AFC Wimbledon to stick by Neal Ardley despite losing run

Neal Ardley will be given time to turn things around at AFC Wimbledon.

Wimbledon are just outside the League One relegation zone after three straight defeats and Ardley admitted he is under growing pressure after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth.

But it is understood Wimbledon will stick with Ardley and back their long-serving manager to drag the Dons up the table.

Last week marked six years since Ardley was appointed at Wimbledon and the 46-year-old, who made over 300 appearances for the original Wimbledon as a player, has done an excellent job during his time at the club.

Ardley, though, knows results must improve. He said: “I know people are not happy and I am not happy. I have got to change things quickly or changes will probably end up getting made.

“The first half against Portsmouth was totally unacceptable for our fans. That was not a Wimbledon team, it was not a Wimbledon performance. I am a Wimbledon boy, I know what these fans want and we did not deliver it in the first half. We have got to change things and that will be happening from Monday onwards.”