The Wimbledon Guardian has been a strong supporter of AFC Wimbledon since the club formed - from our Drop the Dons campaign to covering the club’s fortunes come rain or shine, week in week out, both in the paper and online.

We are proud of their success and as keen as anyone to see them back in this borough, where they belong.

But that support cannot make us blind and deaf us to the legitimate concerns of Merton residents about the Plough Lane stadium proposal.

It is our job, as the borough’s newspaper, as well as giving voice to fans and supporters, to provide a voice to those worried about the current proposals and to ask the club, the developers and any other interested parties searching questions on behalf of our readers.

And then, in addition to reporting the facts, to give all sides a voice within our articles on this important issue which will affect the lives of so many people.

This is what we have done so far and will continue to do, without fear or favour.

We have tried to address any concerns or misconceptions wherever possible, including the surprisingly successful Twitter rumour that we had not run a story about AFC Wimbledon’s new stadium plans on our front page.

All of our coverage over the past year is available below.

Sean Duggan

Editor

Dec 2 2013: Fans launch Bring the Dons Home campaign to bring AFC Wimbledon to Plough Lane

Jan 22 2014: Public hearing into future of the Wimbledon greyhound stadium gets underway

Jan 22 2014: 'Worst stadium in the world': Tensions high as campaigners debate future of Plough Lane Wimbledon Stadium

June 6 2014: All to play for in battle for Plough Lane between AFC Wimbledon and greyhound racing, inspector rules

June 10 2014: New AFC Wimbledon stadium plans to be unveiled at public exhibitions

June 27 2014: AFC Wimbledon plans for new Plough Lane stadium go on display to the public

Sep 30 2014: AFC Wimbledon bid 'weak' in face of greyhound proposals, report on Plough Lane finds

Surrey Comet:

Surrey Comet:

Oct 21 2014: Millionaire businessman reveals shock new greyhound plans for Wimbledon Stadium

Oct 22 2014: AFC Wimbledon supporters group speaks out after smaller scale greyhound bid unveiled

October 29 2014: Irish millionaire defends his new greyhound stadium proposals for Plough Lane

Oct 22 2014: Poll: Passionate reaction to new greyhound stadium plans in Plough Lane, Wimbledon - have your say

November 14 2014: AFC Wimbledon submits plans for new stadium at Plough Lane

Surrey Comet:

Surrey Comet:

Dec 11 2014: Game on! Details of AFC Wimbledon's stadium bid finally revealed

Dec 12 2014: AFC Wimbledon chief executive Erik Samuelson 'excited' about stadium bid

Dec 17 2014: Letter to the Editor: Consultation on football stadium plan is too short

Dec 18 2014: Bring the Dons Home campaign urge fans to pen support for new Plough Lane stadium

Dec 22 2014: What do you think of AFC Wimbledon's stadium plans? We took to the streets to find out

Jan 7: Council gives leeway on AFC Wimbledon consultation

Jan 12: A Womble's View: Bring the Dons home

Jan 14: AFC Wimbledon: With the deadline looming, the time is now to #BringtheDonsHome

Jan 14: Neighbours urged to attend AFC Wimbledon stadium plans meeting

Jan 16: Emotions run high at residents' association meeting on AFC Wimbledon stadium plans

Jan 16: AFC Wimbledon: Club legend puts his weight behind the #BringTheDonsHome campaign

Jan 19: AFC Wimbledon: Dons fan creates the ultimate football video to #BringTheDonsHome

Jan 20: AFC Wimbledon: Connolly eyes emotional home-coming and a last Dons hurrah

Jan 22: Environment Agency asks for more details on AFC Wimbledon stadium flood management plan

Jan 23: Environment Agency objects to AFC Wimbledon stadium plans due to lack of information on flooding concerns

Jan 28: AFC Wimbledon confident there are enough parking spaces around proposed Plough Lane stadium

Feb 2: Pigs might fly - Residents' association response to AFC Wimbledon parking report

Feb 3: Thousands of animal rights campaigners support AFC Wimbledon's return to Plough Lane

Feb 12: Hundreds pack into public meeting to discuss AFC Wimbledon stadium plans

Feb 16: AFC Wimbledon's Plough Lane bid: Boris Johnson highlights flaws but offers 'remedies'

Feb 24: Wandsworth Council lists objections to AFC Wimbledon's stadium bid and leader asks Boris Johnson to make decision not Merton Council

And the letters:

April 8 2014: Letter to the Editor: We residents do not want AFC Wimbledon back at Plough Lane

April 14 2014: Letter to the Editor: We residents DO want AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane

April 22 2014: Letter to the Editor: Wimbledon football fans are not animals

July 3 2014: Letter to the Editor: AFC stadium plans great news for club and community

Aug 1 2014: Letter to the Editor: Anger over AFC Wimbledon bias

Oct 9 2014: Letter: Appalled by Wimbledon Park Residents' Association's AFC Wimbledon report

Oct 22 2014: Letter to the Editor: New greyhound stadium plans are pathetic

Oct 28 2014: Letter to the Editor: Objections to AFC plans are about substance not class

Jan 5: Letter to the Editor: We need more time to comment on AFC Wimbledon’s stadium plans

Feb 3: Letter to the Editor: Critics of AFC Wimbledon stadium plan are so ill-informed

Feb 12: Letter to the Editor: AFC Wimbledon should consider other partners for stadium

Feb 19: Letter to the Editor: Safety fears over bullying and intimidation by AFC Wimbledon supporters

Feb 19: Letter to the Editor: Why not a smaller football stadium and a greyhound track?

Feb 25: Letter to the Editor: Proud to be one of the many well-behaved AFC Wimbledon football fans

Feb 26: Letter to the Editor: Take our AFC stadium concerns seriously