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Town close in on deal for midfielder despite change of manager at Tottenham
6:00am Saturday 7th July 2012 in Local By Sam Morshead
Town close in on deal for midfielder despite change of manager at Tottenham
PAOLO Di Canio has revealed that Swindon Town are making progress in their attempts to bring Tottenham’s John Bostock to the County Ground, insisting the recent change of manager at White Hart Lane has not hampered the Robins’ chances of landing the midfielder on a long-term loan.
Bostock impressed Di Canio during a six-week stay with Town towards the back end of last season, and the Italian has stressed throughout the summer that he would be keen to bring him back to Wiltshire for the upcoming League One campaign.
Spurs recently replaced boss Harry Redknapp with ex-Chelsea chief Andre Villas-Boas, leading some to believe any potential deal for the former Crystal Palace youngster could be on the rocks.
But Di Canio emphasised that that is not the case, and he went as far as to suggest Swindon are actually closing in on a deal for the 20-year-old.
“We are waiting because they changed their manager. Now Villas-Boas is to sign but normally it’s the club that decides,” he said.
“The responsible man for the academy (Tim Sherwood), I played many times against him and he is a good guy and I spoke to him and I’m still in contact with him.
“Apparently we made a step forward, apparently, but there is nothing on paper. We have to wait and obviously if we have a chance then I would have him.”
One of the major draws of signing Bostock, in Di Canio’s eyes, is his versatility.
Town have been operating a 4-4-2 system for the majority of Di Canio’s reign, but the Swindon boss said having the Spurs starlet available to him would mean he could tinker with his formation.
“He gives me an extra option more than everyone up front, to play with a different system during the season,” he said.
“This season we will maintain our identity, which is 4-2-4 when we’re attacking and then we can play with 4-4-2. But during the game I’d like to integrate into the system another way to attack and to defend, for example 4-3-1-2.
“I hope he can come but obviously I don’t want him just for this because he can play as a second striker. I convinced him last year to play two or three games second striker and he did very well.
“The only negative thing is that he couldn’t join us now. That would have been very good for him because he was a bit heavy last year. With us he should have a fantastic physical condition.
“He’s very young, he’s full of energy, he’s a powerful guy – you can imagine with three or four kilos less and fast pace he would be a very good player in League One.”
Comments(46)
california andy
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6:47am Sat 7 Jul 12
London Red
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6:55am Sat 7 Jul 12
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I don't think we need a GK - I know some do and see why - but not for me
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Squad would be:
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GK
Fodderingham
Bedwell
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Def
Caddis
Thompson
Smith
McEveley
Cibbochi
Macca
Flint
Devera
Troy
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Midfield
Ritchie
Roberts
Rooney
Navarro
Risser
Ferry
Miller
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Forwards
Benson
Collins
Williams
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Uility Attackers
RDV
Bostock
Storey
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Youths
C.Thompson
L.Thompson
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Very balanced and good blend of youth and experience
the wizard
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6:59am Sat 7 Jul 12
Big IF but IF we do get him as second striker, thats will certainly warm up the competition between the others who fancy their chances.
London Red
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7:06am Sat 7 Jul 12
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How about him for another Keeper if people want one - surely he should push Fodders
dreamofacleansheet2
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7:15am Sat 7 Jul 12
Got a feeling this is going to be a huge season. Can't wait.
London Red
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7:57am Sat 7 Jul 12
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Really can't see him staying at Spurs if AVB is going on a £50m spending spree - including lots of midfield and forwards
London Red
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8:16am Sat 7 Jul 12
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He is clearly looking forward to the challenge and determined to step up which is great news
ya mums got facial hair
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8:25am Sat 7 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:do weight watchers do cakes with icing on top?
Icing on the cake.
Rebel_phish
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8:42am Sat 7 Jul 12
Others beware, under-estimate us at your peril.
TheDukeOfBanbury
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8:45am Sat 7 Jul 12
Wow.
TheDibbs
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9:09am Sat 7 Jul 12
stokes_stfc
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9:11am Sat 7 Jul 12
London Red wrote:when you list the team like this it looks very well balanced, with good quality, and about the right size. And with regards to your other post, how can Richard Wright say he's not settling in after just 1 week?! that is absolutely ridiculous. Imagine if some of our new boys said after this italy trip that they're a bit homesick so will be leaving the club!
Icing is right - I think he is all that is needed
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I don't think we need a GK - I know some do and see why - but not for me
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Squad would be:
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GK
Fodderingham
Bedwell
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Def
Caddis
Thompson
Smith
McEveley
Cibbochi
Macca
Flint
Devera
Troy
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Midfield
Ritchie
Roberts
Rooney
Navarro
Risser
Ferry
Miller
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Forwards
Benson
Collins
Williams
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Uility Attackers
RDV
Bostock
Storey
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Youths
C.Thompson
L.Thompson
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Very balanced and good blend of youth and experience
umpcah
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9:35am Sat 7 Jul 12
the wizard
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9:49am Sat 7 Jul 12
ya mums got facial hair wrote:LOL, and probably they do, and fruit juice.
the wizard wrote:do weight watchers do cakes with icing on top?
Icing on the cake.
BromhamRed
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9:56am Sat 7 Jul 12
I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).
TheDukeOfBanbury
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10:40am Sat 7 Jul 12
BromhamRed wrote:With you here. No way will we not go into the season without another keeper.
Richard Wright said he was struggling to settle away from his family in East Anglia, so I doubt a move to Swindon is any better for him. Also, I don't want a player who bottles it after a weeks training! I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).
If Fods got injured in the warm up and we were away at the likes of Sheff Utd not sure if Bedwell is ready to step up to the plate.
If we can get Bostock in and another keeper.......then we are ready.
Stratton Red
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10:46am Sat 7 Jul 12
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Jury's still out for me...
London Red
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11:01am Sat 7 Jul 12
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Bostock was MOTM by a country mile and the team were exceptional that day
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He showed plenty of upper body strength in that game holding players off with ease
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What he needed was to learn positional awareness and timing and direction of runs - as PdC was bellowing at him all the time about this
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That's not a criticism as it is a new position so expected - but if he joins post Italy he will still have plenty of time to have that drilled into him
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He'll just have to do some extra running to catch up with the rest of the lads
jam1
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11:02am Sat 7 Jul 12
Robfm_is_wrong_because
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11:33am Sat 7 Jul 12
We will not sign a keeper.... If we get into an 'Emergency' situation, I can see us signing that ex-con fella as an emergency keeper.
LeGod
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11:42am Sat 7 Jul 12
Old-Stager, Hilperton
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11:54am Sat 7 Jul 12
Also, we definitely need an experienced deputy goalkeeper to cover any injury or suspension to Fodders, especially as we are now back to the sensible 7 subs situation.
Mondeaux
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12:08pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:I thought that Risser was supposed to be an emergency 'keeper.
John Bostock looked poor at Wembley, but after a few weeks of Paolo's fitness regime he looked absolute class against Port Vale, and I hope he signs for us.
Also, we definitely need an experienced deputy goalkeeper to cover any injury or suspension to Fodders, especially as we are now back to the sensible 7 subs situation.
I seem to remember that someone posted, this time last year, that he was half-way decent in goal (or was it gaol?).
Steve. Brentford
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12:25pm Sat 7 Jul 12
London Red wrote:Your fantastic LR that's exactly what you said after the friendly, i really don't know how you manage to be right all the time. ;) hahaha
Anyone seen Rooney's interview on the BBC - exactly what I said after the friendly!
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He is clearly looking forward to the challenge and determined to step up which is great news
ctown_red
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12:46pm Sat 7 Jul 12
1st team 2nd team
Fodders Bedwell
Caddis N.Thompson
Flint A-Henville
McCormack Devera
McEveley Cibbochi
Ritchie De Vita
Ferry Miller
Navarro Risser
Roberts Rooney
Collins Williams
Bostock Benson
Both teams look really strong especially the 4 strikers. PDC is building whats looks like a very competitive squad with all players capable of making and staying in first XI
DarrenSTFCRomain
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12:48pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:ITS VERY EASY ????
London Red wrote: Anyone seen Rooney's interview on the BBC - exactly what I said after the friendly! . He is clearly looking forward to the challenge and determined to step up which is great newsYour fantastic LR that's exactly what you said after the friendly, i really don't know how you manage to be right all the time. ;) hahaha
London Red
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1:19pm Sat 7 Jul 12
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I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year
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But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival?
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Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one above
Wilesy
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1:59pm Sat 7 Jul 12
If not we need one who is.
With 7 subs it would be folly to not have one on the bench.
macca.y
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3:01pm Sat 7 Jul 12
ctown_red wrote:I wonder if the boss will play the two teams above against each other in a training or maybe at the open day. fifteen mins each way. be interesting to see the result. even one formation against the other formation the boss May use this season
if we sign Bostock which i think we will, our squad should be complete. Bedwell is highly thought of at the club and am sure he can and will step up to plate if needed or required. In all areas of pitch we have at least 2 players for each position and could field 2 completly different teams as shown in the friendly the other day. i feel both teams could compete well in league 1 on their own.
1st team 2nd team
Fodders Bedwell
Caddis N.Thompson
Flint A-Henville
McCormack Devera
McEveley Cibbochi
Ritchie De Vita
Ferry Miller
Navarro Risser
Roberts Rooney
Collins Williams
Bostock Benson
Both teams look really strong especially the 4 strikers. PDC is building whats looks like a very competitive squad with all players capable of making and staying in first XI
DarrenSTFCRomain
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3:53pm Sat 7 Jul 12
London Red wrote:But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival? .
Steve - just thought the responses were a tad harsh - now we have the player himself saying it . I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year . But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival? . Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one above
NO
old town robin
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3:54pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Robfm_is_wrong_becauRobfin, No your not the only one, thought the same myself. Don't think anyone would disagree that McCormick has been a good keeper before his criminal offence. Sooner or later he will and should be able to play again, maybe for the moment is not the right time as there is too much controvery and it's best for all concerned he just continues with his rehab.
se wrote:
Am I the only one who see's it?
We will not sign a keeper.... If we get into an 'Emergency' situation, I can see us signing that ex-con fella as an emergency keeper.
On another thought I did read somewhere our Italian goalkeeper coach is still up to it for div 1, so maybe we could register him as extra cover to Bedwell for the time being
old town robin
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4:05pm Sat 7 Jul 12
London Red wrote:Agree LR he was MotM against PV, based on that showing I really hope he returns to the CG, especially as Magera is no longer with us, we need a player able to sit just behind the target or fox in the box striker and link up with the midfield.
Stratton did you not see PV?
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Bostock was MOTM by a country mile and the team were exceptional that day
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He showed plenty of upper body strength in that game holding players off with ease
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What he needed was to learn positional awareness and timing and direction of runs - as PdC was bellowing at him all the time about this
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That's not a criticism as it is a new position so expected - but if he joins post Italy he will still have plenty of time to have that drilled into him
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He'll just have to do some extra running to catch up with the rest of the lads
If I have a concern with him, I think he needs to add some goals to his portfolio to go with his ability to provide the assist. Think with a bit more confidence and luck he could have actually have scored 2 or 3 that day.
If as we all hope, he comes here, think it'll be the bench to start with, but expect him when fit to make an impact when his chance comes.
LeGod
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4:36pm Sat 7 Jul 12
Oxon-Red
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9:48pm Sat 7 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Duke,
BromhamRed wrote: Richard Wright said he was struggling to settle away from his family in East Anglia, so I doubt a move to Swindon is any better for him. Also, I don't want a player who bottles it after a weeks training! I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).With you here. No way will we not go into the season without another keeper. If Fods got injured in the warm up and we were away at the likes of Sheff Utd not sure if Bedwell is ready to step up to the plate. If we can get Bostock in and another keeper.......then we are ready.
When will Bedwell be ready to step up ?
I just feel sometimes that young lads are written-off by us fans simply because they are young. Maybe we should judge them when they have played a few times. After all Wes is only a couple of years older.
Paolo may consider him adequate cover. He has been kept on while Mark Scott, who has made an impression on loan (admittedly in lower leagues), has moved on.
I would also hate to see another talented lad from the youth team leave without being able show what he is capable of.
COYMR
Steve. Brentford
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12:32am Sun 8 Jul 12
London Red wrote:Only playing James, as it goes i would like to see Rooney up the anti and push himself to produce (consistently) the level that PDC and others (including myself) think he is capable of, fingers crossed eh.
Steve - just thought the responses were a tad harsh - now we have the player himself saying it
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I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year
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But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival?
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Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one above
ROONEY ROONEY ROONEY
DarrenSTFCRomain
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1:15am Sun 8 Jul 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:TART
London Red wrote: Steve - just thought the responses were a tad harsh - now we have the player himself saying it . I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year . But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival? . Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one aboveOnly playing James, as it goes i would like to see Rooney up the anti and push himself to produce (consistently) the level that PDC and others (including myself) think he is capable of, fingers crossed eh. ROONEY ROONEY ROONEY
TheDukeOfBanbury
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9:22am Sun 8 Jul 12
Oxon-Red wrote:Good point. I am only coming from the angle that he has not featured in any competitive football league games.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Duke,
BromhamRed wrote: Richard Wright said he was struggling to settle away from his family in East Anglia, so I doubt a move to Swindon is any better for him. Also, I don't want a player who bottles it after a weeks training! I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).With you here. No way will we not go into the season without another keeper. If Fods got injured in the warm up and we were away at the likes of Sheff Utd not sure if Bedwell is ready to step up to the plate. If we can get Bostock in and another keeper.......then we are ready.
When will Bedwell be ready to step up ?
I just feel sometimes that young lads are written-off by us fans simply because they are young. Maybe we should judge them when they have played a few times. After all Wes is only a couple of years older.
Paolo may consider him adequate cover. He has been kept on while Mark Scott, who has made an impression on loan (admittedly in lower leagues), has moved on.
I would also hate to see another talented lad from the youth team leave without being able show what he is capable of.
COYMR
Would like to see him play in some first to see if he is up to it. Maybe JPT and some friendlies or loans.
Yes you could argue Charlie Austin coming straight in and thus if he is good enough then maybe he is ready. Keepers though are unique and one off positions. If he came in and made a mistake I would hate our fans to be on his back.
These are the only reasons. However if PDC states he is excellent, mature and ready then that would be good enough for me.
I still think he will get another keeper in for cover.
35yrRED
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10:00am Sun 8 Jul 12
Oxon-Red
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10:15am Sun 8 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Can't argue with your reply though I would say that sometimes young players should be cut a bit of slack early in their careers, especially goalkeepers.
Oxon-Red wrote:Good point. I am only coming from the angle that he has not featured in any competitive football league games. Would like to see him play in some first to see if he is up to it. Maybe JPT and some friendlies or loans. Yes you could argue Charlie Austin coming straight in and thus if he is good enough then maybe he is ready. Keepers though are unique and one off positions. If he came in and made a mistake I would hate our fans to be on his back. These are the only reasons. However if PDC states he is excellent, mature and ready then that would be good enough for me. I still think he will get another keeper in for cover.TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Duke, When will Bedwell be ready to step up ? I just feel sometimes that young lads are written-off by us fans simply because they are young. Maybe we should judge them when they have played a few times. After all Wes is only a couple of years older. Paolo may consider him adequate cover. He has been kept on while Mark Scott, who has made an impression on loan (admittedly in lower leagues), has moved on. I would also hate to see another talented lad from the youth team leave without being able show what he is capable of. COYMRBromhamRed wrote: Richard Wright said he was struggling to settle away from his family in East Anglia, so I doubt a move to Swindon is any better for him. Also, I don't want a player who bottles it after a weeks training! I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).With you here. No way will we not go into the season without another keeper. If Fods got injured in the warm up and we were away at the likes of Sheff Utd not sure if Bedwell is ready to step up to the plate. If we can get Bostock in and another keeper.......then we are ready.
A good example is the keeper that played for Port Vale at the promotion party. He was young, made a few mistakes and played in his debut (I think) at the County Ground in a 6-0 defeat about 4 seasons ago. However they stuck with him and he is now their No1.
He is not as good as Wes and he must hate the CG but none of the goals were down to errors on his part.
We all have to start somewhere so if Paolo doesn't sign another keeper he must believe in Bedwell and I applaud that.
COYMR
Steve. Brentford
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11:43am Sun 8 Jul 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Shut it b1tch,ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Steve. Brentford wrote:TART
London Red wrote: Steve - just thought the responses were a tad harsh - now we have the player himself saying it . I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year . But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival? . Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one aboveOnly playing James, as it goes i would like to see Rooney up the anti and push himself to produce (consistently) the level that PDC and others (including myself) think he is capable of, fingers crossed eh. ROONEY ROONEY ROONEY
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hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh me forking head, i have left my motor somewhere in Maidenhead and they have closed the M4 right where i live, traffic everywhere, to top that Ive got a head like a pickled gherkin,never ever will i touch alcohol again.I was surprised when i see i had posted this last night
8o) only popped out to see a mate at Farlows lake at 10.30am, my Mrs don't seem to happy today either; not sure whats upset her but at least i know it cant be anything Ive done, as i wasn't here,was i.
TheDukeOfBanbury
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12:40pm Sun 8 Jul 12
Fed up as I couldn't get to the Teme yesterday due to the Rain. I wanted Rain but not this much.
So wife and kids had to put up with me moaning yesterday.
Steve. Brentford
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1:09pm Sun 8 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Haha, i blamed the rain as well Duke, couldn't hold bottom on the Tidal Thames with a 3-4oz lead so had to find alternative entertainment.Roll on the Football season at least if you cant get any fishing you have the footie to break up the weekend. Off to Canada in a couple of days so the ST Lawrence river will be my destination. Rough and tough old life innit :O)
Red card Steve :)
Fed up as I couldn't get to the Teme yesterday due to the Rain. I wanted Rain but not this much.
So wife and kids had to put up with me moaning yesterday.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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1:10pm Sun 8 Jul 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:They always get unhappy when were not home
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Shut it b1tch,ahhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh me forking head, i have left my motor somewhere in Maidenhead and they have closed the M4 right where i live, traffic everywhere, to top that Ive got a head like a pickled gherkin,never ever will i touch alcohol again.I was surprised when i see i had posted this last night 8o) only popped out to see a mate at Farlows lake at 10.30am, my Mrs don't seem to happy today either; not sure whats upset her but at least i know it cant be anything Ive done, as i wasn't here,was i.Steve. Brentford wrote:TARTLondon Red wrote: Steve - just thought the responses were a tad harsh - now we have the player himself saying it . I was never trying to say that as he scored a hat-trick against Verona XI would mean he would be L1 player of the year . But did no one else see the report and think that Rooney has responded to Roberts arrival? . Was just trying to start a debate - bit like the Bostock one aboveOnly playing James, as it goes i would like to see Rooney up the anti and push himself to produce (consistently) the level that PDC and others (including myself) think he is capable of, fingers crossed eh. ROONEY ROONEY ROONEY
BUT ONLY AT WEEKENDS...
BUT come monday to friday we can stay out up to 12 hours a day,THEN when we get home its..
Did have you had a good day..
Dinner wont be long...
Do you wont a early night and all that shat..
WE CANT WIN CAN WE
forzaswindon12
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5:54pm Sun 8 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:bostock will be a good signing to bolster midfield (not striker) as not convinced miller will be anything more than a bit part player from what Ive read so an extra midfield player is definitely needed with smith and cox on there way out.
BromhamRed wrote:With you here. No way will we not go into the season without another keeper.
Richard Wright said he was struggling to settle away from his family in East Anglia, so I doubt a move to Swindon is any better for him. Also, I don't want a player who bottles it after a weeks training! I personally think we need another GK as with 7 subs there will be one on the bench every week and if Foderingham was sent off or injured i'm not sure Bedwell will be ready (yet).
If Fods got injured in the warm up and we were away at the likes of Sheff Utd not sure if Bedwell is ready to step up to the plate.
If we can get Bostock in and another keeper.......then we are ready.
Also not having a moan here we look strong, but I do think we could do with at least 1 more good striker before the season starts, as we only have three, unless storey is counted as being a striker.
Psychedelic Syd
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11:48am Mon 9 Jul 12
the wizard says...
6:08am Sat 7 Jul 12