Early Day Motions

FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS AND THE SUCCESS OF AFC WIMBLEDON

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1491: tabled on 12 July 2004

Tabled in the 2003-04 session.

This motion has been signed by 58 Members. It has received 2 amendments.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Amendments to this motion

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Motion text

That this House is delighted by the amazing story of AFC Wimbledon, which only came into existence in summer 2002 following the bizarre decision to allow Wimbledon FC to relocate to Milton Keynes; notes that AFC was set up by Wimbledon fans who wanted to reclaim their club from the ashes of Wimbledon FC, or Franchise FC as it is often known; congratulates AFC on its astonishing performance during the 2003-04 season when it went unbeaten to win the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division with a total of 130 points, winning 42 games and drawing 4, scoring 180 goals and conceding just 32; notes that AFC also won the Premier Challenge Cup; welcomes the support of the London Borough of Merton for its local club by arranging a parade in their honour followed by a civic reception at Merton Civil Centre and giving AFC a leading role in its Football in the Community programme; notes the visit on 24th June of AFC players and representatives to the Palace of Westminster as part of their celebrations; wishes all supporter-led football clubs well in the coming season; and calls for all those involved in football to learn lessons from AFC's success story and to remember that first and foremost it is a game for the fans.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Casale, Roger
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Wimbledon
Primary
Bailey, Mr Adrian
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
West Bromwich West
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 13 July 2004
North East Derbyshire
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 July 2004
Carshalton and Wallington
Burnham, Andy
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Leigh

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Colman, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Putney
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 20 July 2004
Islington North
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2004
Tooting
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 13 July 2004
Keighley
Cunningham, Tony
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Workington
Davey, Mr Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 July 2004
Kingston and Surbiton
David, Mr Wayne
Labour
Signed on 8 September 2004
Caerphilly
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 22 July 2004
Burton
Dobson, Frank
Labour
Signed on 20 July 2004
Holborn and St. Pancras
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 13 July 2004
Stroud
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2004
Monmouth
Efford, Clive
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Eltham
Ennis, Jeff
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Sunderland North
Grayling, Chris
Conservative
Signed on 21 July 2004
Epsom and Ewell
Green, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 September 2004
Ludlow
Griffiths, Jane
Labour
Signed on 8 September 2004
Reading East
Grogan, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 13 July 2004
Selby
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 July 2004
Portsmouth South
Howarth, Alan
Labour
Signed on 20 July 2004
Newport East
Iddon, Dr Brian
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Bolton South East
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2004
Barnsley Central
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 22 July 2004
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 July 2004
Cheltenham
Keen, Alan
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Feltham and Heston
Khabra, Mr Piara S
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Ealing, Southall
Kilfoyle, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 20 July 2004
Liverpool, Walton
Lewis, Mr Terry
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2004
Worsley
Linton, Martin
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Battersea
Lucas, Ian
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Wrexham
McDonagh, Siobhain
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Mitcham and Morden
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 16 September 2004
Hayes and Harlington
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2004
Mansfield
Morgan, Julie
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Cardiff North
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Knowsley South
Pike, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Burnley
Pope, Mr Greg
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2004
Hyndburn
Randall, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 19 July 2004
Uxbridge
Rapson, Syd
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Portsmouth North
Robinson, Mr Geoffrey
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Coventry North West
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 July 2004
Colchester
Sarwar, Mr Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Glasgow Govan
Sawford, Phil
Labour
Signed on 13 September 2004
Kettering
Shaw, Jonathan
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Chatham and Aylesford
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2004
Nottingham South
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 July 2004
Richmond Park
Turner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Wolverhampton South East
Tynan, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Hamilton South
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2004
Finchley and Golders Green
Wareing, Mr Robert N.
Labour
Signed on 20 July 2004
Liverpool, West Derby
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 19 July 2004
Conwy
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 12 July 2004
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS AND THE SUCCESS OF AFC WIMBLEDON (Amendment 1)
leave out from 'the' to 'congratulates' in line 4 and insert 'inability of the London Borough of Merton to accommodate Wimbledon FC'.
Dr Phyllis Starkey
Labour, Milton Keynes South West
2
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EDM 1491A1: tabled on 7 September 2004
FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS AND THE SUCCESS OF AFC WIMBLEDON (Amendment 2)
at end add 'and also congratulates the Milton Keynes Dons on their successful relocation to Milton Keynes and wishes them well for the season.'.
Dr Phyllis Starkey
Labour, Milton Keynes South West
2
signatures
EDM 1491A2: tabled on 7 September 2004