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Town could bring in three more before deadline as Cibocchi leaves
6:00am Thursday 23rd August 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Town's Alessandro Cibocchi
SWINDON Town could now look to bring in three more players before the end of the transfer window following the departure of Alessandro Cibocchi, according to chairman Jeremy Wray.
Cibocchi cancelled his contract at the County Ground yesterday and returned to Italy to be with his family, leaving Jay McEveley as the only senior recognised left-back in the Town squad.
Prior to the Italian’s departure, Wray had stated that the Robins would be seeking to sign two new faces ahead of the August 31 deadline.
However, with Swindon light on defensive options, it is understood that manager Paolo Di Canio is on the look-out for a full-back - with the club targeting players with Championship experience to join the cause.
Wray confirmed that Cibocchi’s decision to leave was based on personal reasons and that nothing untoward had cued him to leave Wiltshire.
And, while he stressed that Town would not prioritise a move for a defender, he admitted one would now be on their wish list.
“I don’t know about prioritising but his position is full-back and that is something we will look at,” he said. “There is cover there in Nathan Thompson .
“It’s not shifted. The areas we’re looking at are still there.
“It potentially means three people coming in.
“Paolo rang me this morning and told me about the situation and the reasons behind it.
“There’s no issue there. We wish him well and he needed to be at home. Family comes first.”
Meanwhile, Wray said suggestions that three clubs in Scotland have approached Swindon with a view to a loan move for Paul Caddis are wide of the mark.
Dundee United, Aberdeen and Hibernian are rumoured to have shown an interest in taking the former Swindon captain north of the border.
Wray insisted he had received no inquiries but said: “It’s a fairly fluid situation. We’ll talk to him and the manager and do what is best for the club.”
However, the Advertiser understands Caddis has been told he can leave the County Ground.
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Redhouse Red
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9:36am Thu 23 Aug 12
Now we appear to be going through the motions.....
Coleview Red
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9:44am Thu 23 Aug 12
Med Red
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9:57am Thu 23 Aug 12
Reality Red
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10:02am Thu 23 Aug 12
Keep the faith guys
old town robin
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10:15am Thu 23 Aug 12
Bazthebooty
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10:28am Thu 23 Aug 12
EastleazeRed
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10:31am Thu 23 Aug 12
EastleazeRed
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10:35am Thu 23 Aug 12
EastleazeRed wrote:Now confirmed by BBC Sport !
Dont think there is any way back for Caddis now . After the game on tuesday Paolo kept emphasising on how well Devera had slotted into the right back position, and indicated he`d be there for the "forseeable future"
Not so Smart Roger
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10:37am Thu 23 Aug 12
Stilloyal
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10:58am Thu 23 Aug 12
Will the player be in the pic or not ?
Custodian
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11:15am Thu 23 Aug 12
Reality Red wrote:This is the best appraisal of the situation I've read. Caddis is a fine player and a great professional but Di Canio is the type of manager our Club has needed for decades. Our results over the past year have been spectacular and that's what managers are judged on. The Caddis/Di Canio relationship breakdown is a great shame but we must all keep forging on together.
Sadly Cads crossed the Rubicon when he went public with his side of the story on BBC. I couldn't see a way back . This all comes down to making every public all the time. All that perhaps should have been said is that Cads is behind with his training. I am reluctant to criticize our great boss because we have to trust in him and he has delivered everything he said and more. People have said on here before that for too many years players have been getting away with murder whilst we work long hours to pay to watch them. Here we have a manager who says my way or the highway. Its happened now,its sad but I am sure he will be replaced well if he decides to go
Keep the faith guys
madterrier
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11:34am Thu 23 Aug 12
So it's a combination of him being injured/not training hard enough/speaking out about the training regime/becoming a new father/missus wants to go back to Mum?
Some of those there's not much we can do abut really. But until very recently he was club captain, a model professional, top right back outside the Championship, vital to the Ritchie-Ferry-Caddis triangle.
What the f*** has really happened? Has the club done enough to sort this out professionally, behind closed doors?
Not so Smart Roger
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11:37am Thu 23 Aug 12
madterrier wrote:My feelings exactly.
I may have missed some of the Caddis story, not living in Wiltshire and being away for much of July/August.
So it's a combination of him being injured/not training hard enough/speaking out about the training regime/becoming a new father/missus wants to go back to Mum?
Some of those there's not much we can do abut really. But until very recently he was club captain, a model professional, top right back outside the Championship, vital to the Ritchie-Ferry-Caddis triangle.
What the f*** has really happened? Has the club done enough to sort this out professionally, behind closed doors?
Reality Red
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11:46am Thu 23 Aug 12
I always try and see both sides of the story, it really is a sad state of affairs.
Mad
I think Jeremy Wrays tone on tues suggested it wont happen again but then we have a hand grenade of a manager but a hand grenade many many clubs and fans will want as their own.
akershaker
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12:02pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Oi Den!
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12:04pm Thu 23 Aug 12
madterrier wrote:That's the question I'd ask. But maybe it just comes down to the fact that PDC told Wray he wants Caddis out. Wray is a firm believer that if you keep a dog, you don't bark yourself. So, even if he disagrees with the PDC stance, he probably takes the view that he appointed him to take charge of team affairs so he's letting him do it his way.
I may have missed some of the Caddis story, not living in Wiltshire and being away for much of July/August.
So it's a combination of him being injured/not training hard enough/speaking out about the training regime/becoming a new father/missus wants to go back to Mum?
Some of those there's not much we can do abut really. But until very recently he was club captain, a model professional, top right back outside the Championship, vital to the Ritchie-Ferry-Caddis triangle.
What the f*** has really happened? Has the club done enough to sort this out professionally, behind closed doors?
SAPFanSTFC
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12:08pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Reality Red wrote:Have to agree with your point of view.
Sadly Cads crossed the Rubicon when he went public with his side of the story on BBC. I couldn't see a way back . This all comes down to making every public all the time. All that perhaps should have been said is that Cads is behind with his training. I am reluctant to criticize our great boss because we have to trust in him and he has delivered everything he said and more. People have said on here before that for too many years players have been getting away with murder whilst we work long hours to pay to watch them. Here we have a manager who says my way or the highway. Its happened now,its sad but I am sure he will be replaced well if he decides to go
Keep the faith guys
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Caddis was my favourite player and as Celtic are my second team I was really pleased when both he and Ferry came to STFC.
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The public nature of things seems to have done the damage here but it is not guaranteed to be finished, however it does look likely now.
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No one player is bigger than the club and Caddis looked way off the pace v C.Palace, so much so I was quite worried - however 3-0 0-0 and 3-0 without him underlines the fact that PDC is building a squad to take us places.
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We're not giving him away so unsure why there are concerns in this area but like most I'll miss him but equally the team will go forwards from this and will survive without him.
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On the evidence so far we're looking very solid at the back and I for one was very impressed with Devera's play at right back....Chins Up!!
COYRs v MK! 8,000+ so far expected
ESS! TEE! EFF! CEE!
dreamofacleansheet2
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12:19pm Thu 23 Aug 12
I personally think we will sign John Bostock. Think we will sign him on a permanent deal to.
Can't wait to get him.
Is that you Lovesey
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12:19pm Thu 23 Aug 12
I think the moment Cadds criticised PDC, he was gone, PDC makes it very clear what is expected of players at this club, his demands are high, his expectations are high and his work ethic and standards are high, that said, our players have a championship medal in their cupboards.....
IT WORKS !! do what he says, accept he is outspoken and at times demands blood, but he will make you a better player and he will push you beyond your current capabilities and who knows, you may have promotion to the Championship on your CV.
Cadds should have kept schtum accepted that he hadn't been where he needed to be, worked hard and proved his desire to be here and all would have been forgotten.... I also heard that the reason he is being allowed to leave is because he tried to engineer a move in the summer.
Lets face it, by doing the interview he knew he would be moved on, so did he do that because he didn't want to be here ?
Great player who will be missed, but we are in a very strong place with the players we signed this season so if he goes I will still be here supporting Paolo.....
SAPFanSTFC
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12:43pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Is that you Lovesey wrote:Good points ItyLovesey....there are a lot of unknowns here but I can't see others wanting to move because Caddis has gone - we could be top of the league come Sunday - what player would want to leave except for a quieter lifestyle or for a bigger club?
My Biggest worry about Caddis being told he can go is the impact on the team, will people like Matt Ritchie like it here less, will Ferry be a little lost without his Pal, will it lead to other players looking at greener grass ?
I think the moment Cadds criticised PDC, he was gone, PDC makes it very clear what is expected of players at this club, his demands are high, his expectations are high and his work ethic and standards are high, that said, our players have a championship medal in their cupboards.....
IT WORKS !! do what he says, accept he is outspoken and at times demands blood, but he will make you a better player and he will push you beyond your current capabilities and who knows, you may have promotion to the Championship on your CV.
Cadds should have kept schtum accepted that he hadn't been where he needed to be, worked hard and proved his desire to be here and all would have been forgotten.... I also heard that the reason he is being allowed to leave is because he tried to engineer a move in the summer.
Lets face it, by doing the interview he knew he would be moved on, so did he do that because he didn't want to be here ?
Great player who will be missed, but we are in a very strong place with the players we signed this season so if he goes I will still be here supporting Paolo.....
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As per others I'm Keeping the Faith in PDC and J-Wray!!
VinnyPericard
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12:58pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Lambourn Red
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1:01pm Thu 23 Aug 12
jamesturner
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1:06pm Thu 23 Aug 12
This situation will happen time and time again with an egotistic manager who always want to have the last word.
If Caddis is going it will be a shame that this situation could not be handled in a more diplomatic manner.He has served the club long enough to deserve a level of respect.
Oi Den!
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1:42pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Lambourn Red wrote:That either/or question would have been unthinkable a few weeks ago. The idea that Caddis might have been engineering a move is one of those convenient but unfounded ideas that people bring up for the sake of bolstering one side of the argument. If he was trying to engineer a move, would he really have let his fitness decline in the way that he apparently did? Hardly the best way to put yourself in the shop window.
If you were given the choice of Di Canio leaving or Paul Caddis which one would you choose ? I think the answer would be a pretty resounding backing for our manager. How do we know that Caddis has not been engineering a move away ?
London Red
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1:50pm Thu 23 Aug 12
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You can't have your cake and eat it!
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We had comments like why have the club not made a statement don't they know the specualtion is growing by the minute etc
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PdC then came out and explained his decision - which he didn't actually say that much - all he said was Caddis' attitude had changed and that he had blamed his kid for it which PdC thought was wrong
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It was on boards like this that the rest built up that Caddis reacted too - when even today despite his interview people are still slating his girlfriend!
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I have no issue with him coming out and asking for people to leave his family alone - but I did have an issue of him slating PdC over it when in the same interview he confirmed exactly what PdC had actually said!
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Lets not forget PdC only said he blamed his kid for not being fit - that was it - and Caddis confirmed that as TRUE!
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The rest granted was a typical PdC rant - but so what everyone does it when they don't agree with something!
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I found his coach driving anoalgy brilliant and understood his message clearly - except the eyes and ears bit - but the 3 strikes was crystal clear!
Steve. Brentford
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2:07pm Thu 23 Aug 12
London Red wrote:Cor talk about exaggeration LR, "but i did have a issue of him slating Pdc over it" i did not read/see/hear any SLATING in Caddis`s statement. That said i just think its sad that it has come to this but hey ho we move on, without any of our true FANS who raised concerns over the Caddis row wanting Pdc to succeed any less than yourself.I also believe the concerns were that we would lose Caddis rather than them being against Pdc in anyway.We move on.
Di Canio went public because lots who have been critising him for it were demanding it!
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You can't have your cake and eat it!
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We had comments like why have the club not made a statement don't they know the specualtion is growing by the minute etc
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PdC then came out and explained his decision - which he didn't actually say that much - all he said was Caddis' attitude had changed and that he had blamed his kid for it which PdC thought was wrong
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It was on boards like this that the rest built up that Caddis reacted too - when even today despite his interview people are still slating his girlfriend!
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I have no issue with him coming out and asking for people to leave his family alone - but I did have an issue of him slating PdC over it when in the same interview he confirmed exactly what PdC had actually said!
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Lets not forget PdC only said he blamed his kid for not being fit - that was it - and Caddis confirmed that as TRUE!
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The rest granted was a typical PdC rant - but so what everyone does it when they don't agree with something!
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I found his coach driving anoalgy brilliant and understood his message clearly - except the eyes and ears bit - but the 3 strikes was crystal clear!
Oi Den!
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2:09pm Thu 23 Aug 12
outlaw2
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3:55pm Thu 23 Aug 12
Whether or not Caddis needed ab ollocking we dont know, but to do it in public is to invite a public answer which someone as passionate as pdc will not stand for.
Would a Championship player stand for it - I doubt it, certainly not as much as someone in L1 or L2. Hopefully we will be up there next year so I hope that Mr P does temper his temper a bit.
London Red
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4:16pm Thu 23 Aug 12
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Ferguson has slated players publically lots before and recently too including Pogba and Morrison - yet no one batters and eyelid - yet it no different
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Lets not forget RDV got a backlash about being in Italy already against Rovers - yet he is still here, started every game this year and is a much improved player because of it
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Caddis could have taken it (as his was less of a criticism than RDV as it was True!) and come back stronger like RDV did - but clearly has chosen not too
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Drinkgate was another example where players simply took the lashing, learned from it and came back stronger and better
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Macca is captain despite that!!!!!
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Something about this whole things really suggests something is not right with Caddis - as PdC clearly said he has a future - but its up to him to make it - why hasn't he???
Jovial
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8:24pm Thu 23 Aug 12
VinnyPericard says...
9:12am Thu 23 Aug 12