin.
Subs: Craig Pead, Darren Wrack, Hector, Sam, Par Cederquist, Bertrand Bossu.

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Hereford Utd - MK Dons
Edgar Street
17:00 31/03/2007

Можеше и да не допускаме този късен гол, но хайде... :cool:

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - WALSALL

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Milton Keynes MPs Mark Lancaster and Phyllis Starkey in the Show Racism The Red Card parade.

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Despite an accidental clash of heads in training, Dons battle-scarred skipper Keith Andrews leads the side.

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Watford loan man Dominic Blizzard makes his full Dons debut.

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Dean Lewington has his hands full with Saddlers winger Kevin Harper but the first half remains goalless.

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Jon Hayes is introduced at half-time in place of Lloyd Dyer.

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Izale McLeod breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes with a well-taken opener...

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Before his team mates join him in celebration.

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Clive Platt's header doesn't find the back of the net as Walsall stay in the game.

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After Darren Wrack's equaliser, the Saddlers are thankful when Drissa Diallo's effort flies over.

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Another virtuoso performance from Jon-Paul McGovern earns him widespread praise in the Sky studio.

Слаб ден, слаб мач за Донс... късмет и неизпълнимост от страна на съдията... :cool: колкото и да ме боли да го кажа... :( :cool:


АДАША'S MONDAY UPDATE;)

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Good afternoon

We've just landed in Spain after a short flight out from Luton this morning for what is supposed to be a warm weather training break for the last seven cup finals.

However, we've got here and it's raining - but that won't stop us.

We're only here for a couple of days and it'll be a good chance for our new players to get to know everyone and, of course, for us to get to know them. I think it does everyone good to have a change of environment, break up the routine, lighten the atmosphere, recharge the batteries and reinforce the team spirit amongst the whole group.

Upon arrival, Jonny Hayes' bag has been lost, which is not a problem as I have volunteered some of my clothes for him to wear - which should be fun.

This was only booked a few days ago and the players and staff have all contributed themselves to the costing. The offer of a trip which they had to contribute to was, of course, a bit of a test and, of course, any abstainers would not be here.

I am not naffed off that we never managed to win that game yesterday. It was a fantastic effort by all our players and with that commitment for the next seven matches I would be more than happy.

Au revoir

Адаша;)

Ми к'во да кажа, адашка му работа. ;) Дано не обърка отборчето като в мачовете с Рочдейл, Питърбъро и Уолсол. :cool:

[marto.1986]

Sneak preview of new MK Dons' stadium

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A QUALITY finish – and we're not talking about the football at the moment...

Quality is what exudes from the new Denbigh stadium, which will be the home of the MK Dons from next season.

Click here to view photographer Colin Bridges' slideshow of the new MK Dons' stadium. (http://www2.miltonkeynestoday.co.uk/mkdons/MKDonsStadiumPhotoStory.wmv)

The breathtaking UEFA four-star stadium boasts an open concourse that provides an unrestricted view from every area and even padded seats for every supporter.

Initially the capacity will be 22,000 as the lower bowl is opened for the start of next season, with another 9,000 seats scheduled to be installed in the upper tier in due course.

Also on site are a luxury hotel with huge ballroom and a purpose-built arena for basketball and indoor music events – it's a complex in which the whole city can take pride!

Еее най - после... :trink40: Вижте клипчето... заслужава си... :trink40:

[ivan4yyy^cska-r]

Брей те М.К.Донс имат доста добър стадион (това е техния нали ;-) )

[marto.1986]

Брей те М.К.Донс имат доста добър стадион (това е техния нали ;-) )

Техен да... и отваря доста скоро... за другия сезон сме със стадион за европейски мачове... ;) Дано това означава добра поличба за наш'те :D дай Боже до 5 год. да сме в Премиършип... :D

[marto.1986]

HEREFORD UNITED V MK DONS

TEAM NEWS
Dons midfielder Albert Jarrett will have a fitness test ahead of the game against Hereford after missing last week's visit of Walsall with an ankle injury. Both Aaron Wilbraham :mad: and Jamie Smith have also been out with ankle problems of late and both remain doubts for the weekend. Sam Page's knee looks set to keep him out although Lloyd Dyer is expected to recover after manager Martin Allen reported he had a sore groin after the Saddlers game.

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Hereford boss Graham Turner revealed this week that defender Martin Giles will not play again this season due to a recurring back problem. Giles has been out with the injury since October and had hoped to make a comeback during the run-in but Turner has confirmed his season is over. Midfielder Andy Ferrell returned from his loan at Kidderminster this week but has done so with a groin problem and will not involved against the Dons.

FORM
The Dons are unbeaten in their last three and will want to bury the memory of their last away result when they lost 4-0 at Peterborough. With 15 in their last nine games, goals have not been difficult for the Dons to come by so if they can keep a clean sheet at Edgar Street they are in with a big chance. Third in the table, two points behind Walsall in second and a point ahead of fourth-placed Swindon.

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The inconsistent Bulls have lost their last four and are without a win in six. They have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six at Edgar Street, haven't scored in any of their last three and haven't kept a clean sheet in five. But just prior to their recent poor run, they went to Lincoln and put four past the Imps, proving that on their day they are a match for anyone. Last week's 2-0 defeat at Accrington Stanley has left them in 17th spot.

LAST TIME OUT
Dons fans will know only too well what a handful the Bulls can be, after they smashed three goals to take three points from The Ground in October. Alan Connell put the visitors in front on eight minutes when he followed up Stuart Fleetwood's saved shot, before Andy Williams was fouled by Dons 'keeper Adolfo Baines allowing Rob Purdie to make it two from the spot.

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Izale McLeod dragged the Dons back into the game just before the hour-mark but with the home side committing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, Fleetwood hit an impressive third on the counter.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
Hereford United 9/5
Draw 11/5
MK Dons 13/10

От 1 - 2 месеца насам Херефорд са много зле... :hmmm: Просто не виждам начин как да не вземем 3-те точки... :hmmm: или задължително поне 1 т., не мисля, че историята от предишния мач ще се повтори... Айде късмет Донс... ;)

[marto.1986]

Hereford 0 Milton Keynes Dons 0 :russian_rolette:
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Date : Sat 31 Mar 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : Edgar Street
Attendance : 2715
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : D Foster

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Match Report

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MK Dons added a hard-fought point to the push for promotion after a stalemate at Edgar Street.

Captain Keith Andrews came the closest to breaking the deadlock when his left-foot volley half way through the second half was brilliantly turned round the post by Bulls 'keeper Wayne Brown.

Despite a string of long throws in the second period from substitute Jude Stirling, the Dons were unable to break down Graham Turner's side, who ended a four game losing streak.

Hereford made just one change from the side that lost at Accrington last week, Alan Connell coming in for Phil Gulliver as Graham Turner switched to a 4-4-2 formation.

With Lloyd Dyer already missing with a groin problem, the last thing Dons manager Martin Allen needed was another injury, particularly to a player making his first appearance since the defeat at Peterborough. Jamie Smith's comeback lasted just 23 minutes resulting in Gareth Edds slotting into right back and Stirling coming on in midfield.

It was a nervy start from Bulls 'keeper Brown, whose first clearance was hammered straight into Clive Platt, the Dons striker unable to take advantage having been forced wide.

Neither side were able to find a final ball as a strong midfield battle raged, Hereford's Andy Williams coming the closest to troubling the scorers with a 25-yard effort which dipped just over.

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As the clouds gathered over Edgar Street a wind similar to the one regularly seen on the Dons' own patch blew up, pinning Lee Harper's clearances inside his own half.

But the Dons dealt with it well and almost took the lead after Jon-Paul McGovern's shot was deflected over. Dean Lewington's resulting corner swung into the far post and Drissa Diallo's header was superbly cleared off the line by Luke Webb.

The Dons had shaded the half and had Izale McLeod's shot after a pass from Keith Andrews had more conviction, they may have been leading at the break.

The wind dropped after the break and Stirling took full advantage - hurling throw-ins into the Bulls area at every opportunity.

Danny Thomas drove in a low free kick that Harper did well to hang on to but the force remained with the Dons, mainly thanks to the arms of Stirling. One throw from the right fell the way of Andrews and the skipper's volley looked a certain goal before Brown clawed it out of the bottom corner.

Clear chances remained at a premium until Simon Travis made a break down the Bulls right, firing his cross low across the box but unable to find a team mate in the centre.

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Leon Knight's introduction threatened to force an opening at times but Hereford's resilient defence held firm.

Honours even and another point to the total ahead of an important Easter period. Saturday sees the Dons entertain Grimsby before travelling to in-form Shrewsbury on Easter Monday.

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MK Dons - Grimbsby Town
National Hockey Stadium
15:00 07/04/2007

А трябваше да ги бием, който не вярва да цъкне в началото за повече детайли от мача... :mad:

[marto.1986]

"STOOD UP TO THE CHALLENGE"

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Dons manager Martin Allen gave his verdict to the waiting press after his side picked up another crucial point with a goalless draw at Hereford United.

He said: "It was a difficult game there's no doubt about that. The scouting reports I have had on Hereford don't really reflect what I have just seen. The way they fought for every ball, ran for every ball, challenged, tackled - I'm sure their manager must be delighted with them because I haven't seen that of this team we have been playing against today, none of my scouting reports echoed that.

"I thought our players defended very, very well, we made some good chances in the second half and I thought we had two bankers of penalties. Conditions were awful to play in again, we dominated the second half but couldn't find an opening. As a team we were committed, kept a clean sheet away from home and that is what we set out to do.

"It was a hard battle but our team stood up to that today. In the last away game it wasn't like that, we weren't like that so today, without a shadow of a doubt, first and foremost we had to make sure our team was competitive all over the pitch, difficult to beat, fully focused and concentrated.

"We have some good footballers but at times away from home we have been weak-minded and weak-hearted. They stood up to the challenge that Hereford put out against us and that is important because you cannot come away from home and get rolled over.

"We could have been a bit better in the final third when we were in possession to create some openings from some good little phases of play but that wasn't to be.

"As I said, three weeks ago I was stood here after losing 4-0 at Peterborough and I was a concerned manager."

Адаш... толкова силни да са били Херефорд... не вярвам. Вярвам, че и вдигнахме рейтинга след тази точка... :mad: Дано повече да не се обърква отборето така, че промоция ще видим през крив макарон... а пък в плейофите... трудно ми се вижда...

[AFC_Wimbledon]

marto.1986 , аз често играя мачовете на М.К.Донс в еврофутбол защото почти всеки път бият , ама тая седмица ме издъниха :mad: Кажи си прогнозата за следващата седмица , за да знам дали да ги играя ;)

[marto.1986]

marto.1986 , аз често играя мачовете на М.К.Донс в еврофутбол защото почти всеки път бият , ама тая седмица ме издъниха :mad: Кажи си прогнозата за следващата седмица , за да знам дали да ги играя ;)

Де да знам вече... :notme: То да не бием толкова затънал отбор... А бре, че ще гоним победа ще гоним... ама зависи от Гримбси, играчите ни и играчите им, които отсъстват и се завръщат и т.н., вече не се подвеждам от факта, че те няма за какво да играят... :cool: Но... ние сме МК ДОНС... 15 хиляди равни, 1 - 2 максимум 3 победки и 1 супер разгромна победа... :cool: сега е ред на победата/ите... :cool: Гримбси пък са още по - неузнаваеми от нас... За пример двата поредни мача с Торки и Бостън... и двата навън... първо загуба от Торки с 4 - 1, после победа над Бостън с 6 - 0... иди ги разбери... :533: като пуснат превю-то... ми става по бистро... ;) Така, че ако те устройва... :drinks:

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - HEREFORD

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Clive Platt wins an early aerial challenge.

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Izale McLeod is closed out by Simon Travis and Dean Beckwith

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Drissa Diallo watches as his header is hacked off the line by Luke Webb.

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Dominic Blizzard continues to impress in the Dons midfield.

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Jon-Paul McGovern looks to unlock the Bulls defence.

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Keith Andrews tussles for midfield possession.

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The Dons apply late pressure with a flurry of set pieces. :cool:

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Leon Knight's appeals for a penalty are waved away. :mad:

АФК Уимбълдън, сърди се само на садията... :warningemo:

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S TUESDAY UPDATE

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Good morning

We sent a mixture of professionals and scholars up to Norwich last night for the reserve game at Carrow Road. George Bankole, Adam Watts, Leon Knight, Albert Jarrett, Jonny Hayes and John Hastings, who has been recalled from his loan at St Albans City, all played. Their attitude was spot-on and all the young lads: Adam Kent, Dean Lovegrove, James Nash, Adam Moriarty and Sam Collins were all terrific.

This morning, Albert has had no reaction to his injury and hopefully will be fit for our squad at the weekend. We are hoping that Gary Smith will also be fit to join us. Lloyd Dyer is 50-50 and will be reviewed at the end of the week. Jamie Smith,Aaron Wilbraham :mad: and Paul Mitchell will not be available. Izale McLeod, Clive Platt and Keith Andrews have knocks and we are hoping all three will be available for the weekend. :(

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As a staff, we have watched the video of Saturday's game and it was a game where we had numerous half chances, several good chances and two penalty decisions that were not given. The fact the team kept a clean sheet in very difficult conditions with a swirling wind and a rock-hard pitch was very positive. The commitment from the players to do their specific jobs and restrict the opposition is what is required for the next six games. We have players capable of creating and scoring and, when it comes down to this part of the season, you have to hold your nerve, keep calm, keep cool, maintain your belief in your players and not increase their anxiety and nervousness. I always refer back to the saying "Don't pop the champagne when you win and don't pop the pills if you lose!" I have no time for people that sap energy, that create a negative doom-and-gloom outlook on life and in my work.

This is great, what we are involved in, and I'm loving every minute of it. Last week saw more supporters come into our Ground than any other league game this season. The place needs to be rammed to the rafters again to enjoy, to sing and to be part of the success.

Have a good week at work in the real world and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday at 2.58pm.

Six cup finals to go.

Take Care

Martin

[marto.1986]

TAKE A SEAT

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All supporters will be sitting in executive comfort at Milton Keynes Dons' new stadium, with the club now installing top-of-the-range seats throughout the entire ground.


Plans were originally in place to offer an upgrade to a personalised, cushioned seat as part of a Founder Member package for season tickets holders.


New sponsorship opportunities and recent developments have allowed the club to give every single supporter a seat to match those at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium - and it will cost you, the fans, absolutely nothing.


The seats are the latest in a wide range of state-of-the-art additions to the UEFA Four-Star facility. Stadium:mk's brilliant open concourse and its superior Meyer sound system are both firsts to UK stadium design. Its Desso Grassmaster pitch and Grand Ballroom conference facility rival anything this country has seen before. It's the complete 21st Century stadium experience.


Full refunds are now being administered to Founder Members but supporters will still have the chance to personalise their seats. Fans can have a plaque on their chosen seat with their name inscribed to truly make it their home at the stadium.


Just when you thought the new home of the Dons couldn't get any better, the bar has been raised once more.


But then we couldn't guide our supporters through one of the finest stadiums in the country and put them in any old seat could we?


MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman said: "The seats we are installing are just another example of what this stadium and this club are trying to become - the very best it can be.


"The people of Milton Keynes deserve to have the very best of everything and our goal is to give them just that. We want a stadium Milton Keynes will be proud of."

Е това ще е комфорт... ;)



Injuries won't get in our way - Allen

DETERMINED boss Martin Allen admits coaching has gone out of the window for the injury-hit Dons' vital Easter games, but roared: "The players know exactly what needs to be done."

The Dons' preparations for Saturday's home clash with Grimsby and the Easter Monday trip to Shrewsbury have been thrown into turmoil as key trio Izale McLeod, Clive Platt and skipper Keith Andrews have been unable to train due to knocks.

The trio – who are expected to play through the pain barrier at the National Hockey Stadium on Saturday – join Lloyd Dyer (groin), Aaron Wilbraham (ankle), Jamie Smith (knee), Sam Page (ankle) and Paul Mitchell (broken leg) on the injured list.

But Allen is in no mood to let anything stand in the way of his promotion dream, and insists his fourth-placed team will be ready to close the two-point gap on third-placed Swindon.

Allen told the Citizen: "Andrews, Platt and McLeod are not training this week but they should all make it on Saturday.

"There's not going to be a lot of time for preparation, team play and coaching but the players know exactly what's got to be done and how important it is to keep picking up points.

"We're right in the thick of the race on the shoulder and I feel very calm, happy, confident and I'm enjoying myself.

"I've got a fantastic group of people all working towards getting promotion – and you haven't heard me say that before."

The Dons, who drew 1-1 with Walsall on Sky TV in their last home game, are seeking their fourth win in five home games against Alan Buckley's 17th placed Mariners on Saturday.

But while Allen wants his players to remain ice-cool, he is urging fans to do the opposite and raise the roof at the National Hockey Stadium.

Allen said: "Easter weekend is no doubt exciting but my job is to keep everyone as calm as possible and not to let the staff and players to get carried away.

"The only people I want not to be calm is our supporters. I can't urge them to stand because that would be illegal, but I would say to them sing loud and stand proud, because good things are starting to happen.

"The atmosphere in the last home game was a real buzz and it was really special for me because it was our first sell-out for a league game, which was one of my targets at the start of the season.

"It was an exciting day out so hopefully those extra supporters will keep coming back."

Winger Albert Jarrett is in line to make his first appearance since rejoining the Dons after his successful comeback from an ankle injury in the reserves' 2-1 win at Norwich City on Monday.

Swindon blew a golden chance to move four points clear of the Dons in midweek when they drew their game in hand 0-0 at Rochdale on Tuesday night.

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)

Много контузени много нещо... :( и то от добрите и ценните... :( но да се надяваме, че другите ще се стегнат за мача с Гримзби. :(

[AFC_Wimbledon]

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Ех тея архитекти дето са строили стадиона са много некъдърни ;-) Стадионът ви изобщо не прилича на плануваният http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_menu/past_future/pictures/future_stadiums/milton_keynes_mk.jpg
http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_menu/past_future/pictures/future_stadiums/milton_keynes_mk.shtmlИ не ми изглежда доста комфортен и уютен . Сега друго си е ...http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/bulgaria/stara_zagora_beroe.jpg :D

[marto.1986]

Бе некъдърни са били... :cool: Тая снимка е въшлива, упс фалшива... :P: Може пък да правят подобрения след като са направили плана... :smart: остави хората да си вършат работата, че на тоя стадион догодина след максимум две години ще играем в Уефа... :bow: :P: Вие си играйте на вашия комфорт си играйте с раймънци... :P:

[marto.1986]

MK DONS V GRIMSBY TOWN

TEAM NEWS
Dons manager Martin Allen is faced with a few injury concerns ahead of the visit of Grimsby Town on Saturday.

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Captain Keith Andrews and strikers Clive Platt and Izale McLeod are all hoping to shrug off knocks picked up in the draw with Hereford while winger Lloyd Dyer rated 50-50 to be available. Having come through a decent period of Monday night's reserve game at Norwich, Watford loanee Albert Jarrett could also be in contention to be involved.

Aaron Wilbraham and Jamie Smith (both ankle) will not be available for the game while Paul Mitchell is out long-term.

Grimsby boss Alan Buckley could be without defender Nick Fenton, who came off with a sore knee in the 2-0 defeat at Notts County last week and question marks remain over his fitness. Strikers Michael Reddy and Gary Cohen are both out.

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FORM
The Dons are unbeaten in four, picking up eight points along the way. The goalless draw at Hereford last week left them fourth in the table on 72 points - five ahead of fifth-placed Lincoln and two behind third-placed Swindon. The Dons are unbeaten at home since New Years Day, have only lost once in the last 12 at The Ground and have won eight of those.

Despite losing their last two, the Mariners have staged a superb recovery after an awful run just after Christmas. After seven defeats on the spin from Boxing Day, they won seven out of the next eight to surge back up the table and to relative safety. Never a team to sit on the fence, the Mariners have incredibly not drawn since November, a run stretching 22 league games.

LAST TIME OUT
The Dons put in one of their most impressive performances of the season at Blundell Park in November, racing into a 3-0 lead before conceding a late consolation four minutes into injury time.

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After a tight first half, Izale McLeod opened the scoring for the Dons with a close-range header on 53 minutes. Aaron Wilbraham then took over, lobbing a brilliant second on the hour before scrambling home a third from a set piece with 11 minutes to play.

Ricky Ravenhill provided the Grimsby fans with something to cheer about deep into stoppage time when he crashed home a volley from the edge of the box at the death.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 4/7
Draw 5/2
Grimsby Town 9/2

Прогноза: 1 :King: Смело, Донс!!! ;)

[Sirius]

Минавам само да кажа едно РЕСПЕКТ за страхотната тема. Откакто се разиграх на Еврофутбол, МК Донс почти винаги (освен мача с Уолсол) присъстват в моята колонка. Да им пожелаем успех утре, срещу един в общи линии посредствен съперник. Непременно ще ги играя.

[marto.1986]

Минавам само да кажа едно РЕСПЕКТ за страхотната тема. Откакто се разиграх на Еврофутбол, МК Донс почти винаги (освен мача с Уолсол) присъстват в моята колонка. Да им пожелаем успех утре, срещу един в общи линии посредствен съперник. Непременно ще ги играя.

Благодарности, че харесваш темичката... ;)

Хубаво Донс присъстват в колонката ти, те присъстват и в моята ама съм около 0-та само от техни мачове... :cool:

Наистина дано победим Гримзби утре, че промоцията... :cool: Сега е моментът да изпревар Суиндън те за 1 седмица играят 3 мача! Започнаха я добре за нас 0 : 0 с Рочдейл... сега и Херефорд да ги победят или поне Х-че да им извъртят, че имаме тежко гостуване с Шросбъри... :(

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN

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MK DONS: Lee Harper, Dean Lewington, Drissa Diallo, Dominic Blizzard, Sean O'Hanlon, Jon-Paul McGovern, Clive Platt, Izale McLeod, Keith Andrews (c), Gareth Edds, Lloyd Dyer.
Subs: Jude Stirling, Leon Knight, Albert Jarrett, Jonny Hayes, Adolfo Baines.

GRIMSBY TOWN: Phil Barnes, John McDermott, Tom Newey, Nick Fenton, Justin Whittle (c), Paul Bolland, Ciaran Toner, Danny Boshell, Peter Bore, Danny North, James Hunt.
Subs: Robert Murray, Simon Grand, Ryan Bennett, Gary Jones, Peter Till

Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands)

:153: :153: :153:

[marto.1986]

MK Dons 1-2 Grimsby Town :fing20: :fing20:
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Date : Sat 07 Apr 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Comp : Coca-Colа Football League Two
Referee : A Marriner

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Goals :
Andrews 71
Boshell 32
Hunt 53

JAMES Hunt's second half winner ended Grimsby's three-match losing run as they grabbed a shock victory to dent the Dons' automatic promotion bid.

The fired-up Dons laid siege to the visitors' goal early on with some hi-tempo passing football and Izale McLeod hooked an improvised 10-yard volley just over the bar from Dean Lewington's cross in the second minute.

Clive Platt had a goal ruled out for a foul on Grimsby goalkeeper Phil Barnes on the quarter of an hour mark, as he tapped the ball into an empty net after forcing the stopper to drop McLeod's deep cross.

McLeod raced clear onto skipper Keith Andrews' long ball a minute later but his powerful angled 15-yard half-volley was saved well by Barnes, before Gareth Edds' 22-yard volley from Lewington's well-worked corner flashed just wide midway through the first half.

But less than a minute after the off-balance McLeod had missed yet another chance for the Dons when he scuffed straight at Barnes from eight yards, Boshell spectacularly hit the hosts with a classic sucker-punch at the other end to give Grimsby a shock 32nd minute lead.

Tom Newey's deep cross found Boshell unmarked at the back post and the Mariners midfielder gave Dons goalkeeper Lee Harper no chance with a ferocious 12-yard volley back across goal and inside the far post from an acute angle.

Milton Keynes battled back and the off-balance Dominic Blizzard headed Jon-Paul McGovern's cross over the bar from five yards before Sean O'Hanlon headed set pieces from McGovern and Lewington just over the bar in the dying seconds of the first half.

The Dons threw on Leon Knight and reverted to an attacking 4-3-3 formation after the break in a bid to get back in the game but Hunt's volley doubled the Mariners' lead in the 53rd minute.

Ciaran Toner's corner was only half-cleared by the Dons' defence and the unmarked Hunt volleyed the ball back through a crowded box and into the net from 15 yards.

Grimsby midfielder Paul Bolland should have made it 3-0 as Milton Keynes fell apart but he was denied one-on-one by Dons keeper Harper, before Andrews pulled a goal back for the Dons in the 71st minute.

Andrews swivelled 10 yards out to fire into the corner after Knight and O'Hanlon had seen their shots blocked.

Grimsby substitute Peter Till belted a 16-yard thunderbolt against the bar and Boshell was denied by Harper, while McLeod blazed over a great 15-yard chance to equalise for the Dons 10 minutes from the end in a frantic finish.

MK Dons: Harper, Lewington, Diallo, Blizzard (Knight 46), O'Hanlon, McGovern (Stirling 46), Platt, McLeod, Andrews (c), Edds, Dyer (Jarrett 68). Subs: Stirling, Knight, Jarrett, Hayes, Baines.

Grimsby: Barnes, McDermott (booked for foul 37), Newey, Fenton (Grand 74), Whittle (c), Bolland, Toner, Boshell (Bennett 88), Bore (Till 56), North (booked 63 for foul), Hunt. Subs: Murray, Grand, Bennett, Jones, Till.

Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands).

Attendance: 6,101.

by JON BOYLE


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Gay Meadow
17:00 09/04/2007

От толкова време нямахме загуба на собствен терен сега точно от тея баламурници ли се намери да паднем... май промоция няма да видиме тая година, в плей офите просто не знам как ще се представим... просто не знам... а пък и сега мача в понеделник с Шросбъри... а бе, ако искат да влизат аз преставам да си тровя нервите, след тоя мач вече и един мач на Донс не мога да предвидя.

[marto.1986]

THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN

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SHREWSBURY TOWN: Scott Shearer, Neil Ashton, Stuart Drummond, Richard Hope (c), Lee Canoville, Kelvin Langmead, Derek Asamoah, Ben Davies, Dave Edwards, Mark Tierney, Michael Symes.
Subs: Michael Jones, Andy Cooke, Chris Mackenzie, Luke Jones, Leo Fortune-West.

MK DONS: Lee Harper, Dean Lewington, Drissa Diallo, Dominic Blizzard, Sean O'Hanlon, Clive Platt, Jude Stirling, Keith Andrews (c), Gary Smith, Gareth Edds, Leon Knight.
Subs: Jon-Paul McGovern, Jonny Hayes, John Hastings, Adam Watts, Adolfo Baines.

Referee: Mr N S Miller

Мача единствено ме интересува затова, че съм го играл... 1Х... :crazy: Базик бе, играл съм 2. :cool: Ако ме издънят, ще се замисля... дали да ги играя... не мога да се откажа от тоя отбор, лични причини... :cool:

[marto.1986]

Shrewsbury 2 Milton Keynes Dons 1
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Date : Mon 09 Apr 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : Gay Meadow
Attendance : 5238
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : N Miller

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Red Cards :
Stirling 56

Goals :
Asamoah 53
Ashton 75
Platt 9

Match Report

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MK Dons suffered their second defeat in three days at the hands of Shrewsbury Town in a fiery game at Gay Meadow.

The Shrews overturned a half-time deficit to take all three points while the Dons were also reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Jude Stirling.

Things had looked good for the Dons when Clive Platt gave them the lead just nine minutes in with a header from Stirling''s long throw. But a transformed second-half performance from the home side and goals from Derek Asamoah and Neil Ashton sent Martin Allen's team home with nothing to show for their performance.

With the hectic Easter period bringing two games in three days, changes seemed inevitable although Shrewsbury resisted the temptation to rotate. While the Dons made three changes from the side that lost to Grimsby on Saturday, the Shrews named an unchanged starting 11 with Luke Jones' inclusion on the bench the only alteration.

For the Dons, Lloyd Dyer and Izale McLeod were feeling the effects of Saturday while carrying knocks so, unable to even be named substitutes, they were replaced by Stirling and Leon Knight. Gary Smith was also included on the right in place of Jon-Paul McGovern.

On a pitch not at all suited to fluid, passing football, Knight was making light early work of it. He chested down for Platt to shoot wide from the edge of the box before a clever back-heel allowed Gareth Edds to cross dangerously from the right.

It was a bright start, but better was to come on nine minutes with the home side seemingly unaware of the threat possessed by Stirling. His trademark long throw from the right drew Scott Shearer off his line, and as Platt and Kelvin Langmead went up the ball was flicked beyond him and into the far corner.

Whoever it came off last, Platt wheeled away convinced he'd bagged his 16th goal of the season and nobody in blue and amber was arguing.

As they had been for the first 25 minutes on Saturday, the Dons were dominant and on 22 minutes put together their best piece of football of the half. Dominic Blizzard found Stirling on the left, whose cross was wonderfully flicked by Knight into the path of Andrews. The Dons captain was centrally-placed, 15 yards from goal but sliced his shot wide.

After bamboozling two defenders down the right to give Edds space to cross, Knight nearly doubled the lead on 32 minutes. Andrews' clipped ball into the box was headed away by Langmead and Knight cleverly beat his man just inside the box before smashing a half-volley off the crossbar.

As the break beckoned, preserving the lead became the Dons' aim and Shrewsbury started come into the game as a result. Ben Davies' shot that went well wide didn't require Lee Harper's attention but Derek Asamoah's free-kick did, as the Dons 'keeper tipped over the bar.

A flurry of Dons cautions came before the break with Andrews, Platt, Edds and Smith all in the book before half time - Platt and Andrews for dissent, Smith for leading with an arm on Davies and Edds for scything down Marc Tierney on the edge of the box.

Shrewsbury came out with renewed belief in the second half and, with a passionate crowd behind them, set about getting back into the game. Within 10 minutes, they were.

Langmead's long ball over the top sent Asamoah chasing and as Harper came rushing out to clear, he slammed the ball straight into the Shrews striker and the was helpless as it trickled over the line.

The scores were level and the home side would soon have a numerical advantage as Stirling was dismissed. Going up for a challenge with Stewart Drummond, the Dons man was judged to have used an elbow and was given a straight red.

In fairness, the Dons responded well, quietening an increasingly loud home crowd as Smith, Andrews and Blizzard conducted a patient period of possession.

Knight was still proving a problem for the home side and was alive to a mistake from Richard Hope on 67 minutes only to shoot wide.

But the numbers certainly told on 75 minutes as Shrewsbury poured forward to take the lead. Asamoah's pass down the right found Davies whose low cross went all the way through to Ashton. Edds did well to block his initial, close-range effort but he could do nothing as Ashton spun to turn the loose ball in.

Forced to go for broke, the Dons introduced Jonny Hayes, John Hastings and McGovern, but they had their 'keeper to thank for keeping them in it on 80 minutes. Ashton's corner from the right looked bound for the net when Dave Edwards heeded it but Harper somehow turned it over from barely a yard.

Down to 10-men, the Dons found it difficult to force the home side back and when Hayes fired a free-kick well over the bar their chances to claw back a point were over.

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National Hockey Stadium
15:00 14/04/2007

Чао, промоция....!

[hristo bulgarian don]

4ак сега ли го разбра?
Това е дърво без корен ше изсъхне
Феновете им пеят нащте песни-за Уимбълдън-но може ли в Сливен да пеят за Меден Рудник или в Пловдив за 3 4у4ура или в Ст.Загора за Кършиака???

[marto.1986]

4ак сега ли го разбра?
Това е дърво без корен ше изсъхне
Феновете им пеят нащте песни-за Уимбълдън-но може ли в Сливен да пеят за Меден Рудник или в Пловдив за 3 4у4ура или в Ст.Загора за Кършиака???

За ваш'те... :028: :028: :028: :028:

Моля ти се... няма отбор, който само да е печелил, няма отбор който само да е губил... това, че сме почнали да губиме, а аз реагирах твърде остро, защото бях привикнал към победи, не значи, че някога ще за*ба тоя отбор... за нищо и никогo на света... :cool:

[marto.1986]

FA reject Stirling appeal

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Jude Stirling will miss the next
three games after his appeal against the
red card he received at Shrewsbury was rejected by the FA.

MK DONS have failed in their appeal against Jude Stirling's red card that he received against Shrewsbury on Easter Monday.
Stirling was shown a straight red card for allegedly elbowing Shrews' midfielder Stewart Drummond in the 55th minute during Dons' 2-1 defeat at Gay Meadow.

And the Dons have also been fined a mandatory £1,000 for exceeding five bookings in the game.

A total of eight players including Gareth Edds, Drissa Diallo, Sean O'Hanlon, Dean Lewington, Gary Smith, Keith Andrews, Dominic Blizzard and Clive Platt were all shown yellow cards with only two of the starting 11, Lee Harper and Leon Knight, escaping a card of any colour.

Speaking to the Citizen after the weekend's defeat, Dons manager Martin Allen said: ""I've written to the authorities to express my concerns because it was like military discipline at Shrewsbury – I've never seen anything like it.

"Of course I respect that some of the bookings were deserved but every challenge was a yellow card and there wasn't any leniency.

"Referees are there to help keep all the players on the pitch, supporters don't pay to see games ruined with 10 against 11."

Jude Stirling will now miss the next three Dons games and will be back in contention for the last game of the season at home to Accrington Stanley on Saturday May 5.

By JON Boyle

Ем, така е жено шашава... :cool: без него ще е и по-добре нали заради тоз "футболист" изгубихме най Гей Мидлоул... :cool:



MK DONS V DARLINGTON

Saturday 14 April 2007
The Ground
Kick-off 3pm

TEAM NEWS
Dons striker Izale McLeod could make a return to the squad for the visit of Darlington on Saturday. The Dons' leading scorer missed the game against Shrewsbury Town on Monday after picking up a sore knee in last Saturday's defeat to Grimsby Town.

Jude Stirling starts a three-match suspension after his red card against the Shrews was upheld by an FA disciplinary panel on Thursday but Lloyd Dyer could be in line for a recall after being granted compassionate leave on Monday.

Striker Scott Taylor has also returned from his month-long loan spell at Brentford and is in contention for a place in the squad while Watford loanee Albert Jarrett, whose ankle injury has restricted him to 20 minutes in a Dons shirt so far, also has a chance of being involved.

Aaron Wilbraham (ankle), Jamie Smith (ankle) and Paul Mitchell (broken leg) are all still out.

Darlington skipper Clark Keltie is the visitors' major absentee after surgery to repair a broken hand he picked up in the defeat to Hartlepool. Midfielder Martin Smith suffered a head injury in Monday's draw against Lincoln though he should continue as no concussion has been noted.

Forward Tommy Wright serves the third of a four-match suspension meaning Greg Blundell and Julian Joachim should remain in attack while defenders Brian Close (hamstring) and Tim Ryan (knee) are still sidelined. Goalkeeper Lee Jones is still out with a groin problem so 21-year-old David Stockdale will be on the bench to provide cover for Sam Russell.

FORM
The two losses over the Easter weekend were the Dons first back-to-back defeats all season and manager Martin Allen will be looking for a response against the Quakers. The Dons sit in fourth place, just one place outside the automatic promotion places but trail Swindon in third by six points with four games remaining.

Darlington are still in the chase for a playoff spot though manager Dave Penney has admitted that it will be a tall order with their remaining games. They are currently 12th, four points off that vital seventh spot currently occupied by Shrewsbury. They haven't won in four, have only won once in seven and have only scored four goals in that time.

Dons last six: L L D D W W
Darlington last six: D D L L W D

LAST TIME OUT
Neil Wainwright's goal towards the end of the first half gave Darlington three points against the Dons in late November. Wainwright crashed home Martin Smith's cross after the home side had been reduced to 10 men following the early departure of Clark Keltie for two quick yellow cards.

The Dons turned the screw on their opponents in the second half but despite Scott Taylor hitting a post and a string of chances going unrewarded, they were unable to find a breakthrough and left the North East empty handed.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
MK Dons 4/6
Draw 5/2
Darlington 7/2

Прогноза: Айде Х... :cool: МАКСИМУМ...

[marto.1986]

Milton Keynes Dons 1 Darlington 0 :hmmm: :-O :kez:
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Date : Sat 14 Apr 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 5730
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : A Taylor

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Goals :
Platt 57

Match Report

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Clive Platt's 17th goal of the season got MK Dons back to winning ways with a nail-biting win over play-off chasing Darlington.

Platt popped up 11 minutes after half time to head home Leon Knight's cross before a superb display from goalkeeper Ademole Bankole kept the Dons' in front.

The Nigerian 'keeper made big saves from Julian Joachim and Gregg Blundell late on as the Dons looked to up the pressure on third-placed Swindon Town.

Dons manager Martin Allen was dealt a blow when captain Keith Andrews was ruled out injured before kick-off meaning a reshuffle in midfield. Gary Smith moved into the centre to partner Dominic Blizzard, flanked by Jon-Paul McGovern on the right and Lloyd Dyer on the left.

Up front, top-scorer Izale McLeod was still missing with a knee injury so Leon Knight continued in attack with Clive Platt, the big man made skipper in Andrews' absence.

If anything, the biggest surprise was a return to first team action for goalkeeper Ademole "George" Bankole, who replaced Lee Harper between the sticks.

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In this first appearance since August, Bankole was unsurprisingly under early pressure whenever set-pieces allowed Darlington to apply it. But in Julian Joachim they possessed a man capable of troubling the Dons from higher up the pitch and when he burst in behind Drissa Diallo down the right, the home side were grateful to Blizzard who got back to put the cut-back behind with Rory Prendergast lurking.

Long-distance efforts from Smith and McGovern aside, the Dons were short of chances until Knight, leaping as high as a man twice his size, got on the end of a Dyer cross but was unable to generate enough power to cause Sam Russell a problem in the Quakers goal.

The warm weather was doing nothing to take the energy out of the players on the pitch, as both sides rattled into first-half tackles. But for all the blood and thunder, there was little by way of chances as both defences, the Dons' led by Sean O'Hanlon and Darlington's by Patrick Collins, snuffed out any threat. While the Dons probed with Dyer's free-kick that went just wide and Knight's clever turn that almost released McGovern, the Quakers looked dangerous on the break with the pace of Joachim and Prendergast.

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Like injuries were not hampering the Dons enough, they lost O'Hanlon at half time meaning a debut for Fulham loanee Adam Watts.

The second half started with a flurry of Darlington corners and as the Dons failed to clear, Mark Phillips almost took advantage of the final one when he headed Prendergast's ball over.

But the Dons finally got the goal they craved, typically coming from the evergreen Platt on 56 minutes with Knight the architect. Treading on the ball with total control left of the penalty area, Knight looked up and jabbed in a cross like a flat punch shot with a pitching wedge. It was begging to be attacked and Platt duly obliged, finally beating Collins in the air to thump a header past Russell.

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Still Darlington came and Watts was forced to stand up to a fierce drive from Mickey Cummins as the pressure grew.

But having been put into the side, Bankole must have known there would be a time when he would have to earn his corn, and he did just that half way through the second half with two saves in a minute.

Dave Rowson's shot from 25 yards deflected into the path of Gregg Blundell and the Nigerian veteran had to race out to make a brilliant block. From the resulting corner, Phillips must have thought he'd scored when he made contact from barely two yards out, but Bankole was there again to keep the lead intact.

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Albert Jarrett and Jonny Hayes were introduced to add fresh legs and the two combined well on 77 minutes to almost give Platt another. Hayes' trickery in the box allowed Jarrett to cross from the left, and as Platt beat Collins again, his header dipped just over the bar.

Joachim got on the end of a Prendergast cross and saw his shot loop up and bounce off the bar before Bankole denied him again just seconds later. Chasing a long ball through the centre, Joachim did his best to hold off Watts before hammering in a shot that Bankole beat away superbly.

It looked like it was the Dons' day and it could have got better late on as Smith forced his way through but saw his low drive saved well by Russell.

MK Dons: Bankole, Lewington, Diallo, Blizzard, O'Hanlon (Watts 46), McGovern, Platt (c), G Smith, Edds, Knight (Hayes 74), Dyer (Jarrett 73). Subs: Hayes, Hastings, Harper, Watts, Jarrett.

Darlington: Russell, Phillips, Collins, Wainwright (Johnson 60), Cummins (c), Joachim, Blundell, Wiseman, Rowson (Armstrong 90), Horwood (N'Goma 89), Prendergast (booked 83). Subs: Stockdale, N'Goma, Johnson, Burgess, Armstrong.

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МК Донс бие?! По какъв повод... :028: Може би защото, в една рекламка JetCash™, която намерих в един медицински център пишеше, че днес имам имен ден...?! :028: Ако е така, благодаря им. ;) Но имаше една велика поговорка от един велик човек, която аз ще си позволя да редактирам малко... ;) "Къде отиваш ти, може би? Към промоция, едва ли не..." Там така с историите около МаК ДОНалдС. ;)

[marto.1986]

"ONE IN THE BAG, THREE MORE TO GO..."

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Dons manager Martin Allen was very happy with his side's efforts after they picked up a victory by the odd goal against Dave Penney's Darlington.

Clive Platt's 56th minute header, his 17th goal of the season, was enough to secure at least a play-pff spot for the Dons, something the manager was pleased with in its own right.

He said: "That's great news for this club, it's the first time we will have been into the play-offs.

"I was very pleased with the way it went today, very, very happy after the run we have had with four matches without winning. At times we have been playing very well but not winning, a couple of individual errors have cost us dear.

"There's been an element of disappointment, an element of frustration and people naffed off - me included. I expected more and I wanted more. But you sit down, watch the video, analyse the games and it's not through lack of effort, it's not like they have just been 'fancy-Dans'. But each mistake has been punished heavily.

"When that happens and you get to this stage of the season it's very hard to go out and play with any confidence and freedom. It's hard to describe it, but once you've got that responsibility going over the white line you have got to do it. I know what that feeling's like, I've been there and it's hard.

"But they stuck at it today with a lot of injuries. Izale McLeod is out. Keith Andrews trained yesterday and was part of our team today but overnight his knee flared up. He's been playing with that now for a couple of weeks even though he has been playing so well. So that was a blow this morning, when I was out doing a bit of gardening, to take a phone call from Damien Doyle our sports therapist that he was missing. So at half past one it was a question of adapting it but everyone who has come into the team has done us proud.

"I'm pleased for the supporters and the players, more than myself because I have been in the position for a few years now. It's hard for the players and the supporters but for me it's taking the blows, taking the happiness, taking it all in my stride and just getting on with it.

"On Thursday when I chatted to all the players, we had to get rid of the grey doom and gloom that was surrounding all of us. We made a pledge that we weren't going to talk about the opposition, we would just concentrate on how we're going to go.

"We said if we could win our four games we would get promoted. We've got one in the bag and now we've got three to go."

Хохо... ;) Ще сложиме три в торбата, когато Чавдар влезе в А група. :P:


IN THE PICTURE DARLINGTON

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Leon Knight fights for early possession against Quakers winger Neil Wainwright

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Dean Lewington probes down the left

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Ademole Bankole was in fine form for the Dons, pulling off a number of brilliant saves.

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Dominic Blizzard puts in another industrious performance.

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Clive Platt gives the Dons the lead, rising to head home Knight's 56th-minute cross.

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The big Dons striker celebrates his 17th goal of the season in front of the Cowshed...

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...before sharing a moment with the man who created the goal.


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Making his league debut as a half time replacement for Sean O'Hanlon, Adam Watts helps the Dons defence hold firm.


Вратаря си свърши работата, а късмета беше на наша страна... ;)

[marto.1986]

MARTIN & WHIT TO ATTEND TOURS

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen and his assistant Adrian Whitbread will be present at Thursday evening's tours of stadium:mk.

The pair will be heading down to Denbigh after the reserve game against Leyton Orient as a huge bonus to fans who have been booked in for Thursday's tours.

Even more supporters will get the opportunity to look around the UEFA Four Star facility ahead of its opening in July.

The club have been running tours since before Christmas in conjunction with mymkdons.com (www.mymkdons.com) to show the fans some of the breathtaking sights that will greet them when the club starts playing in the new ground next season.

With most of the seats now in place, the sights from the open concourse are quite magnificent as the countdown continues to the opening of Milton Keynes' premier events venue.

Further tours of the Dons' fantastic new home are currently being arranged for the coming weeks. Register at www.mymkdons.com to apply for a tour.

:061: :061:

[marto.1986]

MARTIN'S WEDNESDAY UPDATE

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Good evening,

I'm just on my way home, it's been a long day after a double session for all the players and afternoon meetings between the staff, to once again go over long-term and short-term planning.

Tomorrow we will, once again, have a double session, starting in the morning at half past nine should you wish to visit.

We have a young team playing tomorrow afternoon at The Ground, two o'clock kick-off, against Leyton Orient reserves and at the moment, with our injury situation, none of our senior players will be playing.

Tomorrow evening, Whit and I will be doing the stadium tours from six o'clock through until eight o'clock. The staff at the club have done a fantastic job, putting in many hours of over time without fuss or complaint. these people are not yer average nine-to-fivers and they deserve a great deal of credit.

I have been at the stadium this afternoon and it is looking absolutely awesome. :153: The pitch is beautiful, the seats are nearly all in and it's certainly very motivational and exciting to me when I visit. In actual fact, I was in Milton Keynes early this morning at half past seven and I sat in the supermarket car park just looking at it, watching it, and visualising the future.

Three cup finals to go. :suicide:

Take Care

Martin

Ако резервите бият в тая тренировка вярвам, че много от състава от мача с Лейтън ще влязат в отбора за мача със Стокпорт и ще бием :ok: при равен и при загуба тренерчето няма да вкара свестни хора в състава и ето пак загуба на точки :nervous: ... :hmmm: Не знам, може да е само един мач на резервите, ама пък според мен там има много надежди, бе ще видим, да се надяваме за победа и утре и в Събота... ;-)

[marto.1986]

Т'ва клипче ми вдъхна надежда :D (http://youtube.com/watch?v=608watFAGEg)

Ние сме на Уембли, сори Хартипул, Уолсол и Суиндън... :D

[marto.1986]

MK DONS RES 2 LEYTON ORIENT RES 1 http://209.85.12.232/5235/188/emo/MKD.gif http://209.85.12.232/5235/188/emo/MKD.gif

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MK Dons reserves picked up their second win in four days after an excellent performance against Leyton Orient.

Goals early in each half from Stephane Koffi and Liam Kelly put the young Dons in the ascendancy at The Ground.

Loick Pires pulled a goal back for Orient on the hour-mark but it was unable to spark a revival as the Dons picked up three more points in the Pontins Holidays Combination.

Playing as a lone front-man, Koffi started the game with his typical enthusiasm, chasing lost causes and pressuring defenders into mistakes.

Trialist Marvin Bartley provided the main support to Koffi in the first half and it was from his determined run that the Dons forced a corner and opened the scoring.

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Dean Lovegrove pulled his left-wing corner out to Kelly, loitering with intent 25 yards from goal. Taking a touch with his chest to set it, the Dons winger drove in a low shot with his right foot that was probably heading just wide.

But Koffi reacted with a predator's instincts and controlled the ball inside the box before hooking the ball past Orient 'keeper Michael Doyle from six yards.

It was just the kind of early lift the young Dons side needed and, with many of them having been involved in Monday night's win over Oxford, it triggered an excellent opening 20 minutes.

Directed by the constantly involved Lovegrove, the Dons not only kept the ball but had a purpose about them when they had it, preventing Orient stringing more than a couple of passes together.

Koffi showed excellent control on the edge of the box from Adam Kent's diagonal ball, but showed his obvious frustration when he dragged his shot wide from the edge of the box.

Kent put a free header from Lovegrove's corner over the bar before more good work from Bartley presented an opportunity to Charlie Shuter. Bartley's persistence and quick feet got him away from Solomon Shields and after slipping the ball into Shuter's path, the young Dons midfielder drilled a shot just wide from 30 yards.

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It was a one-sided half in terms of chances, Orient having little more than a speculative effort from Shields to show for it, the midfielder volleying Kent's headed clearance into the Cowshed.

Having scored within five minutes in the first half, the Dons repeated the feat after half time when Kelly doubled the advantage.

Again Bartley was in the thick of it, contesting a long ball with Doyle and forcing the ball to break to the byline. The Dons trialist reacted first, squaring the ball across the six-yard box for Kelly to tap in.

Finding themselves two goals behind, Orient started to string a few passages together and when Rodney Hicks' cross was blazed over by Bradley Grey, it served as a warning that the Dons were still in a game.

They were nearly out of sight when Lovegrove's corner found the head of Kieran Murphy but Shields was on the line to make a vital clearance.

Having been at the heart of most of Dons' good play in the match, there was an irony about Lovegrove's mistake that brought Orient back into it. Under minimal pressure, Lovegrove gave the ball away to Grey 20 yards out. Pires controlled the pass into the box and shot confidently across Adolfo Baines with his left foot.

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If anything, it ensured the home side would not slip into complacency and Murphy couldn't believe his luck as he was denied twice from set pieces. Two Lovegrove corners were thumped past Doyle off the Irishman's head, but both were cleared from underneath their own crossbar by Scott Grange and Shields respectively.

Orient were not in the mood to yield though and they almost levelled the game when Frankie Webb's inswinging free-kick from deep was misjudged by Baines and rattled the goal-frame.

Dons: Baines, Mitchell-Coop, Collins (Williams 89), Lovegrove, Kent, Murphy, Moriarty (Gondwe 64), Bartley, Koffi, Shuter, Kelly.

Стефчо и Лимоня ще бъдат повикани в първия тим, убеден съм. :153: Стокпорт уи уил уин. :153: :fans_bg:

[marto.1986]

Allen: Izale injury worse than feared :nervous:

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MK DONS manager Martin Allen has admitted
that top scorer Izale McLeod may struggle
to return to action this season.
Picture: Phil Smith.

MK DONS' promotion hopes have been dealt a blow after manager Martin Allen revealed crocked top scorer Izale McLeod's injury is worse than first thought.
The 23-goal striker has missed the Dons' past two games with a knee injury after playing through the pain barrier in previous matches up until the 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby just under a fortnight ago.

And Allen admitted 22-year-old McLeod faces a race against time to be fit for the climax of the promotion race – but he could still risk him in the play-offs.

Allen told the Citizen: "Izale has no chance of playing this Saturday and we don't know how long he's going to be out.

"It doesn't look good at the moment but we hope he'll play again this season. Damien Doyle is working hard on him to build up the areas around the injury."

The news comes as another blow to the injury-ravaged Dons, who are already missing long term absentees Aaron Wilbraham (ankle), Jamie Smith (knee) and Paul Mitchell (broken leg).

Skipper Keith Andrews is also delaying an operation on his knee
injury until the summer so he can play through the pain barrier in the final games.

But Allen insists the Dons have more than adequate cover for McLeod in the shape of fellow strikers Scott Taylor, John Hastings and particularly Leon Knight.

Allen said: "It's a blow but I'm not worried because we've got other good players who can do the job.

"Leon is getting better and better, although he's still got a lot of work to do on his fitness because he wasn't playing at his old club.
"He's been working very hard with us and he's been an absolute credit to himself and to the club.

"I was told he was a naughty little boy when he came here but he's been an absolute pleasure to work with."

Wilbraham will undergo his long-awaited ankle operation today (Thursday) while Jamie Smith will have another operation on his long-standing knee problem next Monday, as the pair are ruled out for the rest of the season.

But there is better news of 19-year-old centre-half Sam Page, whose operation on his injured knee has been postponed for a week as the injury has started to heal on its own.

By Jon Boyle

[marto.1986]

Снимки и инфо от stadiummk

20/04/07

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The view from the main gate, approaching the West Stand of stadium:mk.

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The view from the South West corner with the stadium arena on the right.

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The South East corner; much of the arena cladding has gone into place.

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The view from the access tunnel in the South Stand.

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Assistant groundsman Mark Frew gives the hallowed turf a cut in the sunshine. (Симпатяга :smart:)

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The white seats in the East Stand are almost finished.

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The view from the Directors Box in the West Stand.

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The view from the North West corner.

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The view from the upper tier of the North East corner.



I HAVE A DREAM

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen shared his dream for the future with supporters on Thursday night during tours of the club's new stadium.

The Dons boss and his assistant Adrian Whitbread were waiting in the Cowshed for each group as they made their way round stadium:mk and talked to them about their vision for the club.

He spoke of his dream to see the place full against heavyweights like Manchester United, and that the younger generations present would remember the day he told them it would happen.

Martin and Adrian told the supporters about some of the fantastic facilities that will be at their disposal next season and their collective disbelief that there would be a swimming pool next to the dressing room! Supporters also had the chance to ask questions before completing their tours in the Grand Ballroom.

Further tours of stadium:mk are being planned ahead of the opening in July. To register for a tour visit www.mymkdons.com

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Ии... мач превю-то:

STOCKPORT COUNTY V MK DONS

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TEAM NEWS
Dons skipper Keith Andrews faces a race to be fit for Saturday's trip to Stockport after missing the win over Darlington with a knee injury. Manager Martin Allen also has doubts over the fitness of leading scorer Izale McLeod, who has missed the last two game with his own knee problem, and Sean O'Hanlon, who limped out of the Darlington game at half time with a hamstring strain. Jude Stirling serves the second of a three-match ban.

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Aaron Wilbraham underwent a successful operation on his ankle injury on Thursday while Jamie Smith's ankle will keep him out too. Paul Mitchell is a long-term absentee with a broken leg.

Stockport manager Jim Gannon has problems of his own with up to seven player potentially missing. :153: At the back, Michael Raynes will miss the rest of the season with a pulled hamstring while Rob Clare is a doubt for Saturday with a similar problem. Michael Rose has a long-term knee injury and Keith Briggs (ankle) is out.

In attack, Liam Dickinson serves the second of a three-game suspension, Tes Bramble is likely to be out with a groin strain and Adam Proudlock is struggling with a foot injury.

FORM
The Dons' win over Darlington last Saturday put an end to a four game run without a win and they will be looking to build on that going into the final three games of the season. Assured of a playoff spot, they are still in with a chance of catching third-placed Swindon and pinching automatic promotion, but the Robins need only four points to secure it. Striker Clive Platt has six goals in his last nine games and 17 in total this season.

Having set a Football League record of nine consecutive wins without conceding a goal, the Hatters' form has dipped of late with only one win in eight games. Their defensive record has gone from watertight to having conceded 18 goals in those eight games, the biggest defeat coming at home to Rochdale when they shipped seven. Last Saturday they were beaten 2-0 at Macclesfield Town. Sixth-placed needing four points to guarantee a play-off spot.

Stockport Last Six: L W D L L L
Dons Last Six: W L L D D W

LAST TIME OUT
Though he is likely to miss the game on Saturday, Izale McLeod was the star of the show when the sides met on a Tuesday night in December. The Dons striker hit a stunning overhead kick just after the hour-mark before lifting a second over the Stockport 'keeper with 15 minutes to go. Stockport fans will not look back on the match too fondly after seeing Ashley Williams and Rob Clare sent off either side of McLeod's second. It was a game the Dons controlled from start to finish and preceeded the Hatters' incredible record breaking run that started just after Christmas.

SELECTED MATCH ODDS
Stockport County 7/5
Draw 12/5
MK Dons 6/4

ПрИвете си изводи... :153: :P: Айзъл & Клайв са тук... :153:

[marto.1986]

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Date : Sat 21 Apr 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : Edgeley Park
Attendance : 5681
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : C Boyeson

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Goals :
Pilkington 80
Andrews 55
Platt 24
Match Report

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Milton Keynes Dons maintained their chase of third-placed Swindon with an excellent win at Stockport County.

Clive Platt's 18th goal of the season and a second-half Keith Andrews header put them in the driving seat at Edgeley Park before Anthony Pilkington pulled a goal back late on.

The result leaves the Dons still with a mathematical chance of catching Swindon in the final automatic promotion position, but the Robins need only a point from their final two games to send the Dons into the play-offs.

With injuries stretching resources to the limit, Martin Allen voted for some experience on his bench by naming development coach Junior Lewis among the substitutes.

Sean O'Hanlon's absence with a hamstring injury meant Adam Watts kept his place at centre half while captain Andrews was passed fit to start. Ademole Bankole retained the goalkeeper's jersey and Dominic Blizzard lined up in midfield against the side he was on loan at earlier in the season.

The home side were without defender Rob Clare but were able to call upon midfielder Adam Proudlock who shook off a foot injury to start.

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On a surface not suited to fluid, passing football, both sides took time to get used to unpredictable bounces - the Dons in particular being the visitors.

First victim of it was Andrews and as the ball escaped his control Ashley Williams played it forward. Proudlock chased it into the box but saw his claims for a penalty waved away as Bankole raced out of goal.

The Dons started to find their feet and when Smith's corner came in from the left, Lloyd Dyer did well to keep it in the mix and Leon Knight's clever back-header was cleared off the line by Adam Griffin.

Knight was causing problems both with the ball at his feet and spinning in behind, and when Watts' brilliant crossfield ball fell into his path, only a slip from the Dons striker allowed Williams to clear.

Having created that attack, Watts showed his value in defence minutes later, when he got himself in the way of Anthony Elding's goal-bound shot after Proudlock's cut-back.

Pilkington saw a well-hit half-volley from 25 yards fly just over Bankole's bar as the Hatters retained the momentum, but just a minute later, Smith superbly created the opener.

The Dons midfielder initially tried to shoot as Dyer's cross from the left came to the far post, but a miscue allowed the ball to spin back into his path. He drove past Griffin to the dead-ball line, cut the ball back and Platt was waiting six yards out to smash it high into Joe Lewis' net.

With the initiative taken, Allen's side set about consolidating it by denying Stockport a moment's peace. The work rate was unbelievable as they forced the Hatters backwards, breaking up their momentum and looking dangerous on the break.

Knight set off on a surging run down the left after a Stockport corner was cleared and, having had his heels clipped by the chasing Griffin, he did well to stay on his feet before his shot was blocked by Williams.

Having ended the half with a dangerous set-piece that Drissa Diallo headed just wide, the Dons continued in the same vain after the break - causing problems from free-kicks and corners. Ironically enough, Watts and Elding reversed roles from the first half, the latter clearing the former's effort off the line after Lewis had lost Smith's free-kick.

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At the other end, Pilkington was setting his sights from range again but saw Bankole get well behind it. Elding a Watts' personal duel continued as the Hatters striker sprinted in behind. But the young Fulham loanee recovered superbly to block the shot inside the box and clear the rebound away from Pilkington.

If the pressure was mounting it didn't show as the Dons doubled the lead on 55 minutes through the drive of Andrews and the guile of Knight.

In a carbon-copy of Platt's winner against Darlington last week, Knight drifted left and was allowed to turn and dig out a cross. Andrews was bursting into the box unmarked and couldn't believe his luck as he simply nodded his fifth goal of the season past Lewis from five yards.

That looked to have clinched the points and it nearly got better six minutes later when Smith robbed Griffin in his own penalty area and cut the ball back to Platt again only for his shot to rise over the bar.

Stockport though, refused to lie down and when Greg Tansey smacked a 25-yard free-kick against the crossbar it served as a warning.

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Young Tommy Rowe it was who set up a tense finale, coming off the bench having played half of a youth team game in the morning. The youngster drove a cross in from the left that went right through the six yard box and Pilkington, a pest to Dons defenders all afternoon, was waiting to smash high into the net from a tight angle.

Dons came again and substitute Albert Jarrett was denied by a superb save from Lewis having tricked his way in from the left.

Stockport just couldn't build the momentum to put the pressure on as the Dons closed it out, Dinning's toe-punt from distance the closest they came to levelling.


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NEXT MATCH:
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Adams Park
15:00 28/04/2007
Дербито на threecounties (beds, herts & bucks) :153:

На мен този път победата ми влезе добре, даже повече от добре, направо идеално... :153:

[marto.1986]

"WE'RE STILL FIGHTING"

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen refused to give up hope of catching third-placed Swindon Town after his side won 2-1 at Stockport.

Goals from Clive Platt and Keith Andrews gave the Dons the points despite Anthony Pilkington pulling a goal back late on for the Hatters.

The Dons still trail Swindon by six points with two games to play but the boss says his players will keep on fighting until the very end.

He said: "We're still going, we're still fighting and we live to fight another day. The players have had to work very hard this week because I'm not happy being in fourth place and it hasn't been a week of celebrating getting into the play-offs."

Asked if he was resigned to his side entering the play-offs, the manager had this to say.

"Absolutely not, if we win our next two games, six points will put the pressure right on them.

"We're capable of playing better than we did today but the players are under a lot of pressure at the moment and it is difficult to cope with.

"We didn't really play that well, but we had several good chances and we kept going forward to try and get more goals. We could have played five across the midfield but we kept putting on more attackers because it was in the back of my mind that we needed to score more goals if you know what I'm saying."

Martin Allen's press conference in full, coming soon on Dons World.

Браво, на адаша да продължи така...;) На Суиндън остават два много тежки мача с Бристол Роувърс и с Уолсол, следващия мач на Суиндън е дербито с Бристол, пък те Роувърс се борят за плей офи, а Уолсол продължава битката за шампион на лига 2, къде къде повече пари са за 1-во място. ;) Ще видим, ще се чуе то, ще се разбере... ;)

[Scouse]

Eми не че нещо.... Но, абсолютно всеки път, когато ги играя хващам ... Имам някакво вътрешно чувство за този отбор. Вчерашният подарък, този коеф 2.7, беше просто изключително добро попадение ;). Аз също съм им фен :)

[marto.1986]

Eми не че нещо.... Но, абсолютно всеки път, когато ги играя хващам ... Имам някакво вътрешно чувство за този отбор. Вчерашният подарък, този коеф 2.7, беше просто изключително добро попадение ;). Аз също съм им фен :)

Вече ще ти викам вътрешния... :028: :P:

И на мен вчера ми дойде добре този коеф. :153:

Да имаме все такива подаръци... :153: Вчера нямаше как да не играя за Професорите... при 7 човека аут за Каунти, от къде къде беше по - ясно какво ще стане, пък и сега покрай тая промоция... Сега 2-та тежки мача на Суиндън дано да бъдат загубени... Да не си хабиме излишно нервите с тея плей офи, нищо че ще са на Уембли... ;-)

Само МК Донс http://209.85.12.232/5235/188/emo/MKD.gif

П.с.: И... патка за Диарбакърсапун... :punish:

[marto.1986]

IZALE NAMED IN TEAM OF THE YEAR

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MK Dons striker Izale McLeod was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year on Sunday night.

The 22-year-old front-man was honoured at the annual PFA Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

After being named League Two Player of the Year at the Football League Awards in March, Sunday's gong caps a superb season for McLeod who has bagged 23 goals in 36 appearances this term.

The England under-21 international is currently out with a knee injury but has done much already this season towards the Dons promotion bid.

The PFA website had this to say: "The former Derby striker, who also had a loan spell with Sheffield United, is a Dons' cult hero having scored goals all the way - more than 50 in just over 100 games - since joining the club at the start of the 2005-06 season. Already well through the 20-goal mark this term, he was recently named by the Football League as the division's Player of the Year."

PFA LEAGUE TWO TEAM OF THE YEAR
Clayton INCE (Walsall)
Craig PEAD (Walsall)
Michael NELSON (Hartlepool United)
Chris WESTWOOD (Walsall)
Ritchie HUMPHREYS (Hartlepool United)
Lee FRECKLINGTON (Lincoln City)
Dean KEATES (Walsall)
Andy MONKHOUSE (Hartlepool United)
Tommy DOHERTY (Wycombe Wanderers, loan from QPR)
Izale McLEOD (Milton Keynes Dons)
Jermaine EASTER (Wycombe Wanderers)

Йеппаа... :fans_bg: ама като гледам само 2 - 3 отбора присъстват... баси... :(

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IN THE PICTURE - STOCKPORT COUNTY

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Dons skipper Keith Andrews wins an early midfield contest with Tony Dinning.

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Winger Lloyd Dyer makes a bright start, causing the Hatters problems down the left.

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Clive Platt works hard to hold the ball up front, the big man scored the Dons opener on 25 minutes.

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Gary Smith, architect of Platt's opener, puts in an industrious performance on the Dons right.

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Soon after the break, Andrews doubles the lead by heading in Leon Knight's cross...

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...and it's smiles all round from his delighted team-mates.

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Adam Watts defends superbly as the Stockport try to get back into it.

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Johny Hayes replaces Knight and works hard to deny the Hatters space.

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Albert Jarrett provides some fresh legs on the left and almost adds a third late on.

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Stockport boss Jim Gannon congratulates Dominic Blizzard, who had a spell on loan at Edgeley Park this season.

Чудесен ден... :P: бтв. Суиндън са като този емотикон. :tomato: :028:

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Fourth not good enough – Allen

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MK Dons manager Martin Allen

MK DONS manager Martin Allen hinted he believes his team are destined for the play-offs despite their 2-1 win at Stockport, and
admitted: "I'm not happy with where we're finishing."

Goals from Clive Platt and skipper Keith Andrews kept the Dons' slim automatic promotion hopes alive at Edgeley Park on Saturday, while
Anthony Pilkington responded late on for the Hatters.

But two of the three teams relegated with the Dons last season have already secured an automatic return to League One while the other, Swindon Town, require just one more point to condemn Milton Keynes to the play-offs.

And Allen said: "If you really want the truth to be known I'm not really that happy with finishing where we're finishing, and being in fourth place.

"So it hasn't been a celebration week with everybody saying how great it is to be in the play-offs.

"It's been a week of a few home truths, a lot of hard work and the fingers being pointed in many different directions to improve.

"It's been about eradicating stupid mistakes and errors that have cost us dear, that if they had been cut out previously we wouldn't be sitting where we are now."

But when asked if he was now accepting that Dons will be in the play-offs, Allen appeared to backtrack and said: "Absolutely not – if we win our next two games six points will put the pressure right on Swindon.

"We are capable of playing better than we did today but the players were playing under a lot of pressure and it's difficult coping with it at this time of year.

"My mind is now firmly focused on the next two games only, and getting six points."

On-loan Fulham centre-half Adam Watts, 19, impressed on his full professional debut as a replacement for the injured Sean O'Hanlon (hamstring).

Allen added: "It was a fantastic full league debut. When you're making your debut sometimes it's best to find out an hour before the game starts but he had three or four days.

"The tension that builds up and the pressure and excitement can affect you but he wasn't affected, he's a very good player and he did very well for us."

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
Dons Reporter

Тука си прав адаше... :diablo:

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MARTIN'S WEDNESDAY UPDATE

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Good afternoon

With two games to go we face a tough task, but one that is most definitely possible. We have certainly not eased up at the training ground and I most definitely feel there is room for improvement in the performances, even though we have just won two games.

I'm sure every seat available for MK Dons supporters will be taken on Saturday. We will do everything we can to win this game and, of course, hope other things swing our way.

Some of the injuries are getting better and some of them are not. Aaron Wilbraham and Jamie Smith have both had their operations and Paul Mitchell is now working hard on his rehab.

Make no mistake, it's a tough task that we face but over the years we have all seen the twists and turns. These players can do it and, whatever the outcome, we must do our own thing and continue to improve.

Everybody I speak to, on the phone and in conversation, has written us off. On the phone I nod my head and agree, and in conversation I just go with the flow. But then I put the phone down, or walk away and it makes me more determined, with a few deep breaths, to prove them all wrong.

Two cup finals to go.

Take care

Martin

А така адашеее... :trink40:

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STEVENAGE BORO RES 2 MK DONS RES 2 :sad:

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Dons development coach Junior Lewis says he can feel the improvement in the reserve side both out on the pitch and from the dugout.

Lewis made his third appearance in the last four games in Tuesday night's draw at Stevenage Borough, which followed wins over Oxford and Leyton Orient for the young Dons second string.

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An early strike from Sam Baldock gave the Dons the lead before Stevenage drew level before the break. Borough went in front half way through the second half but Kieran Murphy's late header extended the Dons unbeaten run to three games as they continue to play themselves into end-of-season form.

And Lewis now knows that the players believe it themselves after he asked every one of them about their own performances.

He said: "I asked all the players if they feel they have improved and every single one of them agreed, they are all going into games now believing they can win.

"Tuesday night they did well again. It was a bright start, we got the early goal and we had a couple of half chances to make it two soon after.

"Stevenage had some very good players in their side, a lot of players I was familiar with, and in the second half our players did very well against them. It will have been a good experience.

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"Having gone behind, we showed good character to get back into it, the players didn't let their heads drop and they kept going. We might even have had a penalty late on that could have won the game.

"I can see the improvements both if I play and from the sidelines. For the first-year scholars it's important that they are improving now so that next season they are ready. With the experience they have picked up this year and a good pre-season behind them, they will come into next season ready for men's football.

"We have one game left to play and it will be a tough one because Southend played some good stuff when they came to our place, but it would be great to finish the season with a good result."

Dons: Walker, Mitchell-Coop, Kent, Murphy, Nash, Lovegrove, Lewis, Moriarty, Shuter, Koffi, Baldock.

Ееее... бихме Ориент, пък "градския" съперник не можахме... :(

LUCKY 13

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Milton Keynes Dons supporters have raised over £13,000 for the club to use on transfers in Coca-Cola's Buy a Player promotion.

The competition ended at midnight on Wednesday, with the Dons finishing streets ahead of any other League Two club and FOURTH in the entire Football League and Scottish Premier League.

Dons fans have rattled up an impressive £13,091.50, all money that Martin Allen will be able to spend on players when the transfer window opens in the summer.

The only clubs to have raised more money in the promotion are Championship clubs Cardiff City, Leeds United and Hull City, the last of which scooped the one-off £250,000 jackpot.

Since the promotion started in January, the Dons have been right up there from the very start and the club would like to thank the supporters for their fantastic efforts.

Хохохо, мери крисмас... :028:

SUPPORTERS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO BALL

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All matches in The Football League and Premier League this weekend will be preceded by a minute's applause as a celebration of the life and achievements of 1966 World Cup winner Alan Ball, who died on Tuesday evening.


In tribute to Ball, who also won The Football League Championship with Everton in 1970, The League's Chief Operating Officer, Andy Williamson, said: "This is very sad news for everyone in the game. Alan made an enormous contribution to League football as a player and a manager and his part in English football's proudest day will live long in the memory. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his family and friends."


"Having a minute's applause at every match this weekend will give supporters the opportunity to pay their own tribute."


An industrious midfielder, Ball began his playing career with Blackpool before spells with Everton, Arsenal and Southampton.


In total Ball made 743 appearances in The Football League and scored 169 goals. He also won 72 caps for his country and at the age of just 21 became a World Cup winner with Alf Ramsay's England team.


Following his playing days Ball managed seven clubs in a managerial career spanning nineteen years. In addition to two spells at Portsmouth he also managed Blackpool, Colchester United, Stoke City, Exeter City, Southampton and Manchester City.


In 1998, in The Football League's 100th season, he was named as one of The League's 100 all-time Legends.

Почивай в мир, Алън... :(

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Alan Ball

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Personal information:
Full name: James Alan Ball, Jr.
Date of birth: 12 May 1945
Place of birth: Farnworth, England
Date of death: 25 April 2007 (aged 61)
Place of death: Warsash, England
Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Playing position: Midfield

Youth clubs:
1960-1961 Bolton Wanderers
1961-1962 Blackpool

Senior clubs:
Years Club App (Gls)
1962-1966 Blackpool 116 (40)
1966-1971 Everton 208 (66)
1971-1976 Arsenal 177 (45)
1976-1978 Southampton 132 (9)
1978-1979 Philadelphia Fury 33 (5)
1979-1980 Vancouver Whitecaps 31 (10)
1980-1981 Blackpool 30 (5)
1981-1982 Southampton 63 (2)
1982-1983 Eastern AA 12 (?)
1983-1984 Bristol Rovers 17 (2)

National team:
1965-1975 England 72 (8)

Teams managed:
1980-1981 Blackpool
1984-1989 Portsmouth
1989-1991 Stoke City
1991-1994 Exeter City
1994-1995 Southampton
1995-1996 Manchester City
1998-1999 Portsmouth

Повече информация (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ball_(footballer))

From Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)

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Така и така много сте спечелили от Уикъмб - МК Донс... пък си и знаете няма к'во да давам репорти... ;-)

Ама туй си е за приказване.... :D

TOTTENHAM U18 2 MK DONS U18 6

MK Dons under-18s romped to victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, in what Mike Dove called one of the best performances he has seen in his time at the club.

Striker Sam Baldock and midfielder Liam Kelly both bagged hat-tricks against Alex Inglethorpe's Spurs side in an incredibly eventful game in North London.

A strike in the opening minute of a four-goal first half, a match-turning penalty save and four goals in the final half-hour were reflective of a fantastic game played with genuine quality at a frightning tempo.

Spurs took the lead within the first minute of the game, scrambling a ball just over the line from a corner despite the Dons' best efforts to clear it. But within six minutes, the Dons were level after a superb pass from Ollie Thorne.

The Dons centre-half clipped a lovely ball into the channel for Baldock to chase and when the young Dons striker was fouled, he dusted himself off to put away the spot kick.

Attackers certainly seemed on top in the opening stages, that was until James Nash just point-blankly refused to be passed down the Dons left showed excellent awareness to relieve the pressure on his defence and win a goal kick.

There was a new determination about the Dons' defending and when Adam Kent thumped headers away from successive set-pieces, Spurs knew they would do well to get another.

But they did just that on 33 minutes when Thorne looked to have been held in defence, only for his appeals to fall on deaf ears. Spurs took full advantage, flying down the left to cross for Dave Hutton to score with a free header.

But there was plenty of fight left in the Dons and within minutes, they were level again as Kent played in Baldock to fire the equaliser.

The second half did not start well for Mike Dove's team and they conceded a penalty within two minutes of the restart. With the home side breaking down the right, Adam Moriarty's slip led to him handling inside the area and a spot kick was awarded.

But Laurie Walker stood tall in the Dons goal and made a fantastic save that not only kept the scores level, but lifted the Dons to a new dimension. The passing was slick, the movement was constant and Kelly gave them the lead with a stunning third.

Carrying the ball forward from halfway, the Dons winger twisted this way and that before unleashing an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box to make it 3-2.

Baldock slotted number four to complete his treble and the Dons were rampant.. The two goalscorers combined on 77 minutes for Kelly to make it five and Baldock nearly made it six but smacked a shot off the bar with five minutes to go.

Kelly though, saved the best for last when he broke onto Kent's pinpoint lofted pass between the centre-half and full-back to hit a rising shot over the 'keeper and complete the rout.

"The 4-3 win over Arsenal last season was good," Mike said, "but in terms of a performance right through the team, I haven't seen much better than Saturday. The way we kept possession, the confidence that was shown right the way through the team, it all seemed to go well and all our chances went in!

"It's only their fourth win of the season but it just shows what these boys are capable of when they get it right.

"Spurs postponed the fixture earlier in the season because they had players away on international duty and couldn't get a team together so to have beaten them is a big achievement.

"Every single player involved deserves credit, some of the football we played was just superb."

"There is a buzz about them now, and with next year's under-18 players watching on the bench, the current second years deserve a lot of credit for playing like they did."

Dons: Walker, Mitchell-Coop, Kent, Thorne, Nash (c), Williams, Moriarty, Shuter, Kelly, Koffi Baldock.
Subs not used: Powell, King, Delderfield, Fox.

Еж, как ги морят малките. Ей т'ва е, просто ме изпълни.... :yes:

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Time for Mission Impossible part 3! :153:

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Gary Smith will miss the final day showdown with
Accrington after picking up a foot injury before
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RELAXED boss Martin Allen reckons MK Dons should just enjoy their third final-game decider in as many years this Saturday, and said: "This time it's for promotion, not relegation!"
The Dons must convincingly beat lowly Accrington Stanley – who secured their League Two status last week – and hope Swindon lose at home to table-toppers Walsall to snatch the final automatic promotion place on goal difference.

But Allen has urged the Dons – who have endured two final-day relegation deciders in the previous two seasons – simply to concentrate on bagging their fourth straight win to make it a good day for the sell-out home crowd, whatever Swindon's result.

Allen told the Citizen: "I think everybody knows we are the
underdogs because Swindon only need one point.

"So we made a vow that whatever happens, we want to go out with a win to make it a good day for our supporters.

"Whatever happens at the other place, so what?

"These are the sort of big games Milton Keynes has been waiting for – this is a different ball game to fighting relegation.

"If it does go in our favour it will be a great day, if not we'll get ready for the play-offs."

Utility man Jude Stirling returns from his three-match ban for what could be the Dons' last ever game at the National Hockey Stadium, but last week's hero Gary Smith will not be fit to take part.

Smith soldiered on despite a badly bruised foot in the 2-0 win at Wycombe last Saturday, after all three substitutes had been used, and crucially broke the deadlock two minutes from the end.

Allen said: "Gary won't make it unfortunately because he's got
severe bruising on his foot.

"It was very brave of him to stay on – we had to put him on the right wing just to keep him on the pitch and thankfully he followed up for a very important goal."

Milton Keynes need to overturn a four-goal deficit on Swindon to pinch third spot, but the Dons' boss reckons keeping a clean sheet will be just as important.

Allen said: "Every goal they score we have to score another one so
defending well is just as important.

"We've been working on not conceding silly cheap goals because this team is always capable of scoring goals, we're the top scorers in the division.

"We've been preparing them just like we would for any other game because we don't want to change things and build up nervous
energy."

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)
MK Dons Reporter

Видяло се е, че ще се взима промоция... :153: Една молба към Суиндън, ако ще падате падайте с повече от 2 - 3 гола... :153:

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QUE SERA, SERA

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On Tuesday 1st May 2007 local Milton Keynes school Stanton representing Milton Keynes Dons FC won the Regional Stage of The Football League Community Cup held at Adams Park, home of Wycombe Wanderers FC.


Stanton School had progressed to the regional stage having won the local stage held in the MK Dons Indoor Academy Dome, organised by Football in the Community earlier this year. Stanton won the local stage of this national competition with the final held at The Ground after our first team fixture vs. Barnet in January 2007.


The school will now go on to represent Milton Keynes Dons FC in the national final vs. Stockport County at the new Wembley Stadium on Saturday 26th May 2007 at The League Two Play off Final later this month.

Marc Collier Schools Co-ordinator at MK Dons Football in the Community Scheme commented "This is a thoroughly deserved reward for Stanton School as they are always very pro active to promote sport for their pupils. Ian Cowper, PE Co-ordinator has worked very hard to create strong links with Football in the Community. I think that Ian, as well as all the pupils involved, deserve as much credit as possible."


This is a fantastic achievement for the school who receive weekly football training sessions from Football in the Community and everybody at the club would like to wish all the players from Stanton School the very best and congratulate them on their success. We hope all involved enjoy the day at Wembley.

:153: :153: :153:

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Milton Keynes Dons 3 Accrington Stanley 1
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Date : Sat 05 V 2007
Kick Off : 15:00
Venue : National Hockey Stadium
Attendance : 8102
Comp : Coca-Cola Football League Two
Referee : I Williamson

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Goals :
Brown 14
Andrews 55 (pen)
O'Hanlon 69
Stirling 83

Match Report

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MK Dons missed out on automatic promotion by a point, despite coming from behind to beat Accrington Stanley at The Ground.

Swindon Town's point at home to Walsall was enough to secure the Robins third place in League Two though the Dons did their bit to turn things around with a fantastic comeback.

Trailing at half-time to David Brown's first half strike, the Dons replied with a Keith Andrews penalty plus headers from Sean O'Hanlon and substitute Jude Stirling.

It may not have sent the Dons up on the day, but a fourth win in a row for Martin Allen's team sends them into the playoffs in a fine run of form.

Though the Dons destiny could never have been taken entirely out of Walsall's hands, Allen did his best to lighten the load with an attacking starting XI.

Though an injury to Clive Platt which restricted his inclusion to a place on the bench was a blow, it meant a first start for the potentially explosive partnership of Leon Knight and 24-goal top-scorer Izale McLeod.

Flanked on either side by the pace of Lloyd Dyer and Albert Jarrett, the message was clear: a win was essential and Allen was going for it from the start.

Stanley were without Robbie Williams, Rommy Boco, Sean Doherty and Shaun Whalley, who all missed out with respective injury problems. They did however, include on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper and former Don David Martin between the sticks.

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A Drissa Diallo from Jarrett's corner and a wasted free-kick from debutant Robert Grant aside, it was a chanceless opening 10 minutes as the Dons looked for their story-book result.

Unfortunately, Brown hadn't read the script and he gave the visitors a shock lead on 14 minutes. A wonderful run from Grant down the left needed three Dons players to close it down and when the ball broke to Brown on the edge of the box, he calmly side-footed the ball past Ademole Bankole and into the bottom corner.

It wasn't the start the Dons wanted and they struggled to mount a response against a resolute Stanley defence, led by the seemingly unpassable Godwin Antwi.

Accrington striker Paul Mullin had to be temporarily withdrawn after a clash of heads in the Dons penalty area which gave Allen's side a 10-minute numerical advantage.

They almost made it pay when Gareth Edds's free-kick came back to him down the left and his low, swinging ball was diverted onto his own post by Jay Harris.

But from being the width of a post from levelling the game, the Dons had the woodwork to thank for keeping them in it three minutes before half-time. Dean Lewington lost out to Harris in the middle of the park and the Accrington man released Mullin down the inside left channel. With just Bankole to beat, the Stanley striker clipped his shot over the Nigerian but watched in agony as it bounced off the near post.

It was nothing if not dramatic and in first-half stoppage time it continued. Knight's ball down the left released McLeod who finally beat Antwi to cross low into the box. It went all the way through to Edds and when his shot hammered against Leam Richardson on the goal-line, referee Iain Williamson was surrounded by Dons players appealing for handball.

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The Dons came out flying for the second half and if news of Swindon taking the lead against Walsall filtered through to them, it didn't show as they went for the juggular.

Andrews played a delightful one-two with Dyer and forced a brilliant save from Martin and from the resulting corner, the Dons skipper saw his shot deflect just over.

An equaliser was coming and it was McLeod who proved the catalyst on 54 minutes. Collecting Edds' intelligent quick throw on the dead ball line, the Dons front man burst into the box and was cut down by Richardson.

The responsibility fell to Andrews who confidently stepped up to send Martin the wrong way from the spot.

With Swindon leading the Dons still had to go for it and the withdrawl of the efficient Dominic Blizzard for Jonny Hayes reflected that.

The on-loan Reading winger immediately caused panic in the visiting defence, running at pace, frightning the life out of defenders finally giving Antwi a problem. His first run, a blistering burst down the left, left Antwi trailing in his wake and when he stood up a cross into the box, Martin had to make a brilliant save from Edds' header.

Forward the Dons came again and when Hayes was chopped down on the left flank, they gave themselves the lead on 69 minutes. Substitute Jon-Paul McGovern whipped the ball to the far post and O'Hanlon was there with the simplest of headers past Martin.

Game on but goals were still needed and there should have been a third two minutes later after McGovern was so cruelly denied. McLeod made inroads down the left before switching the play to the unmarked McGovern. His chip from 20 yards was delightful and as the ball bounced horribly off the inside of the post, Edds couldn't get enough purchase on the rebound to turn it home.

Allen's side were sailing close to the wind and Andrew Todd was doing his best to punish them as he dictated the Accrington attacks. Undeterred though, the Dons pushed on knowing they would need at least four to give Walsall a chance of the unthinkable.

Having won 10 previous corners in the half already, the Dons finally made one pay with seven minutes to go when Hayes whipped one to the far post and Stirling thumped a header past substitute 'keeper Ian Dunbavin.

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News of a late equaliser for Walsall raised hopes momentarily but the final whistle at the County Ground meant the result was elemetary.

Hayes continued to torment the visitors with his pace and another fabulous run and cross ws nearly converted by Andrews only for Richardson to clear.

The playoffs it will be for Martin Allen's side but only just, and a four-game winning run makes them the form team in the chase for Wembley glory.

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NEXT MATCH:
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Добра мач... добър резултат... страхотна игра... Уолсол - :) Само едно елементче от пъзела липсваше и всичко щеше да е наред... САМО ЕДНО! И все пак да подходим сериозно към плей офите... там ни чакат Шросбъри. Късмет!

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КРАЙНО КЛАСИРАНЕ, СЕЗОН 2006/2007:

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Не ме удовлетворява това класиране. :(

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Тоя Клайв все награди взел бре. :eek: Все пак има и за Алби. :fans_bg:

"THE KIND OF SPIRIT I ASK FOR"

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Dons manager Martin Allen expressed his pride as his team fractionally missed out on automatic promotion on Saturday after beating Accrington Stanley.

The Dons recovered from falling behind to David Brown's first half strike to hit back through Keith Andrews, Sean O'Hanlon and Jude Stirling in the second period.

The result was not enough to reign-in third placed Swindon but the manager was still pleased with his players' efforts.

He said: "It's not easy to come out and play when you know you've got to come out and get three or four goals. Preparation's not always easy on the training pitch but I did mention this week the importance of keeping a clean sheet. People were surprised but you can now see the importance of it.

"The first half was difficult, we didn't really get into gear, but in the second half we stepped it up and played very, very well. I think if it hadn't been for their goalkeeper we would probably have won by eight or nine.

"You can't knock them, the players gave their all, the crowd gave their all. It was tremendous near the end when the other final score came through and all around The Ground there was a song that we were going to Wembley and that's the kind of spirit I ask for."

It was a fourth straight win for the Dons going into the post-season and Allen agreed that momentum could be a key factor.

"We can't afford to sulk on missing out on promotion with 84 points, the first team ever to get 84 and not get promoted, we must move on. We have four wins on the bounce now and we must keep going.
"We can't let anybody slack off.

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They players have had it hard and fast since Easter and now there's more of that work to come.We have to keep improving and keep pushing them to believe in themselves. The play-offs is a great competition to be in, I've been in it for the last two years but now it's time for me to win one and really enjoy it."

With two huge games against Shrewsbury coming up, the Dons will need the full depth of their squad - something that came to the fore on Saturday when the Dons were in need of goals.

"In the last few weeks the substitutes have come on and added something, a different dimension," Allen said.

"Clive Platt got a calf strain 24 hours ago. He was down to play but he failed a fitness test. When your second top scorer is out and you do need four or five goals it's a blow.

"But we still managed to attack, get forward and make it four on the spin."

Looking ahead to the games against the Shrews, the Dons boss asked for strength from the officials in such important games.

"We had an interesting game up there a few weeks ago, hopefully when we go back to Shrewsbury the referee will be more sensible and more reasonable.

"I think it was the first time ever I have publicly criticised a referee. Hopefully in the play-offs the referee will be strong enough to cope with the pressure put on him by the home crowd."


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Milton Keynes Dons lifted the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup at Adams Park after a hard-fought win over Maidenhead United.

John Hastings scored what turned out to be a wonderful winner eight minutes before half-time after winning the penalty which allowed Sam Baldock to open the scoring on 16 minutes.

Maidenhead pulled a goal back in the second half through Dwane Lee but were unable to add to it as the resilient Dons held on to claim a hard-fought win.

As expected with the Dons involvement in the League Two playoffs, it was a largely young side Allen fielded, aided in midfield by the wise head of development coach Junior Lewis, Adolfo Baines in goal and Hastings in attack.

Maidenhead boss Johnson Hippolyte made five changes from the side that secured promotion to the Conference South on Saturday and named himself amongst the substitutes.

But it was the youthful exuberance of Baldock that caused Maidenhead problems early on. The 18-year-old striker was scurrying away from defenders from the first whistle and showing the intelligence to bring his team-mates into the game. A headed clearance from Hastings from a Maidenhead corner allowed Baldock to send Liam Kelly on a lightning break, and when Kelly returned the ball only the finish was lacking as Baldock sliced wide.

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Set pieces gave Ben Harding the chance to make telling contributions and, having forced Delroy Preddie to drop a vicious in-swinging free-kick early on, the Dons midfielder found the head of Sam Page on nine minutes but his header zipped wide.

Hastings had just seen a shout for a spot-kick waved away minutes before after being cut down by Ashley Smith in the box, but on 15 minutes he did win one through a combination of sheer persistence and wonderful skill.

Chasing a lost cause in the right side of the Magpies penalty area, he showed great strength to shrug off Grant Cooper, then threw a dummy to leave the Maidenhead defender on his backside. Dominic Sterling came across to try to shut out the danger but when Hastings nudged the ball past him, the Maidenhead skipper succeeded only in barging the Dons man to the ground.

The referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot and Baldock needed no invitation to send Preddie the wrong way and find the net.

It triggered a response from Hippolyte's men as Stephen Hughes centred a cross from the left for Yashwa Romeo, but the Magpies number 10 was superbly blocked by Sam Page as he turned to shoot.

Baldock sent a free-header from Harding's corner over the bar but his next aerial contribution saw the Dons double the advantage.

Kelly's long throw from the right was won brilliantly by Baldock and when Harding kept it in the mix, Hastings acrobatically hooked the ball past Preddie from 10 yards.

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It failed to break Maidenhead's spirit though and they should have pulled one back in first half stoppage time when Hughes wasted a glorious opportunity. Dean Fenton jinked a yard on Sam Collins to deliver a lovely ball from the right, but Hughes was unable to direct his free header on target from no more than seven yards.

The Dons came out for the second half looking to kill the game off and Baldock found a way round Cooper down the left but failed to get hold of the shot as he would have liked.

The Dons front two combined well again on 55 minutes when Hastings clipped a ball through to Baldock inside the box but his first time shot on the half volley didn't have enough power to really trouble Preddie.

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Maidenhead, to their credit, never stopped going and pushed bodies forward at every opportunity to support the endless running of Romeo. On 67 minutes they were rewarded though the chance looked to have passed.

Substitute Lee Newman whipped a cross in from the left and Romeo completely missed when well placed, but when the ball ran through to Lee he dug out a shot with the outside of his right foot that found a way past Baines.

Dons chances started to dry up and they were forced onto the back foot frequently. Lee wasted a free header from Smith's corner and Cooper stung the palms of Baines with a 25-yard free-kick with 12 minutes to play.

But the Dons were as resilient as you would expect from one of Allen's teams and even after the departure of Lewis, they continued to defend well with Page and Kieran Murphy marshalling things. On the break, Kelly carried the fight with a series of surging runs which forced Hippolyte's team to defend when they really needed to be attacking.

There was still time to Newman to fire over the bar after turning beautifully on Smith's cut-back and for Sterling to volley over from the same man's delivery but the goal was not to come and the Dons held on to claim the trophy.

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Maidenhead United: Preddie, Smith, Parsons (Behzadi 46), Lee, Sterling (c), Cooper, Fenton, Nisbet, Hughes (Newman 60), Romeo, McNamara (Brown 46).
Subs not used: Hippolyte, Carpenter.

MK Dons: Baines, Kelly, Collins, Kent, Page, Murphy, Thorne, Lewis (Shuter 79), Baldock, Hastings (c), Harding.
Subs not used: Koffi, Williams, Mitchell-Coop, Walker.

Goals: Baldock (pen) 16, Hastings 37

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Йепаа, най - после взехме тази титла! :fans_bg: Поне малка утеха за изпускането на промоцията. :(

[marto.1986]

MK DONS U18 2 BIRMINGHAM CITY U18 1

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MK Dons under-18s made it two wins from their final two fixtures with a win over Birmingham City.

Long-range strikes from Sam Baldock and Sam Collins brought the Dons back from a goal behind to secure victory at Woughton, following on from their 6-2 thumping of Tottenham last week.

It was another impressive performance from a Dons side containing seven first-year scholars and a further indication of their development this season.

They started the game at a high tempo and, like their opponents, provided more pace and aggression than silky football. That was until the Dons found some rhythm on 27 minutes and Tom Williams cross was knocked back by Liam Kelly only for Baldock to shoot wide.

Chances were few and far between as both sides kept up the frantic pace in midfield, though Kelly did fire a shot over after Baldock had been dispossesed.

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Perhaps frustrated at the lack of outright chances being created ahead of him, Collins decided to take matters into his own hands just before half time. The full-back romped forward down the left before unleashing a shot from 35 yards which cannoned back off the crossbar.

"We had a clean sheet at half time which is always pleasing," said Mike. "We needed to match Birmingham's work rate and try to play higher and wider up the pitch."

It was Dons 'keeper Laurie Walker who was called into action early in the second half, saving brilliantly with his feet to deny a breaking Blues attacker.

Having rattled one piece of woodwork in the game, Collins smacked another when Baldock put him in down the left but his shot bounced off the near post to safety.

And Birmingham made them pay a minute later, taking the lead when Miles Mitchell-Coop's headed clearance was acrobatically dispatched.

It was a great effort, but Baldock was about to better it with a bolt from the blue. Allowing the ball to bounce 30 yards from goal, he pulled the trigger on a sweet half-volley that sailed over the Blues 'keeper and into the net.

"The first goal caught me by surprise," said Dove, " but we had a period when we were on top afterwards. We really dug in and the goal spurred us on."

Adam Moriarty cracked the woodwork again off Baldock's pass and Kelly arrowed a shot just wide before Collins found the net on 78 minutes. Lining up a free-kick from a central position, 30 yards from goal, he drove in a fierce, low shot that pierced the wall and zipped past the 'keeper.

"It was a tense finish," Mike added, Birmingham had a couple of chances though they didn't give Laurie too much to deal with. There were bodies being thrown in front of shots and we were defending frantically when perhaps we needed a bit more composure.

"Overall I was pleased with the performance and to have won the game with seven first years out there was a big plus.

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"Ollie Thorne and James Nash won everything in the air and both full-backs got forward very well.

"We knew it woulldn't be the same game as Tottenham last week where we played lots of neat football, it would be played at pace and we showed good spirit to win the game.

"The mini pre-season we had just after Christmas has been a big factor in why we have performed so well towards the end. Credit must go to not only the players, but to Paul Collins and Simon Crampton for getting them in such good physical condition for the run-in."

Dons: Walker, Mitchell-Coop, Thorne, Nash (c), Collins, Williams, Moriarty, Shuter, Kelly, Koffi, Baldock.
Subs not used: Powell, Delderfield, King, Bines, Fox.

Ебати младежите... :153:

[marto.1986]

IN THE PICTURE - ACCRINGTON STANLEY (http://www.mkdons.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10420~1023056,00.html)




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Малко снимки от последния ни мач в Лига 2, поне за този сезон. :( Гей Мидлоу не е хубаво място за гостуващите отбори, вече го знаем. :( Но все пак - КЪСМЕТ!

Горните 2 снимки според мен са най - хубавите от иначе не чак толкова хубавия ден. :(

[marto.1986]

Playoff preview - Your shout!

Video
Dons fans give their views ahead of
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As MK Dons prepare for two of the biggest games of the club's short history, we asked the fans for their thoughts.
Despite just missing out on automatic promotion, it seems the majority of fans are confident and in good spirits ahead of Monday's first leg clash at Gay Meadow.

Most fans are predicting a day out at the new Wembley Stadium and sure the Dons can exact some revenge after their 2-1 defeat to Shewsbury last month.

Click here to email us your thoughts ahead of the big playoff showdown (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk), or post your comments using the form below.

By James Chard and Russell Barder (russell.barder@mkcitizen.co.uk)

Вижте видеото, по - точно втория фен, може би най - големия фен на Донс, Уолфман... - ТОЙ Е ВЕЛИК! :D:D Задължително да се гледа. :028:

[marto.1986]

Hayes: We're the best in the league!

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On-loan winger Jon Hayes is
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League One.

SUPERSUB Jonny Hayes is tipping the Dons to bounce back from their final day heartbreak to win the play-offs, and said: "We believe we're the best team in the league."

The on-loan Reading wing wizard, 19, came off the bench for the 11th time last Saturday to inspire in-form Milton Keynes to a late 3-1 home win against Accrington Stanley.

But after the deflated Dons missed out on automatic promotion by a solitary point to Swindon, Hayes insists they are now confident of grabbing play-off glory – starting at Shrewsbury next Monday night.
The Dons are seeking their fifth straight win in the televised semi-final first leg at Gay Meadow, which is live on Sky Sports.

And Ireland Under 21 international Hayes told the Citizen: "We felt a bit down after Saturday's game because we would have obviously liked to have gone up automatically, but we're not too disheartened because we've still got a great chance in the play-offs now.

"It didn't really matter who we were going to play – we think we're the best team in the league and we've got to believe that.

"We've got Shrewsbury but whoever we play against we're confident of beating them."

Hayes and fellow Dons loanees Dominic Blizzard, Albert Jarrett and Adam Watts all have deals stretching until the end of the play-offs.

And Milton Keynes boss Martin Allen is excited at the prospect of gaining revenge over the Shrews, who beat the 10-man Dons 2-1 last month after Jude Stirling saw red and eight others were booked.

Allen said: "We've got the momentum. Shrewsbury beat us a few weeks ago at their place so we go there next and that will be a fantastic occasion to go and play.

"They're a very direct route-one team who kick it as high, far and long as possible at every opportunity.

"So that's what we're up against and the team that wins it goes through to Wembley."

Clive Platt is expected to return from a sore calf up front while midfielder Gary Smith remains a doubt with his badly bruised foot.

Shrewsbury finished 13 points adrift of the Dons in seventh place in the table but their boss Gary Peters is keen to stress to his players that the Dons can be beaten.

Peters said: "We will be the underdogs but they will have the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion to contend with.

"We have a lot to get through to make sure we are fully prepared for everything to do with MK Dons.

"I'm going to show them the video of the Rochdale game when MK Dons lost 5-0 and the Peterborough game when they lost 4-0 as well as when we beat them at our place and the game at their place.

"I don't want anyone thinking these people can't be beaten because teams have caused them problems this season."

Milton Keynes have been allocated 1,500 terracing tickets for the first leg, which went on sale yesterday (Wednesday) at the Dons' box office.

North and West stand tickets for the second leg at the National Hockey Stadium are also on general sale now but East and South stand tickets are being held back until Saturday.

By Jon Boyle (jon.boyle@mkcitizen.co.uk)

И е прав човека... :153: Залагайте, че ще вземем плей офите, промених си мнението за Гей Мидлоул... :153: Т'ва е по - зле от поляната на село. :153: "Гьонкова поляна" Стейдиъм. :153: Имаме си и още 2 стадиона но за тях по - късно. :153:

[marto.1986]

CLUB BIDS FAREWELL

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Milton Keynes Dons FC has today agreed to terminate the contracts of Ben Chorley, Ben Harding and Nicky Rizzo by mutual consent.

The club would like to express its thanks for everything they have contributed in their time with us.

We wish them all the very best in their future careers.

Йепаа... Светата Троица се завръщааа...! :153:

[AFC_Wimbledon]

Playoff preview - Your shout!



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As MK Dons prepare for two of the biggest games of the club's short history ...

:153: Дори и от сайта на МК Донс не крият истината :smart: Между другото marto.1986 нали помниш , че преди време щяхме да играем Шросбъри - МК Донс на ФИФА 2007 ;) Тогава МКД имаха шанс за победа ,но сега нещата са различни :P: Щом играят истинските хора , зничи Шросбъри ще бият . A767 ШРОСБЪРИ - М.К. ДОНС 2.35 2.85 2.35 ---------- Пускай 50 лв. за Шросбъри :D за да вземеш 117 лв. за утеха ;-) както аз направих с Бромли .

[marto.1986]

:153: Дори и от сайта на МК Донс не крият истината :smart: Между другото marto.1986 нали помниш , че преди време щяхме да играем Шросбъри - МК Донс на ФИФА 2007 ;) Тогава МКД имаха шанс за победа ,но сега нещата са различни :P: Щом играят истинските хора , зничи Шросбъри ще бият . A767 ШРОСБЪРИ - М.К. ДОНС 2.35 2.85 2.35 ---------- Пускай 50 лв. за Шросбъри :D за да вземеш 117 лв. за утеха ;-) както аз направих с Бромли .

Ей Джоунс... :D Т'ва не е сайта т'ва е един вестник, шорт щото всичко след прекръстването го водят на друг клуб - английска му работа :don't know: Като Давид преди фен на Челси в темата за Челси на 2 - ра страница имаше мнение Челси за винаги! Blue is the colour, сега всяк'ви подписи против Челси. ама т'ва е друга тема. ;)

Бтв. Щяхме ама тогава нета цепеше... :153: поне моя... :153: Шросбръри не са Бромли пич. :P: Просто съм сигурен, че тоя мач ще го вземем, убеден съм. После с Линкълн на Уембли, а не на "Супер комфорт" Стейдиъм. ;-)

[marto.1986]

SHREWSBURY TOWN V MK DONS

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TEAM NEWS
Dons manager Martin Allen will keep a close eye on striker Clive Platt in the build-up to the first leg at Gay Meadow, as he bids to shake off a calf problem. Platt was kept on the bench for the final league game against Accrington Stanley as a precaution but will hope to be fit to face the Shrews.

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Midfielder Gary Smith is still struggling with the foot injury he picked up at Wycombe while Aaron Wilbraham, Jamie Smith (both ankle) and Paul Mitchell (broken leg) remain sidelined.

Shrewsbury boss Gary Peters has no fresh concerns ahead of the game. Boston United defender Lee Canoville's loan period has been cancelled though he would have missed out with an Achilles problem. Ben Herd is out with an ankle injury.

Goalkeeper Ryan Esson has returned to training after eight months out with a broken cheekbone but the only changes likely are in attack. Michael Symes in the fancied option to partner Derek Asamoah up front.

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FORM
The Dons go into the Play-Offs on a four-game winning run having seen off Accrington, Wycombe, Stockport and Darlington in recent weeks. Indeed, of the 12 teams involved in the Football League Play-Offs, only Blackpool went into post-season on a better run. In that sequence, the Dons have hit eight goals and conceded just two.

The Dons last defeat, ironically enough, came at Gay Meadow on Easter Monday. They haven't dropped a point since.

The Shrews have played five games since that meeting, winning two, drawing two and losing one. They came from behind to lead against Grimsby on the final day but Nick Fenton's injury-time equaliser meant they took the final Play-Off spot on goal difference. With 71 points, they finished 13 behind the Dons but all that will be forgotten when the teams run out at the Meadow on Monday night.

Shrewsbury Last Six: D W L W D W
Dons Last Six: W W W W L L

LAST TIME OUT
The Dons left Gay Meadow without any points on Easter