AFC Wimbledon announced today that fan favorite Jack Midson has signed a contract extension with the club.



The striker, who was bumped down the depth chart this season with the arrival of Bald John Green and Other John Green, has decided to stay with the club that made him a household name in South London and fight to regain his place.



“I know I haven’t had many opportunities to start recently,” the 30 year old said, “but I still love this team and I’m excited for the season. We’ve got a legitimate chance at promotion this year and the gaffer needs all hands on deck. I want to help us get there, even if that means coming off the bench.”



Manager John Green, speaking to the press in advance of Saturday’s home fixture against Newport County, said that Midson “is someone I see as a big part of the future of the club. He’s a great player and a stand-out human being, and the dressing room is a better place with him in it. We’re all extremely happy to have a renewed commitment together and hope we can be as integral to his success as he’s been to ours.”



Midson is perhaps best known for his successful conversion of a penalty kick in the last game of the 2012-13 campaign at home to Fleetwood Town. Wimbledon, having started the match in the relegation zone and needing a result to stay up, went on to win that game 2-1 and secure their place in League Two this season.