AFC Wimbledon asks for the action to end

The English fourth division team AFC Wimbledon asked to stop a fundraising campaign for the association. The club justified the step by saying that the target had been exceeded many times over. Instead of the announced one 10,000 pounds (the equivalent of 12,000 euros) reached the crowdfunding campaign within a few days 100,000 pounds (120,000 euros). “We will be forever grateful,” the AFC said on its website.

Storm damage

Because of one thing Erdlochs The AFC had to close the stadium due to heavy rain and flooding at Wimbledon. A League Cup game against the Premier League club Newcastle United was therefore moved to Newcastle. Wimbledon fan Graham Stacey, who was also a member of the board for several years, then initiated the fundraising campaign to cover the repair costs.

AFC Wimbledon would now like to thank the fans from all over the world who took part in the campaign and especially Stacey. “After examining the issue throughout the week with a number of experts and our insurers, we have asked Graham to pause his fundraising efforts for the time being,” club officials wrote.

“Although the investigation and a plan to repair the damage are still in progress and there remain many uncertainties, we hope that the funds raised by Graham’s campaign will at least cover our significant out-of-pocket costs and help with the inevitable ongoing costs.” Should the situation arise If the situation becomes critical, the fans will be informed, it said. Several hours after the announcement, the crowdfunding page was still active.

AFC Wimbledon is a specialty in English football. The club was founded in 2002 by fans as Successor club Wimbledon FC was founded after it moved to Milton Keynes and MK Dons was renamed. The AFC is owned by a fan-founded club Non-Profit-Organisation in which every member has the right to vote.