Di Canio plans for the future after agreeing new deal (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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Di Canio plans for the future after agreeing new deal
6:00am Thursday 31st May 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Di Canio is back in Town
PAOLO Di Canio marched back into Swindon yesterday to announce his plans for Town’s future after agreeing a new two-year extension to his contract with the Robins.
Speculation had begun to build in recent weeks, as the Italian remained silent and the club were unable to give an official line on the status of negotiations regarding a proposed longer stay for Di Canio in Wiltshire.
However, at a press conference held at the County Ground, the Town boss explained why it had taken so long for an agreement to be reached, and he stressed that both he and the club’s hierarchy are now moving forward as one after he put pen to paper on terms that will keep him with Swindon until the summer of 2015.
“There wasn’t any situation, it is obvious that when you win the league there is attention on you, but I waited to understand that there was the same plan, and that should be the guarantee for the fans,” he said.
“The board still have the same plan, and the same desire and target to gain the next promotion I hope straightaway.
“The plan didn’t change, but I had to wait because there was some situation and it is important I sign because everyone can be positive for the future, because if Di Canio signs again for Swindon it means the plan is positive.
“I was never going to sign just for employment, but I search a plan and the plan has been confirmed which is the most important thing.
“I am very happy, and it is obvious now we can start work again and I’m more than happy to be here.
“That is what I wanted and now we can say that we can keep going together for the plan we originally agreed one year ago, and that makes me more than happy.”
“I am very happy, not only because I signed a contract, but because I can work again for Swindon and stay here, but the delay was my fault, I don’t want to say it was someone elses fault.
“I didn’t have power to change things and to do something before then what I can do from now, but now I want to stop all of the speculation because even though I was in Italy I followed everything that happened around Swindon.”
Comments(44)
tractorski-red
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6:32am Thu 31 May 12
Soooo happy PDC has signed a new contract, can't wait to see the new players coming in, just had to zip tie my socks around my ankles in preparation of new arrivals. First two for me on the list are Bostock and Mceverly.
louiscassius
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7:09am Thu 31 May 12
Best news ive heard for ages....
COYR'ssss
We are Paolo's Red & White Army!!!
Leicester City....all i remember is us fans roaring that out across the stadium; and it getting mentioned on Gillette Soccer Saturday.....
Plenty more where that came from............
COYR'sss
Louis :-))))))))))))
robstfc
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7:18am Thu 31 May 12
bowralbob
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7:19am Thu 31 May 12
Dream team... PDC, JW =STFC
STFCValencia!!
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8:13am Thu 31 May 12
delta419
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8:27am Thu 31 May 12
Another view
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8:39am Thu 31 May 12
Clearly he's given his position a lot of thought, and decided that his beloved Swindon is still the best place to be.
Any doubts with the negative stuff in the background is not going to derail the assault on division 1.
Is that you Lovesey
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8:49am Thu 31 May 12
stokes_stfc
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8:59am Thu 31 May 12
Another view wrote:maybe it was west ham's playoff final! waiting to see if big sam got the boot!
"I had to wait because there was some situation..."
Clearly he's given his position a lot of thought, and decided that his beloved Swindon is still the best place to be.
Any doubts with the negative stuff in the background is not going to derail the assault on division 1.
umpcah
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9:12am Thu 31 May 12
Lanky
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9:48am Thu 31 May 12
louiscassius wrote:Bit of a change from yesterdays comments about JW conning the fans into buying season tickets because he was scared about declining sales because PDC would be here!
Amazing!!!!!
Best news ive heard for ages....
COYR'ssss
We are Paolo's Red & White Army!!!
Leicester City....all i remember is us fans roaring that out across the stadium; and it getting mentioned on Gillette Soccer Saturday.....
Plenty more where that came from............
COYR'sss
Louis :-))))))))))))
One extreme to the other with you!
TheDukeOfBanbury
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9:50am Thu 31 May 12
Puts a big smile back on the faces of most Town fans (should be all)..........
Nice to have you back Paolo, you were missed.
Exciting times ahead no doubt as and when new signings get revealed.
LeGod
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10:37am Thu 31 May 12
People have to realise when the season ends players go on holiday as do managers and players contracts end in June and then the transfer activity starts.
I dont understand fans who think nothing goes on at the club as soon as the season finishes.
For managers they only have a couple of weeks holiday which is what Paolo has done but as soon as its quiet on players in and out and Paolo staying fans seem to panic.
Paolo is to his word and is one of the few that are in football and says what he thinks which is again rare in football.
Transfer activity will start soon on players we want to poach from other clubs that are under contract. I would expect Bostock in on a season long loan and hoepfully McCleverly to sign as i though he looked solid plus the others that Paolo wants.
I feel we will havea good solid squad with a bit of flair and i think we will surprise a few team.
We do need a few players that are physical as playing Chesterfield i felt they were more physical than us in areas we werent but football wise i thought we were a better team and players with experience of L1 will be key to us this season.
Great news on Paolo signing and no doubt which is why players like Caddis have signed extended contracts.
In Paolo we trust.
billbst
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10:37am Thu 31 May 12
bivver
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11:16am Thu 31 May 12
Another thing - does anyone know when the fixture list comes out ? Just wondered.
Stilloyal
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11:32am Thu 31 May 12
If we get them both it'll be fantastic.
Oi Den!
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11:36am Thu 31 May 12
35yrRED
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11:37am Thu 31 May 12
bivver wrote:Im not sure but i think it's june 18th!!!
Brilliant news. So excited I've just gone and bought my first ever season ticket. In hiding from Mrs Bivver right now.
Another thing - does anyone know when the fixture list comes out ? Just wondered.
dave bamber`s caravan
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11:48am Thu 31 May 12
35yrRED wrote:Monday 18th june 9am.
bivver wrote:Im not sure but i think it's june 18th!!!
Brilliant news. So excited I've just gone and bought my first ever season ticket. In hiding from Mrs Bivver right now.
Another thing - does anyone know when the fixture list comes out ? Just wondered.
I've set my alarm clock!!
newburymike
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11:53am Thu 31 May 12
dave bamber`s caravan
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12:36pm Thu 31 May 12
thanks.
Rebel_phish
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12:57pm Thu 31 May 12
We Are Paolo's Red And White Army
Simples
London Red
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12:57pm Thu 31 May 12
Malkym
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12:58pm Thu 31 May 12
louiscassius
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12:59pm Thu 31 May 12
Lanky wrote:Hey Lanky.......
louiscassius wrote:Bit of a change from yesterdays comments about JW conning the fans into buying season tickets because he was scared about declining sales because PDC would be here!
Amazing!!!!!
Best news ive heard for ages....
COYR'ssss
We are Paolo's Red & White Army!!!
Leicester City....all i remember is us fans roaring that out across the stadium; and it getting mentioned on Gillette Soccer Saturday.....
Plenty more where that came from............
COYR'sss
Louis :-))))))))))))
One extreme to the other with you!
Its a roller coaster..........
Ya ups and ya downs........
Its all about the ride baby!!!!
Hahahahahaha
Louis :-)))))
louiscassius
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1:01pm Thu 31 May 12
"Louis Cassius a Midfielder will join Tomorrow he is a little nervy but dicanio reckons he can change his ways"
Hahahaha, absolutely brilliant.
Whoever put that on there thank, that really cheered me up seeing that after rubbish morning at work!!!!
Louis :-))))))))))))))))))
)))))
dave bamber`s caravan
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1:08pm Thu 31 May 12
Rebel_phish wrote:Doh! of course.
W.A.P.R.A.W.A
We Are Paolo's Red And White Army
Simples
cheers.
the wizard
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1:56pm Thu 31 May 12
Stilloyal wrote:Loyal, from what I have seen of Bostock, even if we do have to stump up a large amount on wages, he is worth it. He comes across to me as the player that can make a difference, and when games are tight between two good sides, somebody like him can be the defining player. Like you I hope he comes.
Paolo says he's talking to Jay Mac and he's hopeful of getting Bostock in some sort of deal but his wages are very high.
If we get them both it'll be fantastic.
Oi Den!
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1:57pm Thu 31 May 12
London Red wrote:Maybe you have a point LR - or maybe I just can't read! I was commenting on LeGod's post. Well, his username starts with L and ends with d, but there the similarity ends, so I'll go and stand in the corner.
Den - you must be so use to responding to me you are doing it by default - I haven't commented before this one ;)
dazinblack
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3:21pm Thu 31 May 12
Oi Den! wrote:Yes oi den and think about what you have done!!
London Red wrote: Den - you must be so use to responding to me you are doing it by default - I haven't commented before this one ;)Maybe you have a point LR - or maybe I just can't read! I was commenting on LeGod's post. Well, his username starts with L and ends with d, but there the similarity ends, so I'll go and stand in the corner.
the wizard
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3:41pm Thu 31 May 12
quote,
Foderingham's five clean sheets from six games in April helped Swindon clinch the League 2 Championship and automatic promotion to League 1.
Link :http://www.swindont
ownfc.co.uk/page/New
sDetail/0,,10341~279
2415,00.html
jillyh
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3:48pm Thu 31 May 12
avo
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4:07pm Thu 31 May 12
jillyh wrote:You have no class woman.
Welcome back to England Paolo and great news. Now when will this cricket season be over and the proper sport start?
*
Try watching a sport where we actually are the no 1 team in the world. It makes a refreshing change.... ;-)
who am i
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4:14pm Thu 31 May 12
louiscassius wrote:lol there u go louis i put this on this morning just to prove anybody can put anything on this wretched site. hope your wage demands are not too high lol.
Ive made it on the Rumour Site.....'Yes'!!!!!
"Louis Cassius a Midfielder will join Tomorrow he is a little nervy but dicanio reckons he can change his ways"
Hahahaha, absolutely brilliant.
Whoever put that on there thank, that really cheered me up seeing that after rubbish morning at work!!!!
Louis :-))))))))))))))))))
)))))
35yrRED
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4:43pm Thu 31 May 12
LeGod
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4:57pm Thu 31 May 12
All the Pox players are now deserting the club as they know now they are a club going no where and C*nstable about to go to Rovers.
They are falling apart and they have the nerve to come on to our site a L1 team- Yes Yellow a L1 team.
Bye Bye little boy go and torment some teams in L2.
Swindon1984
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4:59pm Thu 31 May 12
Oxford_Yellow wrote:Cause a far bigger draw for a young player would be a three sided stadium, council estate adjacent, with massive debts to the owner, playing in League 2... I could go on. I think we'll do just find attracting players thank you :-)
I bet there won't be many players of ethnic origin on their way to Scumdon seeing as you've got a dirty racist as a manager!
35yrRED
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5:04pm Thu 31 May 12
Swindon1984 wrote:Looks like the Adver have removed his original post!!! Well done adver!!!
Oxford_Yellow wrote:Cause a far bigger draw for a young player would be a three sided stadium, council estate adjacent, with massive debts to the owner, playing in League 2... I could go on. I think we'll do just find attracting players thank you :-)
I bet there won't be many players of ethnic origin on their way to Scumdon seeing as you've got a dirty racist as a manager!
Treated with the disdain it deserves!!!
the wizard
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5:43pm Thu 31 May 12
35yrRED wrote:Indeed, Thank You Adver, the post was in very bad taste, and totally libellous.
Swindon1984 wrote:Looks like the Adver have removed his original post!!! Well done adver!!!
Oxford_Yellow wrote:Cause a far bigger draw for a young player would be a three sided stadium, council estate adjacent, with massive debts to the owner, playing in League 2... I could go on. I think we'll do just find attracting players thank you :-)
I bet there won't be many players of ethnic origin on their way to Scumdon seeing as you've got a dirty racist as a manager!
Treated with the disdain it deserves!!!
forzaswindon12
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6:09pm Thu 31 May 12
Stilloyal
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7:53pm Thu 31 May 12
the wizard wrote:Think Paolo is hoping Arry pays the wages or most of otherwise no deal.
Stilloyal wrote: Paolo says he's talking to Jay Mac and he's hopeful of getting Bostock in some sort of deal but his wages are very high. If we get them both it'll be fantastic.Loyal, from what I have seen of Bostock, even if we do have to stump up a large amount on wages, he is worth it. He comes across to me as the player that can make a difference, and when games are tight between two good sides, somebody like him can be the defining player. Like you I hope he comes.
London Red
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9:19pm Thu 31 May 12
Oi Den!
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10:08pm Thu 31 May 12
.
Seriously though, there's no column as such. The Adver has printed a few snippets, all from Wednesday's press conference I think.
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One, headed "Paolo on P Smith": I can't forget that some members who were part of my team say some stupid things and leave some opinion in Twitter. It is obvious he is a selfish footballer who thinks about himself and puts me in a bad situation".
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That's yer lot.
red white says...
6:20am Thu 31 May 12