The DonsOnline Hall of Fame

The Weird & Wonderful World Guestbook was instrumental, both during the fight to keep Wimbledon FC in London, and in the conception, birth, and christening of AFC Wimbledon.

Thank you, Marc, for your brainchild, that kept us all sane in the darkest & most desperate hours.

It's safe to say that without W&WW, AFC Wimbledon would not have been created, in record time, with the backing of so many fans, young & old.

	Total			League			Cup
Season	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals
2003-2004	52	4	20	39	4	16	13	0	4
2004-2005	39	8	7	26	5	6	13	3	1
2005-2006	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0

Ryan 'Giggsy' Gray spent 2 years with the Dons and what years they were. He joined us from Whyteleafe in the summer of 2003 and dominated the left wing. His runs up the pitch could be Phelan-esque in their speed and effectiveness and provided the ammunition for many a goal. He was no slouch at scoring either, marking his competitive debut for the Dons with an improbable half volley. His final competitive game was the SSC Final against Walton & Hersham where he produced a double nutmeg right in front of our camera which was shown on Soccer AM. Leaving in the summer of 2005 due to 'work committments' his skill, speed and dedication will be missed.

	Total			League			Cup
Season	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals
2002-2003	43	8	7	36	7	5	7	1	2

The elder Statesman of AFC Wimbledon and a player who loved the fans as much as we loved him. He stole our hearts with his gusto, and in his final few games took to the pitch to a standing ovation. His swansong as a player was the final match of the season against AFC Wallingford when he came on as a substitute having announced his retirement. Wardy epitomized the long tradition of Wimbledon players who wore their hearts on their sleeve and bled yellow and blue. He assisted Nicky English with the U18 team during season 2004-2005, becoming assistant manager at Raynes Park Vale in July 2005.

	Total			League			Cup
Season	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals
2002-2003	31	3	8	26	3	7	5	0	1
2003-2004	47	0	17	34	0	13	13	0	4
2004-2005	30	18	3	19	14	1	11	4	2

Gav joined the Dons in October 2002 and this great attacking mid-fielder quickly established himself as a crowd favourite despite famously having no song. He holds the record for the most appearances for AFCW with 129. He had bundles of ability, but an abiding memory of him will be the way he went about his job even when he wasn't in the side - dignified and Don-like. A scorer of important goals, especially the equaliser in the Premier Challenge Cup Final, with a penchant for spaghetti hoops. A squad player in the 2004/5 season, his only goal for the first team came against Burgess Hill Town in the last league game of the season. The celebrations included his being mobbed (and debagged) by almost the whole team including subs and management, whilst Dave Anderson punched the air in delight. With AFCW Gav won the CCL Premier and Ryman League Division One championship and Premier Challenge and Surrey Senior Cup winners' medals. He left the Dons in search of first team football.

	Total			League			Cup
Season	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals
2002-2003	32	3	9	31	2	9	1	1	0
2003-2004	31	1	24	25	1	20	6	0	4
2004-2005	7	11	2	6	7	2	1	4	0

Joe Sheerin: he used to play for scum, but now he's Wimbledon – or so the song went. He played against Wimbledon FC for Chelsea at Selhurst when he came on as substitute for Gianfranco Zola. When the trials were held on Wimbledon Common, Joe was there. He played against Sutton Utd in our first, memorable match in July 2002. Sacrificer of goats (according to his penpic), he immediately became an AFC Wimbledon hero and was our first club captain.

His presence on the pitch was unmistakeable and he scored some fantastic and crucial goals. But unfortunately, although the spirit was more than willing, the body often let him down. He had returned to football at non-league level in an attempt to regain his strength and fitness following a career-threatening injury. Sadly, the rigours of non-league play did not allow Joe the return to fitness he craved.

We saw little of him in his last season: just seven starts and eleven appearances as a sub, and he never played for the first team again after limping off following a collision against a Molesey defender in December 2004 – an all too familiar sight. But we’ll never forget that 100% commitment, or that permanently red face. Joe Sheerin: the embodiment of AFC Wimbledon, you are a true Dons legend.

Our memorable moment: hearing the team singing the Joe Sheerin song in the dressing room following his wonder goal in the 3-1 win against W&H at Kingsmeadow.

	Total			League			Cup
Season	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals	Apps	Subs	Goals
2004-2005	23	12	12	17	8	8	6	4	4

Rands was one of the Hendon players that Anderson brought with him at the start of the season. As such it is fair to say that some sections of the crowd never warmed to him, which was a shame because he seemed to absolutely love playing for AFCW. As much a Dons' legend for his happy-go-lucky demeanour off the pitch as his no-nonsense striking style on it. Randall was brought in to challenge for a place up front, but he often found himself confined to a place on the bench due to the form of other players. However, it is to his credit that he still succeeded in ending the season as third top goal scorer. Rands went about his business without complaint and came up with the goods when called upon. He was always at the heart of any celebration, and if it was one of his own goals that he was celebrating his joy seemed euphoric. He was renowned for his incredible grin and always made time for the fans.