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MATCHDAY LIVE: Swindon Town v Tranmere Rovers
6:30pm Friday 21st December 2012 in Sport
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- REPORTING BY SAM MORSHEAD & ANDY WARREN
- FT: Swindon Town 5 (Hollands, 4; De Vita, 7; Williams 21, 51; Ritchie 33) Tranmere Rovers 0
- Williams adds a fifth for Town a the start of the second half
- Goals from Hollands, De Vita, Williams and Ritchie had given Town a 4-0 half-time lead
- Williams misses a penalty as he goes for his hat-trick
10:32pm
That's it from us, ladies and gents. A fabulous win to wrap up 2012 at the County Ground.
From all at the Adver sportsdesk a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. See you all at Brisbane Road on Boxing Day.
10:31pm
Andy Williams was disappointed not to have been able to complete his hat-trick after missing a second-half penalty, but was pleased with his two goals.
ANDY WILLIAMS
“I have my routine because I have not missed before, and when I was putting the ball down I wasn’t able to keep it which I think contributed to the miss.
“But to score two goals was great, and for the first one Nathan put in a great cross down the right and I was able to finish well after a good first touch.
“For the second I managed to slide it in after a great ball from Matty, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to cap it off with the hat-trick.”
10:06pm
Di Canio wanted striker Chris Martin to take the penalty which Andy Williams missed this evening, but is not too angry about the incident.
CHRIS MARTIN
“I understand in England hat-trick is crucial for tradition, but it is a team performance.
“It is not a big criticise, and Chris Martin said him to take it, but Chris Martin should take it because he hasn’t scored yet.
“Andy Williams scored twice anyway and he is crucial, but Chris Martin wants one goal today and if he scores the goal it is a different mentality.”
10:00pm
9:59pm Fri 21 Dec 12
stfc2012 says
Great result. But let's not get carried away just yet. Another 6 points out of 9 and I'd say that's a good Xmas.
9:58pm
Town boss Paolo Di Canio believes tonight's performance was one of the best of the season from his side.
PAOLO DI CANIO
“For sure, because obviously we played against one of the best teams, a solid team.
“I was sure we would win this game but not in this manner, and we created another six clear chances.
“Even a person that knows nothing about football can understand tonight.
“We work hard even when we had two weeks off, and it was tough for them and the new players, but I have a group of lads who understand, it is tough but they can take advantage physically.
“With our quality, system, detail and desire, this is what can happen.
“We have played similar games and not scored as many goals, but this was perfect to say thanks to our fans in a fantastic way.
“But I want to say thanks to my players because it is not easy, but for me it is normal to see this commitment and desire.
“But we have done nothing yet and we have to keep going or we can burn what we have done.”
9:52pm
9:51pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Stfc_BristolRed says
Excellent result! We now have the best goal difference in the league!
Could be vital at the end of the season!
9:51pm
9:40pm
Out comes Paolo Di Canio's over-sized red and white scarf as he celebrates with the Town fans, on what has been a great night for the club.
9:38pm
FULL-TIME: Swindon Town 5 Tranmere Rovers 0
9:37pm
90+2 minutes: Cassidy’s effort is deflected against the bar, which is as close as the visitors have come.
9:37pm
90 minutes: Foderingham has a rare save to make as he is equal to McGurk’s effort.
9:35pm
89 minutes: Martin's header flashes wide, and a yard in front of a flying Devera. Three minutes added.
9:32pm
Wonder if Ronnie Moore will have a message for the supporters after Tranmere's drubbing at Swindon? #stfcadver #afcb
— @neilperrettecho 21 December 2012
9:30pm
For the first time the game has gone a little flat, but does anyone really care?
9:27pm
80 minutes: Roberts curls one over the bar after cutting inside well.
9:25pm
78 minutes: Hollands sees a shot blocked.
9:25pm
Every Town pass being cheered here, and despite not quite looking as threatening as they have during the rest of the game, Swindon are in complete control.
9:23pm
Attendance: 8,885 (291 Tranmere fans)
9:20pm
73 minutes: SWINDON SUBSTITUTION: Andy Williams is replaced by James Collins.
9:17pm
MATCH ACTION
Andy Williams celebrates his first of the night. PICTURE BY DAVE EVANS
9:14pm
67 minutes: Martin’s shot is blocked by Daniels.
9:14pm
66 minutes: TOWN SUBSTITUTION: Raffa De Vita replaced by Gary Roberts.
9:12pm
MATCH ACTION
Raffa De Vita celebrates Town's second PICTURE BY DAVE EVANS
9:10pm
62 minutes: MISSED PENALTY: Bizarre scenes after Martin is felled in the box. Tommy Miller gives the ball to Williams for his hat-trick, but Di Canio seems to order Miller to take it. Eventually Williams steps up and misses, and Di Canio is livid, kicking the gate leading to the stand.
9:08pm
60 minutes: Williams wins a corner off Taylor, and when Ritchie delivers after it is taken shot appears to strike the hand of Kay. No penalty given, and to be fair the Town players didn’t appeal.
9:03pm
MATCH ACTION
Danny Hollands is mobbed by his teammates after scoring Town's first. PICTURE BY DAVE EVANS
9:01pm
54 minutes: Simon Ferry is replaced by Tommy Miller after going down injured. After initial concern the Scot seems to be walking reasonably well, but no need to risk him.
8:59pm
51 minutes: GOAL 5-0 TOWN (Williams) Tranmere gift possession to Ritchie in midfield, and he slides in Williams who slots the ball superbly right into the bottom corner.
8:56pm
49 minutes: Devera heads a Ritchie cross at the glove of fon Williams.
8:54pm
47 minutes: Andy Robinson shoots very wide as Tranmere look to find a route back into this.
8:51pm
De Vita had ripped Holmes apart in the first half.
8:50pm
DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR ROVERS: Two changes for Tranmere, as Michael Kay and Donovan Daniels replace Danny Holmes and Ian Goodison.
8:49pm
Nearly time to get going at the start of the second period, and the two teams are back with us for the second half.
8:44pm
Programme number 261 has won a 32" Samsung TV. Congratulations.
Gutted I didn't win it, could do with a new one.
8:40pm
#stfcadver a result like this has been on the horizon all season!!
— @sefstfc 21 December 2012
8:37pm
@AndyWarren_ wayne allison top bloke I lost my dad 14 years ago When he was very ill my sister arranged for him to visit dad special day
— @tictoc1962 21 December 2012
8:36pm
8:31pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart says
This is becoming cruel and unnecessary .....call it off!
8:33pm
HALF-TIME: Swindon Town 4 Tranmere Rovers 0
8:33pm
45 minutes: A shot from Michael O’Halloran has an effort straight at Wes Foderingham, and that is it for a blistering first-half from Town.
8:28pm
39 minutes: Ritchie plays an absolutely perfect ball into the path of Thompson, and the right-back’s cross is deflected over with Martin lurking.
8:25pm
36 minutes: Cassidy pops a cross into the box, and Foderingham pounces on it well.
8:22pm
33 minutes: GOAL 4-0 TOWN (Ritchie) And the goals keep on coming!!! A cross-field ball from Simon Ferry finds De Vita, and the Italian’s first touch is one his manager would be proud of as he glides past Holmes and stroms into the area. The winger pulls it back and Williams forces a good save from fon Williams, and Ritchie is there to fire the ball home. What a half from the men in red!
8:19pm
30 minutes: Williams beats the offside trap and has plenty of time to shoot, but gets his shot of a bit quick and from a wide angle and it is held by the keeper.
8:17pm
27 minutes: Another vicious drive from Ritchie is saved by fon Williams, some real movement in the shot there.
8:13pm
Top drawer stuff from Town so far, and that goal for Williams in particular could do him wonders. A real confidence player.
8:10pm
21 minutes: GOAL 3-0 TOWN (Williams) Thompson swings a ball in which Williams eventually controls and turns before firing into the bottom corner. Game over?
8:09pm
20 minutes: Martin bursts into the area and should score, but his shot is saved by fon Williams. Ritchie fires over after the ball is cleared.
8:08pm
19 minutes: Ritchie lets fly but his shot is blocked by Palmer.
8:06pm
17 minutes: Williams unleashes a vicious shot at goal, but fon Williams makes the save.
8:05pm
16 minutes: Ferry feeds Williams down the right, and his pull-back falls for De Vita but he scuffs it harmlessly wide.
8:04pm
15 minutes: Power has another effort which Foderingham spills, but Jake Cassidy is offside as he goes for the rebound.
8:01pm
12 minutes: Max Power shoots wide for the visitors.
7:58pm
'You should have gone Christmas shopping' shout the Town fans.
7:57pm
Seven minutes GOAL 2-0 TOWN (De Vita): Williams is pushed wide when through by Ash Taylor, but Town keep the ball and after Hollands finds Raffa De Vita, the Italian fires home thanks to another deflection. What a start!
7:56pm
7:55pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart says
Sporting life has just reported a Town Goal but I refuse to believe until I see it on this page!
Believe it... and double it! We are sorry for the three minute delay, but them's the rules! What a start
7:56pm
Six minutes: Tranmere look to respond but Bakayogo’s effort is over.
7:54pm
Four minutes GOAL 1-0 TOWN (Hollands) But the danger doesn’t pass for the visitors, and after the ball is put back into the box it falls for Danny Hollands who rockets the ball into the back of the net with the help of a deflection off Liam Palmer.
7:54pm
Four minutes: De Vita puts in a corner, and after Devera heads it back across, Ward should score with a header of his own.
7:49pm
Looks like a decent crowd in here this evening, and some singing! Something the home fans at Oldham last weekend forgot to do. The 300 travelling Town fans were once again superb.
7:46pm
And we're off!
7:46pm
Here we go! Remember under DataCo rules Matchday Live operates on a three minute delay. For up to the minute action follow @sammorshead_sa on twitter.
7:45pm
Looking like Alan McCormack will start at left back again, with Joe Devera alongside Darren Ward. Solid.
7:43pm
Time for the real action though, and the two teams are out on the pitch
7:42pm
We have just heard a tribute to the East 17 classic, Stay Another Day.
EAST 17
7:39pm
There is one other game in League One this evening, with Bury hosting Shrewsbury.
7:37pm
IN THE AWAY DUGOUT – Ronnie Moore
Moore is in his fourth spell at Prenton Park, having made more than 400 appearances for the club in the 1971-79 and 1986-89.
The Liverpudlian started and finished his career with the club, and in between enjoyed a long spell with Rotherham as well as representing Cardiff, Rotherham, Charlton and Rochdale.
The striker scored close to 150 goals during his long career, before starting his managerial career just down the road at Southport. His time there only lasted a year, and he quickly moved on to Rotherham where he enjoyed immense success as he took the unfancied Millers into the old Division One
It was during his time at Millmoor he was the victim of a hoax call, which he believed was offering him the Ipswich job, and he revealed he intended to accept it in a live television interview. It was eventually revealed the call was a hoax, and Moore remained in Yorkshire for a further three years until 2005.
He then moved on to Oldham, and after helping them avoid relegation he led them to a mid-table finish the following year before moving on due to poor season ticket sales.
He was immediately offered the Tranmere job, and led them to an 11th place finish in his first season. They went into the final day of the following season needing three points against Scunthorpe to secure a play-off place, but after conceding a late equaliser Moore was given the sack.
Moore returned to Rotherham for two largely uneventful years, before returning to the Wirral, where he has superbly guided Rovers to the top of the table.
7:36pm
With 10 minutes to go until kick-off, here's a quick reminder of how we're allowed to cover games on the Swindon Advertiser website.
Restrictions placed on journalists by Dataco mean we are unable to provide live text commentary. All in-play updates must be subjected to a three-minute delay.
If you are after up-to-the-second updates, log onto Twitter and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA).
Updates will appear on the Adver website but will be on delay.
Stick with us after the game for all the very best reaction to the evening's events.
7:32pm
While the County Ground is filling up we are being treated to the soulful sounds of a gospel choir.
7:29pm
Wayne Allison is clearly held in high regard by fans here at the County Ground, with the Chief back at his old stomping ground this evening to see two of his former clubs.
WAYNE ALLISON
@AndyWarren_ @wayneallison68 weve never had a striker like him since absolute beast #chief
— @sefstfc 21 December 2012
@AndyWarren_ @wayneallison68 Arguably the best centre-forward for holding up the ball that we've ever had. Loved his duet with Peter Thorne.
— @safehandsgk1 21 December 2012
7:25pm
Do we have the best two keepers in League One on display this evening? I have always been impressed with Owain fon Williams, and we all know all about Sir Wes Foderingham.
WES FODERINGHAM
7:23pm
@AndyWarren_ wish i wasnt so tired so i could of gone but 2-1 to the might STFC #stfc #coyr #paolosredandwhitearme
— @stevetyrrelluk 21 December 2012
7:16pm
DANGER MEN - Tranmere's men to watch tonight
Andy Robinson
Although he by no means is blessed with pace, Robinson is as tricky as they come in League One. He is capable of whipping in killer balls, and also scoring from distance, which he has proved during his time with Swansea and Leeds. Will need to be watched tonight, as he will take advantage of any space he is given.
Jake Cassidy
The Wolves loanee has been in superb form in what is his second loan spell in the North West. He made his professional debut while with the club last season, and scored five goals in 10 games. His form was enough to earn a second spell this season, and he has been similarly effective this time around.
Adam McGurk
The tricky forward began his career with Aston Villa, but struggled for any playing time and moved to Hendesford. He impressed there and moved to Tranmere in 2010, and he has found his groove as Rovers forced their way up the table. Has represented Northern Ireland at U21 level once.
7:11pm
YOUR SAY
7:02pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Lazaat says
It's a safe bet we will dominate so the key is our 2 strikers Martin and Williams. This is an area we have been generally poor this season so could do with the front men scoring a few goals and turning those home draws into wins!
Hell of a statement to say it's a safe bet against the league leaders!
7:11pm
@SamMorshead_SA 3-0 best performance of the season #stfcadver
— @stfcinbmth 21 December 2012
7:07pm
Swindon v Tranmere tonight! Big game, who do we think will come out on top!?
— @wayneallison68 21 December 2012
7:06pm
The two teams are out on the County Ground pitch for their warm-ups. Trnamere looking very fetching in yellow.
7:04pm
What do you make of the team selections from either side this evening? Let us know by commenting below or using the hastag #stfcadver on Twitter.
7:04pm
BREAKING TEAM NEWS
TRANMERE ROVERS v Swindon Town: Fon Williams, Holmes, Taylor, Goodison, Bakayogo, O'Halloran, Palmer, Power, McGurk, Robinson, Cassidy
Substitutes: Mooney, Kay, Daniels, Black, Harrison, Thompson, Stockton
7:04pm
A FOOT IN BOTH CAMPS – a look at the players who have represented both clubs
WAYNE ALLISON (who is here tonight)
NICKY SUMMERBEE
PAUL RIDEOUT
IFFY ONOURA
ALAN NAVARRO
7:03pm
#stfcadver leaving aside the own goal, I've not been impressed with Hollands. Bang Bostock in there
— @Mutineer_press 21 December 2012
7:00pm
The County Ground pitch looks in excellent condition considering the recent heavy rain. Groundsman Marcus Cassidy is once again doing himself proud.
6:59pm
"@patjohnston33: @alannavarro31 all the best tonight mate u starting ?"Na not involved m8, need more training, gutted as well #oldclub.
— @alannavarro31 21 December 2012
6:57pm
YOUR SAY
6:49pm Fri 21 Dec 12
KojaktheWarg says
Tranmere have been a revelation this season. Lets hope we stop them in their tracks today.
On the whole they aren't usually a team associated with anything vaguely romantic, however, Tranmere is Old Norse for Cranebird Sandbank, which is probably a little nicer than Pig Hill, but hey, we love Swindon.
Fact of the day!
6:55pm
BREAKING TEAM NEWS: Town unchanged following Saturday's win at Oldham.
Swindon Town: Foderingham, Thompson N, McCormack (Capt), Ward, Devera; Ritchie, Hollands, Ferry, De Vita; Martin, Williams
Subs: Bedwell, Archibald-Henville, Collins, Roberts, Miller, Rooney, Bostock.
What are your thoughts on that Town fans? Has Paolo made the right decision? In my book he has, but what do I know.
Get in touch in the comment box below or by using #stfcadver
6:53pm
ON THIS DAY
Friday, December 21, 1990
Ossie Ardiles uses some of the cash generated by the sale of Alan McLoughlin to bring in Argentinian defender Nestor Lorenzo from Bari. The reported £400,000 fee was a club record.
VIEW NESTOR LORENZO'S SWINDON TOWN STATS, COURTESY OF WWW.THIS-IS-STFC.CO.UK BY CLICKING ON HIS FACE
Friday, December 21, 2001
Andy King returns to Swindon Town for his second spell as manager following the departure of Roy Evans
6:50pm
I'm going to guess at an unchanged team tonight. Sounds odd, I know. Let's see.
— @SamMorshead_SA 21 December 2012
6:46pm
Paolo Di Canio will be delighted with Swindon Town's start to the 2012/13 season, regardless of the result this evening.
In his pre-match press conference on Wednesday he said: “It was the same situation this time last year. If we win we are very close there for one night but if we lose the day after we can be 11th in the table.
“I look at the positives. If we win we are there, if we draw we stay close. There is a balance.
“There is not a team now apart from Bournemouth, with seven wins in their last 10 games, who have a very good moment. Maybe Coventry too.
READ MORE FROM PAOLO DI CANIO BY CLICKING ON HIS FACE
“We want to stay close there because after Friday we are halfway to go.
“Forget sixth, seventh or 10th, because it can make a difference in your eyes. Even at worst, if we are eighth or 10th in the table but three or four points from the play-offs that is a really good result because of what has happened this year."
6:40pm
YOUR SAY
6:36pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Blazing Riff says
Merry Xmas everyone with 3 points as the ideal present.
6:39pm
6:37pm
TEAM NEWS
It's a bit early for anything official, but here's the lowdown on Town's runners and riders for this evening's clash.
The Robins will be without Jay McEveley following his knee surgery, while Miles Storey is also out with a knee problem of his own.
JAY MCEVELEY
Alan Navarro has tweeted to say he is not match fit and won't involved, but otherwise manager Paolo Di Canio has a full squad at his disposal.
6:32pm
YOUR SAY
Remember, Matchday Live is not just about us spouting nonsense for five hours at a time. It’s a forum for Swindon Town fans’ views on everything going on at SN1 at present.
Whether it’s Paolo Di Canio’s team selection or lukewarm coffee in the Don Rogers, we want to hear from you.
And there are plenty of ways to get involved over the course of the evening – all of which are conveniently listed below.
l Twitter – if you’re Tweet-friendly then use the hashtag #stfcadver to have your say, and follow chief sports writer Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_SA) throughout the game for up-to-the-second commentary.
l Comment – the box below is ready for use. If the comments are sensible and clean then they may well find themselves inserted into the live blog later in the evening.
l Email – you can always pop us an email, just send your ramblings across to smorshead@swindonadvertiser.co.uk.
Get involved!
6:30pm
Good evening ladies and gents and welcome to the Advertiser’s final Matchday Live before Christmas, as Tranmere visit the County Ground.
With Town flying high after dominant performances against Doncaster and Oldham in recent weeks it seems now is the perfect time to welcome the league leaders to Wiltshire.
Tranmere have not won in five in the league and have seen their advantage at the top of League One completely obliterated.
But in Jake Cassidy and Andy Robinson Rovers have a strike partnership to be feared, and Swindon will have to be on top form to keep the visitors from the Wirral quiet.
You can keep up to date with all the latest from SN1 throughout the evening right here.
Here’s to an early Christmas present of three points and goals galore!
Comments(69)
mallorca
says...
6:47pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Is a chance for the Town to do the business
So 3 points please
MERRY XMAS FROM US IN PORT DE SOLLER
KojaktheWarg
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6:49pm Fri 21 Dec 12
On the whole they aren't usually a team associated with anything vaguely romantic, however, Tranmere is Old Norse for Cranebird Sandbank, which is probably a little nicer than Pig Hill, but hey, we love Swindon.
Lazaat
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7:02pm Fri 21 Dec 12
louiscassius
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7:14pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Lazaat wrote:Long time no hear Lazz??
It's a safe bet we will dominate so the key is our 2 strikers Martin and Williams. This is an area we have been generally poor this season so could do with the front men scoring a few goals and turning those home draws into wins!
What part of the world you been coasting in these days?
Louis :-))
Roger_Smart
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7:55pm Fri 21 Dec 12
JohnNeal4me
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8:22pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart
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8:31pm Fri 21 Dec 12
EeeByGum
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8:32pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart
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8:33pm Fri 21 Dec 12
TenerifeRed
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8:33pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Haters gonna hate
louiscassius
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8:34pm Fri 21 Dec 12
louiscassius
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8:36pm Fri 21 Dec 12
We set about Tranmere like our lives depended on it.
Come on Town; must start the second half, just the same as the first.....
Hit em hard....Hit em fast...
No retreat....No surrender!!!!
louiscassius
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8:39pm Fri 21 Dec 12
"I've never seen a team dominate and carve a defence apart quite like Swindon have against Tranmere in this first half this evening"
COYR'ssssssssss
Same again please.....
TenerifeRed
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8:55pm Fri 21 Dec 12
EeeByGum
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9:02pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart
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9:02pm Fri 21 Dec 12
EeeByGum
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9:10pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Roger_Smart
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9:32pm Fri 21 Dec 12
oz5000
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9:35pm Fri 21 Dec 12
TenerifeRed
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9:37pm Fri 21 Dec 12
louiscassius
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9:42pm Fri 21 Dec 12
We are Paolo's Red 7 White Army!!!
louiscassius
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9:42pm Fri 21 Dec 12
louiscassius wrote:We are Paolo's Red & White Army!!!
I'm telling ya......
We are Paolo's Red 7 White Army!!!
louiscassius
says...
9:45pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Watch out League 1.....
Now we're back......
And back to back promotions are on the cards......
Our boys, our Manager, our Board and our fans are fighting together for one single cause........
Championship football here we come!!!!!!!
Stfc_BristolRed
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9:51pm Fri 21 Dec 12
stfc2012
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9:59pm Fri 21 Dec 12
STFCman&boy1973
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10:07pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Sorry to the 291Tranmere fans who must be gutted, merry Christmas to you, that's how good we are, and some people want our manager out...football its a funny game...
COYMRs
Last step
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10:12pm Fri 21 Dec 12
louiscassius
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10:25pm Fri 21 Dec 12
STFCman&boy1973 wrote:Great post buddy.
To the three or four negative, supporters, its that term loosely, its going to be nice to not read your negativity, for a few days at least, to all the other STFC true fans, get in there, and seasons tidings and goodwill to all the fans even the nay Sayers, thestaff, the board (who we owe so much to, thank you...), the players, PDC himself, thanks guys enjoy Christmas, I know I will, it will be nice to read the forums in peace, without all the anti PDC mob, spoiling the good times for the mighty ROBINS fans, get in there...
Sorry to the 291Tranmere fans who must be gutted, merry Christmas to you, that's how good we are, and some people want our manager out...football its a funny game...
COYMRs
I like you, always feel frightened when logging on in the morning in case our amazing manager PDC has left by mutual consent.
I think PDC has/is amazing for our Club and his rants/comments are heart felt and he wears his heart on his sleeve....so what!!]
What he gives back in Passion, Committment, Desire, Courage and Proffessionalism far outways anything that some fans say he should shut up or leave!!!
Lets see those fans raise their heads now and be counted......
One happy, crying, silly old Swindon fan....having a few home brews on his own wishing he was in the County Ground now, sharing with real fans...........
Louis :-))))
the don69
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10:26pm Fri 21 Dec 12
!!!!!
mikek
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10:42pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Wilesy
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10:46pm Fri 21 Dec 12
I think Tranmere must have scouted one of our long ball games, they just couldn't deal with our pace and one touch passing. Fantastic stuff.
Football is a funny old game how are they top of the league? It was bizarre they were standing off our players and looked scared to death of making a tackle. Lots and lots of individual errors too. My personal favourite was the right back who with a ball over the top being chased towards Town End by Roberts, bent over over while running, it him slap on his back and he saw it out for a corner. WTF?
Although Macca got man of the match (?) they all played so well but Williams stood out for me, he looked back to how he was just before he got injured. Bodes very well for the future. Martin looks a stone lighter than when he joined as well.
Should say a word for the defence as well, Ward and Devera quietly went about their business, and both full backs played well too. Deserved clean sheet.
Great stuff well done Paolo and the team.
louiscassius
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10:53pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Wilesy wrote:Mate,
Awesome performance, thought we'd win but that was men against boys.
I think Tranmere must have scouted one of our long ball games, they just couldn't deal with our pace and one touch passing. Fantastic stuff.
Football is a funny old game how are they top of the league? It was bizarre they were standing off our players and looked scared to death of making a tackle. Lots and lots of individual errors too. My personal favourite was the right back who with a ball over the top being chased towards Town End by Roberts, bent over over while running, it him slap on his back and he saw it out for a corner. WTF?
Although Macca got man of the match (?) they all played so well but Williams stood out for me, he looked back to how he was just before he got injured. Bodes very well for the future. Martin looks a stone lighter than when he joined as well.
Should say a word for the defence as well, Ward and Devera quietly went about their business, and both full backs played well too. Deserved clean sheet.
Great stuff well done Paolo and the team.
I thank you for your insight. Im in Harrogate and could not make tonight game.
I so wish i was there with you fans tonight.....i'm sat along watching an empty PC screen drinking my home brew......so so jealous//.......
I love our Club........Amazing to be a Town fan tonight this day i will remember for a long long time!!
Stay safe all connected with STFC, have an amazing Christmas and bring it on Leyton...........Boo
ommm!!!!
Louis :-))))
Davidsyrett
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11:02pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Oi Den!
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11:04pm Fri 21 Dec 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:12pm Fri 21 Dec 12
That was some of the best football I've ever seen us play. Extraordinary stuff.
Paolo's note review with radio Wiltshire also well worth a listen. Praising the players on the bench and in the stands for their commitment during training. Tat everyone fights to get into the team which means training is so good which results in great performances.
We've been threatening that for ages and frankly I should think Ronnie Moore was happy to get out at only five. We've had injuries and come up against inspired keepers and hit woodwork countless times.
Enjoy your Christmas all comrades and those that didn't before start to believe what Grim and I have been saying for ages.... We're winning this league....
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 into the the Premiership.....
Oxon-Red
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11:16pm Fri 21 Dec 12
WOW
Most complete team display you will see IMO. Hollands and Ferry were awesome in midfield. The passes were quick, intelligent and Tranmere didn't know which way to turn.
They couldn't handle Williams's pace and Martin (really deserved a goal) linked with him and the midfield superbly.
Ritchie and De Vita were fantastic and delivered real quality balls into the box.
Defence once again was outstanding, that is two games running where the opponents have not had a chance inside our penalty area, six attempts on goal all from distance speaks volumes. IMO the most important signing Paolo can make in January is Ward on a permanent deal or at least extend to the end of the season.
There were many options for MOM but I have to admit that I was a bit surprised when McCormack was announced. I suspect most of the crowd were as well judging by the reaction but hey ho the TEAM performance is more important and that CANNOT be knocked tonight.
MORE PLEASE.
Merry Christmas to all Town Fans,
Oxon
COYMR
bongiaz
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11:24pm Fri 21 Dec 12
tobruk
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11:25pm Fri 21 Dec 12
billbst
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11:33pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Oxon-Red
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11:37pm Fri 21 Dec 12
COYMR
joey butler
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11:41pm Fri 21 Dec 12
I share the frustration that PDC has expressed and while it made little difference tonight, come the end of the season all these misses could prove very costly.
billbst
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11:44pm Fri 21 Dec 12
billbst wrote:Changed my mind 9s across the board!!
Back home after one of the best games I can recall in recent times. Wilsey, Den and mikek summed it up well. I was so impressed with the total domination we retained throughout. You saw glimpses of what Tranmere could do given the opportunity but that's all it was - glimpses. It was such a strong team performance that it seems wrong to have a MoM award. I would give 8s across the board with the exception of Devera, Thompson, Ritchie and Williams who I would give 9s. Such a good real football night. If you could have gone and didn't - cry because you will wait a long time to see better.
southside7
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11:45pm Fri 21 Dec 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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11:49pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Special mention to Paisley Red for getting to the game from Glasgow on time.....A true Supporter well done.
There you go Grim ......Our Shiit Strikers as you put it.......:) that double for you.
Oh and if Martin gets one he will go on a roll for sure.
Everyone played so well tonight.
What a great early present that was.....The Town are moving up the gears :)
dreamofacleansheet2
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11:56pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Since 1950
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11:57pm Fri 21 Dec 12
billbst
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12:05am Sat 22 Dec 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Ok 10s!!!! Still buzzing.
billbst changed your mind, 9 across the board. You're an even harder task master than the Emperor. Brilliant stuff....
stigger
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12:08am Sat 22 Dec 12
Oi Den!
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12:10am Sat 22 Dec 12
southside7 wrote:I rate Williams as a superb player at this level and maybe even higher. 2 goals tonight from balls delivered to his feet. That's what he needs, not aerial battles with brick outhouses. I wouldn't be too harsh on his penalty attempt either. His concentration was clearly broken by the mixed messages he was getting.
Was a very charged Town side this evening. Paolo really got them pumped and I've never seen him so agitated before, he was twitching and ticking from the outset. A truly magnificent display. Skill, determination and ruthless effciency. Williams proved the doubters wrong tonight. Still back him as our next great striker.
therock4u
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12:18am Sat 22 Dec 12
Perhaps some of you missed the above post by Louis.
Not only the best football you have seen at STFC but probably you will see anywhere.
Same goal difference as the other red team Man-u, and only Gillingham and Port Vale have a better one at +21. Thats the = 3rd best in 4 leagues.
Roll LO and hope we keep the players motivated.
dreamofacleansheet2
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12:19am Sat 22 Dec 12
Stagger, great post, loved that, especially your kids with Paolo.
Billbst well done ten's better.
Paul Caddis anyone?.........
red white
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12:20am Sat 22 Dec 12
Well done,what a feeling.
Psychedelic Syd
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12:25am Sat 22 Dec 12
red white
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12:27am Sat 22 Dec 12
stigger wrote:Well spoken,well done and great for the kids and family,a proper night out.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
Get them floodlights on!
red white
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12:31am Sat 22 Dec 12
louiscassius wrote:Of course,as championes.
Amazing result!!
Watch out League 1.....
Now we're back......
And back to back promotions are on the cards......
Our boys, our Manager, our Board and our fans are fighting together for one single cause........
Championship football here we come!!!!!!!
southside7
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12:43am Sat 22 Dec 12
stigger wrote:I know where you're coming from,I did the mascot thing at the orient game (yeah I know) with my 9 year old son and Geroge and Brenda are a credit to the club. Paolo was very charming and simply brilliant with the kids, made a point of chatting with us, the adults too. I'm a harsh critic of PdC with some of his diatribes and I stand by this, I think the way he treats some people at the club is disgraceful, but I think I do also credit him where credit is due...Rome treatments, round the clock commitent, undying passion and that day was amazing for me as much as the kid. What a great night tonight was.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
the wizard
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12:51am Sat 22 Dec 12
We came out with a hunger that I have not seen for a very long time. I did say that this team would come together in the New Year, seems I was wrong, it started to come together two weeks ago, seems gelling has happened.
I got my Christmas present tonight 5-0, that will do nicely for me.
Oxon-Red
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1:17am Sat 22 Dec 12
Psychedelic Syd wrote:Why doesn't Raffa get to stay on?
First half superb. Everyone played well. Ferry made some fantastic runs and passes, Nathan too was right on top of his game. Once Si went off injured and Raffa and Williams were subbed we looked pretty ordinary again - no real pace or guile. Why doesn't Raffa get to stay on? I just don't get it. As soon as he went off against Doncaster our hopes of winning and our dominance finished and similar story tonight. Some excellent play tonight though and great relief after recent results at home. COYMR
Syd, I think the answer may be stamina. Raffa was subbed earlier in the year after suffering from cramp so this may be a reason.
Another possibility, which we saw quite often last season, is introducing a fresh pair of legs to run at tired legs. Worked well with Rooney and could again when Roberts starts to fire.
As for looking ordinary, when the subs took place we were 5-0 up, the game was over and we just needed to see the game out.
COYMR
Malkym
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1:18am Sat 22 Dec 12
stfc2012 wrote:Me too 12 superb all round performance tonight and thought Macca a worthy mom. Some great touches from young Nathan too. Poor pen from Willo but at least he scored one good goal can't rave about the tap in my old wheelchair bound 92 year old grannie would have scored that. Here's hoping its the start of a rich vein of form.
Great result. But let's not get carried away just yet. Another 6 points out of 9 and I'd say that's a good Xmas.
Malkym
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1:38am Sat 22 Dec 12
the wizard wrote:Think the manager might be due a bit of credit as well eh? A bouquet perhaps instead of the brickbats will make a nice change.
So very pleased for Williams, he certainly went for it and got the result, as did all the other players. The first half was the best 45 minutes I've seen at CG for a very long time.
We came out with a hunger that I have not seen for a very long time. I did say that this team would come together in the New Year, seems I was wrong, it started to come together two weeks ago, seems gelling has happened.
I got my Christmas present tonight 5-0, that will do nicely for me.
Stigger & Southside you're both right about George & Brenda I've known them since they started doing the mascot thing back in the Lou 4th div days when I was working for the club on match days. Salt of the earth both of them and not locals either, both totally dedicated to ensuring the squirts enjoy their day.
Wilesy
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1:58am Sat 22 Dec 12
Also vey pleased De Vita has come good. I really thought he was on his way out with the arrival of Luke Rooney last season, then Holmes, and then Roberts, but he has seen them all off. Well done to him.
jayden
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7:04am Sat 22 Dec 12
Okus Road
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8:20am Sat 22 Dec 12
jayden wrote:My moan I had £10 @ 28/1 for a 3 - 2 win for Town. Still really happy with result and more important the performance. We're going up as champions.
Well done lads nothing to moan about BUT ............... im sure somefans will have a moan about something .Happy xmas to one and all .
sagadude
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9:41am Sat 22 Dec 12
Certainly made me eat my words/comments over the last few weeks. We seem to perform better against the best sides.
Not getting carried away though, and being careful of rose tinted glasses appearing. If we beat Portsmouth and get good a good result against Bournemouth then I will be definitely convinced all is well. However we have been here before - Stevenage away!.
Some people will say with the money PDC has spent it should be this way :-)
TheDukeOfBanbury
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10:44am Sat 22 Dec 12
stigger wrote:Great post and so glad your children enyoyed the experience. One never to forget.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
Glad you met PDC also in person. His passion just shines through but equally he comes across as a normal "football supporter" and a respectful guy.
My two lads are mascots for the Crewe game and not sure who is more excited me or the kids.
My eldest has done it before and I am glad you mention George & Brenda two wonderful human beings.
Bet you're still buzzing :)
horaice wimp
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11:40am Sun 23 Dec 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:My son is mascot at home on new years day.
stigger wrote:Great post and so glad your children enyoyed the experience. One never to forget.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
Glad you met PDC also in person. His passion just shines through but equally he comes across as a normal "football supporter" and a respectful guy.
My two lads are mascots for the Crewe game and not sure who is more excited me or the kids.
My eldest has done it before and I am glad you mention George & Brenda two wonderful human beings.
Bet you're still buzzing :)
I don't know who is more excited either.
wil be a great day I am sure.
stigger
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4:33pm Sun 23 Dec 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:yeah i am!! they will love it and you will as well!
stigger wrote:Great post and so glad your children enyoyed the experience. One never to forget.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
Glad you met PDC also in person. His passion just shines through but equally he comes across as a normal "football supporter" and a respectful guy.
My two lads are mascots for the Crewe game and not sure who is more excited me or the kids.
My eldest has done it before and I am glad you mention George & Brenda two wonderful human beings.
Bet you're still buzzing :)
stigger
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4:35pm Sun 23 Dec 12
horaice wimp wrote:you will both love it!! great way to start new year
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:My son is mascot at home on new years day.
stigger wrote:Great post and so glad your children enyoyed the experience. One never to forget.
Just got back from one of the greatest swindon nights of my life but also probably nights full stop. Paid for my son and daughter to be mascots for xmas present and what a game to pick. Firstly i've got to say how brilliantly Swindon organise this as a club, George and Brenda the hosts are amazing and was a wonderful experience from start to finish, with them getting to meet all the players, meet PDC personally and go on the hallowed turf and go out with their favourite players (Macca and Ferry respectively, although Wes is also my lads fav as well). I'm a pro PDC supporter who occasionally doesn't like some of his rants but what a charming man he was in person, making the kids feel special, posing for pics and autographs and picking them up and generally making their day. Think i might forgive the odd rant from now on lol!! And then to the game itself, what a first half performance, we tore them apart and could have had even more. Many, many top performances out there. Macca did play well, especially first half, but overdid a few times 2nd and MOM for me was between Ritchie, Raffa and Nathan. Wes had little or nothing to do. I love the way Nathan snaps into the tackle and got forward really well in first half where he was found a few times with excellent passing from Ferry and Ritchie. Dev and Wardy were rock solid, sign him up! Raffa was class first half, great positioning, great touch and control, a really intelligent footballer, Ferry was usual self, all over the pitch, harrying the oppositon and neat and tidy passing with some incisive through balls as well. Dont think was bad injury just precaution. Hollands had best game i've seen from him, one lovely outside of the boot ball to Ritchie and good to see him notch as well. Miller was decent when on as well. Ritchie was excellent, won the ball a few times with his anticipation, some good deliveries, shots, through balls and goal to boot as well. Willo was very sharp tonight, could have had 5 but for some good saves and missed pen!! Impressed with Martins strength, hold up play and link up play but still think the best is yet to come form him. Both Roberts and Collins also played part when on, not a bad performance all round tonight. On penalty, PDC went mental and to an extent i agree, i would not have thought Willo was a pen taker and should stick with nominated pen taker whatever score or no of goals a player on, plus more important for Martin to get off mark fullstop than Willo to get a hat trick. Had to laugh when Willo came off, PDC did his classic shake his hand then smack him round the back of the head to tell him off, Willo just laughed. A great, great night. COYR!
Glad you met PDC also in person. His passion just shines through but equally he comes across as a normal "football supporter" and a respectful guy.
My two lads are mascots for the Crewe game and not sure who is more excited me or the kids.
My eldest has done it before and I am glad you mention George & Brenda two wonderful human beings.
Bet you're still buzzing :)
I don't know who is more excited either.
wil be a great day I am sure.
Blazing Riff says...
6:36pm Fri 21 Dec 12