“Over the moon” – Joe Pigott on being the first player to score at AFC Wimbledon’s new Plough Lane
BY DANIEL MARSH
Joe Pigott was “over the moon” after netting twice in Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw with Doncaster – as he became the first Wimbledon player to score at their new Plough Lane stadium.
The former Charlton striker, 26, collected a brace only for an injury-time effort from James Coppinger to deflect past Connal Trueman.
“It was a great moment for me,” said Pigott, who took his goal tally for the season to six. “Obviously I love being the first person to score [at the new stadium] – but I wasn’t desperate for it. When you’re that desperate these things don’t tend to happen.
“Obviously it would be totally different if there were 9,000 or 10,000 fans here. There would have been some great scenes. We’re patiently waiting for them to come back.
“All the lads know how much it means to all the fans. It’s crazy to think that every fan has played their part in building this stadium in one way or another. It makes it even more special.
“It wasn’t our best performance. They probably deserved a draw. To score that late on and then concede a deflected goal that went in slow-motion over Connal’s head, it’s gutting. But we’re four unbeaten now and we’ll keep it moving.”
PICTURES: SEAN GOSLING
Everyone at the South London Press thanks you for your continued support.
Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has encouraged everyone in the country who can afford to do so to buy a newspaper, and told the Downing Street press briefing:
“A FREE COUNTRY NEEDS A FREE PRESS, AND THE NEWSPAPERS OF OUR COUNTRY ARE UNDER SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL PRESSURE”
If you can afford to do so, we would be so grateful if you can make a donation which will allow us to continue to bring stories to you, both in print and online. Or please make cheques payable to “MSI Media Limited” and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ
