McCrory happy to hand out new deals... if MacDonald agrees (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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SWINDON TOWN: McCrory happy to hand out new deals... if MacDonald agrees
6:00am Tuesday 5th March 2013 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Jed McCrory
SWINDON Town chairman Jed McCrory has stressed he will do all he can to keep the out-of-contract members of the Robins’ squad at the County Ground this summer, provided manager Kevin MacDonald is happy to have them.
Nine players will see their current deals with the Wiltshire outfit expire at the end of the campaign but with all the recent turbulence around the club none have as yet been approached with a view to negotiating new terms.
As it stands, Simon Ferry, Alan McCormack, Joe Devera, Aden Flint, Tommy Miller, Raffa De Vita, Nathan Thompson, Miles Storey and Leigh Bedwell could all move on in a little under four months’ time, but McCrory is keen to hold on to some of his most prized assets as long as MacDonald is in agreement.
“That’ll be Kevin telling me,” he told the Advertiser. ”He will be evaluating the situation over the next couple of weeks. I have spoke to Darren (Ward) and Tommy and explained to them that with a new manager coming in that will be his decision.
“We don’t want anyone to leave the club, I certainly don’t want anyone to leave the club - I’d like everyone to stay together in the team and move forward as a team but that will be the manager’s decision.
“Some of them may want to leave, hopefully not but they may well want to and we’re going to have to brace ourselves for that if that’s the case. We will endeavour to keep everyone here that the manager wants to keep.”
Meanwhile, it has emerged that Nigel Worthington and Les Ferdinand had both put themselves forward as the potential next manager of Swindon before McCrory handed the job to MacDonald last week.
Comments(117)
Paul Maslin
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6:41am Tue 5 Mar 13
Thank god we have Big Mac and not Nigel Worthington!!! PHEW!!!!
Rhs Boydy
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6:53am Tue 5 Mar 13
bhred
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7:04am Tue 5 Mar 13
Possibles Devera, Rafa, Bedwell (I can't remember seeing him play so not sure)
Thanks but no thanks Tommy Miller
Haydonender
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7:18am Tue 5 Mar 13
Think Macca, Miller and Raffa depends on whether we go up or not for me. They have something to offer as part of a squad at this level but not sure they are championship quality.
That said, we could surely get a fee for all of those if they were contracted so it might be worth signing them all on a 1 year contract and then seeing who we can bring in with a view to selling them late on in the summer/january if we bring in better.
tally38
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7:42am Tue 5 Mar 13
bhred wrote:de vita you are having a laugh he should be the first out
Definites for me would be Ferry, McCormack, Flint (believe he'll get better)Thompson, Storey (one for the future)
Possibles Devera, Rafa, Bedwell (I can't remember seeing him play so not sure)
Thanks but no thanks Tommy Miller
old town robin
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7:49am Tue 5 Mar 13
I think the old management have handled this really badly, players like Ferry and Thompson should have been secured at the end of last year, their agents will be puttng the feelers out elsewhere for sure. Just hope when Wesleys contract is nearing the end the new management don't wait until the last minute.
old town robin
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8:04am Tue 5 Mar 13
Haydonender wrote:The only player that might be happy with a one year deal would be Miller, because of his age, If we don't offer 2 years or more, they will go to elsewhere for a better deal. I would like to see Ferry and Thompson on 3 year deals, that's what B'muff gave to Ritchie and they are so key to our future if we are playing at a higher level.
Ferry, Thompson and Storey MUST be kept. Would like to see Devera and Flint too. Don't really know about Bedwell as never seen him play.
Think Macca, Miller and Raffa depends on whether we go up or not for me. They have something to offer as part of a squad at this level but not sure they are championship quality.
That said, we could surely get a fee for all of those if they were contracted so it might be worth signing them all on a 1 year contract and then seeing who we can bring in with a view to selling them late on in the summer/january if we bring in better.
I guess what KMac will have to think about is once the budget is set and let us assume it will be the same as this season, if we have a squad of say 25 and he wants to bring in 5 new players, then 5 will have to go. So I think it is inevidible that some will not have their contracts renewed. Question is if we go up which ones will be good enough for that level because apart from Miller and maybe Macca none of them have ever played higher than div 1.
Rebel_phish
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8:04am Tue 5 Mar 13
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
peatmoor pirate
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8:07am Tue 5 Mar 13
Rebel_phish wrote:Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough.
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
NORTH STAND
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8:11am Tue 5 Mar 13
Chish and Fips
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8:13am Tue 5 Mar 13
peatmoor pirate wrote:and me 100% - we don't need any more negatives - lets build on the positives which hopefully there will be plenty.
Rebel_phish wrote:Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough.
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
Graham8181
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8:13am Tue 5 Mar 13
peatmoor pirate wrote:Ditto
Rebel_phish wrote:Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough.
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
London Red
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8:18am Tue 5 Mar 13
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Ferry was on a 3 year deal - what's the point of that if you then renew it half way through?
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Also you then have signin on and agent fees to pay as well as a likely pay rise
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Now is the right time when he is in his last year to extend it - max existing deal and minimise extra costs
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Also we had only just come up and were looking at building a squad to challenge at the top - why waste time and money on players already contracted ahead of new recruits?
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Agree Miller potentially most at risk as will be 35 - maybe a player coach role?
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Agree with Haydoner depends on league who should be tied down or not
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But Ferry and Thompson are a must no matter what!
London Red
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8:21am Tue 5 Mar 13
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Ferry was on a 3 year deal - what's the point of that if you then renew it half way through?
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Also you then have signing on and agent fees to pay as well as a likely pay rise
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Now is the right time when he is in his last year - max existing deal and minimise extra costs
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Also we had only just come up and were looking at building a squad to challenge at the top - why waste time and money on players already contracted ahead of new recruits?
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Agree Miller potentially most at risk as will be 35 - maybe a player coach role?
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Agree with Haydoner depends on league who should be tied down or not
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But Ferry and Thompson are a must no matter what!
arkells
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9:12am Tue 5 Mar 13
Graham8181 wrote:2nd ditto
peatmoor pirate wrote:Ditto
Rebel_phish wrote:Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough.
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
Town Of The Future
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9:13am Tue 5 Mar 13
Only the manager and player can decide on who's staying and who isn't and that can only be done when they know what division they will be playing in, especially as that is also likely to affect finances.
That said, i'm not worried about keeping players with 'no experience at a higher level'.
Most promoted teams keep the bulk of their squad together, and just improve on it. I dont know any team that goes out and buys eleven new players upon promotion, and many great players have come up through the leagues via transfers or with their promoted clubs.
Look kat the old Wimbledon for an example, and also point at player like Austin, who had never played at our level, and certainly never at Championship level. Not done too badly though has he?
stfcflag
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9:15am Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den!
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9:28am Tue 5 Mar 13
jam1
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9:36am Tue 5 Mar 13
arkells wrote:Mmmmmmmm Hmmmmmmmmmm
Graham8181 wrote:2nd ditto
peatmoor pirate wrote:Ditto
Rebel_phish wrote:Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough.
I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them,
No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line.
When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it.
Rant over.
Stilloyal
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9:37am Tue 5 Mar 13
arkells wrote:That's four yes's , you're through to the next round.
Graham8181 wrote:2nd dittopeatmoor pirate wrote:DittoRebel_phish wrote: I hate all this speculation of who people want in/out, it undermines the unity of the squad. There is only two people who will know whats happening; the manager and the player. And imo thats more than enough. I know it happens every year, but lets stay focused on this season and get to the end of it, then we'll all have a much clearer picture as to what will need to be done for the next campagne. I am not saying, dont do anything about the contracts, just that it should be left to the ones that can do something about them, No more talk about wanting X,Y & Z out, lets keep A,B & C. We need the team to be united, focused and as one to get across the finishing line. When that jobs done, you can all run rampant and let the rumours fly. Until then, kindly zip it. Rant over.Well said Rebel_phish, agree 100%.
Ermmm , I mean ditto.
MITTED
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9:55am Tue 5 Mar 13
Wilesy
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10:18am Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh
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11:36am Tue 5 Mar 13
Stilloyal
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11:41am Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh
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11:48am Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red
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11:53am Tue 5 Mar 13
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I can't get there that early but if others on here could we may get some answers to some outstanding questions
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The main one being how much debt actually remains in the club - is it just the £1.5m loans from Sir Arbib and Black against the leasehold?
We are PANTS
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12:00pm Tue 5 Mar 13
tally38 wrote:tw#t!!
bhred wrote:de vita you are having a laugh he should be the first out
Definites for me would be Ferry, McCormack, Flint (believe he'll get better)Thompson, Storey (one for the future)
Possibles Devera, Rafa, Bedwell (I can't remember seeing him play so not sure)
Thanks but no thanks Tommy Miller
Oxon-Red
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12:06pm Tue 5 Mar 13
If in league 1 then all the players have proved they can perform at the current level so it may be their own decisions to go.
If in the champ then Ferry, Devera, Flint, Thommo and Storey are definites for me. All still young and plenty of room for improvement.
Also like to see Miller and Macca retained. Both provide experience, have been there before and will probably settle for a year at a time.
Bedwell can't be sure as never seen him play so tricky. As we are looking at an under 21 side next season it could be good business to retain him and find out through the U21s.
The only one I am not sure about is Raffa. Good ball skills but is he quick enough as a winger or strong enough to be a main striker ?
Not my decision fortunately and I trust Macca (K) will make the right decisions in time.
COYMR
We are PANTS
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12:20pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den!
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12:56pm Tue 5 Mar 13
davel4848
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1:47pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
Swindon1984
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1:49pm Tue 5 Mar 13
We are PANTS wrote:Rafa's certainly not the worst player we have so not sure why the comment about him being the first one we should get rid of - decent player on the wing and pops up with a few goals as well.
tally38 wrote:tw#t!!bhred wrote: Definites for me would be Ferry, McCormack, Flint (believe he'll get better)Thompson, Storey (one for the future) Possibles Devera, Rafa, Bedwell (I can't remember seeing him play so not sure) Thanks but no thanks Tommy Millerde vita you are having a laugh he should be the first out
Navarro (know he's not involved in this yet but just saying as he was mentioned) sounded like a good signing before he came here but apart from the win over Brighton hasn't had many good games, and wouldn't start now unless we were stretched.
Flint and Devera got to be worth keeping, Flint has huge potential and Devera is solid, and knows what's expected of him here - no point in trying to replace him unless we were bringing in better than what we have.
Ferry - definitely.
Thompson - ditto.
Storey - massive potential, ditto again.
Would like to see McCormack stay, always gives his best and his breaks out of defense are a joy to watch.
Miller - tries hard and a decent player, possibly not championship quality at this stage in his career though (should we go up)
Bedwell - depends on the opportunities he's going to get, Wes owns the goalkeeping slot at the moment so might be an idea if we had someone who could push him and keep him on his toes, as well as providing cover.
Highworth red
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2:20pm Tue 5 Mar 13
SimonPrice351
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2:39pm Tue 5 Mar 13
**** if I missed it, had meant to tell the coaching staff about an ex Sporting Lisbon player who is looking for a club here.
If the club is looking for a few trialists, I can send them a list - my user name here @ gmail.com.
Anyway, I am sure that Kevin will be a good pair of hands and I'm feeling a bit more positive than recently. Also, the Board are beginning to grow on me.
What's all this about Bumfluff having problems? Has unsteady Eddie been mouthing off again at The Seward?
smirg kcab
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2:39pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Agree with highworth raffa very under rated by many, just my opinion
O&u
Oxon-Red
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2:58pm Tue 5 Mar 13
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
Oi Den!
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3:02pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
the wizard
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3:10pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Funnily enough I was only thinking in broader terms, given the pace in which things have been done over recent weeks I was surprised as opposed to disappointed some loans hadn't been announced by today. My next thought was that perhaps SuperMac is spending more time sensibly evaluating who we have already and what they can do rather than plunging straight into the market aimlessly just because a budget is available which makes far better sense of which I whole heartedly approve.
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
davel4848
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3:19pm Tue 5 Mar 13
the wizard wrote:Totally agree Wiz. No need to rush for Pack, Green or anyone else. Yes, Pack would be a good signing but a little prudence here is what we need.
Oi Den! wrote:Funnily enough I was only thinking in broader terms, given the pace in which things have been done over recent weeks I was surprised as opposed to disappointed some loans hadn't been announced by today. My next thought was that perhaps SuperMac is spending more time sensibly evaluating who we have already and what they can do rather than plunging straight into the market aimlessly just because a budget is available which makes far better sense of which I whole heartedly approve.
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
Oldhamred
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3:30pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oxon-Red wrote:March 2013 has started pretty well if you ask me.
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
It's the Month that keeps giving.
;-)
stigger
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3:34pm Tue 5 Mar 13
mallorca
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3:35pm Tue 5 Mar 13
The russians if they were to withdraw financial support would be bad for the club.
OK they got MR for good price however that money saved our Bacon.
I for one wish them well.
Any news on incoming loanees???? or is KV still looking at options.
Another worry is this business with Turner of Shrewsbury saying we aing stumped up a further 20k is this true:::::
Also Pdc gone so qiet ref suing us
Oxon-Red
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3:42pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
Rebel_phish
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3:46pm Tue 5 Mar 13
A striker the likes of Lineker didn't do much tracking back but his strike rate was phenominal. Paul Ince was running all over the place, Mick Mills was very dogged at the back.
Here at the Town, we definately have a mix of all types, I'll let others decide which players are in which catagory. Some might also add that we have a few donkeys.
But lets be clear, a team full of thoroughbreds ain't gonna get us over the line and a team full of cart-horses ain't gonna get many goals.
It's all about the right balance. Don't dismiss the cart-horse in favour of the race-horse, cos without one the other can't perform.
avo
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3:53pm Tue 5 Mar 13
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MaCormack, another must keep, effectively being vesatile enough to pretty much play anywhere across the back four and midfield.
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Got to keep Flint at all costs, if for no other reason thatn he's just become a client of mine!! I don't want to lose him 6 months after adding him to my database!!
mollypolly
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3:55pm Tue 5 Mar 13
P*ssed Off
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4:03pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Couldn't agree more. There are some people that sit near us in the DR Stand (you idiots will know who you are, as will everyone else who sits around you), that aparat for Macca, call Ferry - Fez and Fezza, Wes gets called Wezzo, Williams gets Willo, Roberts - Robbo (last two acceptable) - the rest of the team just get called all sorts of names, some better than others. Could be more explicit with some more O's and A's but can't be *rsed - just felt like responding to the aother post and showing my support !!
Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit daft to refer to everyone whose name begins with Mc or Mac as "Macca"? I blame Paul McCartney. I think someone used it for him about 30 years ago and it seemed to spread from there. It sounds horrible anyway - like someone preparing to have a good spit!
Rebel_phish
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4:11pm Tue 5 Mar 13
mollypolly wrote::-))
All the talk about horses is making me hungry.
SimonPrice351
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4:34pm Tue 5 Mar 13
He is a fox-in-the-box striker who scores goals, same as Gary Lineker was.
Raffa's a handy player and I think we should keep him. Hope we can keep hold of Miles Storey as well with Arsenal sniffing about.
Afcb4life
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4:38pm Tue 5 Mar 13
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
Afcb4life
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4:41pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you tool
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
Rebel_phish
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4:45pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:Ooooo Lovely......
Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you tool
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
Banter fodder
the wizard
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5:00pm Tue 5 Mar 13
mallorca wrote:Mallorca,
As for Bournemouth would no wish that n them at all.
The russians if they were to withdraw financial support would be bad for the club.
OK they got MR for good price however that money saved our Bacon.
I for one wish them well.
Any news on incoming loanees???? or is KV still looking at options.
Another worry is this business with Turner of Shrewsbury saying we aing stumped up a further 20k is this true:::::
Also Pdc gone so qiet ref suing us
I asked the question yesterday that as he has gone so quiet has his contract been paid discretely. However that said, he set out a new contract and it expired and he walked, perhaps his infamous legal team have informed him he has no legs to stand on. I ask this though, did Phil Spencer have any of the dealings that saw M. Ritchie leave, if so, either he did the dirty on PDC, or if he didn't PDC's argument falls flat on its face, as he WOULD have known about the deal.
Pewsham Red
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5:01pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:Maybe because we can spell his name properly, although judging by previous posts I suspect mis-spelling is the least of your problems.
Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you tool
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
By all means add to the debate (although this does seem beyond you) but your childish babbling is getting a little tiresome.
BournemouthRobin
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5:27pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:Porchester school bell just gone then Afcb4death????
Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you tool
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
Hows your skating back to Hamworthy?
Anyone notice he is only here during school dinner time or 'hometime'. Don't worry though folks, he will be (un)safely tucked up in his pit in Hamworthy by 10pm!!
PS - Afcb4death - you have still not done your homework that was set yesterday, only a D for your work today - more originality is required!!
PPS - Only restructuring staff - really??? I understand the fans are very upset with some of the departures, highly respected members of AFCB etc????
DarrenSTFCRomain
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5:52pm Tue 5 Mar 13
BournemouthRobin wrote:I HOPE ALL THE PLAYERS RESIGN AS THEY ARE A BIG PART OF STFC....
Afcb4life wrote:Porchester school bell just gone then Afcb4death???? Hows your skating back to Hamworthy? Anyone notice he is only here during school dinner time or 'hometime'. Don't worry though folks, he will be (un)safely tucked up in his pit in Hamworthy by 10pm!! PS - Afcb4death - you have still not done your homework that was set yesterday, only a D for your work today - more originality is required!! PPS - Only restructuring staff - really??? I understand the fans are very upset with some of the departures, highly respected members of AFCB etc????Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you toolOi Den! wrote:Hi Den, Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions. It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have... The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on. COYMROxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
swwindon61uk
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6:05pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Simon Ferry - yes
Alan McCormack - no,love his enthusiasm but i think one step to far.
Joe Devera - yes,IMO a quality defender.
Aden Flint - maybe,at this present time i would say no because of hi rashness and hoof ball, but he can improve like he has since he has been with us.
Tommy Miller - no,father time catching up with him.
Raffa De Vita - yes,improved this season in a higher division and maybe he can in the Championship,either way a quality squad player.
Nathan Thompson - yes, quality plain and simple and our good future.
Miles Storey - yes,injury hit this season,hopefully he can still make progress and at worst another decent squad player in either division.
Leigh Bedwell - don't know,not seen enough of him.
swwindon61uk
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6:11pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:By the way it is Ritchie,why don't you ask Matt whether he wanted to leave or not?
Oxon-Red wrote:Only restructuring the staff why would Richie want to come and play for a crap club like Swindon get real you tool
Oi Den! wrote:Hi Den,
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...davel4848 wrote: It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff. If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-) COYMR
Yes I understand that that is what has been reported but in December most of us were blissfully unaware of Black's intentions.
It shows how vunerable clubs can be and with the chairman they have...
The Ritchie comment was 'tongue in cheek' and aimed at 2 or 3 of their fans that were giving it large on here over the last few weeks. Maybe they will think twice from now on.
COYMR
swwindon61uk
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6:18pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Lambourn Red
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7:00pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:POP
Not one of them would get into the cherries squad
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
The sound of the Cherries bubble bursting . Now is the time to be an undertaker in bournemouth all the coffin dodgers will be having coronories at there impending implosion.
Cookie43
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7:08pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:Ha ha ha.
Not one of them would get into the cherries squad
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
How many straight defeats is it?
You should stop your obsession with swindon you sad sad tw.t.
Rumour is the Russians have fallen out big time with your mental chairman!!
Hence so many staff being shown the door.
Plus they not happy with 4!! Straight defeats and you throwing your season away!!!
By the way why are you so obsessed with our club your always here
Can you answer a question for me
Yesterday you called us "in breads"
What is this as I never been in a loaf of bread in my life.
I am sure you meant inbred my little uneducated Chav!!!
Di kanny oh
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7:19pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life wrote:Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha give us a laugh you Bornmuffer Tw*t. All your spouting off at the lip is going to come tumbling down on your puny little head Ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Four defeats and counting big heady how.
Not one of them would get into the cherries squad
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
the wizard
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8:18pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Oh Howe the almost mighty have fallen, LOL.
Oxon-Red wrote:Sounds like he's not pulling out but has told Mitchell to run a tighter ship. You never know though...
davel4848 wrote:If the Russian money man is pulling out they are likely to be in deep brown stuff.
It looks like Bournemouth's problems are just beginning. Non playing staff being pushed out of the door and rumours about a rift between the Russian money man and the Chairman.
If it is the start of the end we could offer to take Ritchie on loan to help reduce their wage bill. Could also be a fire sale so we could offer £300,000 for him :-)
COYMR
old town robin
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8:23pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Lambourn Red wrote:ha, Ha, sick but I like it, doh!
Afcb4life wrote:POP
Not one of them would get into the cherries squad
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
The sound of the Cherries bubble bursting . Now is the time to be an undertaker in bournemouth all the coffin dodgers will be having coronories at there impending implosion.
spectacles testicals wallet watch
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8:36pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin
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8:42pm Tue 5 Mar 13
therock4u
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8:45pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin wrote:Me thinks he is a secret Brigton fan but has been banned from their forums.
Lambourn Red wrote:ha, Ha, sick but I like it, doh!
Afcb4life wrote:POP
Not one of them would get into the cherries squad
all poor players looks like relagation battle for you next year
The sound of the Cherries bubble bursting . Now is the time to be an undertaker in bournemouth all the coffin dodgers will be having coronories at there impending implosion.
For me as his comments go would indicate that his afcb All Football Comes 1st at Brighton.
They are a far bigger club than the cherries and always will be,i think thats his problem.
Very juvenille in his comments and spelling, so maybe he is typing with one hand while the other one is jogging the bedsheets. Wonder how he explains the starch like stuff to his mum??
We at Swindon do not wish Bournemouth to go through what has happened at Swindon. We don't wish that on any club, well maybe just one that's the one down the A420.
the wizard
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8:48pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin wrote:The rumour at the weekend was PDC has applied for the job, the ultimate act of spite and vengeance ? saving grace is they have NO MONEY, lol.
So for the good news, the yellows are 0-4 down at half time, P45 for their manager in the morning. Doncaster behind at 1/2 time to MK Dons big result for us if it stays that way. Just need Stevenage to do the business in the second half against Brentford
spectacles testicals wallet watch
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8:52pm Tue 5 Mar 13
the wizard wrote:Wiz if he went to them 2 things are certain,
old town robin wrote:The rumour at the weekend was PDC has applied for the job, the ultimate act of spite and vengeance ? saving grace is they have NO MONEY, lol.
So for the good news, the yellows are 0-4 down at half time, P45 for their manager in the morning. Doncaster behind at 1/2 time to MK Dons big result for us if it stays that way. Just need Stevenage to do the business in the second half against Brentford
Firstly he would never be welcomed again at our club,
Secondly his record in derby mathces is pump so IF IF IF we ever met during his tenure we could guarantee all he points.
spectacles testicals wallet watch
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8:57pm Tue 5 Mar 13
That said if they manage one this half they will no doubt score the bugger.
They are beatable and we can do them at the keep moat
old town robin
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9:10pm Tue 5 Mar 13
spectacles testicals wallet watch wrote:Doncaster 0-2 down now, need stevenage to step up against the bees
Looking at the BBC stats just like at our place Donny are shocking they have not registered a single shot let alone any on target!!!
That said if they manage one this half they will no doubt score the bugger.
They are beatable and we can do them at the keep moat
Di kanny oh
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9:12pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh
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9:18pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin
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9:19pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin wrote:Yessss, Stevenage doing us a favour on 75 mins,1-0 please let it stay this way!!!!!!!!!!!!
spectacles testicals wallet watch wrote:Doncaster 0-2 down now, need stevenage to step up against the bees
Looking at the BBC stats just like at our place Donny are shocking they have not registered a single shot let alone any on target!!!
That said if they manage one this half they will no doubt score the bugger.
They are beatable and we can do them at the keep moat
bearwoodred
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9:19pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin
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9:32pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh
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9:32pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Rebel_phish
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9:33pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Rebel_phish
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9:38pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin
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9:39pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh
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9:41pm Tue 5 Mar 13
EastleazeRed
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9:45pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Di kanny oh wrote:Walsall will be a tough game Saturday , good manager there turning things around . Hopefully KM will have em fired up !
Brentford and Donny both lost great results for Town bring on Walsall just can't wait. Gets better with the Pox getting hammered 4-0 at home oh dear may have to go on the Poxford Mail and take the urine.
Oi Den!
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9:49pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin
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9:50pm Tue 5 Mar 13
COYR's
Rebel_phish
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9:52pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Wish we were away though. 9 pts last 3 away, 2 pts last 3 home
Di kanny oh
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9:53pm Tue 5 Mar 13
EastleazeRed wrote:It certainly will but I feel our players are cheesed off with Di Gonio trying to take all the credit from our position in the league and will be fired up for the rest of the season and will be up for it Saturday for sure I reckon a great game is in store and need the fans to turn out and rock the County Ground.
Di kanny oh wrote:Walsall will be a tough game Saturday , good manager there turning things around . Hopefully KM will have em fired up !
Brentford and Donny both lost great results for Town bring on Walsall just can't wait. Gets better with the Pox getting hammered 4-0 at home oh dear may have to go on the Poxford Mail and take the urine.
London Red
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9:55pm Tue 5 Mar 13
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Think we will overcome Walsall due to being KM's first home game plus the boys will be fired up and want to make up for last 3 home games
Swindonfan
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9:58pm Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red
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9:59pm Tue 5 Mar 13
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Does that mean it was PdC orders to go more direct? If so why?
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I understand why he said we did in the height of the injury crisis back on Oct/Nov as we had a few key players out - but beyond that surely passing is the way forward - it is our strength after all!
joey butler
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10:01pm Tue 5 Mar 13
old town robin wrote:Nice one Old Town,
well done for benson getting the winner for cheltenham
Really good job PDC got rid of him, or Benson might still be scoring goals for us, like he did so often this time last year.
I much prefer watching our current barn door experts miss, step forward Williams and Collins.
London Red
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10:03pm Tue 5 Mar 13
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His comments after leaving have done him no favours and NT has filled the gap and probably been better!
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Should KM see about bringing him back next season????
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For me he would need to make a public apology for his remarks and then only be considered for the RM slot
smirg kcab
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10:03pm Tue 5 Mar 13
O&u
the wizard
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10:07pm Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red wrote:Hi LR, hope you are well. Your post above is very similar to the core of one I posted yesterday, although I haven't seen any video. It seemed to me the freedom of passing play at Coventry was precisely that, expression. Its sometimes the best way, and I am genuinely very pleased we are starting to take that route, perhaps with a certain amount of discipline. I wasn't at the game sadly, but the radio and web site updates painted a very vivid picture which was endorsed by all of those who went.
Interesting comments from KM in the "hard work starts now" video - he said passing game was mainly down to the players he just encouraged them to express themselves
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Does that mean it was PdC orders to go more direct? If so why?
.
I understand why he said we did in the height of the injury crisis back on Oct/Nov as we had a few key players out - but beyond that surely passing is the way forward - it is our strength after all!
Dare I say it, but, good times ahead and attractive football, not hoofball, long may it continue.
Oi Den!
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10:11pm Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red wrote:LR, we've played hoofball in so many games this season that it was obvious the team was playing to instructions. And they were all clearly sh1t scared of making a mistake on the ball - for obvious reasons - so they were probably glad to treat it like a hot potato and pass the responsibility to someone else. The pressure has been released.
Interesting comments from KM in the "hard work starts now" video - he said passing game was mainly down to the players he just encouraged them to express themselves
.
Does that mean it was PdC orders to go more direct? If so why?
.
I understand why he said we did in the height of the injury crisis back on Oct/Nov as we had a few key players out - but beyond that surely passing is the way forward - it is our strength after all!
Oi Den!
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10:15pm Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red wrote:I don't see that Caddis has anything to apologise for. He was one of many people who had a bust-up with the manager. Do they all owe apologies? But I thought he was overrated here anyway. We don't need him.
Makes the Caddis situation very interesting
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His comments after leaving have done him no favours and NT has filled the gap and probably been better!
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Should KM see about bringing him back next season????
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For me he would need to make a public apology for his remarks and then only be considered for the RM slot
SAPFanSTFC
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10:29pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:I was a huge Caddis fan....hated his comments after leaving (right or wrong he should have been man enough to keep schtum)....and being honest - I'd take Thompson at Right back every day over Caddis...Thompson is going places but not before he smells a bit more success with STFC.
London Red wrote:I don't see that Caddis has anything to apologise for. He was one of many people who had a bust-up with the manager. Do they all owe apologies? But I thought he was overrated here anyway. We don't need him.
Makes the Caddis situation very interesting
.
His comments after leaving have done him no favours and NT has filled the gap and probably been better!
.
Should KM see about bringing him back next season????
.
For me he would need to make a public apology for his remarks and then only be considered for the RM slot
the wizard
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10:34pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Den, perfect example was Roberts playing at Tranmere, totally agree.
London Red wrote:LR, we've played hoofball in so many games this season that it was obvious the team was playing to instructions. And they were all clearly sh1t scared of making a mistake on the ball - for obvious reasons - so they were probably glad to treat it like a hot potato and pass the responsibility to someone else. The pressure has been released.
Interesting comments from KM in the "hard work starts now" video - he said passing game was mainly down to the players he just encouraged them to express themselves
.
Does that mean it was PdC orders to go more direct? If so why?
.
I understand why he said we did in the height of the injury crisis back on Oct/Nov as we had a few key players out - but beyond that surely passing is the way forward - it is our strength after all!
London Red
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10:38pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den!
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10:39pm Tue 5 Mar 13
the don69
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10:40pm Tue 5 Mar 13
supersaver
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10:42pm Tue 5 Mar 13
In all honesty I don't think Swindon will be challenging for promotion for a 3rd year on the trot and will find it tough to
stay in the division.
But you never know!!!!
Let's get promotion from Division 1 first.
Oi Den!
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10:47pm Tue 5 Mar 13
London Red wrote:I believe that was blown up out of all proportion. He wasn't having a pop at us. He was complimenting Birmingham on their set-up. Yes, he said their facilities were better than he'd seen at STFC, which is understandable as they are a bigger club. So what? I think far too much importance gets attached to throwaway comments from players and managers.
Den - it was his post leaving comments I was referring to not his bust up - ie he remarks about our lack of medical facilities etc
Oi Den!
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10:50pm Tue 5 Mar 13
the don69 wrote:Watch 'em go, Don. I'm going to take Jock up on his offer of a wager on "Wilma and Joan".
Massive game on Saturday!with Donny and the Bee's losing tonight,lets avv those 3 points,time to start playing at home,this league is for the taking,if the deadly Duo up front can start hitting the back of the net we will be in the championship next season chaps,it's crunch time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the don69
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10:54pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:They need a lesson on finishing from ol Charlie!what a goal he scored on Saturday,but there both good players,it's just there finishing that worries me!!!!!!!!!!!
the don69 wrote:Watch 'em go, Don. I'm going to take Jock up on his offer of a wager on "Wilma and Joan".
Massive game on Saturday!with Donny and the Bee's losing tonight,lets avv those 3 points,time to start playing at home,this league is for the taking,if the deadly Duo up front can start hitting the back of the net we will be in the championship next season chaps,it's crunch time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lambo
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10:55pm Tue 5 Mar 13
hopefully KM has enough about him to keep the boys fitness up, that sure has helped in the latter stages.
southside7
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11:01pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Oi Den! wrote:Not a gambling man, but I back Collins and Williams to take us into the Championship....keep
the don69 wrote:Watch 'em go, Don. I'm going to take Jock up on his offer of a wager on "Wilma and Joan".
Massive game on Saturday!with Donny and the Bee's losing tonight,lets avv those 3 points,time to start playing at home,this league is for the taking,if the deadly Duo up front can start hitting the back of the net we will be in the championship next season chaps,it's crunch time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ing the faith.
Di kanny oh
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11:12pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Afcb4life
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11:41pm Tue 5 Mar 13
We're afc bournemouth we sign who we want
Oxon-Red
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11:45pm Tue 5 Mar 13
This league is ours to win and ours to lose simply based on the teams we have still to play.
The seemingly more difficult games are away but if you look at the expanded league table you will see that, as with many clubs, our away form is better than our home form.
Playing at home, was it the pressure of Paolo or is it the pressure of playing in front of us and not wanting to let us down ?
I see Saturday as a huge test that could define the remainder of the season. Win it and we will likely knock out one of the possible challengers.
We have hoofed recently at home but played apparently played a better passing game away. I would put this down to pressure by both Us and Paolo but also by opposing teams closing us down.
I hope we play deeper to create more space to play the ball from defence. If you watch the premier league or european matches the home defence are playing the ball around much deeper than we do and they have midfielders constantly coming deep to receive it.
What have we been doing ? We get the ball, the fullbacks move to the half-way line and the midfield move around just inside the opponents half. The ball is then passed to Flint or Ward in and around the centre circle, a bit of pressure and the only option is back to Wes or a long ball into the channels.
In the Greer days we played from the penalty area, we had Douglas and Ferry as willing recipients and we built.
We as fans can help, we are all disappointed when a move breaks down or a chance is wasted but a roar of encouragement is more likely to help than a roar of derision.
Four massive matches coming up, 10 points would be awesome and set us up for the run in.
COYMR
peckham red
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11:48pm Tue 5 Mar 13
Wilesy
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12:13am Wed 6 Mar 13
Oxon-Red wrote:One thing PDC never really achieved was how to break a team down that sticks men behind the ball. We seem to play better away from home where teams tend to have more of a go and we can hit them with pace on the break a la Portsmouth, Tranmere, Coventry all away.
Some interesting and good comments tonight.
This league is ours to win and ours to lose simply based on the teams we have still to play.
The seemingly more difficult games are away but if you look at the expanded league table you will see that, as with many clubs, our away form is better than our home form.
Playing at home, was it the pressure of Paolo or is it the pressure of playing in front of us and not wanting to let us down ?
I see Saturday as a huge test that could define the remainder of the season. Win it and we will likely knock out one of the possible challengers.
We have hoofed recently at home but played apparently played a better passing game away. I would put this down to pressure by both Us and Paolo but also by opposing teams closing us down.
I hope we play deeper to create more space to play the ball from defence. If you watch the premier league or european matches the home defence are playing the ball around much deeper than we do and they have midfielders constantly coming deep to receive it.
What have we been doing ? We get the ball, the fullbacks move to the half-way line and the midfield move around just inside the opponents half. The ball is then passed to Flint or Ward in and around the centre circle, a bit of pressure and the only option is back to Wes or a long ball into the channels.
In the Greer days we played from the penalty area, we had Douglas and Ferry as willing recipients and we built.
We as fans can help, we are all disappointed when a move breaks down or a chance is wasted but a roar of encouragement is more likely to help than a roar of derision.
Four massive matches coming up, 10 points would be awesome and set us up for the run in.
COYMR
It also helps if the opponents centre backs are a bit suspect, dodgy ones at Coventy away and Tranmere both games
the wizard
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12:20am Wed 6 Mar 13
Oxon-Red wrote:Oxon, excellent late post, shame you didn't put it on earlier.
Some interesting and good comments tonight.
This league is ours to win and ours to lose simply based on the teams we have still to play.
The seemingly more difficult games are away but if you look at the expanded league table you will see that, as with many clubs, our away form is better than our home form.
Playing at home, was it the pressure of Paolo or is it the pressure of playing in front of us and not wanting to let us down ?
I see Saturday as a huge test that could define the remainder of the season. Win it and we will likely knock out one of the possible challengers.
We have hoofed recently at home but played apparently played a better passing game away. I would put this down to pressure by both Us and Paolo but also by opposing teams closing us down.
I hope we play deeper to create more space to play the ball from defence. If you watch the premier league or european matches the home defence are playing the ball around much deeper than we do and they have midfielders constantly coming deep to receive it.
What have we been doing ? We get the ball, the fullbacks move to the half-way line and the midfield move around just inside the opponents half. The ball is then passed to Flint or Ward in and around the centre circle, a bit of pressure and the only option is back to Wes or a long ball into the channels.
In the Greer days we played from the penalty area, we had Douglas and Ferry as willing recipients and we built.
We as fans can help, we are all disappointed when a move breaks down or a chance is wasted but a roar of encouragement is more likely to help than a roar of derision.
Four massive matches coming up, 10 points would be awesome and set us up for the run in.
COYMR
Yes its all to win, and sadly all to lose. The three teams that do go up will point to certain games as the defining moment in their campaign, but don't forget the forth team will also discover Wembley is a lonely place when you come second in that game, a bobble can shaft your season. This time I hope we do it automatically and our goal difference must remain intact because it may well come to that. There will be many twists and turns in the next few weeks and plenty of looking over the shoulder to see who is under the radar. Beware the Yeovil, everyone is writing them off, I think that is a folly to do so, they are where they are through winning games, something at times we have struggled to do which is why the teams are so close. You are oh so right about how Wilson had us set up with his spine through the team, just a shame he didn't have a bit more spine himself to sort out the rot before it went as far as it did. All done with now and this team is much better I feel, Ferry being the only survivor of that era, Flint was bought then loaned back, and is still playing much the same as when we first saw him, I had big aspirations for the lad, perhaps now we have a coach he will develop, I hope so.
joey butler
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1:28am Wed 6 Mar 13
It is now just over two years since Danny Wilson left Swindon Town, but you simply cannot move on, can you?
In the meantime, Hart And PDC have come and indeed gone, but you still conduct your campaign of insults against Danny Wilson, your most recent in your post above.
I think it is long overdue that we looked to the future rather than the past and very much doubt that I am the only poster with that opinion.
Nigel, Denver CO
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3:30am Wed 6 Mar 13
the don69 wrote:Heading to the airport tomorrow to fly home from Denver for Saturday's game. Cannot wait. Even more so after tonight's results.
Massive game on Saturday!with Donny and the Bee's losing tonight,lets avv those 3 points,time to start playing at home,this league is for the taking,if the deadly Duo up front can start hitting the back of the net we will be in the championship next season chaps,it's crunch time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
swwindon61uk
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12:06pm Wed 6 Mar 13
the wizard wrote:Very much doubt that rumour is true,he will be only looking for Championship and above in England now IMO.
old town robin wrote:The rumour at the weekend was PDC has applied for the job, the ultimate act of spite and vengeance ? saving grace is they have NO MONEY, lol.
So for the good news, the yellows are 0-4 down at half time, P45 for their manager in the morning. Doncaster behind at 1/2 time to MK Dons big result for us if it stays that way. Just need Stevenage to do the business in the second half against Brentford
swwindon61uk
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12:10pm Wed 6 Mar 13
We did play some great football under PDC also including Stoke City and Wigan Athletic in the cups.
What i will say is the more i think about the more it seems PDC realised he could not do much more?
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! says...
6:34am Tue 5 Mar 13