AFC Wimbledon have vowed to save the cash from their FA Cup adventure to ensure the credit crunch does not stop them reaching the Football League.

The Dons put in a brave performance last night but could not come to terms with the strength and power of League Two Wycombe as Matt Harrold struck a clinical hat-trick in a 4-1 win.

The Conference South club landed £100,000 on their way to the first round, and boss Terry Brown said: "With this money we have made we are looking at next year's budget and to improve the ground to get it up to League standards.

"This is a fantastic club that will go back into the Football League. It is just a matter of time. We've already made fantastic progress, and there hasn't been a sugar daddy buying the thing and pumping money in. It's down to the fans, our support is magnificent."