PBP: 12/28, J. Johnson: MK Dons v Southend {R}

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad Gameday' started by babytiger2001, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. babytiger2001

    babytiger2001 New Member

    Dec 29, 2000
    Melbourne
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jemal Johnson likely to start for MK Dons as Southend visit.

    Match preview & team news -- sportinglife.com

    JJ's been in good form of late, but will he play up front or on a wing? That remains to be seen.

    7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET for the live kickoff...
     
  2. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. ragin bear

    ragin bear New Member

    Nov 20, 2008
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Based on the last few matches game commentary, Johnson has been the most threatening Don and may be their most in form player right now.
     
  4. FlashMan

    FlashMan Member

    Jan 6, 2000
    'diego
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    While he didn't score or assist, I believe his 56th minute "rampaging run" through the Southend defense led to a yellow card foul 30 yards from the goal, and the proceeding free kick was knocked in for the Dons' 2nd goal, so in that sense he was involved.

    He's obviously become a very key cog in their promotion run. Knock on wood it'll continue.
     
  5. babytiger2001

    babytiger2001 New Member

    Dec 29, 2000
    Melbourne
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jemal Johnson being on the team aside, as someone who remembers the glory days of Wimbledon's old "Crazy Gang" and loved reading about their exploits back in the day, I'd love to see MK Dons get promoted.
     
  6. FlashMan

    FlashMan Member

    Jan 6, 2000
    'diego
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Are the MK Dons the new incarnation of Wimbledon? I didn't know that.

    (What does "MK" stand for?)
     
  7. babytiger2001

    babytiger2001 New Member

    Dec 29, 2000
    Melbourne
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Milton Keynes.

    True, they follow along the same geneological path as the old "Crazy Gang" that once won the F.A. Cup with Vinnie Jones, John Fashanu and others on that team.

    Except that Wimbledon never really had its own ground when Plough Lane had to shut down -- and Milton Keynes was the suburb that could offer one.

    I'm sure we could find more details on Wikipedia somewhere, on the Dons, old and new.
     
  8. FlashMan

    FlashMan Member

    Jan 6, 2000
    'diego
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yup, you're right on all of that. They got promoted from League 2 last year so they're on the way up.

    That club has been through A LOT the last few years. Great to see them on the comeback trail.
     
  9. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think a lot of people are upset over the relocation of Wimbledon AFC into Milton Keynes Dons. Think Seattle Sonics to Oklahoma City Thunder.
     

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