Di Canio: Treat Colchester like Stoke (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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Di Canio: Treat Colchester like Stoke
6:00am Tuesday 2nd October 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
RESPECT: Paolo Di Canio
PAOLO Di Canio has told his Swindon Town players to treat Colchester United as they did Stoke City in the build-up to this evening’s League One clash.
The Robins go into the contest against the struggling U’s in pursuit of a fifth straight win in all competitions and face a Colchester side who only picked up their first league victory of the campaign on Saturday.
However, with new manager Joe Dunne in place at the Weston Homes Community Stadium following the sacking of John Ward, Di Canio expects the Essex outfit to provide a stern test for his squad.
The Italian is convinced Swindon have too much for Colchester to handle, but only if Town prepare for the match in the same way they did prior to the Capital One Cup success at the Premier League Potters back in August.
“If we underestimate them for a bit, we’re going to have big trouble,” he said.
“If we play our football, with desire and determination and treat them like they are Stoke City or Brighton there is no chance for them.
“If, if, if - because if is a crucial word.
“They will play with enthusiasm, determination, they’re going to put us under pressure.
“I like the way the new manager sends his message to his players but it’s obvious we’re still a better side and we have to take the points and move on.
“If we don’t have the fire or the quality when we have possession, it doesn’t mean anything to keep the three lines.
“It’s obvious when you have quality, desire, you know each other and you use the right players in the right system that makes a big difference.
“If we play with fire there is very little chance of them getting a point, but only if we play our football.”
Comments(23)
Okus Road
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8:33am Tue 2 Oct 12
My predictions for tonight as can't get on Internet later
Thanks
1) 4 - 1
2) 7431
3) Williams 19 mins
4) 10 corners
5) 61 mins. Sub
SAPFanSTFC
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8:41am Tue 2 Oct 12
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I can't get hold of Andy...I'm not sure he works full time as I've got the questions outstanding from today's email:
Please enter on the "Di Canio warns of banana skins ahead" thread until it appears.
Rebel_phish
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10:17am Tue 2 Oct 12
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Robin of Andover
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11:00am Tue 2 Oct 12
COYR
Oi Den!
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11:08am Tue 2 Oct 12
Robin of Andover wrote:We seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground.
COYR
stfc4ever!!
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11:14am Tue 2 Oct 12
2) 7894
3) Collins 8 mins
4) 8 corners
5) 81 mins for sub
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:17am Tue 2 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford
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11:27am Tue 2 Oct 12
Oi Den! wrote:I don't think so either Den but if folk want their stubs to get Villa tickets they will have to get off there arses and get down the CG, as it is right now only season ticket holders have any guarantees and rightly so.
Robin of Andover wrote:We seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground.
COYR
Malkym
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11:45am Tue 2 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Absolutely right Izzak(:O) or is that Kent Walton?
Oi Den! wrote:I don't think so either Den but if folk want their stubs to get Villa tickets they will have to get off there arses and get down the CG, as it is right now only season ticket holders have any guarantees and rightly so.Robin of Andover wrote: I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground. COYRWe seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
Luckily being a canny Jockster I've got all bases covered - got both Burnley & Colchester stubs and season ticket mate getting ticket anyway cos he's on his jollies - I could end up being a tout as well as a tart lol!
the don69
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12:03pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Spot on Chaps!can't see the gate hitting 8,000 tonight,Colchester won't bring any,but lets hope for 3 points in what could be a tricky game!!!!!!!!!!!
Oi Den! wrote:I don't think so either Den but if folk want their stubs to get Villa tickets they will have to get off there arses and get down the CG, as it is right now only season ticket holders have any guarantees and rightly so.
Robin of Andover wrote:We seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground.
COYR
Steve. Brentford
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12:29pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:Tut tut, IZAAK would turn in his grave Malky,one Z is quite enough.
Steve. Brentford wrote:Absolutely right Izzak(:O) or is that Kent Walton?
Oi Den! wrote:I don't think so either Den but if folk want their stubs to get Villa tickets they will have to get off there arses and get down the CG, as it is right now only season ticket holders have any guarantees and rightly so.Robin of Andover wrote: I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground. COYRWe seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
Luckily being a canny Jockster I've got all bases covered - got both Burnley & Colchester stubs and season ticket mate getting ticket anyway cos he's on his jollies - I could end up being a tout as well as a tart lol!
Well it certainly ain't John Boy Walton and neither is it Walton on Thames,so Izaak it is and in the words of the great man himself,
"Good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue" that said Jayden, see you this evening.
dreamofacleansheet2
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12:38pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Can't wait.
Steve. Brentford
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12:45pm Tue 2 Oct 12
the don69 wrote:Yeah you never know what you are going to get with them eh Don, I mean by rights and with no disrespect to the club i have always felt that they punch above their weight by continuing to compete in league 1 but fair do`s they have and still are, only i feel that this may well catch up with them this season,looking for a good display tonight and no slip ups as per Orient.
Steve. Brentford wrote:Spot on Chaps!can't see the gate hitting 8,000 tonight,Colchester won't bring any,but lets hope for 3 points in what could be a tricky game!!!!!!!!!!!
Oi Den! wrote:I don't think so either Den but if folk want their stubs to get Villa tickets they will have to get off there arses and get down the CG, as it is right now only season ticket holders have any guarantees and rightly so.
Robin of Andover wrote:We seem to have a hardcore of less than 8,000 at the moment and Colchester don't get many travelling, especially midweek. I doubt we'll hit the 8,000 mark.
I'm with Wizard - 3-0 to the Town and over 8,500 at the County Ground.
COYR
PS i have heard that only a coach full coming from them so all tonight's Attendance will by and large be Town fans.
Malkym
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2:03pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Steve are you in Winners/Legends tonight?
Stilloyal
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2:17pm Tue 2 Oct 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:I doubt that Troy will start . It'll be Macca and Ward in central defence.
I don't think we'll get over 8,000 even with the lure of the cup game. I do think someone is in for a hammering so 5 nil and troy to get the first tonight for me. You heard it here first!!!
I hope also that Thommo is back in, as much as I like Bessone he still isn't match fit.
smirg kcab
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2:21pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Onwards and upwards
the wizard
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2:34pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Ah yes the days of Steve Logan and Mick McManus, Mark Roller Ball Rocco,
Vic Faulkener, Jackie Pallo and many more.
Steve. Brentford
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2:34pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Malkym wrote:All being well with the journey down and that i meet Jayden in time, i was hoping to indulge in a pint before the game yes mate.
I think we underestimate any other team in this league at our peril - particularly in return fixtures at their place when we've stuffed them at the CG e.g. Bournemouth.
Steve are you in Winners/Legends tonight?
Steve. Brentford
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2:42pm Tue 2 Oct 12
the wizard wrote:Les Kellett was our household favourite and Mick McManus was the Villain, i always secretly liked the villains though, another one just come to mind Wiz, Kendo Nagasaki,good entertainment,certai
I thought Kent Walton used to commentate on the ITV Wrestling in the 60's-70's.
Ah yes the days of Steve Logan and Mick McManus, Mark Roller Ball Rocco,
Vic Faulkener, Jackie Pallo and many more.
nly better than all the American stuff around these days.
SeanG92
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3:24pm Tue 2 Oct 12
We are the better team, we have better players and can play better football. However, football doesn't always go by the book otherwise id be rich and the bookies would be skint ;) (plus it be boring as hell)
Another point is that Colchester will be right up for it, the Di Canio factor along with the fact they have a new manager in the so called 'honeymoon' period will mean they will come here really trying to get something.
But as has been said, if we play to our potential we should get the 3 points.
Malkym
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5:36pm Tue 2 Oct 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Yes Wiz he did -my little joke with Steve re him a fisherman an Izak Walton who wrote the Compleat(not a typo) Angler.
the wizard wrote: I thought Kent Walton used to commentate on the ITV Wrestling in the 60's-70's. Ah yes the days of Steve Logan and Mick McManus, Mark Roller Ball Rocco, Vic Faulkener, Jackie Pallo and many more.Les Kellett was our household favourite and Mick McManus was the Villain, i always secretly liked the villains though, another one just come to mind Wiz, Kendo Nagasaki,good entertainment,certai nly better than all the American stuff around these days.
Not to mention Billy Two Rivers, Johnny Kwango. Kellett was pure comedy and of course there was Kent Walton trying to make us believe that it was all genuine hard core wrestling when we all knew it was a fix!!
Don't think I ever recall seeing Pallo & McManus ever lose on TV -perhaps just once or twice to give back some supposed "credibilty"
And what do we get now? Rock all - no World of Sport with Dickie "Mallon streak" Davies or Grandstand with debonair Des or Frank "have it off" Bough -we get insulted with crap like Bargain Hunt FFS!! No wonder Murdoch rubs his hands gleefully.
the wizard
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1:05am Wed 3 Oct 12
the wizard says...
8:15am Tue 2 Oct 12