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esta información es acerca de una linea de tiempo que muestra con fechas sobre empresas importantes que ayudaron México y fueron actos muy importantes para todos.
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The official game day programme of the 2014 Hoopsfix All Star Classic, held at Brunel University on Sunday 15th June featuring the top under-16 and under-26 players in the country.
Rugby league is a popular sport in Australia that draws large crowds. It began in 1895 when northern English clubs broke away from rugby union. The document then provides statistics on NRL grand final viewership from 2009-2012, descriptions of common positions, a history of State of Origin competition between New South Wales and Queensland, profiles of teams like the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters, and rules explanations. It concludes with a bibliography of referenced websites.
This document contains summaries of various sporting events and results from cricket, tennis, golf, soccer and bridge competitions in Tasmania. It reports the results and highlights of matches in cricket's TCL C Grade and NTCA 3rd Grade leagues. It also provides summaries of mid-week tennis matches and the results of divisions 1-4. Golf draw details and results are listed for the Scottsdale, Devonport and Mowbray clubs. Finally, results from bridge competitions in Launceston on several dates are included.
The document provides information about the history and structure of Australian Rules Football (AFL). It discusses how the league was established in 1896 and has since expanded to include teams across Australia. It also summarizes some of the major awards in AFL including the Coleman Medal for leading goal scorer, and provides details about the Mark of the Year and Goal of the Year awards which recognize the best mark and goal each season.
The document is a match report from the annual Varsity competition between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. It summarizes the results from several sporting events, including skiing, snowboarding, boxing, cycling, darts, football, and rugby. In skiing and snowboarding, Sheffield secured 1.5 points after winning the ski race but losing the snowboard event. In boxing, the two universities shared the points with a 3-3 draw. Cycling results saw Sheffield win 1.5 points by winning three of the five events. Sheffield also won the darts competition and the men's football and rugby matches.
Ben Ainslie is a British Olympic sailor who has won three gold medals but has sacrificed his personal life to pursue sailing success. He admits that his single-minded focus on the sport has negatively impacted his relationships. While he hopes to settle down one day, for now his obsession with winning and fear of failure drives him to continue competing. He views the 2012 London Olympics as a chance to end his Olympic career on a high note before shifting his focus to winning the America's Cup.
esta información es acerca de una linea de tiempo que muestra con fechas sobre empresas importantes que ayudaron México y fueron actos muy importantes para todos.
The document discusses the history and roles of participatory bodies in the Spanish education system. It provides definitions and outlines of AMPAS (parent associations), school councils, and their rights and responsibilities. AMPAS are non-profit organizations formed by parents of students to participate in managing their educational centers. School councils are the maximum governing bodies in schools and must include participation from the educational community. The document also includes models of AMPAS statutes and operating procedures for school councils and parent participation.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
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Este documento describe varias herramientas web 2.0 como SlideShare, Blogger, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Del.icio.us, Technorati y YouTube que pueden ser utilizadas para la educación virtual. Explica brevemente los usos y funciones de cada herramienta para compartir presentaciones, publicar blogs, almacenar fotos, enviar micro-mensajes, conectarse con amigos, guardar enlaces favoritos, buscar blogs y compartir videos respectivamente.
The document compares key differences between Spain's previous education law (LOE) and the current education law (LOMCE) across several articles and aspects of the education system. Some key changes highlighted include: under LOMCE primary education now ends after 6 years instead of 5 cycles of 2 years each, citizenship education is eliminated, more subjects are separated in secondary education, qualifications for vocational training programs have changed, and autonomy is given to universities to determine their own admission criteria.
Microsoft Word is a commercial word processor designed by Microsoft and first released in 1983 for DOS systems. It has since been written for several other platforms including Macintosh, Unix, Atari ST, SCO UNIX, OS/2, and Windows. The document also provides sample spelling and grammar checks, quotes from Star Wars about the dark side, and a list of four student names.
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This document provides an introduction to Rugby AM, a media brand that showcases personalities in rugby league. Some key points:
- Rugby AM began three years ago as a radio show in Leeds hosted by Alex Simmons and Keith Senior, with the goal of showcasing rugby league personalities.
- It has since expanded to include a monthly TV show on Premier Sports in 2014 and a weekly show on MadeTelevision in November 2014, now broadcasting on seven channels and reaching over 100,000 viewers per week.
- This magazine serves as a testament to the commitment of writers, players, and staff involved in Rugby AM and its quest to showcase rugby league.
- The document includes interviews and articles that provide a
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1) Newcastle United are regarded as one of the greatest teams in England, having success in the 1960s-1970s and their most dominant period in the 1990s under the nickname "The Entertainers".
2) Leeds United also had success in the 1960s-1970s but have struggled since being relegated multiple times, now playing in the third division, much to the despair of supporter Brendon.
3) The two clubs have a fierce rivalry dating back to 1898 and engage in the Tyne–Wear derby annually, with Newcastle currently achieving more success than Leeds.
This weekend UQAFC celebrates its heritage with a Past Players Day featuring four games. They will pay tribute to legendary player Keith Grantley who recently passed away. All teams will wear black armbands in his honor. The day will include QAFLW and QAFLW Development games in the afternoon followed by a post-game function.
[DOCUMENT]:
This weekend's fixture sees UQAFC celebrate its heritage with the annual Past Players Day round. With four games to be played on our home deck, UQAFC would like to invite all of our Red Lions and Lionesses, past and present, as well as friends, family and anyone else who has been part of the UQAFC community,
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- Charlotte Jackson is a sports presenter who has worked for Sky Sports, Setanta Sports, and ITV. She broke her toe while competing on ITV's celebrity diving show Splash.
- Chris Kamara is a former footballer and manager who now works as a soccer pundit on Sky Sports and ITV. He keeps horses on his farm and was in the Royal Navy.
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El documento describe brevemente la historia de la ingeniería civil en el Perú desde las primeras civilizaciones como los Moches y Nazcas, hasta las culturas preincaicas como Chavín, Sechín y Mochica que construyeron grandes obras como pirámides y templos. También se mencionan los avances de los Incas en la construcción de infraestructura como andenes y Machu Picchu, y los desarrollos posteriores durante la colonia y la época moderna como ferrocarriles, represas e importantes edificios gubernamentales.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) are standardized addresses used to locate resources on the Internet. A URL contains the protocol or scheme being used (such as http or ftp), the domain name or IP address of the server, and the path to the specific file or resource. Well-formed URLs follow a general syntax of <scheme>://<domain>/<path>. They allow both humans and software programs to directly access electronic resources anywhere on the Internet or on private networks.
This document is a slide deck containing 12 photos credited to different photographers. It promotes creating presentations on SlideShare using Haiku Deck and encourages the viewer to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation.
Pemberton Township has the lowest arrest rate (clearance rate) in Burlington County at only 7% of reported crimes being cleared in 2013. This has become an issue in the mayoral campaign as candidates argue the police force needs more officers. However, the mayor argues simply adding officers may not solve the issue and other factors like community cooperation are important. While crime rates are down overall, violent crimes increased, and residents and police acknowledge issues like lack of community trust in police and unwillingness of witnesses to cooperate hinder arrests.
Este documento describe varias herramientas web 2.0 como SlideShare, Blogger, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Del.icio.us, Technorati y YouTube que pueden ser utilizadas para la educación virtual. Explica brevemente los usos y funciones de cada herramienta para compartir presentaciones, publicar blogs, almacenar fotos, enviar micro-mensajes, conectarse con amigos, guardar enlaces favoritos, buscar blogs y compartir videos respectivamente.
The document compares key differences between Spain's previous education law (LOE) and the current education law (LOMCE) across several articles and aspects of the education system. Some key changes highlighted include: under LOMCE primary education now ends after 6 years instead of 5 cycles of 2 years each, citizenship education is eliminated, more subjects are separated in secondary education, qualifications for vocational training programs have changed, and autonomy is given to universities to determine their own admission criteria.
Microsoft Word is a commercial word processor designed by Microsoft and first released in 1983 for DOS systems. It has since been written for several other platforms including Macintosh, Unix, Atari ST, SCO UNIX, OS/2, and Windows. The document also provides sample spelling and grammar checks, quotes from Star Wars about the dark side, and a list of four student names.
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Barton Peveril College won the Peter Munro Cup final against Andover 4-1. Matt Bainbridge and Sam Morris each scored two goals to secure Barton Peveril's first win in the competition since 2007 and end their eight-year wait. Barton Peveril started strongly and scored two early goals but Andover pulled one back before half-time. In the second half, Bainbridge scored again followed by another from Morris to make it 4-1 and secure the victory for Barton Peveril.
Scunthorpe United had a successful 2004/2005 season, finishing 2nd in League Two and securing promotion to League One. Key players like Paul Hayes and Andy Butler led the team to a strong start, though injuries and losses of form led to a dip in the middle of the season. However, the team rebounded down the stretch, securing promotion on the final day of the season with a 0-0 draw against Shrewsbury Town. In the offseason, Scunthorpe lost star players Paul Hayes and Richard Kell to Barnsley, while working to strengthen the squad for the upcoming League One campaign.
This document provides the television schedule and betting odds for upcoming Australian Football League (AFL) matches in Round 16, as well as other sporting events on television that weekend. It lists the AFL matches being broadcast each day and the channels they will be on, along with start times. It also provides betting odds and lines for the Adelaide vs Geelong AFL match on Friday night. Additional sections list broadcasts that weekend for golf's British Open, cycling's Tour de France, and cricket's Pakistan vs Australia test match.
This document provides an introduction to Rugby AM, a media brand that showcases personalities in rugby league. Some key points:
- Rugby AM began three years ago as a radio show in Leeds hosted by Alex Simmons and Keith Senior, with the goal of showcasing rugby league personalities.
- It has since expanded to include a monthly TV show on Premier Sports in 2014 and a weekly show on MadeTelevision in November 2014, now broadcasting on seven channels and reaching over 100,000 viewers per week.
- This magazine serves as a testament to the commitment of writers, players, and staff involved in Rugby AM and its quest to showcase rugby league.
- The document includes interviews and articles that provide a
This document provides a brief history of Liverpool Football Club from its founding in 1892 to the present day. It discusses notable managers like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley and trophies won including multiple European Cups. The current 2009-2010 team under Rafael Benitez is also outlined, highlighting top scorers like Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt, and Steven Gerrard. In conclusion, the document notes that like all football teams, Liverpool has experienced both successes and challenges over its long history.
1) Newcastle United are regarded as one of the greatest teams in England, having success in the 1960s-1970s and their most dominant period in the 1990s under the nickname "The Entertainers".
2) Leeds United also had success in the 1960s-1970s but have struggled since being relegated multiple times, now playing in the third division, much to the despair of supporter Brendon.
3) The two clubs have a fierce rivalry dating back to 1898 and engage in the Tyne–Wear derby annually, with Newcastle currently achieving more success than Leeds.
This weekend UQAFC celebrates its heritage with a Past Players Day featuring four games. They will pay tribute to legendary player Keith Grantley who recently passed away. All teams will wear black armbands in his honor. The day will include QAFLW and QAFLW Development games in the afternoon followed by a post-game function.
[DOCUMENT]:
This weekend's fixture sees UQAFC celebrate its heritage with the annual Past Players Day round. With four games to be played on our home deck, UQAFC would like to invite all of our Red Lions and Lionesses, past and present, as well as friends, family and anyone else who has been part of the UQAFC community,
This document provides biographies for several sports personalities:
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- Charlotte Jackson is a sports presenter who has worked for Sky Sports, Setanta Sports, and ITV. She broke her toe while competing on ITV's celebrity diving show Splash.
- Chris Kamara is a former footballer and manager who now works as a soccer pundit on Sky Sports and ITV. He keeps horses on his farm and was in the Royal Navy.
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1. We’ve only gone and Don it: AFC
Wimbledon players celebrate promotion
GETTING FIT
HEALTHY EVENTS AND
BANK HOLIDAY FUN
See page 6
MOUNTAIN GIRL
EVA’S IN PEAK
CONDITION
See page 3
TRAGIC GAME
CORONER’S OPEN
VERDICT ON HANGING
See page 5
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DONS ON THE UP
Dreams come true for Wembley wonders
SPORT EDITOR
TIM ASHTON
tim.ashton@
london.newsquest.co.uk
AFC Wimbledon fans will be watching
their heroes play League One football
next season after being led to promo-
tion by “one of their own”.
A 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle in
front of almost 60,000 fans at Wembley
on Monday saw the Dons crowned
League Two play-off champions, and
lifted them to the third tier of Eng-
lish football.
It came just 14 years after the club’s
creation following the FA’s decision
to allow the original Wimbledon to
move up the M1 left, leaving die-hard
Dons fans shedding angry tears.
That sense of injustice has helped
propel the Dons up the football pyra-
mid, back into the Football League
in 2011, and onto Wembley glory.
Manager Neal Ardley, who
made more than 250 appearances
for Dons between 1991 and 2002,
said: “To stand there at Wembley
in front of thousands of people
who had their club ripped away
from them 14 years ago, as one of
Continued on page 2
2. June 2, 201634 SPORT www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk
Wembley heroes: AFC Wimbledon outplayed
Plymouth to win the League Two play-off final
Pictures: Staph Ousellam
‘IT IS DEFINITELY THE BEST
MOMENT OF MY CAREER ’
AFC WIMBLEDON 2
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 0
PLAY-OFF FINAL 2016PLAY-OFF FINAL 2016
It was only six weeks ago that
Jon Meades’ season lay in tatters,
writes Tim Ashton.
The 24-year-old AFC Wimbledon
utility man had ruptured ankle
ligaments in the win at Dagenham
& Redbridge on April 19, and
appeared destined to miss the
League Two run-in – let alone a
Wembley appearance.
He would not kick a ball in anger
again until he came off the bench
in the second half at Wembley
to help Dons secure their place
in League One in fine style over
Plymouth Argyle.
And it would seem that Meades’
future at Dons is safe for the time
being as Callum Kennedy, the
man who stepped into his injured
shoes, has not been offered a new
contract.
In the meantime, Meades
was simply happy to get on the
hallowed pitch and play his part
in a famous day.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling – to
think that six weeks ago I thought
my season was over,” he said.
“I have done everything I could
to get back, so to play a part in
the game was unbelievable, and
the fact we won is incredible – it
is definitely the best moment in my
life.”
The former Bournemouth and
Oxford United man, who spent
much of the 2012-13 season
on loan at the Dons before his
permanent switch in 2015, added:
“I did not know if I would get on.
“I have had a good season, but
being out for six weeks meant my
match fitness probably was not
there.
“But I felt good, my ankle was
feeling pretty good, and to play
in front of something like 60,000
people was incredible.”
Prior to Lyle Taylor’s opener late
in the second half, the play-off final
had been a tight affair with Dons
just edging the battle.
Meades said: “Lyle is a goal-
scorer, that’s what he is all about
– his goals this season have got us
to Wembley and he has done well
to get the goal.
“But it was not just him, everyone
has played a massive part in the
season, his goals have got the
headlines, but from back to front it
has been exceptional.”
He added: “I don’t think there
was much between the teams, but
I think we just believed more than
them [Plymouth].
“In the first half they looked
nervous, their big players did not
turn up. We’ve got a lot of players
who have experienced playing at
Wembley, and that showed.”
Jon Meades
3. June 2, 2016 35SPORTwww.wimbledonguardian.co.uk
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal
Ardley says he and Wembley
hero Adebayo Akinfenwa have
parted company as the best of
friends, writes Tim Ashton.
Akinfenwa, who joined the Dons in
the summer of 2014, hit the penalty
that sealed the Dons promotion to
League One.
It saw off the threat of Plymouth
Argyle in the League Two play-off
final after Lyle Taylor had given
Dons the lead.
Akinfenwa announced on Sky
Sports post-match that he had
played his last game for Dons, and
the club confirmed it on Monday.
Ardley said: “We had a
really long heart-felt chat
earlier this week, as part of
our conversations with all the
players.
“We get on unbelievably well
and will stay friends for ever, I
hope.”
He added: “It was left a little bit
in the open, but if he feels he won’t
be starting every week, it is best
for both parties for him to move on
because he probably has at least
two seasons left in him.”
Akinfenwa said: “I have no
ill-feeling or malice towards the
gaffer, I will always talk fondly of
him – even though I did not play as
much as I would have liked to, he
never disrespected me.
“We part ways, he wants to go
in a different direction and so be it,
he is the manager.
“We have a good relationship, it
is what it is, it’s football and we’ll
see where I end up next season.”
He added: “I don’t want the
season to end, I feel good, strong
and fit.
“I have just started to hit good
form recently and I think I have a
couple of years left in me. As long
as my body wants to play on, I will
play on.”
‘WE WILL STAY
FRIENDSFOREVER’
Neal Ardley on the Beast
Delighted Dons
(from top):
Skipper Barry
Fuller; Fans
celebrating
the day; Dave
Bassett; Dannie
Bulman.
Main: Adebayo
Akinfenwa
scores the
penalty and
celebrates the
victory
Pictures:
Staph Ousellam
4. Winner: Darcey O’Shea
Darcey’s
great five
gong game
HERCULES Wimbledon
youngster Darcey O’Shea
won five gold medals
at an open meeting for
independent schools last
weekend – even though she
had never trained in one
of the events, writes Tom
Pollak.
The Year 6 pupil from The
Study Preparatory School,
in Wimbledon Village,
won individual gold in the
100m, 400m, high jump and
long jump at the Thomas’s
School athletics meeting in
Battersea Park.
She then went on to win a
team gold in the sprint relay
– which was enough to earn
Darcey the trophy for the
best individual girl athlete
for the second successive
year.
However, mum Stella said:
“Darcey does not normally
do the long jump and has
never had any practice or
training in that event.
“She was only asked to do
it as one of her team-mates,
who normally does it, was ill
and could not attend.”
She added: “They were
only allowed two jumps. Her
second was 4.24m, which
not only won the event, but
also broke the Independent
Association of Prep Schools
National record, which had
been 4.10m.”
Meanwhile, Hercules
Wimbledon will be
represented at the World
Duathlon Championships
this weekend.
Gina Galbraith, Simon
Bodle, Charles Hampden-
Smith and Richard Evans
will be flying the flag in
Aviles in Spain.
PLAYING AWAY: The biggest
ever parkrun took place in
South Africa last Saturday,
with more than 1,800 running
the 5k route at North Beach
in Durban – and seven
Wimbledon Windmilers took
part. The following day, five
of them ran Comrades, a
56-mile ultra-marathon from
Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
Bronwyn Mayo, above right,
clocked nine hours 39 min-
utes 42 seconds, followed by
Sophie Russell (9:50:47), Ella
Waddingham (9:53:15), Lisa
Wood, above left, (10:22:56)
and Bernadette Maher Allan,
above centre, (10:45:37).
KEEPING PACE: Wimble-
don CC remain just in touch
with the early leaders of the
Surrey Championship Premier
Division thanks to a 67-run
home win over East Molesey
on Saturday. After electing to
bat, Wimbledon’s Max Fernie
(58 not out) top-scored as the
hosts carded 262-7 off their
allotted 50 overs. A tight bowl-
ing attack, including figures of
4-34 off 10 overs from Robbie
Gunn, always had Wimbledon
on the front foot and their
guests were all out in the 49th
over on 195. Wimbledon go
to Guildford this weekend. In
T20 action, Wimbledon’s 27-
run win over Hampton Wick
Royal last week ensured safe
passage to round three of the
Surrey Championship knock-
out competition, where they
will face Old Rutlishians.
NEW FEELING: Old Rutlishi-
ans succumbed to their first
defeat in Division One, going
down by 51 runs at Malden
Wanderers on Saturday. The
hosts’ Pete Young was the
thorn in the Old Boys’ side,
hitting an unbeaten 137 as
Wanderers carded 271-4. In
reply, Old Ruts finished on
220 all out in the 45th over.
They host Walton-on-Thames
this weekend.
ROCK BOTTOM: Spencer
remain bottom of the Division
One table after defeat at
fellow strugglers Chipstead
Coulsdon & Walcountians.
After electing to bat, Spen-
cer’s Saqib Malik top-scored
on 42 off 76 balls as they
struggled to 170 before being
knocked over in the 45th over.
There was little in the Spencer
bowling attack to worry the
hosts and only one wicket fell
as Chipstead ticked off the
runs in the 30th over. Spencer
host Malden Wanderers this
weekend.
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TIM ASHTON
tim.ashton@
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DARIUS Charles is one of
four players who have com-
mitted themselves to League
One’s newest side – and given
his love for his teammates, it
is no wonder.
Dannie Bulman, Barry
Fuller and George Francomb
have also signed on the dotted
line while Callum Kennedy,
Sean Rigg and Adebayo Ak-
infenwa have left the League
Two play-off champions.
Central defender Charles
joined AFC Wimbledon on
loan from Burton Albion
in March and forged a solid
partnership with Paul Robin-
son at the back.
In 12 games with the duo at
the heart of the defence, the
Dons have conceded just sev-
en goals – playing a key role
in getting to Wembley.
However, the 28-year-old
hailed his teammates’ work
ethic from the opening game
of the season.
“The play-off final was not
won today, it was won at the
start of the season with all
the work the lads have put
in,” he said.
“I have been on loan here
for three months, and I am in-
spired every day by the boys
at the club.
“The work they put in is
unlike anything I have seen
before.”
He added: “These games
are never won on the day.
There is a reason why, at the
end of a long season, people
can push and give that little
bit extra to win the play-off
games with all the emotions
running round, so I would
say the game was won on Au-
gust 8.”
Goals from Lyle Taylor
and the departing Akinfenwa
from the penalty spot saw off
Plymouth Argyle at Wemb-
ley to spark wild celebrations
among the Dons fans.
Charles said: “I am emo-
tionally and mentally knack-
PLAY-OFF CHAMPIONS: Defender Charles hails season-long campaigners
Inspired by Dons’ spirit
ered, but the rewards are
well worth it.”
Ardley told Dons Player:
“Darius has been immense.
Before extra-time at Accring-
ton I did not need to do a team
talk because Darius did it for
me and this is a guy who just
does not want to lose, that
transmits to the rest of the
team.
“I still don’t think we’ve
seen the best of him yet. He
has still had problems after
suffering a broken leg last
year, but if he’s only at 80 per
cent I would love to see him
at 100 per cent.”
The departing Kennedy
said: “My contract is up and
the gaffer thought it was time
to go separate ways, I respect
that. I’ve had a great season
and what better way to go
out.
“[Jon] Meades has had an
unbelievable season, and
while you never want to lose
your place, if I was going
to lose it to anyone, I would
want it to be him.”
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Calm before the storm: Darius Charles, above left, with Andy Barcham, takes in Wembley prior to
kick-off, and, left, Callum Kennedy had an assist in the opening goal against Plymouth Argyle in
his last game for AFC Wimbledon
Look what I’ve got: Neal Ardley, above, with the League Two play-off final trophy after Monday’s
2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley, and, below, Jon Meades demonstrates the team spirit
that was key in Darius Charles’ decision to commit himself to the club All pics: Staph Ousellam
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THE PROMISED LAND
INSIDE: HOW AFC WIMBLEDON’S
WEMBLEY DREAM CAME TRUE