Mark Robinson appointed AFC Wimbledon head coach on permanent basis – South London News

AFC Wimbledon have appointed Mark Robinson as their new head coach.

He was appointed interim boss after Glyn Hodges parted firm with the League One outfit on the finish of January.

Robinson received his first League One match in cost – 3-2 at Wigan – a consequence which lifted the South Londoners out of the relegation zone.

Dons chief government Joe Palmer mentioned: “It’s honest to say that, in his brief time as interim supervisor, Mark has made a massively optimistic impression on the gamers and employees. This impression, coupled together with his dedication and talent to result in cultural change, gave Mark the sting over the opposite candidates and we’re delighted to provide him this opportunity to point out us the place he can take us.”

Robinson added: “Everybody is aware of how I really feel about AFC Wimbledon and I’m completely thrilled to be given this chance on the membership that’s the best story in soccer; a membership with an excellent heritage and one of the best supporters within the nation.

“There may be undoubtedly a whole lot of onerous work to be finished however once you have a look at the standard within the squad and the academy, alongside the nice individuals we have now in place in and across the membership, if we are able to all pull collectively it makes me genuinely enthusiastic about what we are able to obtain.”

Dons Belief co-chairman Xavier Wiggins mentioned: “The method of recruiting our new supervisor was very thorough. We drew up a shortlist of potential candidates earlier than inviting a number of to interview. The interview panel itself was made up of representatives from the FCB, inside and exterior soccer specialists and me – I used to be there to signify our members.

“It’s enormous credit score to Mark that he was chosen from a powerful shortlist of candidates, all of whom the interview panel would have each confidence in.”

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