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WEMBLEY 2012: Di Canio silences pre-season doubters
6:00am Saturday 24th March 2012 in Sport By Gary Rose
Paolo Di Canio
THERE have probably not been too many managerial appointments that split opinion as much Paolo Di Canio’s did at Swindon back in May.
Within hours of being becoming the 31st manager to take the reins at the County Ground, the football world was discussing the wisdom of Di Canio’s appointment.
Some saw it as inspired, with his passion and drive ideal to help lift a side still hurting from relegation. But many thought it foolish to give such responsibility to a person known for his erratic temperament as a player.
Plenty predicted it would all end in tears within a matter of months – a view only enhanced by Swindon’s poor start to the season. But, 10 months on from when he first arrived in Wiltshire, it is fair to say he has surpassed all expectations.
Not only has Di Canio crafted a side firmly on course for automatic promotion but he also oversaw Town enjoy one of their best FA Cup runs for years and, tomorrow, he will lead his side out at Wembley for the final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
Di Canio, a self-proclaimed workaholic, has given plenty to the Swindon cause this season, but tomorrow’s game will be just as much for himself as it will be for the club.
“For me obviously it will be very important,” he explained. “It is the first time as a professional in football to have the chance to go to Wembley.
“It’s unbelievable that in my first year as a manager I will be taking a team to challenge for a trophy in the best stadium in the world that has the most tradition. It is amazing.
“The only cup we could realistically win this season was always going to be the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and it is an amazing moment for me obviously, to have played a part in taking this team to the final.”
Di Canio will be forgiven for feeling a little envious of his players tomorrow, with the chance to play on the Wembley turf in a competitive fixture having eluded him during his own playing days.
“It is a big satisfaction for me to know that my players were capable to reach the final,” he continued.
“It is a big chance for them to play on a stage that I hope they can do every year, but it is not easy. In reality it maybe happens only once in a player’s career.
“But the fact they are so young and already have this chance to play for this trophy, is very important. It is a moment they have to enjoy and to savour.”
Almost a year ago to the date that Town will be walking out at Wembley, they had slumped to defeat at then League One leaders Brighton to push them that bit closer to an inevitable relegation.
It is perhaps testament to just how much good the board, players and management have done this season that that moment feels like a lifetime ago.
“Tomorrow will be an important moment for the club because the mood here was so low in the summer after what happened last season,” said Di Canio. “You can imagine that after dropping to League Two, fans may begin to worry about what might happen.
“A team can disappear because another bad season means you risk going out of the Football League and lots of people can lose their jobs.
“So the fact that we not only saved the season in terms of where we are in the league, but we can also go to the final of a competition and win something is a good moment for everyone involved with this club who are working hard every day.
“It will be a very important day for the fans because the day at Wembley can help them to forget what they felt last season, and they can go to London full of hope to celebrate something in a day they can enjoy with their families and all Swindon supporters.”
There will certainly be a sizeable contingent of Di Canio’s family and friends in attendance, with the Town boss having had to purchase well over a 100 tickets for those back in Italy desperate to be a part of the day.
But one special guest will be experiencing it all from possibly the best seat in the entire stadium.
Swindon Town’s tea man Curly Withers – who has worked in the background at the County Ground for over three decades, will travel with Di Canio to Wembley and also sit on the bench with his technical staff.
“Curly will come with us,” said Di Canio. “He will sit behind the bench with us. It is a day for us all to celebrate together and he deserves the experience.
“He works so hard to make sure everything always runs smoothly, so I am very happy to have people like Curly.
“He is like a symbol of Swindon Town and he is a part of the team.”
On a day that will be just as much about Di Canio as it will Swindon, it perhaps sums up the Italian that he can still take time to think about those whose work behind the scenes goes largely unnoticed.
It is one aspect of Di Canio's character that has helped endear him to the fans, and it is a characteristic that means win or lose tomorrow, fans will still be chanting his name.
Comments(55)
tractorski-red
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6:58am Sat 24 Mar 12
graham81
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7:05am Sat 24 Mar 12
oldtownred
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7:18am Sat 24 Mar 12
The rash of useless signings from Lazano to Esajas and Gabilondo meant we were only going South. They all had 2 year plus contracts to boot.
Luckily Devera and Da Vita were already earmarked and when PDC realised his **** up he was supported.
This for me was crucial.
He was allowed to make mistakes and showed he can learn from them. He was supported again by the board when he took on Leon Clarke.
The signing of Wes and the move of Mac to centre back proved a catalyst and it has been upwards ever since.
So........well done indeed PDC, a brilliant managerial start. But well done the board as well. Many would have panicked and not allowed a foreign 'rookie' to learn from mistakes and we would all have been so much the poorer as a result.
Whatever happens tomorrow, it has been an amazing ride.
swidonpremiership
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7:38am Sat 24 Mar 12
Throat ready - dont hold back -
COYREEEEEEDDDDS !!!!!!!!!!
smirg kcab
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7:43am Sat 24 Mar 12
I thought it was such a bad signing I had £50 @ 20/1 after the burton game, then £30 @ 22/1 after the Macclesfield game and told everyone to put your money on us walking the league,
Even had a cheeky £10 @ 7/4 after I won £16 on de foe scoring the last goal at club am away,
Happy days folks
Onwards and upwards
Red-in-exile
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7:44am Sat 24 Mar 12
smirg kcab
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7:54am Sat 24 Mar 12
smirg kcab wrote:at fulham should read
Come on Gary it was a very small minority who didn't want him here.
I thought it was such a bad signing I had £50 @ 20/1 after the burton game, then £30 @ 22/1 after the Macclesfield game and told everyone to put your money on us walking the league,
Even had a cheeky £10 @ 7/4 after I won £16 on de foe scoring the last goal at club am away,
Happy days folks
Onwards and upwards
Club am away? Dont know how I got that lol?
Onwards and upwards
Getting a refund for my trilby and exchanging it for a centurion helmet.
We are not going as tourist but has warriors
Onwards and upwards
legend-rob
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8:08am Sat 24 Mar 12
They cost me £50 each including fees. Happy to let them go for half price. Happy to sell individualy if required.
Reason for sale is a surprise by my friends who have organised hospitality. If you or anyone you know is interested, email me legend-rob@hotmail.c
o.uk
old town robin
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8:13am Sat 24 Mar 12
Redhouse Red
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8:15am Sat 24 Mar 12
Paolo you are a legend and a true gent!
parkinsleftball
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8:59am Sat 24 Mar 12
legend-rob wrote:Rob,
I have 4 tickets for tomorrow in block 242 (singing section)!
They cost me £50 each including fees. Happy to let them go for half price. Happy to sell individualy if required.
Reason for sale is a surprise by my friends who have organised hospitality. If you or anyone you know is interested, email me legend-rob@hotmail.c
o.uk
I've just emailed you. I'll have them and will pay face value. I've just emailed you my number.
BillyLucas4me
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9:15am Sat 24 Mar 12
8:13am Sat 24 Mar 12
Let down by a friend who asked me to get him two tickets for block 130, cost including booking fee £40 each, would prefer to sell as a pair.”
Who needs enemies with 'friends' like that. Off your Christmas card list at least.
Another view
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9:23am Sat 24 Mar 12
The first game against Crewe showed a lot of promise though, and even against Southampton there were still signs that PDC had the guts to stick to his principles. It didn't help having a certain Lee Holmes pull our defenders out of position most of the night!
Can't afford to make it tomorrow, but will celebrate like everybody if all goes to plan on the big day. Still enjoying thinking of Tuesday night when we bounced back to form against 'Turkey'. If that had been a poor result then the run-in would now be looking a bit like Danny Wilson's play-off season. It's all falling into place already for next season!
SAPFanSTFC
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9:31am Sat 24 Mar 12
Redhouse Red wrote:Saw Curly after the Torquay game and he told me then..he was absolutely skipping along (which is no mean feat at his age) and beaming from ear to ear.
The the bit about " curly " being on the bench brought a tear to my eye. Paolo you are a legend and a true gent!
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He said he had politely turned di Canio down but Paolo just wouldn't hear of it and insisted and then demanded that he join the bench!
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What a difference to the play-off season when even the office staff weren't offered tickets
SAPFanSTFC
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9:35am Sat 24 Mar 12
1) "There's only one Curly Withers, one Curly Witheeerss"
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2) "Pappa di Canio, Pappa di Canio"..after Paolo's pointing to the sky again after Torquay he clearly feels that Pappa di Canio is looking after us - and do you know what, looking at some of the good fortune we've had..so do I!
red white
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9:55am Sat 24 Mar 12
old town robin wrote:May need just the one...
Let down by a friend who asked me to get him two tickets for block 130, cost including booking fee £40 each, would prefer to sell as a pair.
red white
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10:02am Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:I still reckon it is going be hard to get any singing going,but i am sure we will manage it!
Two new chants:
1) "There's only one Curly Withers, one Curly Witheeerss"
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2) "Pappa di Canio, Pappa di Canio"..after Paolo's pointing to the sky again after Torquay he clearly feels that Pappa di Canio is looking after us - and do you know what, looking at some of the good fortune we've had..so do I!
SAPFanSTFC
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10:19am Sat 24 Mar 12
red white wrote:I'm hoping that the 3 singing areas will get those in between going..we'll just have to keep it going regardless!
SAPFanSTFC wrote: Two new chants: 1) "There's only one Curly Withers, one Curly Witheeerss" . 2) "Pappa di Canio, Pappa di Canio"..after Paolo's pointing to the sky again after Torquay he clearly feels that Pappa di Canio is looking after us - and do you know what, looking at some of the good fortune we've had..so do I!I still reckon it is going be hard to get any singing going,but i am sure we will manage it!
:-)
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Just under 28 hours to go!
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Come on the Gas, Rotherham, Port Vale and Morecambe!! Do us a favour today please folks!
wurzelday
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11:42am Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Sap! How are you? Have you been getting my messages. Hope all is well and you are ready for wembley :-)
red white wrote:I'm hoping that the 3 singing areas will get those in between going..we'll just have to keep it going regardless!
SAPFanSTFC wrote: Two new chants: 1) "There's only one Curly Withers, one Curly Witheeerss" . 2) "Pappa di Canio, Pappa di Canio"..after Paolo's pointing to the sky again after Torquay he clearly feels that Pappa di Canio is looking after us - and do you know what, looking at some of the good fortune we've had..so do I!I still reckon it is going be hard to get any singing going,but i am sure we will manage it!
:-)
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Just under 28 hours to go!
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Come on the Gas, Rotherham, Port Vale and Morecambe!! Do us a favour today please folks!
Stilloyal
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12:42pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach.
Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow.
We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !
SAPFanSTFC
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12:56pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Stilloyal wrote:Good idea about the clocks!
I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !
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No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC!
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Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-)
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Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday.
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Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal.
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Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now.
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All fine here - 2 boys are
REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure
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Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
Stilloyal
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1:02pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, Good luck with the mortgage, and I'll look forward to you buying me that pint haha.
Stilloyal wrote: I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !Good idea about the clocks! -- No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC! .. Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-) -- Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday. .. Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal. == Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now. .. All fine here - 2 boys are REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure .. Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
Hope there is no extra time tomorrow , we all need to get back down here to really celebrate. Kammy says 2-1 to Town aet I hope the first half of his prediction is good.
SAPFanSTFC
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1:19pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Stilloyal wrote:Thanks..really like the look of RWB and everyone only speaks positively about it
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, Good luck with the mortgage, and I'll look forward to you buying me that pint haha. Hope there is no extra time tomorrow , we all need to get back down here to really celebrate. Kammy says 2-1 to Town aet I hope the first half of his prediction is good.Stilloyal wrote: I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !Good idea about the clocks! -- No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC! .. Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-) -- Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday. .. Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal. == Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now. .. All fine here - 2 boys are REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure .. Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
Beers a guarantee! :-)
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Tough one to call but I'm going to go 3-1 given that they'll be all out to get an equaliser at 2-1. Having said that I just think we'll have too much for them and it could be another Wembley display like the Sunderland game..except we'll get the goals this time! :-)
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The other benefit is that their pitch isn't huge..or was that just the old one?
Stilloyal
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1:25pm Sat 24 Mar 12
red white
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1:33pm Sat 24 Mar 12
We are Swindon,We are Swindon,
Paolo is our King....
matt71
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1:59pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC
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2:12pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Stilloyal wrote:Good news there!
Town yoofs walloped Hereford SEVEN -2 this morning , good start to the weekend.
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Now we need at least 1 draw from the following today - 3 or 4 would be a true signal from Pappa Ignacio di Canio that we are destined for the double!
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The Gas v Southend
Creepies v Rovvers
Morecambe v Shrews
Torquay v Port Vale
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Chelt v Yellow Bellies doesn't matter any more from the league point of view but hope that Cheltenham get back on track and give them a good hiding.
old town robin
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2:17pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Stilloyal wrote:loyal, Not totally sure, but I believe there is no extra time, it goes straight to penalties if score is levbel at 90 mins.
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, Good luck with the mortgage, and I'll look forward to you buying me that pint haha.
Stilloyal wrote: I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !Good idea about the clocks! -- No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC! .. Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-) -- Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday. .. Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal. == Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now. .. All fine here - 2 boys are REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure .. Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
Hope there is no extra time tomorrow , we all need to get back down here to really celebrate. Kammy says 2-1 to Town aet I hope the first half of his prediction is good.
35yrRED
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2:21pm Sat 24 Mar 12
We will be singing our own song...
We will raise the roof when the trophy is held aloft...
PDC will point skywards....
And the detractors from the yellow bellies of Poxford to the Creepies of Crawley will turn green with envy....they will stop laughing at the appointment of Dicanio and will (silently) wish that they someone like Dicanio leading their teams!!!!!
COYR's!!!!!!
35yrRED
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2:21pm Sat 24 Mar 12
We will be singing our own song...
We will raise the roof when the trophy is held aloft...
PDC will point skywards....
And the detractors from the yellow bellies of Poxford to the Creepies of Crawley will turn green with envy....they will stop laughing at the appointment of Dicanio and will (silently) wish that they someone like Dicanio leading their teams!!!!!
COYR's!!!!!!
SAPFanSTFC
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2:27pm Sat 24 Mar 12
old town robin wrote:Hi Old Town - I didn't think there was like the earlier rounds but it was clearly stated in a mjor football write-up that Extra Time is played in the Final - seems strange to change a format but better that penalties aren't immediate
Stilloyal wrote:loyal, Not totally sure, but I believe there is no extra time, it goes straight to penalties if score is levbel at 90 mins.SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, Good luck with the mortgage, and I'll look forward to you buying me that pint haha. Hope there is no extra time tomorrow , we all need to get back down here to really celebrate. Kammy says 2-1 to Town aet I hope the first half of his prediction is good.Stilloyal wrote: I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !Good idea about the clocks! -- No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC! .. Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-) -- Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday. .. Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal. == Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now. .. All fine here - 2 boys are REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure .. Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
SAPFanSTFC
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2:39pm Sat 24 Mar 12
old town robin
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2:45pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Thanks for clarifying that Sap
old town robin wrote:Hi Old Town - I didn't think there was like the earlier rounds but it was clearly stated in a mjor football write-up that Extra Time is played in the Final - seems strange to change a format but better that penalties aren't immediate
Stilloyal wrote:loyal, Not totally sure, but I believe there is no extra time, it goes straight to penalties if score is levbel at 90 mins.SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP, Good luck with the mortgage, and I'll look forward to you buying me that pint haha. Hope there is no extra time tomorrow , we all need to get back down here to really celebrate. Kammy says 2-1 to Town aet I hope the first half of his prediction is good.Stilloyal wrote: I've backed Paolo from day one and tomorrow is his chance to start repaying me. I've got money on us to win this league trophy and the league, so come on you reds you can pay for my season ticket. Staying home tonight, no alcohol and early night. I've put my clocks forward already and set the alarm, I've got a mate very kindly picking me up at R.W.B at 07.30 to take me to Coate to meet my coach. Am I relaxed ? nooo, bl00dy excited even at my age , looking forward to this game very much and the celebrations that follow. We go to wembley not as tourists but as warriors singing our own song. WE ARE PAOLO'S RED AND WHITE ARMY, STFC !Good idea about the clocks! -- No age should stop the excitement that PDC, the Board and this squad of players have brought to STFC! .. Hope you're still as excited come 3.45pm tomorrow with a few minutes left..or better still celebrating already due to a big goal margin :-) -- Submitting the mortgage application for the RWB house tomorrow so will know if we can get it or not by Friday. .. Might be over to buy you a pint one day soon Stilloyal. == Wurzel...haven't seen any messages..may have got one the other night but thought I'd responded to that one..will have to check now. .. All fine here - 2 boys are REALLY excited and ready for the big day..chenged plans and going by coach instead of train due to a cancellation and the line closure .. Found out that we're on the Cheltenham Town F.C. 1st team coach!?..travelling in style..well, or so I'm told.
darrenbrody
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3:56pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC
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4:11pm Sat 24 Mar 12
darrenbrody wrote:Well done - Good Contribution
Chesterfield 2-0 Swindon!!! I hope Swindon lose
SAPFanSTFC
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4:22pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Southend and Shrews drawing, Torquay losing...shame about Creepies up 2-0
Stilloyal wrote: Town yoofs walloped Hereford SEVEN -2 this morning , good start to the weekend.Good news there! .. Now we need at least 1 draw from the following today - 3 or 4 would be a true signal from Pappa Ignacio di Canio that we are destined for the double! -- The Gas v Southend Creepies v Rovvers Morecambe v Shrews Torquay v Port Vale -- Chelt v Yellow Bellies doesn't matter any more from the league point of view but hope that Cheltenham get back on track and give them a good hiding.
red white
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4:24pm Sat 24 Mar 12
matt71 wrote:Any good pubs for fans from M4 thru Hammersmith to Euston/Marylebone Road into Laandon.Or Wembley ish?
All those going by train, Engineer
ing work is taking place on the Bakerloo line between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, and on the London Overground network between Euston and Watford Junction on Sunday 25th March 2012. Swindon supporters arriving at Paddington travelling to the match at Wembley Stadium are advised to use eastbound Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City or Circle line services to Baker Street, and change there for Northbound Jubilee or Metropolitan line services to Wembley Park station.
red white
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4:25pm Sat 24 Mar 12
darrenbrody wrote:Keeep hoping you looooser!
Chesterfield 2-0 Swindon!!! I hope Swindon lose
darrenbrody
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4:47pm Sat 24 Mar 12
wurzelday
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5:10pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC
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6:13pm Sat 24 Mar 12
wurzelday wrote:You don't half leave it late eh!?
Any you fine chaps got a spare seat or two on a coach or minibus to wembley. Im a friendly bloke. Let me know soonish!
:-0
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Sorry but I grabbed the last 4 on one coach Thursday.
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Reading between the lines..what are you going to do if there is only 1 seat available?
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Hope you're well Wurzel and enjoy the day whatever happens
SAPFanSTFC
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6:15pm Sat 24 Mar 12
darrenbrody wrote:If you say so.. another Pearl of Wisdom eh!?
Swindon wont win look at the state of there so called top players. When you do win promotion which i know Swindon will but really hope they dont somehow you will go straight back down to league 2. Swindon isnt big enough to last in league 1 let alone the championship
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Well done matey when you get out of school then I'm sure you'll learn some punctuation and general grammar.
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Look on with envy - but we're not looking back at anyone :-)
SAPFanSTFC
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6:16pm Sat 24 Mar 12
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Southend are now officially out of the title race - lets hope the Creepies come unstuck at Bradford on Tuesday!
wurzelday
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6:26pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Oh i know ian tell me about it. My sister was originally coming. But if there is only 1 seat then that'll be fine. As il take it! I WILL get there :-)
wurzelday wrote:You don't half leave it late eh!?
Any you fine chaps got a spare seat or two on a coach or minibus to wembley. Im a friendly bloke. Let me know soonish!
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Sorry but I grabbed the last 4 on one coach Thursday.
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Reading between the lines..what are you going to do if there is only 1 seat available?
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Hope you're well Wurzel and enjoy the day whatever happens
Oxon-Red
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6:47pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Sooooooo Proud to be a Town fan.
Enjoyed every minute from the Open Day back in July to the present time. Best season ever for me, and I have been following Town since 1970.
It would be great to win tomorrow but I am going enjoy the day regardless.
My wife and daughters are unbearable with excitement, but isn't this what it is all about :-)
My eldest daughter (her first Wembley experience) has made masks of players for tomorrow so if you see Caddis, Devera, Fods, Ritchie etc walking about before the game you will know who it is.
COYMR
jayden
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7:57pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Malkym
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7:59pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Wow! mixing with the famous again!
Redhouse Red wrote: The the bit about " curly " being on the bench brought a tear to my eye. Paolo you are a legend and a true gent!Saw Curly after the Torquay game and he told me then..he was absolutely skipping along (which is no mean feat at his age) and beaming from ear to ear. .. He said he had politely turned di Canio down but Paolo just wouldn't hear of it and insisted and then demanded that he join the bench! -- What a difference to the play-off season when even the office staff weren't offered tickets
What a housewife superstar you are -what's the latest from the players about tomorrow -surely with your connections you have an update for all us adoring fans?
Malkym
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8:03pm Sat 24 Mar 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:C'mon you Gulls for the title!
AND THEN THERE WERE 4!! -- Southend are now officially out of the title race - lets hope the Creepies come unstuck at Bradford on Tuesday!
Malkym
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8:05pm Sat 24 Mar 12
wurzelday wrote:Jeez get a room!!
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Oh i know ian tell me about it. My sister was originally coming. But if there is only 1 seat then that'll be fine. As il take it! I WILL get there :-)wurzelday wrote: Any you fine chaps got a spare seat or two on a coach or minibus to wembley. Im a friendly bloke. Let me know soonish!You don't half leave it late eh!? :-0 .. Sorry but I grabbed the last 4 on one coach Thursday. .. Reading between the lines..what are you going to do if there is only 1 seat available? -- Hope you're well Wurzel and enjoy the day whatever happens
dreamofacleansheet2
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8:06pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend.
Stilloyal
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8:11pm Sat 24 Mar 12
wurzelday wrote:Wurz I think there are a couple on my coach going from Coate . Phone Gary 07940418435
Any you fine chaps got a spare seat or two on a coach or minibus to wembley. Im a friendly bloke. Let me know soonish!
Stilloyal
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8:14pm Sat 24 Mar 12
Told ya they're not going anywhere.
Doctor red
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8:57pm Sat 24 Mar 12
The Emperor will lead us to glory!
Hail Ceasar!
madterrier
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2:16am Sun 25 Mar 12
matt71 wrote:Guys - best way to Wembley not this.
All those going by train, Engineer
ing work is taking place on the Bakerloo line between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, and on the London Overground network between Euston and Watford Junction on Sunday 25th March 2012. Swindon supporters arriving at Paddington travelling to the match at Wembley Stadium are advised to use eastbound Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City or Circle line services to Baker Street, and change there for Northbound Jubilee or Metropolitan line services to Wembley Park station.
Instead head to Marylebone Station instead of Baker Street. It's a few hundred yards to the West, but from there you can catch the overground (Chiltern Line) to Wembley Stadium stadium. Takes just 8 minutes. Then it's just a quarter of a mile to the stadium and the Green Man pub. Much smarter move than going up the slow Bakerloo tube line from Baker Street and then a longer walk.
Trust me - I live in London, and this is the smart route I always take and will be doing tomorrow.
swindon69 says...
6:42am Sat 24 Mar 12