Still a chance to get your bids in
The deadline for AFC Wimbledon supporters to submit online bids for our Silent Auction is fast approaching.
A fantastic range of coveted club memorabilia and fantastic sporting items are up for grabs, but supporters only have until midnight to get their bids in.
The Silent Auction has been gathering pace with a signed Sammy Moore shirt attracting a bid of £200 and all but two of the items now have bids in with all funds raised going towards the Dons Trust.
Paul Jeater, Ray Armfield and the auction team have assembled a wide range of goodies in time for Christmas, including signed books from Olympic golden girls Jessica Ennis and Victoria Pendleton and a signed cycling DVD from Mark Cavendish.
But this year’s annual Dons Trust fundraiser includes not just sporting memorabilia. If you fancy a football-themed birthday party for 10 youngsters to remember, then the Community Football Scheme lot might be for you, or perhaps a match ball or the club’s hospitality package.
essexwomble@aol.combefore the online deadline of Friday, 14 December 2012, at 23.59:59 hours, then please e-mail your name and a contact telephone number with your bid and the lot number you are bidding for to Paul Jeater. E-mail Please take a look at the 20 lots listed below (incluing the current bids in bold). If you wish to bid
(£275). A matchball sponsorship package for a home fixture in the 2013/14 season, comprising a pre-game carvery meal, President’s Lounge match tickets, signed match ball and a photograph with the man of the match – for 4 people. Lot 1
(£50). The matchday hospitality experience for yourself and three guests. Lot2
(£50). The CFS Birthday Package. Comprises a stadium tour, coaching session (including use of the inflatable goal), match tickets and a Chicken Nuggets meal for 10 children and two accompanying adults. Lot 3
(£30). Haydon the Womble at your birthday party. The ever-popular Dons mascot will make a costumed appearance at your event. Lot 4
(£30). Football Manager 2013 – a selection of computer games from our sponsors Sports Interactive. Lot 5
(£50). Framed 10 x 8 photo of manager Neal Ardley’s first day in the job. (Will be personally signed and dedicated to the winning bidder by Neal). Lot 6
(£60). Signed copy of ‘Unbelievable’ - the autobiography of Olympic Gold medal winner Jessica Ennis. Lot 7
(£20). Signed copy of ‘Between the Lines’ the autobiography of Olympic Gold medal winning cyclist and star of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Victoria Pendleton. Lot 8
(£100). Brendan Kiernan’s commemorative white match shirt and shorts from the Dons inaugural Football League game against Bristol Rovers last season. Lot 9
(£200). Signed Sammy Moore shirt, match-worn yellow away jersey from season 2011/12. Lot 10
(£125). Signed Jack Midson shirt, match-worn, maroon third jersey from season 2011/12. Lot 11
(£20). Signed copy of ‘Born to Race’ the new DVD from 2011 Sports Personality of the Year, cyclist Mark Cavendish. Lot 12
(£50). Signed and framed 16 x 12 print of Luke Moore celebrating his successful penalty at the City of Manchester Stadium Playoff Final. Lot 13
(£50). Signed and framed 16 x 12 print of Kevin Cooper scoring AFC Wimbledon’s first competitive goal at Sandhurst Town in 2002. Lot 14
(£75). Signed and framed 16 x 12 print of Dave Beasant’s iconic 1988 FA Cup final penalty save at Wembley Stadium in an attractive silver frame. Lot15
. Signed and framed 16 x 12 print of England’s 1966 World Cup win, featuring hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters.Lot 16
(£75). Another famous picture, this time its Vinnie Jones putting the squeeze on Paul Gascoigne! Lovely colour print hand-signed by ‘Gazza’ himself. Lot 17
. Signed and framed Kevin Pietersen glossy magazine picture. A great shot of the England batsman and a must for any cricket fans.Lot 18
(£35). X Box Call of Duty Black Ops 2. Brand new and boxed. (Over 18’s bidders only please, due to nature of game). Released November 2012 and comes with black carrycase. Lot 19
(£30). Signed Surrey County Cricket Club shirt. Signed to the back by the majority of the 2011 squad, including the much-missed Tom Maynard. Lot 20
In each of the previous years, this event has raised in excess of £2,000 for the Dons Trust – a significant figure towards meeting the Trust’s overall fundraising target.
Once the deadline passes, the event will culminate with a ‘live’ session of bidding in the back bar between 1230 and 1430 hours on Saturday 15 December before the Rotherham United home game.
The way a Silent Auction works couldn’t be simpler. Before Saturday's Rotherham match, visit the back bar, where you’ll be able to examine the lots at first hand and ask any questions you may have. Then, if you wish to bid for an item, simply write your details and your bid on the form by that item – and if your bid is the highest at the closing time of 2.30pm, you’ll have won!
.Dons FundraisingWe are already preparing for the 2013 event too, so if you have access to anything you feel may be a suitable silent auction item or simply have any ideas for an unusual auction lot, then please see Paul or Ray or e-mail us by clicking on
Below is a brief description of each item (see pictures by clicking in the picture gallery above). Please note that the Dave Beasant framed photograph is of the Wimbledon hero actually saving the penalty in the 1988 FA Cup FinaL.
With thanks to Ivor Heller, Dave McKnight, Dean Parsons, Paul Raymond, Shane Bellamy, John Power and Sports Interactive for their assistance in procuring these lots.