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AFC Wimbledon Former Senior Squad
Name: Mark De Bolla Date left club: 12/05/08
Profile: London-born attacking midfielder who began his career as a 16-year-old trainee striker with Aston Villa where he spent two years. Snapped up by Charlton Athletic for a nominal fee in January 2001, De Bolla impressed in the Addicks' U19 side but failed to make the breakthrough.
Joined Chesterfield, initially on loan, in September 2003, scoring five goals in 45 games. Enjoyed two seasons at Saltergate before falling down the pecking order, and in November 2005 he moved to Notts County on loan, and then permanently (on a non-contract basis).
In March 2006, after leaving Notts County, he signed a short-term contract at Grays, playing a handful of games, before a successful summer trial at Gravesend (now Ebbsfleet) in July 2006. Started at Stonebridge Road literally with a bang - a 30-yard screamer on his debut against Terry Brown's Aldershot - and weighed in with some spectacular goals and inspirational performances for the Kent side.
Joined the Dons in October 2007 and although released this summer, he has already guaranteed himself a place in AFC Wimbledon folklore by netting a dramatic late winner against Staines in the 2008 Playoff final. Updated [08 May 2008]
