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SWINDON TOWN: Di Canio targets title and welcomes touchline ban
6:30am Wednesday 15th February 2012 in Sport By Gary Rose
BREAKTHROUGH: Luke Rooney celebrates his opening goal against Crawley
PAOLO Di Canio has his sights set on claiming top spot in League Two after Swindon swept aside another promotion rival last night as they eased to a 3-0 win over Crawley.
The game was Town’s second six pointer in as many league fixtures after they had demolished Southend 4-1 two weeks ago, and a win for either side last night would provide a massive boost to their respective promotion aspirations.
However, it was Swindon who were to maintain their impressive home form as goals from Luke Rooney, Billy Bodin and Paul Benson sealed what was an ultimately comfortable win.
Town are now just one point behind the leading trio in League Two but have two games in hand over all of them, and Di Canio is now focused on moving into pole position as soon as possible.
“The best team won again,” he said. “We have more discipline and we have more options when we play.
“Now we are nearly at the top. In my opinion we are the best team in this league and we have shown something different to the other teams. In almost every game, we have dominated the opponents.”
Di Canio had to watch on from the stands as he served the first of his two-match ban, but he maintained his 100 per cent win record from watching games in that position.
“All the team made me happy, but I also want to thank the Football Association because they gave me the opportunity to watch the game from the stands,” he added.
“I didn’t have to do homework. Normally when I stay in the dugout I have to watch the game afterwards to have a more clear picture so once again I want to thank the FA. If they want to ban me for the rest of the season they can do that.
“I give them permission to ban me if they want to because my team know what they are doing, so it is fine.”
Crawley boss Steve Evans, who was jeered by Town fans each time he expressed dissatisfaction with a decision that went against his side, took a dim view of Di Canio’s comments.
“I wonder what the FA would say to me if I said that I did not care if I was going to be sent to the stands,” he said. “But I can’t say anymore than that now, it is not good.”
Comments(92)
Swindon1984
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6:55am Wed 15 Feb 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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7:05am Wed 15 Feb 12
To not to have conceded a home league goal in your career is sensational. Long may it continue.
Back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend.
Chish and Fips
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7:05am Wed 15 Feb 12
Ian13
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7:15am Wed 15 Feb 12
The assistant coach is quite capable to relay instructions onto the pitch.
red white
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7:16am Wed 15 Feb 12
But prefer it if you were on the touchline,don't bait the FA anymore,you know how stupid they can be.
Well done the lads.
stfcknowitall
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7:24am Wed 15 Feb 12
Lazaat
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7:24am Wed 15 Feb 12
TenerifeRed
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7:47am Wed 15 Feb 12
Is that you Lovesey
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7:48am Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed
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8:08am Wed 15 Feb 12
Well done yet again to the boys and King Paolo! Another successful demolition of a team that are up there in the promotion race with us! And as for Mr.Bodin's contract running out end of season...I think I speak for everyone here when I sing....
"Paolo...sign him up....Paolo Paolo sign him up!!"
umpcah
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8:11am Wed 15 Feb 12
TenerifeRed wrote:Leaving aside sense of humour, I`ve watched matches from a sideline bench and I have no doubt that more DETAILS are visible from a decent position in a sidestand. I would rather pay £25 for a good seat in a sidestand than £10 to sit on a bench ! Others could have different preferences of course.
Of course he doesn't want to watch from the stand, it's all said tongue in cheek. Where's everyone's sense of humour this morning?
dreamofacleansheet2
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8:15am Wed 15 Feb 12
Chish and Fips
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8:17am Wed 15 Feb 12
TenerifeRed wrote:Remember, it is not us lacking a sense of humour .... but those buffoons in the FA certainly lack this and other qualities.
Of course he doesn't want to watch from the stand, it's all said tongue in cheek. Where's everyone's sense of humour this morning?
BillyLucas4me
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8:18am Wed 15 Feb 12
He is best ignored.
GL5 Arkells Stand
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8:23am Wed 15 Feb 12
A small man??? Are you kidding me? I was in The Arkells and the lump of lard was blocking out the floodlights!
ChrisWantageRed
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8:32am Wed 15 Feb 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:hehe...just seemed appropriate somehow...
Fray Bentos Goblin. Pure comedy gold Wantage Red. I was smiling before but now I shall go about my business grinning at your superlative description of the bafoon!
Anyone else also notice his striking resemblence to Baron Greenback (the massive evil toad from the Dangermouse cartoon)?
wiltshirewarrior
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8:36am Wed 15 Feb 12
TenerifeRed wrote:Well said Tenerife!
Of course he doesn't want to watch from the stand, it's all said tongue in cheek. Where's everyone's sense of humour this morning?
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And well said Paolo - @uck them all I say! What a trooper - and another fine, fine win. Well done lads!
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You Redzzz!!
SAPFanSTFC
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8:59am Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed wrote:That's it..THAT's THE ONE!!
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Fray Bentos Goblin. Pure comedy gold Wantage Red. I was smiling before but now I shall go about my business grinning at your superlative description of the bafoon!hehe...just seemed appropriate somehow... Anyone else also notice his striking resemblence to Baron Greenback (the massive evil toad from the Dangermouse cartoon)?
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I was trying to think of who he reminded me of all night and it is a cross between Baron Greenback and the exploding fat man in Monty Python
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QUESTION ALL please:
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What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it.
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Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking!
Sharkyharper
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8:59am Wed 15 Feb 12
COYR!!!!!
Rhs Boydy
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9:03am Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed wrote:Hahahahaha!! That's brilliant. Best post of the day officially won and it's only just gone 9
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Fray Bentos Goblin. Pure comedy gold Wantage Red. I was smiling before but now I shall go about my business grinning at your superlative description of the bafoon!hehe...just seemed appropriate somehow... Anyone else also notice his striking resemblence to Baron Greenback (the massive evil toad from the Dangermouse cartoon)?
Redhouse Red
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9:18am Wed 15 Feb 12
Well done paulo, mr Evans - sour grapes never taste nice. Grow up!
the don69
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9:21am Wed 15 Feb 12
Redhouse Red
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9:54am Wed 15 Feb 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:glad all over - by dave Clark 5.
ChrisWantageRed wrote:That's it..THAT's THE ONE!!
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Fray Bentos Goblin. Pure comedy gold Wantage Red. I was smiling before but now I shall go about my business grinning at your superlative description of the bafoon!hehe...just seemed appropriate somehow... Anyone else also notice his striking resemblence to Baron Greenback (the massive evil toad from the Dangermouse cartoon)?
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I was trying to think of who he reminded me of all night and it is a cross between Baron Greenback and the exploding fat man in Monty Python
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QUESTION ALL please:
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What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it.
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Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking!
Only problem is its a bleeding palace song, and I hate palace!!!!
CBCred
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9:57am Wed 15 Feb 12
Lazaat wrote:I totally agree with this, Lazaat. Mr Wray ought to have a quiet word now. I don't want Paulo to lose his passion but the FA are not known for fairness or common sense and seem to want to knock the characters in football, whereas we need characters to make football more entertaining. Lets concentrate now on totally dominating this league and aim for the championship asap.
All us Town fans love DC but I think Jeremy Wray should have a discreet word with DC, there is a time to say something and a time to keep quiet? I think the Fools from the FA will look for any excuse to punish both Swindon and DC in particular, he is definitely a marked 'man' and they will now look to other ways to punish him, and any excuse to do so will probably be seized upon! I don't really know what that malicious fat creature is alluding to but no doubt he will try he best to give the FA the excuse they are looking for? All the sweet talking crap from him before the game was just his attempt at mind games! If you read this Jeremy please ask DC to not give those fools from the FA any excuse to punish us and him, DC should rise above it all and concentrate 100% on Swindon winning the title and winning at Wembley.
ChrisWantageRed
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9:58am Wed 15 Feb 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:and just a hint of Eric Cartman! lol
ChrisWantageRed wrote:That's it..THAT's THE ONE!! -- I was trying to think of who he reminded me of all night and it is a cross between Baron Greenback and the exploding fat man in Monty Python -- QUESTION ALL please: .. What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it. -- Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking!dreamofacleansheet2 wrote: Fray Bentos Goblin. Pure comedy gold Wantage Red. I was smiling before but now I shall go about my business grinning at your superlative description of the bafoon!hehe...just seemed appropriate somehow... Anyone else also notice his striking resemblence to Baron Greenback (the massive evil toad from the Dangermouse cartoon)?
mallorca
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10:16am Wed 15 Feb 12
Last night just showed how much the Town have become a force to be reckoned with.
3 goals clean sheet and again a double over one of the teams heading for auto promotion.
As for Billy Bodin wow what an excellent prospect,in all it was a team effort and must not be clouded by Fatty Evan's antics.Sooner or later he will get his reward.Did hear the Crawley Board are not to happy either.
When you look back to the first several games there were many who doubted Pdc, I was one and at the time said we needed an experienced manager at lower leauge level. How wrong was i like a few other posters.
So here we are 1 point adrift from top spot and up coming fixtures look favourable for the Town, so I do wish them well and what a gate last night, can see it creeping up more.
Well done Town
ghanimah
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10:19am Wed 15 Feb 12
Get over it fat boy - you lost
dan198stfc
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10:50am Wed 15 Feb 12
Lazaat
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11:30am Wed 15 Feb 12
"Manager Steve Evans felt Crawley's performance in the 3-0 defeat at promotion rivals Swindon was their worst for 18 months.
Swindon moved above the Red Devils into fourth spot and the hosts might have scored more goals near the end as reserve goalkeeper Michel Kuipers saved from Matt Ritchie.
"We were second best and were well beaten. This was the worst we have played in 18 months," said Evans. "We were never on the front foot and that is most unlike us.
"There were other factors, not least the way Swindon's players crowded the referee at every decision.
"In fairness Swindon have got a good side, good players and a good manager. They also worked their system very well.
"Overall I can have no complaints about the result, only with the way we played."
Seems he was complaining about our players and not the referee???
Blazing Riff
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11:30am Wed 15 Feb 12
the wizard
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11:44am Wed 15 Feb 12
Just spoke to a mate who is an OU supporter and he was saying how they are NOT looking forwards to our visit.
Kerrouche, he says, laid on the winner for them last night and looked useful, but they were keeping tabs on our score all through their game, and then looked at Mehdi and are saying, he is good, so what have we got now which is better ? We have no fear of them now and they know it. Last nights score has them worried, very worried indeed.
Hopefully last night will be the undoing of Crawley, lets hope other teams were having them watched here and can see how to undo them, seeing them remain here in L2 would be very sweet indeed and even sweeter seeing Evans having to endure another season where he belongs, trapped in the basement.
billbst
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11:45am Wed 15 Feb 12
CBCred wrote:Also agree. Doubt that FA will react to PDC's comments now but if (lets face it when) Paolo does step over the mark with an official they will remember it then. Rubbing it in with Evans is of course acceptable if not essential.
Lazaat wrote:I totally agree with this, Lazaat. Mr Wray ought to have a quiet word now. I don't want Paulo to lose his passion but the FA are not known for fairness or common sense and seem to want to knock the characters in football, whereas we need characters to make football more entertaining. Lets concentrate now on totally dominating this league and aim for the championship asap.
All us Town fans love DC but I think Jeremy Wray should have a discreet word with DC, there is a time to say something and a time to keep quiet? I think the Fools from the FA will look for any excuse to punish both Swindon and DC in particular, he is definitely a marked 'man' and they will now look to other ways to punish him, and any excuse to do so will probably be seized upon! I don't really know what that malicious fat creature is alluding to but no doubt he will try he best to give the FA the excuse they are looking for? All the sweet talking crap from him before the game was just his attempt at mind games! If you read this Jeremy please ask DC to not give those fools from the FA any excuse to punish us and him, DC should rise above it all and concentrate 100% on Swindon winning the title and winning at Wembley.
redjet
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11:52am Wed 15 Feb 12
"I am writing in disgust at the recent decision to give Poalo DiCanio a 2 match ban. Please explain to me what he has allegedly done to warrant this. I was at the game and saw nothing to warrant him being sent off during the game. Then you follow up this injustice with a 2 match ban, astonishing! Please also explain why other managers repeatedly do things far worse than gesticulate their passion and have no action taken against them. The likes of Ferguson, Wenger Dalgleish all seem to be able to do as they please, is it that the FA is just too scared to upset the big boys or even worse they don’t want to upset them because they make so much money from them. It’s about time the FA stood for the reasons they are in existence, to promote the good in football, fairly, passionately and above all honestly. Unfortunately instead of this the FA seems to be heading towards disgraceful absurdity that is FIFA. I would appreciate a balanced, honest reply to my questions.
Wilesy
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11:57am Wed 15 Feb 12
The chants at Evans at at the ground yesterday (and at the away game) while amusing were not pleasant or child-friendly, and if I was a football fan in the Crawley area I wouldn't take my kids to watch Crawley where the manager is getting dogs abuse, sworn at presumably week in week out.
Contrast that with Paolo, who's enthusiastic, and gets abuse from opposition fans, but in a different way. The only real time he seriously overstepped the mark for me was when celebrating in front of the Oxford fans when Ritchie scored. Yes the David Pleat style scuttle across the ground at Northampton was naughty but not malicious.
I think deep down 99% of fans in League 2 would like Paolo as their manager, and probably the same number would not like Evans as their manager.
Anyway if I was the Crawley board I know what I would do and he would be out the door. Success or not you cannot set such a bad example.
dave bamber`s caravan
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12:00pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Jeeees we must be doing alright!!
In Paolo we trust.
avo
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12:21pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Chish and Fips wrote:Good point. I think his comments are childish and totally unecessary and I hope they get overlooked.
Careful of what you wish for PDC, we all know what those clowns at the FA in their ivory towers are (in)capable of.
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Paulo-the only thing you need to prove to anyone, is what you are already someway to achieving in your first attempt at football management, the rest of the nonsense, rise above it!
avo
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12:28pm Wed 15 Feb 12
dave bamber`s caravan wrote:From someone that does not sit in the arkells, I have to say that on numerous occasions this season the arkells stand have been clearly heard in full voice! Well done to them. Of course, it helps when you have something to sing about, and that has been in plentiful supply this season. It's when times are not so great that our support disappoints me.
Did my ears deceive me? or was the Arkells stand singing last night!!?? Jeeees we must be doing alright!! In Paolo we trust.
GL5 Arkells Stand
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12:29pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Let’s be honest here – Crawley are a very decent team at this level and it was easy to see how they could dominate, intimidate and bully teams who were not right up for the fight – thankfully for us, all of our boys very much WERE up for it and eventually, class shone through.
However – Important point to be made here: In that first 30 minutes when we were up against it and Evans was up to his usual tricks, the crowd played an absolutely MASSIVE part in turning things around. On the pitch, the lads showed Evans they weren’t going to stand for his cr4p and just as importantly, the fans in every stand got into it and made it a right bearpit of an atmosphere. It was brilliant – and it seemed obvious to me that Evans and his players were adversely affected by it, just as our players loved it.
That is the kind of atmosphere we need to generate every week to help the lads and now that we’ve shown that we can do it, let’s make sure it’s the norm rather than the exception.
avo
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12:38pm Wed 15 Feb 12
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"However – Important point to be made here: In that first 30 minutes when we were up against it and Evans was up to his usual tricks, the crowd played an absolutely MASSIVE part in turning things around. On the pitch, the lads showed Evans they weren’t going to stand for his cr4p and just as importantly, the fans in every stand got into it and made it a right bearpit of an atmosphere. It was brilliant – and it seemed obvious to me that Evans and his players were adversely affected by it, just as our players loved it.
That is the kind of atmosphere we need to generate every week to help the lads and now that we’ve shown that we can do it, let’s make sure it’s the norm rather than the exception.”
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Spot on post, I sometimes wonder what it takes, other than a great league position and good football to create this, but more importantly why it never seems to sink in among the fanbase that in times of adversity, either in a singular period in any given match, or over an extended period of games in a not too successful season, that this intensity and vocal support from the fans is of paramount importance.
the wizard
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12:52pm Wed 15 Feb 12
While I totally agree with you, I think you will find Evans probably doesn't stand for it but bends over. LOL.
Another view
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12:54pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Swindon1984
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1:19pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Ian13 wrote:Was thinking the same thing this morning, maybe Paolo can actually benefit from the touchline ban - not get over emotional and stay clear of the FA nitwits. The team are mature enough now that they will go out and play the tactics they're given - I don't see the ban making too much difference, apart from PDC being great fun to watch!
PDC gets a better view of the match from the stands. It works in rugby so why not stick with it a while longer. The assistant coach is quite capable to relay instructions onto the pitch.
the wizard
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1:20pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Another view wrote:I think that is the case hence my comment to that effect.
Not too sure...but I've got just a sneaking suspicion that maybe, just maybe one or two Swindon fans aren't entirely in love with Mr Fat Face from Crawley - or maybe it's just me, but I did hear one or two whispers last night : )
dave bamber`s caravan
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1:42pm Wed 15 Feb 12
didnt see that one coming.
Malkym
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1:52pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Lazaat wrote:Laz - 3rd place will do for me and I couldn't give a stuff about Wembley - can't understand such euphoria about it - win or lose we'll still be in L2 and all those who are getting orgasmic about it wouldn't be too chuffed if one or more of the boys got seriously injured and missed the promotion run in, thereby denting our chances methinks.
All us Town fans love DC but I think Jeremy Wray should have a discreet word with DC, there is a time to say something and a time to keep quiet? I think the Fools from the FA will look for any excuse to punish both Swindon and DC in particular, he is definitely a marked 'man' and they will now look to other ways to punish him, and any excuse to do so will probably be seized upon! I don't really know what that malicious fat creature is alluding to but no doubt he will try he best to give the FA the excuse they are looking for? All the sweet talking crap from him before the game was just his attempt at mind games! If you read this Jeremy please ask DC to not give those fools from the FA any excuse to punish us and him, DC should rise above it all and concentrate 100% on Swindon winning the title and winning at Wembley.
Malkym
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2:05pm Wed 15 Feb 12
avo wrote:Avo - its not rocket science - its much easier for fans to get behind the team when things are going well and there is a united front to want to overcome all the nausous spoiling tactics of a team such as Crawley - its much harder to be enthusiastic when performances such as those under Wilson & Hart at the latter end of the season are so dire. Admittedly that is ultimately when the fans need to be most vocal but it never happens - primarily because the diappointment performance level overcomes any attempt to raise spirits. That was evident last night - I know there were only 300 Crawley voices but at 3-0 they didn't make a squeak which to use your analogy is the time when they should have been heard most.
dave bamber`s caravan wrote: Did my ears deceive me? or was the Arkells stand singing last night!!?? Jeeees we must be doing alright!! In Paolo we trust.From someone that does not sit in the arkells, I have to say that on numerous occasions this season the arkells stand have been clearly heard in full voice! Well done to them. Of course, it helps when you have something to sing about, and that has been in plentiful supply this season. It's when times are not so great that our support disappoints me.
Malkym
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2:11pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Blazing Riff wrote:Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."
jillyh
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2:14pm Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed
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2:25pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Wilesy
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2:44pm Wed 15 Feb 12
dave bamber`s caravan wrote:Unbelievable. 4th place in League 1 and just 3 defeats in 55 games. I'm sure the LMA will get involved though.
Off the subject..... Lee Clarke been sacked by uddersfield!!!
didnt see that one coming.
jillyh
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2:46pm Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed wrote:FA
Where does one send such a letter to Jillyh?
Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ and e-mail copy to
marie@swindontownfc.
co.uk
ChrisWantageRed
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2:50pm Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed
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2:52pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Wilesy wrote:That is shocking! Hope you're right and the LMA get stuck in here!
dave bamber`s caravan wrote: Off the subject..... Lee Clarke been sacked by uddersfield!!! didnt see that one coming.Unbelievable. 4th place in League 1 and just 3 defeats in 55 games. I'm sure the LMA will get involved though.
avo
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2:56pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Malkym wrote:LOL fair enough, as you say it's not rocket science, but all the more important. However at 3-0 down, it's kind of a lost cause!! There's just a slight difference in that than in the point I was trying to make Malky.
avo wrote:Avo - its not rocket science - its much easier for fans to get behind the team when things are going well and there is a united front to want to overcome all the nausous spoiling tactics of a team such as Crawley - its much harder to be enthusiastic when performances such as those under Wilson & Hart at the latter end of the season are so dire. Admittedly that is ultimately when the fans need to be most vocal but it never happens - primarily because the diappointment performance level overcomes any attempt to raise spirits. That was evident last night - I know there were only 300 Crawley voices but at 3-0 they didn't make a squeak which to use your analogy is the time when they should have been heard most.dave bamber`s caravan wrote: Did my ears deceive me? or was the Arkells stand singing last night!!?? Jeeees we must be doing alright!! In Paolo we trust.From someone that does not sit in the arkells, I have to say that on numerous occasions this season the arkells stand have been clearly heard in full voice! Well done to them. Of course, it helps when you have something to sing about, and that has been in plentiful supply this season. It's when times are not so great that our support disappoints me.
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Funnily enough, if/when we find ourselves 3-0 or worse away from home, you can usually still here our support. Away support has and it seems always will be top notch.
Stfcsteve
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3:20pm Wed 15 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed wrote:makes me twitchy when a manager from higher up gets sacked! Thats why i keep willing West Ham to do well lol!!!
Wilesy wrote:That is shocking! Hope you're right and the LMA get stuck in here!
dave bamber`s caravan wrote: Off the subject..... Lee Clarke been sacked by uddersfield!!! didnt see that one coming.Unbelievable. 4th place in League 1 and just 3 defeats in 55 games. I'm sure the LMA will get involved though.
jillyh
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3:47pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Stfcsteve wrote:With you there Stfcsteve - as soon as it was mooted that Sam Allardyce could be in the frame for the England job it made me twitchy too.
ChrisWantageRed wrote:makes me twitchy when a manager from higher up gets sacked! Thats why i keep willing West Ham to do well lol!!!Wilesy wrote:That is shocking! Hope you're right and the LMA get stuck in here!dave bamber`s caravan wrote: Off the subject..... Lee Clarke been sacked by uddersfield!!! didnt see that one coming.Unbelievable. 4th place in League 1 and just 3 defeats in 55 games. I'm sure the LMA will get involved though.
Last step
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4:22pm Wed 15 Feb 12
QUESTION ALL please:
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What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it.
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Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking!
Redhouse Red says...
glad all over - by dave Clark 5.
Only problem is its a bleeding palace song, and I hate palace!!!!
I'm sorry but it doesn't really matter what the song is, who it is by and which other clubs play it. We simply don't need it. This isn't American Football or Ice Hockey.
I can understand it being introduced when the atmosphere at games left somethign to be desired (although I still wouldn't actually want goal music at my club), but now we are in fine voice and performing excellently on the pitch, can we get rid of it, please?
the wizard
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4:30pm Wed 15 Feb 12
What a long way we have come since then, we have said YES to unity, team order, fitness, endeavour, skill, try-try-try again and NEVER give up, A whole new world compared to the boozy-bars-stewards who ran this club into the ground last season . Thank God for Wray, Watkins and PDC.
burley01rs
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4:32pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Did you see the other attendances last night.
old town robin
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4:40pm Wed 15 Feb 12
I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.
old town robin
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4:40pm Wed 15 Feb 12
I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.
Chish and Fips
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4:59pm Wed 15 Feb 12
old town robin wrote:Yep - I'm all for it too OTR - takes me back a bit too.
Not sure what generation you are last Step, but think you might be in a minority with not wanting "glad all over" played after a goal for us is scored. The song was a big part of my informative years and everyone had to have the Dr Kildare shirts Dave Clarke group had us all wearing and we all thought we were cool!
I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.
Didn't they ban that song out at the CG years ago - as people were damaging the fences and walls when it came to double beat bit.
the wizard
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5:05pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Blimey Emergency Ward Ten, This Wonderful World, Small Time with Pussey Cat Willum, Ivor the Engine,This Week,Robin Hood, William Tell, Flicka, The Lone Ranger, that little lot should get your grey cells working !! and don't forget Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars, Double your Money and Take your Pick.
Chish and Fips
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5:20pm Wed 15 Feb 12
the wizard wrote:Sherbet Dabs and Blackjacks -
Does the Brunnell Rooms still have the revolving bar ?
Blimey Emergency Ward Ten, This Wonderful World, Small Time with Pussey Cat Willum, Ivor the Engine,This Week,Robin Hood, William Tell, Flicka, The Lone Ranger, that little lot should get your grey cells working !! and don't forget Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars, Double your Money and Take your Pick.
newburymike
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5:26pm Wed 15 Feb 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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5:53pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Come on....
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old town robin
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6:19pm Wed 15 Feb 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Does the Brunnell Rooms still have the revolving bar ?
Blimey Emergency Ward Ten, This Wonderful World, Small Time with Pussey Cat Willum, Ivor the Engine,This Week,Robin Hood, William Tell, Flicka, The Lone Ranger, that little lot should get your grey cells working !! and don't forget Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars, Double your Money and Take your Pick.
Think you'll find the Brunel Rooms went the same way as Lucarno and Mclroys, it exist no more.
SAPFanSTFC
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6:28pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Last step wrote:I'd be interested to see how people vote on this but I LOVE IT!!
SAPFanSTFC wrote: QUESTION ALL please: .. What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it. -- Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking! Redhouse Red says... glad all over - by dave Clark 5. Only problem is its a bleeding palace song, and I hate palace!!!! I'm sorry but it doesn't really matter what the song is, who it is by and which other clubs play it. We simply don't need it. This isn't American Football or Ice Hockey. I can understand it being introduced when the atmosphere at games left somethign to be desired (although I still wouldn't actually want goal music at my club), but now we are in fine voice and performing excellently on the pitch, can we get rid of it, please?
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Not only is it a good post celebration buzz but it rubs it in for just a little bit longer.
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I vote to keep it!
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Anyone else? For or Against?
MITTED
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6:29pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Last step wrote:Jeremy Wray grew up as a Palace fan (and Don Rogers fan - he is also a legend from his time with them). Me thinks it a little bit of self-indulgence by the chairman? We have worse things to worry about but I agree, I wish they wouldn't play it.
SAPFanSTFC wrote:
QUESTION ALL please:
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What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it.
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Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking!
Redhouse Red says...
glad all over - by dave Clark 5.
Only problem is its a bleeding palace song, and I hate palace!!!!
I'm sorry but it doesn't really matter what the song is, who it is by and which other clubs play it. We simply don't need it. This isn't American Football or Ice Hockey.
I can understand it being introduced when the atmosphere at games left somethign to be desired (although I still wouldn't actually want goal music at my club), but now we are in fine voice and performing excellently on the pitch, can we get rid of it, please?
SAPFanSTFC
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6:30pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Di Canio thanks FA for Suspension
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You just know the old f4rts will invite him back don't you!?
the wizard
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6:43pm Wed 15 Feb 12
old town robin wrote:Lived in Abingdon all those years ago, and many, many, many good nights had there in the BR's. Very good memories, but the problem was as always finding the road out of the estate or where ever, the young lady of the evening lived. Got chased a few times by brothers and dads, never, ever any complaints from the girls themselves, ah yes, those were the days my friend.
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Does the Brunnell Rooms still have the revolving bar ?
Blimey Emergency Ward Ten, This Wonderful World, Small Time with Pussey Cat Willum, Ivor the Engine,This Week,Robin Hood, William Tell, Flicka, The Lone Ranger, that little lot should get your grey cells working !! and don't forget Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars, Double your Money and Take your Pick.
Think you'll find the Brunel Rooms went the same way as Lucarno and Mclroys, it exist no more.
Don't forget Ready,steady Go and Kathy McGowan.
I see Meridian News got the report on last nights game all wrong. They had Connell and Kerrouche as our scorers, I'll put that down to Dineage as he is a Pompey supporter, idiot !
Last step
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7:16pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Chish and Fips wrote:Not knocking the song.
old town robin wrote:Yep - I'm all for it too OTR - takes me back a bit too.
Not sure what generation you are last Step, but think you might be in a minority with not wanting "glad all over" played after a goal for us is scored. The song was a big part of my informative years and everyone had to have the Dr Kildare shirts Dave Clarke group had us all wearing and we all thought we were cool!
I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.
Didn't they ban that song out at the CG years ago - as people were damaging the fences and walls when it came to double beat bit.
As I said in my original post, we don't need anything played after a goal. We can generate our own atmosphere.
Blazing Riff
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7:17pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?
Blazing Riff wrote:Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."
Gozza57
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7:36pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Malkym
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8:01pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Gozza57 wrote:yep spot on
What a wonderful run we are on, am just a tad worried that from some of his words that PDC is beginning to believe the hype. Feet on the ground time, stick to what we have been doing, we can say we are the best in the league when we have won it. Am so proud just do not want it to go wrong.
Malkym
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8:18pm Wed 15 Feb 12
the wizard wrote:The Brunel Rooms is now Liquid & Envy but that too is shut. Ah the Rooms - de riguer in the 70's early 80's. Worked there as a barman from 73 when it opened to 76 -wow what a place to futher one's education of the fair sex. Oh the number of unhappily married ladies - both punters and barmaids - fell in love with one special married barlady and worked on all the bars -Amphitheatre- Revolving(nicknamed Revolting by the staff due to its jerky motion)- main and quiet bar. Saw 10cc, Suzi Quattro, & Amen corner there -haappy days -all that after the joy of the swinging 60's, free love, naked pop festivals(at Watchfield even!) Happy days and happy memories lol!
old town robin wrote:Lived in Abingdon all those years ago, and many, many, many good nights had there in the BR's. Very good memories, but the problem was as always finding the road out of the estate or where ever, the young lady of the evening lived. Got chased a few times by brothers and dads, never, ever any complaints from the girls themselves, ah yes, those were the days my friend. Don't forget Ready,steady Go and Kathy McGowan. I see Meridian News got the report on last nights game all wrong. They had Connell and Kerrouche as our scorers, I'll put that down to Dineage as he is a Pompey supporter, idiot !the wizard wrote: Does the Brunnell Rooms still have the revolving bar ? Blimey Emergency Ward Ten, This Wonderful World, Small Time with Pussey Cat Willum, Ivor the Engine,This Week,Robin Hood, William Tell, Flicka, The Lone Ranger, that little lot should get your grey cells working !! and don't forget Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars, Double your Money and Take your Pick.Wiz, Think you'll find the Brunel Rooms went the same way as Lucarno and Mclroys, it exist no more.
Malkym
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8:22pm Wed 15 Feb 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:as a 60's oldie it'll do for me!!
Last step wrote: SAPFanSTFC wrote: QUESTION ALL please: .. What is the name of the song they play after each goal?..loving it. -- Special mention for the crowd again last night - absolutely rocking! Redhouse Red says... glad all over - by dave Clark 5. Only problem is its a bleeding palace song, and I hate palace!!!! I'm sorry but it doesn't really matter what the song is, who it is by and which other clubs play it. We simply don't need it. This isn't American Football or Ice Hockey. I can understand it being introduced when the atmosphere at games left somethign to be desired (although I still wouldn't actually want goal music at my club), but now we are in fine voice and performing excellently on the pitch, can we get rid of it, please?I'd be interested to see how people vote on this but I LOVE IT!! .. Not only is it a good post celebration buzz but it rubs it in for just a little bit longer. -- I vote to keep it! .. Anyone else? For or Against?
Malkym
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8:27pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Blazing Riff wrote:Riff get over it some of our posters have trouble spelling period - its not because they are disrespectful -they simply can't spell to start with!
Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?Blazing Riff wrote: Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
swidonpremiership
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8:30pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Last step wrote:In all the games at the CG I cant recall any music being played after a goal - I am a bit deaf but all I hear is a huge cry of YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS
Chish and Fips wrote:Not knocking the song. As I said in my original post, we don't need anything played after a goal. We can generate our own atmosphere.old town robin wrote: Not sure what generation you are last Step, but think you might be in a minority with not wanting "glad all over" played after a goal for us is scored. The song was a big part of my informative years and everyone had to have the Dr Kildare shirts Dave Clarke group had us all wearing and we all thought we were cool! I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.Yep - I'm all for it too OTR - takes me back a bit too. Didn't they ban that song out at the CG years ago - as people were damaging the fences and walls when it came to double beat bit.
Last step
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9:13pm Wed 15 Feb 12
mikek
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9:53pm Wed 15 Feb 12
the wizard
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10:13pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Anyone, but Anyone who gets anything over on Evans gets my vote and praise and above all, thanks. He is a, sub human, being.
mikek
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10:22pm Wed 15 Feb 12
dave bamber`s caravan wrote:They most certainly were and my sore throat was well worth it. Best atmosphere of the season at the County Ground. 3 stands singing was just brilliant. How pathetic were the Creepy fans and a massive 246 for a team doing so well in the Division was embarrassing. But then so was that circus on the touchline and Billy Bunter Evans.
Did my ears deceive me? or was the Arkells stand singing last night!!??
Jeeees we must be doing alright!!
In Paolo we trust.
Blazing Riff
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11:30pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Malkym wrote:I was intimating you're disrespectful...not them. Don't worry, life's too short, so I ain't worried...just trying to put a bit of a wrong right...right! You get over it.
Blazing Riff wrote:Riff get over it some of our posters have trouble spelling period - its not because they are disrespectful -they simply can't spell to start with!
Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?Blazing Riff wrote: Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
jillyh
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9:17am Thu 16 Feb 12
swidonpremiership wrote:You must be in the Don Rogers, as I am, because you don't hear anything in there since the thunderstorm some two seasons or so ago wiped out the PA system. I miss the Italian (can't remember now which opera) pre-match aria.
Last step wrote:In all the games at the CG I cant recall any music being played after a goal - I am a bit deaf but all I hear is a huge cry of YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSChish and Fips wrote:Not knocking the song. As I said in my original post, we don't need anything played after a goal. We can generate our own atmosphere.old town robin wrote: Not sure what generation you are last Step, but think you might be in a minority with not wanting "glad all over" played after a goal for us is scored. The song was a big part of my informative years and everyone had to have the Dr Kildare shirts Dave Clarke group had us all wearing and we all thought we were cool! I remember going to a dance hall in Cheltenham which was on the first floor and when everyone stamped their feet to that song the floor was swaying like we were experiencing an earthquake, great times.Yep - I'm all for it too OTR - takes me back a bit too. Didn't they ban that song out at the CG years ago - as people were damaging the fences and walls when it came to double beat bit.
steve.
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9:44am Thu 16 Feb 12
Malkym wrote:You post a blinding post (above this one) then in true jock fashion you knock the very people who are the backbone of our club,you may be able to spell jock but do you think that makes you a better man than others who cant? i`ll answer that for you shall i, NA yoo aint, some very successful people i know cant read or write but they have a shed full of cash and very few worries,what about you Jock? from what i can make out you don't need to spell good to pour beer in the brunel rooms or hump married women.So jock where has your ability to spell better than others got you?
Blazing Riff wrote:Riff get over it some of our posters have trouble spelling period - its not because they are disrespectful -they simply can't spell to start with!
Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?Blazing Riff wrote: Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
ChrisWantageRed
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11:45am Thu 16 Feb 12
mikek wrote:Couldn't have put it better myself....apart from we now refer to Steve Evans as either "Baron Greenback" or "The Fray Bentos Goblin"...I am DESPERATE for the latter to catch on...if Town and Creepies go up, the thought of the Town End singing "you're just a Fray Bentos Goblin" at him next season....legendary!
Well Evans got his just rewards last night after absolutely appauling behaviour from fat boy and his side kick and the verbal attack on Caddis and Ritchie first half was just shocking behavior and purposely done to wind the players up. No wonder our players celebrated their goals right in front of the Creepy bench and Evans was furious and waving his arms at the Ref. How on earth Paolo can be singled out when others get away with that circus last night is beyond me. And the fat boy accused us of bringing the circus to town when we played up there. What a complete and utter piece of garbage Evans is. Caddis was a magnificent captain last night and boy are we lucky to have him. Town let their football do the talking last night and rammed it right up Evans. I have been buzzing all day today voice gone and thought the atmosphere was the best of the season with all 3 stands singing their hearts out. The players were simply magnificent after weathering Creepies early dominance and the best team won in the end. The Di Canio Express has just flicked on the turbo's now watch us go.
Swindon1984
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11:52am Thu 16 Feb 12
ChrisWantageRed wrote:I like the fray bentos goblin one, very apt.
mikek wrote: Well Evans got his just rewards last night after absolutely appauling behaviour from fat boy and his side kick and the verbal attack on Caddis and Ritchie first half was just shocking behavior and purposely done to wind the players up. No wonder our players celebrated their goals right in front of the Creepy bench and Evans was furious and waving his arms at the Ref. How on earth Paolo can be singled out when others get away with that circus last night is beyond me. And the fat boy accused us of bringing the circus to town when we played up there. What a complete and utter piece of garbage Evans is. Caddis was a magnificent captain last night and boy are we lucky to have him. Town let their football do the talking last night and rammed it right up Evans. I have been buzzing all day today voice gone and thought the atmosphere was the best of the season with all 3 stands singing their hearts out. The players were simply magnificent after weathering Creepies early dominance and the best team won in the end. The Di Canio Express has just flicked on the turbo's now watch us go.Couldn't have put it better myself....apart from we now refer to Steve Evans as either "Baron Greenback" or "The Fray Bentos Goblin"...I am DESPERATE for the latter to catch on...if Town and Creepies go up, the thought of the Town End singing "you're just a Fray Bentos Goblin" at him next season....legendary!
ChrisWantageRed
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11:55am Thu 16 Feb 12
Swindon1984 wrote:hehe...I thought so!
ChrisWantageRed wrote:I like the fray bentos goblin one, very apt.mikek wrote: Well Evans got his just rewards last night after absolutely appauling behaviour from fat boy and his side kick and the verbal attack on Caddis and Ritchie first half was just shocking behavior and purposely done to wind the players up. No wonder our players celebrated their goals right in front of the Creepy bench and Evans was furious and waving his arms at the Ref. How on earth Paolo can be singled out when others get away with that circus last night is beyond me. And the fat boy accused us of bringing the circus to town when we played up there. What a complete and utter piece of garbage Evans is. Caddis was a magnificent captain last night and boy are we lucky to have him. Town let their football do the talking last night and rammed it right up Evans. I have been buzzing all day today voice gone and thought the atmosphere was the best of the season with all 3 stands singing their hearts out. The players were simply magnificent after weathering Creepies early dominance and the best team won in the end. The Di Canio Express has just flicked on the turbo's now watch us go.Couldn't have put it better myself....apart from we now refer to Steve Evans as either "Baron Greenback" or "The Fray Bentos Goblin"...I am DESPERATE for the latter to catch on...if Town and Creepies go up, the thought of the Town End singing "you're just a Fray Bentos Goblin" at him next season....legendary!
On a serious note though, I did hear a whisper that the Crawley owners are becoming less than happy with the FBG and his antics. Can't imagine the LMA would be falling over themselves to interject if he were sacked :)
Malkym
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1:29pm Thu 16 Feb 12
steve. wrote:Steve - A long and varied career and the ability for prospective employers to gauge that I can communicate the written word in a business like manner. I didn't mean to upset anyone re their spelling competence - the point I was trying to make to Riff was exactly that - i.e. what does it matter if one or two don't always spell PDC's name correctly. He saw it as disrespectful and he is fully entitled to express that view, I saw it as storm in a teacup and not worth worrying about it - that's all.
Malkym wrote:You post a blinding post (above this one) then in true jock fashion you knock the very people who are the backbone of our club,you may be able to spell jock but do you think that makes you a better man than others who cant? i`ll answer that for you shall i, NA yoo aint, some very successful people i know cant read or write but they have a shed full of cash and very few worries,what about you Jock? from what i can make out you don't need to spell good to pour beer in the brunel rooms or hump married women.So jock where has your ability to spell better than others got you?Blazing Riff wrote:Riff get over it some of our posters have trouble spelling period - its not because they are disrespectful -they simply can't spell to start with!Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?Blazing Riff wrote: Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
steve.
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4:19pm Thu 16 Feb 12
Malkym wrote:Fair play Jock, i already thought that i`d jumped the gun after i read back, so my apologies.
steve. wrote:Steve - A long and varied career and the ability for prospective employers to gauge that I can communicate the written word in a business like manner. I didn't mean to upset anyone re their spelling competence - the point I was trying to make to Riff was exactly that - i.e. what does it matter if one or two don't always spell PDC's name correctly. He saw it as disrespectful and he is fully entitled to express that view, I saw it as storm in a teacup and not worth worrying about it - that's all.
Malkym wrote:You post a blinding post (above this one) then in true jock fashion you knock the very people who are the backbone of our club,you may be able to spell jock but do you think that makes you a better man than others who cant? i`ll answer that for you shall i, NA yoo aint, some very successful people i know cant read or write but they have a shed full of cash and very few worries,what about you Jock? from what i can make out you don't need to spell good to pour beer in the brunel rooms or hump married women.So jock where has your ability to spell better than others got you?Blazing Riff wrote:Riff get over it some of our posters have trouble spelling period - its not because they are disrespectful -they simply can't spell to start with!Malkym wrote:...but it's disrespectful. His name is not Paul o is it melkim?Blazing Riff wrote: Our manager's name is PAOLO and not Paulo. I made the same mistake myself in the early days but he's been here long enough for fans to get it right. Rival fans won't think much of those who can't even get our manager's name right. So, altogether now..."WE are PAOLO'S red and white army."Oh such chagrin over the use of the wrong vowel - still we all know who it is eh whether is U or O?
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louiscassius says...
6:44am Wed 15 Feb 12
We are Paolo's Red & White Army!!
COYR'ssss
The futures bright, the futures Red & White!!
Louis :-)