When Dave Went Up
When Dave Went Up is the fairy-tale story of Wimbledon's famous 1988 FA Cup win over Liverpool, and how a small team overcame the giants of English football. More than just a recollection of the final itself, the book takes us through the tournament round by round, from the third round to the semi-final, and everything in between. We all know that Lawrie Sanchez got the winning goal, but did you know he was in the wrong place for the free kick? The story shows what great team spirit and sheer hard work can achieve. With tales from the key players in the side, the staff, the fans, plus some of the opposition, this is the definitive account of how Wimbledon FC won the FA Cup. Along the way you'll discover how the Dons fell in love with the competition, with background info on their run in the 1974/75 season, when Dickie Guy become a household name overnight after saving a penalty against Leeds United. If you don't know about the Dons' connection with the famous old cup, you certainly will after reading this fascinating book.
Gary Jordan is the author of two books and the co-author of AFC Wimbledon: On This Day. Previously he wrote about Wimbledon's return to Plough Lane after a 30-year absence in Show Me the Way to Plough Lane. He is an AFC Wimbledon season-ticket holder and has been an avid Dons fan since the mid-1980s. He is also editor of the club's matchday programme.