SWINDON TOWN: Town statement on takeover and managerial situation

Town have issued a statement this lunchtime Town have issued a statement this lunchtime

SWINDON Town have issued a statement regarding the managerial and takeover situations at the County Ground.

It reads: "Members of the current Board of Directors will be meeting with the prospective new owners today prior to an update with regards to the takeover of the club being provided.

Communication with the Football League continues as the takeover of the club nears completion.

With the club now at the top of League One following yesterday’s excellent team performance at Tranmere Rovers, there is already plenty of speculation as to who the next manager of Swindon Town Football Club will be.

No immediate decision will be taken and in the interim the Board will be discussing the matter with senior members of the playing squad to maintain consistency and be fully prepared for the next two home League One fixtures."

Comments(154)

super red says...
12:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13

The takeover will definitely happen tomorrow.

Ginge09 says...
12:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Bit of a nothing statement really.........Until the rubber stamp hits the paper - I don't want to know about the stuff off the field.

RogerJ1969 says...
12:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Ward & Miller then.

JohnNeal4me says...
12:29pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Super red - do you mean 'definitely, probably, maybe'?

stfc_user says...
12:29pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Statement of the season.

hertz says...
12:31pm Wed 20 Feb 13

We are Swindons Red & White Army

Blasted Managers don't deserve to heve their name inserted .

Jammu splodger says...
12:32pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Nightmare....players playing out of their skins....fans doing their bit at every match......oh but the drawn out doom of greyness, week in week out....p#ss up/brewery comes to mind!

stfc_user says...
12:32pm Wed 20 Feb 13

When literally 'nothing' makes breaking news, you know the club isn't in the greatest of places.

And who made the statement? Someone who happened to be walking past the County Ground at the time?

Since 1950 says...
12:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Call in S.A.L.O.S. Amateur night is resurrected at the County Ground!

Lost all faith in the whole bloody lot of them, regardless of how much money they've put into the club.

Only the playing squad come out of this with any honour and dignity.

To be honest I now expect Town to be in Admin by Saturday.

Brainy_G93 says...
12:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13

That's hardly a statement.

Is that you Lovesey says...
12:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13

the current board will mostly be meeting with the new board and discussing nothing, because nothing has happened, but if you read this get a decent manager and not Mike Newell or Paul Buckle

akershaker says...
12:34pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Imagine if a senior player becomes manager and Paolo ends up at Leeds. Uncanny, Paolo Di Canio is Brian Clough.

ShearerShearer says...
12:34pm Wed 20 Feb 13

On the plus side we can't get the dreaded "manager of the month curse" :-)

Lambourn Red says...
12:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Gerry Cottels Red and White Army

chrystovski says...
12:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Same old Swindon..taking the pish

Wonder Strike says...
12:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Clearly the current board have no idea what's going on just like the rest of us.

Rondogers says...
12:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I would also like to make a statement...

I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea

super red says...
12:44pm Wed 20 Feb 13

JohnNeal4me wrote:
Super red - do you mean 'definitely, probably, maybe'?
Possibly could happen.

But confused why people are applying for the managers position, or even showing an expression of interest .......do they not realise there is nobody in the swindon offices to make a decision, they've all left, are leaving or haven't arrived.

Since 1950 says...
12:44pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Wonder Strike wrote:
Clearly the current board have no idea what's going on just like the rest of us.
Clearly blind panic at SN1 today as still the FL have yet ratify the deal.

Old guard not willing and new guard unable to pay this outstanding loan issue?

ChippyBOB. says...
12:46pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
I would also like to make a statement...

I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
That should be in red
BREAKING NEWS

Lazaat says...
12:49pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?

mallorca says...
12:49pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Well nothing NEW there.The FL say the clubowes money for a loan player.This should have been flagged by the Board before going to the FL .
As for admin Black would be crazy as in 3 months we will Be Champions.
Do get the feeling with all this crap going on maybe these new investors will withdraw there offer.
One thing with Pdc and his crew plus agent just think how much the club will save.
Even to the last he had to pitch in his oar last night.Last night was the Teams and the FANS and the sooner the club realize without FANS they have nothing

peatmoor pirate says...
12:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13

see if Wardy fancies being Player/Manager. Who knows

Ollie Reed's Parky dance! says...
12:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Have to get in early Saturday to see who is taking the warm up for Wes and who will be fighting for the arm band...u got to laugh

Lazaat says...
12:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Ive heard the office cat has been taken away by the RSPCA as the club can no longer afford to feed it!

stfcflag says...
12:53pm Wed 20 Feb 13

What a nightmare .... How many days have they been saying not long now until football league approval, it's ridiculous

Fingers crossed it's sorted today, finally and then the new owners can speak with Paolo and get him back until the end of the year

Until I hear we have FL approval I'm going to be stressed.. Blooming chairmen and boards, if only I'd have won the euromillions we wouldn't be in this mess...

smirg kcab says...
12:53pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
I would also like to make a statement...

I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
Best statement this month.
Great shout think I will make a cheese and onion sarnie.
Pickle or onion there's only one way to find out
Fight

Onwards and upwards with a coffee

Rondogers says...
12:54pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder

The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering.

I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )

Lazaat says...
12:55pm Wed 20 Feb 13

If anyone has a bucket of cold water and an old sponge get down to the CG on Saturday.

FORZASTFC says...
12:56pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Thank CHRIST, that we have a magnificent football squad, as they along with us fans are dragging STFC into the Championship?
As for the the people who are running the club WTF? What are you all doing?
It feels like we have someone on our board absolutely desperate to make us self implode?
I just hope that you better make the right decision with the next Manager, as i can see a lot of fans NOT renewing their season tickets?
Oh well, i will be cheering on the lads Sat & Tues Onwards & Upwards!
COYRS

Oxon-Red says...
12:56pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
And what is your favourite kind of cheese ?

COYMR

Exmouth_red69 says...
12:58pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Wow this is a rollercoaster ride, luke rooney manager, might get a game.

stfc_user says...
12:58pm Wed 20 Feb 13

If the club had any nous about it, it would now be selling tickets for our dugout on Saturday. Plenty of space...

The 'Assistant Manager' experience etc etc.

Its all about 'fan' engagement!

Lazaat says...
1:01pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely!

I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!

smirg kcab says...
1:02pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I hear hear someone say there is a sinister smell coming from below the floorboards in the ex managers office.
Has Andrew black been seen lately after the Ritchie sale?
Onwards and upwards

LydiardRED67 says...
1:02pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Reading between the lines I see it as "hastily arranged meeting between old and new regimes to try and find a way out of the mess they have both created"

And before anyone says anything, I am talking about the takeover, nothing more.

Perhaps they can also discuss why the loan fee was not paid. I suspect it was due for one of the players that returned to the parent club due to injury, such as Giles Coke.

We may be caliming that as the parent club requested its own medical staff treat the player, then the loan contract was invalidated.

Just a thought.....

Lazaat says...
1:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Oxon-Red wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
And what is your favourite kind of cheese ? COYMR
Im with Ron on that one Oxon, mature cheddar.

sagadude says...
1:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

RUMOURS!

Paul Trollope has emerged as a leading contender for the Swindon managers job. After a successful period as first team coach at Birmingham and Norwich City, the new owners believe the time is now right for Paul to return to management with his hometown club.

When the takeover is completed by the new consortium Wigan Athletic striker Connor McManaman will sign on an emergency loan deal.

Derby County are monitoring the Swindon situation very closely at the moment. Clough is a big fan of striker James Collins and central defender Aden Flint. Flint who was a regular with Derbyshire side Alfreton was on Derby's radar a few seasons back and has impressed scouts this season.

Paul Buckle could make a speedy return to football after leaving Luton with Torquay as he helps them until the end of season following lings illness.

Di Canio has apparently had contact from League 1 side Notts County. Di Canio has apparently turned the club down without even having an interview.
Blackpool are another club he made contact before Paul Ince was appointed. It is also thought that if Di Canio would have resigned earlier, he may have become boss at Bloomfield Road.
A club he could sign for is West Brom. Steve Clarke is keen on appointing the Italian to his coaching staff as an extra assistant.

Paolo di canio set for serious talks about being new coventry manager today.

And it goes on and on..zzzzzzzzzzz

smirg kcab says...
1:06pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I think jed is bringing in thousands of tons of snow over from Iceland to cover the pitch for the weekends game.

Mind you knowing are bad luck di canio will come back Friday shovelling it back off
Onwards and upwards

Steve. Brentford says...
1:08pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
If anyone has a bucket of cold water and an old sponge get down to the CG on Saturday.
Why have the window cleaners resigned as well tchh.

Since 1950 says...
1:10pm Wed 20 Feb 13

super red wrote:
JohnNeal4me wrote: Super red - do you mean 'definitely, probably, maybe'?
Possibly could happen. But confused why people are applying for the managers position, or even showing an expression of interest .......do they not realise there is nobody in the swindon offices to make a decision, they've all left, are leaving or haven't arrived.
And if Paolo is quick enough back through the door he'll meet himself coming out!

You couldn't make it up!

Always red says...
1:11pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS
statement from Swindon Town
We might be in a position to make a statement soon.

Another view says...
1:11pm Wed 20 Feb 13

super red says...
12:44pm Wed 20 Feb 13


JohnNeal4me wrote:
Super red - do you mean 'definitely, probably, maybe'?
Possibly could happen."

- Maybe, but then that depends...

Alll we know is THE PLAYERS put us top of the league last night. They're the guys who have lived in PDC's shadow for the past two seasons.

Lazaat says...
1:13pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Assuming this mess eventually gets sorted and the FL "eventually" ratifies the takeover, the only people who will come out of this well is the players and fans! The old board should hang their head in shame the way they have not dealt with it properly, and the new board even though they havent technically done anything wrong yet havent got off to a very good start and their names are already tarnished!

But it hurts me to say this...the people who come out of this the worst is Paulo and his team. I really loved the guy but my opinion is fast changing, i feel he has jumped ship and well and truly dumped us in it...and by taking his team with him it now looks like he is being spiteful and vengful! If he had stayed until the end of the season and possibly got us promotion and then left he would have been a legend for ever in the eyes of us fans but he chose to walk out and take all his team with him so leaving us well and truly in the $h1te without a thought to the all the fans who idolised him. Not everything in life can be as we want but sometimes we just have to get on with things.

Calcio Robin says...
1:13pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
Hey rondogers, at least your statement is telling us that you are doing something and will be fullfilled.
I always thought no news was good news, but know I am of the mindset that no news is just no news, and we are all busy doing nothing, unles they all decide to have a board meeting round your pad, at least they will get a cheese and pickle sandwich and a cup of tea!!!!!. They will probably tell us next that there will be no hose pipe ban and tomorrow could be Thursday.

SAPFanSTFC says...
1:14pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely!

I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
You see it is this sort of idle chit chat that leads to so much speculation and rumour!
STOP thinking about it and TELL US What your kids will be getting for tea!!
They're currently being bullied at school about the indecision at home and the rumours are rife...they and WE deserve better!!!
.
Is it tea or dinner!!!??...that is the question!
.
Also all of this reliance on good old mature cheddar is simply not good enough, what about the youth system, what's wrong with a younger Stilton or something from the European scouting department!?...they'
ve already offered a good Dutch Gouda and a remarkable French Camembert...a bit soft but has a bit of flair!
...
Come on guys sort it out for US the fans!!!...without us you're simply in a huge pickle and not worth your onions!!

SouthcoastRed says...
1:14pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
Ron - I thought you'd signed a non disclosure agreement regarding the cheese sandwich situation? You're taking some significant risks here with this level of detail.

Med Red says...
1:16pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Well let's hope we get another statement from the bunch of amateurs later today, saying..... all issues resolved, FL have given approval and Paolo and his staff or returning till end of season. Don't hold yer breath though, this sorry saga is likely to roll on and on and on and.....

stfctrowbridgepaul says...
1:17pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Kevin Blackwell now 9/2 second favourite has slowly crept up the list is he not ex Luton to ???

RamsburyRed says...
1:21pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Ha, well at least the lack of news has brought out the gallows humour. Well done all.

BournemouthRobin says...
1:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS

There is no news!!

We are the players red and white army!!!

Rondogers says...
1:25pm Wed 20 Feb 13

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
You see it is this sort of idle chit chat that leads to so much speculation and rumour! STOP thinking about it and TELL US What your kids will be getting for tea!! They're currently being bullied at school about the indecision at home and the rumours are rife...they and WE deserve better!!! . Is it tea or dinner!!!??...that is the question! . Also all of this reliance on good old mature cheddar is simply not good enough, what about the youth system, what's wrong with a younger Stilton or something from the European scouting department!?...they' ve already offered a good Dutch Gouda and a remarkable French Camembert...a bit soft but has a bit of flair! ... Come on guys sort it out for US the fans!!!...without us you're simply in a huge pickle and not worth your onions!!
Ha ha well in the words of Di Canio..

'I move my arms how I want, I move my legs how I want. I butter my bread how I want, I choose what cheese I want...'

Hmm I wonder what cheese Paolo likes? maybe the club can break that news to us later

Oi Den! says...
1:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

It is bloody staggering that anyone at the club thinks this statement says anything at all. Perhaps it was a typing error and they meant to say "We are all up sh1t creek and no-one can find a paddle".

spectacles testicals wallet watch says...
1:30pm Wed 20 Feb 13

What a wanky waste of a story.
What does this tell us we didnt already know

FORZASTFC says...
1:30pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Always red wrote:
BREAKING NEWS
statement from Swindon Town
We might be in a position to make a statement soon.
LOL

Calcio Robin says...
1:30pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Assuming this mess eventually gets sorted and the FL "eventually" ratifies the takeover, the only people who will come out of this well is the players and fans! The old board should hang their head in shame the way they have not dealt with it properly, and the new board even though they havent technically done anything wrong yet havent got off to a very good start and their names are already tarnished! But it hurts me to say this...the people who come out of this the worst is Paulo and his team. I really loved the guy but my opinion is fast changing, i feel he has jumped ship and well and truly dumped us in it...and by taking his team with him it now looks like he is being spiteful and vengful! If he had stayed until the end of the season and possibly got us promotion and then left he would have been a legend for ever in the eyes of us fans but he chose to walk out and take all his team with him so leaving us well and truly in the $h1te without a thought to the all the fans who idolised him. Not everything in life can be as we want but sometimes we just have to get on with things.
True True about Di Canio and his Ant Hill Mob, once a Facist always a Facist, as my old Italian dad once told me, "right bully boys it was there way or no way, and end scenario would be that you would be the one to get hurt". This being the supporters and our outstanding playing staff, I hope that they stick together for the remainder of the season, and we will definatley cheer them on, as we owe it to them.

Wilesy says...
1:31pm Wed 20 Feb 13

No great revelations from the statement but at least the two parties are talking. Would love to be a fly on the wall.

The damage has been done. The main owner, the chairman, the manager, the assistant manager, the fitness coach, the goalkeeping coach, all the physios and the best player are in the process of leaving or have left. Presumably Nick Watkins will also leave imminently.

In a period of 4 weeks the club has imploded. I just remember the statement from Black that he wouldn't leave behind a car crash. Well he has. And we're not out of it yet.

Getting FL approval is like the carrot and the donkey, never quite in reach.

And the club is basically now reliant completely on Jed and his boys, who may or may not be fantastic for us, time will tell, but to me it just seems like they were desparate to get their hands on any club for some reason.

How we are top of the league throughout all the mayhem behind the scenes is a credit to the players.

cueball says...
1:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13

just shows how ruthless football can be If paolo and his entourage really had Swindon in their hearts then they would have stayed to see the project through as far as im concerned they have shown little regard to the fans and players by walking away. FL are probably being ultra cautious over the takeover because of past records of previous boards and to make sure the club finances are sustainable going forward.

swindonbob says...
1:35pm Wed 20 Feb 13

La,la la.

Who needs Di Canio,
We've got err no-one knows.

ChippyBOB. says...
1:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13

LydiardRED67 wrote:
Reading between the lines I see it as "hastily arranged meeting between old and new regimes to try and find a way out of the mess they have both created"

And before anyone says anything, I am talking about the takeover, nothing more.

Perhaps they can also discuss why the loan fee was not paid. I suspect it was due for one of the players that returned to the parent club due to injury, such as Giles Coke.

We may be caliming that as the parent club requested its own medical staff treat the player, then the loan contract was invalidated.

Just a thought.....
Their having a meeting to see what cheese they want in their sarnies

Rondogers says...
1:38pm Wed 20 Feb 13

SouthcoastRed wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
Ron - I thought you'd signed a non disclosure agreement regarding the cheese sandwich situation? You're taking some significant risks here with this level of detail.
You are correct I did sign the NDA, however my wife got ate all the Red Leicester cheese behind my back so I am now reconsidering my position here!

Blazing Riff says...
1:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
I would also like to make a statement...

I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
News of the day.Coincidence. I just did exactly the same and then started reading this exactly 1 hour later. 'Lake District - Rugged and Rich (our new board?) - extra mature (current board and ex. management?). Cheesy or what?

themoonraker says...
1:41pm Wed 20 Feb 13

was this written by Sir Bill???, so many words to say nothing.....yep, I think on this occasion i'm probably right!

jayden says...
1:41pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Good news G4S are our new sponsers for next season.

NewburyRobin says...
1:42pm Wed 20 Feb 13

RamsburyRed wrote:
Ha, well at least the lack of news has brought out the gallows humour. Well done all.
I wonder if the new manager will be occupying AF's house in your neck of the woods RamsburyRed now that Paolo has no more use for it?.
Or perhaps you are AF .... hows that for humour

Since 1950 says...
1:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Assuming this mess eventually gets sorted and the FL "eventually" ratifies the takeover, the only people who will come out of this well is the players and fans! The old board should hang their head in shame the way they have not dealt with it properly, and the new board even though they havent technically done anything wrong yet havent got off to a very good start and their names are already tarnished! But it hurts me to say this...the people who come out of this the worst is Paulo and his team. I really loved the guy but my opinion is fast changing, i feel he has jumped ship and well and truly dumped us in it...and by taking his team with him it now looks like he is being spiteful and vengful! If he had stayed until the end of the season and possibly got us promotion and then left he would have been a legend for ever in the eyes of us fans but he chose to walk out and take all his team with him so leaving us well and truly in the $h1te without a thought to the all the fans who idolised him. Not everything in life can be as we want but sometimes we just have to get on with things.
Sadly, I think a lot of us are starting to feel like that Laz!

No doubt Paolo was aiming a kick in the orchestras at the old guard.

Unfortunately, it's the Fans that have received the shoeing - and it bloody hurts!

Fantastic support from those went to Tranmere last night. Listened in via STFC Player and you could only hear Town Fans singing. Wouldn't you just think that support like that deserves more respect?

And Paolo thinks he's been disrespected?

madterrier says...
1:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13

A complete non-statement saying nothing (as usual).

The outstanding loan player payment may sound trivial, but if you are transferring ownership and writing off debts and restructuring loans, the books need to be watertight. Can't blame Paolo or Black for this - seems like a straightforward admin error by the club's staff.

I am also wondering whether another potential issue is the new consortium needing indemnification against possible constructive dismissal cases that could be brought to bear against the club by Paolo (and the backroom team?). The wording of his statements and posturing all have the considered ring about them of a constructive dismissal case - broken promises, sale of players without consent or approval, no communication, position untenable etc. etc. Curbishley won his case against West Ham, which cost them £2m

PDC might also have been on a big bonus for getting promotion to the Championship. He may have felt that to achieve that he needed to keep spending money, but the players last night showed clearly that need not be the case.

If you were investing in a business you would not want to be hit by an employment law legal case, precipitated in the previous owners regime, as soon as you get your feet under the desk.

All conjecture of course.

Bodin and/or Ward (Darren, not John from the Trust) in charge until the end of the season if we can't get Adkins on a short-term contract. Then go get a young retiring player/player manager again.

Always red says...
1:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Some of the comments here today have been side splitting been laughing so much it's a good job we still have our soh .

EastleazeRed says...
1:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Been told Adam Rooney will be on bench at the weekend as acting physio after passing his first aid badge this morning.

swwindon61uk says...
1:54pm Wed 20 Feb 13

mallorca wrote:
Well nothing NEW there.The FL say the clubowes money for a loan player.This should have been flagged by the Board before going to the FL .
As for admin Black would be crazy as in 3 months we will Be Champions.
Do get the feeling with all this crap going on maybe these new investors will withdraw there offer.
One thing with Pdc and his crew plus agent just think how much the club will save.
Even to the last he had to pitch in his oar last night.Last night was the Teams and the FANS and the sooner the club realize without FANS they have nothing
Care to tell us how much they were earning Mallorca?
I know they are not cheap and all i here is various figures but does anyone actually know?
Also lets give him some credit for what he has done for the club,like his image rights for use of a top hospital in Luton,maybe Newall can do the same for us in Luton or Liverpool.
Also before he quit he offered to take a pay cut.
Don't get me wrong i am not one of the PDC can do no wrong club,far from it,but i would guess the PDC also brought a lot to the club apart from a hugh wage bill.

Since 1950 says...
1:54pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Wilesy wrote:
No great revelations from the statement but at least the two parties are talking. Would love to be a fly on the wall. The damage has been done. The main owner, the chairman, the manager, the assistant manager, the fitness coach, the goalkeeping coach, all the physios and the best player are in the process of leaving or have left. Presumably Nick Watkins will also leave imminently. In a period of 4 weeks the club has imploded. I just remember the statement from Black that he wouldn't leave behind a car crash. Well he has. And we're not out of it yet. Getting FL approval is like the carrot and the donkey, never quite in reach. And the club is basically now reliant completely on Jed and his boys, who may or may not be fantastic for us, time will tell, but to me it just seems like they were desparate to get their hands on any club for some reason. How we are top of the league throughout all the mayhem behind the scenes is a credit to the players.
Wilesy. I used to work for a company that used the 'Carrot and Stick' approach to management. First they beat you with the stick and then they shoved the carrot up your Ar**.

I think Town fans understand about that now.

Pewsham Red says...
2:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Lazaat wrote:
Assuming this mess eventually gets sorted and the FL "eventually" ratifies the takeover, the only people who will come out of this well is the players and fans! The old board should hang their head in shame the way they have not dealt with it properly, and the new board even though they havent technically done anything wrong yet havent got off to a very good start and their names are already tarnished!

But it hurts me to say this...the people who come out of this the worst is Paulo and his team. I really loved the guy but my opinion is fast changing, i feel he has jumped ship and well and truly dumped us in it...and by taking his team with him it now looks like he is being spiteful and vengful! If he had stayed until the end of the season and possibly got us promotion and then left he would have been a legend for ever in the eyes of us fans but he chose to walk out and take all his team with him so leaving us well and truly in the $h1te without a thought to the all the fans who idolised him. Not everything in life can be as we want but sometimes we just have to get on with things.
I don't think anyone comes out with much credit, to be honest, but I would blame the old board ahead of di Canio. Looks like they can't get out fast enough.

I'll correct that slightly - the players and the fans have been fantastic.

STFCman&boy1973 says...
2:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Love the humour, cheers for cheering me up, I'm with the mature cheddar camp...

As a foot note, if the management quit, it means we owe them no money on there contracts, maybe saving our club for just that bit longer... Thank you again Paolo for putting us top, then having the peace of mind for us fans, to walk away, and not claim wages, maybe just saving us from the dirty word,

Peace fellow Swindon fans

BournemouthRobin says...
2:03pm Wed 20 Feb 13

MORE BREAKING NEWS

I'm supporting Cambridge in the boat race....don't know when it is, about the same time as we hear something from the club......

Stickshaker says...
2:07pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS!!!!
.
Curly Withers just left the County Ground on his bike with a Postal Order
to the value of £23.35. Football League HQ marked on the envelope.

Swindon1984 says...
2:09pm Wed 20 Feb 13

swwindon61uk wrote:
mallorca wrote: Well nothing NEW there.The FL say the clubowes money for a loan player.This should have been flagged by the Board before going to the FL . As for admin Black would be crazy as in 3 months we will Be Champions. Do get the feeling with all this crap going on maybe these new investors will withdraw there offer. One thing with Pdc and his crew plus agent just think how much the club will save. Even to the last he had to pitch in his oar last night.Last night was the Teams and the FANS and the sooner the club realize without FANS they have nothing
Care to tell us how much they were earning Mallorca? I know they are not cheap and all i here is various figures but does anyone actually know? Also lets give him some credit for what he has done for the club,like his image rights for use of a top hospital in Luton,maybe Newall can do the same for us in Luton or Liverpool. Also before he quit he offered to take a pay cut. Don't get me wrong i am not one of the PDC can do no wrong club,far from it,but i would guess the PDC also brought a lot to the club apart from a hugh wage bill.
Agreed, far too many people looking to assign blame at the moment - first it was Black, then the football league, then Paolo, now some are having a pop at Paolo's backroom staff - why would they stay now Paolo's resigned? They're Paolo's team, they'll go where he goes, not unusual in the football world at all. Almost every manager has their own staff they'll bring in.

I personally am thankful to all that have come in for stick recently - thankful to Black and the rest of the board for funding us in the first place, to Paolo and his team for a job well done, and even the Football League seem to have acted as they should have done despite the conspiracy theories that they've got it in for the town.

Yes, things could have been done better, things could have been done differently, but it is what it is. Paolo could've stayed till the end of the season and I for one thought he would, but let's take into account the fact he gave his all whilst he was here. I'm hoping whoever we get to replace him is even half as dedicated.

FenlandRed says...
2:09pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Ignoring this non-story, I'd just like to make clear my 100% support for the players throughout all of this nonsense. All to often footballers get slated for their on and off field behaviour. Our squad has handled an awful situation with great professionalism, and this deserves full recognition. Hopefully, they'll feel the love at 3pm on Saturday. Superb!

Calcio Robin says...
2:14pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Since 1950 wrote:
Wilesy wrote: No great revelations from the statement but at least the two parties are talking. Would love to be a fly on the wall. The damage has been done. The main owner, the chairman, the manager, the assistant manager, the fitness coach, the goalkeeping coach, all the physios and the best player are in the process of leaving or have left. Presumably Nick Watkins will also leave imminently. In a period of 4 weeks the club has imploded. I just remember the statement from Black that he wouldn't leave behind a car crash. Well he has. And we're not out of it yet. Getting FL approval is like the carrot and the donkey, never quite in reach. And the club is basically now reliant completely on Jed and his boys, who may or may not be fantastic for us, time will tell, but to me it just seems like they were desparate to get their hands on any club for some reason. How we are top of the league throughout all the mayhem behind the scenes is a credit to the players.
Wilesy. I used to work for a company that used the 'Carrot and Stick' approach to management. First they beat you with the stick and then they shoved the carrot up your Ar**. I think Town fans understand about that now.
Or could it be that the suited and booted brigade at FL and STFC are using the mushroom method, half the time spent in the dark, and the other half in the s--t.
Any more news yet!!!! "Joke".

Blazing Riff says...
2:16pm Wed 20 Feb 13

FenlandRed wrote:
Ignoring this non-story, I'd just like to make clear my 100% support for the players throughout all of this nonsense. All to often footballers get slated for their on and off field behaviour. Our squad has handled an awful situation with great professionalism, and this deserves full recognition. Hopefully, they'll feel the love at 3pm on Saturday. Superb!
Agreed. Excellent statement.

swwindon61uk says...
2:17pm Wed 20 Feb 13

FenlandRed wrote:
Ignoring this non-story, I'd just like to make clear my 100% support for the players throughout all of this nonsense. All to often footballers get slated for their on and off field behaviour. Our squad has handled an awful situation with great professionalism, and this deserves full recognition. Hopefully, they'll feel the love at 3pm on Saturday. Superb!
So proud of the team's attitude last night and hope they can maintain this self pride to the end of the season.
We as fans will be grateful for their efforts.
Guess what does help us that several of the squad are out of contract and the end of the season,everything to play for.

The Jockster says...
2:19pm Wed 20 Feb 13

JOCKSTER exclusive - down at CG buying ticket for Saturday. Was able to grab a few words with Jed and Steve Murrell both arriving for a meeting - said he was awaiting a call in the next 15 mins but added he'd been waiting a few days but sounded positive. Told him we were concerned and said he as a Luton fan he understood. Seemed genuine and I appreciated that me mase time to talk when obviously a bust man. We exchanged pleasantries and said goodbye. On that basis he'll do for me until I discover otherwise .

The Jockster says...
2:22pm Wed 20 Feb 13

PS kicked myself afterwards for not asking about a Pdc return look out for me on points west lol!!

SAPFanSTFC says...
2:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Rondogers wrote:
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
You see it is this sort of idle chit chat that leads to so much speculation and rumour! STOP thinking about it and TELL US What your kids will be getting for tea!! They're currently being bullied at school about the indecision at home and the rumours are rife...they and WE deserve better!!! . Is it tea or dinner!!!??...that is the question! . Also all of this reliance on good old mature cheddar is simply not good enough, what about the youth system, what's wrong with a younger Stilton or something from the European scouting department!?...they' ve already offered a good Dutch Gouda and a remarkable French Camembert...a bit soft but has a bit of flair! ... Come on guys sort it out for US the fans!!!...without us you're simply in a huge pickle and not worth your onions!!
Ha ha well in the words of Di Canio..

'I move my arms how I want, I move my legs how I want. I butter my bread how I want, I choose what cheese I want...'

Hmm I wonder what cheese Paolo likes? maybe the club can break that news to us later
Not sure of the type - probably mozzarella given it is a close to bulls as possible but probably produced by the BitterSweet Dairy!

hertz says...
2:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Can you hand your notice and simply walk out the door where you work ? Surely there is some binding agreement to work a notice at least until replacements are found , it can only happen in football and we wonder why the entire system is in such a mess .

Like it :0) " We are the Players Red and White Army "

Oxon-Red says...
2:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Were you wearing a Jimmy Wig ?

COYMR

Super Mario TV says...
2:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

FenlandRed wrote:
Ignoring this non-story, I'd just like to make clear my 100% support for the players throughout all of this nonsense. All to often footballers get slated for their on and off field behaviour. Our squad has handled an awful situation with great professionalism, and this deserves full recognition. Hopefully, they'll feel the love at 3pm on Saturday. Superb!
Your non-story is worse then their non story!! would any real town fans really not be backing the players 100% after last night's game? what a non-comment

swwindon61uk says...
2:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

More importantly Jockster was GUV with Jed and co? :-)

The Jockster says...
2:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Not unless Steve M is Guv lol!

Super Mario TV says...
2:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

And i'm only joking before the usual mentalists pile in.... so it's a non-serious-post

Oxon-Red says...
2:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS !!!!:

There is no BREAKING NEWS on the BREAKING NEWS of the impending BREAKING NEWS but as soon as we hear anything we will BREAK THE NEWS.

COYMR

Wonder Strike says...
2:29pm Wed 20 Feb 13

The Jockster wrote:
JOCKSTER exclusive - down at CG buying ticket for Saturday. Was able to grab a few words with Jed and Steve Murrell both arriving for a meeting - said he was awaiting a call in the next 15 mins but added he'd been waiting a few days but sounded positive. Told him we were concerned and said he as a Luton fan he understood. Seemed genuine and I appreciated that me mase time to talk when obviously a bust man. We exchanged pleasantries and said goodbye. On that basis he'll do for me until I discover otherwise .
Sounds good then. This will the phone call that keeps getting put back a day no doubt. So you didn't ask for managers job?

Super Mario TV says...
2:30pm Wed 20 Feb 13

The Jockster wrote:
Not unless Steve M is Guv lol!
Gov from this forum? he is Steve Murrell Brother in law, and that is straight up.

louiscassius says...
2:46pm Wed 20 Feb 13

hertz wrote:
We are Swindons Red & White Army Blasted Managers don't deserve to heve their name inserted .
We are Swindons Red & White Army.

Too right we are and we're gonna smash this league!!

Blazing Riff says...
2:55pm Wed 20 Feb 13

This really is breaking news. Just had an e-mail from STFC customer services. Ticket prices next 2 home games - Preston and Bury - adults £20 in side stands and £17 in town end!

MARK TITCOMBE says...
2:57pm Wed 20 Feb 13

They are talking

Bollllllllllllllllll
llllloccks as usual.

Fobbed off!!

Blazing Riff says...
2:59pm Wed 20 Feb 13

MARK TITCOMBE wrote:
They are talking

Bollllllllllllllllll

llllloccks as usual.

Fobbed off!!
Is this aimed at my post? It is genuine.

Blazing Riff says...
3:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Blazing Riff wrote:
This really is breaking news. Just had an e-mail from STFC customer services. Ticket prices next 2 home games - Preston and Bury - adults £20 in side stands and £17 in town end!
Whoops, read it hastily. It's just the Bury match. Sorry.

Steve. Brentford says...
3:15pm Wed 20 Feb 13

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
You see it is this sort of idle chit chat that leads to so much speculation and rumour! STOP thinking about it and TELL US What your kids will be getting for tea!! They're currently being bullied at school about the indecision at home and the rumours are rife...they and WE deserve better!!! . Is it tea or dinner!!!??...that is the question! . Also all of this reliance on good old mature cheddar is simply not good enough, what about the youth system, what's wrong with a younger Stilton or something from the European scouting department!?...they' ve already offered a good Dutch Gouda and a remarkable French Camembert...a bit soft but has a bit of flair! ... Come on guys sort it out for US the fans!!!...without us you're simply in a huge pickle and not worth your onions!!
Ha ha well in the words of Di Canio..

'I move my arms how I want, I move my legs how I want. I butter my bread how I want, I choose what cheese I want...'

Hmm I wonder what cheese Paolo likes? maybe the club can break that news to us later
Not sure of the type - probably mozzarella given it is a close to bulls as possible but probably produced by the BitterSweet Dairy!
Super, Super Gor
Super, Super Gor
Super Super Gor
SUPER GORGONZOLA.

Jeremy Hilary Boob says...
3:22pm Wed 20 Feb 13

So the breaking news is that there is no news? Good work by the Adver there.

Is the Guv taking over? No wonder he always seemed to be hinting at knowing something we didn't.

We can adopt some new chants: "We are no one's red and white army" and "No one runs us, we don't care."

RedRich says...
3:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Unless I've missed something, has Paolo & his assistants resignations been accepted?

Life is a ministrone served up with parmisan cheese.

COYR

Oxon-Red says...
3:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS: The cost of socks at all major retailers has now returned to the price they were trading at during the spring and early summer of 2012. Socks have been in short supply since July 2012 when thousands of pairs went missing overnight. The disappearance of the socks led to an increased demand and panic buying, which in turn, led to higher prices at the tills and an increase in the number of pairs being sold on the Black market. However, a spokesman for one of the major retailers said this morning "Our suppliers have been working overtime in an effort to satisy the demand for socks and we are pleased to announce that the levels available in the shops are back to the levels we saw in May 2012. As a result the price has been reduced to reflect this."

hertz says...
3:44pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Jockster , I do hope that was a bit of finger trouble when you say he is a Bust man :0) very unfortunate key error

MITTED says...
3:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13

sagadude wrote:
RUMOURS!

Paul Trollope has emerged as a leading contender for the Swindon managers job. After a successful period as first team coach at Birmingham and Norwich City, the new owners believe the time is now right for Paul to return to management with his hometown club.

When the takeover is completed by the new consortium Wigan Athletic striker Connor McManaman will sign on an emergency loan deal.

Derby County are monitoring the Swindon situation very closely at the moment. Clough is a big fan of striker James Collins and central defender Aden Flint. Flint who was a regular with Derbyshire side Alfreton was on Derby's radar a few seasons back and has impressed scouts this season.

Paul Buckle could make a speedy return to football after leaving Luton with Torquay as he helps them until the end of season following lings illness.

Di Canio has apparently had contact from League 1 side Notts County. Di Canio has apparently turned the club down without even having an interview.
Blackpool are another club he made contact before Paul Ince was appointed. It is also thought that if Di Canio would have resigned earlier, he may have become boss at Bloomfield Road.
A club he could sign for is West Brom. Steve Clarke is keen on appointing the Italian to his coaching staff as an extra assistant.

Paolo di canio set for serious talks about being new coventry manager today.

And it goes on and on..zzzzzzzzzzz
Paul Trollope - NO NO NO NO I think that tells you what I think!
COYR

Mikey107 says...
3:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13

The car crash is now a plane crash with no surivivors.

Dark times ahead.

outlaw2 says...
3:50pm Wed 20 Feb 13

We know from the past that success at Swindon has come through the big name managers - Hoddle, Macari and Di Canio.
The others have been at best consistent, that is consistently poor, so the appointment of an ex england stand in manager, a Non League hopeful or some unknown person from Scotland does not fill me with joy.
1st choice - Get PDC back - he is a man of principle with an ego as large as they come and given a free hand would see the job thru, at least until the end of this season.
2nd choice Adkins - another man who has proven ability
Dont bother with wannabe's unless you wanna slide into oblivion

ucrhtt says...
3:56pm Wed 20 Feb 13

This Ward and Miller combo is sensible.

Hate the idea of an "outsider" at the minute, in my opinion massively unsettling. We have young hungry players, that with a little bit of guidance from these two could be enough you know. Some old fat has been, middle of the road player and probably even worse track record-wise manager will just bring a lethargic attitude and I think the lads may then start feeling sorry for themselves. No reason they can't ride on the momentum we have and win the league...they all want to go up, course they do, I really don't think a new manager is needed. Sounds odd, but will do more harm than good, mark my words. What's the betting we win the next two games, then appoint a Buckle type and miss out on the playoffs.....

Psychedelic Syd says...
4:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Swindon1984 wrote:
swwindon61uk wrote:
mallorca wrote: Well nothing NEW there.The FL say the clubowes money for a loan player.This should have been flagged by the Board before going to the FL . As for admin Black would be crazy as in 3 months we will Be Champions. Do get the feeling with all this crap going on maybe these new investors will withdraw there offer. One thing with Pdc and his crew plus agent just think how much the club will save. Even to the last he had to pitch in his oar last night.Last night was the Teams and the FANS and the sooner the club realize without FANS they have nothing
Care to tell us how much they were earning Mallorca? I know they are not cheap and all i here is various figures but does anyone actually know? Also lets give him some credit for what he has done for the club,like his image rights for use of a top hospital in Luton,maybe Newall can do the same for us in Luton or Liverpool. Also before he quit he offered to take a pay cut. Don't get me wrong i am not one of the PDC can do no wrong club,far from it,but i would guess the PDC also brought a lot to the club apart from a hugh wage bill.
Agreed, far too many people looking to assign blame at the moment - first it was Black, then the football league, then Paolo, now some are having a pop at Paolo's backroom staff - why would they stay now Paolo's resigned? They're Paolo's team, they'll go where he goes, not unusual in the football world at all. Almost every manager has their own staff they'll bring in.

I personally am thankful to all that have come in for stick recently - thankful to Black and the rest of the board for funding us in the first place, to Paolo and his team for a job well done, and even the Football League seem to have acted as they should have done despite the conspiracy theories that they've got it in for the town.

Yes, things could have been done better, things could have been done differently, but it is what it is. Paolo could've stayed till the end of the season and I for one thought he would, but let's take into account the fact he gave his all whilst he was here. I'm hoping whoever we get to replace him is even half as dedicated.
Well said 1984. Difficult times but we have been through far worse and we are still top of the league - fantastic achievement by our team at such a time of crisis. COYMR

swwindon61uk says...
4:03pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Sir William patey for next manager :-)

Psychedelic Syd says...
4:07pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Oxon-Red wrote:
BREAKING NEWS: The cost of socks at all major retailers has now returned to the price they were trading at during the spring and early summer of 2012. Socks have been in short supply since July 2012 when thousands of pairs went missing overnight. The disappearance of the socks led to an increased demand and panic buying, which in turn, led to higher prices at the tills and an increase in the number of pairs being sold on the Black market. However, a spokesman for one of the major retailers said this morning "Our suppliers have been working overtime in an effort to satisy the demand for socks and we are pleased to announce that the levels available in the shops are back to the levels we saw in May 2012. As a result the price has been reduced to reflect this."
That's blown my socks off ..............

Oxon-Red says...
4:10pm Wed 20 Feb 13

New song suggestion, sung to the Sham 69 tune.

While the future's undecided we the fans remain united.

COYMR

The Jockster says...
4:34pm Wed 20 Feb 13

hertz wrote:
Jockster , I do hope that was a bit of finger trouble when you say he is a Bust man :0) very unfortunate key error
Oops yes should have read "he made time to chat being a very busy(not bust) man lol!

Mallorca I dint get the impression from talking to Jed that he was there to play silly bu99ers and a few quid owed for a loanee wouldn't put him off. Like I said earlier he seems genuine enough and if he saves us from admin that'll do me for starters!

Graham8181 says...
4:35pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Heard rumours rafa Benitez has been approached. Wowzers

Graham8181 says...
4:35pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Heard rumours rafa Benitez has been approached. Wowzers

Graham8181 says...
4:35pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Heard rumours rafa Benitez has been approached. Wowzers

igiwigi says...
4:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Do you think that paulo was too hasty with his decision.
where does he go now?
No offers for him yet and as I say his CV Is quite chequered.
Will he have the same success In the premier when he pushes his weight about.
I think that top highest paid players will give just leave if he does what he does with lower paid players.
Will his temper be his downfall????

Oxon-Red says...
4:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13

We are someone's Red N White Army !!!

COYMR

igiwigi says...
4:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13

SWINDON TOWN WOULD BE NOTHING WIHOUT THE FANS

LeGod says...
4:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13

JED - were not bloody Banbury United we are a professional football club can we sort this bloody circus that is going on in the board room and with the FL.

We want our manager back Paolo he has got us where we are now we dont want any second rate nobody as manager or the likes of Newell,Harford, Buckle who are lower league and conference managers.
Paolo is the best we want him back so can you and your lot sort it out.

Paolo we want you back and JED just go and get him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BournemouthRobin says...
4:57pm Wed 20 Feb 13

MORE BREAKING NEWS

I'm supporting Cambridge in the boat race....don't know when it is, about the same time as we hear something from the club......

Since 1950 says...
5:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13

!7.00 Wednesday. No confirmation.

Tomorrow then, as the deal inches closer!

Joke!

jayden says...
5:01pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Pdc joins coventry and replaces team with snow men with snow that he stole from st pitch the football league to wait untill june to gather information pdc says he will win this league with snow men as i have allready won it with chihuahuas and donkeys.

pcowley says...
5:05pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.

pcowley says...
5:11pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Have these players in charge done their scouting on Preston and Bury to set the tactics or can they change the tactics if things are not working out.We will see

swwindon61uk says...
5:12pm Wed 20 Feb 13

pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Not me, i will just be getting behind the team with no more side shows.
Yes i would be happy if PDC came back and the fans have let that be known the last 4 games and on forums.
My focus will be solely on keeping us top of the league.

Nigel, Denver CO says...
5:12pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Graham8181 wrote:
Heard rumours rafa Benitez has been approached. Wowzers
LMAO.

He could bring Torres with him so the car park can see a few more balls sailing into it.

Steaming-in says...
5:16pm Wed 20 Feb 13

pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Who's he? Sorry, but I'll only support the club and those that want to be here.

Jammu splodger says...
5:18pm Wed 20 Feb 13

outlaw2 wrote:
We know from the past that success at Swindon has come through the big name managers - Hoddle, Macari and Di Canio.
The others have been at best consistent, that is consistently poor, so the appointment of an ex england stand in manager, a Non League hopeful or some unknown person from Scotland does not fill me with joy.
1st choice - Get PDC back - he is a man of principle with an ego as large as they come and given a free hand would see the job thru, at least until the end of this season.
2nd choice Adkins - another man who has proven ability
Dont bother with wannabe's unless you wanna slide into oblivion
.......I kind of agree with that....after all this effort we really need to take the cheese sandwich by the horns!

stfc_user says...
5:22pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Looking forward to spending tomorrow looking out for breaking news regarding a possible takeover being concluded within the next few days.

pat.swindon.f.c. says...
5:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Swindon have made enquiries with Wally Downes for Manager.Also sheikh
"Wali"is the mystery money man!

swwindon61uk says...
5:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13

stfc_user wrote:
Looking forward to spending tomorrow looking out for breaking news regarding a possible takeover being concluded within the next few days.
Inching closer!

swwindon61uk says...
5:34pm Wed 20 Feb 13

pat.swindon.f.c. wrote:
Swindon have made enquiries with Wally Downes for Manager.Also sheikh
"Wali"is the mystery money man!
Downes is not a bad shout IMO.

Jeremy Hilary Boob says...
5:38pm Wed 20 Feb 13

swwindon61uk wrote:
pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Not me, i will just be getting behind the team with no more side shows.
Yes i would be happy if PDC came back and the fans have let that be known the last 4 games and on forums.
My focus will be solely on keeping us top of the league.
This. I don't have a lot of time for the trust but I'd think a hell of a lot more of them if they asked people not to chant for Di Canio on Saturday. That would be the last thing the players need to hear especially if they're struggling a bit.

Di Canio's gone, the club hasn't.

Oxon-Red says...
5:40pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Again to Sham 69 'When the kids' tune.

Players and Fans are united, though our future's, undecided.
Players and Fans are united, though our future's, undecided.
Players and Fans are united, though our future's, undecided.
Players and Fans are united, though our future's, undecided.

COYMR

clunge_meister says...
5:46pm Wed 20 Feb 13

TAKEOVER DATE CONFIRMED - unfortunately it coincided with the second coming and hell freezing over and so a further delay is expected

BournemouthRobin says...
5:50pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Another one to consider - and highly unlikely I know but what about Roberto Di Matteo?

He was my choice before Paolo got the job and I believe he is still out of work. Proven at this level too....

I think we can lure him with the promise of no news and a cheese and pickle sarnie!!!

BournemouthRobin says...
5:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Or maybe we will end up with David Brent and Basil Fawlty....

Oxon-Red says...
5:59pm Wed 20 Feb 13

BREAKING NEWS:

Swindon Town Football Club are still unsure whether the takeover has been accepted by the Football League or not. Hopes were raised when the Fax machine sprung into life earlier this afternoon and a message on Football League headed paper started to print. Unfortunately a junior member of the Swindon backroom staff was taken by surprise and spilt his coffee on the machine. A spokesman for the club stated that the member of staff was not to blame as they had no idea what the machine was and it had caught him unawares.

The club have contacted the League by phone and asked for them to send a copy of the fax by email but this request was rejected as they said they had no one trained to use such new technology.

The club have an engineer on site who is working to repair the stricken machine and they hope it will be repaired shortly. They have apologised for the delay but hope that the message will be sent again tomorrow and that they will then be able to make an annoucement regarding the club's future.

jayden says...
6:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

pdc has now left coventry stating that 2 of his snowmen players had not turned up to training he is now at notts county looking at a deal but first he must buy some fish.

Dynamic Des says...
6:06pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I thought resignations had to be accepted before they became effective. Seeing as there is no one at the club to action these requests, we should pay Paolo and his staff their weekly wages and insist they get their backsides back into work immediately! Breach of contract springs to mind and broken promises Paolo, especially to the players and supporters who have backed you unconditionally at times.

SimonPrice351 says...
6:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I'm beginning to wish that Jed and co would just give it up, so that we can get a PROPER investor in.

If they can't do a deal in 48 hours, they should be told to drop their interest.

We are a Football Club, not a bloody circus!

eastmidsred says...
6:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13

I hope the 'Board' (whoever they are at this point) have not accepted PDC's resignation. Whether he goes to Coventry or elsewhere we must receive compensation. If he thinks by resigning before the takeover is complete that this will remove the contractual issue of compensation for any club employing him then he should think again.
As far as selling Matt behind his back goes, I doubt whether this is a breach of contract. Whilst it was an appalling piece of management by the Board, it would be regarded by any court as 'force majeure'. i.e. it was a matter of either sell a player or go into liquidation/administ
ration.
Also, what a pathetic last stroke of man management to strip Macca of the captaincy!!!
Please, please Jed, bring in a top calibre manager. 14 games to play and we're top of the league - what an opportunity!!! COYR

Stratton Red says...
7:07pm Wed 20 Feb 13

eastmidsred wrote:
I hope the 'Board' (whoever they are at this point) have not accepted PDC's resignation. Whether he goes to Coventry or elsewhere we must receive compensation. If he thinks by resigning before the takeover is complete that this will remove the contractual issue of compensation for any club employing him then he should think again. As far as selling Matt behind his back goes, I doubt whether this is a breach of contract. Whilst it was an appalling piece of management by the Board, it would be regarded by any court as 'force majeure'. i.e. it was a matter of either sell a player or go into liquidation/administ ration. Also, what a pathetic last stroke of man management to strip Macca of the captaincy!!! Please, please Jed, bring in a top calibre manager. 14 games to play and we're top of the league - what an opportunity!!! COYR
I think the board did accept his resignation and then re-instated him until 5pm Monday. Bit of an odd situation really as I totally agree we should tell him he has a job and to get on with it or tout him out to get some compo! F all for Ritchie and nothing for PDC, total joke...
*
I can't believe his broken 'promises' would have been contractual...

SAPFanSTFC says...
7:12pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Steve. Brentford wrote:
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote:
Lazaat wrote:
Rondogers wrote: I would also like to make a statement... I've just made a cheese and pickle sandwich and now making a cup of tea
What sort of cheese did you use?
It was just your standard mature Chedder The pickle was Branston in case you were wondering. I hope to bring you more breaking news statements later today, perhaps what i'm going to make the kids for dinner! : )
I prefer strong mature cheddar over the mild stuff, and Branston pickle compliments the cheese nicely! I would be interested in what you are planning to have for dinner Ron...anything to take my mind of this goddam awful mess at the CG!
You see it is this sort of idle chit chat that leads to so much speculation and rumour! STOP thinking about it and TELL US What your kids will be getting for tea!! They're currently being bullied at school about the indecision at home and the rumours are rife...they and WE deserve better!!! . Is it tea or dinner!!!??...that is the question! . Also all of this reliance on good old mature cheddar is simply not good enough, what about the youth system, what's wrong with a younger Stilton or something from the European scouting department!?...they' ve already offered a good Dutch Gouda and a remarkable French Camembert...a bit soft but has a bit of flair! ... Come on guys sort it out for US the fans!!!...without us you're simply in a huge pickle and not worth your onions!!
Ha ha well in the words of Di Canio..

'I move my arms how I want, I move my legs how I want. I butter my bread how I want, I choose what cheese I want...'

Hmm I wonder what cheese Paolo likes? maybe the club can break that news to us later
Not sure of the type - probably mozzarella given it is a close to bulls as possible but probably produced by the BitterSweet Dairy!
Super, Super Gor
Super, Super Gor
Super Super Gor
SUPER GORGONZOLA.
:-)
...
Been some great humour on here today - lets keep it up tomorrow - that ias our tomorrow not the FL's tomorrow which is the day after tomorrow when tomorrow comes.....or at leats it is the day before 2 days after tomorrow once it is actually tomorrow.
..
.....oh and that wasn't the great humour just in case you were confused....it is just me being confused as to who I am and when I am.....although I'm led to believe that I am indeed me and that it is going to be tomorrow...tomorrow!

alchafreds says...
7:17pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Steaming-in wrote:
pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Who's he? Sorry, but I'll only support the club and those that want to be here.
whos he ?

you for real???

Steaming-in says...
7:27pm Wed 20 Feb 13

alchafreds wrote:
Steaming-in wrote:
pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Who's he? Sorry, but I'll only support the club and those that want to be here.
whos he ?

you for real???
Rings a bell....but already forgotten mate! Simply not interested in anyone that doesn't want to be here.

Nigel, Denver CO says...
7:31pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Jed just posted "thumbs up" signs on Twitter 2 minutes ago.

Med Red says...
7:41pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Nigel, Denver CO wrote:
Jed just posted "thumbs up" signs on Twitter 2 minutes ago.
Well what the frigg does that mean, "thumbs up"??? Never mind "thumbs up", for friggs sake get friggin on with the take-over IF you and your buddies can afford it. I thought Fitton was slow, but compared to Jed and his buddies he's like a thoroughbred whippet. Comeback AF all is forgiven!!

billbst says...
7:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Just back and checking for updates. How's this for solidarity though lads. I only had a Tuna melt pannini at lunch time and wait for it.... the melt was cheddar!! Nothing else to comment on with this thread.

alchafreds says...
7:49pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Steaming-in wrote:
alchafreds wrote:
Steaming-in wrote:
pcowley wrote:
I think we should all sing Di Canio songs on Saturday.
Bring back Di Canio,Bring back Di Canio. The clubs a right joke.
Who's he? Sorry, but I'll only support the club and those that want to be here.
whos he ?

you for real???
Rings a bell....but already forgotten mate! Simply not interested in anyone that doesn't want to be here.
offered to take a pay cut
was gonna put 30k in to keep loan players
shoveled snow off pitch till 10pm
and didnt want to be here

The Jockster says...
9:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Nigel, Denver CO wrote:
Jed just posted "thumbs up" signs on Twitter 2 minutes ago.
Well Nige having spoken to the man himself at lunchtime and when asked if he had any news he said he was expecting a phone call -maybe he's now received it -could it be the takeover has been ratified at last?

Bonehead1965 says...
9:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13

roberto de matteo or colin calderwood next swindon manager!!!.

old town robin says...
10:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13

SimonPrice351 wrote:
I'm beginning to wish that Jed and co would just give it up, so that we can get a PROPER investor in.

If they can't do a deal in 48 hours, they should be told to drop their interest.

We are a Football Club, not a bloody circus!
and then where will we be when the Ritchie money runs out.

SimonPrice351 says...
12:41am Thu 21 Feb 13

If they have done the deal (finally!) then good - a bit too late though as Paolo has gone.

Still feeling totally underwhelmed though.

BillyLucas4me says...
2:33pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Ack for an old old tune

Oh Oh Antonio he's gone away......

Club song 2013!!! (anon)
2Oh! Oh1 Dicanio,
HE's gone away,
Left us alone eo
All on our ownio
Now if you see him
At the old CG
Just say it's the team that we respect eternally.
Apologies to the deceased song writer
Don't hesitate

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