THE PAOLO DI CANIO COLUMN: On being linked with other jobs (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

dacoo wrote:
reading the article on eatsleepsport actually for the first time has worried me somewhat. Paolo now only seems to be committing to the end of the season. After the talk of taking us to the championship and even the prem. I do hope there is nothing in this. Maybe he's surpassed even his own expectations. I for one would like him to be at this club as long as fergie has been at utd. some may think prematurely seeing as he hasn't actually won anything yet but it doesn't take a genius to see that's only a matter of time and that Paolo is truly gifted as gifted off the pitch as he was on it!

stfclondon wrote:
I absolutely love Di Canio, he is the best thing to happen to this club for a long, long time and I don't ever want him to leave. But let's be realistic; as a player he didn't stay anywhere for long, even at clubs he professed his undying love for, so I'm just going to enjoy his time here for however long it lasts. I don't doubt him for a minute when he says he wants to take Swindon to the Championship and beyond, but that is his enthusiasm and passion for the job talking, not a cast-iron guarantee he'll stay until it happens.

jam1 wrote:

dacoo wrote:
reading the article on eatsleepsport actually for the first time has worried me somewhat. Paolo now only seems to be committing to the end of the season. After the talk of taking us to the championship and even the prem. I do hope there is nothing in this. Maybe he's surpassed even his own expectations. I for one would like him to be at this club as long as fergie has been at utd. some may think prematurely seeing as he hasn't actually won anything yet but it doesn't take a genius to see that's only a matter of time and that Paolo is truly gifted as gifted off the pitch as he was on it!

My thoughts exactly after reading this:

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yahoo.com/02022012/5

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Paolo has always said he wont consider leaving until we're in The Championship or even higher. Very conserned thay he appears to now only be committing until the end of the season. Lets hope it's purely a plan to get the board to give him a nice new, long term deal.

Lazaat wrote:

stfclondon wrote:
I absolutely love Di Canio, he is the best thing to happen to this club for a long, long time and I don't ever want him to leave. But let's be realistic; as a player he didn't stay anywhere for long, even at clubs he professed his undying love for, so I'm just going to enjoy his time here for however long it lasts. I don't doubt him for a minute when he says he wants to take Swindon to the Championship and beyond, but that is his enthusiasm and passion for the job talking, not a cast-iron guarantee he'll stay until it happens.

I have read his book and even though he did move around quite a bit during his playing career it was mostly done when the club didnt want him anymore, ie Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic to name just 2! When he was at West Ham he had the chance to join Manchester United, Fergie tried hard to get him but he chose to stay loyal to the Hammers even though he could have earned a lot more at United, so bearing all that in mind i really do believe he is a man of his word and if he says he will stay here until we get into the Championship then i believe him! He is a man of his word, to him honour means everything. As most you said above most Town fans now love this man, he is easily the most charismatic manager in our history and he may go on to be our most succesful manager, he will certainly be the most loved manager in our history and when the day comes for him to leave there will be a lot of broken hearts in Swindon.....but until that day lets stop worrying and trust him and enjoy this fantastic rollercoaster ride we are currently on. And Jeremy Wray deserves a huge thank you from us fans, he has been superb as has been the rest of the board, i hope JW is elected permanently soon. One last point, i think it was well worth last seasons misery and relegation to be where we are now with such a great man as our manager!

avo wrote:
Why would they put themselves under the microscope by revealing too much about these great plans they have? * All that would serve as is a bullet in a loaded gun just ready to be fired by the fans the minute things don't 'appear' to be going as indicated. * Undoubtedly this board have ambition, undoubtedly they want a return on their investment at some point, and it appears that having made mistakes along the way they have at least learnt from them, and it seems that their intent for the above to happen is both serious, and imminent. * If I was a guessing man, I'd say that an income generating stadium and championship football was the cornerstone of any longer term objective, and they seem in a hurry to achieve it, having failed thus far in the intial bold statements made by Fitton & Co. * Of course, there comes a time when Swindon, 'the town', has to buy into it all too. The clock is ticking folks, time to back your football club.

Psychedelic Syd wrote:
I have no doubt whatsoever that Paulo means every word he said. He is a man of honour. It's great to have someone so totally committed and fervent. I can remember feeling doubtful about him being appointed but now I'm just amazed by what he has achieved already. Let's enjoy the ride for as long as he's enjoying driving the bus.

HardwickeRed wrote:

Lazaat wrote:

stfclondon wrote:
I absolutely love Di Canio, he is the best thing to happen to this club for a long, long time and I don't ever want him to leave. But let's be realistic; as a player he didn't stay anywhere for long, even at clubs he professed his undying love for, so I'm just going to enjoy his time here for however long it lasts. I don't doubt him for a minute when he says he wants to take Swindon to the Championship and beyond, but that is his enthusiasm and passion for the job talking, not a cast-iron guarantee he'll stay until it happens.

I have read his book and even though he did move around quite a bit during his playing career it was mostly done when the club didnt want him anymore, ie Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic to name just 2! When he was at West Ham he had the chance to join Manchester United, Fergie tried hard to get him but he chose to stay loyal to the Hammers even though he could have earned a lot more at United, so bearing all that in mind i really do believe he is a man of his word and if he says he will stay here until we get into the Championship then i believe him! He is a man of his word, to him honour means everything. As most you said above most Town fans now love this man, he is easily the most charismatic manager in our history and he may go on to be our most succesful manager, he will certainly be the most loved manager in our history and when the day comes for him to leave there will be a lot of broken hearts in Swindon.....but until that day lets stop worrying and trust him and enjoy this fantastic rollercoaster ride we are currently on. And Jeremy Wray deserves a huge thank you from us fans, he has been superb as has been the rest of the board, i hope JW is elected permanently soon. One last point, i think it was well worth last seasons misery and relegation to be where we are now with such a great man as our manager!

Spot on.
He wants Championship football with Swindon. So does JW. Do the Swindon public? If so, prove it and fill the ground. Commitment from everybody is needed on a regular basis not just the odd trip to Wembley. Something big is happening here. Onwards.

Swindon1984 wrote:
I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off).

Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

dacoo wrote:
reading and basic understanding are simple it's noticing the finer intricacies of language that reveal truth

madterrier wrote:
or COT and PASTE even?

We are PANTS wrote:
Not everyone went to Oxford or Cambridge Mondeux!! Because you can spell, don't try and make others feel inferior... Why not just leave them alone??

P*ssed Off wrote:
What a load of w*nkers we have as supporters. If PDC wants to go then he goes, whenever he wants. He is a man of is word and will stay with us until you lot turn against him as you seem to do with every manager we have had. Half of you never agreed with his appointment and now you see your chance to say 'told you so'. We must have the worst 'supporters' in the country for failing to get behind the club and pulling them down at every opportunity. JPT and promotion - if that doesn't want him to stay for at least next season then so be it.....if he does go he will leave the club in a far better position which is all we ask, but I for one fully believe he will stay the course of his contract and beyond!

Swindon1984 wrote:
I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off). Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

Since 1950 wrote:

Swindon1984 wrote:
I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off). Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

Exactly how I read it '84. A man of honour and passion.
I hope all those who lambasted his appointment on here at the start of the season, and you know who you are, for all the wrong reasons are starting to see the real man. Do you know what - he'd be the first to welcome back those who said they'd never come back to the CG while he was in charge - GMB!
WAPR&WA!

We are PANTS wrote:

HardwickeRed wrote:

Lazaat wrote:

stfclondon wrote:
I absolutely love Di Canio, he is the best thing to happen to this club for a long, long time and I don't ever want him to leave. But let's be realistic; as a player he didn't stay anywhere for long, even at clubs he professed his undying love for, so I'm just going to enjoy his time here for however long it lasts. I don't doubt him for a minute when he says he wants to take Swindon to the Championship and beyond, but that is his enthusiasm and passion for the job talking, not a cast-iron guarantee he'll stay until it happens.

I have read his book and even though he did move around quite a bit during his playing career it was mostly done when the club didnt want him anymore, ie Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic to name just 2! When he was at West Ham he had the chance to join Manchester United, Fergie tried hard to get him but he chose to stay loyal to the Hammers even though he could have earned a lot more at United, so bearing all that in mind i really do believe he is a man of his word and if he says he will stay here until we get into the Championship then i believe him! He is a man of his word, to him honour means everything. As most you said above most Town fans now love this man, he is easily the most charismatic manager in our history and he may go on to be our most succesful manager, he will certainly be the most loved manager in our history and when the day comes for him to leave there will be a lot of broken hearts in Swindon.....but until that day lets stop worrying and trust him and enjoy this fantastic rollercoaster ride we are currently on. And Jeremy Wray deserves a huge thank you from us fans, he has been superb as has been the rest of the board, i hope JW is elected permanently soon. One last point, i think it was well worth last seasons misery and relegation to be where we are now with such a great man as our manager!

Spot on.
He wants Championship football with Swindon. So does JW. Do the Swindon public? If so, prove it and fill the ground. Commitment from everybody is needed on a regular basis not just the odd trip to Wembley. Something big is happening here. Onwards.

Well said that man!!! very similar to my Presidential speech a couple of weeks ago!!! Come on all you Arm chair supporter's, Get off yer arse and buy a ticket!!! Show the board we are right behind them..........

We are PANTS wrote:
Get you Monddy!!! Remind's me of the school bully.....

We all know what end's up happening to them........... ;-)

Mondeaux wrote:

Since 1950 wrote:

Swindon1984 wrote: I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off). Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

Exactly how I read it '84. A man of honour and passion. I hope all those who lambasted his appointment on here at the start of the season, and you know who you are, for all the wrong reasons are starting to see the real man. Do you know what - he'd be the first to welcome back those who said they'd never come back to the CG while he was in charge - GMB! WAPR&WA!

Please, please, For the ignorant amongst us, WTH (What The Hell) does GMB & WAPR&WA mean?

Since 1950 wrote:

Mondeaux wrote:

Since 1950 wrote:

Swindon1984 wrote: I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off). Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

Exactly how I read it '84. A man of honour and passion. I hope all those who lambasted his appointment on here at the start of the season, and you know who you are, for all the wrong reasons are starting to see the real man. Do you know what - he'd be the first to welcome back those who said they'd never come back to the CG while he was in charge - GMB! WAPR&WA!

Please, please, For the ignorant amongst us, WTH (What The Hell) does GMB & WAPR&WA mean?

The GMB union and their members who withdrew their sponsorship.
We Are Paolos Red & White Army!
COYR! (don't tell me!)

P*ssed Off wrote:
What a load of w*nkers we have as supporters. If PDC wants to go then he goes, whenever he wants. He is a man of is word and will stay with us until you lot turn against him as you seem to do with every manager we have had. Half of you never agreed with his appointment and now you see your chance to say 'told you so'. We must have the worst 'supporters' in the country for failing to get behind the club and pulling them down at every opportunity. JPT and promotion - if that doesn't want him to stay for at least next season then so be it.....if he does go he will leave the club in a far better position which is all we ask, but I for one fully believe he will stay the course of his contract and beyond!

Mondeaux wrote:

dacoo wrote:
reading and basic understanding are simple it's noticing the finer intricacies of language that reveal truth

Then why are there so many PLONKERS who don't know the difference between a "U" and an "O"?

NO it is NOT "PAULO" it is "PAOLO".

Paolo is our king, do the decent thing and spell his name correctly. Even the brain-dead amongst us, are surely capable of "CUT & PASTE"?

old town robin wrote:

Since 1950 wrote:

Mondeaux wrote:

Since 1950 wrote:

Swindon1984 wrote: I truly believe him when he says his word means more than a contract - refreshing when you think that even a contract seems to mean very little to most in football these days, let along their "word" (we can all remember several who've pledged themselves to Swindon and then unceremoniously ****ed off). Paraphrasing this, I think he's saying - if the board want me to go cause they get offered a load of money to sever my contract, then I won't beg to stay. But if they want me here to do the job, I'm happy staying, and I'll stay until the job is done, i.e. taking the club as far as he can take it. A good man to have at the helm - massive amounts of respect due.

Exactly how I read it '84. A man of honour and passion. I hope all those who lambasted his appointment on here at the start of the season, and you know who you are, for all the wrong reasons are starting to see the real man. Do you know what - he'd be the first to welcome back those who said they'd never come back to the CG while he was in charge - GMB! WAPR&WA!

Please, please, For the ignorant amongst us, WTH (What The Hell) does GMB & WAPR&WA mean?

The GMB union and their members who withdrew their sponsorship. We Are Paolos Red & White Army! COYR! (don't tell me!)

I'm quite ignorant when it comes down to some of the twitter acronym's, OBU (before he was was banned), used to use PMSL, what does that mean. I'm sure it will be insulting, but nice to know when someone is being disrespectful, exactly what they are inferring.

old town robin wrote:

Mondeaux wrote:

dacoo wrote:
reading and basic understanding are simple it's noticing the finer intricacies of language that reveal truth

Then why are there so many PLONKERS who don't know the difference between a "U" and an "O"?

NO it is NOT "PAULO" it is "PAOLO".

Paolo is our king, do the decent thing and spell his name correctly. Even the brain-dead amongst us, are surely capable of "CUT & PASTE"?

Mondeaux ou est ce-que Mon Dieu, combien vin de rouge avez vous cette soire besoire.

Excuse moi s'il vous plait mon Francais c'est malade, c'est mais 50 ans ecole attende, et patience mon ami, ce la vie!

And for all you Plonkers Mondeaux is having ago at , I'm having a laugh, lol

Davidsyrett wrote:
"As for the boards plans - they have made it clear a self sufficient championship football team in a new 20-25k stadium"

Having seen Leicester's ground, its difficult to see how we can get a 25K stadium at the CG site, I'm all for tradition but I think it's time to stop flogging a dead horse and look to build a new stadium @ a new venue, we could go for years trying to redevelope and get nowhere, in the meantime PdC will have flown the nest.

The STFC train is starting to run at full speed and with the thought of a brand new stadium who know's where it could end up. (look at Brighton) anyone know of a spare plot going??

stfc2012 wrote:
I think the end of the season will be the point that all is decided. If the board back Paolo to put together a Championship squad for the (hopefully) League 1 Campaign I believe PDC will be more than tempted to continue the job. The club have to match his ambition and if played correctly he could be in charge of a Championship team in little over 2 years. However, If the right club come in for him, and there are not too many I'd say that are that much more attractive than ourselves, then I'm sure he would listen to offers. If he wins this league he has effectively shown all potential chairmen he is capable and can also beat teams in higher divisions. It would be hard for the club to turn down a high compensation package - it's the same for players - all have a price. We shall see.

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Psychedelic Syd wrote: I have no doubt whatsoever that Paulo means every word he said. He is a man of honour. It's great to have someone so totally committed and fervent. I can remember feeling doubtful about him being appointed but now I'm just amazed by what he has achieved already. Let's enjoy the ride for as long as he's enjoying driving the bus.

Ditto that: What more can the man say!? -- Read it again - he is not going unless the board see it differently: .. "If the club wants me to stay and if the plan is the same plan as I heard at Heathrow when I first met them, and that is still the case because here there is a fantastic plan for the future and we run in the same direction, then I don’t have pressure because I want to stay here." .. Unless they planned for him to get us promoted to League 1 and then move on I read this as saying he is here to see us into the Championship and then we can all take stock again..if the club can support him in a challenge for promotion to the Premier league and a new stadium then I reckon he'd stay beyond that - he is more loyal than most other managers.

old town robin wrote:

Mondeaux wrote:

dacoo wrote:
reading and basic understanding are simple it's noticing the finer intricacies of language that reveal truth

Then why are there so many PLONKERS who don't know the difference between a "U" and an "O"?

NO it is NOT "PAULO" it is "PAOLO".

Paolo is our king, do the decent thing and spell his name correctly. Even the brain-dead amongst us, are surely capable of "CUT & PASTE"?

Mondeaux ou est ce-que Mon Dieu, combien vin de rouge avez vous cette soire besoire.

Excuse moi s'il vous plait mon Francais c'est malade, c'est mais 50 ans ecole attende, et patience mon ami, ce la vie!

And for all you Plonkers Mondeaux is having ago at , I'm having a laugh, lol

the wizard wrote:
Went to the cash point this evening.

Guess who was standing in front of me in the queue ?

Harry Redknapp's dog !!

Oi Den! wrote:
He said he will stay at least until the end of the season and also that there will be no reason to leave then if the club is still moving in the right direction - or words to that effect. I think that's as definite as he can be. He's a very shrewd bloke. Maybe it was a little bit of subtle pressure on the board to keep delivering the goods?