Di Canio plans to take another look at Bodin (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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Di Canio plans to take another look at Bodin
6:00am Thursday 22nd December 2011 in STFC By Gary Rose
PAOLO Di Canio wants Billy Bodin to return to Swindon when his loan spell at Torquay ends in January.
Wales Under-21 international Bodin has been at the Gulls since August and has become an important part of Martin Ling’s team.
The 19-year-old is due to return to the County Ground on January 8 and Torquay are keen to arrange an extension to his deal that will see him remain at Plainmoor until the end of the season.
However, interim chairman Jeremy Wray has confirmed that Di Canio is keen to have another look at Bodin, who made three starts under the Italian at the start of the season.
“Billy is very highly rated and he has done very well during his time at Torquay,” Wray told the Advertiser.
“Paolo wants to look at him in January. He has been monitoring his progress while he has been at Torquay and wants to look at him at the end of his loan spell.
“There have been a lot of changes at the club while he has been away so we will look at the situation when he returns.”
It is likely that Bodin will return to Swindon for a couple of weeks before Di Canio makes a decision on whether to keep him at the club, or let him to return to Torquay on loan.
Last week, Ling confirmed he would love to keep Bodin at the Devonshire club for as long as possible.
“He's Swindon's player and Swindon have got to make that decision and we'll have to assess that nearer the time,” said the former Town midfielder.
"They know that I would love to keep him until the end of the season and even possibly take him full time."
Ling added: "He's a big product for us. We'd love to keep him about us because he's had a successful time.
"He's been a regular here at 19, and I think sometimes when you've been a regular you want to stay a regular and I think Bill would like to stay as well.”
Comments(65)
London Red
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6:52am Thu 22 Dec 11
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PdC said he felt Billy would be better out wide and that is where he has been playing for Torquay - so hopefully Billy sees that too now
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Best move by all - see if he is ready for us - if he is he stays and plays - if not loan back to Torquay later in Jan
Rod Bourne
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7:14am Thu 22 Dec 11
jeez
P*ssed Off
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7:35am Thu 22 Dec 11
eastern red
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7:43am Thu 22 Dec 11
jamesaltea
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7:54am Thu 22 Dec 11
Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.
stigger
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8:04am Thu 22 Dec 11
Is that you Lovesey
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8:06am Thu 22 Dec 11
the don69
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8:40am Thu 22 Dec 11
jamesaltea wrote:We should give him his chance,play him at Barnet in the Paint Pot to start with!and some game time against Wigan,he needs to play and learn,he will be a very good player and deserves his chance!!!!!!!!!
So, if we have him back who's place would he take in the team, and how much playing time would he get.
Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.
meadowred
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8:44am Thu 22 Dec 11
Stratton Red
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8:48am Thu 22 Dec 11
eastern red wrote:You can kind of sense it... We get Hall to the end of the season who then bangs in a hat-trick down the road, poetic!!!
Robert Hall has been recalled from his loan spell at Oxford just one day into his second spell - Oxford Brisol United please comment.
jamesaltea
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9:12am Thu 22 Dec 11
the don69 wrote:Yes, I totally agree that he should be given his chance, without question, but given PDc's disposition do you really, really, see that happening.
jamesaltea wrote:We should give him his chance,play him at Barnet in the Paint Pot to start with!and some game time against Wigan,he needs to play and learn,he will be a very good player and deserves his chance!!!!!!!!!
So, if we have him back who's place would he take in the team, and how much playing time would he get.
Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.
People talk about Canio's passion etc but he does see-saw with his mood's, on the other hand his fellow Italians, Mancini for instance seem a lot more measured and predictable.
I would welcome Bodin into the squad, but will he get the time on the pitch that he needs to mature, somehow I don't think he will. That's not a hit against Billy but the way I see things unfolding.
SeanG92
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9:16am Thu 22 Dec 11
Hopefully Billy can come back and make an impact
Devon Red
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9:24am Thu 22 Dec 11
On a different note, had a look at the pitch at Plainmoor yesterday and its looking good. Has plenty of grass in the goalmouth areas etc as we havn't had any frost down here yet ! The grounds a bit like the Kassam at the mo as one side is missing so it will be a bit of an odd atmosphere on Boxing Day.
stokes_stfc
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9:40am Thu 22 Dec 11
London Red wrote:i would like to see us keep bodin, but i think he'll be back for a couple of weeks, then we'll either keep him or sell him - don't think he'd go back on loan (although i think this would be the best option for everyone)
Don't think Billy will be up top
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PdC said he felt Billy would be better out wide and that is where he has been playing for Torquay - so hopefully Billy sees that too now
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Best move by all - see if he is ready for us - if he is he stays and plays - if not loan back to Torquay later in Jan
i wouldn't be surprised if he ends up moving on, which would be a real shame considering how he's progressed so far at town
stokes_stfc
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9:40am Thu 22 Dec 11
i wouldn't be surprised if he ends up moving on, which would be a real shame considering how he's progressed so far at town
SAPFanSTFC
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9:41am Thu 22 Dec 11
the don69 wrote:Agree Don69, would be good to see him start against Barnet but he won't be playing in the F.A. Cup due to the dates..he doesn't return until the 8th i.e. a day after the Wigan game.
jamesaltea wrote: So, if we have him back who's place would he take in the team, and how much playing time would he get. Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.We should give him his chance,play him at Barnet in the Paint Pot to start with!and some game time against Wigan,he needs to play and learn,he will be a very good player and deserves his chance!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure he would be right for the 3rd Round tie just yet. Like others I tend to think he'll be taken a look at and sent back until the end of the season.
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Good news from Devon Red re: pitch - Sadly I can't make it but hoping the Red Army go down the road in force.
Psychedelic Syd
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9:41am Thu 22 Dec 11
avo
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9:46am Thu 22 Dec 11
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I guess that's part of the godfather's thinking in wanting to take another look in Jan....
Wonder Strike
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10:02am Thu 22 Dec 11
SeanG92
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11:07am Thu 22 Dec 11
Gonna be a fantastic atmosphere
Oxon-Red
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11:14am Thu 22 Dec 11
As to playing at 16/17, that has changed in recent years and only the very very best that break through at that age. The lack of reserve teams hasn't helped the younger kids come through. I seem to remember the football combination had nearly as many teams as the main league which meant a game every week was guaranteed for the up and coming kids.
It seems to me that STFC has a special place in the Pops Bodin’s heart so why not the same for Bodin Jnr. For that reason I hope the Bodin’s are part of STFC for a long time.
COYR
Swindon1984
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11:33am Thu 22 Dec 11
SeanG92 wrote:Think I got the last two (where two were available next to eachother) in the Arkell's off the website last night. Didn't fancy the stratton bank in January somehow.
Official site is saying that 9000 tickets have been sold for the FA cup clash so far. Arkells and don Rogers sold out, apart from season ticket seats. 20 tickets left in town ends, and now obviously the stratton bank is open. Gonna be a fantastic atmosphere
Would definitely be a shame to lose Bodin given that he seems to have come on leaps and bounds at Torquay, but the reason he left in the first place was lack of first team opportunities, and should he still not be getting a fair crack of the whip on his return, he'll seek first team football elsewhere. As a professional no-one could begrudge him that.
SeanG92
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12:00pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Swindon1984 wrote:Aye you cant begrudge him wanting to play, and it is essential that at this stage in his career he is playing games to help him improve.
SeanG92 wrote:Think I got the last two (where two were available next to eachother) in the Arkell's off the website last night. Didn't fancy the stratton bank in January somehow.
Official site is saying that 9000 tickets have been sold for the FA cup clash so far. Arkells and don Rogers sold out, apart from season ticket seats. 20 tickets left in town ends, and now obviously the stratton bank is open. Gonna be a fantastic atmosphere
Would definitely be a shame to lose Bodin given that he seems to have come on leaps and bounds at Torquay, but the reason he left in the first place was lack of first team opportunities, and should he still not be getting a fair crack of the whip on his return, he'll seek first team football elsewhere. As a professional no-one could begrudge him that.
If he can come back here and start getting games then I would be delighted. However im with people on thinking he might not quite be ready yet. (Although he has done pretty well at Torquay)
London Red
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12:30pm Thu 22 Dec 11
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If not why not sign him up for another 12 months and then loan him back to Torquay for the remainder
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He can then come back in pre-season and compete to be part of the squad next year
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Then if he finds himself still down the pecking order it might be time to consider selling over another loan
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Hopefully that is not the case and he is part of the squad either in Jan or the summer as much as Kennedy is now if not more
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He certainly should be targeting game time out wide left as this certainly is still an "open" position
Stratton Red
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12:32pm Thu 22 Dec 11
jamesaltea wrote:Easy, Magera... .
So, if we have him back who's place would he take in the team, and how much playing time would he get. Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.
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Would love to see BB back and doing well but I suspect there's some internal club politics at play bearing in mind PBs association. I agree with you that he's likely to go back to Torquay but I'm reliable informed that PDC has put a £250K price tag on him...
jamesaltea
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12:50pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Stratton Red wrote:£250k, bargain if he produces to the same level as his father.
jamesaltea wrote:Easy, Magera... .
So, if we have him back who's place would he take in the team, and how much playing time would he get. Any assessment to be fair should see him play for several weeks so as he can gel back into the team to see any benefit of his time at Torquay. I wish him well, but I don't see a regular slot for him here, I think he will go back to Torquay and eventually on a permanent basis.
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Would love to see BB back and doing well but I suspect there's some internal club politics at play bearing in mind PBs association. I agree with you that he's likely to go back to Torquay but I'm reliable informed that PDC has put a £250K price tag on him...
I can see him going to Torquay for less with a big sell-on clause if that is the case.
dreamofacleansheet2
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1:06pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Paolo will understand that all of us are willing him to do well. As we know there is nothing better than a home grown player flourishing in out team.
In Paolo we trust. It's going to be a great Christmas and New Year!
Wilesy
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1:30pm Thu 22 Dec 11
On another note, I see Paolo's regular Thursday column is not in today's Adver and the explaining statement says he has refused to do it this week. Refused is quite a strong word and would indicate he is either very busy or has the hump with the Adver. Maybe something to do with the aftermath of the Rovers game?
Is that you Lovesey
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1:38pm Thu 22 Dec 11
oldtownred
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1:39pm Thu 22 Dec 11
I still remember Duncan Shearer with bitterness and admiration. Bought because they wanted to damage us not as a prosepect for themselves! Two can play that game, even if it is long ago in history.
London Red
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1:56pm Thu 22 Dec 11
dreamofacleansheet2
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2:07pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Happy Christmas everyone (bar them)!
Oxon-Red
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2:48pm Thu 22 Dec 11
http://www.mirror.co
.uk/news/weird-world
/2011/12/22/dutch-cu
p-game-abandoned-aft
er-goalkeeper-attack
s-pitch-invader-at-a
z-alkmaar-vs-ajax-11
5875-23654122/
Scroll down and play the video :-)
COYR
Is that you Lovesey
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2:49pm Thu 22 Dec 11
oldtownred
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2:57pm Thu 22 Dec 11
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Great minds. Was gutted at the time and never saw it coming until later. madness selling at the end of a season when in contention, but typical Swindon! Like last year letting Flint back to Alfreton............
Oldtownred Was discussing big Dunc last night in the pub re my hatred for the scousers and in particular that bar steward Dalgleish who signed him. Can't stand them and him in particular even if it is over 20 years ago. Elephants never forget!
Happy Christmas everyone (bar them)!
...why?
oxfordbristolunited
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5:05pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Stratton Red wrote:here's another comment lol....dont think you turkeys are getting this somehow! anyway, it wont be long before your bubble goes ''POP'' lol....see you soon puddings...p1ss1ing myself laughing...oufc.
eastern red wrote:You can kind of sense it... We get Hall to the end of the season who then bangs in a hat-trick down the road, poetic!!!
Robert Hall has been recalled from his loan spell at Oxford just one day into his second spell - Oxford Brisol United please comment.
oxfordbristolunited
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5:34pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Malkym
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6:05pm Thu 22 Dec 11
oldtownred wrote:Sad -both of you I'm afraid in my opinion - club finances at the time were obviously a consideration I would think and even Dunc probably had a sell on clause written into his contract even then if a higher league or maybe even Scottish club?
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Oldtownred Was discussing big Dunc last night in the pub re my hatred for the scousers and in particular that bar steward Dalgleish who signed him. Can't stand them and him in particular even if it is over 20 years ago. Elephants never forget! Happy Christmas everyone (bar them)!Great minds. Was gutted at the time and never saw it coming until later. madness selling at the end of a season when in contention, but typical Swindon! Like last year letting Flint back to Alfreton............ ...why?
At least he'll be able to tell his children he played footie for his country a number of times. I doubt he'd be able to say that if he stayed with Town.
LeGod
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6:05pm Thu 22 Dec 11
STFC Marching on while the Pox can only look up at us.
Poxford FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW
Malkym
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6:07pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Oxon-Red wrote:Did he foul Domestos? Was it a bit of a Cillit Bang?
Anyone see the Ajax incident ??? http://www.mirror.co .uk/news/weird-world /2011/12/22/dutch-cu p-game-abandoned-aft er-goalkeeper-attack s-pitch-invader-at-a z-alkmaar-vs-ajax-11 5875-23654122/ Scroll down and play the video :-) COYR
Oi Den!
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6:08pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Is that you Lovesey wrote:Agree. If that was the reason for his refusal, what will he be like if and when the Adver dares to make a critical comment?
well he should realise that the column should have been done for us the supporters, regardless of his thoughts on the adver, he was after all, the one who threw his toys out of the pram after the game, the adver only reported it as did BBc and Sky.
Malkym
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6:15pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Davethered
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6:46pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Get a full years experience behind him then come back rareing to go next season. Come back to soon could destroy him
old town robin
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7:56pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Davethered wrote:Dave,
I think they should let Billy stay at Torquay till the end of the season.
Get a full years experience behind him then come back rareing to go next season. Come back to soon could destroy him
agree with that that, we have players like Bodin, Magera, Gabi and Esajas who may perform better ar a higher level. we should plan to kep all of them for the future.
smirg kcab
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8:44pm Thu 22 Dec 11
Devon Red wrote:Did it have S.T.F.C in the penalty area?
Only watched him twice down here so far but what I have seen is no different to what he has produced for the Town. He has obvious skill on the ball and can take on players well but he is too inconsistant for my liking. He has been substituted by Ling quite a bit as he seems to lose interest if he is not playing too well. This inconsistancy could also be down to fitness or inexperience its difficult to tell. The Gulls fans like him and would be pleased to have him. I'm a bit like others on here, I can't see how he will fit in with PDC's plans.
On a different note, had a look at the pitch at Plainmoor yesterday and its looking good. Has plenty of grass in the goalmouth areas etc as we havn't had any frost down here yet ! The grounds a bit like the Kassam at the mo as one side is missing so it will be a bit of an odd atmosphere on Boxing Day.
We hate oxford
Onwards and upwards
SAPFanSTFC
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11:54pm Thu 22 Dec 11
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It has to be one of the most boring logos in the football league - certainly not value for money...unless they paid a Fiver for the ink cartridge.
Wilesy
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12:07am Fri 23 Dec 11
STFC1974
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7:18am Fri 23 Dec 11
proven goal scorer, just a shame that he is currently at Brizzle Sh!tty. Available in January
London Red
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9:17am Fri 23 Dec 11
EastleazeRed
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9:51am Fri 23 Dec 11
London Red wrote:Think the adver and Mr Di Canio have fallen out. He refused to to submit his column yesterday. I expect its over his rant the other week.
See the adver have packed up for Christmas then
EastleazeRed
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9:55am Fri 23 Dec 11
Is that you Lovesey wrote:From what i was told up the pub last night. Phil king was found not guilty ! Good job cause he really is a top bloke.
On a different note and unrelated, I see the Phil King jury is out at the moment, bit weird that his fate will be decided by an Oxford jury, having played for us !!!
umpcah
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9:58am Fri 23 Dec 11
umpcah
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10:00am Fri 23 Dec 11
EastleazeRed wrote:Agreed now let`s get down to The Dolphin and get a sub until the New Year !
Is that you Lovesey wrote:From what i was told up the pub last night. Phil king was found not guilty ! Good job cause he really is a top bloke.
On a different note and unrelated, I see the Phil King jury is out at the moment, bit weird that his fate will be decided by an Oxford jury, having played for us !!!
NEWBURYREDS
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10:09am Fri 23 Dec 11
Devon Red
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10:24am Fri 23 Dec 11
SAPFan, just for you. The history behind the Torquay badge is just as boring as the badge itself. Introduced during 1968 the blue chevrons are supposed to be an abstract representation of flying seagulls !!!
Malkym
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10:57am Fri 23 Dec 11
EastleazeRed wrote:Kingy as he would probably admit himself has probably been naive a worst and if it is common practice to exchange punters cheques I trust he'll be a tad more careful -but hand on heart how often do we query what we suspect might be a bit of an iffy deal if there's the chance of a bit of bunce in it for us! Not many m'lud! and yes Kingy is a character and does a good job match day hosting.
Is that you Lovesey wrote: On a different note and unrelated, I see the Phil King jury is out at the moment, bit weird that his fate will be decided by an Oxford jury, having played for us !!!From what i was told up the pub last night. Phil king was found not guilty ! Good job cause he really is a top bloke.
Malkym
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11:00am Fri 23 Dec 11
STFC1974 wrote:So if he's a proven goalscorer why is he avaialble in Jan?
nicky maynard anyone???? proven goal scorer, just a shame that he is currently at Brizzle Sh!tty. Available in January
Surely BC given their plight would want to keep him?
SAPFanSTFC
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11:04am Fri 23 Dec 11
Devon Red wrote:Cheers for that I was totally confused by it..just didn't get any view of what it could represent.
Smirg, sorry I forgot my blowtorch this time but I will return before New Years day and have a go before the scum play at Plainmoor. SAPFan, just for you. The history behind the Torquay badge is just as boring as the badge itself. Introduced during 1968 the blue chevrons are supposed to be an abstract representation of flying seagulls !!!
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Blimey Zzzzz..they were sold a duffer weren't they!?
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Finger crossed for you Kingy! You brighten up the match days and who would Big Jon take the mickey out of?
Malkym
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11:12am Fri 23 Dec 11
SAPFanSTFC wrote:SAP - so now you're down to the microscopic examination of Torquay's logo lol!
Am I alone in thinking what on earth if the Torquay logo all about? .. It has to be one of the most boring logos in the football league - certainly not value for money...unless they paid a Fiver for the ink cartridge.
You've obviously got all the kids pressies wrapped, done all the shopping, got the prediction league up to date and now like many treading water until Boxing day!
Mm!! be careful boy because I reckon if Mrs SAP reads that post there will be some more chores coming your way! - you know!
Oi Den!
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11:20am Fri 23 Dec 11
Malkym wrote:They've been trying to get him to sign a new deal for months. As he's out of contract in the summer, they've decided to make sure they get some dosh by selling him now. Good player, but as I heard a City fan say on Points Bristol last night: "He's not in scintillating form at the moewment"
STFC1974 wrote: nicky maynard anyone???? proven goal scorer, just a shame that he is currently at Brizzle Sh!tty. Available in JanuarySo if he's a proven goalscorer why is he avaialble in Jan? Surely BC given their plight would want to keep him?
Chickengeorge
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2:04pm Fri 23 Dec 11
LeGod wrote:It's nice to see Swindon fans supporting their local lickle football club when there are much bigger clubs nearer by (even with 3 sides) but I guess you've reached your peak now that you've run away with the league & had the visit already from the big club. See you in March for a sold out Oxford and the 6 point tally. Sold 9000 for an FA cup tie, wow you really are something.
Lets all laugh at the Pox there bubble has well and truly burst after their early season start- Fat Boy Dubbery is out and they are leakiong goals- Hall recalled by West Ham-they've only won 1 game in the last 6 - Happy times and back to normality for the Pox.
STFC Marching on while the Pox can only look up at us.
Poxford FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW
jayden
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7:55am Sat 24 Dec 11
jayden
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8:30am Sat 24 Dec 11
Is that you Lovesey wrote:or maybe he is spending sometime with his family as it will be his first year off his life without his father.
well he should realise that the column should have been done for us the supporters, regardless of his thoughts on the adver, he was after all, the one who threw his toys out of the pram after the game, the adver only reported it as did BBc and Sky.
darkskies
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8:22pm Wed 28 Dec 11
In Paulo we trust
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Swindon1984 says...
6:10am Thu 22 Dec 11