SWINDON TOWN: Di Canio dubs Leyton Orient defeat as 'the worst' performance

A frustrated looking Swindon Town boss Paolo Di Canio on Saturday A frustrated looking Swindon Town boss Paolo Di Canio on Saturday

PAOLO Di Canio described Swindon Town’s performance in their 1-0 home defeat to Leyton Orient on Saturday as the worst he has seen at home from his side during his tenure at the County Ground .

Lee Cook’s goal just before the hour mark condemned Town to their first defeat in Wiltshire for the first time in more than a year and inflicted a third consecutive loss on the Robins in the space of just six days.

Di Canio stressed how disappointed he was with the display, insisting the way his team lost meant more to him than being stripped of their remarkable home record.

“This is the worst, especially at home,” he said. “If it happened like Preston away then I know we have some difficulty to go away and play exactly the same football, except Stoke City, than when we play at home.

“Just because it was at home against a team that is at the bottom and we didn’t underestimate them because we showed them the clips and they have quality and they have pedigree, the fact that it happened at home it was an empty, empty performance in terms of heart, desire. Some players started to fear.

“The same players that 10 days ago played against Stoke, Brighton, MK Dons and Crawley.

“Now it’s not the problem for me to lose one game or two games. I’m angry and sad at the way we lost because of the performance but I’m not worried because my players should follow me in the way I did last year.

“One day we have to lose at home. It’s not about the record, it’s the way we lost that didn’t make me enjoy it.

“Honestly, there wasn’t passion or desire or 100 per cent commitment in this game. It doesn’t mean my players deliberately didn’t want to perform but it happened.

“I probably overestimated some of my players and that is the manager’s responsibility.

“I hope the players analyse themselves. I know it is difficult but I hope they analyse themselves.

“We have very good players but football is not only about technical ability, it is about brain.”

Comments(141)

pdc does wot he wants says...
6:24am Mon 10 Sep 12

it looked like the players were scared to make mistakes because they might be the next ones to be threatend with there future at swindon ! it realy does look like all this s**t with wes and caddis is having a massive affect on some of the players!

robstfc says...
7:22am Mon 10 Sep 12

Totally agree... I'll probably get slatted for this BUT I really think Paolo must take most of the blame for Saturday. You could clearly see from the first minute, every player to a man was scared.....
Then in his interview afterwards..... Says the players need to work even harder in training...... Personally I think he'll walk away before Christmas.. Just hope I'm wrong...

glasred says...
7:27am Mon 10 Sep 12

You put the fear of god into the players PDC,that is why they sit on the fence afraid of what kind of disproportionet responce they will get from you if they make a mistake!
Rule with discipline and get RESPECT,rule with fear and get fear in responce.
Time to look at YOUR attitude I am afraid PDC.

movedaway999 says...
7:44am Mon 10 Sep 12

Time to get rid of that `Lucky` jacket, Paulo!

EastleazeRed says...
7:56am Mon 10 Sep 12

Never done them no harm last season , keep the faith !

goode1970 says...
8:13am Mon 10 Sep 12

utter rubbish!!! pdc has the right attitude, desire and passion.
why can't the players be the same, game in game out like pdc?

Stilloyal says...
8:14am Mon 10 Sep 12

We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on.
The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp.
Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor.
In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper.

Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet. And how did Rooney not score ?

All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that.
I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera.

Right off to work , have a nice day :-)

Stratton Red says...
8:30am Mon 10 Sep 12

We all know the reality of football any team can play well / poorly and still win / lose. It's gonna happen during the season and you just have to chalk them off and move on.
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I do agree with a comment above about how such a passionate man cannot seemingly fire his team up, that is a little strange. We were magnificent at Stoke so the quality and effort is there, just need to find that Stoke key again...

Lanky says...
8:36am Mon 10 Sep 12

Basically the people who are now complaining about Caddis departure are the ones who are desperate to complain. Where were there complaints during the first few games of the season when we were keeping clean sheets?
Its a blip. This happened last season as well. I fully expect at least a point on Saturday and a turnaround.

mallorca says...
8:41am Mon 10 Sep 12

Yes Pdc in part is to blame.Feel his days of ruling with the rod of iron are over or as a post said he may walk.
Players he has brought in up until the last 5 were a bit better than what the Town had,yet these ones before the deadline baffled me with the exception of Bostock.
I seen the brighton Game on TV as I did saturdays and what a difference.
Pdc should listen to the interview on BBC with Alan Mac saying how many hard managers he played under and how he respected them etc.
I fear Pdc will lose this respect if he persists in his same management approach.did also read a report on Sky that he more or less told the fans if they did not like it he would give them refund????? is this true cannot see JW doing that
It's so sad as Pdc's bad points are few yet he appears unstable at times.
It's my opinion yet I so wish Pdc could calm down and treat the players like men as on Sat they looked scared stiff and post match interviews were the normal brief

M.Dobbo says...
8:56am Mon 10 Sep 12

My first visit to the CG this season, (owing to holidays & work). Instead of watching a Barcelona look alike I saw the PDC muppet show. What a shower and what a waste of money. It will be quite a while before they see another 8000 plus gate if they continue to play like this. Checking out the bookies on odds for relegation.
Dobbo.

the wizard says...
9:10am Mon 10 Sep 12

Time for calm folks, both supporters and club. Its no good us banging on about how bad we were on saturday now. The time to make that point was over the weekend. Now we need to be cutting slack and giving the people concerned time and quiet to put it right, which they will. We hit the bumps this time last year and then went on a spectacular run, and then despite Drinkgate, we went on and won the league.
League One will be more difficult, but we have some good players in place, its just a matter of shuffling them around into the right order.
Time, waits for no man, but time is what is needed and a time of calm and support, and that time is now. Let those that are involved quietly sort out where they are, and where they need to be,.

southside7 says...
9:16am Mon 10 Sep 12

I think the players 'are' frightened and it is affecting them. But I get the feeling that Paolo may have realised this as his post match interviews seem more subdued, which I hope implies the penny's dropped and he knows he's gone a bit 'too' far, or it may mean he's having thoughts about his position here. If it is the latter, a few wins should sort that out until the next incident.

hertz says...
9:31am Mon 10 Sep 12

Too early to panic , but my only comment is "so much fro pre season " , if you take a team away to gel and get to know one another great and the results showed for themselves , then throw in 5 players that did'nt do pre season don't know each other or the rest of the squad what can you expect ?, might as well not bother with pre season at all . IMHO , Early days the O's did their homework other teams will have sussed us out, so time to dig deep . COYR

CBCred says...
10:07am Mon 10 Sep 12

Stilloyal wrote:
We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on. The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp. Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor. In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper. Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet. And how did Rooney not score ? All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that. I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera. Right off to work , have a nice day :-)
I agree with evrything you say here, stilloyal. I would also add that on Wednesday McCormack looked a liability at the back and not secure on Saturday. If Town can't sort out their differences with Caddis (nice to see him at the game on Sat) why not move McCormack to right back where he could bomb forward and bring Troy or Devera into the centre with Flint? Mac did a good job at centre back last year but will be found out in this division.

Psychedelic Syd says...
10:30am Mon 10 Sep 12

CBCred wrote:
Stilloyal wrote:
We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on. The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp. Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor. In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper. Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet. And how did Rooney not score ? All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that. I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera. Right off to work , have a nice day :-)
I agree with evrything you say here, stilloyal. I would also add that on Wednesday McCormack looked a liability at the back and not secure on Saturday. If Town can't sort out their differences with Caddis (nice to see him at the game on Sat) why not move McCormack to right back where he could bomb forward and bring Troy or Devera into the centre with Flint? Mac did a good job at centre back last year but will be found out in this division.
Full agreement too. I thought the players showed no enjoyment in playing football and that can't be right. The Sunday Times said "Di Canio has run out of players to blame." I agree with some of other posts above re the fear factor. They do not look like a happy outfit. I think Paolo is a great manager in most ways but I just hope his flaws don't outweigh the passion and total commitment that he shows. Still early doors, Ferry needs to start every match and I thought Miller wasn't nearly as good in this game. Maybe a pairing of Bostock and Ferry in the middle would be our most creative midfield. Collins and Williams both disappointing but they will both have far better games for us in the future.

old town robin says...
10:59am Mon 10 Sep 12

CBCred wrote:
Stilloyal wrote:
We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on. The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp. Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor. In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper. Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet. And how did Rooney not score ? All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that. I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera. Right off to work , have a nice day :-)
I agree with evrything you say here, stilloyal. I would also add that on Wednesday McCormack looked a liability at the back and not secure on Saturday. If Town can't sort out their differences with Caddis (nice to see him at the game on Sat) why not move McCormack to right back where he could bomb forward and bring Troy or Devera into the centre with Flint? Mac did a good job at centre back last year but will be found out in this division.
moving Mac to RB, might solve two of PDC's problems, but I think if Troy isn't fit, then Ward would still be ahead of devera for a CB start.

Based on the performance of last 3 games, we have issues in defence, midfield and upfront that paolo needs to address. Assuming Roberts is still out injured, the only players positions I would think are safe to start at Carlisle, are Ritchie, De Vita and Fodders, with a high chance that Ferry and/or Bostock will actually get to start a game. For the rest, no one can be sure of keeping their place with multiple permutations. I wouldn't expect to see 8 changes, but 4 or 5 could be on the cards.

At the back any 4 from 8, Devera, Thompson, Flint, Ward, Macca Archibald, McEverley and Besonne.

Midfield Ritchie, De Vita and any 2 from 6, Bostock, Ferry, Miller, Navarro. Coke, Luke Rooney (not likely if De Vita keeps his place).

Up front any 2 from 5 Williams, Collins, Benson, Storey and Adam Rooney.

Very tough decisions for Paolo to make. tryning to turn things round after conceeding sloppy goals, not controlling midfield and firing blanks up front with very little support from an impotent midfield. Rather him than me and wish him luck getting it right.

Psychedelic Syd says...
11:03am Mon 10 Sep 12

A bad start for the re-named Stratton Bank. This Excalibur deal ....... sounds like a double-edged sword ............

Devon Red says...
11:08am Mon 10 Sep 12

hertz says...
9:31am Mon 10 Sep 12

Too early to panic , but my only comment is "so much fro pre season " , if you take a team away to gel and get to know one another great and the results showed for themselves , then throw in 5 players that did'nt do pre season don't know each other or the rest of the squad what can you expect ?, might as well not bother with pre season at all . IMHO , Early days the O's did their homework other teams will have sussed us out, so time to dig deep . COYR

Very good point Hertz.
After all the pre season talk and early results/performances it did seem the trip to Italy was well worth it.
Somebody posted on here a week or so ago "if its working why change it" and whilst I agree squad rotation needs to be used when considering your opponents etc it does seem too many changes were made too quickly.
Like others have said it is early days and I feel confident Paolo will learn his lessons even quicker in League 1.

Hampshire_ReD says...
11:25am Mon 10 Sep 12

Like Dobbo.. this was also my 1st game I've seen this season.

Whilst it's not fair to judge players on that performance alone, it did seem that our established players performed better under the pressure than most of the new guys.

If people are going to blame PDC for putting the fear of god into the players...maybe they also need to think about the pressure of expectation coming from the supporters too.

At times on Saturday it must have felt like an away game.

We need to get over the loss of Caddis - he's not coming back.

Finding a true right-back for rest of the season ought to be high PDC's priority list. Devera is a triangular peg in a round hole for that position.

red white says...
11:55am Mon 10 Sep 12

If Devera had passed into the box instead of shooting and missing it would definetly have been 1-1.
Then we'd have be a roll and would have easily won in my opinion

jamesturner says...
11:56am Mon 10 Sep 12

The fear factor with players has its limitations.Does fear at your workplace make you work better any harder.The answer is NO.The team ethic is valid in any workplace but when respect is lost then chaos reigns.
The support will always be divided with Di Canio and when the results are good it is easy to convince players and supporters that your methods work.This present situation is something that is new to him and the unnecessary publicity with Caddis and Fodringham was created by Di Canio and i hope it is a lesson to be learnt.
Di Canio has major support from the directors in signing new players and paying off those who were signed in moments of panic.All new players have been signed with a degree of judgment so one would assume they are the type of player with the desire to take the team and their own personal ambitions forward.
A good manager will take the team forward progressively so all the promises of Championship Football next season should be viewed with realism.Di Canio has the squad he wanted he has promised the directors promotion this season (fact) so let hear less about the players not having the same desires as you just get on and do the job.
If Di Canio has the desire to be a premiership manager then his man management skills at the present will be a concern to clubs.
Quote from Lou Macari arguably our best manager in recent times.

When I took my first management job at Swindon in the old Fourth Division, one of the things I had to adjust to was the fact I was working with players with lesser ability than at Old Trafford. There was a danger of demanding they play like top-flight footballers and then become frustrated with them when they couldn't. But I didn't see any reason why the players at Swindon couldn't be as fit as the players at Manchester United. That was something we worked really hard on, the players accepted it, and we reaped the rewards with promotion in my second season."

the wizard says...
12:03pm Mon 10 Sep 12

We need to play players that are of a known and tested ability, within our set up, to steady the team and then integrate any newcomers steadily, so if they are not up to speed one sub is all that is needed.

If we can stabilise the RB position (Macca for now) bring Jay back on the left then that would be a good start. I would also put Bostock alongside Ferry in the middle, play Ritchie and Rooney on the wings, as Rooney caused problems on Saturday and it was good to see him trying to spice things up. For now I would put the proven Benson up front alongside Collins, while Williams is trying to find his scoring boots, maybe bring him on for the last 25 minutes.
We need stability and a team that can grind out points. Sorry but Navarro and Miller have not shown for me that they are any better than anyone else we already have, in fact, not as good as Ferry, but then again, I'm biased. SF has again raised his game, I didn't think he would, but I'm soooo very pleased he has proven me wrong.

RDV definitely first on the bench.

Swindon1984 says...
12:03pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jamesturner wrote:
The fear factor with players has its limitations.Does fear at your workplace make you work better any harder.The answer is NO.The team ethic is valid in any workplace but when respect is lost then chaos reigns. The support will always be divided with Di Canio and when the results are good it is easy to convince players and supporters that your methods work.This present situation is something that is new to him and the unnecessary publicity with Caddis and Fodringham was created by Di Canio and i hope it is a lesson to be learnt. Di Canio has major support from the directors in signing new players and paying off those who were signed in moments of panic.All new players have been signed with a degree of judgment so one would assume they are the type of player with the desire to take the team and their own personal ambitions forward. A good manager will take the team forward progressively so all the promises of Championship Football next season should be viewed with realism.Di Canio has the squad he wanted he has promised the directors promotion this season (fact) so let hear less about the players not having the same desires as you just get on and do the job. If Di Canio has the desire to be a premiership manager then his man management skills at the present will be a concern to clubs. Quote from Lou Macari arguably our best manager in recent times. When I took my first management job at Swindon in the old Fourth Division, one of the things I had to adjust to was the fact I was working with players with lesser ability than at Old Trafford. There was a danger of demanding they play like top-flight footballers and then become frustrated with them when they couldn't. But I didn't see any reason why the players at Swindon couldn't be as fit as the players at Manchester United. That was something we worked really hard on, the players accepted it, and we reaped the rewards with promotion in my second season."
And PDC definitely has focused on fitness - and realised early on last season that some of the players he could get weren't as talented as he'd have hoped.

The thing is we know the current crop can play good football and win games, so they've raised the bar for themselves, only to lower it dramatically after the last few games. No easy answers I'm afraid but there's a squad of players there who have it in them to play properly and right now aren't doing it. Something clearly needs to change.

midland red says...
12:24pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Don't Panic............yet
!
My take on the season so far:-
Cracking start with the new players jelling well with the best of last season's - with the Caddis episode the only blot.

Then 5 new players added which seems to have upset the apple-cart. And for all his strengths as a coach and leader and I'm the first to say it's been years since the excitement that has been generated since he came....when we are up against it (Preston and Orient - Poxford were just lucky!) PDC goes into his 'mad as a box of frogs' mode and starts hurling insults and aspersions at the first player who makes a mistake or is nearest to him at the time! If only he could count to ten, think and then respond! but that would probably mean a change of personality. The real problem with this style of management is, that as we witnessed against Preston and on Saturday, players become to scared to express themselves and it goes from bad to worse. That being said, if Devera had crossed instead of shot and of Rooney hadn't scuffed that 'one on one' shot we would have won or drawn. Even if the performance didn't deserve it.

The other issue is team selection - I must confess that I am mystified when a fit Ferry is left out. Not sure you can play both him and Bostock in midfield without one of the ball winning water carriers (Navaro and Miller). Also Bassone looks a class act but surely he could have waited to be selected while Mceverley was playing so well and had done nothing wrong that I could see? And afraid that although Devera is a very good centre half there is now way he will ever make a right back - time for Thompson!

Before the usual comments start - I appreciate that the manager is paid to make these decisions and that he did brilliantly last season despite some questioning along the way but, like everyone else on this forum as a supporter and season ticket holder for many years I have a right to an opinion!

Just hope that PDC and the players can sort it out before Carlisle on Saturday because that won't be an easy game even if we were on form and everything in the garden was rosy.

All that being said I still have faith that PDC will get 'em playing again and we will be there when it matters in April / May. COYRs

Malkym says...
12:28pm Mon 10 Sep 12

red white wrote:
If Devera had passed into the box instead of shooting and missing it would definetly have been 1-1. Then we'd have be a roll and would have easily won in my opinion
RW - maybe but! if's, buts, and maybes, dont win us games unfortunately eh. We needed a break we didnt get one they did their homework we didnt have a plan B and they deserved to win - learn and move on I reckon.

dazinblack says...
12:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Psychedelic Syd wrote:
A bad start for the re-named Stratton Bank. This Excalibur deal ....... sounds like a double-edged sword ............
Dont stick the knife in syd!!

LeGod says...
12:34pm Mon 10 Sep 12

As much as i'm in agreement with fans who are saying we miss Caddis i'm in agreement also with PDC that as captain he set an example to the other players with his fitness levels, but i also heard it was more than what we have been told and whether the story is true or not but rumour has it he had a gambling problem and wanted more money from the club and the club werent prepared to feed his gambling habit.
Having said all that we without doubt miss the Caddis/Ritchie attacking options down the right and although De Vera can fill in for two or three games there is no way he is effective as an attacking full back as Caddis was there is no argument whatsoever with that nad as well as all the players were poor saturday he made two vital mistakes saturday with Flint for the goal and also should have driven a ball across the 6 yard box but went for glory and fluffed it.
Paolo needs to sort them out this week on the training ground as we have two tough games coming up.

Malkym says...
12:36pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jamesturner wrote:
The fear factor with players has its limitations.Does fear at your workplace make you work better any harder.The answer is NO.The team ethic is valid in any workplace but when respect is lost then chaos reigns. The support will always be divided with Di Canio and when the results are good it is easy to convince players and supporters that your methods work.This present situation is something that is new to him and the unnecessary publicity with Caddis and Fodringham was created by Di Canio and i hope it is a lesson to be learnt. Di Canio has major support from the directors in signing new players and paying off those who were signed in moments of panic.All new players have been signed with a degree of judgment so one would assume they are the type of player with the desire to take the team and their own personal ambitions forward. A good manager will take the team forward progressively so all the promises of Championship Football next season should be viewed with realism.Di Canio has the squad he wanted he has promised the directors promotion this season (fact) so let hear less about the players not having the same desires as you just get on and do the job. If Di Canio has the desire to be a premiership manager then his man management skills at the present will be a concern to clubs. Quote from Lou Macari arguably our best manager in recent times. When I took my first management job at Swindon in the old Fourth Division, one of the things I had to adjust to was the fact I was working with players with lesser ability than at Old Trafford. There was a danger of demanding they play like top-flight footballers and then become frustrated with them when they couldn't. But I didn't see any reason why the players at Swindon couldn't be as fit as the players at Manchester United. That was something we worked really hard on, the players accepted it, and we reaped the rewards with promotion in my second season."
Great post James - probably, no definitely the best to sum up the current situation at the CG (can't stand that expression SN1 -jeez that's a local postcode that covers 25 sq miles fffs!)

It's so good that it should bring back from the brink those fans about to swallow a suicide pill and those seriously in need of a reality check who are calling for a Mafia contract for PdC.

When are they going to realise - we have no divine right to win every game or indeed any game.

Malkym says...
12:53pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Stilloyal says...
8:14am Mon 10 Sep 12

We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on.
The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp.(They got precious little or no service from midfield.)

Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor.(Agreed)
In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper.(Agreed up to a point -re not clearing the ball that resulted in their goal - but nobody was saying how bad he was in that position until after the Stoke game - in fact they were praising him as to how good he was performing in a difficult role.)

Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet.(certainly shoed promise but as you say faded 2nd half) And how did Rooney not score ? (Because like a lot of footballers these days he's only got one foot to use, in his case his right leg it seems - had he poked it with the left peg he'd have more likely scored -wouldn't he?)

All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that.(Again after Stoke it was who needs Caddis! - also not sure about the pic of him in the Adver smirking - there's a lot more of that little episode to be unravelled I reckon).I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera.

Alan B'stard says...
1:01pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Looks like you got the 'Gas Era' Williams.

Couldn't hit a cow on the arse end with a banjo.

Put him in a brothel and he'd come out sucking his thumb.

Etc.

dreamofacleansheet2 says...
1:03pm Mon 10 Sep 12

I made a serious diary management mistake and couldn't be there this weekend. Following the result I also made sure not to depress myself further by coming on here over the w/e.

What I find amazing is the way fans clearly have their favorites and if not they get hammered. I obviously wasn't there and he obviously had a mare but in all the games I've seen this season Devera has been fine. Maybe not as dynamic going forward as Caddis but arguably better at the back. Furthermore at the back end of last season I thought he was excellent in the middle at the back. He of course got very little credit for any of this.

To right him off after one bad game seems ridiculous to me. Just as the constant praise of Ritchie is ridiculous. He was brilliant in the first half of last season, but the last quarter he was average. Something acknowledged by the player of the year award but not necessarily on this forum.

The greatest thing is JW and the board have the complete faith in Paolo, his discipline that he brings and his passion. (To be fair if I owned a club I wouldn't want the players going out on the lash with me paying their wages).

Of course there will be bumps on the road but let's not lose the faith in the board or the manager quite yet.

Finally as for booing off the team. Yes I know we were rubbish, but please please try and support your team. Give encouragement and backing and my god they might actually repay you with an improved performance?

Ps We are five points off top with 41 games to go. FFS.

RamsburyRed says...
1:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Yes no time to panic yet, there's a long way to go and our start is still better than last year.
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This is a real test of management and where PDC can really prove his worth. There's a lot to team management - are the players unsettled by the Caddis/Fodders affairs? Or, as suggested above, is there possibly resentment festering as new players come in and go straight into the team, even when apparently not fully fit? Ruling as a disciplinarian is fine, but you have to keep players happy, involved and commited to the cause. My hunch is that PDC will sort this out. I hope so.

gibbo1012 says...
1:47pm Mon 10 Sep 12

having watched saturdays game, every player look scared and we resulted in long ball football which was bloody awful.
not the normal sharp passing game we have got used to.

Devera had a nightmare, not good enough in my opnion, Bessone looked good until he faded in the second half which would be his fitness.

Both strikers werent as sharp as in previous games and we lacked creativity in the centre of the park, navarro doesnt seem good enough to me. we need to get bostock or ferry starting.

i think Palao my have lost a bit of respect from the players and i wouldnt be surprised that if we lost a couple more games on the trot he will be on his way.

i hope not because he has brought the good times back to the club.

just hope we can get a good result Saturday.

clunge_meister says...
1:49pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Stilloyal wrote:
We were very poor. We didn't create anything although we were a little better after Ferry came on. The strikers were awful and thats the worst I've seen from Williams who is usually very sharp. Navarro is living on his performance against Brighton and again was very , very poor. In defence Devera was appalling , never ever marked the winger properly and could have cleared the ball that they scored from if he'd been sharper. Bessonne for me was excellent until he tired , he's clearly not as fit as the others yet. And how did Rooney not score ? All I heard from fans after the game was "Caddis" and what a big mistake our leader has made, I agree with all that. I'm sure Thompson would have done better than Devera. Right off to work , have a nice day :-)
Can't agree with you on Bessone. He was solid defensively but regularly gave the ball away and didn't make a single cross.

He also cut inside onto his right foot every time, which either means he's a right footed left back or not the cleverest given that De Vita is also right footed and likes to cut inside.

We had no width in the game and 2 defensive full backs didn't help.

We were poor but it's only a blip, after all since the last time we lost at home we've won the league, got to a wembley final and beaten 2 Premier league teams.

London Red says...
2:01pm Mon 10 Sep 12

A lot on here have been saying it is the new players that have upset the apple cart and "un-done pre season"
.
However there is one MAJOR flaw in that arguement - only 1 of the new players actually played!
.
The other 10 starters were all in Italy!!!!
.
Now if swapping McEveley (who has been poor recently) for Bessone is going to disrupt the whole apple cart we are in serious trouble going forward!
.
As the article clearly says NINE of that 11 played MK off the park - with only Ferry and Navarro swapping on top of the above change mentioned
.
TEN of them played at Stoke - with only McEveley missing!
.
The midfield was the same as Brighton, Hartlepool and Stoke
.
The back 5 (bar Bessone) was the same that played what 6, 7, 8 games together last season when Caddis was out injured - plus Crawley, MK and Stoke this year
.
Then the front two have played together against Crawley, MK, Stoke and Orient!

EastleazeRed says...
2:05pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Think every player had a stinker saturday , we lacked creativity and resulted to long ball tactics. I think we all may have come to expect to much from the players and maybe underestimated league 1 ? Have faith in Di Canio to put things right though , still very early days.

London Red says...
2:12pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Dreams - you are right about favourites
.
Hardly anyone has mentioned that Flint was at fault for the goal!!!!!
.
Why the heck did he step over the ball and let it go straight through to Cook?
.
Granted Devera should probably have been marking Cook tighter - but if Flint had simply hacked it away it would not have mattered!

STFC 67 says...
2:16pm Mon 10 Sep 12

London Red wrote:
A lot on here have been saying it is the new players that have upset the apple cart and "un-done pre season"
.
However there is one MAJOR flaw in that arguement - only 1 of the new players actually played!
.
The other 10 starters were all in Italy!!!!
.
Now if swapping McEveley (who has been poor recently) for Bessone is going to disrupt the whole apple cart we are in serious trouble going forward!
.
As the article clearly says NINE of that 11 played MK off the park - with only Ferry and Navarro swapping on top of the above change mentioned
.
TEN of them played at Stoke - with only McEveley missing!
.
The midfield was the same as Brighton, Hartlepool and Stoke
.
The back 5 (bar Bessone) was the same that played what 6, 7, 8 games together last season when Caddis was out injured - plus Crawley, MK and Stoke this year
.
Then the front two have played together against Crawley, MK, Stoke and Orient!
Quite agree . I am afraid the whole Foderingham thing has lost PDC some respect in the dressing room. Now he has to learn from that and put it right. I back him to do it

Malkym says...
2:19pm Mon 10 Sep 12

dazinblack wrote:
Psychedelic Syd wrote: A bad start for the re-named Stratton Bank. This Excalibur deal ....... sounds like a double-edged sword ............
Dont stick the knife in syd!!
ok we get the point!!(of the sword lol!)

igiwigi says...
2:27pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Where Is Luke Rooney
A great player overlooked by Paulo.
Even Caddis Praises him and a hard player to play against.

Also If Luke returns he needs better service from the others as he Is troublesome to the opposite sides.
and he always puts In a good ball and finds open spaces with no service!!!

the don69 says...
2:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

STFC 67 wrote:
London Red wrote:
A lot on here have been saying it is the new players that have upset the apple cart and "un-done pre season"
.
However there is one MAJOR flaw in that arguement - only 1 of the new players actually played!
.
The other 10 starters were all in Italy!!!!
.
Now if swapping McEveley (who has been poor recently) for Bessone is going to disrupt the whole apple cart we are in serious trouble going forward!
.
As the article clearly says NINE of that 11 played MK off the park - with only Ferry and Navarro swapping on top of the above change mentioned
.
TEN of them played at Stoke - with only McEveley missing!
.
The midfield was the same as Brighton, Hartlepool and Stoke
.
The back 5 (bar Bessone) was the same that played what 6, 7, 8 games together last season when Caddis was out injured - plus Crawley, MK and Stoke this year
.
Then the front two have played together against Crawley, MK, Stoke and Orient!
Quite agree . I am afraid the whole Foderingham thing has lost PDC some respect in the dressing room. Now he has to learn from that and put it right. I back him to do it
They looked scared to play!the ball was like a hot potato,so they just booted it,what was very worrying!Orient looked a fitter,stronger,fast
er side,we looked slow and had no ideas!much work for Paolo to do,it's easy to manage a winning team,the big test comes now we're losing and look a poor side,lets see if he can turn things round ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Malkym says...
2:31pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Dreams agree with your Devera comment far too many slagging the lad off in my book as I said in my post its only since we've lost a couple of games the knives have come out -and he's not playing in his ususal position - big fan of Flitny too - he was still mom for me on Saturday despite an under par performance that was in line with the rest of the team - nobody excelled!

Med Red says...
2:33pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Bring back Oli Risser... we never lost a game whilst he was sat on the bench!!

Malkym says...
2:36pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Just got my tickets for Burnley & Colchester in the DR- £24 bargain - its good to be an old git sometimes and i get to use mates s/t when he's away- like last Saturday - result!

sp1dersw3b says...
2:46pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Look people LO did a number on us and won the game of football - it happens.

For days now people are blaming this player and then that player and then another player for not being here anymore for the loss BUT very few have blamed the idiot boo boy/girl so called supporters who IMO are the worst culprits and the defence of 'I paid the ticket price' and 'my hard earned money' just does not wash with me.

If you think it is right to boo your team just please go away and support someone else.

The Team and the Manager needs true STFC suppporters right now to get behind all of them - we know how fantastic they really are and will be again soon - so enough of this blame culture, lets now please move on.

On another topic (hoping to change the current one forever) did anyone else see how great OR was yesterday for Stevenage - some of our fans would have had another target to aim at if he was still here I think!

COYR's

London Red says...
2:46pm Mon 10 Sep 12

I think we may see a Clarke moment happen this week!
.
After that big bust up the whole team sat down and had a clear the air talks and after that we started the remarkable journey all the way to Stoke via the title and the JPT final
.
I would not be surprised to see a massive Rotherham type situation on Sat with the whole team and management showing the togtherness has returned (if it has been shaken)

the don69 says...
2:50pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
Just got my tickets for Burnley & Colchester in the DR- £24 bargain - its good to be an old git sometimes and i get to use mates s/t when he's away- like last Saturday - result!
That's one thing Saturday wasn't Malkym!a Result!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!

smirg kcab says...
2:57pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter?
Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke.
Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled.
I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball.
Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players
Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT.
So strip McCormack NOW
play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done)
Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW
Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW.
Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as.
Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track.
Onwards and upwards

Med Red says...
3:02pm Mon 10 Sep 12

smirg kcab wrote:
Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter?
Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke.
Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled.
I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball.
Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players
Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT.
So strip McCormack NOW
play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done)
Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW
Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW.
Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as.
Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track.
Onwards and upwards
.... and bring Caddis back?

Malkym says...
3:06pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the don69 wrote:
Malkym wrote: Just got my tickets for Burnley & Colchester in the DR- £24 bargain - its good to be an old git sometimes and i get to use mates s/t when he's away- like last Saturday - result!
That's one thing Saturday wasn't Malkym!a Result!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
True Donald! Agree with Grim re shipping out the loony rooneys -they ain't gonna make it and Ward & Navarro ain't either.

the don69 says...
3:06pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Med Red wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter?
Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke.
Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled.
I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball.
Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players
Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT.
So strip McCormack NOW
play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done)
Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW
Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW.
Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as.
Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track.
Onwards and upwards
.... and bring Caddis back?
Charlie Austin's coming back!trouble is it's with Burnley LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swindon1984 says...
3:34pm Mon 10 Sep 12

smirg kcab wrote:
Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter? Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke. Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled. I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball. Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT. So strip McCormack NOW play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done) Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW. Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as. Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track. Onwards and upwards
Glad someone's got it worked out then!

EastleazeRed says...
3:45pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the don69 wrote:
Med Red wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter?
Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke.
Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled.
I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball.
Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players
Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT.
So strip McCormack NOW
play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done)
Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW
Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW.
Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as.
Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track.
Onwards and upwards
.... and bring Caddis back?
Charlie Austin's coming back!trouble is it's with Burnley LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been told charlie aint gonna turn up , few people with scores to settle ;-)

BillyLucas4me says...
3:49pm Mon 10 Sep 12

I fail to see how a professional footballer can just use one leg for standing on.
Practise with the weaker leg in training will improve the position no end.
Bang a ball against a wall with it and practise using the weaker to control the .ball whist running.
No more missed tap-ins!

DINOMARK says...
4:26pm Mon 10 Sep 12

As I said after the match yes it was disappointing but people should keep things in perspective. A year undefeated, a championship, a visit to wembley and about 6 cup upsets...and how easily people forget he lost both his parents during that time...at the end of the day PDC is still a rookie manager and will make mistakes but some of his management style is to do with trying to keep egos in check and keep the team grounded. Three weeks ago people were on here saying they'd never been prouder of being a town fan, now its questioning PDC and suggesting he will walk. If you read his biography and life story the guy is actually a principled and loyal character, give him a break FFS. The same applies to some of the criticisms about players...Devera had a mare but is an honest pro...the same way people are criticising Paolo for his comments about players take a look at your own comments...Devera is useless, drop him, get in a loan etc....isnt that exactly the same...he has one bad game and is hung out to dry. Just remember, while Wilson was a problem, the constant moaning and negativity and his decision to walk resulted in us ending up with Paul Hart...come on Town fans, be careful what you wish for and show a little patience!

Steve. Brentford says...
4:34pm Mon 10 Sep 12

The super managers are out in force i see! i will remember this thread and look forward to directing some of you back here to read some of the professional advice you have given or if you are from this planet i will refer to it in layman's terms which is complete and utter b0llocks.Facking super managers, i sh1t em.

TheDukeOfBanbury says...
4:39pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
The super managers are out in force i see! i will remember this thread and look forward to directing some of you back here to read some of the professional advice you have given or if you are from this planet i will refer to it in layman's terms which is complete and utter b0llocks.Facking super managers, i sh1t em.
Spot On and be my guest please Steve.

who am i says...
4:41pm Mon 10 Sep 12

LeGod wrote:
As much as i'm in agreement with fans who are saying we miss Caddis i'm in agreement also with PDC that as captain he set an example to the other players with his fitness levels, but i also heard it was more than what we have been told and whether the story is true or not but rumour has it he had a gambling problem and wanted more money from the club and the club werent prepared to feed his gambling habit.
Having said all that we without doubt miss the Caddis/Ritchie attacking options down the right and although De Vera can fill in for two or three games there is no way he is effective as an attacking full back as Caddis was there is no argument whatsoever with that nad as well as all the players were poor saturday he made two vital mistakes saturday with Flint for the goal and also should have driven a ball across the 6 yard box but went for glory and fluffed it.
Paolo needs to sort them out this week on the training ground as we have two tough games coming up.
You do half talk some sh!t...sorry but your so called rumour deserved my comment....

the wizard says...
4:53pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Grims,
If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ?

Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that.

What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.

who am i says...
4:54pm Mon 10 Sep 12

London Red wrote:
Dreams - you are right about favourites
.
Hardly anyone has mentioned that Flint was at fault for the goal!!!!!
.
Why the heck did he step over the ball and let it go straight through to Cook?
.
Granted Devera should probably have been marking Cook tighter - but if Flint had simply hacked it away it would not have mattered!
He let the ball go because how i saw it the ball was hit with some pace towards him if he had touched the ball the likelihood would of been an own goal.

For me most players had an off day with the exception of Raffa, Devera was woeful and in my opinion bessone was pants if he is better than Jay then ill eat my hat. Midfield was terrible clearly no creativity in there and i dont think ferry made much difference when he came on. The two strikers tried but dont look like scoring in a brothel. Having said all that everybody is entitled to an off day and i trust PDC to turn it around just as he did last season. If he doesnt then my beloved club has made one massive financial gamble that could take us years to recover from if we dont get promoted...

who am i says...
4:57pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
Dreams agree with your Devera comment far too many slagging the lad off in my book as I said in my post its only since we've lost a couple of games the knives have come out -and he's not playing in his ususal position - big fan of Flitny too - he was still mom for me on Saturday despite an under par performance that was in line with the rest of the team - nobody excelled!
Malk i do like your posts but on this occasion have to put you right, devera allthough employed as a CB here his favoured position before he arrived was RB....

who am i says...
5:00pm Mon 10 Sep 12

smirg kcab wrote:
Do we keep on turning a blind eye like we did with Wilson or just get to the crooks of the matter?
Douglas was absolute pants when given the armband, McCormack has followed very poor in every game I have watch which is all exception of stoke.
Also Wilson could not see in front of his blind eyes that Dossevi and pericrap was the reason we struggled.
I must say I would give every player to settle in but Adam Rooney looked has tho he never have played football before at o ford And after Saturday it looked like he didn't even know how to to kick a ball.
Also you study the other teams as I'm sure slade did he would tell his players
Play on the weaklink. Who might that be you may ask? It's simple devera is not a r/b and never will be FACT.
So strip McCormack NOW
play Thompson or get a loan in (which he should have done)
Ship Rooney back to the midlands like Walsall NOW
Play your best players ferry, bostock must starts NOW.
Navarro,both rooneys,ward get shot as quick as.
Then the. Certs for promotion will be back on track.
Onwards and upwards
smirg for manager....

SAPFanSTFC says...
5:04pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the wizard wrote:
We need to play players that are of a known and tested ability, within our set up, to steady the team and then integrate any newcomers steadily, so if they are not up to speed one sub is all that is needed.

If we can stabilise the RB position (Macca for now) bring Jay back on the left then that would be a good start. I would also put Bostock alongside Ferry in the middle, play Ritchie and Rooney on the wings, as Rooney caused problems on Saturday and it was good to see him trying to spice things up. For now I would put the proven Benson up front alongside Collins, while Williams is trying to find his scoring boots, maybe bring him on for the last 25 minutes.
We need stability and a team that can grind out points. Sorry but Navarro and Miller have not shown for me that they are any better than anyone else we already have, in fact, not as good as Ferry, but then again, I'm biased. SF has again raised his game, I didn't think he would, but I'm soooo very pleased he has proven me wrong.

RDV definitely first on the bench.
Have to say Wiz, I though Rafa.d.V was one of the few that were on the positive side Saturday....only just but then most weren't.
--
I think PDC's comments about waiting until October and wanting to be Top 8 was a big statement - 1) Wait for 4 weeks is how long he needs with his new players...2) Top 8 is a low target.
...
Whilst it's true that PDC needs to reign it in a bit publicly I think the players know what he is like privately.
--
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!
--
You have to give the season 10-12 games before you judge and sadly given the JPT exit we now have 6 more games in 3 weeks from Saturday so that will be 12 matches....I'm sure we'll settle down and start to go into cruise control.......on the positive side I mean! :-)

the wizard says...
5:13pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?

Oxon-Red says...
5:13pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Saturday's game reminded me of the first hour against Shrewsbury last season. Poor passing and very poor control.

Unlike the Shrewsbury game we didn't get the equaliser which raised our game on that occasion.

Long way to go.

COYMR

DarrenSTFCRomain says...
5:16pm Mon 10 Sep 12

pdc does wot he wants wrote:
it looked like the players were scared to make mistakes because they might be the next ones to be threatend with there future at swindon ! it realy does look like all this s**t with wes and caddis is having a massive affect on some of the players!
Dont no if this is true BUT i was told on saturday why Caddis and Paolo fell out..
It started off because Caddis had soup and Paolo TOLD him to eat pasta and Caddis said NO ...
Sounds stupid i no but thats was we were told by someone how works at the club with the players...

the wizard says...
5:22pm Mon 10 Sep 12

DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:
pdc does wot he wants wrote:
it looked like the players were scared to make mistakes because they might be the next ones to be threatend with there future at swindon ! it realy does look like all this s**t with wes and caddis is having a massive affect on some of the players!
Dont no if this is true BUT i was told on saturday why Caddis and Paolo fell out..
It started off because Caddis had soup and Paolo TOLD him to eat pasta and Caddis said NO ...
Sounds stupid i no but thats was we were told by someone how works at the club with the players...
Another rumour is that PC had gambling debts allegedly and wanted more money to stay at the club, total rubbish, but the rumour mill is in full flow. I just cannot see someone who is tea total being lured by gambling .

Where would he get soup from when its a club diet if he were eating at the club at the time ? World has gone crazy.

jayden says...
5:25pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the wizard wrote:
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?
Hi wiz how are you heard about Evans?

Stilloyal says...
5:28pm Mon 10 Sep 12

And now for the good news. Fat slug Evans has been given a SIX MONTH stadium ban and a "£3000 fine for his antics last season in the Crawley v Bradford game.

HE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAL :-) Is his Rotherham career over ?

jayden says...
5:32pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
the wizard wrote:
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?
Hi wiz how are you heard about Evans?
Wheres Frank Doberman today?Get that one anybody?

Oxon-Red says...
5:40pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Stilloyal wrote:
And now for the good news. Fat slug Evans has been given a SIX MONTH stadium ban and a "£3000 fine for his antics last season in the Crawley v Bradford game. HE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAL :-) Is his Rotherham career over ?
Loyal,

It is a 6 MATCH ban, I read it as months initially as well.

COYMR

Stilloyal says...
5:46pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Oxon-Red wrote:
Stilloyal wrote: And now for the good news. Fat slug Evans has been given a SIX MONTH stadium ban and a "£3000 fine for his antics last season in the Crawley v Bradford game. HE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAL :-) Is his Rotherham career over ?
Loyal, It is a 6 MATCH ban, I read it as months initially as well. COYMR
Said on BBC Sports site six months . Ah well can't win them all lol.

DarrenSTFCRomain says...
5:53pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the wizard wrote:
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:
pdc does wot he wants wrote: it looked like the players were scared to make mistakes because they might be the next ones to be threatend with there future at swindon ! it realy does look like all this s**t with wes and caddis is having a massive affect on some of the players!
Dont no if this is true BUT i was told on saturday why Caddis and Paolo fell out.. It started off because Caddis had soup and Paolo TOLD him to eat pasta and Caddis said NO ... Sounds stupid i no but thats was we were told by someone how works at the club with the players...
Another rumour is that PC had gambling debts allegedly and wanted more money to stay at the club, total rubbish, but the rumour mill is in full flow. I just cannot see someone who is tea total being lured by gambling . Where would he get soup from when its a club diet if he were eating at the club at the time ? World has gone crazy.
He was eating with the players and the rest of the coaching staff and there was a lot of players looking gob-smacked as so say Paolo when mad and it started from there..
IF IT TRUE but it sounds so stupid to be true...
BUT when you dont agree with Paolo you dont last long as others have found out..
BUT we all know that you must agree and do what paolo tells you 2do

Old-Stager, Hilperton says...
6:16pm Mon 10 Sep 12

One thing that has not been mentioned by anyone so far is that Swindon Town had just played 3 games in 6 days, whereas Orient had not played at all in those 6 days, due to a postponement the previous week.
Since the start of the season, only 4 weeks ago Town had played a total of 7 competitive matches against 4 by Leyton Orient.
I agree with everyone who said we were terrible last Saturday, but you can see why Orient had that extra spring in their step on Saturday.

smirg kcab says...
6:16pm Mon 10 Sep 12

the wizard wrote:
Grims,
If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ?

Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that.

What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever
a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.?
Oh I do like a reaction.
Some other suckers just don't learn
Onwards and upwards
Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers

Steve. Brentford says...
6:49pm Mon 10 Sep 12

smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote:
Grims,
If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ?

Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that.

What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever

a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.?
Oh I do like a reaction.
Some other suckers just don't learn
Onwards and upwards
Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.

Stratton Red says...
7:48pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Stilloyal wrote:
And now for the good news. Fat slug Evans has been given a SIX MONTH stadium ban and a "£3000 fine for his antics last season in the Crawley v Bradford game. HE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAL :-) Is his Rotherham career over ?
six match...

red white says...
7:52pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:
One thing that has not been mentioned by anyone so far is that Swindon Town had just played 3 games in 6 days, whereas Orient had not played at all in those 6 days, due to a postponement the previous week.
Since the start of the season, only 4 weeks ago Town had played a total of 7 competitive matches against 4 by Leyton Orient.
I agree with everyone who said we were terrible last Saturday, but you can see why Orient had that extra spring in their step on Saturday.
Very good point.

We've been flat out since when,the start of July?

We are having an early season,late summer dip!

Normal service will resume shortly!

Malkym says...
8:28pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
the wizard wrote:
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?
Hi wiz how are you heard about Evans?
Wheres Frank Doberman today?Get that one anybody?
Bilko?

Malkym says...
8:31pm Mon 10 Sep 12

who am i wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Dreams agree with your Devera comment far too many slagging the lad off in my book as I said in my post its only since we've lost a couple of games the knives have come out -and he's not playing in his ususal position - big fan of Flitny too - he was still mom for me on Saturday despite an under par performance that was in line with the rest of the team - nobody excelled!
Malk i do like your posts but on this occasion have to put you right, devera allthough employed as a CB here his favoured position before he arrived was RB....
whoami I vie to your greater knowledge not too hot on Joe's history before Town.

Malkym says...
8:34pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Stratton Red wrote:
Stilloyal wrote:
And now for the good news. Fat slug Evans has been given a SIX MONTH stadium ban and a "£3000 fine for his antics last season in the Crawley v Bradford game. HE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAL :-) Is his Rotherham career over ?
six match...
Not good if Rotherham are in your league winners accumulator eh Stratton! Mind you I've got Town in mine as well lol!

smirg kcab says...
8:35pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards

Devon Red says...
8:41pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Thank you London Red for putting me right regarding the changes to our team since pre season. I thought Hertz was on to something but clearly not. However,I do wonder if the large number of players Paolo has picked for our first eight competitive games this season has unsettled what seemed to be a well balanced side. I am well aware that injuries has contributed to this which is something that did not happen last season. Could someone tell me just how many different players (including used subs) the Town has put out during those eight games ?

ShearerShearer says...
8:42pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Not sure I agree with all this "fear factor" talk.

There wasn't a queue of last season's players wanting to leave, in fact some have willing stayed or come back when they could have easily looked elsewhere.

It has been stated that nothing has changed since last season in terms of the way the club is run.

There are some new players and a there has been a bust up with Caddis (and if the rumours on that are true on that, then no wonder Paolo is frustrated with the attitudes of some of his players).

I think the clues are in Paolo's interview with references to some players being more interested in the gold watch than hard work.

the wizard says...
8:44pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
the wizard wrote:
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?
Hi wiz how are you heard about Evans?
Evans, ah yes, The Sluggard.

Thanks to Jayden and Malkym, no I hadn't got the rapturous good news until you told me. Blimmey I can see the headlines, "Pellet makers on short time".

Obviously the authorities were saving up his mis domeanors and punished them collectively, nice doesn't come close.

smirg kcab says...
8:52pm Mon 10 Sep 12

"I have over-estimated some of my players. I hope my players analyse themselves.

"We have very good players but football is not just about technique, it's about the brain, mentally
his words not mine.

mistakes will be made like last year, but he is not that stupid to rectify it.
first home defeat in a year,settling in period for new players,
looking forward to playing his strongest side at carlise then the points will come flooding in,
onwards and upwards.
eieieio to be bookies we will go.

SeanG92 says...
8:57pm Mon 10 Sep 12

God so much doom and gloom!!

Look we have had a terrible week, no doubt about that. But that's all it is!! 1 week. Out of an entire season!! Some 'fans' need to get a grip. Those idiots chanting 'Caddis', don't bother coming if thats how your going to act, the players need support not calls for a player who jumped ship at the first chance!


1 bad week and some people start saying Paolo isnt good enough!! Get a grip, look at things in perspective and either truly support Paolo and the team or stop bloody pretending to.

castle9 says...
9:05pm Mon 10 Sep 12

ShearerShearer wrote:
Not sure I agree with all this "fear factor" talk.

There wasn't a queue of last season's players wanting to leave, in fact some have willing stayed or come back when they could have easily looked elsewhere.

It has been stated that nothing has changed since last season in terms of the way the club is run.

There are some new players and a there has been a bust up with Caddis (and if the rumours on that are true on that, then no wonder Paolo is frustrated with the attitudes of some of his players).

I think the clues are in Paolo's interview with references to some players being more interested in the gold watch than hard work.
Agree, this 'fear factor' talk has been overplayed. Football is all about confidence and we had just lost our previous two games which was bound to make the players cautious/nervous.

Paolo's comments were aimed at the change in footballers and society generally - in that money has come toe asy for these young men before they have earnt it. ..and he's not wrong.

the wizard says...
9:05pm Mon 10 Sep 12

SeanG92 wrote:
God so much doom and gloom!!

Look we have had a terrible week, no doubt about that. But that's all it is!! 1 week. Out of an entire season!! Some 'fans' need to get a grip. Those idiots chanting 'Caddis', don't bother coming if thats how your going to act, the players need support not calls for a player who jumped ship at the first chance!


1 bad week and some people start saying Paolo isnt good enough!! Get a grip, look at things in perspective and either truly support Paolo and the team or stop bloody pretending to.
Doom and Gloom, never, now that Evans has a ban, I've got the single malt out. Just a wee dram for medicinal purposes you understand.

Y..................E
.................S !!!

castle9 says...
9:08pm Mon 10 Sep 12

DINOMARK wrote:
As I said after the match yes it was disappointing but people should keep things in perspective. A year undefeated, a championship, a visit to wembley and about 6 cup upsets...and how easily people forget he lost both his parents during that time...at the end of the day PDC is still a rookie manager and will make mistakes but some of his management style is to do with trying to keep egos in check and keep the team grounded. Three weeks ago people were on here saying they'd never been prouder of being a town fan, now its questioning PDC and suggesting he will walk. If you read his biography and life story the guy is actually a principled and loyal character, give him a break FFS. The same applies to some of the criticisms about players...Devera had a mare but is an honest pro...the same way people are criticising Paolo for his comments about players take a look at your own comments...Devera is useless, drop him, get in a loan etc....isnt that exactly the same...he has one bad game and is hung out to dry. Just remember, while Wilson was a problem, the constant moaning and negativity and his decision to walk resulted in us ending up with Paul Hart...come on Town fans, be careful what you wish for and show a little patience!
At last, some common sense in a mire of negativity!

Get real people, that was our first defeat at home in a year - it happens!

Onwards and upwards to the next game, we don't have a right to win them all.

Steve. Brentford says...
9:20pm Mon 10 Sep 12

smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.

avo says...
9:28pm Mon 10 Sep 12

I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15.
.
I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo.
.
I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?

London Red says...
9:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Devon so far we have played 23 players in the 8 games
.
8 have played in all 8, 1 in 7 and 4 in 6
.
Injury has prevent players Ritchie playing in all 8 and Collins missed 2 through injury and international duty - both of these are part of the 6 crew
.
Benson has appeared in 5 - he too only missed games through injury
.
So as with last year - despite the perception we are chopping and changing all the time - We have a core spine playing week in week out
.
In fact 9 have featured in all 5 league games
.
Wes Devera Macca Miller RDV and Williams have started every game
.
Ritchie would have been in that list too had he not picked up a knock
.
Collins joins them in the league as he has only missed cup games
.
Ferry is one who has 8 appearances - but that is obviously split between starting and coming on

jayden says...
9:30pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
the wizard wrote:
Out of interest - You may want to see the back page of the 'Football League Paper' from this week - Caddis won't be back under PDC for sure!

Hint why ?
Hi wiz how are you heard about Evans?
Wheres Frank Doberman today?Get that one anybody?
Bilko?
no the Harry Enfield character in his mid fiftys sits in the pub spouting **** to his mate ,mainly thinking that he will slap anyone who disarees with him and lives in a fantasy world and hates everyone ,and comes alive after 10 after a few pints.Now who am i?

London Red says...
9:31pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Sorry Collins was on the bench against Hartlepool but started every game since in the league

jayden says...
9:35pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?

southside7 says...
9:36pm Mon 10 Sep 12

castle9 wrote:
ShearerShearer wrote:
Not sure I agree with all this "fear factor" talk.

There wasn't a queue of last season's players wanting to leave, in fact some have willing stayed or come back when they could have easily looked elsewhere.

It has been stated that nothing has changed since last season in terms of the way the club is run.

There are some new players and a there has been a bust up with Caddis (and if the rumours on that are true on that, then no wonder Paolo is frustrated with the attitudes of some of his players).

I think the clues are in Paolo's interview with references to some players being more interested in the gold watch than hard work.
Agree, this 'fear factor' talk has been overplayed. Football is all about confidence and we had just lost our previous two games which was bound to make the players cautious/nervous.

Paolo's comments were aimed at the change in footballers and society generally - in that money has come toe asy for these young men before they have earnt it. ..and he's not wrong.
Whilst I disagree on the fear factor thing(I really think they are **** themselves every time they get the ball). I am fully with you on the footballers bubble, dreamworld, money thing. I love it when he lays into them about being obsessed with money and buying their first range rover and looking like a midget when they drive it.....superb.

smirg kcab says...
9:37pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight? onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
no i will not meet you behind the bike sheds the wife wont be to happy.
onwards and upwards

Devon Red says...
9:40pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Many thanks London, you have backed up your earlier comments with the facts. As you say there is a perception about chopping and changing but this is clearly not the case. Thanks again.

Steve. Brentford says...
9:42pm Mon 10 Sep 12

avo wrote:
I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15.
.
I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo.
.
I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)

jayden says...
9:47pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
where the hell is pourtsmouth you Witney dick

jayden says...
9:52pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
where the hell is pourtsmouth you Witney dick
Come on Jayden apologize to Jayden ,no you are Jayden ,no you are.

London Red says...
9:55pm Mon 10 Sep 12

No worries Devon - the official site has lots of stats on it - that is where I got the full list of appearances from

Steve. Brentford says...
10:00pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
Definitely going to Pompey Jayden, one of my best friends is a Pompey fan so i`m going him,haha he`s driving i'm drinking :O) give me a shout on here if you are going and we`ll try and meet up mate, and don't knock ol Frank Doberman cause i`ll say OI Jayden NNNOOOOO,DONT COME ON ERE GIVING ALL THAT BLAH BLAH BLAH.......


Grim, don't know if they still have bike sheds anymore, do they? i'm sure you will know.Would you prefer pointed or steel toe-cap?

jayden says...
10:04pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight?
onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
Definitely going to Pompey Jayden, one of my best friends is a Pompey fan so i`m going him,haha he`s driving i'm drinking :O) give me a shout on here if you are going and we`ll try and meet up mate, and don't knock ol Frank Doberman cause i`ll say OI Jayden NNNOOOOO,DONT COME ON ERE GIVING ALL THAT BLAH BLAH BLAH.......


Grim, don't know if they still have bike sheds anymore, do they? i'm sure you will know.Would you prefer pointed or steel toe-cap?
Yes that would be good steve we will sort something out this time cheers mate YOU WOULD BE QUITE WITH IN YOUR RIGHTS THEIR FRANK.

Oxon-Red says...
10:06pm Mon 10 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight? onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
where the hell is pourtsmouth you Witney dick
Come on Jayden apologize to Jayden ,no you are Jayden ,no you are.
Wiz, I mean James, sorry Jayden.

You are the poster that only posts when Town lose ! You are JB you Dick :-)

COYMR

joey butler says...
10:27pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Oxon-Red wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight? onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
where the hell is pourtsmouth you Witney dick
Come on Jayden apologize to Jayden ,no you are Jayden ,no you are.
Wiz, I mean James, sorry Jayden.

You are the poster that only posts when Town lose ! You are JB you Dick :-)

COYMR
Well all of you fiackers have made me laugh on here this last hour tonight and I genuinely thank you for that.

And Steve from Brentford in particular, but also the Witney lads, thank you!

gaz2612 says...
11:17pm Mon 10 Sep 12

PDC requires respect from the players and this should be both ways. He cannot keep blaming individual players or saying all the players need more training. If he has a problem with any of them then this should be dealt with in the dressing room. The match was very poor on Saturday due to poor team selection and players who were scared of making a mistake. Ferry should start when fit, Jay should still be at left back as he has always done well. Why was Bostock left on the bench for the whole match?? Very disappointing, but if PDC changes his ways to players, I am sure that we will start winning and climbing the league. It is early days and there is a long way to go. I note that super sub Connell did the same at Bradford at the weekend!

forzaswindon12 says...
11:36pm Mon 10 Sep 12

gaz2612 wrote:
PDC requires respect from the players and this should be both ways. He cannot keep blaming individual players or saying all the players need more training. If he has a problem with any of them then this should be dealt with in the dressing room. The match was very poor on Saturday due to poor team selection and players who were scared of making a mistake. Ferry should start when fit, Jay should still be at left back as he has always done well. Why was Bostock left on the bench for the whole match?? Very disappointing, but if PDC changes his ways to players, I am sure that we will start winning and climbing the league. It is early days and there is a long way to go. I note that super sub Connell did the same at Bradford at the weekend!
devera should not ever be played at RB again in my opinion. It would have been better to have played McCormack at RB and devera at CB his natural position.
with caddis leaving I think we could have an issue there long term. (unless N thompson or McCormack can adapt and do the business).

Agree Ferry should start, Mcevely back at LB and Gary roberts and Archibald henville back soon?.

very disappointing result on saturday thought it was a home banker but certainly no knee jerk panic yet.

supersaver says...
11:49pm Mon 10 Sep 12

We want PDC as Swindon manager.

He needs to stop blaming individuals in the media.
He is still learning himself.
We have a very good squad of players.
He needs to stop making so many changes to the team.
We were playing well, 1 change at a time if you must, use the subs bench for the new players.

Rebel_phish says...
2:23am Tue 11 Sep 12

Wow.

What a match that was... and I'm not talking football.

old town robin says...
7:42am Tue 11 Sep 12

Rebel_phish wrote:
Wow.

What a match that was... and I'm not talking football.
I'm assuming you're referring to Murray winning his first grand slam.

Didn't stay up to see it myself, but it was coming ans it's great to have a Brit winning a championship after his success in hte olympics..

southside7 says...
7:49am Tue 11 Sep 12

old town robin wrote:
Rebel_phish wrote:
Wow.

What a match that was... and I'm not talking football.
I'm assuming you're referring to Murray winning his first grand slam.

Didn't stay up to see it myself, but it was coming ans it's great to have a Brit winning a championship after his success in hte olympics..
The Olympics is Mickey Mouse compared to this. This is the big one we've been waiting for. Fantastic Murray.

London Red says...
7:53am Tue 11 Sep 12

For all those being very critical of PdC I suggest you read, then re-read and then digest what is written in the final paragraph of the Bessone article (not sure why no comments allowed there?)
.
As for Macca at RB with Devera at CB we tried that last year and it was a disaster - we got better once they swapped
.
Plus Flint and Devera don't work as a pair
.
For Carlisle I would suggest
.
Fodders
Thompson Devera Ward Bessone
Ferry Macca
Ritchie Bostock RDV
Collins

old town robin says...
8:15am Tue 11 Sep 12

forzaswindon12 wrote:
gaz2612 wrote:
PDC requires respect from the players and this should be both ways. He cannot keep blaming individual players or saying all the players need more training. If he has a problem with any of them then this should be dealt with in the dressing room. The match was very poor on Saturday due to poor team selection and players who were scared of making a mistake. Ferry should start when fit, Jay should still be at left back as he has always done well. Why was Bostock left on the bench for the whole match?? Very disappointing, but if PDC changes his ways to players, I am sure that we will start winning and climbing the league. It is early days and there is a long way to go. I note that super sub Connell did the same at Bradford at the weekend!
devera should not ever be played at RB again in my opinion. It would have been better to have played McCormack at RB and devera at CB his natural position.
with caddis leaving I think we could have an issue there long term. (unless N thompson or McCormack can adapt and do the business).

Agree Ferry should start, Mcevely back at LB and Gary roberts and Archibald henville back soon?.

very disappointing result on saturday thought it was a home banker but certainly no knee jerk panic yet.
Agree with all your comments Forza, especially about our problems at right back. Paolo's style of playing is based on full backs getting forward to support the two wing midfielders. Unfortunately Devera doesn't have that ability in his locker as much as he might try to do so, he just doesn't have it at this level. he has been given a run of games and he hasn't quite been able to make the position his to keep. I don't see him as the long term answer and will be surprised if he starts at RB against Carlisle.

Paolo may, as you suggest move him back into the middle and try Macca out at RB, don't think he would do any better than Joe, a stop gap solution at best. He could even consider trying Besonne to play there, think he is quite a good player, not sure if he's strong enough to replace Jay at LB. we'll see who plays where the next game, but a settled back 4 has ot be a priority.

The two other options would be to bring in an emergency loan or personally I would like to see Nathan Thompson given his chance, I've only seen him a couple of times and was impressed and I'm sure he has got better and stronger since then.

5 more days to wait and see and all will be revealed which direction paolo has decided is best for the team.

the wizard says...
8:23am Tue 11 Sep 12

old town robin wrote:
forzaswindon12 wrote:
gaz2612 wrote:
PDC requires respect from the players and this should be both ways. He cannot keep blaming individual players or saying all the players need more training. If he has a problem with any of them then this should be dealt with in the dressing room. The match was very poor on Saturday due to poor team selection and players who were scared of making a mistake. Ferry should start when fit, Jay should still be at left back as he has always done well. Why was Bostock left on the bench for the whole match?? Very disappointing, but if PDC changes his ways to players, I am sure that we will start winning and climbing the league. It is early days and there is a long way to go. I note that super sub Connell did the same at Bradford at the weekend!
devera should not ever be played at RB again in my opinion. It would have been better to have played McCormack at RB and devera at CB his natural position.
with caddis leaving I think we could have an issue there long term. (unless N thompson or McCormack can adapt and do the business).

Agree Ferry should start, Mcevely back at LB and Gary roberts and Archibald henville back soon?.

very disappointing result on saturday thought it was a home banker but certainly no knee jerk panic yet.
Agree with all your comments Forza, especially about our problems at right back. Paolo's style of playing is based on full backs getting forward to support the two wing midfielders. Unfortunately Devera doesn't have that ability in his locker as much as he might try to do so, he just doesn't have it at this level. he has been given a run of games and he hasn't quite been able to make the position his to keep. I don't see him as the long term answer and will be surprised if he starts at RB against Carlisle.

Paolo may, as you suggest move him back into the middle and try Macca out at RB, don't think he would do any better than Joe, a stop gap solution at best. He could even consider trying Besonne to play there, think he is quite a good player, not sure if he's strong enough to replace Jay at LB. we'll see who plays where the next game, but a settled back 4 has ot be a priority.

The two other options would be to bring in an emergency loan or personally I would like to see Nathan Thompson given his chance, I've only seen him a couple of times and was impressed and I'm sure he has got better and stronger since then.

5 more days to wait and see and all will be revealed which direction paolo has decided is best for the team.
Old Town Robin, I think you are right on Thompson, there are quite a few who would like to see him given the chance.

I'm sure Canioman will sort things out on a gradual basis. One point on Saturday would be nice, three would come in more than handy. I'd settle for the draw right now given the last three games.

Jay has only been out due to injury so I expect him back if he is fit at the weekend.

hertz says...
9:57am Tue 11 Sep 12

London and Devon Red , You are correct they may not have all played but they have joined a winning squad which must make a player re think his position in the camp and I still think it a bit unsettling , bit like being on a project that is doing well only to be told you get 5 more heads to help the project because in managements eyes it isn't going to plan , bit demoralising IMHO . Did Collins play for Republic under 21 's last night anyone know ? Wembley bound this after to see how England do against Ukraine .

London Red says...
2:50pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Hertz - I dont necessarily agree with that
.
Footballers generally know there will be 2 for each position and with PdC in some cases he wants 5 and has been open about this since arriving
.
So if you are a player in a position that has not got that number you would naturally expect another to join - also lots have said that competition is good and keeps you on your toes
.
Using you project example - if you were working on one but below head count - would you be demotivated if additional resource was brought in to bring that up to the budgeted amount? I'm sure some would love a few games off here and there - Benson certainly would have last season and has said that!
.
In the case of our new boys:
.
Ward - Devera has been playing as RB and until last game or 2 was doing very well there - we did keep 5 clean sheets in a row after all!
.
So with him now as an RB we only had 3 CBs and 1 was injured so a new CB maked logical sense - no new numbers as Caddis has gone out keeping the defence static
.
Bessone - direct replacement for Cibbo who had to leave for personal reasons
.
Coke - direct replacement (or upgrade if you like) for Risser
.
Rooney - we only had 3 senior forwards so a 4th has been on the shopping list all summer
.
Bostock - is really the odd one out as not filling in any obvious gaps or replacing an outgoing bods.
.
However, we know PdC likes 5 so Bostock gives extra cover/options in both midfield and attack as he can play in both
.
Also we know PdC has wanted him as he believes he gives us another dimention compared to the exisitng players - i.e can allow a 451 or 4231 as he plays in the hole - which if all are honest no one else bar possibly Ritchie could actually do that
.
OK 5 arriving at once and not being the first day of pre-season could cuase some disruption (the friend reunited comment by PdC!) but thats the beast of the Transfer window and will have been the same at a few other clubs and for years now
.
We couldn't also delay them as all are here on 6 month deals and that has to be completed in August otherwise it is 90 days only - causing more overhaul like last season
.
Also on top of that as pointed out NO new boys started at Preston and only 1 started against Orient - so the existing lads should see they have not been "undermined" as they were still being picked!
.
As Wiz pointed out McEverley is actually injured and he is the only one "replaced"
.
I think it is more a case of got too big for their boots - got a hammering - a bollocking and now have a case of shaken nerves
.
A week training, being built up by PdC again, the new boys settling in, others returning from injury and we should see the ship return on course

London Red says...
2:52pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Collins withdrew from the squad due to the rib injury he had against Oxford

dreamofacleansheet2 says...
3:15pm Tue 11 Sep 12

As I suggested last week when Paolo had a go at Flint, he duly selected him for Saturday. Paolo's way is take no prisoners demand the highest standards, demand improvement. As I've often said he's prepared to lose battles to win wars.

Who knows whether there has been a lack of intensity in training we lose, Paolo goes I told you so. Players work it out and way we go.

All this nonsense on Macca and Devera is doing my head in. Yes one has had two bad games the other one but maybe that was due to changing partners and having a different midfield in front and the whole team not being able to string passes together therefore inviting more pressure.

Paolo's (sorry my) team for Saturday.

Super Sir Wes
JD TAH Macca Jay
Ritchie Ferry Miller RDV
Collins WIlliams

He will probably only put Ferry on the bench but I hope the penny has dropped.

May I also point out that after Saturday away at Carlisle we will have done our three furthest away trips which will help with recovery times between games as the season progresses. (Assuming we don't draw the Toon, the Macams or the Weirsiders away in the FA Cup quarter final!

Back to back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend. Isn't he already? Build a statue of him when he takes us to the Premiership.

dreamofacleansheet2 says...
3:20pm Tue 11 Sep 12

PS forgot to mention Ritchie signs an extension to his contract. Team moral, faith in the manager and the board must be terrible........

RAYSPARROW says...
3:21pm Tue 11 Sep 12

I was dissapointed it was not sorted out at half time.

Malkym says...
5:41pm Tue 11 Sep 12

And Dreams.... it sure is nonsense re AM & JD, according to many on here they've suddenly changed their religion overnight and become shi'ites! What a load of old cobblers!

Malkym says...
5:45pm Tue 11 Sep 12

joey butler wrote:
Oxon-Red wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
smirg kcab wrote:
the wizard wrote: Grims, If you take the arm band off Macca who are you going to give it too, without it disrupting their game, RDV ? Ferry ? Macca played at right back for a number of games last season and as Captain. I didn't see any probs with that. What I do think is the issue effects the whole team, not just Macca, sort the issue what ever it is and things as a whole will improve. Anyway, we had a blip last season and we are having it again now, far better now and get it out of the system than around game 40, when we need to be well on top of things. This situation will be resolved, patience, quiet support, and belief, things will get better, Onwards and Upwards.
Give the arm band to any Rooney,Navarro,dever a, after all it won't have an impact on how they play.? Oh I do like a reaction. Some other suckers just don't learn Onwards and upwards Paolo we trust, but I'm open to offers
Ive got a size 12 i can OFFER you.
that may be a tad tight? onwards and upwards
Hahaha, i will push it up hard don't worry.
Hi steve good weekend? You going to Pourtsmouth?
where the hell is pourtsmouth you Witney dick
Come on Jayden apologize to Jayden ,no you are Jayden ,no you are.
Wiz, I mean James, sorry Jayden. You are the poster that only posts when Town lose ! You are JB you Dick :-) COYMR
Well all of you fiackers have made me laugh on here this last hour tonight and I genuinely thank you for that. And Steve from Brentford in particular, but also the Witney lads, thank you!
I hate you butler!! just to let you know I'll be adding a login just for you Butler - think I'll call myself BLAKEY!!v Lots of love from another Witney lad that isn't but if it floats your boat to think that dream on Joseph!

Malkym says...
5:52pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney?
Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?

forzaswindon12 says...
7:01pm Tue 11 Sep 12

London Red wrote:
For all those being very critical of PdC I suggest you read, then re-read and then digest what is written in the final paragraph of the Bessone article (not sure why no comments allowed there?)
.
As for Macca at RB with Devera at CB we tried that last year and it was a disaster - we got better once they swapped
.
Plus Flint and Devera don't work as a pair
.
For Carlisle I would suggest
.
Fodders
Thompson Devera Ward Bessone
Ferry Macca
Ritchie Bostock RDV
Collins
I dont think devera is the long term solution at RB, he is a much better centre back (he was poor at RB at barnet aswell) and I think he can partner flint as he did last season and do well enough at this level, and even chip in with the odd goal.

having said this I think we would agree that archibald henville would come straight back in, once recovered to partner flint most likely as thats a strong partnership.(with good back up options in AM devera ward)

I agree with old town robin that we need to bring nathan thompson in at RB to see if he is the solution asap. But Id play AM at RB over devera given the choice.

my suggestion for team against carlisle assuming roberts henville Mcevely dont make it would be;

fodders N thompson, Flint, Alan Mac, bessone, Ritchie, Ferry, Miller, RDV, Williams A Rooney

subs bostock collins benson coke L rooney navarro ward

jayden says...
7:29pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney?
Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"

jayden says...
7:36pm Tue 11 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney?
Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"
What was that all about?

London Red says...
7:55pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Anyone seen the BBC headline: I have no future at Charlton - Clarke
.
No surprise there!!!!
.
Oh well maybe 14th time lucky

Malkym says...
9:31pm Tue 11 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney? Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"
What was that all about?
Jeys fixation with multiple posting ids - he thinks most of us are one and the same - me you oxon etc. Not sure what you mean about kids?

jayden says...
9:36pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney? Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"
What was that all about?
Jeys fixation with multiple posting ids - he thinks most of us are one and the same - me you oxon etc. Not sure what you mean about kids?
The other day friday i think you upset someone about a free ticket for last sat game

dreamofacleansheet2 says...
9:52pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Oh hang on Clarke no future at Charlton. That was Paolo's fault, he was totally wrong the way he dealt with him here....

Just like drink gate, Caddis gate, Super Sir Wes (half) gate and Fkint (quarter) gate.......

Back to back to back promotions coming....

Steve. Brentford says...
11:51pm Tue 11 Sep 12

dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Oh hang on Clarke no future at Charlton. That was Paolo's fault, he was totally wrong the way he dealt with him here....

Just like drink gate, Caddis gate, Super Sir Wes (half) gate and Fkint (quarter) gate.......

Back to back to back promotions coming....
Sarcasm will get you no where young man.


Joey B, i had to go to a little place in Oxfordshire (i think) called Langley just outside Witney,i had to drive through a little place called Kingston Bagpuize which tickle me for no apparent reason other than the name (which i had never heard of) anyway guess what i witnessed, you wont believe this, Wiz was on his own,playing the bagpipes next to a posh motor home and shouting i'm Malkym whilst eating chish and fips, with a sign around his Gregory peck saying i'm Jayden i eat what i want..Now make of that what you will JB but things seem dodgy in Witney if you ask me.

jayden says...
7:03am Wed 12 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Oh hang on Clarke no future at Charlton. That was Paolo's fault, he was totally wrong the way he dealt with him here....

Just like drink gate, Caddis gate, Super Sir Wes (half) gate and Fkint (quarter) gate.......

Back to back to back promotions coming....
Sarcasm will get you no where young man.


Joey B, i had to go to a little place in Oxfordshire (i think) called Langley just outside Witney,i had to drive through a little place called Kingston Bagpuize which tickle me for no apparent reason other than the name (which i had never heard of) anyway guess what i witnessed, you wont believe this, Wiz was on his own,playing the bagpipes next to a posh motor home and shouting i'm Malkym whilst eating chish and fips, with a sign around his Gregory peck saying i'm Jayden i eat what i want..Now make of that what you will JB but things seem dodgy in Witney if you ask me.
Good one steve ,and when i have eaten i **** where i want to

Malkym says...
7:26am Wed 12 Sep 12

jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney? Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"
What was that all about?
Jeys fixation with multiple posting ids - he thinks most of us are one and the same - me you oxon etc. Not sure what you mean about kids?
The other day friday i think you upset someone about a free ticket for last sat game
Ah yes someone did have a dig - pathetic really because we all like a freebie don't we and no doubt they like many others have taken advantage of corporate hospitality offered to us in the course of our work or friend of a friend -day at the races, F1,or golf etc.

Anyway having taken advantage of STFC's latest ticket deal I'm looking forward to welcoming Charlie A & Burnley and then Colchester.

So to coin a phrase or two -ESSSTTTEEFFFCCCCEE!
! (lol ) "watching a birth & "onwards &upwards" COYR! oh and "I hate you Butler"

old town robin says...
7:48am Wed 12 Sep 12

I'm looking forward to our next home game against AFC Bournemouth, I wonder if they will have uncle 'arry sitting in the dugout, I expect Paolo and John Bostock will be pleased to see him.

jayden says...
8:03am Wed 12 Sep 12

Malkym wrote:
jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
jayden wrote:
jayden wrote:
Malkym wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
avo wrote: I think I might slit my wrists, such is the failure of our season so far. I can only see relegation, times two and conference football in 2014/15. . I think we have done really well so far and Saturday was just a blip in an otherwise immense home record under the stewardship of the good ship Paolo. . I have multiple personality disorder AND I support Swindon Town. Someone told me the other day that those two go hand in hand, at least I think it was someone else, or was it just the voices in my head?
Yep, no, ummm, i think you will fit in just fine, fck you and welcome my friend :O)
Are you Ok Steve (Brentford) Witney? Joeys favourite song - " I am you and you are me and we are all from Witney"... oh and bags I be Jayden - Jayden? if thats ok with Jayden can you ask him?
what the hells up with you now ? Tues free food for oaps and old scrots and stay away from those kids"
What was that all about?
Jeys fixation with multiple posting ids - he thinks most of us are one and the same - me you oxon etc. Not sure what you mean about kids?
The other day friday i think you upset someone about a free ticket for last sat game
Ah yes someone did have a dig - pathetic really because we all like a freebie don't we and no doubt they like many others have taken advantage of corporate hospitality offered to us in the course of our work or friend of a friend -day at the races, F1,or golf etc.

Anyway having taken advantage of STFC's latest ticket deal I'm looking forward to welcoming Charlie A & Burnley and then Colchester.

So to coin a phrase or two -ESSSTTTEEFFFCCCCEE!

! (lol ) "watching a birth & "onwards &upwards" COYR! oh and "I hate you Butler"
ARRRRR i see now thats cleared that up.

joey butler says...
9:26pm Wed 12 Sep 12

Steve. Brentford wrote:
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Oh hang on Clarke no future at Charlton. That was Paolo's fault, he was totally wrong the way he dealt with him here....

Just like drink gate, Caddis gate, Super Sir Wes (half) gate and Fkint (quarter) gate.......

Back to back to back promotions coming....
Sarcasm will get you no where young man.


Joey B, i had to go to a little place in Oxfordshire (i think) called Langley just outside Witney,i had to drive through a little place called Kingston Bagpuize which tickle me for no apparent reason other than the name (which i had never heard of) anyway guess what i witnessed, you wont believe this, Wiz was on his own,playing the bagpipes next to a posh motor home and shouting i'm Malkym whilst eating chish and fips, with a sign around his Gregory peck saying i'm Jayden i eat what i want..Now make of that what you will JB but things seem dodgy in Witney if you ask me.
Just Magic Steve, I have only just read this, but one of your funniest quotes ever!

I am however more than a little worried that you may have run over GlasRed in the layby on the left hand side. That would be harsh, as he was only selling strawberries in aid of the fund for the family of James Altea.

Steve. Brentford says...
10:00pm Wed 12 Sep 12

joey butler wrote:
Steve. Brentford wrote:
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Oh hang on Clarke no future at Charlton. That was Paolo's fault, he was totally wrong the way he dealt with him here....

Just like drink gate, Caddis gate, Super Sir Wes (half) gate and Fkint (quarter) gate.......

Back to back to back promotions coming....
Sarcasm will get you no where young man.


Joey B, i had to go to a little place in Oxfordshire (i think) called Langley just outside Witney,i had to drive through a little place called Kingston Bagpuize which tickle me for no apparent reason other than the name (which i had never heard of) anyway guess what i witnessed, you wont believe this, Wiz was on his own,playing the bagpipes next to a posh motor home and shouting i'm Malkym whilst eating chish and fips, with a sign around his Gregory peck saying i'm Jayden i eat what i want..Now make of that what you will JB but things seem dodgy in Witney if you ask me.
Just Magic Steve, I have only just read this, but one of your funniest quotes ever!

I am however more than a little worried that you may have run over GlasRed in the layby on the left hand side. That would be harsh, as he was only selling strawberries in aid of the fund for the family of James Altea.
Haha, i did feel a bump but put it down to being a pothole, whoops.

leader1111 says...
12:30am Thu 13 Sep 12

Awful performance. Endless booting the ball from start to finish with almost no possession as a result.

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