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This episode is a continuation from Episode 16.

Ivor takes us through the formation of AFC Wimbledon and their remarkable rise through the Combined Counties League into the Football League.

We skip the usual format to hear from Ivor about how the club was formed, the team names which were discussed, the trials on Wimbledon Common and the pitch invasion after the very first match versus Sutton!

We also hear about the play off final against Luton, a result which got the club into the Football League.

As you may know Wimbledon's ground suffered significant damage following flooding earlier in the week. Ivor talks about the parallels with the Newcastle tie (now moved to St James Park) and the Leeds FA Cup game referenced in Episode 1.

Crowdfunding to support AFC Wimbledon in getting games on following flood damage to the pitch and stadium on JustGiving

Incredible to see the generosity of the football fans with (at the time of writing this) £117,000 raised.

Bad language counter (not that bad really and Ivor did ask permission first but there were a few expletives!):
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My latest guest on TLSP was Ivor Heller, a Wimbledon fan since 1972.

Ivor was a great guest and a hugely passionate fan. He recalls the days of Wimbledon in the Southern league and their meteoric rise through the Football league until they reached the First Division in 1986.

In 1988, Wimbledon defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, although as Ivor says this wasn't as big a shock as people suggested.

A brilliant conversation littered with some great stories, and we are back for more in a few weeks!

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My latest guest on TLSP was Mark Scales, a Norwich City fan since 1975.

Mark recalls some of his favourite players in the 50 years of following Norwich and his favourite games and memories. A regular at Carrow Road for many seasons, Mark also talks about his son's spell with the Norwich youth set up.

Mark also covers the current regime and his thoughts on the upcoming campaign.

An honourable mention also for Dale 'Disco' Gordon, with whom Mark enjoyed many a drink with in Tipplers, Great Yarmouth after home matches!

NOTE: 34.45 - 36 mins, some words included in songs which everyone may not approve of but I have left in for effect. I also meant to refer to Chelsea and not Man City in this extract!

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