Watch out kids - there is a new Womble in town!
Haydon is AFC Wimbledon's new official mascot and has been wombling around Kings-meadow since making his debut in last week's game against Boreham Wood.
The name Haydon was chosen by author Elizabeth Beresford - who created the Wombles more than 30 years ago - after a fans competition during the summer.
He will make his bow at the Centre Court shopping centre in Wimbledon this Sunday at noon, when there will be an opportunity for kids to have their picture taken with Haydon and a chance for adults to rekindle childhood memories.
Haydon, who comes complete with supersize football kit andwas donated to the club by supporters' fanzine Womble Underground Press, will be joined by current members of the Dons team at Centre Court.
Dean Parsons, the man behind the Womble, said: "It's such a good feeling to be meeting the fans and see the smiles on kids' faces. It took us all of the close season to org-anise, but it's been worth the effort."
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