Town have passion for promotion (From Swindon Advertiser)

EastleazeRed wrote:
I thought Yeovil defended well in the first half , you can see why they have only lost 1 game at home in the last 17. Would be nice to se KMD get some praise for the way he set his team out , bit unfair some posters on here calling him a cheap option , criticising him for being quietly spoken . He is the opposite end of the scale to di canio , and will hopefully bring some stability to the club.

the wizard wrote:
Great win last night and of great importance as it keeps us in the mix for an auto place. Well done to Kevin, his staff and the players.

As goes Jed and the lifting of the embargo, seeing is believing, we have heard the 100% twice already, maybe third time lucky ?????? along with many others I'm not so sure. Sorry Jed, we are not convinced, look at our history and you will see why.

mancrobin wrote:
Good interview from Kevin. I was beginning to get a bit worried he only dealt in platitudes.

Most important point for me is the one about team spirit. Worth noting in our desire for loan signings. Would only be useful if they are match fit (and there's only 8 games to go), provide cover in positions we might be vulnerable, and add quality. The most important point will be how they fit in the dressing room.

southside7 wrote:
To all the moaners, whingers, doubters, KMac is doing the business and is doing it with dignity, decency, calm but still passionate poise, a grown up who doesn't sulk when his pasta gets cold. To the impatient, don't worry Xfactor will be starting again soon I'm sure, so you can get your instant gratification then. For the rest of us, we will be patient, we will toil and fight to survive and maybe even suceed.

Another view wrote:
This could be a defining result like Northampton away. It was all doom and gloom and we were going to play on our bogey team's spud patch. It was the kind of game you wanted to watch with your eyes shut, and keep wishing for the final whistle.

Fortunately the people that matter - on the pitch in the dug out and on the terraces stood up to the plate and sent a message strong and clear to the rest of the chasing pack.

Lanky wrote:

southside7 wrote:
To all the moaners, whingers, doubters, KMac is doing the business and is doing it with dignity, decency, calm but still passionate poise, a grown up who doesn't sulk when his pasta gets cold. To the impatient, don't worry Xfactor will be starting again soon I'm sure, so you can get your instant gratification then. For the rest of us, we will be patient, we will toil and fight to survive and maybe even suceed.

Before you get on your high horse and think you are better than the people who liked PDC, just remember who has got us up to this position in the first place.

I'm a fan of MacDonald and pleased with the result last night, as was I a fan of PDC and appreciate just what he has done for us. They actually mentioned on TV last night that our players had brilliant levels of fitness - who instilled that?

As i've said before, I didn't care what PDC or anyone else did outside of the football pitch. Some of it entertaining, some of it irritating. All I cared about was results - and PDC got them, and hopefully MacDonald will carry it on.

I have been critisiced for still defending PDC by a lot of people who have suddenly changed their tune since he left. But its people like you who pretty much exist of these forums to try and create a divide within our own supporters that literally do nothing for the club and we are better off without.

swindonmatt wrote:
fantastic result last night pure class. I wish jed would stop tweeting it's so unprofessional stop feeding us with sh*t your making yourself look a di*k

EastleazeRed wrote:
I thought Yeovil defended well in the first half , you can see why they have only lost 1 game at home in the last 17. Would be nice to se KMD get some praise for the way he set his team out , bit unfair some posters on here calling him a cheap option , criticising him for being quietly spoken . He is the opposite end of the scale to di canio , and will hopefully bring some stability to the club.

Lazaat wrote:

EastleazeRed wrote: I thought Yeovil defended well in the first half , you can see why they have only lost 1 game at home in the last 17. Would be nice to se KMD get some praise for the way he set his team out , bit unfair some posters on here calling him a cheap option , criticising him for being quietly spoken . He is the opposite end of the scale to di canio , and will hopefully bring some stability to the club.

Yes I agree with this, some posters have said unfair things about KMD. Watching him last night showed this guy has plenty of passion and we do desperately need some stability but also a calming influence which hopefully he can give us. If we can sort out our home form then auto promo is still on! A decent performance last night on another awful pitch.

STFC Higworth wrote:

swindonmatt wrote: fantastic result last night pure class. I wish jed would stop tweeting it's so unprofessional stop feeding us with sh*t your making yourself look a di*k

LOL I bet you moan as well when he say's nothing. Get a grip as long as he keeps everyone informed then who cares. Twitter, Facebook or letter it does not matter. By the way it is the 21st century and this is the way to go. Twitter reaches more fans than most comunication.

STFC Higworth wrote:

Lazaat wrote:

EastleazeRed wrote: I thought Yeovil defended well in the first half , you can see why they have only lost 1 game at home in the last 17. Would be nice to se KMD get some praise for the way he set his team out , bit unfair some posters on here calling him a cheap option , criticising him for being quietly spoken . He is the opposite end of the scale to di canio , and will hopefully bring some stability to the club.

Yes I agree with this, some posters have said unfair things about KMD. Watching him last night showed this guy has plenty of passion and we do desperately need some stability but also a calming influence which hopefully he can give us. If we can sort out our home form then auto promo is still on! A decent performance last night on another awful pitch.

Agree they all deserve a pat on the back. Players, Fans, managment and backroom staff. Lets not worry about the embargo lets just support the town and see where that takes us. If it gets lifted then great. Lets not slag off the new board just yet again if they did not step forward we would be 10 points adrift (if not more as the FA could have put a 30 pointer on us) so we need to get behind everyone including Jed. Yes if he messes up then we slaughter him but until then lets get behind everyone.

smirg kcab wrote:
Well done At least kmac could see the 4-5-1 wasn't working and went back to 4-4-2. Not a great performance apart from Thompson who yet again superb showed the difference between him and caddis. A great 3 points Onwards and upwards Thanks wilma you owe me a tenner

smirg kcab wrote:
Well done
At least kmac could see the 4-5-1 wasn't working and went back to 4-4-2.
Not a great performance apart from Thompson who yet again superb showed the difference between him and caddis.
A great 3 points
Onwards and upwards
Thanks wilma you owe me a tenner

LeGod wrote:
mgstfc - well said i have the same concerns as you as we all should. If the current board had made a statement and explained that there are situations that need to be overcome before the embargo is lifted then we would have all shut up and stopped going on about it. But when they consistently come out and keep saying they are confident it will be lifted tomorrow as they consistently keep doing then it doesnt fill you with any confidence whatsoever.
As supposed businessmen they have to be honest and they cant hide from what the truth is as eventually it will come out and if the news that eventually does come out is not good then everyone will turn on them.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Important Newsflash:

Swindon Town will later today merge with Blackburn Rovers and will share resources and expertise.

The comment on twitter reads, "We are both ambitious Clubs and can see some real business synergy. We have the Cowboys and they have the Indians so it seems a natural fit"

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smirg kcab wrote:
Well done
At least kmac could see the 4-5-1 wasn't working and went back to 4-4-2.
Not a great performance apart from Thompson who yet again superb showed the difference between him and caddis.
A great 3 points
Onwards and upwards
Thanks wilma you owe me a tenner

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Important Newsflash:

Swindon Town will later today merge with Blackburn Rovers and will share resources and expertise.

The comment on twitter reads, "We are both ambitious Clubs and can see some real business synergy. We have the Cowboys and they have the Indians so it seems a natural fit"

.....

Wonder Strike wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Well done At least kmac could see the 4-5-1 wasn't working and went back to 4-4-2. Not a great performance apart from Thompson who yet again superb showed the difference between him and caddis. A great 3 points Onwards and upwards Thanks wilma you owe me a tenner

It was working with 5. We frustrated the other team and the game was then ours to win.

tankymorgan wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:
Well done
At least kmac could see the 4-5-1 wasn't working and went back to 4-4-2.
Not a great performance apart from Thompson who yet again superb showed the difference between him and caddis.
A great 3 points
Onwards and upwards
Thanks wilma you owe me a tenner

I agree, the formation that we set out with was poor, and didn't seem to trouble Yeovil at all.

Thompson had the game of this life last night. I wasn't sure that we would be able to replace Caddis once he left, but boy how wrong was I. Thompson is a better defender and is better going forward too. Don't forget that we got a goal scorer out of that deal too, who has scored some important goals for us this season, even though people seem to get on his back a lot.

Lanky wrote:

southside7 wrote: To all the moaners, whingers, doubters, KMac is doing the business and is doing it with dignity, decency, calm but still passionate poise, a grown up who doesn't sulk when his pasta gets cold. To the impatient, don't worry Xfactor will be starting again soon I'm sure, so you can get your instant gratification then. For the rest of us, we will be patient, we will toil and fight to survive and maybe even suceed.

Before you get on your high horse and think you are better than the people who liked PDC, just remember who has got us up to this position in the first place. I'm a fan of MacDonald and pleased with the result last night, as was I a fan of PDC and appreciate just what he has done for us. They actually mentioned on TV last night that our players had brilliant levels of fitness - who instilled that? As i've said before, I didn't care what PDC or anyone else did outside of the football pitch. Some of it entertaining, some of it irritating. All I cared about was results - and PDC got them, and hopefully MacDonald will carry it on. I have been critisiced for still defending PDC by a lot of people who have suddenly changed their tune since he left. But its people like you who pretty much exist of these forums to try and create a divide within our own supporters that literally do nothing for the club and we are better off without.

Lanky wrote:

southside7 wrote:
To all the moaners, whingers, doubters, KMac is doing the business and is doing it with dignity, decency, calm but still passionate poise, a grown up who doesn't sulk when his pasta gets cold. To the impatient, don't worry Xfactor will be starting again soon I'm sure, so you can get your instant gratification then. For the rest of us, we will be patient, we will toil and fight to survive and maybe even suceed.

Before you get on your high horse and think you are better than the people who liked PDC, just remember who has got us up to this position in the first place.

I'm a fan of MacDonald and pleased with the result last night, as was I a fan of PDC and appreciate just what he has done for us. They actually mentioned on TV last night that our players had brilliant levels of fitness - who instilled that?

As i've said before, I didn't care what PDC or anyone else did outside of the football pitch. Some of it entertaining, some of it irritating. All I cared about was results - and PDC got them, and hopefully MacDonald will carry it on.

I have been critisiced for still defending PDC by a lot of people who have suddenly changed their tune since he left. But its people like you who pretty much exist of these forums to try and create a divide within our own supporters that literally do nothing for the club and we are better off without.

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated. On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what. Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

who am i wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated. On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what. Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

What a load of tosh. How the hell you know pdc wouldn't have a got the same result? He got plenty more like it and that's one of the reasons we are we're we are. He has gone now but we should never forget what he done.

stigger wrote:
On card count according to sky last night, Macca on 7 and Thommo 8!! 10 would lead to a ban. Thommo has been great this season and whilst i also rate Caddis may well (especially as we appear to not have financial clout these days!) be a good idea to cash in on Caddis on his return. We do need a couple of good loanees in if embargo is ever lifted as last night we had 2 on bench with no first team experience. The trick is the right loanees as has been stated their is good dressing room at minute. COYR!

the don69 wrote:

Lanky wrote:

southside7 wrote:
To all the moaners, whingers, doubters, KMac is doing the business and is doing it with dignity, decency, calm but still passionate poise, a grown up who doesn't sulk when his pasta gets cold. To the impatient, don't worry Xfactor will be starting again soon I'm sure, so you can get your instant gratification then. For the rest of us, we will be patient, we will toil and fight to survive and maybe even suceed.

Before you get on your high horse and think you are better than the people who liked PDC, just remember who has got us up to this position in the first place.

I'm a fan of MacDonald and pleased with the result last night, as was I a fan of PDC and appreciate just what he has done for us. They actually mentioned on TV last night that our players had brilliant levels of fitness - who instilled that?

As i've said before, I didn't care what PDC or anyone else did outside of the football pitch. Some of it entertaining, some of it irritating. All I cared about was results - and PDC got them, and hopefully MacDonald will carry it on.

I have been critisiced for still defending PDC by a lot of people who have suddenly changed their tune since he left. But its people like you who pretty much exist of these forums to try and create a divide within our own supporters that literally do nothing for the club and we are better off without.

And don't you forget Lanky!Pdc was allowed a huge budget,huge turnover of players for a lower league side,cost Black a huge amount of his Wonga(until he'd had enough)not saying Paolo was a bad manager,but he was given the tools for the job,soon has the money was stopped,what did he become a Quitter and has I said to Den last night!lost count of how many strikers he brought to our club,but we still ain't got one who's a good finisher,no Paolo still got a hell of a lot to prove has a manager and it'll be interesting how he does in his next job,how about Blackburn!then they'll have his Circus as well has their Clowns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MITTED wrote:

stigger wrote:
On card count according to sky last night, Macca on 7 and Thommo 8!! 10 would lead to a ban. Thommo has been great this season and whilst i also rate Caddis may well (especially as we appear to not have financial clout these days!) be a good idea to cash in on Caddis on his return. We do need a couple of good loanees in if embargo is ever lifted as last night we had 2 on bench with no first team experience. The trick is the right loanees as has been stated their is good dressing room at minute. COYR!

When does the amnesty kick in?

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Important Newsflash:

Swindon Town will later today merge with Blackburn Rovers and will share resources and expertise.

The comment on twitter reads, "We are both ambitious Clubs and can see some real business synergy. We have the Cowboys and they have the Indians so it seems a natural fit"

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avo wrote:
What has KMD brought to the team?
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This is a question asked by a few of our fans recently.
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My opinion so far is that having been in charge of a depleted squad, having no room to manouvre in the loan window, standard of opposition, their form and league standings, along with paddocks for pitches we've had to play on, 7 points from 12 is a good return and not really any worse than any of our challengers for the league. He's achieved all of this amidst the behind the scenes smoke and mirrors, whilst maintaining his dignity in the media.
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Early impressions? I like the bloke, good work KMD, keep it going please.
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Our board however, the jury is out but I still prefer to believe they have the best interests of our club at heart, but they are hardly helping themselves at the moment with their silence amidst the concerns of the fanbase.
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Even if they came out and said they were unable to say anything at present, that would be better than literally saying nothing!!
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Back to last night, cracking team performance. The whole back line were on top form, but Flint and Thompson in particular stood out.
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Midfield 5 worked really well and we limited them to one clear cut chance in the first half.
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As soon as we were showing signs of bossing things in the second, KMD changed it to a more attacking 4-4-2, obviously believing we had he stamina and quality to go on and win it and it was a tactical master stroke. Only 1 team ever going to win that game and on a paddock pitch our superior quality and fitness showed in the end.
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Nice to see Collins net again, what's that? 16 now this season, and not a regular starter either, not bad eh??
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Business end of the season now folks, time to back them all to the hilt.

RED-MERLIN wrote:

the wizard wrote:
Great win last night and of great importance as it keeps us in the mix for an auto place. Well done to Kevin, his staff and the players.

As goes Jed and the lifting of the embargo, seeing is believing, we have heard the 100% twice already, maybe third time lucky ?????? along with many others I'm not so sure. Sorry Jed, we are not convinced, look at our history and you will see why.

well said steve (hope everythings getting better at home) see you in the winners

umpcah wrote:

avo wrote:
What has KMD brought to the team?
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This is a question asked by a few of our fans recently.
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My opinion so far is that having been in charge of a depleted squad, having no room to manouvre in the loan window, standard of opposition, their form and league standings, along with paddocks for pitches we've had to play on, 7 points from 12 is a good return and not really any worse than any of our challengers for the league. He's achieved all of this amidst the behind the scenes smoke and mirrors, whilst maintaining his dignity in the media.
.
Early impressions? I like the bloke, good work KMD, keep it going please.
.
Our board however, the jury is out but I still prefer to believe they have the best interests of our club at heart, but they are hardly helping themselves at the moment with their silence amidst the concerns of the fanbase.
.
Even if they came out and said they were unable to say anything at present, that would be better than literally saying nothing!!
.
Back to last night, cracking team performance. The whole back line were on top form, but Flint and Thompson in particular stood out.
.
Midfield 5 worked really well and we limited them to one clear cut chance in the first half.
.
As soon as we were showing signs of bossing things in the second, KMD changed it to a more attacking 4-4-2, obviously believing we had he stamina and quality to go on and win it and it was a tactical master stroke. Only 1 team ever going to win that game and on a paddock pitch our superior quality and fitness showed in the end.
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Nice to see Collins net again, what's that? 16 now this season, and not a regular starter either, not bad eh??
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Business end of the season now folks, time to back them all to the hilt.

Forgetting statistics for the moment, Collins had a goal scoring opportunity of the sort all strikers should relish but often muff it. He weighed up the scope and hit it perfectly into the right place giving the Yeovil goalie no chance. GREAT STUFF and more to come I reckon.

Kingseleven wrote:

who am i wrote:

Highworth red wrote: Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated. On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what. Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

What a load of tosh. How the hell you know pdc wouldn't have a got the same result? He got plenty more like it and that's one of the reasons we are we're we are. He has gone now but we should never forget what he done.

Or what he did !!! Haha. Chill dude HR is probably referring to the post match conference which most would agree was not PDC finest attribute ! Great result. We need a run of wins now to break from the pack. Well done Town

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

mike1990 wrote:

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Important Newsflash:

Swindon Town will later today merge with Blackburn Rovers and will share resources and expertise.

The comment on twitter reads, "We are both ambitious Clubs and can see some real business synergy. We have the Cowboys and they have the Indians so it seems a natural fit"

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Hahahahaha,post of the day,i must re-tweet that to Jed.

Oi Den! wrote:
Grim, I thought both our goals were gifts to one degree or another. Mad decision by the goalkeeper to concede the penalty, and I think most keepers would have been disappointed to let that second one in, even though it was a great strike. But those goals were just reward for a great second half performance. Great stuff from terrier on MacDonald. There's no doubt in my mind that Di Canio is an excellent coach and motivator. However, I'm also convinced that he's a poor man manager. With MacDonald we might just have struck the right balance. The players certainly still look well motivated and appear to be playing with less fear. IMO part of the reason we played so much hoofball under PDC was that some players were scared to make a mistake on the ball for fear of the immediate hook or the public humiliation afterwards. I miss many of PDC's characteristics. Others I think we are well shot of.

Oi Den! wrote:
Grim, I thought both our goals were gifts to one degree or another. Mad decision by the goalkeeper to concede the penalty, and I think most keepers would have been disappointed to let that second one in, even though it was a great strike. But those goals were just reward for a great second half performance.

Great stuff from terrier on MacDonald. There's no doubt in my mind that Di Canio is an excellent coach and motivator. However, I'm also convinced that he's a poor man manager. With MacDonald we might just have struck the right balance. The players certainly still look well motivated and appear to be playing with less fear. IMO part of the reason we played so much hoofball under PDC was that some players were scared to make a mistake on the ball for fear of the immediate hook or the public humiliation afterwards.

I miss many of PDC's characteristics. Others I think we are well shot of.

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:
Grim, I thought both our goals were gifts to one degree or another. Mad decision by the goalkeeper to concede the penalty, and I think most keepers would have been disappointed to let that second one in, even though it was a great strike. But those goals were just reward for a great second half performance. Great stuff from terrier on MacDonald. There's no doubt in my mind that Di Canio is an excellent coach and motivator. However, I'm also convinced that he's a poor man manager. With MacDonald we might just have struck the right balance. The players certainly still look well motivated and appear to be playing with less fear. IMO part of the reason we played so much hoofball under PDC was that some players were scared to make a mistake on the ball for fear of the immediate hook or the public humiliation afterwards. I miss many of PDC's characteristics. Others I think we are well shot of.

Yes the keeper didn't cover himself with glory on the goals, but the build up play was excellent.

Could never work out why under Paolo we played hoofball from time to time. Some games we played nice stuff, others went long. As it was intermittent it looked like a tactic rather than players being scared, but not a good tactic as Collins and Williams aren't great at holding the ball well, so the ball just came back every time. It's a pointless tactic unless you have a quality forward like Donaldson. Chris Martin was OK at it I suppose although he never scored a goal from open play.

madterrier wrote:
In response to 'what has KMAC done' I can see a few things....

1. He has marshalled a depleted squad pretty well, spreading our resources and getting most players involved.

2. He's shown tactical flexibility, such as going 4-5-1 away from home, shifting Williams around from wide to central, getting wingers to swap sides. Never saw Paolo do these.

3. Got the defence to play the ball out from the back (giving us many heebie jeebies in the process).

4. Given both Rooneys a chance and instilled confidence in players rather than belittling them.

5. Not lost to the Pox three times.

But apart from that - what has KMAC ever done for us???

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

buckobassettboy wrote:
Going to eat humble pie here after my rant on kmac yesterday.Too far away to go to the game but watched the game on tv.He was much more vociferous,out of the dugout and much more Paoloesque than we have seen and wanted the result badly-and did he get it.Tactics-spot on in every department,with Ferry struggling on a crap pitch his substitution was for me the defining moment of the game.They all played very well and the fitness regime that they all benefited under PDC was evident at the end.Glad for all concerned and those that went to the game-it was a must win game in my book,which we more than deserved,setting us up for Notts cty which another win is a must-COYR's

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

mgstfc wrote:

LeGod wrote:
mgstfc - well said i have the same concerns as you as we all should. If the current board had made a statement and explained that there are situations that need to be overcome before the embargo is lifted then we would have all shut up and stopped going on about it. But when they consistently come out and keep saying they are confident it will be lifted tomorrow as they consistently keep doing then it doesnt fill you with any confidence whatsoever.
As supposed businessmen they have to be honest and they cant hide from what the truth is as eventually it will come out and if the news that eventually does come out is not good then everyone will turn on them.

Thanks for your reply LeGod.....

I accept they have stepped in where others feared to tread but they purchased the club for the princely sum of £1.00....in return for this magnificent gesture to Andrew Black he/they sold Matthew Ritchie to fund 'future operating overhead'.....how on earth is that supposed to instil confidence..?
We then find out that further monies had / were still unpaid to other clubs / organisations...The club shop have been 'on stop' with Adidas since before Xmas....so once again I ask 'how on earth is that supposed to instil confidence?'....
We then hear (and see) some of the actions of the board behind the scenes and wonder what / who has now gained the responsibility of running MY club..?
Look, forgive my negativity but surely I can't be the only one who is nervous and anxious..?
I feel there is an uneasy truce between fans and the board...a lot of fans are secretly nervous but just hoping 'it will be alright on the night'....but it is also important for alternative views to be posted, shared and debated.

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Scott, you have constantly been having a go at KMac and the board, yet even when we put in a great preformance like last night you can still not get behind him, I really wonder why you bother to support the Town if you feel so badly about it all.

Prehaps you should go and support Pompey, then you can have something to really moan about.

Is that you Lovesey wrote:
Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive.

Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front...

Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous.

Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing.

Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !!

Good win though and well done lads....

ScottLeitch wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Scott, you have constantly been having a go at KMac and the board, yet even when we put in a great preformance like last night you can still not get behind him, I really wonder why you bother to support the Town if you feel so badly about it all.

Prehaps you should go and support Pompey, then you can have something to really moan about.

haha read back I posted last night on the game thread how pleased I was at the performance and urged KMAC to prove himself!. Stop getting so emotional! what will happen when your beloved KMAC leaves? you'll be heartbroken!!!. Im glad to see you are ecstatic at the prospect of a continuing embargo though and the way that the board have just kept silent with regards to the issue :).

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote:
Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive.

Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front...

Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous.

Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing.

Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !!

Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

Swindonian63 wrote:
I rarely come on this site as I find the negativity of some posters both irritating and depressing. I wonder if some have ever been to a football match.

Even after a clean sheet, 3 points at a promotion rival and 3rd place in the table we still have people who aren't satisfied. To make negative comments about KM's interview is totally crass. He's paid to manage the team not to be a media personality and in my opinion, certainly on the evidence of least night, he's doing a good job of the former.

The sad truth is that some people are only happy when they're criticising others, often from a standpoint of total ignorance. We have a level of motivation and togetherness in the team at the moment that doesn't come along every day. Why not just appreciate it?

For those who want a constructive and positive exchange of views and opinions try:

www.ja606.co.uk

There are only a few posters on there and more would be welcome.

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Scott, you have constantly been having a go at KMac and the board, yet even when we put in a great preformance like last night you can still not get behind him, I really wonder why you bother to support the Town if you feel so badly about it all.

Prehaps you should go and support Pompey, then you can have something to really moan about.

haha read back I posted last night on the game thread how pleased I was at the performance and urged KMAC to prove himself!. Stop getting so emotional! what will happen when your beloved KMAC leaves? you'll be heartbroken!!!. Im glad to see you are ecstatic at the prospect of a continuing embargo though and the way that the board have just kept silent with regards to the issue :).

apologies for missing that historic post last night!!

No-ones ecstatic about the embargo, but I want to club finances to be sorted out and ran as sustainable as possible, unlike the way the previous board and PdC went about their business. If the embargo isn't lifted in time so be it.

As for KMac, I'm prepared to give him well into next season before starting to make any judgement on him, very highly respected among all in the game, and I believe that he could make a great manager, only time will tell, but for now he has my full support, as do the board at the moment.

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote: Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive. Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front... Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous. Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing. Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !! Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

old town robin wrote:
Been told Andy Rowland's pub the Plough in the old town is closing next Tuesday (26th), I have heard second hand of his health problems but for obvious reasons I would not make known the nature of his illness on here.

As he is considered by many of the old un's to be a legend for town, think the adver should give him and his family the fans best wishes for a speedy recovery, after all it's only a 5 minute walk from their office, I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote: Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive. Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front... Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous. Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing. Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !! Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

Some seem to be getting KMac's role as a professional football team manager confused with an attempt to win Britain's Got Talent. Perhaps he could bring out a dog on Saturday and walk it on its hind legs up and down the touchline, then attempt a song when interviewed after the game. Would that be entertaining enough and establish him as a more charismatic manager?

Oi Den! wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Scott, you have constantly been having a go at KMac and the board, yet even when we put in a great preformance like last night you can still not get behind him, I really wonder why you bother to support the Town if you feel so badly about it all.

Prehaps you should go and support Pompey, then you can have something to really moan about.

haha read back I posted last night on the game thread how pleased I was at the performance and urged KMAC to prove himself!. Stop getting so emotional! what will happen when your beloved KMAC leaves? you'll be heartbroken!!!. Im glad to see you are ecstatic at the prospect of a continuing embargo though and the way that the board have just kept silent with regards to the issue :).

apologies for missing that historic post last night!!

No-ones ecstatic about the embargo, but I want to club finances to be sorted out and ran as sustainable as possible, unlike the way the previous board and PdC went about their business. If the embargo isn't lifted in time so be it.

As for KMac, I'm prepared to give him well into next season before starting to make any judgement on him, very highly respected among all in the game, and I believe that he could make a great manager, only time will tell, but for now he has my full support, as do the board at the moment.

DS, I don't think too many fans are that bothered about the club being self-sufficient if the owners are prepared to fund losses in the way that our previous backers did. We probably wouldn't have been able to attract or afford PDC without it, and promotion last season wouldn't have been the formality it was.
Nobody seemed bothered about sustainability while all that was going on. You seem to suggest that McCrory and co are in the process of sorting out the club's finances. If they need sorting out, I hope that is what's happening. But I thought the new owners had been lucky enough to acquire a club that's in a healthy state after the write-off of the loans. It seems more likely that the transfer embargo remains in place because the new regime has not given enough information to the League to satisfy them that the club can meet its obligations.

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote:
Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated.

On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what.

Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Scott, you have constantly been having a go at KMac and the board, yet even when we put in a great preformance like last night you can still not get behind him, I really wonder why you bother to support the Town if you feel so badly about it all.

Prehaps you should go and support Pompey, then you can have something to really moan about.

haha read back I posted last night on the game thread how pleased I was at the performance and urged KMAC to prove himself!. Stop getting so emotional! what will happen when your beloved KMAC leaves? you'll be heartbroken!!!. Im glad to see you are ecstatic at the prospect of a continuing embargo though and the way that the board have just kept silent with regards to the issue :).

apologies for missing that historic post last night!!

No-ones ecstatic about the embargo, but I want to club finances to be sorted out and ran as sustainable as possible, unlike the way the previous board and PdC went about their business. If the embargo isn't lifted in time so be it.

As for KMac, I'm prepared to give him well into next season before starting to make any judgement on him, very highly respected among all in the game, and I believe that he could make a great manager, only time will tell, but for now he has my full support, as do the board at the moment.

the wizard wrote:

old town robin wrote:
Been told Andy Rowland's pub the Plough in the old town is closing next Tuesday (26th), I have heard second hand of his health problems but for obvious reasons I would not make known the nature of his illness on here.

As he is considered by many of the old un's to be a legend for town, think the adver should give him and his family the fans best wishes for a speedy recovery, after all it's only a 5 minute walk from their office, I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Couldn't agree more. Top player and top man, wishing him a speedie recovery.

NewburyRobin wrote:

the wizard wrote:

old town robin wrote:
Been told Andy Rowland's pub the Plough in the old town is closing next Tuesday (26th), I have heard second hand of his health problems but for obvious reasons I would not make known the nature of his illness on here.

As he is considered by many of the old un's to be a legend for town, think the adver should give him and his family the fans best wishes for a speedy recovery, after all it's only a 5 minute walk from their office, I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Couldn't agree more. Top player and top man, wishing him a speedie recovery.

Sorry to hear of Andy Rowlands illness & of The Plough closing.

I spent many happy hours in the back bar with all my mod mates. The scooter boys & girls (known as the In Crowd) were allowed to use the back bar when Roger Smarts Mum & Dad ran it in around 1965/67.

That's where I watched the 1966 world cup final drinking my halves of cider & the girls with their vodka & limes, happy days.

Alas since I moved to Newbury in 1970 after finishing my apprenticeship at Pressed Steel I have never been back, looks like it's too late now.

London Red wrote:
Den - been avoiding these boards over the past few days due to the same posts being put up 200 times a day only to be repeated with the same thing 200 times the next and so on - but your last post caught my eye
.
I think the point you made to David shows where a lot of this misplaced anger is being generated from
.
It is clearly assumed by most that the new board simply picked up the club in tip top shape with everything in perfect order all for just £1
.
I think as time is going on we are now starting to see this is far from what actually happened and I think a lot will be in for a shock about what was actually left behind
.
I don't think the club was sold for £1 - that simply came from a comment Black made months ago that he would list it for £1 if he thought it would generate interest
.
Patey talked about bidding wars and loss minimisation - so I'm certain debt was written off (not all) in exchange for equity purchased - Jed said he sunk his own money in - I doubt he would have said that if he meant it was simply £1
.
I also don't think it was in a healthy state as you imply - don't forget we were told categorically by the previous board were debt free beyond the loans to the directors - yet it transpires we owed money to Norwich and Shrewsbury to name two club the new board have ahad to settle debt with!
.
Jed has clearly said they shouldn't be blamed for the previous boards actions (but are!) of which they are in the process of clearing that mess up and that the situations is a lot more complex than most think it is
.
For example we have had comments like why don't they just pay Shrewsbury the £20k and be done with it - even after the news about the £1.2m insurance fund was public knowledge
.
Jed has also said he will reveal all after it is sorted and that he is confident they are close to that now
.
He has also not said "tomorrow" as most seem to think but said before COB on 28 March to allow loanees to come in
.
Think the least we could do is give them to then to sort whatever the issue(s) is/are out and wait for them to then update us on this/these as stated
.
If they don't get it lifted and reveal all by then then I think serious questions will need to be answered
.
But while negotiations are going on I think it is fair enough they are not revealing all as it could hinder those negotiations

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote: Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive. Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front... Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous. Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing. Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !! Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

Some seem to be getting KMac's role as a professional football team manager confused with an attempt to win Britain's Got Talent.

Perhaps he could bring out a dog on Saturday and walk it on its hind legs up and down the touchline, then attempt a song when interviewed after the game. Would that be entertaining enough and establish him as a more charismatic manager?

umpcah wrote:

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote: Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive. Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front... Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous. Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing. Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !! Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

Some seem to be getting KMac's role as a professional football team manager confused with an attempt to win Britain's Got Talent.

Perhaps he could bring out a dog on Saturday and walk it on its hind legs up and down the touchline, then attempt a song when interviewed after the game. Would that be entertaining enough and establish him as a more charismatic manager?

Yes it probably would !

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Is that you Lovesey wrote: Maybe, just maybe I watched a different game last night, second half yes, we looked better than them, but apart from their strikers they were hardly impressive. Rooneys workrate is poor and I much prefer collins, we kept swapping between rooney and Willo up front... Kmac's interview was like watching the dullest ever episode of the dullest ever TV programme. It was not inspiring was completely bland and offered nothing, in fact I think he looked so uncomfortable it was unreal, he looked very very nervous. Now thats just an oppinion, but Jay (I cant pass to a swindon player) was the poor link in the defence last night, flint, Ward and Nate dog were amazing. Did that game make me think we will go to Donny or Sheff Utd and turn them over absolutely NOT !! Good win though and well done lads....

ItyL, this isn't a pop at you but I just don't understand why so much significance is attached to what the manager says to the media after a game. If MacDonald isn't comfortable with a camera/microphone shoved in front of his face, I couldn't give a monkey's. If he's got the players wanting to play for him and is getting results out of them, what more do we need? So far he has produced two very good results and two rather disappointing ones - but the disappointing ones were against two of the current best sides in the division. 7 points out of 12 - not bad from a group of players who looked a total shambles in the last game before his arrival. Absolutely no complaints from me about this manager. No doubt things will go wrong, possibly because of his mistakes and possibly because of things outside his control. Such is football. But so far I think he's doing a fine job.

Some seem to be getting KMac's role as a professional football team manager confused with an attempt to win Britain's Got Talent.

Perhaps he could bring out a dog on Saturday and walk it on its hind legs up and down the touchline, then attempt a song when interviewed after the game. Would that be entertaining enough and establish him as a more charismatic manager?

stigger wrote:
On card count according to sky last night, Macca on 7 and Thommo 8!! 10 would lead to a ban. Thommo has been great this season and whilst i also rate Caddis may well (especially as we appear to not have financial clout these days!) be a good idea to cash in on Caddis on his return. We do need a couple of good loanees in if embargo is ever lifted as last night we had 2 on bench with no first team experience. The trick is the right loanees as has been stated their is good dressing room at minute. COYR!

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:
Grim, I thought both our goals were gifts to one degree or another. Mad decision by the goalkeeper to concede the penalty, and I think most keepers would have been disappointed to let that second one in, even though it was a great strike. But those goals were just reward for a great second half performance. Great stuff from terrier on MacDonald. There's no doubt in my mind that Di Canio is an excellent coach and motivator. However, I'm also convinced that he's a poor man manager. With MacDonald we might just have struck the right balance. The players certainly still look well motivated and appear to be playing with less fear. IMO part of the reason we played so much hoofball under PDC was that some players were scared to make a mistake on the ball for fear of the immediate hook or the public humiliation afterwards. I miss many of PDC's characteristics. Others I think we are well shot of.

Yes the keeper didn't cover himself with glory on the goals, but the build up play was excellent.

Could never work out why under Paolo we played hoofball from time to time. Some games we played nice stuff, others went long. As it was intermittent it looked like a tactic rather than players being scared, but not a good tactic as Collins and Williams aren't great at holding the ball well, so the ball just came back every time. It's a pointless tactic unless you have a quality forward like Donaldson. Chris Martin was OK at it I suppose although he never scored a goal from open play.

London Red wrote:
Don - that would explain the time taken, the need for silence and the complexity and in the hands of the solicitors comments

the don69 wrote:

London Red wrote:
Den - been avoiding these boards over the past few days due to the same posts being put up 200 times a day only to be repeated with the same thing 200 times the next and so on - but your last post caught my eye
.
I think the point you made to David shows where a lot of this misplaced anger is being generated from
.
It is clearly assumed by most that the new board simply picked up the club in tip top shape with everything in perfect order all for just £1
.
I think as time is going on we are now starting to see this is far from what actually happened and I think a lot will be in for a shock about what was actually left behind
.
I don't think the club was sold for £1 - that simply came from a comment Black made months ago that he would list it for £1 if he thought it would generate interest
.
Patey talked about bidding wars and loss minimisation - so I'm certain debt was written off (not all) in exchange for equity purchased - Jed said he sunk his own money in - I doubt he would have said that if he meant it was simply £1
.
I also don't think it was in a healthy state as you imply - don't forget we were told categorically by the previous board were debt free beyond the loans to the directors - yet it transpires we owed money to Norwich and Shrewsbury to name two club the new board have ahad to settle debt with!
.
Jed has clearly said they shouldn't be blamed for the previous boards actions (but are!) of which they are in the process of clearing that mess up and that the situations is a lot more complex than most think it is
.
For example we have had comments like why don't they just pay Shrewsbury the £20k and be done with it - even after the news about the £1.2m insurance fund was public knowledge
.
Jed has also said he will reveal all after it is sorted and that he is confident they are close to that now
.
He has also not said "tomorrow" as most seem to think but said before COB on 28 March to allow loanees to come in
.
Think the least we could do is give them to then to sort whatever the issue(s) is/are out and wait for them to then update us on this/these as stated
.
If they don't get it lifted and reveal all by then then I think serious questions will need to be answered
.
But while negotiations are going on I think it is fair enough they are not revealing all as it could hinder those negotiations

Very Good Post LR!I've heard they left some Skeletons in the cupboard for Jeds Gang!and it's a legal issue that's holding things up,just hoping it's sorted before the deadline!!!!!!!!!

umpcah wrote:

NewburyRobin wrote:

the wizard wrote:

old town robin wrote:
Been told Andy Rowland's pub the Plough in the old town is closing next Tuesday (26th), I have heard second hand of his health problems but for obvious reasons I would not make known the nature of his illness on here.

As he is considered by many of the old un's to be a legend for town, think the adver should give him and his family the fans best wishes for a speedy recovery, after all it's only a 5 minute walk from their office, I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Couldn't agree more. Top player and top man, wishing him a speedie recovery.

Sorry to hear of Andy Rowlands illness & of The Plough closing.

I spent many happy hours in the back bar with all my mod mates. The scooter boys & girls (known as the In Crowd) were allowed to use the back bar when Roger Smarts Mum & Dad ran it in around 1965/67.

That's where I watched the 1966 world cup final drinking my halves of cider & the girls with their vodka & limes, happy days.

Alas since I moved to Newbury in 1970 after finishing my apprenticeship at Pressed Steel I have never been back, looks like it's too late now.

NEWBURY ROBIN : How about meeting in The Legends on Saturday ?

The Jockster wrote:

Wilesy wrote:

Oi Den! wrote: Grim, I thought both our goals were gifts to one degree or another. Mad decision by the goalkeeper to concede the penalty, and I think most keepers would have been disappointed to let that second one in, even though it was a great strike. But those goals were just reward for a great second half performance. Great stuff from terrier on MacDonald. There's no doubt in my mind that Di Canio is an excellent coach and motivator. However, I'm also convinced that he's a poor man manager. With MacDonald we might just have struck the right balance. The players certainly still look well motivated and appear to be playing with less fear. IMO part of the reason we played so much hoofball under PDC was that some players were scared to make a mistake on the ball for fear of the immediate hook or the public humiliation afterwards. I miss many of PDC's characteristics. Others I think we are well shot of.

Yes the keeper didn't cover himself with glory on the goals, but the build up play was excellent. Could never work out why under Paolo we played hoofball from time to time. Some games we played nice stuff, others went long. As it was intermittent it looked like a tactic rather than players being scared, but not a good tactic as Collins and Williams aren't great at holding the ball well, so the ball just came back every time. It's a pointless tactic unless you have a quality forward like Donaldson. Chris Martin was OK at it I suppose although he never scored a goal from open play.

Wilesy my concern is that the form of our main two strikers remains patchy and Collins didnt even start last night. Willo has 11 and Collins 13 (Avo please note your 16 includes L Cup run) - that's roughly 1 in 3 conversion rate for both and using the same rationale we can expect a maximum of 3 each over the remaining games. Now as I've told LR many times you can make stats say what you want them to say and of course they could both hit the goal trail on the run in but can anyone given our present form(last night we couldn't be faulted for application and effort but until the pen did we really look like scoring?) see the designated strikers getting enough goals to get us up?

London Red wrote:
Don - that would explain the time taken, the need for silence and the complexity and in the hands of the solicitors comments

the don69 wrote:

London Red wrote: Den - been avoiding these boards over the past few days due to the same posts being put up 200 times a day only to be repeated with the same thing 200 times the next and so on - but your last post caught my eye . I think the point you made to David shows where a lot of this misplaced anger is being generated from . It is clearly assumed by most that the new board simply picked up the club in tip top shape with everything in perfect order all for just £1 . I think as time is going on we are now starting to see this is far from what actually happened and I think a lot will be in for a shock about what was actually left behind . I don't think the club was sold for £1 - that simply came from a comment Black made months ago that he would list it for £1 if he thought it would generate interest . Patey talked about bidding wars and loss minimisation - so I'm certain debt was written off (not all) in exchange for equity purchased - Jed said he sunk his own money in - I doubt he would have said that if he meant it was simply £1 . I also don't think it was in a healthy state as you imply - don't forget we were told categorically by the previous board were debt free beyond the loans to the directors - yet it transpires we owed money to Norwich and Shrewsbury to name two club the new board have ahad to settle debt with! . Jed has clearly said they shouldn't be blamed for the previous boards actions (but are!) of which they are in the process of clearing that mess up and that the situations is a lot more complex than most think it is . For example we have had comments like why don't they just pay Shrewsbury the £20k and be done with it - even after the news about the £1.2m insurance fund was public knowledge . Jed has also said he will reveal all after it is sorted and that he is confident they are close to that now . He has also not said "tomorrow" as most seem to think but said before COB on 28 March to allow loanees to come in . Think the least we could do is give them to then to sort whatever the issue(s) is/are out and wait for them to then update us on this/these as stated . If they don't get it lifted and reveal all by then then I think serious questions will need to be answered . But while negotiations are going on I think it is fair enough they are not revealing all as it could hinder those negotiations

Very Good Post LR!I've heard they left some Skeletons in the cupboard for Jeds Gang!and it's a legal issue that's holding things up,just hoping it's sorted before the deadline!!!!!!!!!

London Red wrote:
Jock - if we keep clean sheets then yes they will score enough to get us up as we could only need one a game
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Bury and Colchester for example games one by a single Collins goal
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Collins is now only 4 away from the magic 20 - personally can't see how people can complain at that!
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Collins is a fantastic impact sub (who will get better) its just a shame Benson couldn't step up to the level needed and Martin didn't come good - to fill the main striker role to allow him to develop nicely away from the spotlight so much
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Williams I've never said was a goal scorer always a winger - he might get 15 which is good as a 2nd striker - as above though we needed a main striker to go with him
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That's the main issue with PdC - he never landed a proper out and out striker who was at the right age

The Jockster wrote:
Ok lads Truce ! It is all ifs but and maybes lets just hope it all pans out in our favour but oh my how I wish we had a super Sammy or a Charlie!

The Jockster wrote:

London Red wrote: Jock - if we keep clean sheets then yes they will score enough to get us up as we could only need one a game . Bury and Colchester for example games one by a single Collins goal . Collins is now only 4 away from the magic 20 - personally can't see how people can complain at that! . Collins is a fantastic impact sub (who will get better) its just a shame Benson couldn't step up to the level needed and Martin didn't come good - to fill the main striker role to allow him to develop nicely away from the spotlight so much . Williams I've never said was a goal scorer always a winger - he might get 15 which is good as a 2nd striker - as above though we needed a main striker to go with him . That's the main issue with PdC - he never landed a proper out and out striker who was at the right age

LR - hate to labour a point but Collins needs 7 to hit the 20 mark not 4 - he's only got 16 when you add in the cup goals! Hence my reservations that his and Willo's goals alone will get us up and after the deluge of goals against lately can we rely on clean sheets- we could easily have conceded a couple of times last night if their guys had their boots on which fortunately they didn't but can we rely on that against Donny & blades? Don't think so IMO.

London Red wrote:
Den - been avoiding these boards over the past few days due to the same posts being put up 200 times a day only to be repeated with the same thing 200 times the next and so on - but your last post caught my eye . I think the point you made to David shows where a lot of this misplaced anger is being generated from . It is clearly assumed by most that the new board simply picked up the club in tip top shape with everything in perfect order all for just £1 . I think as time is going on we are now starting to see this is far from what actually happened and I think a lot will be in for a shock about what was actually left behind . I don't think the club was sold for £1 - that simply came from a comment Black made months ago that he would list it for £1 if he thought it would generate interest . Patey talked about bidding wars and loss minimisation - so I'm certain debt was written off (not all) in exchange for equity purchased - Jed said he sunk his own money in - I doubt he would have said that if he meant it was simply £1 . I also don't think it was in a healthy state as you imply - don't forget we were told categorically by the previous board were debt free beyond the loans to the directors - yet it transpires we owed money to Norwich and Shrewsbury to name two club the new board have ahad to settle debt with! . Jed has clearly said they shouldn't be blamed for the previous boards actions (but are!) of which they are in the process of clearing that mess up and that the situations is a lot more complex than most think it is . For example we have had comments like why don't they just pay Shrewsbury the £20k and be done with it - even after the news about the £1.2m insurance fund was public knowledge . Jed has also said he will reveal all after it is sorted and that he is confident they are close to that now . He has also not said "tomorrow" as most seem to think but said before COB on 28 March to allow loanees to come in . Think the least we could do is give them to then to sort whatever the issue(s) is/are out and wait for them to then update us on this/these as stated . If they don't get it lifted and reveal all by then then I think serious questions will need to be answered . But while negotiations are going on I think it is fair enough they are not revealing all as it could hinder those negotiations

Chish and Fips wrote:
" I also believe a well known high street chain or store was also bought for a similar amount in the past but cannot remember ~"

Answer = Poundland

Oxon-Red wrote:

The Jockster wrote:

London Red wrote: Jock - if we keep clean sheets then yes they will score enough to get us up as we could only need one a game . Bury and Colchester for example games one by a single Collins goal . Collins is now only 4 away from the magic 20 - personally can't see how people can complain at that! . Collins is a fantastic impact sub (who will get better) its just a shame Benson couldn't step up to the level needed and Martin didn't come good - to fill the main striker role to allow him to develop nicely away from the spotlight so much . Williams I've never said was a goal scorer always a winger - he might get 15 which is good as a 2nd striker - as above though we needed a main striker to go with him . That's the main issue with PdC - he never landed a proper out and out striker who was at the right age

LR - hate to labour a point but Collins needs 7 to hit the 20 mark not 4 - he's only got 16 when you add in the cup goals! Hence my reservations that his and Willo's goals alone will get us up and after the deluge of goals against lately can we rely on clean sheets- we could easily have conceded a couple of times last night if their guys had their boots on which fortunately they didn't but can we rely on that against Donny & blades? Don't think so IMO.

Jockster,

I would add to the debate that it is only relatively recently that cup goals have not been included in a striker's tally.

I remember Mayes and Rowland scoring a lot of goals for us but, I believe, quite a few would have come in the magnificent cup run we had that season.

You are of course correct that he only has 13 but I think we should consider how many players have more than that.

Five is the answer so when considering the league as a whole he is 6th best.

I thought he made a big impact last night and, for a change, actually had a couple of chances. The first brought a decent save from the keeper and the second he scored.

I have said all season that what has been lacking is the service into the box, too many to the far post and not enough variety. He showed what he is capable of when provided with opportunities against Stoke and Portsmouth. He has missed chances but every striker on the planet does that.

It would be nice to see him reach 20 league goals for the season, which I think he is capable of with the right service, because that would probably sees us promoted.

Always nice to have a prolific scorer in your side but you can become too reliant on him, Yeovil last night were a good example So in a way we have been lucky that goals have come from many sources this season.

COYMR

ScottLeitch wrote:

Highworth red wrote: Yesterday, 'scott leitch' stated. On what grounds is KMAC a great appointment?... easily pleased or what. Well Scott, last nights performance was superb. Kevin Mac is quietly spoken to the media, but was most definately animated and vocal on the side lines. We would NOT have got this performance out of that Italian git.

haha a backstabber who comes out after PDC has left. Good one pal ;), would never turn my back on you, not for a moment!!!.

Chish and Fips wrote:
" I also believe a well known high street chain or store was also bought for a similar amount in the past but cannot remember ~" Answer = Poundland

stfc2011 wrote:
Firstly i havent commented on PDC or K Mac yet but i will now. For me I will always respect what Di Canio did for us while he was here, I dont care how much money he had he still got us a promotion to L1 and got us to a final at Wembley in JPT. And over the 2 years we have had a good Fa Cup run and a good League cup run. Also Di canio and his staff left us top of league one for a tad bit. For me we always knew deep down it would end in tearS, Di canio is passionate and is very hard working no doubt, but he also did wrong and really has to learn about what he says and his temperment as bigger clubs and chairmans will not stand for his petuclant behaviour and threats, Trust me after this saga a lot of chairmans will be scared to take him on, I think deep down are old board wanted him gone but he was delivering succes for us which isnt something we are use to.

When he left yes i was upset as i thought he would be loyal to us fans who showed much loyalty and support to him and thought he could actually see the season out and go with dignity at the end of the season. There are so many other Managers and clubs that have it tougher and Di canio resigned soon as he had a challange basically.

For me i think sod PDC he is no longer here, The new owners are hard to judge at the moment and i really hope they are here for the long term and will put money into this club, and i really hope the rumours i hear about them not wanting promotion is rubbish. We must make more money if we play championship football. and its our best chance to go up.

As for Kevin Macdonald, give him a chance he has good experience with Aston villa and a lot of Villa fans wanted him as Manager before Lambert was appointed. He also has good experience with youth players which also will help us, PDC didnt care about youth players and i believe they are the future of STFC so they need to be involved in some matches and train with 1st team at times to get use to it, K mAC WILL do that. I think there is a real team spirit now that Luke Rooney and others are back in the fold. For me what pdc did to players was pathetic keeping them in the cold the players are human and will make mistakes and be unhappy at times we all do that all of us.

Kevin Macdonald seems pretty quiet but thats good he works hard with the players. Walks staraight down tunnel at end of game gives a straight and collective interview after the game and is positive with his comments and gets on with it, you dont hear him moaning and making threats because of what we are in.

Like any other fan i have concerns about new owners as nothing is being said, I have concerns we are under embargo and cant sign any loan players that may help us with the promotion push and our squad must be tired and a few niggles with players.

What we all need to do is carry on supporting our team of players, Support the Manager and give him a fair chance in the job, And hopefully the owners will do the right things by us. And in 8 games time hopefully we will be celebrating a 2nd promotion.

BE POSIITVE NOT NEGATIVE AND GET BEHIND OUR TEAM, WE ARE SWINDON TOWN FC. INSTEAD OF ARGUING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BEING NEGATIVE. BE POSITIVE AND LETS ALL SUPPORT THE TEAM WE LOVE.

COYR COYR COYR

the don69 wrote:

The Jockster wrote:
Ok lads Truce ! It is all ifs but and maybes lets just hope it all pans out in our favour but oh my how I wish we had a super Sammy or a Charlie!

If we'd have had a Super Sammy or that Goal Machine Charlie,we'd already be looking forward to Championship Football Jockster!but hey lets look on the bright side,we got Wilma&Joan our deadly duo,feared by all defences in Div1 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!