Premier League: Recalling Wimbledon’s bold pitch

Decades ago, there was a proposal for Wimbledon to establish a team based in Dublin, involving plans for a new stadium and potential Irish players in the Premier League. Despite significant interest and involvement from Irish business figures, football authorities and fans opposed the idea, fearing it would end Wimbledon’s existence and harm Ireland’s domestic league. The project ultimately was abandoned after negotiations failed, and Wimbledon moved to Milton Keynes, while a new club, AFC Wimbledon, was formed in their former community.

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