A very interesting article in London Evening Standard on Tuesday concerning the current problems faced by AFC Wimbledon and the completion of their new ground in Plough Lane. Apologies I cannot attach the link to that here for you all but I'm not computer 'savvy' enough to know how you do that. Could anyone please assist me in providing that link as it is well worth a read. Personally hope they can overcome the very real problems they currently face.
I read the full article on Tuesday. It was very interesting. AFC did have offers of assistance from outside investors, but were reluctant to allow them onto the board. Which is understandable, given that Sam Hammam sold the ground and the club, and hoovered up £36 million in the process. Buckingham have offered to finish the ground at a reduced capacity, within the current financial structure available. But, it would not include the bars, conference facilities, etc.. planned for.
Their trust members, were fearing for the clubs future.
So, two points to raise.
1 Construction costs will soar from the original estimate. Crossrail/Elizabeth Line has proved that. Although not on the same scale obviously.
2 How p1ssed off must Buckingham be, with football clubs inability to pay their bills?