AFCW FRONT PAGES
All the ones done since May 28th 2002. Neeedless to say, this will be added to as and when.
What I've done is given a brief explanation about them, be it contextual or whatever.
To view them in their original size, click on the image and it will come up in a new separate window (note: you must have javascript unblocked for this to work)
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A new era for everyone. |
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Already, Franchise's financial problems were starting to bite. |
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Being a new team, we needed some pretty experienced players quickly. |
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Not only had Franchise run out of brown envelopes, they were a little unforthcoming with some vital documents. Presumably, everyone is still waiting for them. |
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Remember "Yes" car finance? The rather iffy adverts where almost anyone could get financial help? I said "almost"..... |
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The Iraq war buildup and our first ever game against Southall. Historians still debate which caused the most damage pro rata. |
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War. What is it good for? SW19 front pages, that's what. Bring more armed conflicts on, that's what I say. |
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Remember this guy? The infamous Comical Ali, butt of a zillion variations of the same joke. |
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Franchise had redesigned their logo, which looked like a stray cat spewing up. Eventually, it was dropped without being used because of non payment (the kids hadn't been paid in lollypops, and a visit from Reg Davis was referred to the vice squad) |
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As the Franchise finally left Selhurst, a tearful salute. In hindsight, with the return of the club honours in 2008 to Merton, it's probably the one front page I regret doing. |
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In the news was an executive of Glaxo who had been promised a huge pension. Shareholder pressure forced him - and his pension - out. Further examination by SW19 showed just how bad things were. |
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Franchise goes into admin. I really don't need to make further comment. |
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The leasehold of KM is purchased. |
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The Williams sisters were tearing up the tennis tournament down the road. One was left wondering how much more they could do in SW19. |
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Roger Joseph was linked with a comeback at Wimbledon, and until 2006/07 remained the only ex-WFC player to play for AFCW. |
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Now come on, where would SW19 be without some good old Chelski bashing? Those with long memories may spot the similarity between the picture and Stamford Bridge in the 1980s. |
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Apologies for putting you off your meal. |
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The first Dons Trust elections post 28/5/02 had a lower-than-expected turnout, about 45%. |
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And some good old fashioned Spurz bashing as well. In this case, David "first gear" Pleat was departing from N17. |