AFC Wimbledon Star Engages Rival Fans in Playful Warm-up Antics
Harry Pell, the midfielder for AFC Wimbledon, has gained praise from fans for his playful antics before the clash against MK Dons. During the warm-ups on Saturday, Pell was spotted winding up the travelling MK Dons supporters, showcasing what fans have described as “top class s***housery”. Although Pell did not get a chance to play in the match, Wimbledon secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over their bitter rivals with a late goal from Ronan Curtis in the 94th minute.
Before the match even began, Pell was seen kicking balls towards the away fans at Plough Lane, which has since gone viral on social media. Supporters have been highly amused by his actions, with one fan describing it as “top class s***housery” and another calling it “brilliant”. A third supporter expressed their admiration for Pell’s behavior, stating that they had “so much time for this”.
However, not everyone found Pell’s antics amusing. An MK Dons supporter group has announced their intention to file a complaint against Pell. In a statement shared on social media, Franchise Dons revealed their plan to make a formal complaint regarding the incident. They expressed their dissatisfaction with Pell kicking multiple balls into the MK Dons away fans while his teammates were peacefully warming up.
This is Pell’s second spell with Wimbledon, as he rejoined the club from Accrington during the summer transfer window. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has scored twice this season, had previously spent two years with Wimbledon between 2013 and 2015. With their recent derby win, Wimbledon is now just four points away from the League Two play-offs, currently sitting in 10th place. On the other hand, MK Dons remain in the top seven in fifth place and are five points behind the automatic promotion spots.
Pell’s playful engagement with the rival fans during warm-ups highlights the intense atmosphere surrounding derby matches. While some fans found it entertaining, others were not pleased with his actions. Regardless, this incident has sparked discussions among football enthusiasts and showcases the passion and rivalry that exists within the sport.