No more charity cases (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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SWINDON TOWN: No more charity cases
6:00am Wednesday 5th September 2012 in Sport By Andy Warren
Paolo Di Canio
PAOLO Di Canio will send his Swindon players out on a revenge mission this evening as he bids to take back the ‘charity’ his side gifted to rivals Oxford last season.
Town lost both their meetings with their near-neighbours in 2011/12 as they went down 2-1 at the County Ground before suffering a 2-0 defeat at the Kassam Stadium in March, but still went on to win the League Two title while Oxford finished ninth.
The two defeats hurt Di Canio, and the Italian is intent on claiming the local bragging rights this evening in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy like he believes his side should have done last season.
“Win, lose or draw – anything can happen –but in terms of professional commitment I really am sure they are going to make a very good performance,” he said. “I told my players that for me and for everybody, even though the six points Oxford got from us last year was enough for them to reach nothing, I don’t like to give this kind of charity.
“It’s time we play for what we deserve because we have to be honest – if we put together the 180 minutes the game should finish 12-5. At the end we lost 2-1 and 2-0, incredible, but it was the result.
“Fair enough, we have to have more determination, take our chances, be strong and focused for 95 minutes.
“Of course I expect a good performance because I can’t imagine they won’t give me 100 per cent for many reasons – it is the cup, local rivals, fantastic atmosphere from our fans obviously not from Oxford fans. I don’t see why we can’t perform with desire and commitment.
“Normally when we come from a very, very bad performance without the commitment, desire and passion, then we recover and there are all the situations for us to give our best.”
Di Canio is keen for the club to enjoy another special run in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy after reaching the final last year, but the Italian is not getting carried away at the thought of another trip to Wembley just yet.
“We have to give something to our fans and it is time for us in the cup to do something special. We did it with Brighton, with Stoke, now for many reasons against Oxford in the JPT,” he said. “But there are other reasons. It is the only competition we can reasonably reach Wembley – I’m talking about cups because obviously you can go to the play-offs as well.
“So it’s the only real cup we can win, so I want good performances because I want to go to Wembley. Let me go to Wembley and then maybe I can tell you I want to win. We go through the second round and the third round and once we reach a Wembley final I can tell you ‘now, we’re going to win a trophy’.”
Comments(48)
YateleyRed
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7:02am Wed 5 Sep 12
Bast01 wrote:Interesting comment, having listened to J Wrayvon 5 live Monday night he was saying the same thing in so much as when the full interview, or comments, are not printed it can come over completely differently, the media eh, such honest souls.
This interview on "player" sounds quite different, when you insert the questions. Last papargraph in particular sounds quite arrogant on here, but certainly did not in the interview. interesting...
Lazaat
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7:12am Wed 5 Sep 12
mallorca
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7:29am Wed 5 Sep 12
As for tonight last seasons 2 defeats were the pits.
Tonight we might see a complete gange to the team feel Pdc might give them a wake up call as he clearly want's to WIN this one for the Town FANS.
We wish them well and just hope they get a result
GOOD LUCK YOU REDS
London Red
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8:36am Wed 5 Sep 12
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But let's remember player is not part of the media so it doesn't count until the adver have hacked it apart and published one interview over 3 or 4 days - even though you get the full picture quicker via it
graham81
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8:52am Wed 5 Sep 12
WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lol
London Red
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8:56am Wed 5 Sep 12
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Yet when you listen to him that is not the impression you get at all
London Red
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8:57am Wed 5 Sep 12
jam1
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9:05am Wed 5 Sep 12
Malkym
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9:07am Wed 5 Sep 12
London Red wrote:Like it LR! Doh! Graham!
Thought about the Kassam Graham?
mike1990
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9:11am Wed 5 Sep 12
hertz
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9:15am Wed 5 Sep 12
Stilloyal
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9:26am Wed 5 Sep 12
jam1 wrote:We've got about 570 unsold..
Anyone know how many we ended up selling?
ICDeadpeople
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9:35am Wed 5 Sep 12
"Fantastic atmosphere from our fans obviously not from Oxford fans".
stfcknowitall
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9:40am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:The Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lol
southside7
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9:50am Wed 5 Sep 12
RedBrum
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10:03am Wed 5 Sep 12
stfcknowitall wrote:On The Town End Forum, someone said there is a live stream on bookies sites for this match. I guess its worth trying looking for a stream on the interweb!
graham81 wrote:The Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lol
stfcknowitall
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10:06am Wed 5 Sep 12
RedBrum wrote:Real fans will pay the 19 quid and SUPPORT thier team at the kassam! theres still plenty of tickets available!!
stfcknowitall wrote:On The Town End Forum, someone said there is a live stream on bookies sites for this match. I guess its worth trying looking for a stream on the interweb!graham81 wrote: WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lolThe Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
jam1
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10:14am Wed 5 Sep 12
London Red
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10:53am Wed 5 Sep 12
London Red
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10:57am Wed 5 Sep 12
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1268 I think it said were sold in the end
hg191a
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11:00am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81
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11:25am Wed 5 Sep 12
Malkym wrote:i think i might need a ticket for this Malkym im affraid. I was thinking more on the lines of anyone know any websites that might show it / tv channels / cool pubs in the oxford or the swindon region. I'm only going to Oxford to get my connecting bus back to Witney. But could be tempted to hide amongst the scum in a bar in Oxford if anyone knew anywhere decent
London Red wrote:Like it LR! Doh! Graham!
Thought about the Kassam Graham?
graham81
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11:34am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81
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11:36am Wed 5 Sep 12
ANYONE KNOW ANY OTHER NUMBERS?
Malkym
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11:38am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81
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11:42am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81
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11:44am Wed 5 Sep 12
stfcknowitall wrote:no theres not, says stopped selling yesterday. i cant believe this. how were these not sold out ages ago???
RedBrum wrote:Real fans will pay the 19 quid and SUPPORT thier team at the kassam! theres still plenty of tickets available!!
stfcknowitall wrote:On The Town End Forum, someone said there is a live stream on bookies sites for this match. I guess its worth trying looking for a stream on the interweb!graham81 wrote: WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lolThe Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
graham81
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11:45am Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:maybe ill check the oxford end lol
stfcknowitall wrote:no theres not, says stopped selling yesterday. i cant believe this. how were these not sold out ages ago???
RedBrum wrote:Real fans will pay the 19 quid and SUPPORT thier team at the kassam! theres still plenty of tickets available!!
stfcknowitall wrote:On The Town End Forum, someone said there is a live stream on bookies sites for this match. I guess its worth trying looking for a stream on the interweb!graham81 wrote: WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lolThe Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
graham81
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11:47am Wed 5 Sep 12
John Young's Grumpy
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11:56am Wed 5 Sep 12
Hope there is no trouble tonight, but it is probably inevitable, alcohol, excessive banter, old scores....
Me, going in disguise as a police horse...... That'll fool them - or though it don't take much....
I was thinking we need some new STFC player associated expressions or chants. I was starting with "Things go better with Coke" or even "Coke - its the real thing". I am sure there's more!
COYR and PDC!!!!
Rogersforengland
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11:57am Wed 5 Sep 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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12:20pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Re everyone else on a live stream. Yep bet365 are streaming it. Join have a £1 bet on a Town 4 nil win and your away. Watch a hammering and pick up 50 quid at the end of the night!
It's a sunny day oh what fun it is to watch us win away.
graham81
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12:29pm Wed 5 Sep 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:thanks mate, lodging my bet now :)
Still loyal from last night BetVictor if you log on and hit "chat" top right hand corner you can type any query and they will come back to you. Some bookies only allow free bet after settlement of first bet, not sure if this is case with them or not.
Re everyone else on a live stream. Yep bet365 are streaming it. Join have a £1 bet on a Town 4 nil win and your away. Watch a hammering and pick up 50 quid at the end of the night!
It's a sunny day oh what fun it is to watch us win away.
stfcknowitall
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12:30pm Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:Yes so ive just seen, sorry my mistake. Cant believe theve stopped selling yesterday!!!
graham81 wrote:maybe ill check the oxford end lolstfcknowitall wrote:no theres not, says stopped selling yesterday. i cant believe this. how were these not sold out ages ago???RedBrum wrote:Real fans will pay the 19 quid and SUPPORT thier team at the kassam! theres still plenty of tickets available!!stfcknowitall wrote:On The Town End Forum, someone said there is a live stream on bookies sites for this match. I guess its worth trying looking for a stream on the interweb!graham81 wrote: WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus in Oxford around 6pm lol WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS GAME TONIGHT???????? I will actually be getting off a bus In Oxford around 6pm lolThe Kassam stadium in oxford, 19 quid for adults 7:45 kick-off :-D
Thing is the box office didnt even make it clear that there we're plenty of tickets still spare!!
One big f**k up from our end as i reckon we would have sold a lot more tickets had the fact there were still tickets available been advertised!!
graham81
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12:32pm Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:are you sure on this mate, doesnt have it on the list of streams it is showing tonight ??
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:thanks mate, lodging my bet now :)
Still loyal from last night BetVictor if you log on and hit "chat" top right hand corner you can type any query and they will come back to you. Some bookies only allow free bet after settlement of first bet, not sure if this is case with them or not.
Re everyone else on a live stream. Yep bet365 are streaming it. Join have a £1 bet on a Town 4 nil win and your away. Watch a hammering and pick up 50 quid at the end of the night!
It's a sunny day oh what fun it is to watch us win away.
ICDeadpeople
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1:03pm Wed 5 Sep 12
John Young's Grumpy wrote:The reason that the ticket sales had the deadline for 5pm yesterday is because:
Gonna be there tonight, scraped a ticket at 4.55 pm Mon and Ticket Office said they had the near 500 left. Seems a shame that someone somewhere has decreed we cannot buy on the day. Can see why at the Kassam - it might reveal to Pox fans who are STFC fans and make them targets. But at our club? Just short-sighted I think.
Hope there is no trouble tonight, but it is probably inevitable, alcohol, excessive banter, old scores....
Me, going in disguise as a police horse...... That'll fool them - or though it don't take much....
I was thinking we need some new STFC player associated expressions or chants. I was starting with "Things go better with Coke" or even "Coke - its the real thing". I am sure there's more!
COYR and PDC!!!!
1. Oxford would know how many Police & stewards would definitely be needed.
2. So Oxford could sort out the segregation of the seats. (Pathetic effort by their club during our league fixture lady season).
ICDeadpeople
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1:05pm Wed 5 Sep 12
ICDeadpeople wrote:Lady? Should be last!
John Young's Grumpy wrote:The reason that the ticket sales had the deadline for 5pm yesterday is because:
Gonna be there tonight, scraped a ticket at 4.55 pm Mon and Ticket Office said they had the near 500 left. Seems a shame that someone somewhere has decreed we cannot buy on the day. Can see why at the Kassam - it might reveal to Pox fans who are STFC fans and make them targets. But at our club? Just short-sighted I think.
Hope there is no trouble tonight, but it is probably inevitable, alcohol, excessive banter, old scores....
Me, going in disguise as a police horse...... That'll fool them - or though it don't take much....
I was thinking we need some new STFC player associated expressions or chants. I was starting with "Things go better with Coke" or even "Coke - its the real thing". I am sure there's more!
COYR and PDC!!!!
1. Oxford would know how many Police & stewards would definitely be needed.
2. So Oxford could sort out the segregation of the seats. (Pathetic effort by their club during our league fixture lady season).
Sausage fingers strike again.
graham81
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1:07pm Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:BET365 are definately NOT showing the game on their website. just spoke with them on the phone and he said they are not streaming it. good job i hadn't yet placed that £1 bet ;)
graham81 wrote:are you sure on this mate, doesnt have it on the list of streams it is showing tonight ??
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:thanks mate, lodging my bet now :)
Still loyal from last night BetVictor if you log on and hit "chat" top right hand corner you can type any query and they will come back to you. Some bookies only allow free bet after settlement of first bet, not sure if this is case with them or not.
Re everyone else on a live stream. Yep bet365 are streaming it. Join have a £1 bet on a Town 4 nil win and your away. Watch a hammering and pick up 50 quid at the end of the night!
It's a sunny day oh what fun it is to watch us win away.
dreamofacleansheet2
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1:15pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Swindon1984
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1:41pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Rogersforengland wrote:Something I've brought up with the new website - the tickets section now lists match dates, venues, prices, but no longer gives the allocation or how many have been sold. It's a real pain - you need to guess at the allocation that's been given when they could clearly advertise it like they used to.
Watch the web site next time those who didn't realise the ticket situation it was well publicised there were tickets left, all the facebook forums were talking about tickets left and it was clear they would not sell any after yesterday. As for the rest of us going ...see ya there COYR
Malkym
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1:58pm Wed 5 Sep 12
mrclick
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2:13pm Wed 5 Sep 12
RED ARMY - no fighting through chaps its just not it
smirg kcab
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3:36pm Wed 5 Sep 12
IM RINGING999
Onwards and upwards
Swindon1984
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4:23pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Malkym wrote:See your point, but I used to find it quite useful, not being a season ticket holder, knowing what the allocation would be, finding out how many have been sold and then what the odds are of actually getting a ticket. I never seem to have any joy emailing the ticket office and have on occassion not had the most helpful people on the end of the line when calling so having that information on the website was useful to me - obviously won't be for everyone. Just seems strange that it always used to be on there and now isn't since the website's been changed.
Why do you need to guess at what the allocation might be? Surely they've either got tickets or they haven't simples is it not?
P*ssed Off
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4:55pm Wed 5 Sep 12
We are PANTS
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5:57pm Wed 5 Sep 12
graham81 wrote:Bet365 are NOT showing the game tonight!!! Also, they know of nowhere that is!!!! Sorry Guy's, someone giving out dud info!!! ;-(
graham81 wrote:are you sure on this mate, doesnt have it on the list of streams it is showing tonight ??
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:thanks mate, lodging my bet now :)
Still loyal from last night BetVictor if you log on and hit "chat" top right hand corner you can type any query and they will come back to you. Some bookies only allow free bet after settlement of first bet, not sure if this is case with them or not.
Re everyone else on a live stream. Yep bet365 are streaming it. Join have a £1 bet on a Town 4 nil win and your away. Watch a hammering and pick up 50 quid at the end of the night!
It's a sunny day oh what fun it is to watch us win away.
Mushymushy
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7:27pm Wed 5 Sep 12
Bast01 says...
6:47am Wed 5 Sep 12