Town confirm transfer-listed quartet (From Swindon Advertiser)

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

ctown_red wrote:
Im glad Paolo has been ruthless when it comes to people departing. Cox never saw much of him, the little bit of what i did see, i didnt rate much of his play as he always seemed to look for the difficult ball rather than the simple. Smith worked hard and scored some good goals but again if we are to move forward he just wont cut it at higher level Connell had a difficult season, in and out of the team. He always gave it his all and a good finisher but now with the quality Paolo has brought in he just isnt of the same ilk. Lanzano the less i say the better, good riddance! Also glad Risser is staying, he is the hardest and most dedicated trainer at the club, not just my view but of many of his colleagues. When i hear criticism of him, it really gripes on me. He is one of those players that will divide fans, but for me he really plays the ugly part of the game well, he constantly wins headers, breaks up play with numerous interceptions, and got a great strike on him. He has scored some very good and vital goals. The only down point of his, is when under pressure seems to pick wrong ball and needs to man up a little bit. In Paolo i trust, COYR!!

macca.y wrote:
so does that mean magera is staying....i think him and williams will make a good partnership.

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

Lazaat wrote:
I agree with most of you about Connell, a very hard working honest player who I thought deserved to be kept on, I am sorry to see him go and wish him good luck, I'm sure he will be snapped up. I think we paid 150k for him and 50k for Cox, can't see us recouping that.

mallorca wrote:
Sad to see Connel go,he did fight for the right to wear the shirt.Yet as JW said theres no room for sentiment.Plus the wage bill must fall within the Fl guidlines.Also Smith he was semis decent,as for cox and Lanzano they never really figured in the team.
All I hope is Connel does not come back to haunt us????
Just feel it's a wrong move,still we have our opinion and we aint Football Managers.Hope the Players coming in prove to be as commited as Connel was

LeGod wrote:
i know alot of fans will be sad to see Connell go but he's more of an impact player coming off the bench for the last 15 minutes than a 90 minute player. You cant knock him for his work but we need a bit more craft and experience now we have gone up a level and i dont think Connell is the answer and i think PDC has made the right decision.

Steve-Brentford- apologies mate for the other day im old and ugly enough to admit i was out of order the other day.

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

clunge_meister wrote:

stfcred wrote: Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

Yea sack him he's useless!! We all agree that quite a few of the signings have been poor but come on - we won the league.

SAPFanSTFC wrote:
BT Internet is supposed to be up and running today so I'll be back to normal from the weekend - I hope!!
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Can anyone list out the squad of players we have now please? I've lost track of who is In and who is Out and at what status they are.
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Like many shame about Connell but he rarely scored from a start and as many have said he won't be able to cut it at the top of league 1 - great advert for a good strong honest professional though - Smith just never quite did it for Town either but again a good solid professional - both of them should find new clubs and Cox should be ok at the lower level with a run of games.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
Never going to be easy decisions. Connell became a fans favourites but has missed too many opportunities in front of goal, AFC Wimbledon away, B Rovers home to name 2 games. Can't fault his efforts and is a great lad. The pleasing point is that he will land another FL club.
Smith did his job and again will find another Club.
Cox didn't see enough of him to pass comment and Lanzano enough said, simply not up to standard.

I can only wish all 4 success and particularly Connell & Smith who played a significant role in a great season.

I am sure if our paths ever meet again then I am sure both of the above players done enough to receive cheers rather than boo's.
Thanks lads for everything you did last season.
Another Club has potential to pick up 2 decent (maybe 3) signings.

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

stfcred wrote:

clunge_meister wrote:

stfcred wrote: Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

Yea sack him he's useless!! We all agree that quite a few of the signings have been poor but come on - we won the league.

I do agree that what he achived last season was good but to be fair the board gave him great support and the amount of players he bought in was massive for league 2. But how many of them are no or still will be at the club come the start of the season.

stfclondon wrote:

stfcred wrote:

clunge_meister wrote:

stfcred wrote: Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

Yea sack him he's useless!! We all agree that quite a few of the signings have been poor but come on - we won the league.

I do agree that what he achived last season was good but to be fair the board gave him great support and the amount of players he bought in was massive for league 2. But how many of them are no or still will be at the club come the start of the season.

Yes, the board gave him great support. That's a positive thing, so why do you make it sound like a negative?

He had no option but to bring in a load of players, as all the rubbish from the previous season was shipped out. With such a large influx there will always be some that don't work out. No manager ever gets it right all the time, even those at the very top make the occasional duff signing.

Whatever the anti-Di Canio brigade say, nobody can take away the fact that he won the league in his first season as manager. That'll do for me.

stfcred wrote:
Cox - Another PDC balls up!!!!! When he signed he was meant to be a good addition to the squad. Waiting for all the PDC lovers that never see him doing anything wrong coming on and deffeding him.

LeGod wrote:
i know alot of fans will be sad to see Connell go but he's more of an impact player coming off the bench for the last 15 minutes than a 90 minute player. You cant knock him for his work but we need a bit more craft and experience now we have gone up a level and i dont think Connell is the answer and i think PDC has made the right decision.

Steve-Brentford- apologies mate for the other day im old and ugly enough to admit i was out of order the other day.

Dr. Russ Clart wrote:
cox had to go. he was a bad apple and a nasty peice of work. it was obviously a mistake to sign him, but we wouldn't of known about these problems before he spent some time here. .
feel sorry for connell, but he was not really good enough for lg2 and this season were in lg1!!!! he had his chances and was a nice guy, but if u dont score enough, then its what to expect.

Dr. Russ Clart wrote:
cox had to go. he was a bad apple and a nasty peice of work. it was obviously a mistake to sign him, but we wouldn't of known about these problems before he spent some time here. .
feel sorry for connell, but he was not really good enough for lg2 and this season were in lg1!!!! he had his chances and was a nice guy, but if u dont score enough, then its what to expect.

jennytools wrote:
Please, are these Risser fans serious? a big man who never gets stuck in, seen him get injured twice this season by pulling out of a tackle once was Morecambe away by a bloke half his size and the other was Cheltenham away, when they were 50/50, he needs 3 or 4 touches to settle himself in that time the players who have made space are marked (a player like ferry who needs 2 touches) and then when he taken those touches he has to play back to his on goal as all in front are tightly marked he dont win all that many headers from opposing goal kicks when he has they are with no force or out of play, he is not the answer for this division and wont hold a candle to those been signed trust me we have quality signed and experience one thing Risser will struggle with as this is a far cry from what he played in regional divisions in germany for an average side there, anyway apart from that gripe im over the moon with whats brought in a mixture of all thats needed to be a force in this league if PDC knit it together which i would say will be a headache for the man in the first month or so but he is the man to do it im sure

jennytools wrote:
Please, are these Risser fans serious? a big man who never gets stuck in, seen him get injured twice this season by pulling out of a tackle once was Morecambe away by a bloke half his size and the other was Cheltenham away, when they were 50/50, he needs 3 or 4 touches to settle himself in that time the players who have made space are marked (a player like ferry who needs 2 touches) and then when he taken those touches he has to play back to his on goal as all in front are tightly marked he dont win all that many headers from opposing goal kicks when he has they are with no force or out of play, he is not the answer for this division and wont hold a candle to those been signed trust me we have quality signed and experience one thing Risser will struggle with as this is a far cry from what he played in regional divisions in germany for an average side there, anyway apart from that gripe im over the moon with whats brought in a mixture of all thats needed to be a force in this league if PDC knit it together which i would say will be a headache for the man in the first month or so but he is the man to do it im sure

London Red wrote:
Connell has played in L1 before and then ended up dropping down the leagues all the way to the Conference
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To me that and what we saw of him last year shows he is not a top L1 player
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That's not a bad thing I would love to be a good L2 player!
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That's his level so why a big issue about it?

jennytools wrote:
yes went to home game, and o'kane ran the show for the first 15 minutes until PDC changed Ferry and Risser i do believe then we slowly got on top and didnt ask Risser to play above his limitation that day as he tried and got mugged big time, then he sat and after that he played ok, but if you think thats enough for the step up your going to be disapointed, would he start for you? if so you dont know the capabilities in those we have signed or to be signed cause at best he will be a bench warmer and thats only cause there are 7 subs now or he would be close to being one of the ones to go, from what i see of him he would have been first, cause if i was J.Smith i would be embarresed at him being chose over Risser to go as he had a lot more to offer and 'if' he was the size of Risser he would be a good player in Div 1 cause he had a lot more bottle than Risser i can only describe Risser as the footballing version of Audley Harrison, got all the tools but hasnt got the key to get the tool box open, if you know what i mean.

London Red wrote:
Connell has played in L1 before and then ended up dropping down the leagues all the way to the Conference
.
To me that and what we saw of him last year shows he is not a top L1 player
.
That's not a bad thing I would love to be a good L2 player!
.
That's his level so why a big issue about it?

CraigClark wrote:

London Red wrote:
Connell has played in L1 before and then ended up dropping down the leagues all the way to the Conference
.
To me that and what we saw of him last year shows he is not a top L1 player
.
That's not a bad thing I would love to be a good L2 player!
.
That's his level so why a big issue about it?

The issue for me personally is that his effort and goals last last season deserves (in my opinion) the oppertunity to prove he can cut it in league1. What makes everyone so certain James Collins will cut it, considering he has never played higher than league2?

jennytools wrote:
yes went to home game, and o'kane ran the show for the first 15 minutes until PDC changed Ferry and Risser i do believe then we slowly got on top and didnt ask Risser to play above his limitation that day as he tried and got mugged big time, then he sat and after that he played ok, but if you think thats enough for the step up your going to be disapointed, would he start for you? if so you dont know the capabilities in those we have signed or to be signed cause at best he will be a bench warmer and thats only cause there are 7 subs now or he would be close to being one of the ones to go, from what i see of him he would have been first, cause if i was J.Smith i would be embarresed at him being chose over Risser to go as he had a lot more to offer and 'if' he was the size of Risser he would be a good player in Div 1 cause he had a lot more bottle than Risser i can only describe Risser as the footballing version of Audley Harrison, got all the tools but hasnt got the key to get the tool box open, if you know what i mean.

old town robin wrote:

jennytools wrote:
Please, are these Risser fans serious? a big man who never gets stuck in, seen him get injured twice this season by pulling out of a tackle once was Morecambe away by a bloke half his size and the other was Cheltenham away, when they were 50/50, he needs 3 or 4 touches to settle himself in that time the players who have made space are marked (a player like ferry who needs 2 touches) and then when he taken those touches he has to play back to his on goal as all in front are tightly marked he dont win all that many headers from opposing goal kicks when he has they are with no force or out of play, he is not the answer for this division and wont hold a candle to those been signed trust me we have quality signed and experience one thing Risser will struggle with as this is a far cry from what he played in regional divisions in germany for an average side there, anyway apart from that gripe im over the moon with whats brought in a mixture of all thats needed to be a force in this league if PDC knit it together which i would say will be a headache for the man in the first month or so but he is the man to do it im sure

Can't disagree with any of that Jenny, I wasn't at the two games you mentioned, but never missed a home game and have to say he hardly ever got close enough to make a tackle let alone win the ball and he usually lost out in 50/50's on the ground or in the air. I'll give him credit for 3 very well taken goals, but then so did Jon Smith score 3 and he's history. His own goal at Wembley was unnecessary as Wes had it covered, who knows how the second half would have gone if that mistake had not been made. Of course these things happen in football and I would not pass judgement on him for that alone. I know the forum is all about opinions and there are quite a few that see something in him that I and a few others do not. (Some that like him, I know have not seen him more than a couple of games at most). He's still with us for at least this season and if he does get a game he will get my support the same as everyone else, but if he's the best we have to offer in midfield, god help us, if he turns out better than he has shown to date, I'll be the first on here to sing his praises for sure.

Before anyone thinks I'm negative about this, (he is the only one I believe is not up to it), I like the look of the remaining squad we have and I will be placing my £100 that we get promotion, with a smaller wager of £30 to win it. Probably won't win as much as last season, but I expect us to give a good account of ourselves.

jayden wrote:

old town robin wrote:

jennytools wrote:
Please, are these Risser fans serious? a big man who never gets stuck in, seen him get injured twice this season by pulling out of a tackle once was Morecambe away by a bloke half his size and the other was Cheltenham away, when they were 50/50, he needs 3 or 4 touches to settle himself in that time the players who have made space are marked (a player like ferry who needs 2 touches) and then when he taken those touches he has to play back to his on goal as all in front are tightly marked he dont win all that many headers from opposing goal kicks when he has they are with no force or out of play, he is not the answer for this division and wont hold a candle to those been signed trust me we have quality signed and experience one thing Risser will struggle with as this is a far cry from what he played in regional divisions in germany for an average side there, anyway apart from that gripe im over the moon with whats brought in a mixture of all thats needed to be a force in this league if PDC knit it together which i would say will be a headache for the man in the first month or so but he is the man to do it im sure

Can't disagree with any of that Jenny, I wasn't at the two games you mentioned, but never missed a home game and have to say he hardly ever got close enough to make a tackle let alone win the ball and he usually lost out in 50/50's on the ground or in the air. I'll give him credit for 3 very well taken goals, but then so did Jon Smith score 3 and he's history. His own goal at Wembley was unnecessary as Wes had it covered, who knows how the second half would have gone if that mistake had not been made. Of course these things happen in football and I would not pass judgement on him for that alone. I know the forum is all about opinions and there are quite a few that see something in him that I and a few others do not. (Some that like him, I know have not seen him more than a couple of games at most). He's still with us for at least this season and if he does get a game he will get my support the same as everyone else, but if he's the best we have to offer in midfield, god help us, if he turns out better than he has shown to date, I'll be the first on here to sing his praises for sure.

Before anyone thinks I'm negative about this, (he is the only one I believe is not up to it), I like the look of the remaining squad we have and I will be placing my £100 that we get promotion, with a smaller wager of £30 to win it. Probably won't win as much as last season, but I expect us to give a good account of ourselves.

Agree with most of what you say OTR and dont get me wrong as we have never met but do sit close to each other you will no just like me one or 2 players who are not fans favourites can never do anything right.Yes i have seen him have terrible games but i have seen him play very well as well.A prime example is Caddis he gets slated by some around us but when he was out of the team we sure as hell found out that Matt was not the same player and yes Risser would not be in my starting 11 but neither would have Ac but both gave their all for the cause last season in different ways and are nice blokes but at the end of the day PDC picks the team and if its as good as last time i will take that wharts and all.Iwill try to meet you OTR at one of the home games all the best.

jayden wrote:

old town robin wrote:

jennytools wrote:
Please, are these Risser fans serious? a big man who never gets stuck in, seen him get injured twice this season by pulling out of a tackle once was Morecambe away by a bloke half his size and the other was Cheltenham away, when they were 50/50, he needs 3 or 4 touches to settle himself in that time the players who have made space are marked (a player like ferry who needs 2 touches) and then when he taken those touches he has to play back to his on goal as all in front are tightly marked he dont win all that many headers from opposing goal kicks when he has they are with no force or out of play, he is not the answer for this division and wont hold a candle to those been signed trust me we have quality signed and experience one thing Risser will struggle with as this is a far cry from what he played in regional divisions in germany for an average side there, anyway apart from that gripe im over the moon with whats brought in a mixture of all thats needed to be a force in this league if PDC knit it together which i would say will be a headache for the man in the first month or so but he is the man to do it im sure

Can't disagree with any of that Jenny, I wasn't at the two games you mentioned, but never missed a home game and have to say he hardly ever got close enough to make a tackle let alone win the ball and he usually lost out in 50/50's on the ground or in the air. I'll give him credit for 3 very well taken goals, but then so did Jon Smith score 3 and he's history. His own goal at Wembley was unnecessary as Wes had it covered, who knows how the second half would have gone if that mistake had not been made. Of course these things happen in football and I would not pass judgement on him for that alone. I know the forum is all about opinions and there are quite a few that see something in him that I and a few others do not. (Some that like him, I know have not seen him more than a couple of games at most). He's still with us for at least this season and if he does get a game he will get my support the same as everyone else, but if he's the best we have to offer in midfield, god help us, if he turns out better than he has shown to date, I'll be the first on here to sing his praises for sure.

Before anyone thinks I'm negative about this, (he is the only one I believe is not up to it), I like the look of the remaining squad we have and I will be placing my £100 that we get promotion, with a smaller wager of £30 to win it. Probably won't win as much as last season, but I expect us to give a good account of ourselves.

Agree with most of what you say OTR and dont get me wrong as we have never met but do sit close to each other you will no just like me one or 2 players who are not fans favourites can never do anything right.Yes i have seen him have terrible games but i have seen him play very well as well.A prime example is Caddis he gets slated by some around us but when he was out of the team we sure as hell found out that Matt was not the same player and yes Risser would not be in my starting 11 but neither would have Ac but both gave their all for the cause last season in different ways and are nice blokes but at the end of the day PDC picks the team and if its as good as last time i will take that wharts and all.Iwill try to meet you OTR at one of the home games all the best.

old town robin wrote:

London Red wrote:
Connell has played in L1 before and then ended up dropping down the leagues all the way to the Conference
.
To me that and what we saw of him last year shows he is not a top L1 player
.
That's not a bad thing I would love to be a good L2 player!
.
That's his level so why a big issue about it?

I don't think it's a big issue LR, I think most posters were half expecting it and to be honest most I've read have thanked him for his effort and hardwork and wish him well. After all as you have said before, no point him staying here if he wasn't going to get a regular game.

ciclosporindorset wrote:
Players plus league starts 2012
Magera leaving by mutual consent no news of Bodin

Wesley Foderingham  33  Bedwell          
Paul Caddis 39           Thompson  /  SmithC
Jay McEveley 8.            Alessandro Cibocchi 11   
Alan Navarro                  Oliver Risser 23          
Aden Flint    28        Joe Devera  28 &nbs
p;            
Archibald Henville            Alan McCormack 38   
Simon Ferry 36.          Tommy Miller
Gary Roberts.                  Luke Rooney 13.       
Michael Collins                Paul Benson 20.      
Andy Williams                Mi
les  Storey           
Matt Ritchie 40.          Raffaele De Vita 30        

Bodin.  7  ????

forzaswindon12 wrote:

ciclosporindorset wrote:
Players plus league starts 2012
Magera leaving by mutual consent no news of Bodin

Wesley Foderingham  33  Bedwell          
Paul Caddis 39           Thompson  /  SmithC
Jay McEveley 8.            Alessandro Cibocchi 11   
Alan Navarro                  Oliver Risser 23          
Aden Flint    28        Joe Devera  28 &amp
;nbs
p;            
Archibald Henville            Alan McCormack 38   
Simon Ferry 36.          Tommy Miller
Gary Roberts.                  Luke Rooney 13.       
Michael Collins                Paul Benson 20.      
Andy Williams                Mi

les  Storey           
Matt Ritchie 40.          Raffaele De Vita 30        

Bodin.  7  ????

who is michael collins??!