9yrspodcast
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHosted by Nick Draper and Stuart Deacons, the 9yrspodcast drops every Friday during the football season, with some variable audio quality and occasional insightful comment.
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Episodes
Episode 266: EP244: Mark Robinson: Head Coach
February 17, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 12.8 MBJust a few hours after his appointment as Head Coach of AFC Wimbledon was announced, Mark Robinson spoke to us about the role, his history at the club and in coaching, his football philosophies, and what he anticipates for the rest of the season. There's also some hints as to whom his assistant will be.
Sunday Night Live - 14th February 2021
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBHost Stuart Deacons is joined by special guests Ethan Chislett & Nesta Guinness-Walker. Anne-Marie Godfrey, Robert Boyce & George Jones also join the show as we discuss the last few weeks for Ethan & Nesta along with the win at Wigan and the initiation that George Dobson had to do, which Nesta came of worse.
Episode 264: EP243: The Road to Wigan Pier
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 14.8 MBAt long last, a league win to light up our lives. However, we're not just talking about our 3-2 triumph at Wigan this week, as there is the news of a successful appeal against the implementation of a set salary cap for Leagues One and Two to chew over, and an increasingly tight relegation battle to weigh up. We're also chatting about formation changes, set-pieces, and the keys to Plough Lane.
Sunday Night Live - 7th February 2021
February 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBHosted by Aaron Paul, we are joined by AFC Wimbledon Interim Manger, Mark Robinson. Robbo discusses the win at Wigan and how he didn’t get to excited and even had a meeting on the train journey home to prepare for a full week of training. Stu, George and Anne-Marie discuss the manager vacancy and look forward to the weekend and the Super Bowl.
Episode 262: EP242: The Winter of our Discontent
February 05, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MBNick and Stu discuss the departure of Glyn Hodges and Nick Daws; the MK fixture; the personality of the squad; Mark Robinson; and the names in the running to take the manager's job.
Sunday Night Live
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBSpecial live show talking about the events of Saturday and discussing what happened and where we go from here..
Episode 260: EP241: Catching-up with Glyn
January 29, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MBGlyn Hodges speaks to us about managing during COVID, squad changes, recent performances, illness and injury, and the difficulty of playing Milton Keynes.
Episode 259: EP240: Misery
January 22, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MBNick and Stu went live on Thursday evening for Patrons, and discussed our poor form, the calls for Glyn to leave, and if we need some mental resilience on the pitch.
Episode 258: EP239: Jabberwocky
January 15, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 15.4 MBDiscussing the latest squad changes amongst other lockdown stuff and nonsense.
Friday Night Lockdown
January 10, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBMeet The Players makes it’s debut and it turned out to be a fun evening of stories, quizzes and crumpets! Alex Woodyard, Anthony Hartigan, Ethan Chislett, Jack Rudoni, Ollie Palmer & Joe Piggot join us for just under 3 hours of fun.
Episode 256: EP238: The Humans
January 08, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 16.5 MBPutting the world to rights during lockdown.
Episode 255: EP237: How to Stop Time
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 20.3 MBRecorded prior to the Lincoln game, Nick and Stu discuss how COVID is affecting football, and what the best course of action is for the remainder of the season. We also talk formations, and the first calls for a managerial change.
Episode 254: EP236: Love in the time of Cholera
December 18, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 17.6 MBIt's the last podcast of 2020. Sunderland and COVID; London Broncos and Plough Lane; Charlton scoring five and us struggling for wins ... we're ending on a high, right? But then what else would you expect from this year?! At least it's Christmas. Kind of.
Ben Heneghan
December 16, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBNick and Stu caught up with Wimbledon‘s most recent signing Ben Heneghan. Ben spoke about scoring in front of 4 fans behind a goal for Droylsden, scoring the 94th minute winner for Chester against local rivals Wrexham and his decision to move ‘Down South!’ Sit back, relax and listen to our 40 minute feature length interview now.
9yrs Live - Sunday 13th December 2020
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBHost Stuart Deacons is joined by Mark Hendrikx, Matt Harwood and George Jones. We review the defeat to Charlton yesterday, formations and plan B and finish with a discussion on the proposed ground share with London Broncos.
Episode 251: EP235: Making Money
December 11, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 15.9 MBFans are back in the stadiums, but will it cost some clubs more money than it's worth? At the same time, a Premier League "bailout" scheme for EFL clubs has been announced, but has this been distributed fairly? And why oh why have the TV companies shunned some lower league teams to give Man United, Liverpool, and Arsenal more TV time in the FA Cup third round? Also: tea and wrestling.
Episode 250: EP234: The Butterfly Lion
December 04, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 15.7 MBJust a whole lotta football to catch up on this week, as Nick and Stu discuss our entire 2020-21 FA Cup run, and an excellent win over Peterborough from Wednesday evening.
Episode 249: EP233: Graham Stacey
November 27, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 18.5 MBNick speaks to Dons Trust Board member Graham Stacey about a challenging year at the club, but how things are looking up on and off the pitch.
Episode 248: EP232: In a house of lies
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MBDiscussing the latest Wimbledon news.
2020 Dons Trust Election Hustings - Afternoon Session
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBListen back to the afternoon session for Sunday’s bumper 6 hour hustings. Start - Dennis Lowndes 20:38 - Luke MacKenzie 39:55 - Hannah Kitcher 1:01:15 - Niall Couper 1:23:26 - Charlie Talbot 1:42:44 - Trevor Williams
2020 Dons Trust Election Hustings - Morning Session
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBListen back to the morning session for Sunday’s bumper 6 hour hustings. Start - Phil Moody 23:25 - Roger Hobkinson 44:31 - Freddy Flaxman 1:05:55 - Andy Silvester 1:32:04 - Xavier Wiggins
EP231: WATCHALONG!
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 16.6 MBIn the absence of football, we watch some highlights of two classic games: Rochdale away in 2019, and Man United in the cup in 1997. Use the links at 9yrspodcast.org to join us!
EP230: The Buried Giant
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 16.7 MBReflecting on our return to Plough Lane.
EP229: The Road Home
October 30, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 18.9 MBReviewing the latest results, and preparing for the return of football to Plough Lane.
9yrs Live: Sunday 25th October 2020
October 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBHost Aaron Paul is joined by Mark Hendrikx and Matt Harwood. They discuss yesterday’s draw at Burton Albion, the countdown to our return to Plough Lane and answer listener questions.
EP228: Equal Rites
October 23, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 17.2 MBA half-term celebratory edition of the show, which is a fancy way of saying, we didn't have time to format this week. So it's a bit of a football and societal ramble this week. We do marvel at Shane McLoughlin's vertical jump, mind.
EP227: Go Set a Watchman
October 16, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MBNick and Stu discuss Project Big Picture, and review the win at Swindon - all recorded live for patrons on Wednesday evening.
9yrs Live - Sunday 11th October 2020
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTonight’s host Stuart Deacons is joined by Jane Lonsdale, Mikey T and George Jones. We discussed our 1-0 win at Swindon Town on Saturday, the upcoming DTB Elections, Don’s 4 Diversity group and the Project Big Picture project revealed earlier that day.
EP226: Far From The Madding Crowd
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MBNick is joined by Chris and George to discuss the Accrington defeat, and when crowds will be allowed into stadiums once more.
9yrs Live: Sunday 4th October 2020
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBNick is joined by George and Matt. They reviewed the Accrington home defeat and weirdly their best actors, weirdly their best actors.
EP225: All the light we cannot see
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 19.2 MBNick and Stu have a philosophical chat about the state of the game, whilst also looking back at the excellent win at Fleetwood.
9yrs Live: Sunday 27th September
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTonight’s host Stuart Deacons is joined by George Jones, Matt Harwood and new editor for the BTPL Matchday Magazine, Chris Thorpe. We discuss Fleetwood’s 1-0 win, football without crowds, BTPL background, Debentures and Accrington preview.
EP224: Klaudia Wieczorek
September 25, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 16.8 MBThe club's Marketing Controller talks to us about her role at the club, and the insane workload of the past few months.
Short Corner: What is the Dons Trust Manifesto?
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 5.14 MBMark Lewis discusses the Yellow & Blue 10-point plan on how to reaffirm the vision of the Dons Trust, and the recent online webinar discussions about the club.
9yrs Live: Sunday 20th September 2020
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBHost Aaron Paul is joined by Stuart Deacons and George Jones. Our 4-4 draw with Plymouth Argyle Is the main discussion point along with Aaron’s experience of a 1k crowd at Norwich on Saturday and what the future holds for football and the Dons.
EP223: CATCH-22
September 18, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 16.9 MBHow do clubs survive without crowds, and how successful will Football League test games this weekend be? Also, we look back at the opening day of the L1 campaign.
Alex Woodyard Interview
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBWe spoke with Alex recently and discussed his time at Tranmere last season, his joy at us approaching him in the summer and the reason that Stu decided against talking about our favourite ever person in the number 33 Wimbledon shirt.
EP222: The 2020-2021 Season Preview Show
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 16.5 MBNick and Stu dust off their crystal balls to present their picks for promotion and relegation from League One this coming campaign.
Ollie Palmer Interview
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 14.1 MBWe spoke to Ollie about his connections to Wimbledon FC, his experiences at Crawley and Mansfield, his family life, his excitement about Plough Lane, his dislike of VAR, and his club introduction video ...
SHORT CORNER: 04.09.20
September 04, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 5.66 MBMarc Jones explains the thinking behind our new first and change kits, how he came to be involved in the process, and how the launch videos were produced.
EP221: Glyn Hodges
September 04, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBGlyn returns to the podcast to discuss preparations for the new season, including how the squad is shaping up, how he wants to make Loftus Road a home away from home, and how he views the remaining days of the transfer window. He also talks about the buzz around the club at the moment as we head back to Plough Lane in a resplendent new kit. We have all the usual gumpf either side, and discuss some legendary names in our new game
EP220: Geoff Norcott
August 28, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MBThe comedian, podcaster, and, most importantly, Wimbledon fan, talks about his memories of Plough Lane, returning home, and the joys of being a football supporter. There's a little bit of politics in there too.
9yrs Live: Sunday 23 August 2020
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBAaron Paul is joined by the magic trio of Mark Hendrikx, Matt Harwood & George Jones.
9yrs LIVE: Sunday 16 August 2020
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBJames Shea & Robin “Rocket” Bedford join Nick, Stu and the recently reemployed George.
9yrs LIVE: Sunday 9 August 2020
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBMark Robinson and Mat Haylock join Nick, Stu, George, and Aaron Paul as the podcast trials its new live audio show.
SHORT CORNER - 11 June 2020
June 11, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 5.44 MBThe 2019-20 League One season has been curtailed, with final league places determined by unweighted points-per-game. The division confirms our place in the third tier for next season, but the delay in confirming arrangements has made forward planning very difficult. Glyn Hodges joins us to discuss the issues at hand.
SHORT CORNER - 04.06.20
June 04, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 3.9 MBIt was announced last week that The Dons Trust had accepted an investment of £2.5m from businessman Nick Robertson in exchange for a 10 per cent share of AFCW plc. Here, Trust board member Ed Leek explains the nature of the investment, discusses what Nick brings to the club, and delivers an update on stadium financing.
EP219: FINISH LINE
May 31, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 14.2 MBA bonus, ad-hoc edition of the show in which Nick and Stu discuss the acquisition of Nick Robertson as a minority shareholder, and the continuing wrangle to determine how the EFL season should be resolved.
SHORT CORNER - 30 May 2020
May 30, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 5.14 MBThe loss of four home match days, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, has restricted the club’s merchandise sales. On the podcast, retail manager Mat Haylock talks to Nick Draper and Stuart Deacons about the impact this has had on revenue, and how operations have changed to accommodate both the lockdown and the stadium move.
EP218: Time grabs you by the wrist
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBWe conclude our recap of Kingsmeadow seasons, finishing with Scott Wagstaff and Joe Pigott looking back on 2018-19 and 19-20.