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SWINDON TOWN: Target practice
6:00am Saturday 27th October 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Town boss Paolo Di Canio
PAOLO Di Canio has already identified the players he wants to bring in on loan should the transfer embargo be lifted from Swindon Town’s shoulders.
The Robins have been banned from registering new players for the best part of a month after breaching the League One wage cap, leaving Di Canio to grow ever more frustrated on the touchlines.
The Italian has already earmarked the clash with Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday as the fastest route for the club to exit embargo, with victory potentially teeing up another high-profile tie in the quarter-finals, from which the subsequent unbudgeted revenue could push Town’s expenditure back below the 65 per cent-of-turnover limit.
If all those variables fall in Swindon’s favour then Di Canio would be free to dip into the emergency loan market once again, and he has revealed that when he has that freedom restored he knows exactly who to go after.
He said: “We already work on it. First of all because there is a sense of responsibility to stay there, understand and have the targets ready even if it is not close because we can’t proceed.
“We are more than ready if we are sure we are going to open the embargo. We have the targets, yes.
“If we beat Aston Villa and have a good answer from the board already I prepare because I don’t want to be not ready.
“Otherwise we cancel the embargo and I say ‘let me think, let me check if there is someone’. No.
“We have the target, we already have the targets. This is why we work at the top level, we are professional. Obviously once we know yes or no we are going to say ‘come on’ straight away or ‘goodbye’.”
In the meantime, Di Canio appears to have already resolved that Swindon do not have a shot at promotion from League One this term, despite sitting in seventh place with almost a third of the season gone.
He said: “Even with Jeremy (Wray, former Town chairman) it was a three-year plan but there was more desire in some way. Why not now? What not if we didn’t see anything special in the others and we could keep position, if we don’t get injuries, until December and then commit in January?
“Now we have the embargo and five or six injuries. It’s a disappointment but we have to accept and see next week what’s going on.
“The programme, the plan has changed. It didn’t change in general because we have to maintain the league and try next year to challenge for promotion. It will be more easy probably because we have many situations that we will sort out at the end of the season.”
Comments(32)
smirg kcab
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6:31am Sat 27 Oct 12
we are going to batter stevenage today and everything will go in,
onwards and UPWARDS
gibbo1012
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7:23am Sat 27 Oct 12
Which would be a huge shame.
Come on we want back to back promotions
SAPFanSTFC
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8:11am Sat 27 Oct 12
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As per the discussions the other day I'm hoping that Stevenage are a bit confused over what they're going to get thrown at them today.
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Come on Town!!
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old town robin
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9:11am Sat 27 Oct 12
Never mind, I'm sure sooner or later some team will get a roasting.
Good to know he's got loanees lined up, but doesn't the emergency loan period end very soon, anyone know when? think it'll be January at the soonest before we see changes, so best make the most with what we've got..
SAPFanSTFC
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9:41am Sat 27 Oct 12
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We'll have 3 more on the injury list.
Davidsyrett
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10:08am Sat 27 Oct 12
Highworth red
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10:37am Sat 27 Oct 12
lacey198
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10:38am Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard
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10:47am Sat 27 Oct 12
If we do beat them then great, but what is there to say the board will release funds for loan players. They may decide to stand firm until January and sort out all the financial issues around Wrays and Fittons loans at the same time with any funds generated from the Villa win.
That might also generate a bit of a hurricane in the managers office.
sally2
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11:35am Sat 27 Oct 12
Davidsyrett wrote:Couldn't agree more.He buys a new team every week.Danny Wilson wanted to buy 2 p;ayers, Fitton wouldn't let him pity.
Getting tired of all this talk of the embargo, if PdC doesn't shut up he's on his way out. Concentrate of the team we have. No excuses. Losing patience with the man rapidly!
rednwhitedynamite
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11:45am Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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11:49am Sat 27 Oct 12
sally2 wrote:I wont to buy a big house and a new car BUT my budget wont let me...
Davidsyrett wrote: Getting tired of all this talk of the embargo, if PdC doesn't shut up he's on his way out. Concentrate of the team we have. No excuses. Losing patience with the man rapidly!Couldn't agree more.He buys a new team every week.Danny Wilson wanted to buy 2 p;ayers, Fitton wouldn't let him pity.
So i will just carry on working with what i got,until hopefully oneday it might change.
WE ALL LIVE IN A BUDGET ???
well most of use do lol
DarrenSTFCRomain
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12:13pm Sat 27 Oct 12
They have 1 first choice defender..
and 1 or 2 other players out as well
mallorca
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12:35pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Or are they hoping they may beat Villa why not??????
7th in table back in Div aint the end of the world Pdc live with it wake up and smell the coffee as you aint getting no more money just yet
so good luck today and Tuesday
Stilloyal
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12:41pm Sat 27 Oct 12
If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.
the wizard
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1:06pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Stilloyal wrote:I really hope we do beat Villa, but has the board actually said they will definitely give him money for loans, or will they sit on it to try and use it over the Wray/Fitton loans. I think Patey is here to be shrewd and effective with cash, but not mean, so some will be available in January should Black see fit.
What he's actually saying here is if we lose to Villa then no chance of the embargo being lifted anytime soon, therefore no new players.
If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.
jayden
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1:08pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Hi Wiz Villa are a poor side and very small it all depends on what swindon side turns up
It's a pretty big ask to see us given the way we are playing to beat Villa, especially if they come here with a very strong side. I hope we do, but given recent home game performances its a big call.
If we do beat them then great, but what is there to say the board will release funds for loan players. They may decide to stand firm until January and sort out all the financial issues around Wrays and Fittons loans at the same time with any funds generated from the Villa win.
That might also generate a bit of a hurricane in the managers office.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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1:15pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:We will win 2day and beat Villa...
Stilloyal wrote: What he's actually saying here is if we lose to Villa then no chance of the embargo being lifted anytime soon, therefore no new players. If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.I really hope we do beat Villa, but has the board actually said they will definitely give him money for loans, or will they sit on it to try and use it over the Wray/Fitton loans. I think Patey is here to be shrewd and effective with cash, but not mean, so some will be available in January should Black see fit.
Also has the new chairman told pdc that we will defenatly be out of the embargo come the january sales and if so what will have changed to get use out of it ?..
ANYONE can answer this apart from london red as the boy does my head in..
Davidsyrett
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1:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Seems as though equity can be used so the board can invest sums of money to get us out of the embargo, having said that from what I read the board will only invest come January if we have a realistic chance of promotion.
the wizard wrote:We will win 2day and beat Villa...
Stilloyal wrote: What he's actually saying here is if we lose to Villa then no chance of the embargo being lifted anytime soon, therefore no new players. If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.I really hope we do beat Villa, but has the board actually said they will definitely give him money for loans, or will they sit on it to try and use it over the Wray/Fitton loans. I think Patey is here to be shrewd and effective with cash, but not mean, so some will be available in January should Black see fit.
Also has the new chairman told pdc that we will defenatly be out of the embargo come the january sales and if so what will have changed to get use out of it ?..
ANYONE can answer this apart from london red as the boy does my head in..
DarrenSTFCRomain
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1:21pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden wrote:With the way the hole team have played since the defeat to oxford we have looked very average and scared
the wizard wrote: It's a pretty big ask to see us given the way we are playing to beat Villa, especially if they come here with a very strong side. I hope we do, but given recent home game performances its a big call. If we do beat them then great, but what is there to say the board will release funds for loan players. They may decide to stand firm until January and sort out all the financial issues around Wrays and Fittons loans at the same time with any funds generated from the Villa win. That might also generate a bit of a hurricane in the managers office.Hi Wiz Villa are a poor side and very small it all depends on what swindon side turns up
(not every game but something is missing)
Wilesy
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1:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Swindon1984
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1:29pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Yeah to be fair calling Villa poor compared to us does them a disservice. They knocked out Man City in the last round and they have good support, we've done well for ourselves but we're not world beaters. Reality check needed by some.
jayden wrote:With the way the hole team have played since the defeat to oxford we have looked very average and scared
the wizard wrote: It's a pretty big ask to see us given the way we are playing to beat Villa, especially if they come here with a very strong side. I hope we do, but given recent home game performances its a big call. If we do beat them then great, but what is there to say the board will release funds for loan players. They may decide to stand firm until January and sort out all the financial issues around Wrays and Fittons loans at the same time with any funds generated from the Villa win. That might also generate a bit of a hurricane in the managers office.Hi Wiz Villa are a poor side and very small it all depends on what swindon side turns up
(not every game but something is missing)
DarrenSTFCRomain
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1:31pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Davidsyrett wrote:BUT Paolo said that we have no chance of going up..So why would they put the money up for a manager that thinks are league is over
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Seems as though equity can be used so the board can invest sums of money to get us out of the embargo, having said that from what I read the board will only invest come January if we have a realistic chance of promotion.the wizard wrote:We will win 2day and beat Villa... Also has the new chairman told pdc that we will defenatly be out of the embargo come the january sales and if so what will have changed to get use out of it ?.. ANYONE can answer this apart from london red as the boy does my head in..Stilloyal wrote: What he's actually saying here is if we lose to Villa then no chance of the embargo being lifted anytime soon, therefore no new players. If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.I really hope we do beat Villa, but has the board actually said they will definitely give him money for loans, or will they sit on it to try and use it over the Wray/Fitton loans. I think Patey is here to be shrewd and effective with cash, but not mean, so some will be available in January should Black see fit.
Oxon-Red
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1:57pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Stilloyal wrote:Loyal,
What he's actually saying here is if we lose to Villa then no chance of the embargo being lifted anytime soon, therefore no new players. If we beat Villa the picture and plan changes so watch out for a more positive statement WHEN we beat the midlanders.
Think you have it right but if we beat Villa it could depend on the draw in the next round.
Beat Villa and draw Wigan or Bradford may not produce the funds required.
On the other hand, beat Villa and draw Man Utd, Chelsea, or Liverpool away it is a different story.
Talk of consolidation IMO is Paolo's way of reducing our expectations and possibly removing the pressure from the team. Perhaps we will see a more relaxed Town side after Tuesday !
COYMR
jayden
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2:47pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Swindon1984 wrote:Whats the amount of supporters got to do with a loaf of bread they are a poor team in their league and have been for a few seasons,no we are not world beaters and as i say it depends on what swindon side turns up.IF and thats a big if,the onethat beat stoke turns up we have a chance.
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Yeah to be fair calling Villa poor compared to us does them a disservice. They knocked out Man City in the last round and they have good support, we've done well for ourselves but we're not world beaters. Reality check needed by some.
jayden wrote:With the way the hole team have played since the defeat to oxford we have looked very average and scared
the wizard wrote: It's a pretty big ask to see us given the way we are playing to beat Villa, especially if they come here with a very strong side. I hope we do, but given recent home game performances its a big call. If we do beat them then great, but what is there to say the board will release funds for loan players. They may decide to stand firm until January and sort out all the financial issues around Wrays and Fittons loans at the same time with any funds generated from the Villa win. That might also generate a bit of a hurricane in the managers office.Hi Wiz Villa are a poor side and very small it all depends on what swindon side turns up
(not every game but something is missing)
swwindon61uk
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3:56pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Maybe it is mind games but to me PDC's latest comments could very nearly shatter any confidence of "squad" players.
Stilloyal
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6:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12
We stand no chance , but wait a minute we've won FOUR NIL , missed a penalty and could have had TEN. Yeah he's lost it alright. See you Tuesday !
DarrenSTFCRomain
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7:52pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Stilloyal wrote:NOT ME MATE...
Well looks like some of you were right, Paolo has lost the plot and put out a team with no chance of winning. Add to that Archie was taken ill minutes before kick off and Ferry had to be dragged out of the stand to go onto the bench. We stand no chance , but wait a minute we've won FOUR NIL , missed a penalty and could have had TEN. Yeah he's lost it alright. See you Tuesday !
I said that is was a good team out 2day with loads of atacking option..
But then again what do i know about football..lol
Hows things mate
Stilloyal
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11:25am Sun 28 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:HI Daz , yea I know it wasn't you buddy, fcuking great result though and so looking forward to Tuesday.
Stilloyal wrote: Well looks like some of you were right, Paolo has lost the plot and put out a team with no chance of winning. Add to that Archie was taken ill minutes before kick off and Ferry had to be dragged out of the stand to go onto the bench. We stand no chance , but wait a minute we've won FOUR NIL , missed a penalty and could have had TEN. Yeah he's lost it alright. See you Tuesday !NOT ME MATE... I said that is was a good team out 2day with loads of atacking option.. But then again what do i know about football..lol Hows things mate
I'm good mate just got back from an army reunion we had in Malta, soooo tired, 7 days of 18 hour benders and very little sleep not good for an OAP HAHAHA. hOPE YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE WELL.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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12:19pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Stilloyal wrote:Fairplay to ya mate..
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:HI Daz , yea I know it wasn't you buddy, fcuking great result though and so looking forward to Tuesday. I'm good mate just got back from an army reunion we had in Malta, soooo tired, 7 days of 18 hour benders and very little sleep not good for an OAP HAHAHA. hOPE YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE WELL.Stilloyal wrote: Well looks like some of you were right, Paolo has lost the plot and put out a team with no chance of winning. Add to that Archie was taken ill minutes before kick off and Ferry had to be dragged out of the stand to go onto the bench. We stand no chance , but wait a minute we've won FOUR NIL , missed a penalty and could have had TEN. Yeah he's lost it alright. See you Tuesday !NOT ME MATE... I said that is was a good team out 2day with loads of atacking option.. But then again what do i know about football..lol Hows things mate
Ha ha..Was it like dads army..
Stilloyal
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6:09pm Sun 28 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Very much so mate, lots of war stories flying around. They don't like it up em ya know.
Stilloyal wrote:Fairplay to ya mate.. Ha ha..Was it like dads army..DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:HI Daz , yea I know it wasn't you buddy, fcuking great result though and so looking forward to Tuesday. I'm good mate just got back from an army reunion we had in Malta, soooo tired, 7 days of 18 hour benders and very little sleep not good for an OAP HAHAHA. hOPE YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE WELL.Stilloyal wrote: Well looks like some of you were right, Paolo has lost the plot and put out a team with no chance of winning. Add to that Archie was taken ill minutes before kick off and Ferry had to be dragged out of the stand to go onto the bench. We stand no chance , but wait a minute we've won FOUR NIL , missed a penalty and could have had TEN. Yeah he's lost it alright. See you Tuesday !NOT ME MATE... I said that is was a good team out 2day with loads of atacking option.. But then again what do i know about football..lol Hows things mate
Swindon1984 says...
6:29am Sat 27 Oct 12
Strange attitude and bizarre comments but that's the PDC we know and love ;-)