Wimbledon Old Players Association (WOPA)
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Here to remember and celebrate the contributions of former Wimbledon FC (to 28/05/02) and all AFC Wimbledon former players and staff. A resource to invite and reunite them at Plough Lane. 🔵🟡
Heather Eade came through the AFC Wimbledon Women’s Pathway teams to play in the Dons first team during 2017/18. After taking some time away from the game, the striker won the Golden Boot at Carshalton last season scoring 24 goals in 15 games. Welcome to WOPA Heather 🔵🟡🤝 #562
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Heather Eade came through the AFC Wimbledon Women’s Pathway teams to play in the Dons first team during 2017/18. After taking some time away from the game, the striker won the Golden Boot at Carshalton last season scoring 24 goals in 15 games. Welcome to WOPA Heather 🔵🟡🤝 #562
Currently Director of Women’s Football at Croydon Athletic, Mens First Team coach at Larkfield and a Talent ID Coach with the FA, right back Sian Fitzpatrick spent two seasons with AFC Wimbledon Women between 2013-2015 and also played for Dulwich Hamlet. Welcome to WOPA Sian 🔵🟡🤝 #561
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Currently Director of Women’s Football at Croydon Athletic, Mens First Team coach at Larkfield and a Talent ID Coach with the FA, right back Sian Fitzpatrick spent two seasons with AFC Wimbledon Women between 2013-2015 and also played for Dulwich Hamlet. Welcome to WOPA Sian 🔵🟡🤝 #561
Central defender Paul Bowgett arrived from Spurs in 1978/79, going on to make 65 Wimbledon appearances in the next two seasons, before joining a number of of former Dons at Wealdstone, who he captained to a Conference League and FA Trophy double in 1985. Welcome to WOPA Paul #560
December 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Central defender Paul Bowgett arrived from Spurs in 1978/79, going on to make 65 Wimbledon appearances in the next two seasons, before joining a number of of former Dons at Wealdstone, who he captained to a Conference League and FA Trophy double in 1985. Welcome to WOPA Paul #560
Central defender Jamie Ness scored on his debut for Wimbledon U18s in a 9-0 South East Counties League win against Southend United in 1984. Went on to make four more appearances before joining Epsom & Ewell where he played alongside Matt Elliott. Welcome to WOPA Jamie 🔵🟡🤝 #559
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Central defender Jamie Ness scored on his debut for Wimbledon U18s in a 9-0 South East Counties League win against Southend United in 1984. Went on to make four more appearances before joining Epsom & Ewell where he played alongside Matt Elliott. Welcome to WOPA Jamie 🔵🟡🤝 #559
After declaring “To leave Valerenga, it had to be to manage Brazil or Wimbledon” Norwegian Egil Olsen took charge of the Dons in 1999 but won only 11 of his 43 games. Managed his country twice and several domestic clubs in a colourful career. Welcome to WOPA ‘Drillo’ 🔵🟡#558
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
After declaring “To leave Valerenga, it had to be to manage Brazil or Wimbledon” Norwegian Egil Olsen took charge of the Dons in 1999 but won only 11 of his 43 games. Managed his country twice and several domestic clubs in a colourful career. Welcome to WOPA ‘Drillo’ 🔵🟡#558
Defender Kylie Davies joined Wimbledon FCaged 10 in 1998 then remained with AFC Wimbledon Women until 2004. Later played for Fulham, Chelsea, Reading and Watford but after winning England age group caps, made 35 Welsh internationals appearances. Welcome to WOPA Kylie 🔵🟡🤝 #557
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Defender Kylie Davies joined Wimbledon FCaged 10 in 1998 then remained with AFC Wimbledon Women until 2004. Later played for Fulham, Chelsea, Reading and Watford but after winning England age group caps, made 35 Welsh internationals appearances. Welcome to WOPA Kylie 🔵🟡🤝 #557
Now the Merton Sport and Leisure Manager, Roxanne Bennett appeared for AFC Wimbledon Women as a defender in her own playing days. Has also coached extensively, including being Senior Football Development Officer at the David Beckham Academy. Welcome to WOPA Roxanne 🔵🟡🤝#556
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Now the Merton Sport and Leisure Manager, Roxanne Bennett appeared for AFC Wimbledon Women as a defender in her own playing days. Has also coached extensively, including being Senior Football Development Officer at the David Beckham Academy. Welcome to WOPA Roxanne 🔵🟡🤝#556
Currently the Head Coach of Calgary Wild in Canada, Lydia Bedford played briefly as a midfielder for AFC Wimbledon Women before a successful coaching career with England U15-17 Women, Leicester City in the WSL and Brentford U18 men. Welcome to WOPA Lydia 🔵🟡🤝 #555
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Currently the Head Coach of Calgary Wild in Canada, Lydia Bedford played briefly as a midfielder for AFC Wimbledon Women before a successful coaching career with England U15-17 Women, Leicester City in the WSL and Brentford U18 men. Welcome to WOPA Lydia 🔵🟡🤝 #555
Midfielder Sharifa McCoug-Powell made appearances for both the AFC Wimbledon Women first team and reserves during 2006/07. Welcome to WOPA Sharifa 🔵🟡🤝#554
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Midfielder Sharifa McCoug-Powell made appearances for both the AFC Wimbledon Women first team and reserves during 2006/07. Welcome to WOPA Sharifa 🔵🟡🤝#554
Home grown central defender Dean Blackwell spent thirteen seasons in the Wimbledon first team squad following the first of his 250 Dons appearances in 1989/90 and was a mainstay during the Premier League years. Delighted to welcome Dean to WOPA! 🔵🟡🤝 #553
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Home grown central defender Dean Blackwell spent thirteen seasons in the Wimbledon first team squad following the first of his 250 Dons appearances in 1989/90 and was a mainstay during the Premier League years. Delighted to welcome Dean to WOPA! 🔵🟡🤝 #553
Central defender Georgie Edwards had three spells with AFC Wimbledon Women and their Pathway sides, also turning out for Watford, Crystal Palace and AFC Whyteleafe. Currently the player/assistant manager of Carshalton Athletic Women, we welcome Georgie to WOPA 🔵🟡🤝 #552.
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Central defender Georgie Edwards had three spells with AFC Wimbledon Women and their Pathway sides, also turning out for Watford, Crystal Palace and AFC Whyteleafe. Currently the player/assistant manager of Carshalton Athletic Women, we welcome Georgie to WOPA 🔵🟡🤝 #552.
Currently with Dulwich Hamlet, winger Liz O’Callaghan played for AFC Wimbledon Women from 2019-21 and has also represented Cambridge City, Millwall and Ashford Town (Middlesex). Welcome to WOPA Liz 🔵🟡🤝 #551
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Currently with Dulwich Hamlet, winger Liz O’Callaghan played for AFC Wimbledon Women from 2019-21 and has also represented Cambridge City, Millwall and Ashford Town (Middlesex). Welcome to WOPA Liz 🔵🟡🤝 #551
Former Brentford loanee Jaakko Oksanen made 30 AFC Wimbledon appearances during 2020/21 before moving on to Greenock Morton and then back home to Finland where the international midfielder scored for KuPS in the UEFA Conference League recently. Welcome to WOPA Jaakko 🔵🟡🤝 #550
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Former Brentford loanee Jaakko Oksanen made 30 AFC Wimbledon appearances during 2020/21 before moving on to Greenock Morton and then back home to Finland where the international midfielder scored for KuPS in the UEFA Conference League recently. Welcome to WOPA Jaakko 🔵🟡🤝 #550
Forward Laura Topliss played for AFC Wimbledon Women for three seasons between 2007-2010, scoring regularly in both the League and FA Cup. Welcome to WOPA Laura 🔵🟡🤝 #549
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Forward Laura Topliss played for AFC Wimbledon Women for three seasons between 2007-2010, scoring regularly in both the League and FA Cup. Welcome to WOPA Laura 🔵🟡🤝 #549
Defender Yasmin Poole spent the 2016/17 with AFC Wimbledon Women and also played for Brighton, Watford and Saltdean United. Welcome to WOPA Yasmin 🔵🟡🤝 #548
November 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Defender Yasmin Poole spent the 2016/17 with AFC Wimbledon Women and also played for Brighton, Watford and Saltdean United. Welcome to WOPA Yasmin 🔵🟡🤝 #548
Utility man John-Joe O’Toole played in eight positions for ten clubs in a long EFL career which included two seasons, 24 games and 1 goal for AFC Wimbledon after joining the Dons in February 2024. Welcome to WOPA John-Joe 🔵🟡🤝 #547
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Utility man John-Joe O’Toole played in eight positions for ten clubs in a long EFL career which included two seasons, 24 games and 1 goal for AFC Wimbledon after joining the Dons in February 2024. Welcome to WOPA John-Joe 🔵🟡🤝 #547
Midfielder/Striker Sharon Worsley spent the 2004/05 season with AFC Wimbledon Women and also played for Palace Eagles, Carshalton Athletic and Chipstead. Now a U14s coach of Falmouth Jays in the Cornwall Youth League. Welcome to WOPA Sharon 🔵🟡🤝 #546
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Midfielder/Striker Sharon Worsley spent the 2004/05 season with AFC Wimbledon Women and also played for Palace Eagles, Carshalton Athletic and Chipstead. Now a U14s coach of Falmouth Jays in the Cornwall Youth League. Welcome to WOPA Sharon 🔵🟡🤝 #546
Right back Simon Sweeney became the first AFC Wimbledon player to cost a transfer fee when the Dons signed him from Chesham United in 2006. But a year later, his accountancy work commitments saw him move on to Hemel Hempstead, then Slough. Welcome to WOPA Simon 🔵🟡🤝 #545
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Right back Simon Sweeney became the first AFC Wimbledon player to cost a transfer fee when the Dons signed him from Chesham United in 2006. But a year later, his accountancy work commitments saw him move on to Hemel Hempstead, then Slough. Welcome to WOPA Simon 🔵🟡🤝 #545
Right-sided defender Mickey Woolner was one of a number of former Hendon players recruited by Dave Anderson when he became AFC Wimbledon manager in 2004. Woolner made 52 starts over the next two seasons and also represented Harefield United. Welcome to WOPA Mickey! 🔵🟡🤝 #544
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Right-sided defender Mickey Woolner was one of a number of former Hendon players recruited by Dave Anderson when he became AFC Wimbledon manager in 2004. Woolner made 52 starts over the next two seasons and also represented Harefield United. Welcome to WOPA Mickey! 🔵🟡🤝 #544
A former Wimbledon FC youth and reserve teamer, now the Farnborough OLB U15s coach in the Kent Youth League, midfielder Seb Favata made 53 AFC Wimbledon appearances after signing for the Dons in July 2003. Welcome to WOPA Seb 🔵🟡🤝 #543
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A former Wimbledon FC youth and reserve teamer, now the Farnborough OLB U15s coach in the Kent Youth League, midfielder Seb Favata made 53 AFC Wimbledon appearances after signing for the Dons in July 2003. Welcome to WOPA Seb 🔵🟡🤝 #543
Known as ‘Ace’ during her playing days, which included four years with AFC Wimbledon Women where she was Dons reserve team captain, winger Allana Francis-Ashmeil is now a UEFA B coach and a FA Regional Talent Pathway Manager. Welcome to WOPA Allana! 🔵🟡🤝 #542
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Known as ‘Ace’ during her playing days, which included four years with AFC Wimbledon Women where she was Dons reserve team captain, winger Allana Francis-Ashmeil is now a UEFA B coach and a FA Regional Talent Pathway Manager. Welcome to WOPA Allana! 🔵🟡🤝 #542
Midfielder Lauren Roche represented AFC Wimbledon Women and the Dons Development side. during the 2013/14 season. Welcome to WOPA Lauren. 🔵🟡🤝 #541
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Midfielder Lauren Roche represented AFC Wimbledon Women and the Dons Development side. during the 2013/14 season. Welcome to WOPA Lauren. 🔵🟡🤝 #541
Sturdy central defender Simon Sobihy made 25 starts for AFC Wimbledon between 2005-07 after impressing against the Dons in a Surrey Senior Cup final for Walton & Hersham. Also played locally for Kingstonian and Leatherhead. Welcome to WOPA Simon 🔵🟡🤝 #540
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sturdy central defender Simon Sobihy made 25 starts for AFC Wimbledon between 2005-07 after impressing against the Dons in a Surrey Senior Cup final for Walton & Hersham. Also played locally for Kingstonian and Leatherhead. Welcome to WOPA Simon 🔵🟡🤝 #540
Midfielder Steve Wales made 27 appearances scoring 6 goals during AFC Wimbledon’s 2006/07 Ryman Premier Division season. ‘Josey’ went on to spend several years at Cheshunt, Chesham United and later coached Enfield Town. Welcome to WOPA Steve! 🔵🟡🤝 #539
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Midfielder Steve Wales made 27 appearances scoring 6 goals during AFC Wimbledon’s 2006/07 Ryman Premier Division season. ‘Josey’ went on to spend several years at Cheshunt, Chesham United and later coached Enfield Town. Welcome to WOPA Steve! 🔵🟡🤝 #539
Experienced central defender Billie Brooks spent two successful seasons with AFC Wimbledon Women between 2022-24, helping the Dons to win a WNL South East title. Previously with Arsenal, London Bees, Millwall and Harlow, she is now at QPR. Welcome to WOPA Billie! 🔵🟡🤝 #538
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Experienced central defender Billie Brooks spent two successful seasons with AFC Wimbledon Women between 2022-24, helping the Dons to win a WNL South East title. Previously with Arsenal, London Bees, Millwall and Harlow, she is now at QPR. Welcome to WOPA Billie! 🔵🟡🤝 #538