Di Canio resigns (From Swindon Advertiser)

chrystovski wrote:
Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote:
Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

BournemouthRobin wrote:
Gutted but can't blame you Paolo.

Thank you for some wonderful memories.

The King is dead, long live the King.

I feel like I'm in mourning, can't ever remember in 28 years supporting the Town feeling so sad at someone leaving.

Jed and the others, hope you can get this mess sorted out - can't believe how this has all panned out.

This feels the wrong time for saying this but who do we think would be an adequate replacement (not sure anyone can truly replace Paolo!!) - was thinking Nigel Adkins - if we could get him to come to our basket case of a club.

Yes I call us a basket case, but it's still OUR basket case which we love very dearly. We must all stick together through this. We have had worse times, we WILL have better.

chrystovski wrote:

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote:
Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

Ummmm Paul Bodin and Billy the wiz to take control?

mallorca wrote:
Yes he was a decent manager and will be missed,however what happens now STFC are still in LIMBO God the FL have a lot to answer for

JohnNeal4me wrote:
The king is dead - long live the king! Get Nigel Adkins in quick and we could still save our season!

The Black Hand wrote:
FFS Not Paul Bodin, we need someone with passion. Paolo thanks for the meories arriverderci

RedintheFace wrote:
At last! Our Club is *way* bigger than him. Soon as the going gets rough he's off. OK we'll probably have a wobbly few months but now Championship-bound if not this season then next. Proud to be a ST Red at last. Lovin it

smirg kcab wrote:
And people wonder why no one wants to support us.

Good luck legend.

Looks like Hartford and stein then as stated.
Wish I wasn't going to tranny now.

Downwards and downwards.
Thanks black for your ambitions

mallorca wrote:
Now the FL do not santion the takeover did Pdc know something???? come on GUV give us the info

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

STFC 67 wrote:
Hello Stein and Newell. Goodbye from 2 season ticket holders.
Stick it Jed. Poor business poor management .

RRobin69 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

This. Why not wait 36 hours? Me me me me me.

swwindon61uk wrote:

The Black Hand wrote:
FFS Not Paul Bodin, we need someone with passion. Paolo thanks for the meories arriverderci

I thought Bodin did a good job last time and would not be against him if he got the job,

Di kanny oh wrote:
Curbishley please.

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

When will people on here realise that until the takeover is ratified the new board don't own the club and what say they've got is at best incredibly limited?

By the looks of it - never, as people continue to dance to Di Canio's tune instead of criticising a manager who's left the club in the lurch. The club that took a chance on an uproven manager that many others would not have touched with a bargepole.

Guv wrote:

mallorca wrote:
Now the FL do not santion the takeover did Pdc know something???? come on GUV give us the info

You don't want the truth, you really don't. Despite twice meeting the requirements the FL set out, they have now refused the takeover, The club will enter administration and a ten point deduction is not almost guaranteed.

I cannot discuss any more at this time as requested from the man himself.

SeanG92 wrote:
So its the Football Leagues fault! FFS!!

If this takeover had been done and dusted then everthing would have been huncky dorey, instead, now we are buggered

chrystovski wrote:

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote:
Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

Ummmm Paul Bodin and Billy the wiz to take control?

Fozzystfc wrote:
Next Swindon Manager odds :'(

We love you Di Canio we will always sing with passion at CG!!!!!!

Fabrizio Piccareta (Assistant Manager of STFC) 6/4
Paul Bodin 6/1
Nigel Adkins 10/1

Baritone wrote:
Hardly surprising really. However, after all his protestations about the fans etc., he has chosen to do this the day before rather than the day after the the game at Tranmere. Surely, a two day delay before this announcement would have cost him nothing, suggesting that all his verbal posturing was little more than playing to the gallery rather than holding any genuine feeling for Swindon Town and the fans, in particular.

The Jockster wrote:

chrystovski wrote:

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote: Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

Ummmm Paul Bodin and Billy the wiz to take control?

And the next Leeds manager is... a certain Mr Di Canio -deal been done for about two weeks -just been tweeted by Swindonweb. It remains for me to add my thanks to Paolo for providing the best football seen at the County Ground for years. Good luck to you and your support staff at Elland Road. Warnock will be rubbing his hands at the payoff which he's already publicly stated he's happy to take.

madred wrote:
Paolo now odds on favorite
to be the next Pope.....

The Jockster wrote:

chrystovski wrote:

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote:
Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

Ummmm Paul Bodin and Billy the wiz to take control?

And the next Leeds manager is... a certain Mr Di Canio -deal been done for about two weeks -just been tweeted by Swindonweb.

It remains for me to add my thanks to Paolo for providing the best football seen at the County Ground for years.

Good luck to you and your support staff at Elland Road.

Warnock will be rubbing his hands at the payoff which he's already publicly stated he's happy to take.

Oi Den! wrote:
Very disappointed that he's gone but am even more concerned about what it might tell us about the new owners. If they do actually get FL approval and they have anything about them, maybe PDC's decision is not irreversible?

Pewsham Red wrote:

RedintheFace wrote:
At last! Our Club is *way* bigger than him. Soon as the going gets rough he's off. OK we'll probably have a wobbly few months but now Championship-bound if not this season then next. Proud to be a ST Red at last. Lovin it

Idiot.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

RedintheFace wrote:
Proven now: PDC is a looooooser. But hey you can afford to sit at home for a while. This may surprise you Di Canio but Real Madrid and ManU won't come knocking. Message to all those who've stayed away because of this blight on our Club: Let's all pack the CG from now on. And a new gaffer who's *not* me me me. Onward and upward!!

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Baritone wrote:
Hardly surprising really. However, after all his protestations about the fans etc., he has chosen to do this the day before rather than the day after the the game at Tranmere. Surely, a two day delay before this announcement would have cost him nothing, suggesting that all his verbal posturing was little more than playing to the gallery rather than holding any genuine feeling for Swindon Town and the fans, in particular.

Quite.

He threw a paddy before the Crawley game and again before tomorrow's. He could have stayed until after the Tranmere game or - since his statement seems mostly self-justifying guff - gone after the Hartlepool match and given the Town 10 days to get a new manager in.

It's been all about him for a while so perhaps it's not surprising he's gone the day before a massively important match.

STFCman&boy1973 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

Are you mental?

nonnogeppetto wrote:
As a Bournemouth supporter I come in peace and share in your frustration in losing your manager at this very crucial time of the season. As some of you will know we lost Eddie and Jason at around the same time of the season a year or so ago so some of us!! Know what it feels like.

Good luck with the rest of the season. Ignore some of the comments from one or two of our supporters that have forgotten what it is like to lose a decent manager.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
There you go Mr Black thanks for the f**k up and selling the club at the wrong time to the first bidder. Great start but you may have destroyed what you created at first, not that you care anyway.

Car crash you were driving.

Paolo Di Canio - Legend, the best and we understand the plan changed.

Just sad we never had a real chance to say goodbye.
Two young lads who were going to be mascots in a few weeks time very upset tonight.

Football is c**p but I have just been talked into still going tomorrow night when quite frankly I am not up for it.

Same old Swindon.

glasred wrote:
I believe that the new owners told PDCs agent that takeover by today.Why the hell didnt the new owners then contact PDC today and tell him a further delay (whatever that might be)??? Lack of truth and transparancy YET AGAIN from ownersd and potential owners of STFC.
Cant blame PDC for handing in notice,cant blame football leauge either,blame our new potential owners for not contacting PDC today.
PATHETIC ...lack of communication and transparency BEFORE they take over officially. Just a phone call to PDc from the new owners today ,and PDC would likely have waited until the FL ratified the takeover.
What the hell are they playing at....and what are we in for now?..Unbelieveable.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Oh, and if he does go to Leeds - Bates did the Town over in 1993 to get himself a manger. 20 years later and is he still at it?

If a deal really has been done for 2 weeks then Di Canio has just been stringing people along since before the Crawley game.

smirg kcab wrote:

glasred wrote:
I believe that the new owners told PDCs agent that takeover by today.Why the hell didnt the new owners then contact PDC today and tell him a further delay (whatever that might be)??? Lack of truth and transparancy YET AGAIN from ownersd and potential owners of STFC.
Cant blame PDC for handing in notice,cant blame football leauge either,blame our new potential owners for not contacting PDC today.
PATHETIC ...lack of communication and transparency BEFORE they take over officially. Just a phone call to PDc from the new owners today ,and PDC would likely have waited until the FL ratified the takeover.
What the hell are they playing at....and what are we in for now?..Unbelieveable.

The new owners made it easy for him to walk away.
They will get there wishes
Mick Hartford and mark stein (2 deadbeats)
No ambition
Downwards and downwards

glasred wrote:
I believe that the new owners told PDCs agent that takeover by today.Why the hell didnt the new owners then contact PDC today and tell him a further delay (whatever that might be)??? Lack of truth and transparancy YET AGAIN from ownersd and potential owners of STFC.
Cant blame PDC for handing in notice,cant blame football leauge either,blame our new potential owners for not contacting PDC today.
PATHETIC ...lack of communication and transparency BEFORE they take over officially. Just a phone call to PDc from the new owners today ,and PDC would likely have waited until the FL ratified the takeover.
What the hell are they playing at....and what are we in for now?..Unbelieveable.

Fozzystfc wrote:
Next Swindon Manager odds :'(

We love you Di Canio we will always sing with passion at CG!!!!!!

Fabrizio Piccareta (Assistant Manager of STFC) 6/4
Paul Bodin 6/1
Nigel Adkins 10/1

Stratton Red wrote:

The Jockster wrote:

chrystovski wrote:

umpcah wrote:

chrystovski wrote: Great memories and a fantastic manager and it sounds like the new board went to a great effort to keep him. What we now need is some stability.

What we now need is some stability. Any idea where it will be coming from ?

Ummmm Paul Bodin and Billy the wiz to take control?

And the next Leeds manager is... a certain Mr Di Canio -deal been done for about two weeks -just been tweeted by Swindonweb. It remains for me to add my thanks to Paolo for providing the best football seen at the County Ground for years. Good luck to you and your support staff at Elland Road. Warnock will be rubbing his hands at the payoff which he's already publicly stated he's happy to take.

Jock, I hope not, I cannot stand Leeds...

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

STFCman&boy1973 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

Are you mental?

No. Are you?

Laurak Bat wrote:
Good old Swindon town 'official' site saying f -all as per usual

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push. At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push.

At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

tifosi wrote:
Can we have Caddis back?

Guv wrote:

mallorca wrote:
Now the FL do not santion the takeover did Pdc know something???? come on GUV give us the info

You don't want the truth, you really don't. Despite twice meeting the requirements the FL set out, they have now refused the takeover, The club will enter administration and a ten point deduction is not almost guaranteed.

I cannot discuss any more at this time as requested from the man himself.

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

glasred wrote:
I believe that the new owners told PDCs agent that takeover by today.Why the hell didnt the new owners then contact PDC today and tell him a further delay (whatever that might be)??? Lack of truth and transparancy YET AGAIN from ownersd and potential owners of STFC.
Cant blame PDC for handing in notice,cant blame football leauge either,blame our new potential owners for not contacting PDC today.
PATHETIC ...lack of communication and transparency BEFORE they take over officially. Just a phone call to PDc from the new owners today ,and PDC would likely have waited until the FL ratified the takeover.
What the hell are they playing at....and what are we in for now?..Unbelieveable.

The new owners made it easy for him to walk away.
They will get there wishes
Mick Hartford and mark stein (2 deadbeats)
No ambition
Downwards and downwards

Harford

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push.

At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

When will people on here realise that until the takeover is ratified the new board don't own the club and what say they've got is at best incredibly limited?

By the looks of it - never, as people continue to dance to Di Canio's tune instead of criticising a manager who's left the club in the lurch. The club that took a chance on an uproven manager that many others would not have touched with a bargepole.

Yeah, good point Jeremy. You could tell he never had his heart in it! What did he ever do for us! You are a buffoon.

vikingred wrote:
Is Administration looming? Something about this takeover feels badly wrong.

the don69 wrote:

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push.

At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

Talking rubbish again Teaboy!seeking attention again,you don't know didley shat!!!!!!

EastleazeRed wrote:
I am now seriously worried about the rest of the squad now , who else will be sold or loaned out with a view to buy at the end of the season ? I am expecting more bad news tomorrow !

the wizard wrote:

tifosi wrote:
Can we have Caddis back?

Am I correct in thinking that PDC knows something in advance that the rest of us don't, obviously time will tell. That said he has been treated poorly by people who have said one thing and done something else, two faced. Add to that the rather now lengthy ratification/ non ratification of the new business plan which is a potential tension builder. The whole mis management of this now rather sordid episode in the history of this club has now stooped to a new low. Information I had last week was far from rosey, but I took it with a pinch of salt, now it seems to have come very true. I honestly fear the next news will be worse, sorry guys, not being down beat or negative, just fearful that what I was told is bang on true. I sincerely hope big time that I'm wrong.
Who ever is handling the whole of this transfer of ownership needs a thorough sorting, something long, large, metallic and red hot, inserted verily. Shoddy, totally shoddy way to do business, and not the way to win over fans and impress people.

Afcb4life wrote:
Going down with the Yeovil next year crap club crap fans

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push. At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

STFC 67 wrote:
Hello Stein and Newell. Goodbye from 2 season ticket holders.
Stick it Jed. Poor business poor management .

Okus Road wrote:
Donny 1 nil down. It would be typical of Swindon to end up top of the league by tomorrow night.

Afcb4life wrote:
Haha bournemouth have ruined ya were goin up were goin up your not your not cheers for Richie for 400k Swindon mugs

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

Afcb4life wrote:
Going down with the Yeovil next year crap club crap fans

the wizard wrote:

tifosi wrote:
Can we have Caddis back?

Am I correct in thinking that PDC knows something in advance that the rest of us don't, obviously time will tell. That said he has been treated poorly by people who have said one thing and done something else, two faced. Add to that the rather now lengthy ratification/ non ratification of the new business plan which is a potential tension builder. The whole mis management of this now rather sordid episode in the history of this club has now stooped to a new low. Information I had last week was far from rosey, but I took it with a pinch of salt, now it seems to have come very true. I honestly fear the next news will be worse, sorry guys, not being down beat or negative, just fearful that what I was told is bang on true. I sincerely hope big time that I'm wrong.
Who ever is handling the whole of this transfer of ownership needs a thorough sorting, something long, large, metallic and red hot, inserted verily. Shoddy, totally shoddy way to do business, and not the way to win over fans and impress people.

the don69 wrote:

Guv wrote:
All of the materials are in place to go up, remember it's the team who perform on the pitch, if the new owners can do their magic and overturn the decision at their appeal tomorrow then it could be that swindon can continue their promotion push.

At the moment their isn't much chance bearing a miracle, I cannot discuss the ins and outs, it's no longer my place but believe me, you will find out a lot more in a few weeks and will realise what has happened, happened for a reason. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't be choosing any of them currently being listed.

Talking rubbish again Teaboy!seeking attention again,you don't know didley shat!!!!!!

Di kanny oh wrote:

vikingred wrote:
Is Administration looming? Something about this takeover feels badly wrong.

There certainly is a bad smell about all this and my gut feeling is its going to get much worse. Ritchie gone, Paolo gone, surely not the "A" word next.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

5pm seems to have been a deadline imposed by Di Canio.

He might have been keen to get the takeover out of the way but did he actually think the FL would (or even could) jump to is tune like that? It actually beggars belief that his agent would have thought laying down a deadline would result in the FL speeding things up? You only have to look at the omnishambles at Pompey to see why they might be taking their time a bit more than they used to.

Unless the situation was designed (by Di Canio and his agent) to give him an "excuse" to walk. That's what it's looked like to me every since his outburst before the Crawley game.

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

alchafreds wrote:

Afcb4life wrote:
Haha bournemouth have ruined ya were goin up were goin up your not your not cheers for Richie for 400k Swindon mugs

F#ck off

Wilesy wrote:
Any news on the tattoo?

glasred wrote:
Why did McRory and co say take over this Monday to PDC,if they were not sure it would occur? Why not tell him later this week for takeover if they were not sure Then not contact PDC today to update him.? So either they lied to PDC, or something is badly wrong with takeover plans..or they are simply discurtious and utterly ignorant by not contacting PDC today. Whatever the truth is ,this so say takeover does not smell very nice Mr Mc Crory.

RedintheFace wrote:
At last! Our Club is *way* bigger than him. Soon as the going gets rough he's off. OK we'll probably have a wobbly few months but now Championship-bound if not this season then next. Proud to be a ST Red at last. Lovin it

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

When will people on here realise that until the takeover is ratified the new board don't own the club and what say they've got is at best incredibly limited?

By the looks of it - never, as people continue to dance to Di Canio's tune instead of criticising a manager who's left the club in the lurch. The club that took a chance on an uproven manager that many others would not have touched with a bargepole.

Yeah, good point Jeremy. You could tell he never had his heart in it! What did he ever do for us! You are a buffoon.

Don't call me a buffoon, especially since you clearly can't be bothered to debate any of the points and just choose to sling insults.

Oh, and where did I say his heart was never in it? That's right - nowhere.

Robinonfire wrote:
Bring back Glen Hoddle with Bodin Assistant.

Stratton Red wrote:
Q - Have STFC actually accepted his resignation. Is this for AB to do or the new bunch???

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

When will people on here realise that until the takeover is ratified the new board don't own the club and what say they've got is at best incredibly limited?

By the looks of it - never, as people continue to dance to Di Canio's tune instead of criticising a manager who's left the club in the lurch. The club that took a chance on an uproven manager that many others would not have touched with a bargepole.

Yeah, good point Jeremy. You could tell he never had his heart in it! What did he ever do for us! You are a buffoon.

Don't call me a buffoon, especially since you clearly can't be bothered to debate any of the points and just choose to sling insults.

Oh, and where did I say his heart was never in it? That's right - nowhere.

Sarcasm, which you didn't get because you are a buffoon. Left in the lurch? He's been the only thing keeping us afloat in the last month.

I am not debating your points as you have raised nothing worth debating - just anti di Canio stuff which you have been trying to trot our for months.

the don69 wrote:
All fit and proper rules have been passed!stop the panic!this will go through tomorrow,Jed not been told by Paolo he's resigned,Jed is going to speak to him!!!!!!

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
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The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
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If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

the don69 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

5pm seems to have been a deadline imposed by Di Canio.

He might have been keen to get the takeover out of the way but did he actually think the FL would (or even could) jump to is tune like that? It actually beggars belief that his agent would have thought laying down a deadline would result in the FL speeding things up? You only have to look at the omnishambles at Pompey to see why they might be taking their time a bit more than they used to.

Unless the situation was designed (by Di Canio and his agent) to give him an "excuse" to walk. That's what it's looked like to me every since his outburst before the Crawley game.

Lets move on,no manager is bigger than the club,we thank thank Paolo for his hard work!now it's getting this approval sorted asap and down to the players to give their all tomorrow!!!!!!!

kandiman wrote:

Robinonfire wrote:
Bring back Glen Hoddle with Bodin Assistant.

Agreed. Partially. Let's have Glenn back with Shaun Taylor or Colin Calderwood as his assistant. Actually, most of the 93 team has gone on to become decent coaches... Kerslake, Hazard, White... let's get the band back together.

Thanks for every Paolo, the writing was on the wall when JW left. Black's got the money, but not the passion and it's cost us. McCrory... he's not exactly beloved in Banbury, so we'll see.

Frankly, if we get Harford and Stein, we'll become the laughing stocks of the football league. Neither man has exactly shown themselves to be managerial masterminds. If it's not Glenn, then surely it needs to be Adkins, Warnock or Curbs.

Or, of course, we can take a chance on another enigmatic, gobby foreigner... Nicolas Anelka's got his badges, right?

smirg kcab wrote:

the don69 wrote:
All fit and proper rules have been passed!stop the panic!this will go through tomorrow,Jed not been told by Paolo he's resigned,Jed is going to speak to him!!!!!!

Don he resigned last Tuesday if you read it.
Harford will be manager as stated

clunge_meister wrote:

Stratton Red wrote:
Q - Have STFC actually accepted his resignation. Is this for AB to do or the new bunch???

Precisely!! Directionless, clueless and now managerless. They have to accept it - as there is a potential breach and a dispute, would be silly to contest..Oh wait a minute they may add it to the list.

Oi Den! wrote:

the don69 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

5pm seems to have been a deadline imposed by Di Canio.

He might have been keen to get the takeover out of the way but did he actually think the FL would (or even could) jump to is tune like that? It actually beggars belief that his agent would have thought laying down a deadline would result in the FL speeding things up? You only have to look at the omnishambles at Pompey to see why they might be taking their time a bit more than they used to.

Unless the situation was designed (by Di Canio and his agent) to give him an "excuse" to walk. That's what it's looked like to me every since his outburst before the Crawley game.

Lets move on,no manager is bigger than the club,we thank thank Paolo for his hard work!now it's getting this approval sorted asap and down to the players to give their all tomorrow!!!!!!!

Correct Don. But it feels like we're standing on shifting sands. Promotion is there for the taking. But can we keep the squad together and motivated? Can we add a couple of new faces?
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Wherever PDC goes from here, I think he's going to find life a lot tougher. He was lucky enough to start in management at exactly the right place. The only way was up from where we were. He'll be on a more level playing field now.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
PDC says quote.... "Following discussions, my representatives put forward a proposal that would secure my future at the club until at least the end of the season and quite possibly beyond as well. This proposal actually reduced the Clubs contractual liabilities to me in the interest of saving Swindon Town FC. At a meeting last Friday the proposed new owners accepted and said they were very happy with the new terms.

"I entered into a temporary arrangement with the proposed new owners to continue in my role as Manager but all this was agreed subject to Football League approval for the purchase of the Club being granted by 5:00pm on Monday 18th February.

"At the time of issuing this statement, I have had no further contact from the proposed new owners and I have been told that unfortunately Football League approval has not been granted yet and therefore my temporary arrangement has ended and my resignation stands.

So, who has fouled up here then? The FL, no to me, it has to be the new owners. They had a manager who committed and even offered a better option to support the club. NDA or not, you should have been working like crazy to keep him. Even if the FL have delayed why no continued dialogue with Paolo? Why have things been so protracted?

To many questions, to much silence, and now you have alienated the fans - shame on you new board.

Thanks for everything Paolo, you are a legend and will always have my respect. I cling to the hope we can salvage this and keep you - but, if it is to be, stay safe and all the best.

When will people on here realise that until the takeover is ratified the new board don't own the club and what say they've got is at best incredibly limited?

By the looks of it - never, as people continue to dance to Di Canio's tune instead of criticising a manager who's left the club in the lurch. The club that took a chance on an uproven manager that many others would not have touched with a bargepole.

Yeah, good point Jeremy. You could tell he never had his heart in it! What did he ever do for us! You are a buffoon.

Don't call me a buffoon, especially since you clearly can't be bothered to debate any of the points and just choose to sling insults.

Oh, and where did I say his heart was never in it? That's right - nowhere.

Sarcasm, which you didn't get because you are a buffoon. Left in the lurch? He's been the only thing keeping us afloat in the last month.

I am not debating your points as you have raised nothing worth debating - just anti di Canio stuff which you have been trying to trot our for months.

Isn't sarcasm the lowest form of wit? It also works incredibly badly on message boards, and you've just shown.

So you don't think resigning the day before a match which could send us top is leaving us in the lurch? God knows what is then.

I'm not anti-Di Canio, but I'm not mindlessly pro like many of here are either. It's not all black and white and there are too sides to every story - it's just that due to the Town's usual inept PR all we hear is Di Canio's (via his little fanboys at the Adver). Maybe what he says is true, but not everyone automatically has to accept everything he says at face value.

You also seem to have a bizarre definition of "kept us afloat". He was the manager - he wasn't pumping money into the club was he?

Oi Den! wrote:

the don69 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Okus Road wrote:
So why was 17:00 today so critical? anyone know?

Time for the players to stand up and be counted and prove they deserve to wear the shirt.
As gutted as everyone else (well most fans) but will still follow the Town whoever takes over.
Fans need to take a step back and support the next manager/caretaker and believe we can still have a successful season.

5pm seems to have been a deadline imposed by Di Canio.

He might have been keen to get the takeover out of the way but did he actually think the FL would (or even could) jump to is tune like that? It actually beggars belief that his agent would have thought laying down a deadline would result in the FL speeding things up? You only have to look at the omnishambles at Pompey to see why they might be taking their time a bit more than they used to.

Unless the situation was designed (by Di Canio and his agent) to give him an "excuse" to walk. That's what it's looked like to me every since his outburst before the Crawley game.

Lets move on,no manager is bigger than the club,we thank thank Paolo for his hard work!now it's getting this approval sorted asap and down to the players to give their all tomorrow!!!!!!!

Correct Don. But it feels like we're standing on shifting sands. Promotion is there for the taking. But can we keep the squad together and motivated? Can we add a couple of new faces?
.
Wherever PDC goes from here, I think he's going to find life a lot tougher. He was lucky enough to start in management at exactly the right place. The only way was up from where we were. He'll be on a more level playing field now.

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
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The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
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If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Afcb4life wrote:
Can u here the Swindon sing no no

ArchbishopRed wrote:
Just out of interest, here are the latest odds on the next permanent manager.

Fabrizio Piccareta - 6/4
Paul Bodin - 6/1
Nigel Adkins - 10/1
Phil Brown - 10/1
Mike Newell - 10/1
Gelnn Hoddle - 16/1
Ian Dowie - 16/1
Paul Jewell - 20/1

I'd be quite happy with Piccareta taking over. He knows Di Canio's methods, and the team so there would continuity.

spectacles testicals wallet watch wrote:
Oh Naggers!!!!!!!!!!!

matt71 wrote:
Jed has just tweeted he is going to try and get dicanio back.also when someone stated no bodin or newell to be in charge he said "agreed".so lets wait and see what tomorrow brings.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

clunge_meister wrote:

Stratton Red wrote: Q - Have STFC actually accepted his resignation. Is this for AB to do or the new bunch???

Precisely!! Directionless, clueless and now managerless. They have to accept it - as there is a potential breach and a dispute, would be silly to contest..Oh wait a minute they may add it to the list.

They don't have to accept it at all, especially if they think he's got another job lined up. The only person claiming there is a breach of contract is Di Canio, but he's not a lawyer and he does tend to get carried away with what he says. I cannot believe that any board would write into a manager's contract how much his transfer budget his or how much he's got to spend on salaries. It would be completely irresponsible. If they (the old board) discussed it with him and said the aim is the FLC but now it turns out that the finances will be tighter until the new board, I cannot see how that's a breach of contract. I'm also mystified why fans seem to back him 100% over that line. What's the alterative to reining the finances in - continuing to spend irresponsibly and end up in administration? Is that what some fans want (or at least, do they think the risk of continuing how we have been and ending up in admin if it fails is a risk worth taking?)

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

RRobin69 wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:
Typical "me me me" from Di Canio.

He got the Town promoted but over the last few weeks it has all been about him. He's destabilised the team before matches and he's done it again.

Coming out with the "FL agrees the takeover by 5pm or I'm off" is just childish and stabs the club who took a chance on him in the back.

If he's walked I only hope he's taking the rest of his entourage with him or the Town will be left having to pay off a load of backroom staff they no longer want. If they're still there then the Town should sue Di Canio for breach of contract (all his stuff about that is almost certainly hot air - no club would put guarantees on expenditure in a manager's contract) and make sure he isn't just walking out so he can walk into another job.

I have absolutely no respect for him after this whatsoever.

This. Why not wait 36 hours? Me me me me me.

Why not wait 36 hours? Because he's got another job lined up maybe?

ArchbishopRed wrote:
Just out of interest, here are the latest odds on the next permanent manager.

Fabrizio Piccareta - 6/4
Paul Bodin - 6/1
Nigel Adkins - 10/1
Phil Brown - 10/1
Mike Newell - 10/1
Gelnn Hoddle - 16/1
Ian Dowie - 16/1
Paul Jewell - 20/1

I'd be quite happy with Piccareta taking over. He knows Di Canio's methods, and the team so there would continuity.

flynners1962 wrote:

BournemouthRobin wrote:
Gutted but can't blame you Paolo.

Thank you for some wonderful memories.

The King is dead, long live the King.

I feel like I'm in mourning, can't ever remember in 28 years supporting the Town feeling so sad at someone leaving.

Jed and the others, hope you can get this mess sorted out - can't believe how this has all panned out.

This feels the wrong time for saying this but who do we think would be an adequate replacement (not sure anyone can truly replace Paolo!!) - was thinking Nigel Adkins - if we could get him to come to our basket case of a club.

Yes I call us a basket case, but it's still OUR basket case which we love very dearly. We must all stick together through this. We have had worse times, we WILL have better.

thats it they can keep it 40 odd years supporting now they can **** off

flynners1962 wrote:

BournemouthRobin wrote:
Gutted but can't blame you Paolo.

Thank you for some wonderful memories.

The King is dead, long live the King.

I feel like I'm in mourning, can't ever remember in 28 years supporting the Town feeling so sad at someone leaving.

Jed and the others, hope you can get this mess sorted out - can't believe how this has all panned out.

This feels the wrong time for saying this but who do we think would be an adequate replacement (not sure anyone can truly replace Paolo!!) - was thinking Nigel Adkins - if we could get him to come to our basket case of a club.

Yes I call us a basket case, but it's still OUR basket case which we love very dearly. We must all stick together through this. We have had worse times, we WILL have better.

thats it they can keep it 40 odd years supporting now they can **** off

madterrier wrote:
Ciao, Paolo. Don't forget to close the door on your way out. Oh - sounds like you didn't. I hope the club tries to attract Jamie Carragher to quit Liverpool early and take the reins at Swindon now. This formula of a player manager or first job has worked well for us in the past. The chance of a promotion push in the last 13-14 games has to have considerable appeal to all sorts of managers. And I think Carragher is destined to be a very good manager. That's my shout anyway. It won't be Richard Briers anyway. RIP to a much-loved English actor and true gent.

smirg kcab wrote:

the don69 wrote: All fit and proper rules have been passed!stop the panic!this will go through tomorrow,Jed not been told by Paolo he's resigned,Jed is going to speak to him!!!!!!

Don he resigned last Tuesday if you read it. Harford will be manager as stated

spectacles testicals wallet watch wrote:
Oh Naggers!!!!!!!!!!!

MXXC59 wrote:

spectacles testicals wallet watch wrote: Oh Naggers!!!!!!!!!!!

Seen it before and no dought what so ever will see it again. When ever STFC ( my team ) are doing well and everything seems to be going in one direction ( UPWARDS ), Always someone or the management press self distruct. WHY ?, They had the best manager in the whole football league including the premiership, which is past it's sell by date anyway. And have a very special and professional squad of players. All the results have been in the teams favour ( well most of the time ), and it looked as though STFC would be playing championship football next season. Now who knows what is going to happen. One thing I think you can count on is that the team will not be the same next year as other clubs come poching players. Seems such a shame that some of the decisions taken at this club begger belive. The phrase P*** U* I* A Brewery comes to mind. Just one manager could ever fill the void left here, Sir Alex and we have no chance of that ever happening. Good luck Paolo where ever you go and hope you get the respect you deserve.

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
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The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
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You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

the don69 wrote: All fit and proper rules have been passed!stop the panic!this will go through tomorrow,Jed not been told by Paolo he's resigned,Jed is going to speak to him!!!!!!

Don he resigned last Tuesday if you read it. Harford will be manager as stated

Newell not harford lol

Wembley69 wrote:
How come PdC announced his resignation to the press and not to the board? Has he told his players? His team? The players he brought in? The players he wanted to bring in? Or will he just let them find out in the papers tomorrow? Shameful I say!

John Young's Grumpy wrote:
From Beeb website in running commentary for Man U and Reading game.

..... "Jeremy Wray, former Swindon chairman who appointed Paolo Di Canio as manager in May 2011, told BBC Sport:

"When we first got to know each other it was like boxers sparring. Then you find you trust each other and that is what he relied on and expected from everyone he met.

"He expects a certain standard from others and gives the same standard in return. He is loyal and he expects loyalty in return. It is a two-way street and from everything i have read and heard you can understand he feels let down.

"I think he would definitely have seen this season through, taken stock in the summer and seen what the plans were going forward. He is a very loyal individual and if he still felt he had the backing of the club why would he want to leave?"

Now I don't want to dis PDC but haven't we the fans shown him the utmost loyalty and respect? I can't think how we could have done more these past few weeks to show him our loyalty...... So why can't he hang on long enough to let the new board show their mettle or not? I know I am contradicting my last post but on reflection I just have to ask the above.

Anyway - let's hope it's done deal tomorrow, Jed gets in the door and persuades PDC to change his mind.

Lovemyclub!

madterrier wrote:
Very disappointed at the timing of this from Paolo, even if it was inevitable at some point. He has loyal supporters and loyal players all behind him. If it is just over this delay by the Football League that the new owners can do nothing about, then it's a very disappointing 'It's all about Me' attention-seeking gesture from Paolo in throwing his toys out of the cot. Clearly the fans don't mean as much to him as he would like to make out.

Could he really not wait until the decision from the Football League was taken, even if they are a bunch of knobs who don't like our club and are clearly dragging their feet? I would have thought he would have sided with us in a siege mentality, rather than jump ship on the eve of playing Tranmere.

Of course there's plenty room for conspiracy theories - against the Football League, against the new consortium - and we'll just have to wait and see.

But I feel massively let down by:

A. Black
B. Patey
C. Football League (as usual)
D. Paolo.

Still, at least Black didn't leave behind a car crash. One dreads to think what he believes one would look like.

Wembley69 wrote:
How come PdC announced his resignation to the press and not to the board? Has he told his players? His team? The players he brought in? The players he wanted to bring in? Or will he just let them find out in the papers tomorrow? Shameful I say!

DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:
Right then chaps...
PDC has gone so thats old news now...
Who would you the fans like to see as manager ???

Pewsham Red wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Agreed SAP, bit harsh having a go at Fabrizio who is likely to be an innocent victim in all this. Not surprised by the comment though - he does seem to be hellbent on picking fights and upsetting the vast majority of real town fans.

dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Always liked a long shot. Takeover completes tomorrow. New board convinces The Maestro to stay, we go top tomorrow night, sign players Wednesday and win the league...

Time for another drink.....

Truely dark day for our club. Yes no one is bigger but this is a disaster. Just hope the world doesn't get blacker tomorrow and my long shot comes in....

Grim as the saying goes "we was robbed"....

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Pewsham Red wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Agreed SAP, bit harsh having a go at Fabrizio who is likely to be an innocent victim in all this. Not surprised by the comment though - he does seem to be hellbent on picking fights and upsetting the vast majority of real town fans.

dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:
Always liked a long shot. Takeover completes tomorrow. New board convinces The Maestro to stay, we go top tomorrow night, sign players Wednesday and win the league... Time for another drink..... Truely dark day for our club. Yes no one is bigger but this is a disaster. Just hope the world doesn't get blacker tomorrow and my long shot comes in.... Grim as the saying goes "we was robbed"....

RedintheFace wrote:
At last! Our Club is *way* bigger than him. Soon as the going gets rough he's off. OK we'll probably have a wobbly few months but now Championship-bound if not this season then next. Proud to be a ST Red at last. Lovin it

Oi Den! wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Agreed SAP, bit harsh having a go at Fabrizio who is likely to be an innocent victim in all this. Not surprised by the comment though - he does seem to be hellbent on picking fights and upsetting the vast majority of real town fans.

Without knowing too much about Piccareta, I reckon he'd be worth a try as the new gaffer. You never know - he might even be an improvement! (Am I allowed to say that?) But I think we'll find that PDC and his backroom boys come and go as a package. He said ages ago that he'd want to take them with him wherever he goes.

Steaming-in wrote:
Thank's Paolo. The memories will never fade but you're still not in the top 5 Town managers. You would've been, but you ducked the challenge to see things through, which is contrary to everything you've said.

It's a shame that you've proved not to be a "warrior" just like you demanded your players to be.

Afcb4life wrote:
Lo what a s#it club

ciclosporindorset wrote:
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Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

clunge_meister wrote:

Stratton Red wrote:
Q - Have STFC actually accepted his resignation. Is this for AB to do or the new bunch???

Precisely!! Directionless, clueless and now managerless. They have to accept it - as there is a potential breach and a dispute, would be silly to contest..Oh wait a minute they may add it to the list.

They don't have to accept it at all, especially if they think he's got another job lined up.

The only person claiming there is a breach of contract is Di Canio, but he's not a lawyer and he does tend to get carried away with what he says. I cannot believe that any board would write into a manager's contract how much his transfer budget his or how much he's got to spend on salaries. It would be completely irresponsible.

If they (the old board) discussed it with him and said the aim is the FLC but now it turns out that the finances will be tighter until the new board, I cannot see how that's a breach of contract.

I'm also mystified why fans seem to back him 100% over that line. What's the alterative to reining the finances in - continuing to spend irresponsibly and end up in administration? Is that what some fans want (or at least, do they think the risk of continuing how we have been and ending up in admin if it fails is a risk worth taking?)

GUVS MASTER wrote:
i think kevin webster is looking for a new job

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

No he's not to blame and I don't blame him for not walking. I certainly wouldn't - I'd wait to see what happened next. I wouldn't throw away a job out of "loyalty" to someone who's walked out.

However, promoting an assistant to manager often doesn't work out (Hoddle to Gorman, anyone?) so I'm not sure whether he's automatically in line.

TBH my post doesn't come across as I meant it. I think it shows the potential problem of having a manager - particularly at this level - bring in his own backroom staff. If you sack him you have to sack the lot and if he walks out you could be left with a backroom team a new manager doesn't want (or who wouldn't want to work with him). The Town seem to be in a bit of a mess financially yet Di Canio could potentially have left them having to pay up contracts because people are surplus to requirements through no fault of their own.

Oh and this is a board for posting comments on. You're not the moderator so please don't tell others what they can and can't post. Despite some of the insults aimed at the minority who aren't automatically taking Di Canio's side, I'm not trying to stir anything up. But hurling insults or posting "I'm not debating this" type comments just gives the impression people aren't prepared to listen to a view that's not the same as theirs.

GUVS MASTER wrote:

ciclosporindorset wrote:
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?????????????? jumping ship when the going gets tough!!! Thanks for spending all our money and blowing the budget yes thank you di canio nice one you pr1ck

jevs wrote:
Endless rumours & no solid information. People are taking sides here with no idea what the story really is. If Di Canio is about to become Leeds / Coventry manager then this could just be a convenient opt out. I cannot understand why he would carry on through a 'hostile' environment for so long to walk at the supposed brink of new ownership. I've no idea about the new consortium & have been dismissing the negativity, but losing our 2 biggest assets during the takeover is not the greatest start. Would Black really write off the debt, keep 15% off the club just to hand the club on to some chancers? You've got to hope not.

Pewsham Red wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Agreed SAP, bit harsh having a go at Fabrizio who is likely to be an innocent victim in all this. Not surprised by the comment though - he does seem to be hellbent on picking fights and upsetting the vast majority of real town fans.

mustard red wrote:
If di Canio has gone, it will be a hard job for anyone to follow in his footsteps.

Does everyone think this is a final decision?

the wizard wrote:

GUVS MASTER wrote:
i think kevin webster is looking for a new job

I think our club is too old for him

mustard red wrote:

Steaming-in wrote:
Thank's Paolo. The memories will never fade but you're still not in the top 5 Town managers. You would've been, but you ducked the challenge to see things through, which is contrary to everything you've said.

It's a shame that you've proved not to be a "warrior" just like you demanded your players to be.

Harsh.

Chish and Fips wrote:

alchafreds wrote:

Afcb4life wrote:
Haha bournemouth have ruined ya were goin up were goin up your not your not cheers for Richie for 400k Swindon mugs

F#ck off

Ignore the lack of brain cells individual seems AFCB stands for ' A Fool Composing Bullsh!t for Life' ... hah hah .hah.

Afcb4life wrote:
Lo what a s#it club

abbotboy wrote:
if everybody is upset as they say, why not have a protest at the preston game next week and nobody go in the ground just stand outside and shout at the idiots now incharge......

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

Pewsham Red wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Fabrizio hasn't resigned as yet...assistant manager would normally be first in line and has probably been briefed along with the players for tomorrow by Paolo.
.
The whole thing stinks as much as the people in the room v Hartlepool and can't see Paolo wanting to work with then yet it seems he did make an offer for the sake of us all....IF the approval is granted tomorrow which I doubt then he may yet be back....just not holding my breath.
.
If we go into admin then cue J-Wray in his Superhero shirt and underpants outside his trousers please!!

Of course he hasn't resigned yet. He's got the Town over a barrel - continue to employ him or sack him and pay him off.

Oh aren't you a nice charitable person!?
...
Fabrizio is not to blame here, the whole situation isn't his making - his wife sits near me and she was really upset and concerned at it all - her husband may not have a job and they have really enjoyed their time.
...
You really do come across as a sad catty witch....keep your opinons to yourself as like many of the new names on this site you seem to exist only to stir things up and not to discuss.

Agreed SAP, bit harsh having a go at Fabrizio who is likely to be an innocent victim in all this. Not surprised by the comment though - he does seem to be hellbent on picking fights and upsetting the vast majority of real town fans.

I wasn't having a go at him, although my reply comes across as too short. I should have added that just because he hasn't resigned doesn't really mean anything at this stage - he could be staying because he wants to be manager, is happy to stay as assistant to someone new or wants the club to make the next move.

I don't blame him at all - I do exactly the same thing if I was in his position. If anyone is to blame for putting him and/or the club in a difficult position it's Di Canio.

I'm not hellbent on picking fights, but neither do I think automatically buying into everything Di Canio says is the way to go

As for "real Town fans" - I'm always mystified by that sort of thing. What do people mean by that? "Someone who agrees with me"?

Steaming-in wrote:

mustard red wrote:

Steaming-in wrote:
Thank's Paolo. The memories will never fade but you're still not in the top 5 Town managers. You would've been, but you ducked the challenge to see things through, which is contrary to everything you've said.

It's a shame that you've proved not to be a "warrior" just like you demanded your players to be.

Harsh.

I thought it was fair. I won't be popular to say it, but he's been given far more financial support than many Town managers in recent times and, for example, Andy King had far more sh*t to deal with with absolutely no budget and took us to the play-offs in this division.

As for his ranking ( and this 'ain't gonna be popular) McMuck achieved more by winning this league at a canter, keeping us in the (now) Championship (topping the table for a while as well) and took us to a league cup semi-final.

Bmthboys wrote:

Chish and Fips wrote:

alchafreds wrote:

Afcb4life wrote:
Haha bournemouth have ruined ya were goin up were goin up your not your not cheers for Richie for 400k Swindon mugs

F#ck off

Ignore the lack of brain cells individual seems AFCB stands for ' A Fool Composing Bullsh!t for Life' ... hah hah .hah.

That's afcbFL u thick t@:t!! Hahaha.

Highworth red wrote:
Thank goodness he's gone. His behaviour over the last few weeks has been appalling and has shown how little he cares, leaving us in a horrible predicament during the takeover process. Pack your bags Dicanio and don't come back and let's get in a manager that cares more for the cause than for himself.

glasred wrote:
I believe that the new owners told PDCs agent that takeover by today.Why the hell didnt the new owners then contact PDC today and tell him a further delay (whatever that might be)??? Lack of truth and transparancy YET AGAIN from ownersd and potential owners of STFC.
Cant blame PDC for handing in notice,cant blame football leauge either,blame our new potential owners for not contacting PDC today.
PATHETIC ...lack of communication and transparency BEFORE they take over officially. Just a phone call to PDc from the new owners today ,and PDC would likely have waited until the FL ratified the takeover.
What the hell are they playing at....and what are we in for now?..Unbelieveable.

MidlandRobin wrote:
Well, saw this coming eventually. Just hope we have someone lined up, would like to see someone like Curbishley come in, someone with a brain.

However, thanks Paolo for what you've done for the club. I can't take away his achievements over the 2 seasons, but the financial situation in which we find ourselves is due to some extent to Paolo's poor and costly signings.

E.g. Last Season
Lanzano
Cibbo
Easyjet
Gariboldi
Comazzi
Cox
L.Rooney
Atiku
Clarke - 'cause of the fall out, would have been a good signing otherwise.
Kerrouche - ditto
AND RISSER...


and this year still to be convinced by:
Miller
Navarro
Roberts
and A.Rooney

Lots of these players were wasted wages...

Don't mean to snap at Paolo, but this is my opinion. Good luck with future clubs, unless you play Swindon obvs ;)

sp1dersw3b wrote:
If I made any personal comment now to a poster about this sorry situation it will be based on emotions only - several people here have already made my blood boil but I will refrain from any angst towards them as they are probably not true STFC supporters anyway.

I am uncomfortable about the future of our club right now and the only people to gain from this resignation will be the other teams in the mix, I fear.

Paolo IMO only was the best happening for the club, which I have supported for 50 years, in a generation - his passion, work ethic, attention to detail and drive pulled us up from the basement to our current standing in League 1.

He did this - not some armchair warrior, not some politically correct sniffy individual or a Football Manager freak who believes they know how to manage a real professional football team - no, Paolo, and the rules he was given to comply with, which I believe, he did.

I will miss you Paolo.

I will continue to support STFC as it is my club but as I stated in an email sent to the prospective new board several weeks ago (when all this sh1t first started) if it 'became clear PDC was forced out of the club in any way' my season ticket will not be renewed.

A well deserved holiday will be taken instead and I will choose the games, if any, that will then be attended.

This does not make me any less of a supporter than anyone else should this happen but the continued big city hopes just do not match the small town mentality which so often haunts this football club.

I sincerely hope this is not the beginning of the end.

COYR's

lymicherry wrote:
As a Bournemouth supporter I cringe at some of the cheap-shot drivel that's being posted on this forum by other Cherries fans. I've nothing but admiration for what Paulo Di Canio has achieved at Swindon and I remain firmly of the opinion I offered on Jan 12 that you have a fine squad with every chance of going up this season. I for one wish you well.

lymicherry wrote:
As a Bournemouth supporter I cringe at some of the cheap-shot drivel that's being posted on this forum by other Cherries fans. I've nothing but admiration for what Paulo Di Canio has achieved at Swindon and I remain firmly of the opinion I offered on Jan 12 that you have a fine squad with every chance of going up this season. I for one wish you well.

the wizard wrote:

MidlandRobin wrote:
Well, saw this coming eventually. Just hope we have someone lined up, would like to see someone like Curbishley come in, someone with a brain.

However, thanks Paolo for what you've done for the club. I can't take away his achievements over the 2 seasons, but the financial situation in which we find ourselves is due to some extent to Paolo's poor and costly signings.

E.g. Last Season
Lanzano
Cibbo
Easyjet
Gariboldi
Comazzi
Cox
L.Rooney
Atiku
Clarke - 'cause of the fall out, would have been a good signing otherwise.
Kerrouche - ditto
AND RISSER...


and this year still to be convinced by:
Miller
Navarro
Roberts
and A.Rooney

Lots of these players were wasted wages...

Don't mean to snap at Paolo, but this is my opinion. Good luck with future clubs, unless you play Swindon obvs ;)

You missed out the biggest lemon of them all, Magera, aka Nearly man.

We all make gaffs while learning our trade, but then again, promoted as Champions, trip to Wembley, unbeaten run, football above League Two standard and the team that finished the season was brilliant, THAT CANNOT BE TAKEN AWAY, OR IGNORED, what price do you put on that, and any of those listed I agree were lemons, but most were free lemons.

1STFC! wrote:
For me the FL rubber stamping the takeover has to be priority and whilst its taken some time I'd prefer they were sure our new owners would do a good job. Jed has said on twitter that he'd like to speak and try and keep Paolo, i can see this happening if the takeover is imminent, but the longer it drags on the less likely we can persuade him back. For me if we can't have Paolo I'd like to have adkins

clunge_meister wrote:

Jeremy Hilary Boob wrote:

clunge_meister wrote:

Stratton Red wrote:
Q - Have STFC actually accepted his resignation. Is this for AB to do or the new bunch???

Precisely!! Directionless, clueless and now managerless. They have to accept it - as there is a potential breach and a dispute, would be silly to contest..Oh wait a minute they may add it to the list.

They don't have to accept it at all, especially if they think he's got another job lined up.

The only person claiming there is a breach of contract is Di Canio, but he's not a lawyer and he does tend to get carried away with what he says. I cannot believe that any board would write into a manager's contract how much his transfer budget his or how much he's got to spend on salaries. It would be completely irresponsible.

If they (the old board) discussed it with him and said the aim is the FLC but now it turns out that the finances will be tighter until the new board, I cannot see how that's a breach of contract.

I'm also mystified why fans seem to back him 100% over that line. What's the alterative to reining the finances in - continuing to spend irresponsibly and end up in administration? Is that what some fans want (or at least, do they think the risk of continuing how we have been and ending up in admin if it fails is a risk worth taking?)

I have no problem with prudence, in fact I wish more clubs were so that footballers salaries and ticket prices could be more realistic.

I also did not say that there was a breach I said it was a potential breach and dispute.

Having been on both sides of dozens of takeovers over the last 20 years, I do have a problem with the way this one has been handled. From the start the communication has been poor. Communicating with key employees is a necessity, even if you cannot talk through all the details you can keep them in the loop, and they simply have not done that.

Secondly the chronology has been totally shot. You should know the basics such as what your key dates are, how long things may take and the order you need to do things.

For example, they could have easily sold Ritchie, if it had to be done, then sign the 3 players. Once they were ratified you could then put in the paperwork for the takeover, still before the midnight of the 31st.

You constantly moan about people blindly following PDC yet you are so blind the other way you completely defeat your own argument.