SWINDON TOWN: THE VIC MORGAN COLUMN: The circus has left Town

6:00am Thursday 21st February 2013 in Sport

THE VIC MORGAN COLUMN THE VIC MORGAN COLUMN

SO THE circus has left Town. The tent’s been taken down and the pegs removed.

It was always going to happen one day. The memories of the magic tricks and painted smiles are all we have left. It won’t be long before the “Big Top” is performing in another town or city.

Like all circuses, though, it was fun while it was here.

Every day there was the unexpected. Sometimes it was the slight of hand, other days it was the slapstick that kept us thrilled, entertained but never bored.

What happens now to fill that big empty space where once the caravan stood?

Do we look for another travelling show to excite us or is it to be a longer running performance with fewer thrills and spills?

There was a moment on Tuesday night when I believed we’d slipped into an alternate reality. The ringmaster was on the Wirral and was about to bring the tent back. Then that rumour disappeared and lesser lights were in the building.

Are they the people to build a solid foundation or will they be like sawdust - there for one day only?

The thing is the last 20 months have been like no other in the history of our football club. We’ve had drama, disappointment, fun, joy and downright pride.

When Swindon Town was at its lowest ebb a controversial Italian footballing genius picked it up and kicked it up the backside.

Now that genius has gone and taken his foot soldiers with him. It’s a bit like when the Olympics and Paralympics were over. For a moment you’re at a bit of a loss. Then you realise there are other things to concentrate on.

Swindon Town went to the top of League One on Tuesday night with no manager and no owners, but a team proud enough in what they do to make sure they achieved their goal.

I’ve read some say they’ll give up their season ticket now that PDC has gone. 

Why would you do that?

Whatever happens it’s our TEAM, our CLUB. Now is the time to show your support. Thanks Paolo but now the circus master has left Town.

Things may come things may go but the Art School dance goes on forever.

Comments(18)

Chish and Fips says...
6:23am Thu 21 Feb 13

Some poetic words of wisdom there - and I think we all agree it was good while it lasted - but it was never going to last.

Good luck and thank you PDC, hope you can find common ground to pitch up with another club somewhere.

Report this post »

Since 1950 says...
6:51am Thu 21 Feb 13

Billy Smart may have left Town but the Big Top is still up and still has a few clowns inside.
Maybe tomorrow eh?

Report this post »

Red Tuareg says...
6:58am Thu 21 Feb 13

Perfectly summed up, I'll long remember last season's chants at Crawley "You're only here for the circus" in response to Evans and his pre-match pop at PDC - happy days...........

Report this post »

louiscassius says...
7:00am Thu 21 Feb 13

Jesus,

That made me so proud to be a Swindon Fan on Tues night.

Come on the Lads!!!

Its YOU thats put STFC top of league 1.......

Just do what you do best......

WIN!!!

Report this post »

Ollie Reed's Parky dance! says...
7:25am Thu 21 Feb 13

Loving the new names linked to the job

Report this post »

STFC 67 says...
7:37am Thu 21 Feb 13

Lets hope the clowns leave as well. As for Butcher and Brown they wouldn't last a season

Report this post »

jontyg says...
7:48am Thu 21 Feb 13

Lets face it. Everyone's been shafted here in this sorry episode. Just hope there's enough ointment to go round.

Report this post »

smirg kcab says...
7:48am Thu 21 Feb 13

Vic your always right with me but you have got a few points wrong.

• we did have a manager Tuesday in fab piccareto , please he took the reigns and I was proud to say ALL done there homework on tranny, team and coaching staff we were brilliant and really enjoyed myself with a massive 3 points.

• the big top is bigger than ever, awaiting for newell arrival.

Onwards and upwards
Good read tho

Report this post »

TheDukeOfBanbury says...
9:08am Thu 21 Feb 13

smirg kcab wrote:
Vic your always right with me but you have got a few points wrong.

• we did have a manager Tuesday in fab piccareto , please he took the reigns and I was proud to say ALL done there homework on tranny, team and coaching staff we were brilliant and really enjoyed myself with a massive 3 points.

• the big top is bigger than ever, awaiting for newell arrival.

Onwards and upwards
Good read tho
Please Smirg, please no mention of Newell please..............

Report this post »

TheDukeOfBanbury says...
9:12am Thu 21 Feb 13

Lets hope the biggest circus is not around the corner turning STFC into the biggest joke in football.

No way am I convinced or impressed at the moment.

Thanks Andrew Black.

Report this post »

Since 1950 says...
9:30am Thu 21 Feb 13

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Lets hope the biggest circus is not around the corner turning STFC into the biggest joke in football. No way am I convinced or impressed at the moment. Thanks Andrew Black.
Hear.

Report this post »

Custodian says...
10:08am Thu 21 Feb 13

The phrase is 'sleight of hand' unless you think Di Canio has tiny hands. FFS.

Report this post »

Since 1950 says...
11:20am Thu 21 Feb 13

All reminds me of a quite lovely song from years ago. 'Send in the Clowns'. Finishes with the line, 'Don't bother, they're here'!

Report this post »

redjet says...
11:26am Thu 21 Feb 13

Custodian wrote:
The phrase is 'sleight of hand' unless you think Di Canio has tiny hands. FFS.
May I suggest you get a life and leave our Vic alone. He is more STFC than you'll ever be have some respect "FFS".

Report this post »

Rhs Boydy says...
11:30am Thu 21 Feb 13

People stop worrying about Newell. Jed has said time and again it's not happening.
He'd lose the entire fan base if he went back on that. No one is so stupid as to do that in the first weeks of owning a club.

Report this post »

Custodian says...
11:42am Thu 21 Feb 13

Sorry if I offended you Redjet. I have a life and I'll be taking it to the County Ground on Saturday.

Report this post »

madterrier says...
11:56am Thu 21 Feb 13

LOL, Custodian. I spotted that one too. But these guys are reporters - not writers.

I do wish though that the Adver would target its reporting resources on getting some answers to the pressing questions. Who are the new owners and what finance, if any, is behind them? What is going on behind the scenes with Black, Jed and Paolo? Is a constructive dismissal case looming? Who put the three proposed loan deals together?

This sort of rambling is already written by most posters on the forum.

Report this post »

leader1111 says...
7:09pm Thu 21 Feb 13

As said real questions need answered. Who are the new owners. Do they have money to spend and are they willing to do it. Are they "wanna be's" with little money but big ego's. No losers for manager please. If you are going to play with Championship big boys there is NO substitute for money. With only about 14 matches left don't bugger up the team this season.

Report this post »

click2find

Get Adobe Flash player
About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree