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MATCHDAY LIVE: Stevenage v Swindon Town
11:15am Saturday 27th October 2012 in Sport
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- REPORTING BY SAM MORSHEAD & ANDY WARREN
- FULL-TIME: Stevenage 0 Swindon Town 4 (De Vita 17, Ritchie 31, Storey 38, Rooney 61)
- Miller misses a penalty for Town
6:03pm
That's it from us today, as we join the M25 on the way back to Wiltshire.
We'll be back for a special, extended edition of Matchday Live on Tuesday, with all the best coverage of the Capital One Cup fourth round clash against Aston Villa.
Join us from 6pm for that, but until then favour an exceptional performance on the road by the Robins, who inflicted Stevenage's heaviest ever Football League defeat.
Enjoy your weekends.
5:59pm
Absolute hammering!
— @RaffaDeVita23 27 October 2012
5:59pm
Great win 2day away from home we all worked hard & could have scored more. On a personal note was great 2 play 90 mins! #STFC #4-0
— @JohnJBostock 27 October 2012
5:58pm
YOUR SAY
5:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden says
Well done the 926 st away fans
And they were sensational this afternoon.
5:56pm
Paolo Di Canio reacts to his side's 4-0 win at Stevenage...
"If I had to choose I would prefer to win against Aston Villa than Stevenage but we are going for the win.
"You saw what happened to today, John Bostock got an injury and this is what can happen. The performance was good, I'm happy for the three points, but I'm not totally happy - I'm more angry that ever.
PAOLO DI CANIO
"I don't want to say why, you can imagine. Stevenage was second and it's not an accident because we were better but unfortunately made damage to my team already and that cannot be cancelled.
"They did an amazing job today like they can many times during the season if they put their brain to it."
5:55pm
Great result was only a matter of time before someone took a battering! Fans were great as well, perfect rolling into Tuesday night!
— @wes_foderingham 27 October 2012
5:31pm
Tommy Miller was a late call-up to the team after Troy Archibald-Henville pulled out through illness, and although he missed a penalty, the midfielder was pleased with his side's afternoon's work.
"We had a few chances early doors and got the first goal, and it all fell into place," he said.
"In the first half we were three goals up and missed a penalty, but it was a great performance.
"If we can get some consistency there we can push our way up the league, and that is what we want to do.
"It was an enjoyable game to play in, and if we can do that week in week out we will be okay.
"I struck my penalty well and I kept it down this time, but the keeper is a big lad and he got there. I think I will give one of the younger lads a go next time."
TOMMY MILLER
5:16pm
Attacking flair? Tick; Defensive strength? Tick; Confidence? Tick; Dominance? Tick. Absolutely excellent. A pleasure to watch. #stfcadver
— @SamMorshead_SA 27 October 2012
5:16pm
Home manager Gary Smith has just spoken to the media, and believes Swindon are the 'brightest' team his side have played this season.
GARY SMITH
"It was pretty emphatic and they started brighter and sharper than we did which is pretty surprising.
"We have been on a good run and the expectation was to get something out of today, so to lose like that is hard.
"We don't want too many days like today, and we don't concede too many goals, so it is pretty out of keeping.
"To be perfectly honest it could have been a lot worse.
"They were certainly the brightest and carved out the most opportunities against us, and we were well below par.
"The gulf was a big one today, and it has given us plenty to work on."
4:55pm
4:52pm
FULL-TIME: Stevenage 0 Swindon Town 4
4:51pm
And that is it, what a day for Swindon!
4:50pm
NON-LEAGUE FULL-TIME: Chippenham 1 Sholing 2
4:49pm
NON-LEAGUE UPDATE: Swindon Supermarine 2 Tiverton 1
4:48pm
Four minutes added on now
4:47pm
Bostock goes down holding his groin, he should just come off.
4:45pm
Bostock looks like he has picked up a bit of a knock, but he is still soldiering on
4:44pm
84 minutes: Roberts is chopped down by N’Gala, who is booked, and Bostock curls the free-kick just wide.
4:42pm
82 minutes: Town earn a corner after McCormack’s cross is turned behind, but Miller’s kick is too high former Flint, who jumped too early.
4:38pm
4,518 here this afternoon. 926 Town fans.
4:37pm
77minutes: Rooney sends in a deep cross which David Gray sends behind, and Ward flicks on the corner but Flint can’t quite get a touch.
4:37pm
It is Benson who is replaced
4:34pm
Simon Ferry about to come on, probably for Miller.
4:32pm
While the whole side have played well today, John Bostock has really stood out. He has done all the simple things perfectly without being flashy, and has run the midfield all afternoon.
4:27pm
Lost the internet here for a few minutes, but back online now. Not missed anything significant.
4:22pm
61 minutes: GOAL 4-0 TOWN (Rooney) Benson uses his body well to win back possession for Bostock, and instead of shooting the midfielder slips a sublime pass to Rooney, who uses his first touch since coming on to control, then finishes well with his second.
4:19pm
58 minutes: Storey picks the ball up on half-way and charges all the way into the box, but fires his effort into the side netting. And that is the last action of Storey's afternoon, as he is replaced by Adam Rooney.
4:16pm
56 minutes: Town work the ball back into the danger zone from a short corner, and Storey rises highest to meet Miller’s chipped cross, and forces a superb one-handed save from Arnold. From the corner which follows, Gary Roberts drills wide.
4:13pm
SUBSTITUTION
Matt Ritchie is replaced by Gary Roberts
4:11pm
52 minutes: A great cross-field ball from Ritchie finds De Vita, and the Italian’s cross is deflected over after he cut inside. The corner comes to nothing.
4:08pm
The home side have come out strong at the start of this second half, as you would expect
4:07pm
4:00pm Sat 27 Oct 12
ChrisWantageRed says
Bye bye all you PdC bashers...fantastic mind games from Paolo, has clearly taken the pressure off the boys...and THAT my friends is what we can do EVEN with 5 injuries and a transfer embargo! Well done Miles too! More of the same second half! COYR!!!
4:07pm
NON-LEAGUE UPDATE: Shrivenham 1 Binfield 2
4:03pm
The sun has made an appearance as we get underway again
4:02pm
We have one change for the home side, with on-loan Town midfielder Oliver Risser replaced by Lucas Akins.
4:01pm
The two teams are back with us, with no changes
3:57pm
NON-LEAGUE HALF-TIMES
Southern Premier - Chippenham 0 Sholing 1
Southern League Division One South and West - Supermarine 1 Tiverton 1
Hellenic Premier - Shrivenham 1 Binfield 1
Hellenic Division One - Carterton 0 Wootton Bassett 1
3:54pm
LEAGUE ONE HALF-TIMES
Brentford 1 Hartlepool 1; Bury 1 Walsall 1; Carlisle 1 Bournemouth 2; Crawley 0 Oldham 0; Crewe 0 Yeovil 1; Leyton Orient 0 Coventry 1; Notts County 0 Doncaster 0; Scunthorpe 0 MK Dons 2; Shrewsbury 0 Colchester 1; Stevenage 0 Swindon 3; Tranmere 0 Preston 0.
3:50pm
TOWN GOALSCORERS: Raffa De Vita, Matt Ritchie and Miles Storey
3:49pm
And that's half-time, and what a half it has been for Town!
3:46pm
Three minutes of added time here, as one home fan shouts 'any chance you could take Risser back on the way home?'
3:45pm
43 minutes: Foderingham is called into action for the first time, as he pushes Morais’shot away with firm wrists.
3:42pm
38 minutes: GOAL 3-0 TOWN (Storey) Ritchie puts in another cross which is over Benson, but Miles Storey hangs in the air for what seems like an age to head home. Great goal, and fully deserved.
3:38pm
3:36pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TenerifeRed says
****, Miller misses another penalty!
Time for someone else to step up
3:37pm
34 minutes: McCormack charges into the area and is brought down, but Miller's penalty is saved by Arnold.
3:34pm
31 minutes: GOAL 2-0 TOWN: Arnold stretches to punch clear as Benson challenges him for the ball, but his clearance only goes as far as Ritchie, who drills it back into the net. Looked like it might have gone through the keeper's legs.
3:30pm
27minutes: Devera whips in a cross which Benson can’t quite reach, and from the corner which follows, McCormack unleashes a thunderbolt which is blocked.
3:28pm
25 minutes: Storey spreads the play to De Vita who battles to win possession, and then pulls the ball back for Devera to cross. The defenders effort goes deep where Ritchie is eased of the ball. Quiet appeals for a penalty, but nothing doing.
3:27pm
3:22pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red says
RDV has to go up top from now on!
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Him and JC/PB when Roberts comes back in on the left
It really was a great finish
3:23pm
The goal is no more than Town deserve, they have had much the better of the opening exchanges, and could, and maybe should, be more than a goal up.
3:20pm
17 minutes: GOAL 1-0 TOWN (De Vita): Storey puts in a deep cross which Matt Ritchie heads powerfully back across goal. Raffa De Vita takes a touch, turns, and fires a volley back across the keeper. Great goal!
3:18pm
15 minutes: Greg Tansey has the visitors’ first real effort on goal, but his effort takes a huge deflection and loops into the hands of Wes Foderingham.
3:15pm
12 minutes: The home side take a quick free-kick, but Aden Flint gets across well to rob Filipe Morais.
3:12pm
He should have scored - but other than that Miles Storey has started really well here. A couple of nice touches and looking to get things going.
3:10pm
Seven minutes: Big shout for a penalty as Benson goes down under Arnold’s challenge, but a corner is given. Di Canio is livid on the touchline.
3:09pm
Six minutes: Massive chance for Miles Storey to find the net there, but he can only turn and bobble a shot straight at the keeper.
3:07pm
Four minutes: Ritchie sends in a teasing cross, and Benson can only divert the ball into the arms of Steve Arnold.
3:06pm
Three minutes: A neat passing move involving De Vita, Storey and Miller sets McCormack free down the right, and the make-shift full-back wins a corner, which is cleared.
3:03pm
After all the confusion before the game Town are playing a straight-forward 4-4-2 now. McCormack, Flint, Ward Devera at the back. Ritchie, Bostock, Miller and De Vita in midfield, with Storey and Benson up top.
3:00pm
And we are underway!
3:00pm
Big chance for the likes of Bostock and Storey to impress this afternoon, seconds away now.
2:58pm
Town in their Boca Junior blue away strip this afternoon, the home side in white shirts with red trim, red shorts and red socks
2:57pm
Here come the teams!
2:55pm
Simon Ferry is now undergoing a warm-up on his own after stepping onto the bench, and got a massive cheer from the travelling Town fans.
SIMON FERRY
2:53pm
2:49pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Robinonfire says
Hope Storey takes his chance today and hits the net.
Maybe a new Charlie Austin
Big boots to fill, but he is looking sharp!
2:52pm
2:51pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain says
This looks a very strong team with plenty of options to change formation..
4.4.2 then change 4.3.2.1 or 5.3 2 or 4.3.3 loads of options..
Good team choice Paolo with plenty of atacking options..
2:52pm
With less than 10 minutes remaining until kick-off, here's a quick reminder of how we are allowed to cover Swindon Town games on the Advertiser website.
Due to restrictions imposed on journalists by Dataco, we are unable to give up-to-the-second commentary of events at the County Ground.
Updates are subject to a three-minute delay under the terms of these restrictions.
If you want full text commentary of the game, log onto Twitter and follow Adver chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA).
Updates will appear on Matchday Live but will be on a three-minute delay.
2:50pm
BREAKING TEAM NEWS: Tommy Miller into the Town side replacing the ill Troy Archibald-Henville. Simon Ferry comes onto the bench.
IN: Tommy Miller OUT: Troy Archibald-Henville
2:47pm
GET INVOLVED
l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.
l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.
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2:46pm
The latest thinking at the Adver is a back four of McCormack, Flint, Ward, Devera, with Troy Archibald-Henville in the middle of the midfield.
2:44pm
I'm going 3 CB's (ward, flint, troy) Dev & Macca as attacking fullbacks. Rafa and Ritchie tucked in. Bostock just behind front 2 #stfcadver
— @stfcrule 27 October 2012
2:43pm
Lots of kids here today with scary faces due to the club's Halloween costume competition. Some good entries, the zobie footballer is my favourite so far.
Some scary looking adults as well....
2:41pm
Mental team selection from Di Canio #standard #hedoeswhathewants #stfcadver
— @garrytrinder 27 October 2012
Don't think @Official_STFC will win today but lets hope i'm wrong. Up the town. @BBCWiltshire #STFC #stfcadver
— @Rabcnesbit1982 27 October 2012
PdC really isn't fussed about winning today then... several strange omissions, no idea of the formation, key players benched #stfcadver
— @Mullseye 27 October 2012
2:39pm
Hearing there's a bit of snow in the air down the road in Wycombe. It's pretty nippy here in Hertfordshire but lovely blue skies up above.
Pitch looks like it may churn up a bit during the game, however.
2:39pm
2:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Lazaat says
Is he going to play a 3-4-2-1 formation with Macca pushing forward to midfield, Bostock and DV playing behind Benson as the main striker?
2:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Lazaat says
No I'm wrong, I forgot about Storey! Haven't a clue what formation is then...I don't like it!
2:37pm
FAMILIAR FACE - OLIVER RISSER
There is a familiar face in the Stevenage line-up this afternoon, with on-loan Town midfielder Oliver Risser allowed to play against his parent club. The Namibian was part of the Swindon side which stormed to the League Two title last season, and scored some important goals along the way. Manager Paolo Di Canio deemed him surplus to requirements in the summer, and he has gone on to make three league starts since his move.
2:32pm
THE MANAGER - GARY SMITH
The former midfielder started his career as a trainee at Arsenal, before eventually moving on to Fulham where he made his professional debut in 1985.
His time at Craven Cottage was short lived, and after spells at Colchester and Enfield he found a home at Wycombe. 66 appearances made his time in Buckinghamshire the most successful of his career, but his time at Adams Park was hampered by injuries before the end. He had one more foray into the Football League with Barnet, before retiring due to injury at 27 while with Aylesbury.
The early retirement led to him beginning his coaching career at Wimbledon, and he enjoyed spells coaching the youth team at former club Wycombe and then at Watford before moving to Colorado to help establish Arsenal’s academy.
His success caught the attention of Arsenal and Colorado Rapids owner Stan Kroenke, who made him assistant manager as he began working closer with the first team. When manager Fernando Clavijo resigned he assumed the head coach role, and in 2010 he won the MLS Cup.
But he endured a difficult 2011 and was released from his contract. He was appointed Stevenage manager in January this year, and has made a superb start to lead his side to second in League One.
2:30pm
YOUR SAY
Tactics today: defend defend defend, out wide (no centre midfielders) cross it in, score. Simple..! #stfcadver #STFC
— @andyford_fordy 27 October 2012
@SamMorshead_SA archi henville is being sick during warm up mate. He must be so confused his head is spinning #stfcadver
— @doughabgood 27 October 2012
PdC really isn't fussed about winning today then... several strange omissions, no idea of the formation, key players benched #stfcadver
— @Mullseye 27 October 2012
Crazy lineup at Stevenage today - only recognised left back available dropped. Collins benched. Storey starting. One eye on Villa?#stfcadver
— @ShameyMalloy 27 October 2012
2:29pm
YOUR SAY
2:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Lazaat says
No I'm wrong, I forgot about Storey! Haven't a clue what formation is then...I don't like it!
2:29pm
Here's Paolo Di Canio talking about how he is struggling to get his players to focus when he cannot bring in new faces.
“But it’s a bit disappointing because we were there and now we have to use the players we’ve got to handle the situation, feel the pressure every three days. It’s not easy because it’s human to feel tired, to relax," he said.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“Even if I tell them ‘don’t relax otherwise I don’t play you, you can’t persuade magic because they’re not stupid. Who’s going to play? A 16-year-old, a 15-year-old? It’s human, it’s normal and that is why we have paid the price.
“I was sure three weeks ago. Not because they are bad guys but because they are human, they have limits like many other humans in the world.”
2:24pm
Tactics today: defend defend defend, out wide (no centre midfielders) cross it in, score. Simple..! #stfcadver #STFC
— @andyford_fordy 27 October 2012
PdC really isn't fussed about winning today then... several strange omissions, no idea of the formation, key players benched #stfcadver
— @Mullseye 27 October 2012
Crazy lineup at Stevenage today - only recognised left back available dropped. Collins benched. Storey starting. One eye on Villa?#stfcadver
— @ShameyMalloy 27 October 2012
@SamMorshead_SA I don't get this team mate ?!?!? Has Macca got pace to be on the wing ?? #stfcadver
— @doughabgood 27 October 2012
todays team - death or glory #stfcadver
— @BennettKaru 27 October 2012
2:24pm
DANGER MEN
FILIPE MORAIS
The Portuguese played in Jose Mourinho’s first game as Chelsea boss in a pre-season game away at Oxford, and looked as if he was going to develop into a first team star at Stamford Bridge. But after a loan spell at MK Dons he opted to leave Chelsea due to a lack of opportunities. After a season at Millwall he moved to Scotland where he played SPL football for three years, before returning to England with Oldham. Two years at Boundary Park saw him score eight goals, before making the move to Stevenage. Morais has settled into life in Hertfordshire well, and his footballing brain, creativity and accurate passing will cause Town problems all afternoon.
LUKE FREEMAN
The youngster burst onto the scene at Gillingham while only 15 years old, and quickly earned a high profile £200,000 move to Premier League giants Arsenal. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger described Freeman as a ‘very interesting prospect’, and he quickly showed his quality in the club’s u18’s team in his first season. He signed as a pro in 2009, and went on loan to Yeovil the following year in a bid to earn himself first-team football. Things went well at Huish Park, and he eventually signed for Stevenage, also on loan. Freeman’s chances at the Emirates were becoming limited, and he opted to move to Broadhall Way on a permanent basis. Still only 20, Freeman is capable of playing on the wing and as a main striker, and he still regularly shows the potential which brought him to the attention of Arsenal in the first place.
MARCUS HABER
The Canadian is expected to lead the line for the home side this afternoon, having joined the club in the summer from St Johnstone. Haber started his career with home club Vancouver Whitecaps, where he claimed both the newcomer of the year and fans favourite award in his first season. That success earned him a move to West Bromwich Albion, but chances at the Hawthorns were limited prompting loan moves to Exeter and back to Vancouver. He eventually moved to St Johnstone on loan before making his switch permanently, scoring three times in his year north of the border. He has started life at Broadhall Way well, and after two assists on his debut, he scored the winner in the 2-1 win at Coventry with 15 minutes remaining.
2:23pm
2:21pm
And the Ghost Busters theme comes on as the Town players begin their warm-up.
2:21pm
STEVENAGE SIDE: Steve Arnold; David Gray, Mark Roberts, Bondz N'Gala, Darius Charles; Oliver Risser, Anthony Grant, Greg Tansey; Felipe Morais; Luke Freeman; Marcus Haber.
SUBS: Chris Day, Lee Hills, Lucas Akins; Robbie Rogers; Dani Lopes; Patrick Agyemang, Robin Shroot.
2:14pm
YOUR SAY
2:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard says
I dare say Risser thinks he has a point to prove if he plays today, lets hope that point doesn't become part of the scoreline.
I'm just wondering if he is on loan, how we didn't put in a clause that he couldn't play against us. It seems pretty standard elsewhere.
2:14pm
ADVER CHIEF SPORTS WRITER SAM MORSHEAD: "I'm trying desperately to make the most of this team selection, so apologies for no guess on formation at the moment.
"We'll have a think and get back to you on this, in the meantime why don't you speculate.
"It's a bit of a weird one."
2:13pm
BREAKING TEAM NEWS
SWINDON TOWN v Stevenage: Foderingham, Devera, Flint, Archibald-Henville, Ward, McCormack, Ritchie, Storey, De Vita, Bostock, Benson
Substitutes: Bedwell, McEveley, Collins, Roberts, Thompson, Rooney, Miller
2:05pm
Steady shower coming down at the Lamex Stadium/Broadhall Way. I've always preferred to go by the traditional name.
1:59pm
ON THIS DAY
A new little feature delving into the history books to pull out some memorable events which occurred on this day in years gone by.
Wednesday, October 27 2004
Swindon Town produced a sensational comeback to beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 at the County Ground.
SAM PARKIN
With Wednesday leading 2-0 with 12 minutes to go all looked lost for Swindon but the Robins rallied and goals from Brian Howard, Sam Parkin and Rory Fallon secured a remarkable victory.
1:55pm
YOUR SAY
1:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Robinonfire says
Come on you REDS
1:54pm
YOUR SAY
Remember ‘Matchday Live’ is not just about us spouting nonsense for five hours at a time. It’s a forum for Swindon Town fans’ views on everything going on at SN1 at present.
Whether it’s Paolo Di Canio’s team selection or lukewarm coffee in the Don Rogers, we want to hear from you.
And there are plenty of ways to get involved over the course of the evening – all of which are conveniently listed below.
l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.
l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.
l Email – you can always pop us an email, just send your ramblings across to smorshead@swindonadvertiser.co.uk.
Get involved!
1:53pm
Gary Smith came back from Major League Soccer in the USA to coach Stevenage, and Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio is uncertain he will have brought back anything from across the pond that can significantly effect the English game.
“I don’t know if you can learn in general. I know it sounds arrogant but I don’t think you can learn from American football to bring it to England," he said.
“You can learn because you are intelligent, you have knowledge and maybe from other sports in America you find a way to motivate or bring something that comes from another sport.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“Maybe you can have a good mixture and combination.
“From what I see in their play it is nothing different than being solid, keeping their shape, working well and taking the chances when they have them."
1:49pm
Stevenage manager Gary Smith has followed on from where his predecessor, Graham Westley, left off in leading Boro up the Football League pyramid.
They currently sit in their highest-ever position but Smith is still wary of the test Town will provide them with this afternoon.
“It will be a tough game. I think their away form has been slightly better than their home form, which has been the case with us a little bit this season,” said Smith.
GARY SMITH
“Paolo Di Canio is a colourful and creative manager and he has put together a very strong group. I suspect the budget behind the scenes is a very big one, and one which suggests they are looking for back-to-back promotions.
“I couldn’t even begin to tell you what side he will put out because there has been a lot of changes, but what we do know is whoever plays will provide us with a stiff test and at the end of a tough week it will be a difficult encounter.”
1:48pm
TEAM NEWS
Still nothing official, but a couple of things to note from the Stevenage camp.
ON LOAN: OLIVER RISSER
Oliver Risser is eligible to play against his parent club and may well feature as James Dunne will be missing from Boro's midfield as he serves a one-match ban.
1:45pm
Winger Gary Roberts told the Advertiser in midweek that he was disappointed with his own performance in the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Crewe on Tuesday.
He's hoping to make a bigger impact this afternoon, but expects a stern test at Stevenage.
He said: “I thought it was a little bit tight on my side in the first half and every time I got it I could only really go back or try a risky pass sideways. One got cut out for the goal which is disappointing for me.
GARY ROBERTS
“In the second half it opened up a little bit and I had a couple of chances, I had a bit of hard luck in front of goal. On another day I could have scored two or three but the second half I was quite pleased.
“Tuesday, because we had them on the back foot for large periods of the game, I think it opened up and they got deeper and deeper and I got a chance to really get on the ball and have a chance to have a few shots and a few crosses.
“Stevenage will be a totally different game again, I think it will be similar to the first half at Crewe. They’ll be right up your backside and they’ll have two doubling up on you and it will be a tough game to go into."
1:41pm
Here is Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio's take on Stevenage ahead of the clash at Broadhall Way this afternoon:
“They have won the last two so they are in a good position close to the top. They are a solid team, no fantasy, they know what they want, they work hard off the ball and when they have got the ball they have two or three good individuals.
HAPPY DAYS: STEVENAGE FANS HAVE BEEN CELEBRATING A LOT OF LATE
“In general you don’t see big fantasy in this team but they play effective football which is really important in this league and that is why they stay near the top.
“They are a tough team to face in this moment but I’m not worried because we will plauy our football and we will try to get chances to win this game."
1:39pm
1:38pm
Two young men who will be involved again this afternoon are under 18 squad members Aaron Oakley and Louis Thompson.
The pair, both Wales Under 19 internationals, were on the bench at Crewe in midweek and Paolo Di Canio said he will include both this afternoon.
PAOLO DI CANIO
He said: "Aaron will come back again. It was the first chance for him to be part of the first-team squad last time. Louis Thompson will travel with us again.
“More than in the past we are going to pick from the youth."
1:34pm
TEAM NEWS
Nothing official for another half-hour or so, but there are plenty of injuries for manager Paolo Di Canio to contend with this afternoon.
The Robins boss will be without Alan Navarro, Andy Williams, Giles Coke and Federico Bessone while Nathan Thompson remains a doubt.
BACK IN THE FRAME: ADEN FLINT
Aden Flint is available, however, after returning from a ban, while Paul Benson could come back into the matchday squad.
1:31pm
YOUR SAY
Remember ‘Matchday Live’ is not just about us spouting nonsense for five hours at a time. It’s a forum for Swindon Town fans’ views on everything going on at SN1 at present.
Whether it’s Paolo Di Canio’s team selection or dodgy traffic on the M25, we want to hear from you.
And there are plenty of ways to get involved over the course of the evening – all of which are conveniently listed below.
l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.
l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.
l Email – you can always pop us an email, just send your ramblings across to smorshead@swindonadvertiser.co.uk.
Get involved!
1:30pm
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Advertiser's live coverage of Swindon Town's trip to Stevenage.
The Robins go into today's clash at Broadhall Way desperate for an improvement in form after claiming just two points from their last three matches.
But it won't be an easy task.
Stevenage, under Gary Smith, have risen to second in the League One table and look set to replicate their impressive performance last season - when they reached the play-off semi-finals.
Stick with us throughout the afternoon for all the best build-up to today's game, followed by match updates and post-match reaction.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
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Join Adver chief sports writer Sam Morshead and sports writer Andy Warren from 1.30pm for all the best build-up to this afternoon's League One clash, followed by match updates and reaction.
Comments(175)
spectacles testicals wallet watch
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1:44pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Why is it when were losing i dont feel like well score yet when were winning it feels like well always conceed?
You may say pesimism over optimism however i dont feel so let down when ther inevitable happens.
Still 3 massive points today and ill be as happy as a dog with 2 dicks
the wizard
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2:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12
I'm just wondering if he is on loan, how we didn't put in a clause that he couldn't play against us. It seems pretty standard elsewhere.
RobinRobin
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2:23pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Devera, Flint, Archibald-Henville, Ward,
McCormack,
Ritchie, Storey, De Vita,
Bostock, Benson
or maybe swap Bostock & Storey
Lazaat
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2:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Lazaat
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2:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Robinonfire
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2:49pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Maybe a new Charlie Austin
DarrenSTFCRomain
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2:51pm Sat 27 Oct 12
4.4.2 then change 4.3.2.1 or 5.3 2 or 4.3.3 loads of options..
Good team choice Paolo with plenty of atacking options..
Red Army
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3:00pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red
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3:05pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
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Clearly resting key players for Villa!
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Chance now for others to stake a claim!
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People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
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People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
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Bostock to start now you have it
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Storey to get a chance - now you have it
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Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
London Red
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3:09pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Not so strange now
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McEveley Ferry Roberts and Collins clearly rested for Villa
London Red
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3:22pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Him and JC/PB when Roberts comes back in on the left
DarrenSTFCRomain
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3:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Please dont do a crew and foock it up
London Red
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3:34pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Thought he was going there to lose!
Robinonfire
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3:36pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TenerifeRed
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3:36pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Time for someone else to step up
TenerifeRed
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3:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red
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3:40pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Benson or Collins for me!
London Red
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3:41pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SeanG92
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3:44pm Sat 27 Oct 12
HardwickeRed
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3:44pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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3:45pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Robinonfire wrote:SUPER REDS EVERY DAY MATE..
Super REDS today
EVEN WHEN WE ARE LOSEING...
Robinonfire
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3:48pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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3:49pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Well played Swindon
Red Army
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3:54pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Red Army
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3:54pm Sat 27 Oct 12
ChrisWantageRed
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4:00pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek
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4:03pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red
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4:15pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Robinonfire
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4:21pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek
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4:24pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oxon-Red
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4:24pm Sat 27 Oct 12
He's pants LOL
COYMR
London Red
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4:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Instead we are 7th - that was the point PdC was making
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Hopefully they won't cost us come May
mikek
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4:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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4:37pm Sat 27 Oct 12
May be its because we already have a good sqad...
London Red
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4:46pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Storey seems to be the big plus today and maybe can "fill" Williams role - though that is a lot to ask of an 18 year old
London Red
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4:47pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Psychedelic Syd
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4:48pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Since 1950
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4:49pm Sat 27 Oct 12
COYR! WAPR&WA!
Haydonender
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4:53pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Also pleased to see undercover Agent Risser successfully completed his mission to play dreadfully!
DarrenSTFCRomain
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4:53pm Sat 27 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:HA HA GREAT SPELLING THERE DARREN..
So how gome were smashing a team that have not lost at home in 18.. May be its because we already have a good sqad...
RIGHT THEN Lets hope all the rants can stop and we can concentrate with the squad that we have esp with a couple of players on the way back....
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ONE MILES STOREY THERES ONLY ONE MILES STOREY
Redhouse Red
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4:57pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TenerifeRed
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4:58pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Can't wait for Tuesday :)
COYRs!
SAPFanSTFC
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4:59pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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That was some win today and my brother-in-law (Stevenage STH) has just phoned to say he hasn't witnessed his team being taken apart like that in his memory!...we have the squad and now they've found the net!!
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COME ON YOUUUU REDS!!!
SAPFanSTFC
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5:02pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:Who asked for all those things eh!!!...bloomin rubbish - Sack PDC and the board and every STH!!!
Surely just 442
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JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
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Clearly resting key players for Villa!
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Chance now for others to stake a claim!
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People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
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People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
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Bostock to start now you have it
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Storey to get a chance - now you have it
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Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
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Moans of delight...more like!!!
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Ha Ha!!!...and now you see why - but I'd have to admit to that being far and away better than any of us could have ever expected!!
california andy
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5:06pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SirReg
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5:08pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red
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5:09pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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Still hopefully we will now have a good week with all united again and a QF to look forward too!
DarrenSTFCRomain
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5:12pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:Who was that then you VERY VERY STRANGE BOY..
Surely just 442 . JD AF TAH DW MR AM JB RDV PB MS . Clearly resting key players for Villa! . Chance now for others to stake a claim! . People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it . People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it . Bostock to start now you have it . Storey to get a chance - now you have it . Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
We won 2day be happy..
PDC used the squad that he has bought in EVERYONE VERY HAPPY..
Thats all the fans have been asking for..
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Well played 2day Paolo FANTASTIC WIN.
Great team performence
Robinonfire
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5:13pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Malkym
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5:15pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Have to agree -a draw would have been a result in my book. Just listening to Paolo seems reasonably happy but not completely lol! Couldn't make the game but seems like young Storey has done well and PdC is singing his praises with the customary note of caution. Downside Bostock has picked up a groin strain by the sound of it. Paolo wants to kick **** lol because he knows they can do it every week and when they don't he gets frustrated.
London Red wrote: Surely just 442 . JD AF TAH DW MR AM JB RDV PB MS . Clearly resting key players for Villa! . Chance now for others to stake a claim! . People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it . People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it . Bostock to start now you have it . Storey to get a chance - now you have it . Cue moans at 5pm!!!!Who asked for all those things eh!!!...bloomin rubbish - Sack PDC and the board and every STH!!! ---. Moans of delight...more like!!! ---. Ha Ha!!!...and now you see why - but I'd have to admit to that being far and away better than any of us could have ever expected!!
Looking forward to taking up my padded seat for Villa on Tuesday & a beer & a bit of nosebag!
Oxon-Red
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5:16pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Great to see Miles score, guess he will float home :-)
Bostock ready now ? Hope so as he could provide a real boost.
Brilliant result and a real tonic before Tuesday's match (can't wait).
COYMR
avo
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5:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
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The most complete performance this season, the squad utilised to the maximum, an 18 year old scoring on his full debut, dominating possession, scoring 4 and could have been more....
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This squad really hates going out on the pitch for this manager, we must get rid of him, we're only 7th in the league, and in the 4th round of the league cup. Not good enough! Get rid before it gets any worse!!!
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4-0 away from home against a team 2nd in the league and unbeaten in there previous 18 home games.
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Happy days! Bring on the Villa...I wouldn't bet against Paolo masterminding another major upset.
Davidsyrett
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5:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC
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5:20pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:You really make no sense at times.
Had we not dropped 7 points in the last 3 games we would be top now!
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Instead we are 7th - that was the point PdC was making
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Hopefully they won't cost us come May
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He said we'd dropped 6 points because of the embargo NO WE HADN'T!! - he had his full squad for two of the games.
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PDC came out this week and said even if I got someone now I don't know when they'd be ready!!...so stop mixing your arguments please! You're an intelligent professional yet you come out with some ridiculous arguments sometimes LR.
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If we'd beaten Hartlepool and if my Auntie was an Uncle etc. etc. - If he'd got 3 players in they wouldn't be fit enough and wouldn't be better than most of what we've got at this time.
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Just ENJOY the win LR and accept that the weaker members of the squad in your's and other's eyes ARE capable and CAN do the business at League 1 level.....sounds like the best performance since the 1st half at Stoke.
Malkym
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5:22pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SirReg wrote:The interview is interesting --and no rant. I firmly believe its reverse psycology designed to gee the players up. He's just said that's why he gets angry because he knows they can do it.
PDC's interview should be more interesting than usual. The team's performance suggests he's wrong in his rants. But maybe that was the point. Something to cheer for sure.
At least today's result should calm down, calm down the likes of the Witney Whinger and others who have been ultra critical of PdC lately :))
Malkym
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5:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC
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5:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:We can ALL be smiling together!!
SAP - shame only half of them happened in the end :0)
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Still hopefully we will now have a good week with all united again and a QF to look forward too!
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and looking forward to a real cup night with a win behind us!!...can't wait.
Rebel_phish
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5:27pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Kicking bottom or what.
mikek
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5:28pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Rebel_phish
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5:29pm Sat 27 Oct 12
De Vita - first goal 2 games in a row.
jayden
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5:30pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:Nice one Malkym yes he hit the nail on the head we can do it when we move around off the ball and help each other, anyway about this nose bag........
SirReg wrote:The interview is interesting --and no rant. I firmly believe its reverse psycology designed to gee the players up. He's just said that's why he gets angry because he knows they can do it.
PDC's interview should be more interesting than usual. The team's performance suggests he's wrong in his rants. But maybe that was the point. Something to cheer for sure.
At least today's result should calm down, calm down the likes of the Witney Whinger and others who have been ultra critical of PdC lately :))
jayden
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5:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC
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5:34pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:I saw Storey at Tranmere when Bodin stood in as manager and was very impressed....to hear him getting game time now is fantastic as he and the Thompsons are all academy products.
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Have to agree -a draw would have been a result in my book. Just listening to Paolo seems reasonably happy but not completely lol! Couldn't make the game but seems like young Storey has done well and PdC is singing his praises with the customary note of caution. Downside Bostock has picked up a groin strain by the sound of it. Paolo wants to kick **** lol because he knows they can do it every week and when they don't he gets frustrated.
London Red wrote: Surely just 442 . JD AF TAH DW MR AM JB RDV PB MS . Clearly resting key players for Villa! . Chance now for others to stake a claim! . People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it . People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it . Bostock to start now you have it . Storey to get a chance - now you have it . Cue moans at 5pm!!!!Who asked for all those things eh!!!...bloomin rubbish - Sack PDC and the board and every STH!!! ---. Moans of delight...more like!!! ---. Ha Ha!!!...and now you see why - but I'd have to admit to that being far and away better than any of us could have ever expected!!
Looking forward to taking up my padded seat for Villa on Tuesday & a beer & a bit of nosebag!
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Well done Paul Bodin and well done PDC for giving them the chance!..we have the squad for sure....brother-in-l
aw as gobsmacked as us STFC fans!
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I really want to see Storey alongside Collins or Williams but this sounds like great stuff...and that is should have been 2 or 3 more at least apparently - and that was a Stevenage fan saying that!
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Bring on dah Villah!!...it'll be fun no matter what....and they only just scraped a home draw again.
the wizard
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5:35pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Having to utilize what we already had to maximum effect has probably even surprised the manager at what they can deliver. Sorry, but I've never really been convinced by Navaro, and I guess today further underlines that.
Raffa just seems to get better game on game, brilliant.
Swindon1984
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5:42pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Rebel_phish wrote:Has to be more involved from now on, featured in the first few games but chances limited for him since Roberts came back from injury. Useful player who always tries his best.
Who says lightning doesn't strike the same place twice.
De Vita - first goal 2 games in a row.
the wizard
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5:47pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Red Army
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5:51pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oxon-Red
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6:00pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:He is probably on as his alter ego :-)
How strange, a certain person is missing, normally suggests the manager should go. Wonder what type of cheese he eats ?
COYMR
the wizard
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6:09pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oxon-Red wrote:Not Yet
the wizard wrote:He is probably on as his alter ego :-)
How strange, a certain person is missing, normally suggests the manager should go. Wonder what type of cheese he eats ?
COYMR
billbst
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6:09pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Great result and role on Tuesday.
the wizard
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6:15pm Sat 27 Oct 12
He couldn't be on here as Orvylle was on TV.
eastmidsred
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6:15pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Work with the talent we have and accept that injuries are part of the game. Also learn from last year when bringing in loan players and introducing them immediately didn't necessarily help the team - especially at Wembley. Can't wait for Villa on Tuesday.
Dover Red
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6:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:They wont be on , we won !!
Oxon-Red wrote:Not Yet
the wizard wrote:He is probably on as his alter ego :-)
How strange, a certain person is missing, normally suggests the manager should go. Wonder what type of cheese he eats ?
COYMR
the wizard
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6:22pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Dover Red wrote:After the pubs close then, laters.
the wizard wrote:They wont be on , we won !!
Oxon-Red wrote:Not Yet
the wizard wrote:He is probably on as his alter ego :-)
How strange, a certain person is missing, normally suggests the manager should go. Wonder what type of cheese he eats ?
COYMR
Oi Den!
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6:22pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:And perhaps all the doom and gloom
Are all the PdC bashers of yesterday going to apologise?
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Thought he was going there to lose!
crisis merchants will now calm down and accept that we have a squad that is capable of doing very well this season. Striker shortage? Try telling that to Stevenage (but better not mention that we have a couple of other chaps, called Collins and Williams, who didn't play today).
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Congratulations to PDC and the boys on an excellent result. The players should be walking tall after this one.
bullyfish
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6:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TenerifeRed wrote:hi tenerife red im over on a holiday tuesday with the mrs, weather looks dire, whats going on with it?
****, Miller misses another penalty!
Time for someone else to step up
mallorca
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6:25pm Sat 27 Oct 12
WELL DONE must give him and the team confidence.
Let's hope he can continue nd get results especially on Tues evening
Great result today was a total surprise
Oxon-Red
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6:29pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote::-)
OXON, He couldn't be on here as Orvylle was on TV.
Dover Red
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6:31pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mallorca wrote:Not that large when a few injuries are taken into account, now seems JB is out for awhile, good win Tuesday and a good next round draw is a bonus we could do with
This shows with all Pdc's goings on he has managed to get the best out of his large squad.
WELL DONE must give him and the team confidence.
Let's hope he can continue nd get results especially on Tues evening
Great result today was a total surprise
Oxon-Red
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6:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12
How does that work ?
Also when Town were 3-0 up they had only 42% of possession but ended up with 62% !!!
COYMR
smirg kcab
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6:46pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Onwards and upwards
De vita Bostock pure quality
jayden
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7:01pm Sat 27 Oct 12
smirg kcab wrote:As long as pdc dosent try signing Yoko Uno
Mind games and a battering I told you so
Onwards and upwards
De vita Bostock pure quality
Oi Den!
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7:03pm Sat 27 Oct 12
smirg kcab wrote:Grim, I'm very pleased for De Vita. He's come on in leaps and bounds since the start of last season, when I thought he looked very lightweight. Very underrated player. His first touch is great, his ball control is tidy and he wins his fair share of headers against bigger blokes. There was one game recently (Colchester I think) when he was the only one in our side playing any football. Bostock has clearly got a lot of talent. Seems it came to the fore today.
Mind games and a battering I told you so
Onwards and upwards
De vita Bostock pure quality
Dover Red
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7:03pm Sat 27 Oct 12
smirg kcab wrote:What happened to onwards and downwards !!? Keep the faith Grim, gutted about Bostock , hope hes a quick healer !
Mind games and a battering I told you so
Onwards and upwards
De vita Bostock pure quality
Oxon-Red
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7:24pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:I think we all thought Bostock had talent and could have played a part before. Paolo has said that he wanted him to change, to become more of a team player (I think), is he now ready to challenge for one of the central midfield slots ?
smirg kcab wrote: Mind games and a battering I told you so Onwards and upwards De vita Bostock pure qualityGrim, I'm very pleased for De Vita. He's come on in leaps and bounds since the start of last season, when I thought he looked very lightweight. Very underrated player. His first touch is great, his ball control is tidy and he wins his fair share of headers against bigger blokes. There was one game recently (Colchester I think) when he was the only one in our side playing any football. Bostock has clearly got a lot of talent. Seems it came to the fore today.
I also wondered whether he was a big part of Paolo's "Plan B", that I think was tried for the first time against Coventry, which could explain why his starts have been limited.
Real shame he has played a blinder by all accounts and picked up an injury. Augurs well for the future though when he returns.
COYMR
the don69
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7:26pm Sat 27 Oct 12
ent,control and for once finishing!better than our first team lol,should have been 5or 6 by half-time!no more pens for Miller,good job it did not matter today!De Vita class,Bostock class,great full debut for Miles!defence never in trouble,should be the same team for Villa!but Bostock hobbled off,so don't think he'll make it,finally our away fans were superb(if only the home support was as good)hope Paolo was happy and never talked about the embargo! bring on the Villa!!!!!!!!!!!!
Malkym
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7:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mallorca wrote:"If you change your mind; you'll be first in line(with a queue behind) -take a chance on me (PdC)" mmm!! could be the makings of a song now.
This shows with all Pdc's goings on he has managed to get the best out of his large squad. WELL DONE must give him and the team confidence. Let's hope he can continue nd get results especially on Tues evening Great result today was a total surprise
Wiz -getting seriously worried about you lately -verbally clubbing PdC lately (not today though I'll bet eh? and watching Orville ffs "you didn't -oh no you did"
SAP - I'm sure many will agree that the trees of Bodin's labours are starting to bear fruit with Storey and both Thompsons starting to get involved in the first team. PB deserves to receive due credit and it would be nice if Paolo publicly(check spelling ala Den lol! acknowledged his contribution.
Malkym
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7:46pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden wrote:Jayden why would he be trying to sign Yoko "one" (Uno)? O NO! wait a minute Isee who you mean :)
smirg kcab wrote: Mind games and a battering I told you so Onwards and upwards De vita Bostock pure qualityAs long as pdc dosent try signing Yoko Uno
jayden
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7:58pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:Never mind that wheres that nose bag and wheres steve and wheres cuddles the monkey?
jayden wrote:Jayden why would he be trying to sign Yoko "one" (Uno)? O NO! wait a minute Isee who you mean :)
smirg kcab wrote: Mind games and a battering I told you so Onwards and upwards De vita Bostock pure qualityAs long as pdc dosent try signing Yoko Uno
jayden
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8:07pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den early days but i did say to you that storey was a different player to the one of last season i hope to get down to the cg to see the youths for the first time this season on wed .only got to tell her in doors first as it will be two nights on the trot and if i have aburger on each night it will be a few nights with the trotts
London Red wrote:And perhaps all the doom and gloom
Are all the PdC bashers of yesterday going to apologise?
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Thought he was going there to lose!
crisis merchants will now calm down and accept that we have a squad that is capable of doing very well this season. Striker shortage? Try telling that to Stevenage (but better not mention that we have a couple of other chaps, called Collins and Williams, who didn't play today).
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Congratulations to PDC and the boys on an excellent result. The players should be walking tall after this one.
the wizard
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8:07pm Sat 27 Oct 12
With the missus and daughter watching it in the other room, it was obvious who that voice was. Pretty clear who else was watching it too.
Oxon-Red
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8:14pm Sat 27 Oct 12
"We could easily have lost by 6 or more goals today. But I still think we will make the play offs. Swindon will win the league."
Get your Bets on with BetButler :-)
"They had a front two that worked together and caused us lots of problems, we have one who is so isolated and gets no help."
"Lets forget the bull about tiredness , we were murdered today by a team who wanted it more and in my opinion out thought and out played us on all areas of the park with some great football."
"Very impressed with Swindon today. Yes we were poor, but at times you have to hold your hands up and say we were completely outplayed by a very good Swindon team.
Probably one of the best teams I have seen us play since becoming a football league team."
"Swindon played some good football and I thought Bostock played very well."
Keep it up Town, a repeat on Tuesday and we should be in with a real shout against a dispirited Villa side.
COYMR
Okus Road
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8:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden wrote:927 away fans, as I was with the home fans. They were all saying Town were the best footballing side they had seen and showed how the game should be played.
Well done the 926 st away fans
Okus Road
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8:18pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden wrote:927 away fans, as I was with the home fans. They were all saying Town were the best footballing side they had seen and showed how the game should be played.
Well done the 926 st away fans
the don69
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8:31pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oxon-Red wrote:That's how it was!was having a laugh with a couple of Stevenage fans,told them this was our B team and our first team was being rested for Villa!they thought I was taking the p1ss!they said we were the best team they'd seen since they became a football league team!!!!!!!
Few Quotes from the Stevenage forums.
"We could easily have lost by 6 or more goals today. But I still think we will make the play offs. Swindon will win the league."
Get your Bets on with BetButler :-)
"They had a front two that worked together and caused us lots of problems, we have one who is so isolated and gets no help."
"Lets forget the bull about tiredness , we were murdered today by a team who wanted it more and in my opinion out thought and out played us on all areas of the park with some great football."
"Very impressed with Swindon today. Yes we were poor, but at times you have to hold your hands up and say we were completely outplayed by a very good Swindon team.
Probably one of the best teams I have seen us play since becoming a football league team."
"Swindon played some good football and I thought Bostock played very well."
Keep it up Town, a repeat on Tuesday and we should be in with a real shout against a dispirited Villa side.
COYMR
Oi Den!
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8:31pm Sat 27 Oct 12
jayden wrote:Yes I remember that jayden. I think we also had an exchange about him being placed in a gro-bag for the whole of the last close season! Amazing transformation. I've seen one performance where he looked a real threat and another where he was pretty ineffective. Seems like he did the biz today, so let's hope that's going to be the rule rather than the exception from now on.
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den early days but i did say to you that storey was a different player to the one of last season i hope to get down to the cg to see the youths for the first time this season on wed .only got to tell her in doors first as it will be two nights on the trot and if i have aburger on each night it will be a few nights with the trotts
London Red wrote:And perhaps all the doom and gloom
Are all the PdC bashers of yesterday going to apologise?
.
Thought he was going there to lose!
crisis merchants will now calm down and accept that we have a squad that is capable of doing very well this season. Striker shortage? Try telling that to Stevenage (but better not mention that we have a couple of other chaps, called Collins and Williams, who didn't play today).
.
Congratulations to PDC and the boys on an excellent result. The players should be walking tall after this one.
TheDukeOfBanbury
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8:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
Berkshire Red
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8:40pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Another view
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8:42pm Sat 27 Oct 12
With 6 changes today, could we be in for a fine from the FA for fielding a weakened side???
mancrobin
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9:04pm Sat 27 Oct 12
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
the wizard
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9:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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9:14pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Had a very good game today Did Danny DeVito.
RDV certainly asking the question now, massively improved player which was obvious from the beginning of the season. Two starts, two all important first goals, you can't really ask much more of somebody who for a period has been left on the sidelines awaiting the chance to prove himself once more. He has to feature on Tuesday now, surely.
the wizard
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9:26pm Sat 27 Oct 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Please to hear it. Seems you had a good one as well Duke. Dunno how long we can keep him in the back ground if his form continues like this. I think he well deserves a run up front. If he is scoring goals, then surely that is what we want and need. Collins and Williams need to look to their laurels a bit, and up their accuracy. Why spend money on another striker/loan when we have somebody here who is delivering the goods.
the wizard wrote:Had a very good game today Did Danny DeVito.
RDV certainly asking the question now, massively improved player which was obvious from the beginning of the season. Two starts, two all important first goals, you can't really ask much more of somebody who for a period has been left on the sidelines awaiting the chance to prove himself once more. He has to feature on Tuesday now, surely.
dreamofacleansheet2
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9:45pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Loved Miles Storey's tweet "A year ago the Stevenage youth team manager told me I'd be working in maccies #boom"
Absolute class young man, keep the performance up and the humour. Anyone who follows players on twitter will realise that this team really is together under the manager.
Top top day and gap now 6 points to the top. We were 10 behind Crawley in February last season. Relax people....
Oi Den!
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9:49pm Sat 27 Oct 12
southside7
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9:52pm Sat 27 Oct 12
aaaaan we have this every week?
Oi Den!
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9:53pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek
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9:58pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek
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10:02pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek wrote:PS forgot to add that I can't wait to see the goals tonight on BBC1
Rafa, Thommo, and now Storey who needs new players Paolo you have got them here just give them more chances. Seriously though Thompson has been the find of the season and I always expected Miles Storey to get better and better after seeing him last season and he scares defence's. Rafa is probably our most improved player from last season and it puzzles me why he has not had more game time and as Wiz rightly says should be given a run up front in his more natural position and this boy knows where the goal is. He is not a winger even though he works hard in that position I feel he would be better as a striker. Great day today and fabulous to see that the team played so well and even impressed the fans of Stevenage. Congrats to the 900 plus Town fans you are the greatest and thanks for supporting the lads. Now onto Villa and what a build up to that game after today this was just what the doctor ordered. Bring it on.
the wizard
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10:02pm Sat 27 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:Well Den, the seemingly third or forth choice is delivering the goods, and that is good enough for me. From what has been said the mid field were functioning well today so we have to look at that and learn from our success.
Precisely Wiz. And I still have faith in Collins and Williams. I'm not convinced that their "misses to chances" ratio is that great anyway, not to mention their overall contribution.. More often than not the service has let them down. Also I'm sure Benson will chip in with a few goals between now and the end of the season. I've been saying for ages that we don't have a problem in the striking department. One game doesn't prove me right but I hope it makes people realise that we're much better equipped than most of or rivals. I think it's closer to an embarrassment of riches than a crisis.
Another home grown player blooded into the match day squad and scores, add to that the contribution Thompson has mad3e when he has played and perhaps we should be looking to see if we can unearth some more gems from that direction. Take a bow Paul Bodin, your kids have done well. Be proud, and let me say, a heart felt , Thankyou.
Malkym
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10:03pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Ah so you were watching then lol! - I can assure you my quote was from the days when that bloody green thing -bit like Emu was forever
Malkym, With the missus and daughter watching it in the other room, it was obvious who that voice was. Pretty clear who else was watching it too.
on the box. Unfortunately ubtil you mentioned it today I thought the bloody thing was dead!
Jayden the nosebag is in the sponsors suite on Tuesday -I've splashed out! - expect Steve's gone carp fishing in his suspenders and duck knows who Cuddles is! :) Excellent win today.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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10:06pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mikek wrote:Well said mikek..
Now we know Paolo has been playing mind games and the old reverse cycology trick. What a **** shame about Bostock getting an injury who was fantastic today and passed Stevanage off the park. Could be out a few weeks by all accounts. This really was the best performance of the season by far and to turn over a team that have been so good themselves the last few seasons is just fantastic.Lets keep this embargo please and focus on what we have got here at STFC. Well done Paolo and well done the team simply superb bring on the Villa.
What was all the fus about..
We all new we had a good squad AND FINALY WE HAVE USED IT
the don69
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10:09pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mancrobin wrote:Spot on Mancrobin!Cue LR having a pop and getting it all wrong!LOL!!!!!!!!!!
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
Exmouth_red69
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11:52pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:How can you comment on performances when you didn't go to the game. Muppet.
Have to ask the question, with the embargo lifted would Storey have got his chance today ? I'm pleased he did and seized the chance to prove he can deliver. Both he and Thompson have been the best "finds" this season, so very pleased for them both.
Having to utilize what we already had to maximum effect has probably even surprised the manager at what they can deliver. Sorry, but I've never really been convinced by Navaro, and I guess today further underlines that.
Raffa just seems to get better game on game, brilliant.
Just enjoy the win and don't analyse and criticise.
Oxon-Red
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11:54pm Sat 27 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Oi Den! wrote: Precisely Wiz. And I still have faith in Collins and Williams. I'm not convinced that their "misses to chances" ratio is that great anyway, not to mention their overall contribution.. More often than not the service has let them down. Also I'm sure Benson will chip in with a few goals between now and the end of the season. I've been saying for ages that we don't have a problem in the striking department. One game doesn't prove me right but I hope it makes people realise that we're much better equipped than most of or rivals. I think it's closer to an embarrassment of riches than a crisis.Well Den, the seemingly third or forth choice is delivering the goods, and that is good enough for me. From what has been said the mid field were functioning well today so we have to look at that and learn from our success. Another home grown player blooded into the match day squad and scores, add to that the contribution Thompson has mad3e when he has played and perhaps we should be looking to see if we can unearth some more gems from that direction. Take a bow Paul Bodin, your kids have done well. Be proud, and let me say, a heart felt , Thankyou.
Add to that Aaron Oakley who, although he has not played, has gained valuable experience of match days.
COYR
Exmouth_red69
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11:55pm Sat 27 Oct 12
mancrobin wrote:Another anti Paolo poster, surprised you would show your face after a win.
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
Bella1962
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12:28am Sun 28 Oct 12
umpcah
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7:33am Sun 28 Oct 12
mikek wrote:"Rafa is probably our most improved player from last season ..........." I usually have a look at reports and comments at the Opposition end and to my surprise there was a reference to the highly rated De Vita. I particularly rate him because he is prepared to play in any outfield position rather than be watching from the stand - AND seldom turns in a weak performance. Will be a very valuable player by the end of the season i.m.o.
Rafa, Thommo, and now Storey who needs new players Paolo you have got them here just give them more chances. Seriously though Thompson has been the find of the season and I always expected Miles Storey to get better and better after seeing him last season and he scares defence's. Rafa is probably our most improved player from last season and it puzzles me why he has not had more game time and as Wiz rightly says should be given a run up front in his more natural position and this boy knows where the goal is. He is not a winger even though he works hard in that position I feel he would be better as a striker. Great day today and fabulous to see that the team played so well and even impressed the fans of Stevenage. Congrats to the 900 plus Town fans you are the greatest and thanks for supporting the lads. Now onto Villa and what a build up to that game after today this was just what the doctor ordered. Bring it on.
smirg kcab
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8:48am Sun 28 Oct 12
Another view wrote:Idiot???
Who was the idiot on here yesterday who said we were going to give Stevenage a hammering? :-)
With 6 changes today, could we be in for a fine from the FA for fielding a weakened side???
I said a battering same thing?
Just pisssed off that useless keeper let in rooneys poor shot as we had 3-0.
Forgot to add devera at l.b and macc at rb was superb along with stalwart flint and ward yes WARD best game in a town shirt by far hats off to him.
Onwards and back upwards
SAPFanSTFC
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9:05am Sun 28 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Hear Hear!!
Oi Den! wrote:Well Den, the seemingly third or forth choice is delivering the goods, and that is good enough for me. From what has been said the mid field were functioning well today so we have to look at that and learn from our success.
Precisely Wiz. And I still have faith in Collins and Williams. I'm not convinced that their "misses to chances" ratio is that great anyway, not to mention their overall contribution.. More often than not the service has let them down. Also I'm sure Benson will chip in with a few goals between now and the end of the season. I've been saying for ages that we don't have a problem in the striking department. One game doesn't prove me right but I hope it makes people realise that we're much better equipped than most of or rivals. I think it's closer to an embarrassment of riches than a crisis.
Another home grown player blooded into the match day squad and scores, add to that the contribution Thompson has mad3e when he has played and perhaps we should be looking to see if we can unearth some more gems from that direction. Take a bow Paul Bodin, your kids have done well. Be proud, and let me say, a heart felt , Thankyou.
---.
Another text from my Stevenage STH brother-in-law...
"Woken up this morning and still in a bit of a daze regarding the performance your team put in, amazing football and by far the best I've seen in all the years at Stevenage.
I still don't quite believe what you said on the phone last night...were you serious when you said that you were missing 4 or 5 players who would normally start!?.....I hope that was a joke!?...Aston Villa are in for a surprise unless they had taken the trouble to show up yesterday"
---.
Made me proud to be a Swindon fan after reading that...have to say that given PDC's words in the build up, it MAY have convinced Aston Villa not to send anyone to the game yesterday.
Even if they did they won't know who is going to show up now!
===.
The county Ground is going to be buzzing on Tuesday...all we need is an early goal and we'll be sorted.
billbst
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9:06am Sun 28 Oct 12
net/stevenage-fc
Some good pics on here. Paolo as "The Assassin" and Macca in "He's coming to Get You" ??
mancrobin
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9:10am Sun 28 Oct 12
Exmouth_red69 wrote:I'll show my face when I choose my friend.
mancrobin wrote:Another anti Paolo poster, surprised you would show your face after a win.
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
This forum is for people to express an opinion, make comments and have a debate. It's not so we all become brow beaten into one point of view.
And for the record, if you read my posts whilst I am critical of PdC for certain things (and remain so), I also agree that he has brought good things to the club.
bongiaz
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9:18am Sun 28 Oct 12
jayden
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9:33am Sun 28 Oct 12
Oi Den!
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9:34am Sun 28 Oct 12
bongiaz wrote:Must say you've brought a wry smile to my face this morn. If PDC proved anyone wrong yesterday, it's himself isn't it?
Dont you just love it when PDC proves everybody so wrong! Well done! What a great performance in absolutely destroying Stevenage! I just wish the usual moaners and groaners on this forum can actually see what PDC is trying to achieve here at Swindon..Premier League! Has PDC lost the dressing room absolutely not! Roll on Tuesday COYR's!!!
Oi Den!
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9:37am Sun 28 Oct 12
jayden wrote:To be fair jayden, I think he was just saying he knew all he needed to know about Aston Villa.
Pdc last words on air yesterday was "i know everything" every body was laughing
Rebel_phish
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9:56am Sun 28 Oct 12
Form guide for the past 10 games
1) Tranmere W6 D2 L2 = 20pts
2) Crawley W6 D2 L2 = 20pt
3) Stevenage W5 D3 L2 = 18pts
4) Sheffield U W5 D5 L0 = 20pts
5) Doncaster W6 D4 L1 = 21pts
6) Notts County W3 L3 D4 = 13pts
7) Swindon T W5 D3 L2 = 18pts
8) MK Dons W4 D4 L2 = 16pts
And this is with a squad of mis-firing strikers, the odd crocked player or five, discord in the camp and a manager that going to quit any day now.
A win instead of a draw and a draw instead of a defeat and we are right in the mix - not that we're not already.
Just think what could happen with a fully fit squad and harmony.
Big Time
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9:58am Sun 28 Oct 12
bongiaz
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10:11am Sun 28 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:I am glad my quote made somebody smile although not sure how to take your response? PDC is a winner and don't forget he is only into his second season as a manager...so will make lots of mistakes..but his CV is already looking pretty impressive...League 2 Champions..in his first season...already 6th in league 1 and beautifully poised to make a challenge for the title again (And I believe we will win the title again!)...and playing The Villa Tuesday night..Lets enjoy this roller coaster of a great ride!
bongiaz wrote:Must say you've brought a wry smile to my face this morn. If PDC proved anyone wrong yesterday, it's himself isn't it?
Dont you just love it when PDC proves everybody so wrong! Well done! What a great performance in absolutely destroying Stevenage! I just wish the usual moaners and groaners on this forum can actually see what PDC is trying to achieve here at Swindon..Premier League! Has PDC lost the dressing room absolutely not! Roll on Tuesday COYR's!!!
the wizard
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10:24am Sun 28 Oct 12
jayden
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10:25am Sun 28 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:Yeah Den it was all tounge in cheek stuff .
jayden wrote:To be fair jayden, I think he was just saying he knew all he needed to know about Aston Villa.
Pdc last words on air yesterday was "i know everything" every body was laughing
Oi Den!
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10:32am Sun 28 Oct 12
bongiaz wrote:What I was getting at was that it is PDC himself who has been doubting the depth of his squad.
Oi Den! wrote:I am glad my quote made somebody smile although not sure how to take your response? PDC is a winner and don't forget he is only into his second season as a manager...so will make lots of mistakes..but his CV is already looking pretty impressive...League 2 Champions..in his first season...already 6th in league 1 and beautifully poised to make a challenge for the title again (And I believe we will win the title again!)...and playing The Villa Tuesday night..Lets enjoy this roller coaster of a great ride!
bongiaz wrote:Must say you've brought a wry smile to my face this morn. If PDC proved anyone wrong yesterday, it's himself isn't it?
Dont you just love it when PDC proves everybody so wrong! Well done! What a great performance in absolutely destroying Stevenage! I just wish the usual moaners and groaners on this forum can actually see what PDC is trying to achieve here at Swindon..Premier League! Has PDC lost the dressing room absolutely not! Roll on Tuesday COYR's!!!
jayden
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10:38am Sun 28 Oct 12
Big Time wrote:Think Pdc has allready said that ,but what it has done is given players that either pdc did not rate or not ready a chance and yesterday they came good when given the chance,This is a hard league as we found out against Chesterfield last season we have to be up for it every game or we will pay the price. Looking foward to Tues night now i think we have a good chance key player Flint
Yesterday showed that the embargo is no excuse for the recent poor results, if PDC picks the right team from the embarrassment of riches that are sill fit and available, and the players are prepared and fully focused like yesterday then they will win most matches they play. Hopefully this result will let PDC stop for air and focus on the quality players that he has got and just get on with it until the embargo situation changes.
Malkym
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11:01am Sun 28 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:????? You sure you're not still in Narnia?
Added bonus yesterday, NO vitriolic outburst from the Clockwork Orange .
the wizard
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11:05am Sun 28 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:You may have problems with your wardrobe, or when ever you go on the tube, but we are not all so lucky. LOL.
the wizard wrote:????? You sure you're not still in Narnia?
Added bonus yesterday, NO vitriolic outburst from the Clockwork Orange .
Have a nice Sunday.
Steve. Brentford
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11:44am Sun 28 Oct 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i see them to Duke :O)
In Paolo we trust.
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
What a great game,i love away games.
jayden
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11:48am Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Hope you mean football games steve.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i see them to Duke :O)
In Paolo we trust.
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
What a great game,i love away games.
Steve. Brentford
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12:00pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Exmouth_red69 wrote:Dear o dear,why don't you post something constructive yourself for once instead of being some sort of self employed security guard of Swindon Town.
mancrobin wrote:Another anti Paolo poster, surprised you would show your face after a win.
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
the don69
says...
12:02pm Sun 28 Oct 12
jayden wrote:Steve has said in the past he's likes a bit of Church and it is Sunday!LOL!!!!!!!!!
Steve. Brentford wrote:Hope you mean football games steve.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i see them to Duke :O)
In Paolo we trust.
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
What a great game,i love away games.
dreamofacleansheet2
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12:09pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Be grateful to someone for the info.
the wizard
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12:20pm Sun 28 Oct 12
the wizard
says...
12:27pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson told BBC Radio Sheffield:
"It's not an option to bring anybody else in at the moment which is why it was such a blow to lose Lecsinel Jean-Francois.
"I'm expecting a tough test because they've put together a quality squad in a very short period of time. referring to Pompey who they play tomorrow night.
Malkym
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12:36pm Sun 28 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:LIKED! you mean! not any more!
Henson likes a bit of Church as well, so it was said. Allegedly .LOL
DarrenSTFCRomain
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12:37pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Rebel_phish wrote:I hope Paolo plays the same team as yesterday...Everyone of them deserves to start against Villa
Stats Time Form guide for the past 10 games 1) Tranmere W6 D2 L2 = 20pts 2) Crawley W6 D2 L2 = 20pt 3) Stevenage W5 D3 L2 = 18pts 4) Sheffield U W5 D5 L0 = 20pts 5) Doncaster W6 D4 L1 = 21pts 6) Notts County W3 L3 D4 = 13pts 7) Swindon T W5 D3 L2 = 18pts 8) MK Dons W4 D4 L2 = 16pts And this is with a squad of mis-firing strikers, the odd crocked player or five, discord in the camp and a manager that going to quit any day now. A win instead of a draw and a draw instead of a defeat and we are right in the mix - not that we're not already. Just think what could happen with a fully fit squad and harmony.
If that dont make the so called FIRST TEAM nervy nothing will..
Great goal from RDV yesterday...
Great header from Miles as well the kid done very well...
guyswonga
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12:45pm Sun 28 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC
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12:54pm Sun 28 Oct 12
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Can't believe they bothered after PDC's comments - lets hope we scare the pants off Macclesfield and Sheff Utd with our performance on Tuesday.
===.
Is Bostock really out for a few weeks now?.....or more of a smokescreen?
---.
De Vita up front with Collins? (Guess Williams is still out of the frame) or play him in a hole behind Storey and Collins and really go for it?
---.
What would your team be?....tough one to call I think.
smirg kcab
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1:15pm Sun 28 Oct 12
guyswonga wrote:Also my family of grims went to get in 35 of them paid and got ejected before kick off so the actual away fans who see the game was 893 and not 928.
For some bizarre reason, I decided to watch the game in the home stand (under the clock), and could hardly contain my delight, I remember saying to a local taht swindon were playing well after only 6 or 7 minutes, from memory they only had one decent shot on goal in the whole game, we should have had 6 or 7, the quietness in the home stand for the second half was amazing, and great to hear our support away off to the left. only a 20 min drive home for me, so a great local away game for me. So SAPFan, with me and Okus red, the away support should be 928 not 926 !!! i would recommend all town fans to at least once experience an away game in the home end at least once (Especially on a game like today's)
So saPf I win on total away fans
Onwards and upwards
Also as I don't rate Rooney for me he don't score and never win so actually we won 3-0 and not 4-0.
Am I top yet??????
the don69
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1:32pm Sun 28 Oct 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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2:03pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Are you going to Walsall ?
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote: In Paolo we trust. Great performance today and in total control from the first minute. Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime. Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save. But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing. Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today. It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure. We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed. So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today. Great performance now onto the Villa. PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)Haha, i see them to Duke :O) What a great game,i love away games.
If you are come and say hello to Uncle Duke.
We can talk about Otters, Mink, Comorants and football.....lol :)
Steve. Brentford
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2:38pm Sun 28 Oct 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Duke,i will certainly let you know if i am going to Walsall, unfortunately it happens to fall on my old duchesses birthday so may prove tricky but not impossible ;)
Steve. Brentford wrote:Are you going to Walsall ?
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote: In Paolo we trust. Great performance today and in total control from the first minute. Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime. Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save. But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing. Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today. It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure. We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed. So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today. Great performance now onto the Villa. PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)Haha, i see them to Duke :O) What a great game,i love away games.
If you are come and say hello to Uncle Duke.
We can talk about Otters, Mink, Comorants and football.....lol :)
If not then i will be at the Notts County game, any decent grayling fishing in your neck of the woods ol bean?
aeg1955
says...
2:49pm Sun 28 Oct 12
12:09pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Think Grim you hinted at it for me but can someone who was there please give me how we lined up. Macca at right back Joe at left? Did we line up 4-4-2 with Bostock in centre midfield did we line up 4-3-2-1 etc etc.
Be grateful to someone for the info.
4-4-2 as usual
with Benson + Storey as the front 2
Steve. Brentford
says...
2:50pm Sun 28 Oct 12
the don69 wrote:The thought of exploring Church on a Sunday MMM.
jayden wrote:Steve has said in the past he's likes a bit of Church and it is Sunday!LOL!!!!!!!!!
Steve. Brentford wrote:Hope you mean football games steve.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i see them to Duke :O)
In Paolo we trust.
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
What a great game,i love away games.
I love away games.....
God bless you, that's Charlotte folks....
I'm ere all week.
Rebel_phish
says...
2:53pm Sun 28 Oct 12
But, on the other hand, of the current top 8, we have played 3.
AND WON 3.
With United to come next, lets make that 4
guyswonga
says...
3:09pm Sun 28 Oct 12
jayden
says...
3:10pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Allright their Steve ,i heard cries of "come on swindon" yesterday was he their?
the don69 wrote:The thought of exploring Church on a Sunday MMM.
jayden wrote:Steve has said in the past he's likes a bit of Church and it is Sunday!LOL!!!!!!!!!
Steve. Brentford wrote:Hope you mean football games steve.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i see them to Duke :O)
In Paolo we trust.
Great performance today and in total control from the first minute.
Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime.
Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save.
But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing.
Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today.
It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure.
We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed.
So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today.
Great performance now onto the Villa.
PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)
What a great game,i love away games.
I love away games.....
God bless you, that's Charlotte folks....
I'm ere all week.
TheDukeOfBanbury
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4:13pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Will be going to Notts County so nearer the time will sort it out.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Duke,i will certainly let you know if i am going to Walsall, unfortunately it happens to fall on my old duchesses birthday so may prove tricky but not impossible ;) If not then i will be at the Notts County game, any decent grayling fishing in your neck of the woods ol bean?Steve. Brentford wrote:Are you going to Walsall ? If you are come and say hello to Uncle Duke. We can talk about Otters, Mink, Comorants and football.....lol :)TheDukeOfBanbury wrote: In Paolo we trust. Great performance today and in total control from the first minute. Fodds had one save to make all game and a great one at that just before halftime. Took a slight deflection and was going in the bottom corner until he managed to block it away.....Great Save. But this was more about the team. A complete performance and was so impressed by the movement and passing. Stevenage are a big physical side but football triumphed over "hoof" today. It was so pleasing after the 4th to sit back and enjoy the match without the pressure. We were very good today. Every player had a good game and I thought we were going to be in for one of those arial bombardments today but Stevenage were totally outplayed. So to the boo boys who can even suggest that Polo, Paulo or even Paolo would put out a team not giving 100% you missed it today. Great performance now onto the Villa. PS - I thought Jimmy Saville was dead but he was spotted at Stevenage today :)....naughty boys you know who you are lol.....;)Haha, i see them to Duke :O) What a great game,i love away games.
No Grayling here, one of the only fish as you know not to be put off by the cold.
Teme has Graying but not many.
Kennet would be a good guess ?
Steve. Brentford
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5:04pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Duke,yes lets do that.
Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet?
Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.
Steve. Brentford
says...
5:23pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Forgive the spelling mistakes Granson was pulling my hair and i forgot to spell check. S0d off Malky before you start. :O)
Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O)
Duke,yes lets do that.
Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet?
Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.
tally38
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5:24pm Sun 28 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
says...
5:40pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Any room for me mate
Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.
Exmouth_red69
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5:45pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Yeah ok Steve, what ever you say. Can't be arsed with you, nose and out spring to mind.
Exmouth_red69 wrote:Dear o dear,why don't you post something constructive yourself for once instead of being some sort of self employed security guard of Swindon Town.
mancrobin wrote:Another anti Paolo poster, surprised you would show your face after a win.
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
SAPFanSTFC
says...
6:01pm Sun 28 Oct 12
guyswonga wrote:...come on Guy!?...this is Swindon - we never do anything the easy way!
from what i remember we were crap against the lower teams last year also (macclesfield away, hereford home etc) and great against the top teams (and the pox) (sarfend away, Crawley), Deja Vous?
...
From memory the worse the team the more likely we are to lose....hence I'm more worried about Macclesfield than I am about Villa.
---.
Maybe that's the bet to do now - Double on Swindon beating Villa then losing at home to Macclesfield?...shou
ld be 3/1 and 6/1 easily so what's that £280 to a £10 stake.....hmmm!?
---.
We play 5 out of the top 13 in Nov so that'll be 15pts from 15 and top spot for Christmas! :-)
stokes_stfc
says...
6:04pm Sun 28 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, just to let you know i've put some predicitons for the villa game on the results thread, as I'm going to be away this week...
guyswonga wrote:...come on Guy!?...this is Swindon - we never do anything the easy way!
from what i remember we were crap against the lower teams last year also (macclesfield away, hereford home etc) and great against the top teams (and the pox) (sarfend away, Crawley), Deja Vous?
...
From memory the worse the team the more likely we are to lose....hence I'm more worried about Macclesfield than I am about Villa.
---.
Maybe that's the bet to do now - Double on Swindon beating Villa then losing at home to Macclesfield?...shou
ld be 3/1 and 6/1 easily so what's that £280 to a £10 stake.....hmmm!?
---.
We play 5 out of the top 13 in Nov so that'll be 15pts from 15 and top spot for Christmas! :-)
Steve. Brentford
says...
6:56pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Exmouth_red69 wrote:MMM,that`s about contructive as i could of expected from you i suppose! Kettle and Black spring to mind.
Steve. Brentford wrote:Yeah ok Steve, what ever you say. Can't be arsed with you, nose and out spring to mind.
Exmouth_red69 wrote:Dear o dear,why don't you post something constructive yourself for once instead of being some sort of self employed security guard of Swindon Town.
mancrobin wrote:Another anti Paolo poster, surprised you would show your face after a win.
London Red wrote:Cue a great result. And with Benson up as well.
Surely just 442
.
JD AF TAH DW
MR AM JB RDV
PB MS
.
Clearly resting key players for Villa!
.
Chance now for others to stake a claim!
.
People have called for Flint and Troy - now you have it
.
People have called for Macca in midfield now you have it
.
Bostock to start now you have it
.
Storey to get a chance - now you have it
.
Cue moans at 5pm!!!!
Maybe PdC should let us pick the squad every week.
Let's hope he puts out an equally weakened team against Villa.
Steve. Brentford
says...
7:05pm Sun 28 Oct 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Always room for you me ol mucker!
Steve. Brentford wrote:Any room for me mate
Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.
What`s the chances of you getting up the M4 when we play Brentford at home Dazza? i know its not for a while yet but think about it. I would love to get you here for a Weekend haha
(god help you) but just a matchday would be good.I will ring you in the week to met up for a home game soon mate..
SAPFanSTFC
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7:36pm Sun 28 Oct 12
stokes_stfc wrote:No Problem Stokes...Happy Hols!!
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, just to let you know i've put some predicitons for the villa game on the results thread, as I'm going to be away this week...
guyswonga wrote:...come on Guy!?...this is Swindon - we never do anything the easy way!
from what i remember we were crap against the lower teams last year also (macclesfield away, hereford home etc) and great against the top teams (and the pox) (sarfend away, Crawley), Deja Vous?
...
From memory the worse the team the more likely we are to lose....hence I'm more worried about Macclesfield than I am about Villa.
---.
Maybe that's the bet to do now - Double on Swindon beating Villa then losing at home to Macclesfield?...shou
ld be 3/1 and 6/1 easily so what's that £280 to a £10 stake.....hmmm!?
---.
We play 5 out of the top 13 in Nov so that'll be 15pts from 15 and top spot for Christmas! :-)
SAPFanSTFC
says...
7:38pm Sun 28 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:FYI - These are the questions I've sent to Andy if you want to add to / amend your answers (they should be up tomorrow morning):
stokes_stfc wrote:No Problem Stokes...Happy Hols!!
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, just to let you know i've put some predicitons for the villa game on the results thread, as I'm going to be away this week...
guyswonga wrote:...come on Guy!?...this is Swindon - we never do anything the easy way!
from what i remember we were crap against the lower teams last year also (macclesfield away, hereford home etc) and great against the top teams (and the pox) (sarfend away, Crawley), Deja Vous?
...
From memory the worse the team the more likely we are to lose....hence I'm more worried about Macclesfield than I am about Villa.
---.
Maybe that's the bet to do now - Double on Swindon beating Villa then losing at home to Macclesfield?...shou
ld be 3/1 and 6/1 easily so what's that £280 to a £10 stake.....hmmm!?
---.
We play 5 out of the top 13 in Nov so that'll be 15pts from 15 and top spot for Christmas! :-)
---.
1) Correct Score.
2) Total Attendance.
3) First Swindon Goalscorer AND Time of the goal.
4) Number of Corners.
5) Time of LAST!!! Substitute (either team by the way)…NOT 1st Sub any more INCLUDES EXTRA-TIME (up to 120mins - an extra 2 bonus points if you predict a sub in extra time and match goes to extra time regardless if you're correct or not).
----.
Match Bonus Questions:.
----.
A) Scorer and Time of the LAST goal……BOTH TEAMS - 3pts / 1pt.
B) IF the match goes to penalties what will the score be? - 2pts for either team's correct penalty score and 6pts for the correct result (No points for saying no penalties).
C) Who will Swindon be drawn against in the League Cup Quarter Finals? - 5pts (No points for saying we won't get through!).
DarrenSTFCRomain
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7:58pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Sounds good mate..I will look at the pennys first mate but i would love 2...
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Always room for you me ol mucker! What`s the chances of you getting up the M4 when we play Brentford at home Dazza? i know its not for a while yet but think about it. I would love to get you here for a Weekend haha (god help you) but just a matchday would be good.I will ring you in the week to met up for a home game soon mate..Steve. Brentford wrote: Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.Any room for me mate
See ya soon mate
Malkym
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7:59pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Well now Stephen there's some real spelling howlers there eh! I suppose your excuse is acceptable unless Granson is your PA's name! ( should that be Grandson or is that his name? poor little burger if it is lol!) :)
Steve. Brentford wrote: Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.Forgive the spelling mistakes Granson was pulling my hair and i forgot to spell check. S0d off Malky before you start. :O)
stokes_stfc
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8:06pm Sun 28 Oct 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:nice one cheers sap, i predicted questions B and C, so i think i should prob get some bonus points for that! i'll add my answer to A to the results thread, so its all in one place.cheers
SAPFanSTFC wrote:FYI - These are the questions I've sent to Andy if you want to add to / amend your answers (they should be up tomorrow morning):
stokes_stfc wrote:No Problem Stokes...Happy Hols!!
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, just to let you know i've put some predicitons for the villa game on the results thread, as I'm going to be away this week...
guyswonga wrote:...come on Guy!?...this is Swindon - we never do anything the easy way!
from what i remember we were crap against the lower teams last year also (macclesfield away, hereford home etc) and great against the top teams (and the pox) (sarfend away, Crawley), Deja Vous?
...
From memory the worse the team the more likely we are to lose....hence I'm more worried about Macclesfield than I am about Villa.
---.
Maybe that's the bet to do now - Double on Swindon beating Villa then losing at home to Macclesfield?...shou
ld be 3/1 and 6/1 easily so what's that £280 to a £10 stake.....hmmm!?
---.
We play 5 out of the top 13 in Nov so that'll be 15pts from 15 and top spot for Christmas! :-)
---.
1) Correct Score.
2) Total Attendance.
3) First Swindon Goalscorer AND Time of the goal.
4) Number of Corners.
5) Time of LAST!!! Substitute (either team by the way)…NOT 1st Sub any more INCLUDES EXTRA-TIME (up to 120mins - an extra 2 bonus points if you predict a sub in extra time and match goes to extra time regardless if you're correct or not).
----.
Match Bonus Questions:.
----.
A) Scorer and Time of the LAST goal……BOTH TEAMS - 3pts / 1pt.
B) IF the match goes to penalties what will the score be? - 2pts for either team's correct penalty score and 6pts for the correct result (No points for saying no penalties).
C) Who will Swindon be drawn against in the League Cup Quarter Finals? - 5pts (No points for saying we won't get through!).
Steve. Brentford
says...
8:13pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:Yeah i see that as well :O)
Steve. Brentford wrote:Well now Stephen there's some real spelling howlers there eh! I suppose your excuse is acceptable unless Granson is your PA's name! ( should that be Grandson or is that his name? poor little burger if it is lol!) :)
Steve. Brentford wrote: Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.Forgive the spelling mistakes Granson was pulling my hair and i forgot to spell check. S0d off Malky before you start. :O)
I couldn't help noticing you ignored my polite message to your good self Malky.No PH either thank you very much MALCOLM.
stigger
says...
8:34pm Sun 28 Oct 12
Okus Road
says...
9:51pm Sun 28 Oct 12
stigger wrote:Devera linked up really well with DiVita and IMO had his best game so far for Swindon.
cracking result yesterday, never expected that at 3 o'clock, really wouldn't like to guess line up for Tues night now. Shame Bostock got injured after putting in a good performance by all accounts. Looking forward to going to most of the next series of games and hoping we can start to improve the home form. Wondering whether raffa might get played up top? Will guess anyway and be hugely wrong Wes, Macca, Flint, TAH, JMac, Ritchie, Miller, Ferry, Roberts, RDV, Collins subs Bedwell, Dev, Benson, Storey, L Thompson, ????. This assumes N Thompson, Williams, Bostock, Navarro injured and Ward and Rooney cup tied?? How did Devera play at lb? haven't seen much comment on that
I was with Stevenage fans and they picked out McCormack as best player. Funny that the full backs were to me pick of the team with both players playing out of their normal positions.
Malkym
says...
6:33am Mon 29 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:ok STEVEN lol!!
Malkym wrote:Yeah i see that as well :O) I couldn't help noticing you ignored my polite message to your good self Malky.No PH either thank you very much MALCOLM.Steve. Brentford wrote:Well now Stephen there's some real spelling howlers there eh! I suppose your excuse is acceptable unless Granson is your PA's name! ( should that be Grandson or is that his name? poor little burger if it is lol!) :)Steve. Brentford wrote: Ha, Alright Iayden never heard him Yesturday mate but there wasnt many quiet moments for him to stand out :O) Duke,yes lets do that. Kennet is the place i have in my sights set already,i was just looking for alturnatives and getting local knowledge can often save a lot of time. Have Zander reached you yet? Not able to make the Villa game gents so i will be looking to live-stream it and join Sam and Andy on here, i hope you enjoy the game,a full County Ground is a special place and ubder floodlights as well,tccchhh. It will not be easy for a Villa side that are not at there best that`s for sure.Forgive the spelling mistakes Granson was pulling my hair and i forgot to spell check. S0d off Malky before you start. :O)
Robinonfire says...
1:33pm Sat 27 Oct 12