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Cox vows to fight for shirt (From Swindon Advertiser)
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Cox vows to fight for shirt
6:00am Monday 28th May 2012 in npower League Two Table & Results By Andy Warren
Cox vows to fight for shirt
MIDFIELDER Lee Cox is determined to do everything he can to avoid becoming the forgotten man of the Swindon Town squad.
The former Leicester youngster made seven appearances after joining Town for £50,000 from Inverness Caledonian Thistle in March, but only two were starts.
Cox was not involved in Paolo Di Canio’s side again after the 2-0 defeat away at Crewe in March, but he is determined to force his way back into the Italian’s plans during pre-season.
“At times this season it was frustrating for me because I wanted to play a lot more than I did, because every player just wants to play games,” he said.
“I was out the side a while which was frustrating, but the manager did not say much to me about why, because it is up to me to make sure I am performing well in training.
“You have spells like that in football, but you need to not get down about it and carry on doing your job.
“I want to come back and have a good pre-season and be fit, because I want to show that I deserve to be here and that I can offer something here.
“I want to be in the starting team every week because I am a determined man, and I want to be knocking on the door and show exactly what I can do and I will do everything I can to do that..
“As a footballer you need to show everything you are capable of in every training session.”
Despite the disappointment of not being involved for much of the season, Cox is still glad he swapped the SPL for the County Ground.
“Getting the move to Swindon was great because they are a massive club, and I am really pleased that I chose to come here,” he said.
“I was able to be part of a promotion winning side which was a great experience for me, and everyone did well throughout the season to make sure we won the title.
“It was a bit hard trying to get involved in the celebrations when you have not been involved in the game when the title was won, but everyone is together here and it has been amazing.
“I can’t wait for the new season to start so we can test ourselves at a higher level.”
Comments(76)
London Red
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6:47am Mon 28 May 12
Stilloyal
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6:49am Mon 28 May 12
Lazaat
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7:16am Mon 28 May 12
Stilloyal
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7:40am Mon 28 May 12
Lazaat wrote:Stop worrying Laz, Paolo is back this week and it'll be business as usual.
Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.
More experienced managers have been linked with the clubs you have mentioned and I'm certain that they would get the nod over Paolo.
I'm sure also that J.W will stay, the L.M story will fade away a little over the next few weeks . I think that less said soonest mended applies to that story. Fans will be more concerned with imminent signings now although there may be one or two that will try to keep this story going.
Since 1950
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7:45am Mon 28 May 12
London Red wrote:Thought it was my computer. Haven't been able to get on via internet explorer at all for ages. Managed to get on on Friday using mozilla.
Word of warning site playing up again - looks like not posting, gives server error message - but is actually posting in the background
old town robin
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8:00am Mon 28 May 12
London Red wrote:LR, they were never on the pitch together, the 2 games he started was along side Smith and the 5 sub appearances he replaced Ferry.
Did we actually see Cox with Ferry?
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I remember him with Smith - which didn't work - but can not remember him and Ferry
Haven't seen enogh of him to really judge his worth, but I think Paolo sees him more of a creative midfielder if he is the understudy to Ferry, but unfortunately didn't get to see too much of that from him.
35yrRED
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8:15am Mon 28 May 12
Lazaat wrote:On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment.
Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.
PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news....
Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!!
Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!!
Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-)
COYR's
Lazaat
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8:17am Mon 28 May 12
Stilloyal wrote:Thanks M8, after all the nonsense lately I'm starting to get paranoid!
Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.Stop worrying Laz, Paolo is back this week and it'll be business as usual. More experienced managers have been linked with the clubs you have mentioned and I'm certain that they would get the nod over Paolo. I'm sure also that J.W will stay, the L.M story will fade away a little over the next few weeks . I think that less said soonest mended applies to that story. Fans will be more concerned with imminent signings now although there may be one or two that will try to keep this story going.
ecklington
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8:18am Mon 28 May 12
Since 1950 wrote:I've found Mozilla works flawlessly for me, ditched Internet Explorer ages ago. Mozilla or Safari both work fine for me.
London Red wrote:Thought it was my computer. Haven't been able to get on via internet explorer at all for ages. Managed to get on on Friday using mozilla.
Word of warning site playing up again - looks like not posting, gives server error message - but is actually posting in the background
Lazaat
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8:20am Mon 28 May 12
35yrRED wrote:According to that rumour site Paolo is going to Oxford and taking half the Swindon team with him LOL.
Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment. PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news.... Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!! Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!! Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-) COYR's
toshman
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8:23am Mon 28 May 12
International Robin2
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8:47am Mon 28 May 12
billbst
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8:59am Mon 28 May 12
Oi Den!
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9:06am Mon 28 May 12
Oi Den!
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9:06am Mon 28 May 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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9:09am Mon 28 May 12
Lazaat wrote:Stop posting rumours.
35yrRED wrote:According to that rumour site Paolo is going to Oxford and taking half the Swindon team with him LOL.Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment. PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news.... Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!! Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!! Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-) COYR's
As we speak Paolo will be announced later today as No 2 at Rotherham. Working under Steve Evans the most admired Man in football. ;)
M.Dobbo
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9:10am Mon 28 May 12
Williams, signs this week from Yeovil.
Swap deals in the pipeline----
O'Kane from Torquay for Bodin.
Pack from Cheltenham for Risser. Watch this space ! !
London Red
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9:11am Mon 28 May 12
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At present it is either fantasy world (not even including Drogba who is on it) or not that inspiring
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Fantasy would include Ricardo Fuller, Alan Smith, Emile Heskey or Peter Lovenkrands
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Through to your less inspiring signings like Clinton Morrison
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Don't know what happened to him but since moving to Wednesday his goals dried up!
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137 in around 450 prior and only 10 in 70 post!
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Connelly and Scotland are not on there yet - but still think they would be great additions
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Midfield is looking interesting / complex as we seem to have a lot but not really any potenet combinations
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I still would like McCann - then again he has been banned for Drink Driving - so if LM can not sign then I'm guessing the masses would (or is that should) be against him
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Sam Clingan from Coventry could be an even better signing - proper defensive midfielder, only 28, 31 International Caps for N.Ireland and no off field mistermeaners
the don69
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9:29am Mon 28 May 12
the wizard
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10:07am Mon 28 May 12
Some good points, although I thought you used to be a fan of Morrison, maybe he would start scoring again under a different management ?
I see Pompey are slowly releasing players now as well, obviously the wage bill will have to be trimmed, so maybe some good guys there to be had. Ritchie would know most of them so could be a good ambassador for the club in that direction.
As you say the list for forwards is variable, but I would suspect Wray and PdC will have probably put together a wish list anyway. I just hope this week is a better week and football and players are the only focus.
the wizard
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10:19am Mon 28 May 12
I heard that Comazzi was linked to that scandal as well, but only interviewed and I've not seen anything else since.
Stilloyal
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10:22am Mon 28 May 12
the don69 wrote:Along with the ex Town player who was questioned by police last week. Forget his name but one of Paolo's failures.
Big Storm Brewing in Italian Football!Paolo's Beloved Lazio under investigation for match fixing,their Captain arrested just reading about it now!!!!!!!
the don69
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10:43am Mon 28 May 12
Stilloyal wrote:Yep that's right chaps!and 19 players houses have been raided by the Police!they think there was wide-spread match fixing in the top league,with huge cash payments to players!!!!!!!!
the don69 wrote:Along with the ex Town player who was questioned by police last week. Forget his name but one of Paolo's failures.
Big Storm Brewing in Italian Football!Paolo's Beloved Lazio under investigation for match fixing,their Captain arrested just reading about it now!!!!!!!
Stilloyal
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11:01am Mon 28 May 12
the don69 wrote:A little bit de ja vu, same thing happened just a few years ago with some big teams getting relegated because of match fixing.
Stilloyal wrote:Yep that's right chaps!and 19 players houses have been raided by the Police!they think there was wide-spread match fixing in the top league,with huge cash payments to players!!!!!!!!the don69 wrote: Big Storm Brewing in Italian Football!Paolo's Beloved Lazio under investigation for match fixing,their Captain arrested just reading about it now!!!!!!!Along with the ex Town player who was questioned by police last week. Forget his name but one of Paolo's failures.
Couldn't happen here could it ? Well it did in the 60's with three players getting put away including ex Town centre forward David "Bronco" Lane.
I think it's more than possible icould happen here especially with all the foreign players , and before anyone starts I'm not being racist. We had a little problem not so long back with Liverpool stopper Grobbelar accused of taking bribes. When you see some of the soft goals he let in you do have to wonder.
I hope we can keep our game clean, it's bad enough with all the diving and conning of referee's.
35yrRED
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11:11am Mon 28 May 12
Lazaat wrote:HAHA!! I know....but the Oxford trolls are so easy to pick out it's no fun any more!!!
35yrRED wrote:According to that rumour site Paolo is going to Oxford and taking half the Swindon team with him LOL.
Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment. PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news.... Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!! Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!! Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-) COYR's
35yrRED
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11:17am Mon 28 May 12
the wizard wrote:Good post Wizard, I don't think Morrison would have become a bad player just like that, Under another regime / style I reckon he would find his form again. I was watching the Pompey situation as well...it's going to be interesting to see who else leaves...
LR,
Some good points, although I thought you used to be a fan of Morrison, maybe he would start scoring again under a different management ?
I see Pompey are slowly releasing players now as well, obviously the wage bill will have to be trimmed, so maybe some good guys there to be had. Ritchie would know most of them so could be a good ambassador for the club in that direction.
As you say the list for forwards is variable, but I would suspect Wray and PdC will have probably put together a wish list anyway. I just hope this week is a better week and football and players are the only focus.
As for the focus this week...I hope you are right...It's nice to read the posts on here this morning!!!
35yrRED
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11:20am Mon 28 May 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Gasp!!! You beat me to it!!! but did you know that Paolo will be taking lesson on how Mr Evans likes his half time cuppa?? That will be an important roll for his assistant....if the Big Mac is not dipped in for a full 3 seconds he can get quite annoyed you know....
Lazaat wrote:Stop posting rumours.
35yrRED wrote:According to that rumour site Paolo is going to Oxford and taking half the Swindon team with him LOL.Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment. PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news.... Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!! Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!! Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-) COYR's
As we speak Paolo will be announced later today as No 2 at Rotherham. Working under Steve Evans the most admired Man in football. ;)
the wizard
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11:34am Mon 28 May 12
"Slug pellets to Rotherham"
Lol
the wizard
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11:41am Mon 28 May 12
He has also added a dressing table with large mirror (well it had to be large for him to fit on it) put in his office so he can apply his eye shadow and mascara before games especially if they are on the tele. Other rumours have him linked with American football playing the role of "wide receiver".
deviant in the tupping pen
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12:33pm Mon 28 May 12
the wizard
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12:47pm Mon 28 May 12
deviant in the tupping pen wrote:Love it !!! Lol
Ooh, scratch your eyes out!
Stilloyal
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1:12pm Mon 28 May 12
jfl
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1:14pm Mon 28 May 12
35yrRED wrote:I think Evans likes his half time cuppa in the referee's room.
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Gasp!!! You beat me to it!!! but did you know that Paolo will be taking lesson on how Mr Evans likes his half time cuppa?? That will be an important roll for his assistant....if the Big Mac is not dipped in for a full 3 seconds he can get quite annoyed you know....Lazaat wrote:Stop posting rumours. As we speak Paolo will be announced later today as No 2 at Rotherham. Working under Steve Evans the most admired Man in football. ;)35yrRED wrote:According to that rumour site Paolo is going to Oxford and taking half the Swindon team with him LOL.Lazaat wrote: Now play offs are over Swindon are 3rd favourites behind Sheffield United and McDonalds for 1st division title; but it depends on whether JW stays as Chairman and there are strong rumours Paolo is linked with the Villa and Wigan jobs! No news yet on increased funding for the new season either, all a bit worrying.On SKy this morning they were saying it actually looks like Martinez will not leave Wigan after all....he doesn't want to work under a Director of Football or a Sporting Director but Fenway insist on one!!! Honestly do not think he will go to Villa..The will need to getin an experienced Manager this time after completly ignoring their fans with their last appointment. PDC will be here for this season for sure...hopefully this week we shall start hearing some news.... Mind you, that FOOTBALL RUMOURS site is in full swing!! Going by that we could have a squad big enough for 5 teams!!! Have to laugh at all these "Experts" who have incredible "SOURCES IN HIGH PLACES" :-) COYR's
London Red
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1:46pm Mon 28 May 12
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He would be a pretty big name ariving at the CG!
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However, I didn'y realie how little he has been scoring since 2010 - only 10 gaols in 2 seasons!
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Maybe it is the club didn't suit him - but you would have thought the drop in divisions would have compensated!
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If PdC did look again - I wouldn't be that disappointed as he was a proper goalscorer once and with the chance we create could be again
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Still - Centre Forward is the main position we need - so would rather we were paying big bucks for who we want rather than looking in the bargin bucket like previously done
the wizard
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2:09pm Mon 28 May 12
I know you were very enthusiastic about him and Donaldson. When they were on form both would have done very well for us this last season. Perhaps we are a bit more an attractive proposition for better players now we are back in L1 as Wray said the other week. I hope last weeks turmoil wasn't too much a distraction for anyone incoming. I feel it may have done us harm in the eyes of some, but forward is the way to go.
Red Nookie Bear
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3:05pm Mon 28 May 12
themoonraker
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3:30pm Mon 28 May 12
1.Flash - Queen
2.Can't Keep it in - Cat Stevens
3.Little Willie - Sweet
4. All the small things - Blink 182
5. Bad Moon Rising - CCR
....any other suggestions warmly welcomed!
London Red
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4:37pm Mon 28 May 12
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Would still be interested in McDonald despite a "poor" season at Coventry as hindered by injuries and being in a cack team
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Not so keen on Donaldson anymore as nowhere near as prolific in L1 as he was in L2
jayden
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5:57pm Mon 28 May 12
Is that you Lovesey
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6:28pm Mon 28 May 12
UsernameSTFC
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7:02pm Mon 28 May 12
Other Swindon target yeovil striker Andy Williams looks set to sign for MK Dons on a three year deal.
London Red
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7:13pm Mon 28 May 12
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Still we have Rooney, Ritchie and Bodin who can all play out wide - so still have plenty of option ahead of any other moves in the market
the wizard
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7:18pm Mon 28 May 12
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
billbst
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8:18pm Mon 28 May 12
London Red
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8:22pm Mon 28 May 12
Wilesy
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8:33pm Mon 28 May 12
http://www.pnefc.net
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10362~2790724,00.htm
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Always remember at Morecambe though when he came on early as sub then got subbed late on. He didn't look amused, despite some consoling words from Paolo.
Interesting to now see who we sign, as I can't see us relying on Ritchie, Rooney and De Vita(?)all season (assuming Paolo views Bodin as a striker). I'm only convinced about Ritchie being good enough for L1 level at present, although hopefully Rooney would be more consistent given a good pre season and a regular run.
Oi Den!
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8:49pm Mon 28 May 12
jayden
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8:54pm Mon 28 May 12
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
1STFC!
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8:54pm Mon 28 May 12
jayden
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9:00pm Mon 28 May 12
Oi Den! wrote:Good luck to him but cant say i was that disapointed either.
Bit surprised but not that disappointed about Holmes. Maybe PDC had already told him we wouldn't be looking to sign him. I think De Vita is a better all round player anyway.
London Red
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9:07pm Mon 28 May 12
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Yes I know we did it last summer but that was under extreme circumstance - a crisis even - basically we had to wipe it out and start again
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PNE don't have a new chairman, manager or league
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Also not many on their signed list stand out as **** missed a good one there
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I would have like Holmes but am happy to go with what we have - Rooney!
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From the PFA list CB seems to be the main area talent is available (Gabbidon, Fitz Hall, Shittu, Sonko, Hreidarsson, Ramage and Doherty to name a few) - If we get one of those and Bostock we could free up Macca and swap to a 4231
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Fodders
Caddis Flint New CB McEveley
Ferry Macca
Ritchie Bostock Rooney
Benson
the wizard
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9:22pm Mon 28 May 12
jayden wrote:WOW !!! now if that isn't a bit juicy then I dunno what is ! excuse the pun.
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
Thanks for that Jayden, you have made my day. I'm a bit surprised nobody else commented on that. As a matter of interest, which paper was it in.
old town robin
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9:38pm Mon 28 May 12
Oi Den! wrote:Have to say Oi Den, best game I saw him play was for the Pox against us. No great loss in my opinion and he knew it, Rooney and De Vita offer more and I'm happy to see them fight it out for the LM berth, do we need support to challenge Ritchie, who knows, but I'm expecting him to be an ever present RM again, so not really an issue
Bit surprised but not that disappointed about Holmes. Maybe PDC had already told him we wouldn't be looking to sign him. I think De Vita is a better all round player anyway.
umpcah
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9:40pm Mon 28 May 12
the wizard wrote:Unpleasant if true ! Crawley website indicates that he is busy signing up suitable players for Rotherham`s promotion push. Sorry to say it but I wish Swindon would do it too !
jayden wrote:WOW !!! now if that isn't a bit juicy then I dunno what is ! excuse the pun.
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
Thanks for that Jayden, you have made my day. I'm a bit surprised nobody else commented on that. As a matter of interest, which paper was it in.
London Red
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9:52pm Mon 28 May 12
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This time round we have a brilliant base compared to last season which just needs some one tuning
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Also I expect our key signings to be cash purchase not free transfers which are all that are occurring now
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As was said last year - who has actually been signed by anyone in L1 or L2 which has made you go d@mn missed out there?
dreamofacleansheet2
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9:53pm Mon 28 May 12
Also what on earth has Devera done wrong, I thought he was excellent at the back endof last season and am not even sure I wouldn't have him over Flint.
Jacobstfc
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10:08pm Mon 28 May 12
What happened to the final results of the predictions league and the awards evening? :)
madterrier
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10:11pm Mon 28 May 12
So while we are spending all our time and energy over the McCormick affair, Holmes goes to Preston, McEveley says he has no club, and Williams not signed (not that I know enough about him to have a strong view.
No word from Paolo; JW threatening to resign. Meanwhile players on the pitch against Vale slip through our hands. These things can't not be related. Someone convince me otherwise.
Oi Den!
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10:21pm Mon 28 May 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:cleansheet, mixed feelings from me here. We do need somebody with a bit of drive - and a decent shot - in the centre of midfield, so I could see McCormack slotting back into midfield if we had a very strong alternative to him and Flint as a pairing at the back. As much as Devera improved during last season, I couldn't prefer him to Flint. There will still be a lot of long high balls bombed in on us next season, and I see nobody better than Flint at coping with those. Flint is still raw but I don't see why he shouldn't up his game next term now that he has a full season under his belt.
London can we stop this Macca back to midfield nonsense. Macca got player of the season because he was brilliant at the back. Can we please keep him there!
Also what on earth has Devera done wrong, I thought he was excellent at the back endof last season and am not even sure I wouldn't have him over Flint.
madterrier
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10:38pm Mon 28 May 12
jayden wrote:I'm surprised she even noticed anything.
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
Cocktail sausages all round!!!
Oi Den!
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10:38pm Mon 28 May 12
madterrier wrote:mt, it's still very early in the close season. For all we know, PDC may have been quiet because he's busy working on the potential ins and outs. Or maybe he's simply relaxing on holiday. It doesn't bother me either way. Doubt if you'll be easily convinced that all those things you mention are unrelated! But I have a feeling they are.
Very disappointing news about Holmes. I thought he was sure to sign for us and I rate him well ahead of Rooney and Da Vita.
So while we are spending all our time and energy over the McCormick affair, Holmes goes to Preston, McEveley says he has no club, and Williams not signed (not that I know enough about him to have a strong view.
No word from Paolo; JW threatening to resign. Meanwhile players on the pitch against Vale slip through our hands. These things can't not be related. Someone convince me otherwise.
London Red
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10:41pm Mon 28 May 12
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All I was saying is there are some excellent CBs out there compared to CM - so if we have one already why not use him and snap up a quality CB to play alongside Flint or Devera
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If we were to land McCann or Clingan then Macca to midfield would not be contemplated
madterrier
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10:42pm Mon 28 May 12
London Red
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10:43pm Mon 28 May 12
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Also wasn't he due back today?
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If so maybe we will get an "update" shortly
Oi Den!
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10:51pm Mon 28 May 12
madterrier wrote:Yep - thought I'd done well on that front! (Best I could muster - sorry!)
good attempt at not convincing me Den!
mikek
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11:05pm Mon 28 May 12
the wizard
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11:18pm Mon 28 May 12
madterrier wrote:Terrier, love it !!! tooth pick sticks to Rotherham!!!
jayden wrote:I'm surprised she even noticed anything.
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
Cocktail sausages all round!!!
Tweezers and magnifying glass job then , then dont call him Hubble for nothing!!!
madterrier
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11:21pm Mon 28 May 12
I think he is the better player of the three but football is all about opinions. I just hope it's not because no-one is concentrating on transfers right now.
billbst
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11:32pm Mon 28 May 12
Oi Den! wrote:Flint looked to be improving his distribution and the partnership with Macca has been great. Wouldn't move them as first choice. Devera will play a few matches too and it looked as though McEveley was another possible alternative. (If he is coming) They have the ability to cope with L1 between them. The big jump is to the Championship.
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:cleansheet, mixed feelings from me here. We do need somebody with a bit of drive - and a decent shot - in the centre of midfield, so I could see McCormack slotting back into midfield if we had a very strong alternative to him and Flint as a pairing at the back. As much as Devera improved during last season, I couldn't prefer him to Flint. There will still be a lot of long high balls bombed in on us next season, and I see nobody better than Flint at coping with those. Flint is still raw but I don't see why he shouldn't up his game next term now that he has a full season under his belt.
London can we stop this Macca back to midfield nonsense. Macca got player of the season because he was brilliant at the back. Can we please keep him there!
Also what on earth has Devera done wrong, I thought he was excellent at the back endof last season and am not even sure I wouldn't have him over Flint.
zznewyork
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12:12am Tue 29 May 12
jayden wrote:She must of had binoculars
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.jayden wrote: IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
jayden
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6:56am Tue 29 May 12
the wizard wrote:People (i hear groans)page 15
jayden wrote:WOW !!! now if that isn't a bit juicy then I dunno what is ! excuse the pun.
the wizard wrote:Hi wiz i dont know how true it is but i read that he is being investigated by the police because he is alleged to have exposed himself to a female member of the Bradford city staff.That was the game with 5 sent off.
jayden wrote:Please explain, I didn't see any papers yesterday..
IF yesterdays newspaper is right Evans is in big trouble.
Thanks for that Jayden, you have made my day. I'm a bit surprised nobody else commented on that. As a matter of interest, which paper was it in.
LeGod
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8:00am Tue 29 May 12
Steve. Brentford
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8:34am Tue 29 May 12
Jacobstfc wrote:I heard on the rumour site that Sap has done one with the hundred grand prize money, i knew there was something dodgy with that man.
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What happened to the final results of the predictions league and the awards evening? :)
SAPFanSTFC
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12:48pm Tue 29 May 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:All a bit hush hush really - have split the dish with Paolo and doing the pasta tour of Italy - he doesn't drink much beer or wine which suits me as double helpings there!
Jacobstfc wrote:I heard on the rumour site that Sap has done one with the hundred grand prize money, i knew there was something dodgy with that man.
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What happened to the final results of the predictions league and the awards evening? :)
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Sorry for the delay folks - I wanted to wait for a week after the end of season to let everything calm down a bit but the new job has required me to be in Ireland for 2 of the 4 weeks to date and on top of this I've got preparations for next week's house move so all has gone a bit mad.
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I'm hoping to get all of the results posted up this week / over the weekend now and then will arrange the date for a prize afternoon with a bit of a quiz.
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Better not spend too much time on here during the day or else. :-)
Steve. Brentford
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3:47pm Tue 29 May 12
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Like i said Sap is probably busy!
Steve. Brentford wrote:All a bit hush hush really - have split the dish with Paolo and doing the pasta tour of Italy - he doesn't drink much beer or wine which suits me as double helpings there!
Jacobstfc wrote:I heard on the rumour site that Sap has done one with the hundred grand prize money, i knew there was something dodgy with that man.
off subject...
What happened to the final results of the predictions league and the awards evening? :)
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Sorry for the delay folks - I wanted to wait for a week after the end of season to let everything calm down a bit but the new job has required me to be in Ireland for 2 of the 4 weeks to date and on top of this I've got preparations for next week's house move so all has gone a bit mad.
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I'm hoping to get all of the results posted up this week / over the weekend now and then will arrange the date for a prize afternoon with a bit of a quiz.
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Better not spend too much time on here during the day or else. :-)
Swindon
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6:28am Mon 28 May 12
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I remember him with Smith - which didn't work - but can not remember him and Ferry