Wilson unhappy with County Ground boos (From Swindon Advertiser)
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Wilson unhappy with County Ground boos
6:30am Monday 22nd March 2010 in
DANNY Wilson was furious with certain sections of the County Ground crowd after being subjected to a barrage of boos during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Norwich.
Gordon Greer's injury-time equaliser cancelled out a Grant Holt header as Swindon held the League One leaders, but it was the 75th minute introduction of Vincent Pericard for 15-goal striker Charlie Austin which also proved one of the game's main talking points.
Boos rang out at Wilson's decision to swap one front man for the other, coming just 48 hours after he had praised Town's fans for their support at Southampton and called for more of the same until the end of the season.
And the manager – who has taken his team from relegation battlers to promotion candidates in the space of a year – was clearly angry by what he had heard.
“It absolutely disappointed me, what else do you want me to say?” he told the Advertiser.
“Were they booing Charlie coming off? Were they booing Vince coming on? Were they booing me? You tell me.
“Of course I'm disappointed. It doesn't matter what my opinion on it is. I'm disappointed that I heard that at that time when we were trying to push to get back in the game. Really disappointed.
“I'm not interested in what they were booing – I just didn't want to hear it. End of story.”
Wilson's substitution was ultimately justified, with Pericard causing plenty of problems for Norwich in the final third before Greer's equaliser.
And the manager believed Town's approach needed a different style, explaining: “We just wanted to change it round and freshen it up.
“Sometimes the centre-backs get the measure of people, and in that respect they have to trust us to do what's right. I wouldn't say Norwich's centre-backs were comfortable but they had the measure of him (Austin), so if you change it round – the personnel, movement, position and style – it can unsettle people.
“And I think that's why we got a few free-kicks on the edge of the box, because Vince is what he is. He's a massive unit and to knock him around you have to foul him.
“Because of him we got into a few good situations around the box and won some free-kicks.”
Comments(101)
Redhouse Red
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6:52am Mon 22 Mar 10
Danny,
We (the fans) are also unhappy by the actions of a small group of those who attended the game Saturday and decided to boo following your decision to take off Charlie Austin.
The vast majority of fans appreciate the huge turn around in fortunes you and your team have brought to this club.
Thank you. You are doing a great job and put simply your the best manager Town have had in years.
Regards,
(other forum users sign if you see fit?)
ciclosporindorset
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7:06am Mon 22 Mar 10
I take it you support Torquay? The layman would expect the manager to make changes when he deems it needed. End of story.
Inky
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7:06am Mon 22 Mar 10
I think Saturday was an exception and down to being 0-1 down taking off the crowd favourite an putting on someone who has failed to impress so far.
I hope all this doesn't get blown all out of proportion and detract from from the ultimate goal.
We are all behind you DW and AF and so far you have done us proud.
Lars
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7:20am Mon 22 Mar 10
Lazaat
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7:25am Mon 22 Mar 10
Kingseleven
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7:29am Mon 22 Mar 10
Danny,
We (the fans) are also unhappy by the actions of a small group of those who attended the game Saturday and decided to boo following your decision to take off Charlie Austin.
The vast majority of fans appreciate the huge turn around in fortunes you and your team have brought to this club.
Thank you. You are doing a great job and put simply your the best manager Town have had in years.
Regards,
Here, here, gets my signature. Good post. DW we trust in you.
mallorca
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7:32am Mon 22 Mar 10
DW the fns are behind you, but just sometimes they do not agree with the changs you make.
As we all feel you have done the club proud this season and hope it continues. Good luck
the_gloves
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7:37am Mon 22 Mar 10
pcowley
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7:37am Mon 22 Mar 10
Some fans are just weird!! Boo/moan when your winnning and moan when your losing. Like Wilson said we are in the play offs and last season we were frighting off relegation. Look how far the club have come both on and off the pitch in 1 year.
I was well happy with the result. A great point against the league leaders! Keep it up boys!! Happy Days!!
steve.
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7:52am Mon 22 Mar 10
LeGod
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8:03am Mon 22 Mar 10
He had to make the changes because we needed to do something different as their two centre backs were all over Austin and constantly holding him and we needed someone more physical.
I was sat next to some prat who started slagging off Perricard as soon as he came on the guy was an idiot . How can you start booing one of your own players who has started one game and only made substitute appearances. All i can say is the people that booed dont know what there on about and seriously need to look at theirselves and i can understand why Danny is upset, what do people want we've lost 6 games all season.
For those who were out of order who booed on saturday you need to support the players, the manager the team at every game. Not every game is going to go our way and we will have games where things dont come off but lets get real.
A change had to be made and we had to do something different.
The ones who did boo probably wouldn't have the guts to own up and apologise to Danny anyway as there probably gutless and lets face it he's the manager for a reason and your not who ever you were so please support your team and manager.
Appreciate what you have otherwise you could end up with someone like Malpas again.
Die hard red
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8:05am Mon 22 Mar 10
redredred
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8:07am Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah
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8:17am Mon 22 Mar 10
docklander2
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8:21am Mon 22 Mar 10
Great Game .
dirty stan
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8:26am Mon 22 Mar 10
it was a bit below the belt and unnecessary if you ask me.
highland robin
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8:27am Mon 22 Mar 10
dub robin
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8:28am Mon 22 Mar 10
Kingseleven wrote:Here Here. Im sure these people who did boo the change on saturday were delierious 15 mins later when Greer scored and then were buzzing later in the local taverns about how were going to Wembley and all that nonsence. Football fans as fickle as they come. Danny Wilson has worked miracles at this club, just look at last year wondering where we were going to get points to stay up and the position now..
An open letter to to danny Wilson: Danny, We (the fans) are also unhappy by the actions of a small group of those who attended the game Saturday and decided to boo following your decision to take off Charlie Austin. The vast majority of fans appreciate the huge turn around in fortunes you and your team have brought to this club. Thank you. You are doing a great job and put simply your the best manager Town have had in years. Regards, Here, here, gets my signature. Good post. DW we trust in you.
Baritone
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8:31am Mon 22 Mar 10
tally38
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8:38am Mon 22 Mar 10
largey
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8:42am Mon 22 Mar 10
As usual a player who doensn't settle into the side gets stick from some of our fans (Amankwaah a classic example). Perhaps VP is lazy but its unlikely with the signings DW has made so far and hard to judge based on so few minutes.
Its the same few who boo when a man of the match gets announced that they dont agree with. I'd expect Vince to get less/no boo's next time he comes on.
umpcah
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8:43am Mon 22 Mar 10
tally38 wrote:As I posted earlier "Danny was probably momentarily irritated but I doubt that he was as upset as the media choose to imply"
grow up and stop being childish danny everyone is entitled to there opinion
vikingred
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8:48am Mon 22 Mar 10
Football fans are fickle and on any given day it attracts all kinds of people from both ends of the evolutionary scale. Every club has its section of morons and people that are never happy unless they have something to moan about. If Danny is geuinely upset I would be surprised. He's been around football long enough to know you can't please everybody. That's why he's paid well to work in a pressure environment. We are all behind you Danny, so keep that thick layer of Northern skin intact and carry on doing your great work. Just like the rest of us, you ain't perfect mate and you're gonna make decisions that some don't like now and then.
All in a days work for a footie manager.
Oi Den!
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8:49am Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:Umpcah, I agree with you and Inky. This thing is in danger of becoming bigger than it should. We should now get back down to business and forget about it. Can't get to Hartlepool on Saturday but I'm sure those who do make it will see a win.
I`ve had enough of the booing debate. Danny was probably momentarily irritated but I doubt that he was as upset as the media choose to imply. Let`s get back to promotion hopes ! I reckon if we can just reap three points from the next three games we`ll definitely do enough to make the play-offs. Success in that route cant be guaranteed so let`s shout Hooray at Danny and get the lads into the end of season second spot.
Even Angrier Monkey
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9:04am Mon 22 Mar 10
Wilson was proved right as Pericard did quite well when he came on
Highworth red
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9:14am Mon 22 Mar 10
Custodian
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9:27am Mon 22 Mar 10
I love football.
Moan over.
swindonandproud
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9:30am Mon 22 Mar 10
Are you guys all a bunch of Wengers?, how did you not hear the boo's? it was ringing out around the ground. Norwich fans must have been thinking we were going mad or something.
BUT
To call our passionate fans, idiots and a disgrace is a joke, do we not want these people to come back and watch on the 5th? so why personally attack them when all they did was show their appreciation to Charlie and also let Pericard know they are unhappy with his performances, this I know was true as I saw many stand and clap Charlie whilst at the same time boo the aqrrival of Pericard.
I didnt boo but I will admit I didnt like the change, Pericard in my opinion (which I am allowed to have and also hope will change in the next few games) is not the striker we need, before saturday, he seemed to spend all of his time in the centre of the park or out wide, hi is meant to be our target man, get in the box!! Saturday he did what was expected he stayed in the middle and it worked.
Anyway everybody has an opinion and is entitled to show theirs, especially if they have paid the twenty odd quid for a ticket so lets not attack them, we need them to keep coming to boost these attendances. All I would say is we have another 14 months of Pericards contract so if the boos are going to stop we are going to need to see something from him, something that persuaded DW to sign him in the fis=rst place.
umpcah
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9:30am Mon 22 Mar 10
Custodian wrote:You forgot "Shoot the ref" !
It's a football match, not a panto. Boo! He's behind you! Oh no he isn't! Oh yes he is! I've bought my ticket – I'm entitled blah, blah, blah. I hate football 'fans'. I love football. Moan over.
stfclondon
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9:51am Mon 22 Mar 10
Highworth red wrote:No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday.
Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.
We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
Is that you Lovesey
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10:23am Mon 22 Mar 10
Any how enough of the booing debate...
I thought we played well on Saturday and was proud of the team, big frank was anobsolute revelation, he was chasing and competing for every ball, very impressed with Ward, but for me Gordon greer was quality and should have been MOM. Lesc is much better as a centre half as well.
Norwich are a very good team and that was a great performance in my oppinion...
Highworth red
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10:26am Mon 22 Mar 10
stfclondon wrote:Yeah I might be wrong, it's just my opinion/thoughts, but if we all thought the same there would be nothing to discuss here.
Highworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
midland red
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10:28am Mon 22 Mar 10
stfclondon wrote:Lets get a bit of balance here - supporting your football team for most of us is a passion (even maybe a love affair if you allow a little poetic license!) and who hasn't said or done something in the heat of the moment to their other half that they regret minutes, hours or days later.
Highworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
The point is that we so desperatley wanted to get the goal back that our play had deserved and couldn't understand the decision to take off Austin - our best hope of getting the goal back so we thought. I didn't boo - it seemed to be mostly coming from below us in the lower tiers of the Arkles but like most fans I questioned the decision.
But that is why Danny Wilson is the manager, not me or the rest of us and his decision was proved right.
In my opinion he is the best manager we have had for many many years and will happily sign the open letter from Redhouse Red - Danny, you've been in the game long enough to know how some supporters can react - keep doing what you're doing - were all behind you!!
BurtBacharach
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10:34am Mon 22 Mar 10
I'm not sure if that's relevant here though.
Swindon_AOK
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10:38am Mon 22 Mar 10
I wonder if all of these backers of the change would be saying the same thing if we had not equalised in the 92nd minute?
I for one, despite not booing, disagree with the changes made in the match.
I thought Frank Nouble was causing all sorts of problems for the Norwich defence - a super Pericard if you like as they are definitely the same type of player - so first of all I thought i bizarre to take off a striker and replace him with the ineffective Marshall. Particularly when 0-1 down, why take off a striker to put on a wide man?
Danny's plan was revealed with the second sub, as Pericard then came on. But why oh why take off your in-form top goalscorer to replace with a guy who hasn't broken his duck, and doesn't look likely to at Swindon?
Austin is the sort of player that goes missing for a while and then pops up and scores with the one chance that comes along. Leave Austin on and who knows, maybe we would have won 2-1?
Personally I think both subs were BAD decisions, and I would have gone with Austin and Pericard upfront, maybe with Nouble in there as well. We were chasing the game and needed more firepower not less. Greer's equaliser was nice, but I'm not convinced it was because of Pericard being on the pitch. He looked as cumbersome as ever.
You could see Austin's frustration on his face when he came off, and some of the fans in the Arkells saw this and that's why they booed the sub.
Fans are entitled to show the manager if they think a bad decision has been made, I don't think it is a massive issue that we should all obssess about.
tally38
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10:43am Mon 22 Mar 10
Highworth red wrote:well said could not agree more
Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.
jam1
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10:54am Mon 22 Mar 10
Highworth red
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11:25am Mon 22 Mar 10
jam1 wrote:Booo!!! Booo!!!...don't agree with you there jam1. As midland red said in an earlier post, "who hasn't said something in the heat of the moment that they have regreted moments later", like the time away at Newport when I was a kid, standing up in the main stand/shack and shouting "come on you reds!!!", to then realise we were wearing our away strip. Wish the stand would have collapsed around me, which it looked as though it could have at any time anyway. Enough of the right/wrong debate and concentrate on what is an exciting season.
If you're gunna boo... **** off and don't bother going! It's an absolute disgrace. It doesn't happen at away games - 100% support is required between now and the end of the season and what an amazing season we're having! Thanks Danny
Old-Stager, Hilperton
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11:28am Mon 22 Mar 10
On balance I think that Swindon Town fans are far more tolerant of their team than most other clubs, and especially Bristol City fans, so Danny should know all about this.
But be perfectly assured Danny, that if this story is true, I am quite sure that 99% of Town Fans think that you are the best Manager that Swindon Town have had for many Decades.
Is that you Lovesey
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11:41am Mon 22 Mar 10
We all see things differently...
I didn't boo them at the weekend, there was nothing to boo !! The lads did well and played well, Norwich are top for a reason and it was a very good point... I did however boo the ref, marshall was assaulted several times in fron of the TE as was Douglass when he was kicked in the face !!
DW is by far the best manager we have had for decades, if I dont agree with the odd sub, so what... its his call !!!
I am 100% behind this team and the board of STFC...
jam1
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11:59am Mon 22 Mar 10
Highworth red wrote:Alright Highworth. Saying something in the heat of the moment is one thing - booing the manager is another altogether. I was a little unsure about the decision to take Austin off for Pericard but no more than that, I certainly wouldn't boo!!
jam1 wrote: If you're gunna boo... **** off and don't bother going! It's an absolute disgrace. It doesn't happen at away games - 100% support is required between now and the end of the season and what an amazing season we're having! Thanks DannyBooo!!! Booo!!!...don't agree with you there jam1. As midland red said in an earlier post, "who hasn't said something in the heat of the moment that they have regreted moments later", like the time away at Newport when I was a kid, standing up in the main stand/shack and shouting "come on you reds!!!", to then realise we were wearing our away strip. Wish the stand would have collapsed around me, which it looked as though it could have at any time anyway. Enough of the right/wrong debate and concentrate on what is an exciting season.
Anyway.... A win away at Hartlepool on Sat could leave us going to Ellend Road with 2nd place in site - Come On You Reds!!!
jam1
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11:59am Mon 22 Mar 10
Highworth red wrote:Alright Highworth. Saying something in the heat of the moment is one thing - booing the manager is another altogether. I was a little unsure about the decision to take Austin off for Pericard but no more than that, I certainly wouldn't boo!!
jam1 wrote: If you're gunna boo... **** off and don't bother going! It's an absolute disgrace. It doesn't happen at away games - 100% support is required between now and the end of the season and what an amazing season we're having! Thanks DannyBooo!!! Booo!!!...don't agree with you there jam1. As midland red said in an earlier post, "who hasn't said something in the heat of the moment that they have regreted moments later", like the time away at Newport when I was a kid, standing up in the main stand/shack and shouting "come on you reds!!!", to then realise we were wearing our away strip. Wish the stand would have collapsed around me, which it looked as though it could have at any time anyway. Enough of the right/wrong debate and concentrate on what is an exciting season.
Anyway.... A win away at Hartlepool on Sat could leave us going to Ellend Road with 2nd place in site - Come On You Reds!!!
Big Skins
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12:50pm Mon 22 Mar 10
The players and back room staff are doing an amazing job, so move on and give the club and staff the credit they deserve..
the_gloves
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12:57pm Mon 22 Mar 10
jillyh
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1:02pm Mon 22 Mar 10
jam1 wrote:I agree with the first part of your post. You obviously didn't go to MK Dons when the idiots booed and chanted for Pericard to be sent off! I know feelings run high (and low) but booing is not a positive move and does not help players provide their best.
If you're gunna boo... **** off and don't bother going! It's an absolute disgrace. It doesn't happen at away games - 100% support is required between now and the end of the season and what an amazing season we're having! Thanks Danny
Keep Fitt
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1:05pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Custodian
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1:14pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves wrote:Darby was really good on Saturday (as he was at Southampton). I think 'Manks' will have a hard job getting back in. He'd been going really well up to the injury but has been a bit off the pace since. I agree about the Millwall game though. That'll be intense.
I'm now bored (booed?) of this so want to raise a football related question. Apparently big Kev should be fit again for the weekend and if not then, the Leeds game. Should DW bring him back into the squad or stick with Darby? I think KA offers a lot more going forward (though can do good job defending) while Darby is a more solid defender (whilst on Sat showed he can push forward when required). In an ideal world Darby could play away from home (not in the JT sense) whilst KA could start at home. However, I appreciate this is not really a great way to run a team. I do however think Darby should start the Milwall game because they'll be a lot riding on that and after the home game KA's head could be elsewhere. Thoughts anyone?
Stickshaker
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1:16pm Mon 22 Mar 10
RamsburyRed
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1:26pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves wrote:Keep Darby in, saw him for the first time on Saturday and he is absolute class in my view. Clearly well versed (as you'd expect) he always looked to do the right thing.
I'm now bored (booed?) of this so want to raise a football related question. Apparently big Kev should be fit again for the weekend and if not then, the Leeds game. Should DW bring him back into the squad or stick with Darby? I think KA offers a lot more going forward (though can do good job defending) while Darby is a more solid defender (whilst on Sat showed he can push forward when required). In an ideal world Darby could play away from home (not in the JT sense) whilst KA could start at home. However, I appreciate this is not really a great way to run a team. I do however think Darby should start the Milwall game because they'll be a lot riding on that and after the home game KA's head could be elsewhere. Thoughts anyone?
A great point on Saturday I thought against easily the best team I have seen at the CG this year. Ref started off ok but went blind somewhere in the second half.
As for the boos - totally unacceptable. There will always be some who hide behind the 'I've paid my money so I'm entitled to my opinion' argument but this team and manager in no way warrants a boo-ing
old town robin
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1:30pm Mon 22 Mar 10
townender09
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1:41pm Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:Well then show yourself tally and never come to a game again if that is your mentality!!! we do not need your support if thats what you call it, how can you want to boo our manager at a home game in front of an away crowd. if you can do a better job then apply to the f.a or just jog on!!!
tally38 wrote: grow up and stop being childish danny everyone is entitled to there opinionAs I posted earlier "Danny was probably momentarily irritated but I doubt that he was as upset as the media choose to imply"
bradley red 1
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1:45pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Pewsham Red
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1:46pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Swindon_AOK wrote:I think this is a good example of where our opinions differ. I thought Nouble did very little, especially in the first half and didn't look up with the pace of the game. I had no problem with him going off, but thought Pericard should have replaced him, rather than replacing Austin later. I thought the booing was a disgrace because Charlie looked knackered and was getting kicked to bits by their thugs at the back. We all love Charlie, but this is a team game and no-one is bigger than the team. As Danny has written in coloured crayon on numerous occasions - this is a squad game and ours is not very big, especially with our injury list and we have a number of big games coming up.
Seeing as the vast majority on here seem in favour now of DW's substitutions, let me offer an alternative view. I wonder if all of these backers of the change would be saying the same thing if we had not equalised in the 92nd minute? I for one, despite not booing, disagree with the changes made in the match. I thought Frank Nouble was causing all sorts of problems for the Norwich defence - a super Pericard if you like as they are definitely the same type of player - so first of all I thought i bizarre to take off a striker and replace him with the ineffective Marshall. Particularly when 0-1 down, why take off a striker to put on a wide man? Danny's plan was revealed with the second sub, as Pericard then came on. But why oh why take off your in-form top goalscorer to replace with a guy who hasn't broken his duck, and doesn't look likely to at Swindon? Austin is the sort of player that goes missing for a while and then pops up and scores with the one chance that comes along. Leave Austin on and who knows, maybe we would have won 2-1? Personally I think both subs were BAD decisions, and I would have gone with Austin and Pericard upfront, maybe with Nouble in there as well. We were chasing the game and needed more firepower not less. Greer's equaliser was nice, but I'm not convinced it was because of Pericard being on the pitch. He looked as cumbersome as ever. You could see Austin's frustration on his face when he came off, and some of the fans in the Arkells saw this and that's why they booed the sub. Fans are entitled to show the manager if they think a bad decision has been made, I don't think it is a massive issue that we should all obssess about.
I think it is fair enough to air your grievances after a game on forums such as this, but not during a game which we are trying to win.
Oi Den!
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1:50pm Mon 22 Mar 10
RamsburyRed wrote:Agree Darby is the better of the two. Thought he was at least partly at fault for their goal on Saturday though. He might have lost a yard or two by appealing for offside and looking behind. I notice Wilson said we let the cross come in too quickly.
the_gloves wrote: I'm now bored (booed?) of this so want to raise a football related question. Apparently big Kev should be fit again for the weekend and if not then, the Leeds game. Should DW bring him back into the squad or stick with Darby? I think KA offers a lot more going forward (though can do good job defending) while Darby is a more solid defender (whilst on Sat showed he can push forward when required). In an ideal world Darby could play away from home (not in the JT sense) whilst KA could start at home. However, I appreciate this is not really a great way to run a team. I do however think Darby should start the Milwall game because they'll be a lot riding on that and after the home game KA's head could be elsewhere. Thoughts anyone?Keep Darby in, saw him for the first time on Saturday and he is absolute class in my view. Clearly well versed (as you'd expect) he always looked to do the right thing. A great point on Saturday I thought against easily the best team I have seen at the CG this year. Ref started off ok but went blind somewhere in the second half. As for the boos - totally unacceptable. There will always be some who hide behind the 'I've paid my money so I'm entitled to my opinion' argument but this team and manager in no way warrants a boo-ing
jam1
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1:56pm Mon 22 Mar 10
bradley red 1 wrote:Yeah Dannys had a bit of a nightmare this season really hasn't he!!??????? Pericards attitude? Whats wrong with his attitude? Lastly I just dont understand (and I'm sure most fans are with me on this one) how anyone can critisize anthing - I find it laughable - Its pathetic - Nothing personal Bradley mate
wilson got the sub right this time although he has previously got a few changes wrong earlier in the season,charlie did not get much of a look in with there defence and pericards size did make a bit of difference i am still not convinced by pericards attitude though,come on danny you are a experienced manager and i am surprised you reacted to the boos in the way you have!!every supporter is entitled to say what the hell they like in the stadium negative or positive,austin is a very popular player which created the reaction you got by taking him off!
Is that you Lovesey
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1:56pm Mon 22 Mar 10
largey
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old town robin
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1:59pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Custodian wrote:A good subject to debate. I saw on a Saturday post Manks said he would be back to play this week. I don't think he'll win his shirt back unless Darby gets injured. Yes he has improved since the Malpas era, but I think Danny will want to keep the defence as tight as possible for the run in, given present injury situation in defence, (Lucus, Cuthbert, Morrison and Manks), the three guys that have come in have done marvellous. I think Scott will definitely come straight back in, Lesc is more comfortable at centre back but will move back to left back when Sheehan is not available against Leeds. The Smith Lucus one is a tough one to call, my heart would say Smithy deserves an extended run, but my logic tells me Danny is not into the sentimental side of life and will bring Lucus straight back. Regarding leaving Manks out against Millwall, I assume you guys are refering to Manks racist row with Neil Harris, I would agree with you on that matter, Harris is a good player, keep him quiet and our chances will be improved. Amankwaah's best chance for the immediate games will be to come off the bench as an attacking right sided midfielder if needed. For me his lapses of concentration is a risk to keeping it tight at the back and I would definitely want to see Steve Darby keep his place.
the_gloves wrote: I'm now bored (booed?) of this so want to raise a football related question. Apparently big Kev should be fit again for the weekend and if not then, the Leeds game. Should DW bring him back into the squad or stick with Darby? I think KA offers a lot more going forward (though can do good job defending) while Darby is a more solid defender (whilst on Sat showed he can push forward when required). In an ideal world Darby could play away from home (not in the JT sense) whilst KA could start at home. However, I appreciate this is not really a great way to run a team. I do however think Darby should start the Milwall game because they'll be a lot riding on that and after the home game KA's head could be elsewhere. Thoughts anyone?Darby was really good on Saturday (as he was at Southampton). I think 'Manks' will have a hard job getting back in. He'd been going really well up to the injury but has been a bit off the pace since. I agree about the Millwall game though. That'll be intense.
the_gloves
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2:03pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Oi Den! wrote:Having just watched the goal again I agree with you about Darby prob being slightly at fault though it was a fantastic cross. Think Darby is the better of the 2. He has come in on some tough games so maybe he'll be able to go further forward it later games. I think Kev will prob have to accept that whilst unfortunate his replacement has come in and done a good job so he'll have to work harder to get back in the team - which will hopefully be a good thing all round.
RamsburyRed wrote:Agree Darby is the better of the two. Thought he was at least partly at fault for their goal on Saturday though. He might have lost a yard or two by appealing for offside and looking behind. I notice Wilson said we let the cross come in too quickly.the_gloves wrote: I'm now bored (booed?) of this so want to raise a football related question. Apparently big Kev should be fit again for the weekend and if not then, the Leeds game. Should DW bring him back into the squad or stick with Darby? I think KA offers a lot more going forward (though can do good job defending) while Darby is a more solid defender (whilst on Sat showed he can push forward when required). In an ideal world Darby could play away from home (not in the JT sense) whilst KA could start at home. However, I appreciate this is not really a great way to run a team. I do however think Darby should start the Milwall game because they'll be a lot riding on that and after the home game KA's head could be elsewhere. Thoughts anyone?Keep Darby in, saw him for the first time on Saturday and he is absolute class in my view. Clearly well versed (as you'd expect) he always looked to do the right thing. A great point on Saturday I thought against easily the best team I have seen at the CG this year. Ref started off ok but went blind somewhere in the second half. As for the boos - totally unacceptable. There will always be some who hide behind the 'I've paid my money so I'm entitled to my opinion' argument but this team and manager in no way warrants a boo-ing
hertz
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3:22pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Zaaaaa Booooooooooooo
grim reapers gone
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3:24pm Mon 22 Mar 10
grim reapers gone
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3:43pm Mon 22 Mar 10
stfclondon wrote:stfclondon he"s right who are you to say people are not welcome?. and remember if it wasnt for austin we would have been relagated with revell and hutch. not halfwits/ idiots just love and got a passion for s.t.f.c. bigger than yours i think
Highworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
deal with it. i did not boo and did not hear anyone in the town end boo, i guess you must sit in the madame toussauds stand
Tosh Man
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3:48pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Pewsham Red
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3:57pm Mon 22 Mar 10
M-Y-O-B
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3:58pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Whilst Charlie has been a great find so far it was there for all to see on saturday that he was getting nothing out of thier tall, physical defense, and he drops his head a bit so whatever people think of Pericard it was adding something different to the game and paid off.
Watching Swindon at the moment is the most entertaining it's been for years so support the club, ALL of the players and the staff!!!!
stfclondon
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4:33pm Mon 22 Mar 10
grim reapers gone wrote:Surprise surprise. What took you so long? No discussion of idiots and halfwits is complete without you.
stfclondon wrote:stfclondon he"s right who are you to say people are not welcome?. and remember if it wasnt for austin we would have been relagated with revell and hutch. not halfwits/ idiots just love and got a passion for s.t.f.c. bigger than yours i think deal with it. i did not boo and did not hear anyone in the town end boo, i guess you must sit in the madame toussauds standHighworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
Funny how nobody is prepared to admit to booing. It must be because they've now realised how pathetic it is.
glasred
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4:40pm Mon 22 Mar 10
SirReg
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4:54pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Our job is to support whoever is wearing the shirt.
I think I have booed the team about twice in 40 years - and only after the game when they have been a total disgrace.
swindonmatt
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4:56pm Mon 22 Mar 10
jay.stfc
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5:29pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Redhouse Red wrote:could not have said it better myself
An open letter to to danny Wilson:
Danny,
We (the fans) are also unhappy by the actions of a small group of those who attended the game Saturday and decided to boo following your decision to take off Charlie Austin.
The vast majority of fans appreciate the huge turn around in fortunes you and your team have brought to this club.
Thank you. You are doing a great job and put simply your the best manager Town have had in years.
Regards,
(other forum users sign if you see fit?)
mikek
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5:33pm Mon 22 Mar 10
security word boob-jugs!
Highworth red
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5:41pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Pewsham Red wrote:A few fans booing is not an issue. If you were to call me an 'idiot' and 'not a real fan' to my face, a few fans booing would be the least of your worries.
stfc london - you are spot on, in my opinion. Highworth Red is an idiot if he thinks it isn't an issue if people boo. Of course it is an issue. It is showing dissatisfaction with a decision made by our top quality manager for the good of the team. All this 'I pay my money, I am entitled' nonsnse has got to stop. I've got an idea highworth red - don't pay your money and leave Swindon Town to the real fans. That goes for all of the boo-boys who feel that they can't trust Danny's judgement. If we were in relegation trouble and he had completely meesed things up, then fair enough, but he made the completely correct decision, in my opinion. It is a squad game and he was using his squad - simple as that. And if grim reaper thinks that it is being passionate to boo your own players and manager then he can sod off too.
RamsburyRed
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5:49pm Mon 22 Mar 10
swindonmatt wrote:I hope Vince gets his first Swindon goal soon as I think he just needs a break. Someone on here made the comparison with Jan the Man, and maybe that parallel will work out.
i thought sat the boys played well against a well organised team. i was sat in the dr stand and heard the boo's sounded like 2 me it was coming from the arkells i never booed but my first thought was why take off our main goal threat but wilson got it right because pericard was making the ball stick on the edge of there area. just watched the greer goal sevaral times and what i noticed was every swindon player celebrated the goal except pericard do u think he was pi**ed off becuse of the booing?
Might just make a bet on Vince scoring our play-off winning goal!
therock4u
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6:15pm Mon 22 Mar 10
We should deffo reach the playoff's.
Danny Wilson must be the best manager outside the premiereship. And he is at STFC. He is as much a legend as Charlie Austin, if not more.
tuareg
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6:42pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Granted he is probably the sort of player who can produce something out of nothing. Wasn't convinced by Greer on previous visits but even before goal thought he was immense. Great entertainment
highland robin
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6:44pm Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah
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6:54pm Mon 22 Mar 10
mikek wrote:Whose pair did you have in mind Mike ?
Boo Hoo I'd rather have the "knockers Back". security word boob-jugs!
umpcah
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6:57pm Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:Seriously I look forward to tomorrow`s postings which will be of more interest - perhaps speculation on potential loanees and the recovery of injured players ?
mikek wrote: Boo Hoo I'd rather have the "knockers Back". security word boob-jugs!Whose pair did you have in mind Mike ?
stroudred1959
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7:00pm Mon 22 Mar 10
bongiaz
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7:11pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves
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7:58pm Mon 22 Mar 10
chubbslovesbeer
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8:00pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves wrote:not many leeds fans have turned up what a disgrace
Danny is a guest on sky for the Leeds games. Nothing like getting sky to pay for a scouting trip. Oh heartbreakingly a Leeds player already stretchered off....a few more reds will do nicely.
chubbslovesbeer
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8:02pm Mon 22 Mar 10
chubbslovesbeer wrote:now 1-0 millwall
the_gloves wrote: Danny is a guest on sky for the Leeds games. Nothing like getting sky to pay for a scouting trip. Oh heartbreakingly a Leeds player already stretchered off....a few more reds will do nicely.not many leeds fans have turned up what a disgrace
didntshedoswell
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8:04pm Mon 22 Mar 10
The town are going up. Via a victory at elland road.
stroudred1959
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8:15pm Mon 22 Mar 10
TownEnd D.Romain
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8:21pm Mon 22 Mar 10
stfclondon wrote:HOW MENY BOO'S WERE THERE FROM STFC FANS WHEN malpas WAS IN CHARGE????????....
grim reapers gone wrote:Surprise surprise. What took you so long? No discussion of idiots and halfwits is complete without you. Funny how nobody is prepared to admit to booing. It must be because they've now realised how pathetic it is.stfclondon wrote:stfclondon he"s right who are you to say people are not welcome?. and remember if it wasnt for austin we would have been relagated with revell and hutch. not halfwits/ idiots just love and got a passion for s.t.f.c. bigger than yours i think deal with it. i did not boo and did not hear anyone in the town end boo, i guess you must sit in the madame toussauds standHighworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
We all know he was a pearick BUT he was still are manager..
(or is that different)
Whats done is done,anyway why has this come out 2days after the game,if he was that mad then im sure he would have said something 2 the press after the game
billbst
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8:28pm Mon 22 Mar 10
I really want us to beat Hartlypuddle. The game down here was awful and we have played so poorly against them. I agree with the other posters who have said that there are some challenging decisions if all are fit again. One is that we can only have 5 of 6 loanees involved on the day. Darby/ Manks, Cuthbert/Lecse, etc to settle. Great to have the choice. Glad its not me having to live with the decisions. Much easier to sit and criticise.
the_gloves
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8:29pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves
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8:34pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves wrote:By pundits I mean commentators. I,m not having a go at Danny. Honest. Nor am I booing.
I don't know if its just me but does anyone else get irratated with commentry when Leeds are on TV. The pundits always seem suprised that Leeds don't just turn up and win because their a big club in a little league. They,ve been here for a number of years now and are exactly where they deserve to be.
mikek
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8:45pm Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:Hi umpcah how are you my friend.
umpcah wrote:Seriously I look forward to tomorrow`s postings which will be of more interest - perhaps speculation on potential loanees and the recovery of injured players ?mikek wrote: Boo Hoo I'd rather have the "knockers Back". security word boob-jugs!Whose pair did you have in mind Mike ?
What shall we talk about and before you start the "B"word is now banned.Agree that tomorrow hopefully should be about something else as all the other stuff about B**ing has just got a bit pants and at the end of the day its all about personal opinions. All I know is we should all be one big team together and support our wonderful manager. Not sure what result I want from Leeds and Millwall but suppose a draw might be good. I enjoyed some good banter with Saints fans last week although one or two of them got quite abusive and one called me an "inbred" I mean I can't help it if Ive got six toes.
Now back to drawing up that list for who's "knockers" I would like.
grim reapers gone
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9:01pm Mon 22 Mar 10
stfclondon wrote:i enjoyed the game but i suppose you was the king twaaat who booed the ref?never a penalty get a life you deluded absent minded twaaat. im just saying freedom of speech, he can say wot he wants, it was a valid post by highworthred wether i agree or dont. still tell me why he"s not welcome on this site twaaat?you never answered it????????????
grim reapers gone wrote:Surprise surprise. What took you so long? No discussion of idiots and halfwits is complete without you. Funny how nobody is prepared to admit to booing. It must be because they've now realised how pathetic it is.stfclondon wrote:stfclondon he"s right who are you to say people are not welcome?. and remember if it wasnt for austin we would have been relagated with revell and hutch. not halfwits/ idiots just love and got a passion for s.t.f.c. bigger than yours i think deal with it. i did not boo and did not hear anyone in the town end boo, i guess you must sit in the madame toussauds standHighworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
wilson by his own admission got it wrong against m/k plastics
Oi Den!
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9:06pm Mon 22 Mar 10
TownEnd D.Romain wrote:Well said. Didn't hear too many complaints when Malpas was being subjected to constant vile personal abuse - far worse than Saturday's heat of the moment stuff. Some people might be amazed to learn that Leeds fans have been booing tonight and at other times recently. Parkinson's had the same at Charlton. I could write the tabloid headline myself now: FOOTBALL FANS GET A LITTLE UPSET FOR A FEW MINUTES SHOCK
stfclondon wrote:HOW MENY BOO'S WERE THERE FROM STFC FANS WHEN malpas WAS IN CHARGE????????.... We all know he was a pearick BUT he was still are manager.. (or is that different) Whats done is done,anyway why has this come out 2days after the game,if he was that mad then im sure he would have said something 2 the press after the gamegrim reapers gone wrote:Surprise surprise. What took you so long? No discussion of idiots and halfwits is complete without you. Funny how nobody is prepared to admit to booing. It must be because they've now realised how pathetic it is.stfclondon wrote:stfclondon he"s right who are you to say people are not welcome?. and remember if it wasnt for austin we would have been relagated with revell and hutch. not halfwits/ idiots just love and got a passion for s.t.f.c. bigger than yours i think deal with it. i did not boo and did not hear anyone in the town end boo, i guess you must sit in the madame toussauds standHighworth red wrote: Why should it be an issue if a few boo's rang out. Charlie is our new hero and a few fans were a bit frustrated when he was taken off. Football is all about opinions, and not all are the same. You pay your ticket money and you are entitled to make your views known. I didn't boo, although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to bring Vince on, but it worked and Danny is paid to make these decisions. Just don't grizzle about it Danny when a few let there feelings known, it doesn't mean we know anything about management, we just have our own opinions. Those that did boo are NOT idiots, they love the club just as much any other fan.No, you're wrong. They are complete idiots and I said as much (and plenty more) to one of them on Saturday. We're supposed to be Swindon fans, not just Charlie Austin fans. It's up to the rest of us to show these halfwits that they are not welcome any more - support the team or stay away, simple as that.
didntshedoswell
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9:14pm Mon 22 Mar 10
stroudred1959 wrote:Away at millwall last game of the season for 2nd spot. What a finish that would be. I can't get to many games but I'll do everything in my power to get to this one!
At the rate things are going could be Millwall v us last game of the season winner takes 2nd automatic promotion spot sqeaky bum time!
stfc charlie stfc
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9:32pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Roger_Smart
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9:37pm Mon 22 Mar 10
the_gloves
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9:48pm Mon 22 Mar 10
Roger_Smart wrote:This is shaping up to be a cracking end to the season. I think I said a few months back 'I hope we go to Milwall with our fate sealed not needing anything'. Now, what I wouldn't give for that to be a decider for the autos. I have honestly thought the autos might be a step to far but now. Seeing the way Leeds are playing and we are playing we are right in there.
With Millwall 2-0 up at Leeds it looks like a straight race for 2nd place now. We trail Leeds by 4, Millwall by 1, Charlton by goal difference and lead Colchester by 4 with 9 to play. Game on!
TownEnd D.Romain
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9:51pm Mon 22 Mar 10
mancrobin
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10:28pm Mon 22 Mar 10
umpcah
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7:45am Tue 23 Mar 10
mancrobin wrote:Go and confess properly !
I admit I booed the 2-4 home defeat by Rotherham in '74. I regret it now, it was the heat of the moment.
peatmoor pirate
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2:03pm Tue 23 Mar 10
ciclosporindorset wrote:What are You on? Swindon through and through here.
Dear peatmore pirate, I take it you support Torquay? The layman would expect the manager to make changes when he deems it needed. End of story.
If you bother to actually read my post you will find I was clearly supporting Danny Wilson.
You had too much cider or something?
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peatmoor pirate says...
6:48am Mon 22 Mar 10
All i can say to Danny is he should have seen what it was like when Maurice Malpas was here - now that was booing lol