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Bostock is loving his time at Town (From Swindon Advertiser)
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SWINDON TOWN: Bostock is loving his time at Town
9:00am Wednesday 28th November 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
John Bostock says he "feels like a kid" at Swindon Town
JOHN Bostock has confessed to feeling ‘like a kid again’ during his recent run in the Swindon Town first team.
The on-loan Tottenham midfielder, who initially struggled to break into manager Paolo Di Canio’s matchday squad following his switch from White Hart Lane in August, finally forced his way into the Italian’s starting XI at Stevenage on October 27 and has gone on to make a serious impression at the heart of the Robins’ midfield.
The 20-year-old was in fine form when talking to the local media on Tuesday, where he admitted that being left out of the Town side for nine games in a row earlier in the campaign was tough to take.
However, he knuckled down and in applying himself to the task at hand he has woken up the youngster in him.
“I just feel like a kid again. I look forward to Saturdays,” he said.
“At Tottenham I was just training, training, training and not featuring but now I’m training throughout at the week and to be involved on Saturday is fantastic.
“Being a footballer you have to adapt to any situation. Last season I had to play a completely different role and a different position on the pitch as well, and even when I came back I had to fight and be patient and I think there was a period of nine games where I didn’t play. Sometimes I didn’t even travel.
“Football can change so quickly and that’s one thing I’ve learnt, even though I’m still young. I’ve learnt that football can change quickly. One week you’re up and one week you’re down.
“At the moment I’m on a little bit of a high because I’m playing and enjoying my football so I’ll take it as it comes.”
Swindon are without a game until the visit of Doncaster on December 8, having been dumped out of the FA Cup at the first-round stage by Macclesfield earlier this month.
A fortnight’s break could be considered an unwelcome distraction, as the Robins try to find the consistency necessary to make an assault on the play-off places in League One, but Bostock thinks the time off could help clear the players’ minds.
“It is a strange time, and especially for me because it’s my first real time I’ve been playing at a club around this period,” he said.
“To not play is strange but we know that it’s a mental break from games but training is still intense.
“Next Saturday we’ve got a game and it’s a big game for us, so hopefully there’s plenty of time to refresh our minds and get ready for the next game.
“Hopefully, even though there’s no game for a couple of weeks, in the following games I can feature and do well and just maintain the progression that I’ve shown so far.”
Comments(24)
SeanG92
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9:56am Wed 28 Nov 12
;)
Psychedelic Syd
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10:57am Wed 28 Nov 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:31am Wed 28 Nov 12
I've maintained all along that I believe Paolo really sees something in John - as I do. (Me and Paolo: we're like that)! I've also had a hunch he wouldn't use him to much before January and then try and buy him from Spurs with 6 months left on his contract a la Super Sir Wes.
Hope my hunch proves to be correct and that as Syd says him and Si Ferry rule our midfield to the Premiership.
Day for only brightness and light. Come on in, your all welcome. COYR
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 is into the Premiership.
Swindon1984
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12:48pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Davey Gravey
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1:09pm Wed 28 Nov 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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1:30pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Oi Den!
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2:44pm Wed 28 Nov 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....
umpcah
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4:30pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:Sue could be the deciding factor ?
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....
Swindon1984
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4:34pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:True enough, unless there were no offers from other clubs and we were his last chance to play regular football, I wouldn't exxpect him to take a significant pay cut just to play here. Wouldn't expect that of any player, and rightly so - if he can get better wages playing regularly at another club then fair play to him, we'd all do the same in his position.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Malkym
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4:37pm Wed 28 Nov 12
SeanG92 wrote:SeanG92 - you're right can't possibly be true can it - all the know-alls on here who say there's dissent witihn the ranks - you know the ones - my source says that the players are not happy and PdC's lost the dressing room their source being the 3rd cousin of the programme seller( That'd be the I know someone who works for the club) who overheard the Tea boy telling the grounsdman that he heard from the steward who 's on the boot room duty on match days that player A was hacked off with Paolo because he'd said he wasn't fit enough.
Wait what! e is enjoying it here?!? Under Paolo Di Canio?! that cannot be true with the way that Paolo treats his players?!? Adding to the glowing recommendation that Connell gave STFC and PDC Im starting to think that Paolo might actually be a very, very good manager to work under and not the beastly evil being that he is often made out to be by people that have never experienced working or playing for him make him out to be! ;)
All total b0llocks as we know because when asked to expain how they know its always - " can't tell you that guv"
old town robin
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4:56pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....
Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekend
Steve. Brentford
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6:05pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Malkym wrote:More than me job`s worth.
SeanG92 wrote:SeanG92 - you're right can't possibly be true can it - all the know-alls on here who say there's dissent witihn the ranks - you know the ones - my source says that the players are not happy and PdC's lost the dressing room their source being the 3rd cousin of the programme seller( That'd be the I know someone who works for the club) who overheard the Tea boy telling the grounsdman that he heard from the steward who 's on the boot room duty on match days that player A was hacked off with Paolo because he'd said he wasn't fit enough.
Wait what! e is enjoying it here?!? Under Paolo Di Canio?! that cannot be true with the way that Paolo treats his players?!? Adding to the glowing recommendation that Connell gave STFC and PDC Im starting to think that Paolo might actually be a very, very good manager to work under and not the beastly evil being that he is often made out to be by people that have never experienced working or playing for him make him out to be! ;)
All total b0llocks as we know because when asked to expain how they know its always - " can't tell you that guv"
Steve. Brentford
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6:10pm Wed 28 Nov 12
old town robin wrote:Hello OTR, you confused me at first,im sure you mean Coxy though.
Oi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....
Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekend
Oxon-Red
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6:10pm Wed 28 Nov 12
"20 Hilariously Funny Christmas Sweaters"
or
"Put some clothes on that girl! 9 Young Celebs Who Dress Way Too Hot"
COYMR
Red Rascal
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6:15pm Wed 28 Nov 12
old town robin wrote:He wasn't playing for Forrest as he was playing for us?? and uninjured as far as I know. Think you mean Cox and are talking ballocks
Oi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale. Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekenddreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
dreamofacleansheet2
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6:36pm Wed 28 Nov 12
I just think we may sign him on an initial pay cut going up when we get in Championship etc. I think he likes it here, knows he'll develop. I once took a 25% pay cut because I knew it would develop my career and then I'd get it back later.
I know most footballers are stupid but I think he may learnt.
Lets see.
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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7:24pm Wed 28 Nov 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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10:15pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Malkym wrote:Well there has been 1 OR 8 PLAYERS THAT HAVE LEFT after they had words..
SeanG92 wrote: Wait what! e is enjoying it here?!? Under Paolo Di Canio?! that cannot be true with the way that Paolo treats his players?!? Adding to the glowing recommendation that Connell gave STFC and PDC Im starting to think that Paolo might actually be a very, very good manager to work under and not the beastly evil being that he is often made out to be by people that have never experienced working or playing for him make him out to be! ;)SeanG92 - you're right can't possibly be true can it - all the know-alls on here who say there's dissent witihn the ranks - you know the ones - my source says that the players are not happy and PdC's lost the dressing room their source being the 3rd cousin of the programme seller( That'd be the I know someone who works for the club) who overheard the Tea boy telling the grounsdman that he heard from the steward who 's on the boot room duty on match days that player A was hacked off with Paolo because he'd said he wasn't fit enough. All total b0llocks as we know because when asked to expain how they know its always - " can't tell you that guv"
As paolo said hes not here to be liked im only here as a stepping stone in2 football managment...
BUT who cares the man is GOD so lets get on with it..lol
joey butler
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1:20am Thu 29 Nov 12
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote:Ollie,
I like JB but whether he starts regularly I don't know with PDC. Still think when everyone is fit he goes with Miller as definite and one from Navarro and Ferry
I was about to accept a section leaders position in the garden centre at B&Q, as they are very fair with older employees, but in view of your comment, I think I will wait for a phone call from PDC!!
Now, where on earth did I leave my Puma boots over 40 years ago??
old town robin
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8:45am Thu 29 Nov 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Hi Steve, I don't know why I confused Ferry with Coxy other than they're both Simons. Apologise for that.
old town robin wrote:Hello OTR, you confused me at first,im sure you mean Coxy though.
Oi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....
Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekend
old town robin
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8:46am Thu 29 Nov 12
Red Rascal wrote:Thank you for your observation and informative comments, your mother must be very proud of you.
old town robin wrote:He wasn't playing for Forrest as he was playing for us?? and uninjured as far as I know. Think you mean Cox and are talking ballocks
Oi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale. Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekenddreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Swindon1984
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12:50pm Thu 29 Nov 12
old town robin wrote:Agreed, we all knew what you meant!
Red Rascal wrote:Thank you for your observation and informative comments, your mother must be very proud of you.old town robin wrote:He wasn't playing for Forrest as he was playing for us?? and uninjured as far as I know. Think you mean Cox and are talking ballocksOi Den! wrote:Did read somewhere John is on about £8k a week, if true, don't know how much of that we are contributing but it sounds a tad much to be paying for a div 1 player. Also he's under 24, so it could go to a tribunial if we can't to a deal with Spurs in January not sure we would have enough left in the Budget to afford to tempt Spurs, they stand to lose £5 million if he goes on a freebie, unless of course we get a chunk from the Austin sale. Just seen on Sky Simon Ferry will be out for at least 2 months with ankle ligament damage, possibly why he wasn't playing for Forest at the weekenddreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Davey I've no idea the figure he's on but if he's happy here would expect him to take pay cut to come here to improve his career again....Bit of a rash assumption there dreamo - your sunny optimism shining through again! I reckon it would depend on how big the pay cut is. If it gets to the point where we are prepared to offer him a long-term deal, there could be other clubs in the market for him too. As much as we all like to think differently, deep down we know that money is the loudest talker in the game. Cynical? Well, maybe just a tad.
Roger_Smart
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5:17pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Oxon-Red wrote:Completely. Plus they are all eye catching ...what can't they at least just stay still and behave themselves.
Anyone else pee'd off with the adverts on this site. Takes ages sometimes to download the pages coz of an advert suggesting I might like to look at
"20 Hilariously Funny Christmas Sweaters"
or
"Put some clothes on that girl! 9 Young Celebs Who Dress Way Too Hot"
COYMR

Davey Gravey says...
9:24am Wed 28 Nov 12