SWINDON TOWN: Di Canio returns to County Ground to collect mementos... at 1am

10:47pm Thursday 21st February 2013 in Sport

Paolo Di Canio made a 1am trip to the County Ground Paolo Di Canio made a 1am trip to the County Ground

PAOLO Di Canio snuck into the County Ground in the dead of night to retrieve mementos of his time at Swindon Town, the Advertiser understands.

The Italian, who left the club on Monday, still had a set of keys to get into the stadium and is believed to have been caught on CCTV returning to his office at around 1am on Thursday.

The Adver has learnt that Di Canio removed pictures from the walls of his office which documented his success at the club.

While Di Canio formally confirmed his resignation on Monday, in a statement released to the Advertiser he revealed that it has not been officially accepted by the Swindon board.

He said: “The club have still not responded to my letter of resignation of 12th February.”

Di Canio’s representatives were not available for comment on Thursday night.

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Park North Red says...
10:56pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Well sad though it is to say it - If you read the press statement issued by the club earlier carefully there was no Olive Branch there that I could see. So I the only conclusion is that it's resignation accepted

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SimonPrice351 says...
11:02pm Thu 21 Feb 13

If they're his mementos, then of course he has the right to get them back no matter what the time.

It's hardly breaking and entering.

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Wellfire says...
11:02pm Thu 21 Feb 13

I like PDC but the odds were always that it would end in tears. The deadline was his alone, and I just wonder how our employers would react if any of us issued them with such an ultimatum?

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ciclosporindorset says...
11:06pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Shine on you Crazy Diamond. Exactly what I would do - well done and good move. Nothing wrong with that his heart was out for all to see. I love you Di Canio.

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jonnyb4532 says...
11:07pm Thu 21 Feb 13

the job the man done he should have keys to the county ground for life. someone should have been there handcuff him to his office stop him from going . still in shock that he left cant wait for the truth to come out got to be summit to do with that patey he looks a devious man jeremy wray should never have gone as chairman him and pdc had a wonderfull relationship my moneys on colin calderwood

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EastleazeRed says...
11:07pm Thu 21 Feb 13

He does what he wants , he does what he wants , he's Paolo Di Canio , he does what he wants .

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NEWBURYREDS says...
11:07pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Watch out there's a pdc about. what a legend. PDC HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS

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Cookie43 says...
11:07pm Thu 21 Feb 13

This just keeps getting better and better!!!!

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mkeen61267 says...
11:09pm Thu 21 Feb 13

He is still the manager of the club. He probably has to give notice like everyone else. My advice is for him to come back, have a big old laugh about it, tell the world he loves the fans and legend status is enhanced.

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stfcflag says...
11:13pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Come back paolo pateys gone!!!

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hornet says...
11:17pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Guys

Please come off planet Paolo now he's gone

Read some of Andrew Blacks Twitter comments may be you will all realise the PDC and JW were not the legends you want them to be

All about Paolo sod the finances of the club

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SAPFanSTFC says...
11:17pm Thu 21 Feb 13

......and the issue is what!?
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He offered his resignation but no one responded therefore he is still employed and does not have a late night access banning order in his contract - therefore he accessed HIS office at HIS place of employment and took HIS possessions in the belief that he would not be returning...
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....so I ask again what is the issue!?
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No doubt the Daily Smell will put it's own sensationalistic viewpoint which is (in their opinion), the 'tabloid' truth - WELL MAYTE IT SELLS PAYYYPAS DUNNIT!!!
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T0ssers!!!....and I don't care if you like or don't like PDC they're t0ssers no matter what as it is OUR club they're slagging off.

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sp1dersw3b says...
11:18pm Thu 21 Feb 13

As someone has already said -----------'He's got his own keys, He's got his own keys, Paolo di Canio, he's got his own keys'

Priceless

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ciclosporindorset says...
11:20pm Thu 21 Feb 13

I went to a conference in Malaga once. When I got back to UK my office was locked. I did not have a key and the comp. said nor do we. I thought they wanted me out. So, I broke in and took my stuff. They thought I was nuts. Maybe I was / am. Shine on you crazy diamond.

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Stratton Red says...
11:23pm Thu 21 Feb 13

ciclosporindorset wrote:
I went to a conference in Malaga once. When I got back to UK my office was locked. I did not have a key and the comp. said nor do we. I thought they wanted me out. So, I broke in and took my stuff. They thought I was nuts. Maybe I was / am. Shine on you crazy diamond.
shine on etc... witty at first now just really boring

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ciclosporindorset says...
11:25pm Thu 21 Feb 13

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
......and the issue is what!?
.
He offered his resignation but no one responded therefore he is still employed and does not have a late night access banning order in his contract - therefore he accessed HIS office at HIS place of employment and took HIS possessions in the belief that he would not be returning...
-
....so I ask again what is the issue!?
-
No doubt the Daily Smell will put it's own sensationalistic viewpoint which is (in their opinion), the 'tabloid' truth - WELL MAYTE IT SELLS PAYYYPAS DUNNIT!!!
.
T0ssers!!!....and I don't care if you like or don't like PDC they're t0ssers no matter what as it is OUR club they're slagging off.
Exactly - there is a big difference between a carat of uncut crazy diamonds and a bunch of right wing tussers. And you can see it, smell it and frankly you can love one and hate the other. Shine on you crazy diamond!

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sp1dersw3b says...
11:25pm Thu 21 Feb 13

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
......and the issue is what!?
.
He offered his resignation but no one responded therefore he is still employed and does not have a late night access banning order in his contract - therefore he accessed HIS office at HIS place of employment and took HIS possessions in the belief that he would not be returning...
-
....so I ask again what is the issue!?
-
No doubt the Daily Smell will put it's own sensationalistic viewpoint which is (in their opinion), the 'tabloid' truth - WELL MAYTE IT SELLS PAYYYPAS DUNNIT!!!
.
T0ssers!!!....and I don't care if you like or don't like PDC they're t0ssers no matter what as it is OUR club they're slagging off.
You are correct but we should be able to laugh this one off - 'He's got his own keysssssss!!'

Unless he actually stole any money out of the safe - not much chance of that!

Or has he also removed the pot that no one can p*ss in? That will be a little under the belt if he has.

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SAPFanSTFC says...
11:28pm Thu 21 Feb 13

sp1dersw3b wrote:
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
......and the issue is what!?
.
He offered his resignation but no one responded therefore he is still employed and does not have a late night access banning order in his contract - therefore he accessed HIS office at HIS place of employment and took HIS possessions in the belief that he would not be returning...
-
....so I ask again what is the issue!?
-
No doubt the Daily Smell will put it's own sensationalistic viewpoint which is (in their opinion), the 'tabloid' truth - WELL MAYTE IT SELLS PAYYYPAS DUNNIT!!!
.
T0ssers!!!....and I don't care if you like or don't like PDC they're t0ssers no matter what as it is OUR club they're slagging off.
You are correct but we should be able to laugh this one off - 'He's got his own keysssssss!!'

Unless he actually stole any money out of the safe - not much chance of that!

Or has he also removed the pot that no one can p*ss in? That will be a little under the belt if he has.
:-0

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ciclosporindorset says...
11:31pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Stratton Red wrote:
ciclosporindorset wrote:
I went to a conference in Malaga once. When I got back to UK my office was locked. I did not have a key and the comp. said nor do we. I thought they wanted me out. So, I broke in and took my stuff. They thought I was nuts. Maybe I was / am. Shine on you crazy diamond.
shine on etc... witty at first now just really boring
Maybe but I don't really mind. The beauty is I find your contributions neither boring nor witty.I normally don't read them.

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EastleazeRed says...
11:34pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Di Canio has said the new board have not responded to his letter of resignation as of yet , does this mean he is offering some sort of olive branch and would be prepared to sit down and talk ?

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Graham8181 says...
11:38pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Haha love this story !!! Made me smile. Paolo I really hope your devistated by your OTT decision because if i were you I'd be deeply regretting my decision to walk out after everything you went through with this club. I personally reckon ward has the making of a great manager. Good luck Saturday boys!!!! Imagine being at the top but with a nice gap on points with the other teams. F'ing love you Swindon!!!

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Graham8181 says...
11:40pm Thu 21 Feb 13

P.s this club would get better ratings on tv than coronation street or eastenders, think of the revenue we could pump by showing the life of Swindon Town FC twice a week between 7.30 and 8. Omnibus on Sundays

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robstfc says...
11:42pm Thu 21 Feb 13

hornet wrote:
Guys

Please come off planet Paolo now he's gone

Read some of Andrew Blacks Twitter comments may be you will all realise the PDC and JW were not the legends you want them to be

All about Paolo sod the finances of the club
Agreed, some amazing comments by Black tonight.... He feared for the clubs future after last relegation.. And JW was a massive west ham fan, Who obsessed about Paolo... Also club nearly sold in 2011 but deal fell through at the last minute. The 3 year plan wasn't his... It was only ever mentioned to him once....

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KojaktheWarg says...
11:44pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Hmm. In my view there is almost an undertone of mocking in this article.

PDC and his team did fantastically and its been a glorious ride.

We are moving on and we acknowledge that. But don't take cheap shots at PDC who, lets face it was popular with Swindon fans for a very good reason - because we appreciated what he did for Swindon.

Good luck to the new board and management of Swindon.

Good luck and RESPECT to PDC and his technical team wherever they go.

With regard to the other article - Pateys comments were unnecessary in my view and i would say that they were less than diplomatic. It didnt need to be said. What was said about PDC by Patey doesn't change anything, it just sours it. Cheap shots in my view.

I am grateful to the previous board for saving the club at crucial time, grateful to PDC for what he did, and now grateful to Jed and his mates for rescuing us from financial difficulty.

Cue the next phase of our wonderful club.

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Lambourn Red says...
11:59pm Thu 21 Feb 13

EastleazeRed wrote:
Di Canio has said the new board have not responded to his letter of resignation as of yet , does this mean he is offering some sort of olive branch and would be prepared to sit down and talk ?
Jed just tweeted they have been in contact with his agent

This would be the greatest comeback since Lazarus what a soap opera lol

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Graham8181 says...
12:00am Fri 22 Feb 13

robstfc wrote:
hornet wrote:
Guys

Please come off planet Paolo now he's gone

Read some of Andrew Blacks Twitter comments may be you will all realise the PDC and JW were not the legends you want them to be

All about Paolo sod the finances of the club
Agreed, some amazing comments by Black tonight.... He feared for the clubs future after last relegation.. And JW was a massive west ham fan, Who obsessed about Paolo... Also club nearly sold in 2011 but deal fell through at the last minute. The 3 year plan wasn't his... It was only ever mentioned to him once....
I don't use twitter anything else said?

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Graham8181 says...
12:06am Fri 22 Feb 13

Lambourn Red wrote:
EastleazeRed wrote:
Di Canio has said the new board have not responded to his letter of resignation as of yet , does this mean he is offering some sort of olive branch and would be prepared to sit down and talk ?
Jed just tweeted they have been in contact with his agent

This would be the greatest comeback since Lazarus what a soap opera lol
Awesome get yourself back here Paolo. What a legend if he came
Back. There would be a statue of him up in Swindon in no time

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EastleazeRed says...
12:11am Fri 22 Feb 13

Lambourn Red wrote:
EastleazeRed wrote:
Di Canio has said the new board have not responded to his letter of resignation as of yet , does this mean he is offering some sort of olive branch and would be prepared to sit down and talk ?
Jed just tweeted they have been in contact with his agent

This would be the greatest comeback since Lazarus what a soap opera lol
Whats jeds username on Twitter ?

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Lambourn Red says...
12:16am Fri 22 Feb 13

@jedmcoy he is on now answering questions

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EastleazeRed says...
12:17am Fri 22 Feb 13

Lambourn Red wrote:
@jedmcoy he is on now answering questions
Cheers Lambourn !

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Lambourn Red says...
12:22am Fri 22 Feb 13

EastleazeRed wrote:
Lambourn Red wrote:
@jedmcoy he is on now answering questions
Cheers Lambourn !
Andrew black started up again now as well !!

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madterrier says...
12:27am Fri 22 Feb 13

extraordinary stuff on Twitter... both old and new owners talking

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Peckham_Red says...
12:40am Fri 22 Feb 13

I'm a twitter convert! This is mental!

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Lazaat says...
1:10am Fri 22 Feb 13

Oh Paolo why did you leave? Us Town fans idolised you and you were so near to getting back to back promotions in the first 2 years of your managerial career! You would of been an absolute Swindon legend, we know all about Ritchie being sold behind your back but this would have made promotion even more remarkable!? But you left us and broke thousands of hearts and also lost the opportunity of achieving the impossible...you will probably look back on this with deep regret and sadness for the rest of your life, you made a bad decision, left unfinished business and punished the fans who gave you their undivided love and loyalty!

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EastleazeRed says...
1:38am Fri 22 Feb 13

madterrier wrote:
extraordinary stuff on Twitter... both old and new owners talking
They've both got a lot off stuff to get off their chests.

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bearwoodred says...
1:42am Fri 22 Feb 13

Peckham_Red wrote:
I'm a twitter convert! This is mental!
me too just joined. AB comment very interesting claiming PdC knew about Ritchie sale etc.

Mayhem on tinternet

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EastleazeRed says...
1:44am Fri 22 Feb 13

EastleazeRed wrote:
madterrier wrote:
extraordinary stuff on Twitter... both old and new owners talking
They've both got a lot off stuff to get off their chests.
Can't wait to hear Paolo's response to all this , andrew black he certainly aint holding back.

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sp1dersw3b says...
1:50am Fri 22 Feb 13

From reading his tweets IMO only - see you next Tuesday Mr Black

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EastleazeRed says...
2:45am Fri 22 Feb 13

F@#king daily mail , making a mountain out of a molehill again just to sell papers , I don't believe for 1 minute he damaged anything , by all accounts he had the code to get in and collected his belongings , nothing wrong with that. I do feel that all this bad publicity is not doing Paolo any favours and its going to take a very brave chairman to take him on anywhere else . Gotta love the man though , given me some great memories.

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STFCman&boy1973 says...
7:26am Fri 22 Feb 13

Lambourn Red wrote:
EastleazeRed wrote:
Di Canio has said the new board have not responded to his letter of resignation as of yet , does this mean he is offering some sort of olive branch and would be prepared to sit down and talk ?
Jed just tweeted they have been in contact with his agent

This would be the greatest comeback since Lazarus what a soap opera lol
Hi, where do you find all this information, think, that your talking to a simpleton, me...

Thank you that's the greatest bit of news I've heard, if its true...

After the saving of the club...of course...

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smirg kcab says...
8:06am Fri 22 Feb 13

I bet he came back to put the covers over the pitch so this weekends game could go ahead.
It's been reported to the police that a shovel was taken in the early hours of the morning
Onwards and upwards

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Park North Red says...
1:36pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Read the club sale statement carefully people. In there Jed McRory mentions only bringing in a new management team. There is nothing in there about rebuilding bridges that have already been burned. So the only Olive Branch is one that's already ashes

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buckobassettboy says...
2:22pm Fri 22 Feb 13

He went and took some souvenirs-Tony Hicks goalkeeping mittens,Bronco Lanes charge sheet,Brian Hilliers cheque book-stubs illegible-Lou Macaris betting slips-no winners and a collective biography of how not to run a football club.From the groundsmen store a bottle of spirit and a box of matches.almost forgot-a picture of the County Ground that we do not own.How dare you call me a cynic.COYR,S.iTS ONLY ABOUT THE TEAM FROM NOW ON!

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Swindon1984 says...
4:52pm Fri 22 Feb 13

KojaktheWarg wrote:
Hmm. In my view there is almost an undertone of mocking in this article. PDC and his team did fantastically and its been a glorious ride. We are moving on and we acknowledge that. But don't take cheap shots at PDC who, lets face it was popular with Swindon fans for a very good reason - because we appreciated what he did for Swindon. Good luck to the new board and management of Swindon. Good luck and RESPECT to PDC and his technical team wherever they go. With regard to the other article - Pateys comments were unnecessary in my view and i would say that they were less than diplomatic. It didnt need to be said. What was said about PDC by Patey doesn't change anything, it just sours it. Cheap shots in my view. I am grateful to the previous board for saving the club at crucial time, grateful to PDC for what he did, and now grateful to Jed and his mates for rescuing us from financial difficulty. Cue the next phase of our wonderful club.
Thinking Patey's got a spot warm for him on the Washbag's "Wall of shame!"

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Davethered says...
5:03pm Fri 22 Feb 13

John at Eastleaze , for fook sake man grow up your nearly 50 not 15

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