Niall Couper has decided to step down from the Dons Trust Board.
His decision follows on from incidents at yesterday’s game versus Sutton United.
He has decided to stay on until the AGM allowing a smooth transition.
Niall said: “I have taken the difficult decision to stand down early from the Board.
“Over my entire period on the Board I have had abuse directed at me on social media.
“Sadly that has intensified in recent weeks. And on Saturday in two separate incidents I was threatened physically and verbally – including once in front of my 11–year–old niece, who was really rattled by it. She had taken her best friend to the game for the first time.
“I am only thankful that my own eldest daughter, a long–standing season ticket holder, was not with me.
“I will let others who have worked with me over the last two years assess my record on the Board and judge me on the manifesto I was elected on.
“I hope those that truly care about AFC Wimbledon have the strength to step forward and build a better club.
“I tried, but in the end I felt chewed up and spat out. And ultimately I have to do what is best for my own mental health.”
I am absolutely appalled by such bullies and this behaviour. You have been excellent as a board member and to volunteer so much time and effort I know numerous things have moved ahead due to your work with the board and club. This is a bad day for the club and community.
Very sorry to hear this Niall. I for one thought you have done a good job.
Regards
John Manderson.
So sorry to hear this and fully understand your decision. Unfortunately some of our fans are an absolute disgrace.
Kind regards
Very sad to see you leave early. Some fans overstep the mark No excuses but football is a tough sport with high expectations and how many Managers have been forced to leave. I thought Robbo should have stayed on until the end of last season after his long service and it was fruitless to leave with only a few games left. The fans have had to suffer to many goalless poor team performances over the past 2 seasons and I think the Club has forgotten that we pay to be entertained. Forget the sad endless passing game with no goals and let’s bring back the Crazy Gang spirit and let’s enjoy football again X