Did wimbledon go back to plough lane after?

Saw this interesting link regarding sam hammam and wimbledon on the other forum.

http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football-s ... logh-lane/

But first ive heard of them going back

Lived up the road for near on 20 years, still got the house as it happens although not for much longer hopefully.

This has been doing the rounds ever since Wimbledon left, the ground wasn't even in Wimbledon it was in Summerstown which stictly speaking is part of Tooting and there was no chance of the old ground being re-developed without a huge sum spent on it. I did a back of the fag packet estimate as to the estimated costs back in the late eighties/early nineties and then it was 100 million plus without taking into account transport improvements (possibly a new rail station or at least major improvements to an existing one). Major obstacle being the re-location of one of the major electrical sub-stations serving South West London.

The only site available on Plough Lane that could fit a stadium would be the greyhound stadium but I'm not sure if all the surrounding land is owned by the gryhound track owners. This was looked at a few times over the years but various reasons never came to anything largely due the costs invloved with redevelopment. It would difficult, not impossible, to "convert" the existing stadium but as its so old it would be more cost effective to demolish and rebuild. The other major issue is transport, nearest tube is Tooting Broadway, over a mile away as the crow flies longer by foot although Haydons Road rail station is around half a mile away but too small to accomodate large football crowds (was never a problem for Wimbledon though lol).

Can't see where else they could build one on Plough Lane unless they going to dig up the cemetery.

No they play on Kingstonian fc former ground. which they own and rent out to kingstonian.

Kingsmeadow (officially The Cherry Red Records Stadium for sponsorship purposes[2]) is an association football stadium in the Norbiton area of Kingston upon Thames, London, which is used for the home matches of both AFC Wimbledon and Kingstonian.
OwnershipThe freehold of the site is owned by Kingston Council. The leasehold, which safeguards the site for the borough's football team, was originally held by Kingstonian FC but is currently owned by AFC Wimbledon, having been purchased from the previous owners in March 2003. A condition of the lease is purportedly a renewable 25-year sub-lease to Kingstonian, who are also guaranteed the first pre-season friendly of AFC Wimbledon's first team squad as a home fixture for Kingstonian. The idea is the takings from that first fixture should cover Kingstonian's rent, which is reportedly fixed for the term of the sub-lease.

Current stands and capacityThe Kingsmeadow stadium comprises the following stands:

The Kingston Road End - A 900 capacity all seater stand. The rebuilding of the stand increased the stadium capacity to approximately 4,850.
The Paul Strank Stand - the all-seater main stand with 1,125 seats, which also includes the stadium's changing rooms, offices, three bars and other facilities. Paul Strank is a supporter and major benefactor of AFC Wimbledon.
The East Stand - (formerly "The John Smiths' Stand") is partially covered shallow terrace along the length of the pitch, opposite the main Paul Strank Stand. AFC Wimbledon are about to commence a feasibility study regarding the best way to upgrade this area of the ground, which must meet football league standards by May 2014. Due to AFC Wimbledon's desire to move to a stadium in Wimbledon in the medium to long term, the solution is most likely to be whatever is most cost effective.
The Tempest End (formerly "The Athletics End") - covered behind-the-goal deep terrace. Its original name came from the Kingston Athletics Centre which sits directly behind the stand; The Athletics End was covered during the 2005-06 season and renamed the "Tempest End" in recognition of the sponsorship from Tempest Sports, Wimbledon's kit manufacturer, who had partially paid for the development.
As at April 2009, the stadium had a capacity of 4,720. It originally held 6,299 spectators before modern safety requirements and ground improvements (such as re-profiling the Athletics End terrace and replacing the original terraced paddock in front of the main stand with seats) required the capacity to be reduced.

As of the 2009–10 season, minor improvement works[3] were being carried out to bring Kingsmeadow up to the standards required for Conference National, the top level of the Football Conference. These minor works have to be completed by April 2010 in order for Kingsmeadow to continue hosting Conference National football. These ongoing works may mean that the ground capacity has to be revisited.

The main stand was extended during the 2008–09 season, adding additional seats and also extending the roof to provide better protection from rain. It was also renamed the Paul Strank Stand at this time.

Is their future looking bright?

is the plough lane stadium still there, if it is is well hidden...can see it on my google maps at all! Its driving me mad.

http://www.premierfootballbooks.co.uk/plough_lane.html

oh thats why, not sure why you are talking about re developing or knocking down old stadium....hate to break it to ya, its been done.