TALKS to break the deadlock over Andrew Fitton's proposed Swindon Town takeover continued late into last night - as two more names were linked with the vacant manager's role at the County Ground.

Ramsbury-based Fitton headed straight into meetings with club owner Sir Seton Wills' team, after jetting back from the United States in an attempt to end the impasse over his offer.

Fitton told the Swindon Advertiser yesterday that several problems surrounding the deal still needed to be "hammered out'' - taking them past the original November 30 deadline he had set for the process to be completed by.

It is understood that the sticking points are last-minute amendments requested to the original offer.

Fitton, who has expressed disappointment at the length of time the deal was dragging out, was expected to be in the stands for this afternoon's FA Cup second round clash with Forest Green Rovers (3pm), as supporters planned protests over the ongoing crisis.

Town director Bob Holt, who was not present at yesterday's meeting, said he was "waiting by the phone for news'' from the major shareholder Wills.

Meanwhile, two further candidates emerged as possible replacements for the departed Paul Sturrock, as Swindon Advertiser readers voted in their hundreds in our Next Town Manager' poll.

The Advertiser understands that Bury boss Chris Casper and ex-Preston chief Paul Simpson could also be interested in the post vacated by Sturrock.

Casper has emerged as a new candidate, having done well on a limited budget at Gigg Lane and could be ready to make the step up to League One.

Former Carlisle and Rochdale chief Simpson is available, having only recently parted company with Championship Preston North End.

Nearly 1000 votes were cast in the first few hours of our poll to choose Town's next manager, with four names clearly out in front.

Supporters can continue to vote at today's game between 1-3pm, via our special booth on the corner of the Arkells Stand next to the Town End at the County Ground, or via our website http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/poll (See panel below).

The results will be announced in Tuesday's Swindon Advertiser.