THE HISTORY OF WIMBLEDON FOOTBALL CLUB
Full Name:
Walter John Downes
Date of Birth:
09 June 1961
Place of Birth:
Hammersmith, London
Wally Downes
(1976/77 - 1987/88)
Wimbledon’s first Football League apprentice, who scored on his debut against Barnsley in 1979 aged 17. Hugely popular utility player who spent 12 years at Plough Lane before 4 broken legs curtailed his playing career. Went on to manage Brentford and coach at Millwall, Crystal Palace, Reading, Bury, West Ham and Fulham. His son Wally jr has appeared for AFC Wimbledon's reserves.
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1976/77: Reserves
1977/78: Reserves
1978/79: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1979/80: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1980/81: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1981/82: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1982/83: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1983/84: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1984/85: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1985/86: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1986/87: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
1987/88: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0
- Total: Appearances: 0 - Substitute: 0 - Goals: 0