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SWINDON TOWN: MacDonald is new Swindon boss
8:02pm Thursday 28th February 2013 in Sport
MacDonald is the new Swindon boss
KEVIN MacDonald has been officially named as the new manager of Swindon Town.
The former Aston Villa assistant boss is expected to take charge of the trip to Coventry on Saturday.
In a statement on the club's official website, chairman Jed McCrory said: "His is a hugely important appointment at a significant moment in Swindon’s recent history and we are delighted to appoint a football man of Kevin’s calibre as our new manager.
“This is a clear message that the new board is determined to drive on for promotion this season and continue to try and bring success to Swindon.
“Kevin has fantastic football credentials as a double-winner with Liverpool during his playing days and he is an excellent coach.
“He has great connections with top players and he is a proper football man. We have every faith for Kevin now to lead Swindon from the front at a pivotal moment in the campaign. It is a new start for Kevin and for our new board of directors and we move forward together with every confidence.”
Comments(156)
robin_in_the_snow
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8:07pm Thu 28 Feb 13
He's got years of experience working under some top managers, well respected, must have lots of tactical acumen having spent so long as a premier league coach, and will be a level-headed leader, which won't be a bad thing after all that's happened recently.
Couldn't really be a bigger contrast to King Paulo but I'm quite excited by his appointment - roll on Saturday!
umpcah
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8:08pm Thu 28 Feb 13
igiwigi
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8:10pm Thu 28 Feb 13
or
BURGER OFF!!!
Stratton Red
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8:10pm Thu 28 Feb 13
*
Finally have a bit of a good feeling for Saturday. Let's get the L1 title back on track...
Wonder Strike
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8:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Big Mac I'll have a Big Mac.
sp1dersw3b
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8:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
ya mums got facial hair
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8:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
igiwigi
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8:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
It should be
KFC!!
umpcah
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8:12pm Thu 28 Feb 13
igiwigi wrote:Definitely the first ! I`m getting quite excited now 1
It Is either BIG MACS RED AND WHITE ARMY
or
BURGER OFF!!!
therock4u
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8:12pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Please don't compare to the last manager. He will do things his way. So lets give him all the support we can,as it might take a couple of games for him to settle.
EastleazeRed
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8:12pm Thu 28 Feb 13
vikingred
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8:14pm Thu 28 Feb 13
grove red
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8:14pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh
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8:16pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Much better appointment than expected I really feared the worse and thought we'd end up with Newell, Hartford and Stein. Worked under O'Neil so would have learned plenty and Villa fans wanted him to stay and manage Villa when O'Neil left. Well pleased.
umpcah
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8:18pm Thu 28 Feb 13
grove red wrote:Anyone know what scope there is just now for acquiring the so essential additions ? Transfer window ? Emergency transfer / loan window ?
Good luck Kevin now go and get some players we need ASAP
NewburyRobin
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8:19pm Thu 28 Feb 13
The man has tons of experience in the football world & will be hungry to prove himself.
Will be sure to take more interest in bringing on youths, that is one side that Paolo distanced himself from.
He is sure to have made many contacts in the game so hopefully will be able to attract loan players in ASAP.
OX1 RED
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8:19pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Welcome K-Mac .... All the best fella,
ya mums got facial hair
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8:19pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Soon I hope
robstfc
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8:20pm Thu 28 Feb 13
You have our full support.... TOGETHER we can do this.....
Can't wait for Saturday......
Highworth red
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8:22pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Hemmbass
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8:22pm Thu 28 Feb 13
BUT, they have gone and another new chapter begins with new board and new owners. I hope this will be a good appointment. I have spoken to a Villa pal since news broke earlier and he said, that in his first game in temporary charge he was trying to hide behind the perspex in the dugout, but grew in confidence as games passed and turned out to be quite vocal in the technical area (something that has been missing in last 2 games), he said that most Villa fans were sorry that he did not get the job.
I welcome this appointment and can look forward to the rest of the season.
Welcome KM, lets hope you start with 3 points at Coventry on Saturday. As always, I will be there to cheer the lads on
grove red
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8:22pm Thu 28 Feb 13
umpcah wrote:Loans only hopefuly some good ones he should have plenty of contacts.
grove red wrote:Anyone know what scope there is just now for acquiring the so essential additions ? Transfer window ? Emergency transfer / loan window ?
Good luck Kevin now go and get some players we need ASAP
sp1dersw3b
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8:23pm Thu 28 Feb 13
'I speak for all Aston Villa fans, we wish Kmac and Swindon all the best. He will do a fantastic job for you.'
eucalyptus
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8:23pm Thu 28 Feb 13
billbst
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8:23pm Thu 28 Feb 13
TheDukeOfBanbury
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8:23pm Thu 28 Feb 13
A great opportunity to show him the numbers that we can take away on Saturday.
Come on everyone get behind the new Manager and this is from one of PDC's biggest Supporters.
who am i
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8:25pm Thu 28 Feb 13
madred
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8:26pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Carpcatcher710
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8:26pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh
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8:27pm Thu 28 Feb 13
NewburyRobin wrote:Di Canio would rather squander money than bring on the young lads. This Is a great appointment and someone who believes in bringing on the younger players. Much better appointment than expected and a man who will calm every one down without banging dugouts and taking players off after 25 minutes.
Good choice, well only time will tell, but from now on I will be 100% behind him, welcome on board Kevin.
The man has tons of experience in the football world & will be hungry to prove himself.
Will be sure to take more interest in bringing on youths, that is one side that Paolo distanced himself from.
He is sure to have made many contacts in the game so hopefully will be able to attract loan players in ASAP.
MidlandRobin
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8:27pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Hope we can show Di Canio what a massive mistake he's made.
STFC MARLOW
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8:28pm Thu 28 Feb 13
ALL fans are behind you!!
COYR!!!
the don69
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8:28pm Thu 28 Feb 13
The Jockster
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8:29pm Thu 28 Feb 13
say this could be a step in the right direction because the appointment is a fresh face on the managerial scene and the temptation to recruit a "safe" face ala Newell etc. has been resisted. Any Coventry tickets left?
See Steve - cloud what cloud lol!
We've got what we've got so let's see what happens because we can only as fans continue to support the club regardless of who's in charge.
Davidsyrett
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8:29pm Thu 28 Feb 13
peckham red
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8:30pm Thu 28 Feb 13
TheDukeOfBanbury
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8:30pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Poor lad first the net and now the door.
Oh well need to move on.
Carpcatcher710
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8:30pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Wilesy
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8:31pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Well respected, and can only be good for the youth set up.
Perhaps not an eye catching appointment, and a tough act to follow, but confident with this appointment and good luck to him.
Sounds like Villa having a clearout in the coaching dept, maybe some may follow.
Credit to the board too with the quick appointment. Clearly had done their homework. 2 indifferent games with the Ward / Miller combo while they found their feet, then after a meeting they got their man within 24 hours. Good work, and taking emotion out of it probably for the best after what has happened to start afresh.
who am i
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8:31pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Davidsyrett
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8:31pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:you are wrong! wont be missed with an attitude like that.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
grove red
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8:32pm Thu 28 Feb 13
sp1dersw3b wrote:Cheers nice to see villa fans back him to. Can we have some players on loan from you to. All the best for the season hope you stay up.
Via 'Heart of the Holte'
'I speak for all Aston Villa fans, we wish Kmac and Swindon all the best. He will do a fantastic job for you.'
Di kanny oh
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8:32pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:Caretaker manager at Villa when O'Neil left and Villa fans wanted him to stay as manager and speak very highly of him. Let's give the guy a chance and offer him our support at least.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
Haydonender
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8:32pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Welcome Kevin, hope you can steady the ship and finish what we've started this year. Most of us are behind you all the way and hope you can prove the rest wrong. We desperately need to shake the negativity surrounding the club and particularly at home matches and the best way is to start with a win on Saturday.
pat.swindon.f.c.
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8:33pm Thu 28 Feb 13
arrivederci Paolo-finito senza'altro dubbio!!!Welcome BIG MAC
The Black Hand
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8:34pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Rogersforengland
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8:35pm Thu 28 Feb 13
OX1 RED
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8:36pm Thu 28 Feb 13
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:... And to think, we would have had Eddie Murray as his assistant, now just a dream...
Second choice apparently, the first was Sean Close but he is still wandering around the ground trying to find the door.
Poor lad first the net and now the door.
Oh well need to move on.
swindonthruandthru
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8:37pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i
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8:37pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Davidsyrett wrote:Entitled to my option pal. After reading most of your posts these last few days obviously any option that is different to yours you can't stomach.
who am i wrote:you are wrong! wont be missed with an attitude like that.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
Rogersforengland
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8:38pm Thu 28 Feb 13
sagadude
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8:38pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Spot on mate, could not have put it better myself.
NewburyRobin wrote:Di Canio would rather squander money than bring on the young lads. This Is a great appointment and someone who believes in bringing on the younger players. Much better appointment than expected and a man who will calm every one down without banging dugouts and taking players off after 25 minutes.
Good choice, well only time will tell, but from now on I will be 100% behind him, welcome on board Kevin.
The man has tons of experience in the football world & will be hungry to prove himself.
Will be sure to take more interest in bringing on youths, that is one side that Paolo distanced himself from.
He is sure to have made many contacts in the game so hopefully will be able to attract loan players in ASAP.
who am i
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8:39pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Did I not say ill give him till end of season lol. Long enough.
who am i wrote:Caretaker manager at Villa when O'Neil left and Villa fans wanted him to stay as manager and speak very highly of him. Let's give the guy a chance and offer him our support at least.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
nosyrudeman
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8:41pm Thu 28 Feb 13
An exiled weegie since '61 and love ma' Toon.
akershaker
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8:41pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:Whenever I come to "I'm entitled to my opinion" I just keep scrolling down...
Davidsyrett wrote:Entitled to my option pal. After reading most of your posts these last few days obviously any option that is different to yours you can't stomach.
who am i wrote:you are wrong! wont be missed with an attitude like that.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
RogerJ1969
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8:41pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:Negative again, any manager who comes in is a gamble. To suggest on the night the guy is appointed that 500 season tickets will be lost is crazy. Get behind the team, after the booing on Tuesday you would think we had never played badly before.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
sagadude
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8:43pm Thu 28 Feb 13
2500 + or more travelling to Cov on Sat, plus some guidance from the new manager, we might just win it :-)
Big away day, was always Cov.
billbst
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8:44pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i
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8:45pm Thu 28 Feb 13
akershaker wrote:Obviously didn't scroll pass mine then.
who am i wrote:Whenever I come to "I'm entitled to my opinion" I just keep scrolling down...
Davidsyrett wrote:Entitled to my option pal. After reading most of your posts these last few days obviously any option that is different to yours you can't stomach.
who am i wrote:you are wrong! wont be missed with an attitude like that.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
Lambourn Red
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8:45pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Rogersforengland wrote:We have already sold 2,200 advanced tickets so 3,000 is a distinct possibility
Anyone 'thinking' of going to Coventry…then just go pay at the ground 6,000 away capacity so we wont sell out but we might get 3,000 there now
Robinonfire
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8:46pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Should have Ward as No2
Another view
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8:46pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Welcome on board, Kevin. You made a promising start at Villa but were not given the time to prove yourself. Your first job is to steady the ship after a whirlwind season and a half, which left a few bruised bodies and egos!
ElcheRed
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8:46pm Thu 28 Feb 13
KojaktheWarg
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8:48pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Well done Jed and The Board.
Feel much better now...looking forward to the Ricoh at the weekend.
FenlandRed
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8:48pm Thu 28 Feb 13
akershaker
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8:49pm Thu 28 Feb 13
The Paolo circus has been entertaining and successful, but I think all fans didn't agree with everything that happened - and it's run it's course. Paolo rescued us from the bottom of the football league, but now the fireworks are over - its time to rescue the finances of the club, consolidate, improve sustainably, play good football and progress.
Congratulations to Jed and the new board, very impressed with everything they are doing.
Redhouse Red
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8:51pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Return of the mac!! Big Mac back in management!!! He should do you well!
who am i
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8:52pm Thu 28 Feb 13
RogerJ1969 wrote:Too be honest I'm trying not to be negative. But you have to admit appointing a coach with next to no managerial experience is a gamble when we are so close too promotion. And it was jed himself that said we will appoint an experience top manager not me. With reference to my comment about season tickets. It would not surprise me if we fail to get into playoffs because of appointment that that's what wold happen. Obviously it depends on prices aswell which is being announced in next few days. Of course I will support our man and see what happens come end of season.
who am i wrote:Negative again, any manager who comes in is a gamble. To suggest on the night the guy is appointed that 500 season tickets will be lost is crazy. Get behind the team, after the booing on Tuesday you would think we had never played badly before.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
the wizard
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8:52pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Looking forward to some in-coming loans now to bolster our injured ranks.
Many thanks to Ward and Miller for giving it their best while the ship needed steadying. Thanks lads, you did your best, hopefully its given you a taster for your full time coaching badges.
Not so Smart Roger
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8:53pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Oi Den!
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8:54pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:12 games is long enough? PDC lost 6 of his first 12.
Di kanny oh wrote:Did I not say ill give him till end of season lol. Long enough.
who am i wrote:Caretaker manager at Villa when O'Neil left and Villa fans wanted him to stay as manager and speak very highly of him. Let's give the guy a chance and offer him our support at least.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
Redhouse Red
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8:55pm Thu 28 Feb 13
He had a cracking record for our reserve team and took over between O'neill leaving and Houllier arriving. Unfortunately one of his games was the 6-0 thumping we had at Newcastle but a mere blip in what was a decent record. Will be interesting to see if he takes any former villa youngsters there (hopefully Barry bannan!)
ICDeadpeople
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8:55pm Thu 28 Feb 13
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Ward & Miller can concentrate on playing (if picked).
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Kevin, just get the team playing football again please, instead of the tripe that was on show Tuesday night.
davel4848
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8:56pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:You sound such a happy person. Glass half full please. I suggest you continue taking the anti-depressants.
RogerJ1969 wrote:Too be honest I'm trying not to be negative. But you have to admit appointing a coach with next to no managerial experience is a gamble when we are so close too promotion. And it was jed himself that said we will appoint an experience top manager not me. With reference to my comment about season tickets. It would not surprise me if we fail to get into playoffs because of appointment that that's what wold happen. Obviously it depends on prices aswell which is being announced in next few days. Of course I will support our man and see what happens come end of season.
who am i wrote:Negative again, any manager who comes in is a gamble. To suggest on the night the guy is appointed that 500 season tickets will be lost is crazy. Get behind the team, after the booing on Tuesday you would think we had never played badly before.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
nosyrudeman
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8:56pm Thu 28 Feb 13
C'mon you REDZZZZZZZZZ.
old town robin
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8:57pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Wouldn't be surprised to see a Sunderland loanee spend a couple of months here if Martin O has anyone to spare.
RogerJ1969
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8:58pm Thu 28 Feb 13
akershaker wrote:Good post, much as i would like to see us win promotion this season realistically I do not believe we are ready for the Championchip. Perhaps a day out at Wembley followed by storming the league next season would a sustainable long term strategy and allow measured growth.
Great appointment. Knowledgable and experienced, will get the best out of our squad, will have good contacts to find good loan and permanent signings, will bring experience and much needed stability and a level head to club.
The Paolo circus has been entertaining and successful, but I think all fans didn't agree with everything that happened - and it's run it's course. Paolo rescued us from the bottom of the football league, but now the fireworks are over - its time to rescue the finances of the club, consolidate, improve sustainably, play good football and progress.
Congratulations to Jed and the new board, very impressed with everything they are doing.
who am i
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8:59pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Oi Den! wrote:Is that not the point I'm making? We are just 12 games away from possible promotion. If he loose the first six bye bye championship. Like I said big gamble from the new board when they said they are pushing for promotion. I guess they didn't say what season lol.
who am i wrote:12 games is long enough? PDC lost 6 of his first 12.
Di kanny oh wrote:Did I not say ill give him till end of season lol. Long enough.
who am i wrote:Caretaker manager at Villa when O'Neil left and Villa fans wanted him to stay as manager and speak very highly of him. Let's give the guy a chance and offer him our support at least.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
eastmidsred
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9:00pm Thu 28 Feb 13
I'm even more delighted with the early signs from the new owners and the way they've handled things.
Time will tell, but I'm hopeful although not expecting instant miracles - just praying that we can stay in the top six. COYR
the don69
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9:02pm Thu 28 Feb 13
old town robin wrote:Good call Old Town,could see a couple of Sunderland loans here soon,I've been told here got the rest of this season and 2 year contract!!!!!!!!!!
Think kevin will be a track suited manager like O'Neill, can't see him wearing an Armani or Gucci. to games lol
Wouldn't be surprised to see a Sunderland loanee spend a couple of months here if Martin O has anyone to spare.
burley01rs
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9:02pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Ginge09
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9:07pm Thu 28 Feb 13
I hope to be able to draw similarities between MacDonald and Steve Clarke at WBA - the assistant turned very good manager, rather than the similarities between MacDonald and the last Scottish manager we had.....and the less said about MM the better!!
Welcome aboard Mr MacDonald!
bongiaz
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9:08pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:Reading the blogs it seems your negativity is in the minority. I say welcome Mr Mac. Good appointment in my opinion. Don't forget PDC was a novice as well...at least Kevin has some coaching experience with a Premier League club...COYR'S
RogerJ1969 wrote:Too be honest I'm trying not to be negative. But you have to admit appointing a coach with next to no managerial experience is a gamble when we are so close too promotion. And it was jed himself that said we will appoint an experience top manager not me. With reference to my comment about season tickets. It would not surprise me if we fail to get into playoffs because of appointment that that's what wold happen. Obviously it depends on prices aswell which is being announced in next few days. Of course I will support our man and see what happens come end of season.
who am i wrote:Negative again, any manager who comes in is a gamble. To suggest on the night the guy is appointed that 500 season tickets will be lost is crazy. Get behind the team, after the booing on Tuesday you would think we had never played badly before.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
billbst
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9:08pm Thu 28 Feb 13
akershaker
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9:08pm Thu 28 Feb 13
I want to win the league, obviously, but we need a club capable of sustaining Championship football - otherwise we just have to watch our team beaten 3-0 every week!
A top 10 finish is success, playoffs a bonus and promotion a dream (that might come true) - even Paolo said something similar!
1STFC!
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9:09pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Park North Red
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9:09pm Thu 28 Feb 13
jayden
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9:10pm Thu 28 Feb 13
avo
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9:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh
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9:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:A Top manager with experience depends on many factors. Would they still be working so in jobs at clubs as most of the applicants were probably ex sacked managers so that statement does not come over correctly. Tisdale could be deemed a top manager with experience but I would rather have MacDonald any day of the week. Unless that statement meant they would look for a top manager who has managed at the highest level then that only left one or two possibles who were out of work like Coyle and Adkins with the latter still on gardening leave so was ruled out but I am sure both these had been sacked before so what exactly would a top manager equate to. After Di Canio it will be nice to get back to some calmness.
Di kanny oh wrote:Did I not say ill give him till end of season lol. Long enough.
who am i wrote:Caretaker manager at Villa when O'Neil left and Villa fans wanted him to stay as manager and speak very highly of him. Let's give the guy a chance and offer him our support at least.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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9:12pm Thu 28 Feb 13
QW ARE KMACS RED AND WHITE ARMY.....STFC
pcowley
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9:13pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Brainy_G93
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9:14pm Thu 28 Feb 13
sp1dersw3b
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9:15pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Also KMac's history in coaching appears one of consistency being at AV since 1995 until leaving in 2012 after Paul Lambert arrived - not likely to leave us unless he doesn't get the results.
He must also know James Collins which should help the lad.
Feeling good about this after the turmoil of the last few weeks.
Well done Jed and the board.
COYR's
WanboroughRed
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9:16pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Well done to the board on making a swift appointment.
Lets get behind Kevin Mac and his team and show the rest of League 1 that we mean business.
COYRssssssssssssss
ScottLeitch
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9:23pm Thu 28 Feb 13
old town robin
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9:24pm Thu 28 Feb 13
billbst wrote:Thought you meant John Collins there Billbst, he resign his position with Livingston tonight and is quoted as saying on his interview for scotland manager.Collins admits that he would like to take a crack at English football.
OS has burst into life. Jed statement, KMac statement and Collins on KMac. Sign of things to come?
scotland might not produce world class footballers, but their track record in management is very good. A Mac and Collins team could be sensational
ScottLeitch
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9:26pm Thu 28 Feb 13
STFC Boyo
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9:27pm Thu 28 Feb 13
SimonPrice351
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9:29pm Thu 28 Feb 13
We'll just have to see how it goes.
Welcome on board Kevin!
Davidsyrett
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9:32pm Thu 28 Feb 13
who am i wrote:Have no problem people disagreeing with me, but find it strange that a so called "season ticket holder for 10 years" is prepared to stop regularly supporting his club on the basis of this one appointment.
Davidsyrett wrote:Entitled to my option pal. After reading most of your posts these last few days obviously any option that is different to yours you can't stomach.
who am i wrote:you are wrong! wont be missed with an attitude like that.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
ScottLeitch
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9:35pm Thu 28 Feb 13
LeGod
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9:38pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Welcome Kevin to STFC and good luck in your new career and hopefully you can steer us over the line to the championship.
We are all behind you and the players.
Onwards and Upwards
old town robin
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9:39pm Thu 28 Feb 13
ScottLeitch wrote:why don't you wait and see who he brings in as his number 2, i think it might just be an ex-manager who will give him a level of support that might just blow your socks off.
the more I think about this the worse I feel.
Exmouth_red69
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9:40pm Thu 28 Feb 13
But I hope you at the dogs nut and love to play attacking football on the ground.
Good luck Kevin.
STFC_GK
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9:49pm Thu 28 Feb 13
igiwigi
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9:55pm Thu 28 Feb 13
A great player that was overlooked by PDC
umpcah
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9:55pm Thu 28 Feb 13
old town robin wrote:You`ll soon feel better if you think of some of the other possibilities ! Newell, Trollope, Buckle, etc
ScottLeitch wrote:why don't you wait and see who he brings in as his number 2, i think it might just be an ex-manager who will give him a level of support that might just blow your socks off.
the more I think about this the worse I feel.
igiwigi
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9:59pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Not hoof ball!!
igiwigi
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10:01pm Thu 28 Feb 13
umpcah
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10:01pm Thu 28 Feb 13
HardwickeRed
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10:06pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Oldhamred
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10:11pm Thu 28 Feb 13
avo wrote:Fantastic!!!!
Ol' macdonald had a team, swindon town fc, and on that pitch they were a team, swindon town fc, with a 1 goal here, a 2 goals there, here a goal, there a goal, everywhere, a tonne of goals, ol' macdonald had a team, swindon town fc.....
But you do need to get out more ;-)
the wizard
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10:25pm Thu 28 Feb 13
umpcah wrote:Yes its down to the players now to show just what we are capable of, but firstly with his experience hopefully he will get good respect from them. No doubt Miller and Ward will bring him up to speed.
It doesn`t sound as if Kevin was one of the unfortunate people watching the Bury game ! No doubt he will study player assessments at the Club and consult Ward and Miller before deciding his squad and tactics for Coventry. I reckon our lads will dig out at least one point up there. COME ON YOU REDS !
I must say I was rather impressed at the speed Jed has got into this, barely 24 hrs after our last game. I think he may have more contacts than what he has let on.
dreamofacleansheet2
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10:41pm Thu 28 Feb 13
As i aslo said the new board have out performed my expectation, another great thing.
To all those saying bring back Caddis. Seriously? Nathan Thompson would be third on my team sheet after Sir Wes and Ferry.
Have to find a picture if him to start chiselling his statue.
Nigel, Denver CO
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10:47pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Regardless, I'm still flying 5,000 miles home to Swindon for the Wallsall game next week.
Wilesy
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10:50pm Thu 28 Feb 13
the wizard wrote:Indeed the speed is impressive.
umpcah wrote:Yes its down to the players now to show just what we are capable of, but firstly with his experience hopefully he will get good respect from them. No doubt Miller and Ward will bring him up to speed.
It doesn`t sound as if Kevin was one of the unfortunate people watching the Bury game ! No doubt he will study player assessments at the Club and consult Ward and Miller before deciding his squad and tactics for Coventry. I reckon our lads will dig out at least one point up there. COME ON YOU REDS !
I must say I was rather impressed at the speed Jed has got into this, barely 24 hrs after our last game. I think he may have more contacts than what he has let on.
Clearly Jed had no difficulty in getting hold of KMac and negotiating a deal....
I wonder if Di Canio was part of the problem in selling the club?
Lots saying that no chairman will want to take a gamble on him, well maybe that put potential new STFC chairman off joining.
Obviously selling Ritchie would annoy him and there would be a good chance of him walking. To the fans the outgoing Black appearing the villain on one hand yet writing off millions on the other hand. A tweet from him to suggest the new board may be best without Di Canio.
Then the missed 5pm deadline by the new board....and then the 'attempts' to contact him the next day....
Jed obviously impressed with Black from comments made.
Hmm could it be clever manipulation from the new and old board? Was administration ever really likely?
Di kanny oh
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10:51pm Thu 28 Feb 13
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Do you know what dream I said exactly the same to my brother and brother in law on the way home after the Bury defeat. Thompson third choice after Ferry and Fods. Great player and far better than Caddis. If Cadds did come back I would put him on the wing certainly not a defender in Thomson's class. Great appointment for manager and this will be the man to steady the ship and I am feeling even better after the comments from Villa fans who have good things to say about the guy. Assistant to O'Neil for all those years will have only done this guy good and he will be a shrewd choice I am sure and thank you to the board for such a quick and clever appointment. Now we need some decent players in.
As said earlier, really chuffed with this and love to hear he can be strict.
As i aslo said the new board have out performed my expectation, another great thing.
To all those saying bring back Caddis. Seriously? Nathan Thompson would be third on my team sheet after Sir Wes and Ferry.
Have to find a picture if him to start chiselling his statue.
mancrobin
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10:52pm Thu 28 Feb 13
I think that it sounds like Kevin is going to need to lay down the ground rules early days in order to maintain fitness and focus. Might get more out of Collins as he will know him from Villa.
Looking forward to getting behind Kevin and the lads at the Ricoh on Saturday. Shame Miles ain't going to be fit to face his hometown club.
KojaktheWarg
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10:56pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Have to say... I am a huge fan of Nathan T. - Really sharp player - love watching him play.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Do you know what dream I said exactly the same to my brother and brother in law on the way home after the Bury defeat. Thompson third choice after Ferry and Fods. Great player and far better than Caddis. If Cadds did come back I would put him on the wing certainly not a defender in Thomson's class. Great appointment for manager and this will be the man to steady the ship and I am feeling even better after the comments from Villa fans who have good things to say about the guy. Assistant to O'Neil for all those years will have only done this guy good and he will be a shrewd choice I am sure and thank you to the board for such a quick and clever appointment. Now we need some decent players in.
As said earlier, really chuffed with this and love to hear he can be strict.
As i aslo said the new board have out performed my expectation, another great thing.
To all those saying bring back Caddis. Seriously? Nathan Thompson would be third on my team sheet after Sir Wes and Ferry.
Have to find a picture if him to start chiselling his statue.
Hope our Kev can see the same potential in Nathan.
35 year fan
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10:58pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh
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11:00pm Thu 28 Feb 13
ScottLeitch wrote:You need something to take your mind off it then why not grab the sun newspaper turn to page three and go and spank the monkey sure it will help you feel better.
the more I think about this the worse I feel.
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:08pm Thu 28 Feb 13
I'd like to see his brothers energy and drive in midfield too....
We were so poor against Bury change needed. No one should veer be guaranteed a first team slot.
harley red
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11:15pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Di kanny oh
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11:16pm Thu 28 Feb 13
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Yes agree little louis certainly has a good future and would have shamed some of them others on Tuesday night.
Danny/Kodak
I'd like to see his brothers energy and drive in midfield too....
We were so poor against Bury change needed. No one should veer be guaranteed a first team slot.
Di kanny oh
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11:24pm Thu 28 Feb 13
harley red wrote:Talk about writing the guy off before a ball is kicked. How do you know how much he being paid almost got the Blackburn job recently that would have been on decent money. Give the Guy a chance. Who did you want then Adkins not a chance, Coyle not a chance Tisdale yes could have got him but no thanks. Time will tell and he deserves fair crack and time to settle in. We are in the old third division please remember so why do we have to over spend on a manager does that guarantee success then.
well pay peanuts you get monkeys were is this top manager ?????????????? mid table i think ,been a season ticket holder for more years than i can remember and pi%%%d off with this,i think the board are more interested in getting live bands in the summer.
tankymorgan
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11:26pm Thu 28 Feb 13
avo wrote:That's fecking class ! Signing that on Saturday ! COYR !
Ol' macdonald had a team, swindon town fc, and on that pitch they were a team, swindon town fc, with a 1 goal here, a 2 goals there, here a goal, there a goal, everywhere, a tonne of goals, ol' macdonald had a team, swindon town fc.....
Scribblemilk
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11:39pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Under Paolo we were simply the best team in the league defensively and offensively the stats back this up, so promotion is the bar to which he should be measured, if it isn't achieved then his appointment should be considered as a failure, and we shouldn't see him here next year.
I'm not a negative person but I expect certain standards, progressive attacking football being the first priority . Kevin has hardly been around teams that have delivered this, so my first heart sank when I heard the news.
As a player he achieved little, forget Liverpool he only played 40 times for them, so his time there meant little.
The board have managed to lose the best manager in the division and appointment an ageing coach in the last chance saloon, hardly an auspicious start!
billywells
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11:39pm Thu 28 Feb 13
easternexile
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11:40pm Thu 28 Feb 13
McDonald had recently been tipped to take over at Championship Blackburn and Forest.
To those who feel he has had no managerial experience think of the success those others with no previous experience had at Swindon. Macari, Ardiles, Hoddle, McMahon. They all achieved a promotion or two (if we forget how the FL shafted Town after Ardiles' triumph at Wembley)
McDonald has the advantage of years of being an assistant at Prem level as well as short spells in charge. He seems to have loads of respect.
As for a so called supporter threatening to not renew a season ticket.... best stay away. You are the sort of supporter not needed.
FORZASTFC
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11:43pm Thu 28 Feb 13
We are completely behind you!
Great appointment Jed, didn't see this one coming, but I like it very much. :-)
Di kanny oh
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11:44pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Scribblemilk wrote:52 is ageing blimey no hope for me then.
I'm shocked at how much positive support there is for Kevin, as in my eyes this is a deeply uninspiring appointment, he is neither an old head in terms of managerial experience or a new up an coming manager. This appears to be another Malpas or Hart appointment.
Under Paolo we were simply the best team in the league defensively and offensively the stats back this up, so promotion is the bar to which he should be measured, if it isn't achieved then his appointment should be considered as a failure, and we shouldn't see him here next year.
I'm not a negative person but I expect certain standards, progressive attacking football being the first priority . Kevin has hardly been around teams that have delivered this, so my first heart sank when I heard the news.
As a player he achieved little, forget Liverpool he only played 40 times for them, so his time there meant little.
The board have managed to lose the best manager in the division and appointment an ageing coach in the last chance saloon, hardly an auspicious start!
donaldslovechild
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11:59pm Thu 28 Feb 13
'underwhelmed' as posted earlier and as for 'great contacts' two years out is an eternity in football. Still in mourning for Paolo so probably not thinking straight but the wow factor is missing and desperation is creeping into some posters comments after the debacle of Tuesday night.
I really, really hope I am wrong but I might have to go back on the valium because things don't look great at the moment (probably glass half empty).
sp1dersw3b
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12:06am Fri 1 Mar 13
donaldslovechild wrote:He left the Villa in May 2012 - 9 months ago.
Genuinely wish the guy well but i have to echo a number of other posters and add, where has he been for two years?? and why??
'underwhelmed' as posted earlier and as for 'great contacts' two years out is an eternity in football. Still in mourning for Paolo so probably not thinking straight but the wow factor is missing and desperation is creeping into some posters comments after the debacle of Tuesday night.
I really, really hope I am wrong but I might have to go back on the valium because things don't look great at the moment (probably glass half empty).
Does this make you feel a tad better?
donaldslovechild
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12:10am Fri 1 Mar 13
sp1dersw3b wrote:I think it's me hormones or it could be my crap research. Thanks anyway and really trying to go onwards and upwards-honestly!!
donaldslovechild wrote:He left the Villa in May 2012 - 9 months ago.
Genuinely wish the guy well but i have to echo a number of other posters and add, where has he been for two years?? and why??
'underwhelmed' as posted earlier and as for 'great contacts' two years out is an eternity in football. Still in mourning for Paolo so probably not thinking straight but the wow factor is missing and desperation is creeping into some posters comments after the debacle of Tuesday night.
I really, really hope I am wrong but I might have to go back on the valium because things don't look great at the moment (probably glass half empty).
Does this make you feel a tad better?
sp1dersw3b
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12:12am Fri 1 Mar 13
donaldslovechild wrote:The glass is filling up - goodnight!
sp1dersw3b wrote:I think it's me hormones or it could be my crap research. Thanks anyway and really trying to go onwards and upwards-honestly!!
donaldslovechild wrote:He left the Villa in May 2012 - 9 months ago.
Genuinely wish the guy well but i have to echo a number of other posters and add, where has he been for two years?? and why??
'underwhelmed' as posted earlier and as for 'great contacts' two years out is an eternity in football. Still in mourning for Paolo so probably not thinking straight but the wow factor is missing and desperation is creeping into some posters comments after the debacle of Tuesday night.
I really, really hope I am wrong but I might have to go back on the valium because things don't look great at the moment (probably glass half empty).
Does this make you feel a tad better?
Di kanny oh
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12:15am Fri 1 Mar 13
donaldslovechild wrote:I think we were spoiled by having Di Canio as manager but as good as he was he did have some major flaws just look at Leon Clarke who has not stopped scoring, Caddis playing in the championship, Little Luke Rooney who played well after coming on late on Tuesday, all players that had crossed the a man with a bigger ego than our club.Many nice moments but also many bad times with the time that stuck in my memory when De Vita was heading off the pitch before the fourth officials board had gone up in one game that was just shocking to see. Paolo was a bully and ruled by fear and yes it seemed to work but blew a massive budget getting us in this position and I would always ask just how many other lesser managers could have has the same success with all that money.
Genuinely wish the guy well but i have to echo a number of other posters and add, where has he been for two years?? and why??
'underwhelmed' as posted earlier and as for 'great contacts' two years out is an eternity in football. Still in mourning for Paolo so probably not thinking straight but the wow factor is missing and desperation is creeping into some posters comments after the debacle of Tuesday night.
I really, really hope I am wrong but I might have to go back on the valium because things don't look great at the moment (probably glass half empty).
joey butler
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1:28am Fri 1 Mar 13
Scribblemilk wrote:Have you got nothing better to do Phil Spencer?
I'm shocked at how much positive support there is for Kevin, as in my eyes this is a deeply uninspiring appointment, he is neither an old head in terms of managerial experience or a new up an coming manager. This appears to be another Malpas or Hart appointment.
Under Paolo we were simply the best team in the league defensively and offensively the stats back this up, so promotion is the bar to which he should be measured, if it isn't achieved then his appointment should be considered as a failure, and we shouldn't see him here next year.
I'm not a negative person but I expect certain standards, progressive attacking football being the first priority . Kevin has hardly been around teams that have delivered this, so my first heart sank when I heard the news.
As a player he achieved little, forget Liverpool he only played 40 times for them, so his time there meant little.
The board have managed to lose the best manager in the division and appointment an ageing coach in the last chance saloon, hardly an auspicious start!
stfcpaul
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2:23am Fri 1 Mar 13
Make that seriously underwhelmed!
Can't wait for the loan signings to arrive from Villa, in fact I wouldn't even want their first team players here!
Not a good start from the board especially after they promised a top class manager with experience?
I await the board's explanation of that statement to this appointment!
Huge huge gamble when so close to promotion!
stfcpaul
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2:27am Fri 1 Mar 13
Pheweeeee!
It's a March fool joke!
castle9
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6:55am Fri 1 Mar 13
Scribblemilk wrote:"I'm not a negative person" Really???
I'm shocked at how much positive support there is for Kevin, as in my eyes this is a deeply uninspiring appointment, he is neither an old head in terms of managerial experience or a new up an coming manager. This appears to be another Malpas or Hart appointment.
Under Paolo we were simply the best team in the league defensively and offensively the stats back this up, so promotion is the bar to which he should be measured, if it isn't achieved then his appointment should be considered as a failure, and we shouldn't see him here next year.
I'm not a negative person but I expect certain standards, progressive attacking football being the first priority . Kevin has hardly been around teams that have delivered this, so my first heart sank when I heard the news.
As a player he achieved little, forget Liverpool he only played 40 times for them, so his time there meant little.
The board have managed to lose the best manager in the division and appointment an ageing coach in the last chance saloon, hardly an auspicious start!
Read your post again.
albatross
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6:58am Fri 1 Mar 13
who am i wrote:My thoughts exactly. He may turn out to be a great manager but it is still a massive gamble given where we are in the league. He has only acted as a caretaker manager and manager of the Republic of Ireland reserves so very little proper management experience. The new owners aren't filling me with confidence so their performance so far.
Hmm not sure about this. First off didn't the new board say in their press conference. We will be appointing a top manager with experience ? Well failed on both counts. I could understand if t was beginning of season but this is a HUGE gamble when we are pushing for promotion. The guy has plenty of experience in coaching but coaching and managing are two different things. I will now wait until end of season before I renew my season ticket it might well be the first time in ten years that I pick and choose games next season. Well jed what's it like too wipe five hundred season tickets off with one stroke? I hope I'm wrong I really do.
stokes_stfc
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7:23am Fri 1 Mar 13
Anyway, I hope Kevin does well and wish him all the best.
ScottLeitch
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7:59am Fri 1 Mar 13
EastleazeRed
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9:17am Fri 1 Mar 13
ScottLeitch wrote:Just out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 games
EastleazeRed
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9:19am Fri 1 Mar 13
hertz
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9:23am Fri 1 Mar 13
ScottLeitch
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9:27am Fri 1 Mar 13
EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.
ScottLeitch wrote:Just out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 games
burley01rs
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9:39am Fri 1 Mar 13
castle9
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10:44am Fri 1 Mar 13
ScottLeitch wrote:When are people like you going to get real? Have the recent goings on at the County Ground taught you nothing?
EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.
ScottLeitch wrote:Just out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 games
We have to live within our means, we do not have billionnaire backing, nor do we have huge crowds - therefore we have to cut our cloth accordingly or we will go bust. That goes for managers and players.
This is an excellent appointment and a superb bit of decisive business by the Board.
Going tomorrow?
Penhill54
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11:02am Fri 1 Mar 13
castle9 wrote:Quite agree Castle. I don't live in Swindon but I have a work colleague who is an Aston Villa fan and he rates this guy. Thats good enough for me to give him a chance. Yes, maybe there is a bit of 'its done on the cheap' but we needed someone in quick and we don't have money to waste paying out compensation. I for one will be right behind him as I would have been with any appointmenmt, becaise it is the club I support, not the individual. If he gets us up this year, he will be a hero and pdc can be consigned to history. I was a fan of pdc but I was concerned about the money he spent on players, who when he bought them, he told us how good they were, only for him to be slagging them off in public weeks later, telling us they weren't good enough. But he never took the blame! Who signed them, him or ?
ScottLeitch wrote:When are people like you going to get real? Have the recent goings on at the County Ground taught you nothing? We have to live within our means, we do not have billionnaire backing, nor do we have huge crowds - therefore we have to cut our cloth accordingly or we will go bust. That goes for managers and players. This is an excellent appointment and a superb bit of decisive business by the Board. Going tomorrow?EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.ScottLeitch wrote: Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 gamesJust out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
ScottLeitch
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12:42pm Fri 1 Mar 13
castle9 wrote:Its just a difference of opinion, some people such as yourself have little ambition, which is fine. Yes I will be there tommorow :). I have said I hope he does well but at this stage im not impressed.
ScottLeitch wrote:When are people like you going to get real? Have the recent goings on at the County Ground taught you nothing? We have to live within our means, we do not have billionnaire backing, nor do we have huge crowds - therefore we have to cut our cloth accordingly or we will go bust. That goes for managers and players. This is an excellent appointment and a superb bit of decisive business by the Board. Going tomorrow?EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.ScottLeitch wrote: Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 gamesJust out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
Pewsham Red
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1:19pm Fri 1 Mar 13
ScottLeitch wrote:Inclined to agree with you Scott Leitch and not sure how this can be described as an excellent appointment and superb business yet. Surely time will tell.
castle9 wrote:Its just a difference of opinion, some people such as yourself have little ambition, which is fine. Yes I will be there tommorow :). I have said I hope he does well but at this stage im not impressed.ScottLeitch wrote:When are people like you going to get real? Have the recent goings on at the County Ground taught you nothing? We have to live within our means, we do not have billionnaire backing, nor do we have huge crowds - therefore we have to cut our cloth accordingly or we will go bust. That goes for managers and players. This is an excellent appointment and a superb bit of decisive business by the Board. Going tomorrow?EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.ScottLeitch wrote: Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 gamesJust out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
A bit underwhelmed but that isn't to say he is not going to get my full support as will the team tomorrow at Coventry. I too will be there.
STFCman&boy1973
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1:56pm Fri 1 Mar 13
Kevin MacDonald, my new found God,
Welcome to SN1, ooh I better not Call it that, because that's right...lmso
3 points please, I will settle for a draw though...
COYMRs
castle9
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2:34pm Fri 1 Mar 13
ScottLeitch wrote:I have realistic ambition, given our constraints.
castle9 wrote:Its just a difference of opinion, some people such as yourself have little ambition, which is fine. Yes I will be there tommorow :). I have said I hope he does well but at this stage im not impressed.
ScottLeitch wrote:When are people like you going to get real? Have the recent goings on at the County Ground taught you nothing? We have to live within our means, we do not have billionnaire backing, nor do we have huge crowds - therefore we have to cut our cloth accordingly or we will go bust. That goes for managers and players. This is an excellent appointment and a superb bit of decisive business by the Board. Going tomorrow?EastleazeRed wrote:Possibly Coppell. I feel this appointment shows a lack of ambition and was clearly done on the cheap (no compensation etc.). But hopefully he starts well and does a good job. But the next 3 games for him are make or break with the fans. Also waiting to see if the board back him with some loan signings. So all in all next week will be an interesting one.ScottLeitch wrote: Good luck Kevin, you've got 3 gamesJust out of curiosity , who did you want then ?
Can't see why Coppell would have been a better bet - anyone that settles for Director of Football at Crawley must have lost all ambition...

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8:06pm Thu 28 Feb 13
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