League One

Dogged Dons draw delights Downes

by
The LeaguePaper Team
3 March 2019

By Rick Barr

WALLY Downes hailed his team’s determination as bottom-of-the-table AFC Wimbledon collected a point at Shrewsbury.
The hosts created the game’s better chances but the Dons – nine points adrift of safety – stood firm to keep a clean sheet and make it seven points from their last three away matches.
“It was a very dogged performance,” said Downes. “The game was dictated by the conditions. There was wind and rain and it certainly wasn’t a classic football match.
“It was a case of rolling your sleeves up and trying to win if ...

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