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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AFC W'don | 2 - 1 | Fleetwood |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pim Balkestein |
| Age | 26 |
| Club | AFC Wimbledon |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 5 |
| Born | Gouda, Netherlands |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | AFC Wimbledon | 17 Jul 2012 | Free Transfer |
| Brentford | AFC Wimbledon | 9 Mar 2012 | Loan : Expired |
| Brentford | Rochdale | 19 Aug 2011 | Loan : Expired |
| Unassigned Players | Brentford | 6 Aug 2010 | Free Transfer |
| Ipswich Town | Unassigned Players | 30 Jul 2010 | Released |
| Ipswich Town | Brentford | 25 Mar 2010 | Loan : Expired |
| Ipswich Town | Brentford | 21 Dec 2009 | Loan : Expired |
| Ipswich Town | Brentford | 20 Nov 2009 | Loan : Expired |
| Heerenveen | Ipswich Town | 22 Jul 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower League 2 | AFC Wimbledon | 22 (2) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | AFC Wimbledon | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital One Cup | AFC Wimbledon | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnstone's Paint Trophy | AFC Wimbledon | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
26th March 2012
AFC Wimbledon are sweating on an injury to defender Pim Balkestein.
17th November 2011
Rochdale defender Pim Balkestein is expected to be out for around a month after undergoing surgery on a groin injury.
19th August 2011
Rochdale have raided League One rivals Brentford to bring in Dutch defender Pim Balkestein on loan until January.
13th September 2010
Brentford's Pim Balkestein revealed he and his team-mates were "angry" about the goalless draw with Bristol Rovers.
6th August 2010
Andy Scott has expressed his delight at bringing Pim Balkestein back to Brentford on a three-year deal.
5th August 2010
Skysports.com understands Brentford are close to sealing a deal for former loanee Pim Balkestein.