BROKEN dreams.. BROKEN promises ..now the Dons are just BROKE; WIMBLEDON FC GO INTO ADMINISTRATION

WIMBLEDON fans last night responded furiously to claims that their disloyalty had plunged the club into administration. 

The stricken south London club, due to relocate to Milton Keynes, announced yesterday they had called in the administrators, meaning many creditors will miss out on money they are owed. 

But the Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association, who are outraged at the proposed move, insisted they were not to blame for this latest setback. 

Administrator Nick Wood said decreased revenue caused by the fans staying away from Selhurst Park in their droves last season had led to financial disaster which saw them lose pounds 20,000 a day. 

But WISA spokesman Dave Boyle said: "The administrators seem to have blamed us for the situation, which is ridiculous. 

"The owners have done it. We didn't want things to reach a situation where a new club, AFC Wimbledon, had to be started up. But the reason it happened was because people wanted a club that was proud of its fans and didn't want to run away from them." 

Wood claimed the decision of many supporters to boycott matches last season and support AFC Wimbledon instead had forced the club to go down the administration route.

Wood said: "Wimbledon's problems have been well documented and, like so many clubs, the short-term cash flow has become critical. The ground-sharing with Crystal Palace has led to their fan base declining and revenue declining. They eventually ran out of cash." 

Wimbledon's administration comes at a time when the football authorities are under pressure to punish clubs unable to keep their finances in check. 

Wimbledon chairman Charles Koppel hopes the Milton Keynes move, which will not be affected by the administration, will allow the club to put many of their problems behind them. But the backlash is likely to continue, with several clubs unwilling to face Wimbledon in pre-season friendlies. 

Former Crazy Gang favourite John Fashanu yesterday warned: "This could be the final death of Wimbledon." 

Fashanu, now chairman at Welsh champions Barry Town, added: "I'm shocked, upset and in a state of disbelief. I feel for the supporters and the players who made the club great." 

Fashanu pleaded with the fans to support Koppel, claiming the move to Milton Keynes was the only route to salvation. 

He added: "I don't think this is Charles Koppel's fault and he should not be blamed. When you are fire-fighting day in, day out it is hard to keep everything under control. I think fans have misunderstood Koppel."