Boss Bowen is staying positive

AFC Wimbledon 3

Acc Stanley 4

MARK BOWEN insists AFC Wimbledon have a bright future despite being relegated following the home defeat against Accrington.

Stanley led 3-0 at the break through Jay RichBaghuelou, Colby Bishop and Michael Nottingham.

Ayoub Assal’s strike and a Jack Rudoni double had Wimbledon dreaming, but John O’Sullivan hit a fourth for Accrington.

The loss consigned the Dons to a first relegation since their reformation in 2002, but boss Bowen said: “The future of this club is positive.

“Unfortunately it will have to take a step back to come on stronger again – maybe there are one or two things in the culture of the club that’s got to change.”

When asked whether he would continue as manager next season, Bowen (below) added: “I don’t know. We’ll see what happens.” Accrington boss John Coleman said: “That second 45 minutes encapsulated our season.”