McCrory reveals hunt for new boss yet to begin (From Swindon Advertiser)
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SWINDON TOWN: McCrory reveals hunt for new boss yet to begin
6:00am Tuesday 26th February 2013 in STFC News By Sam Morshead
LET’S GET TO WORK: Town’s new board members at the County Ground yesterday, l to r, Callum Rice, Gary Hooper, Jed McCrory and Steve Murrall
SWINDON Town chairman Jed McCrory has confirmed that the club has yet to formally begin their search for a new manager.
As reported by the Advertiser yesterday, McCrory confirmed that he has yet to approach anyone with a view to succeeding Paolo Di Canio at the County Ground, despite recent speculation.
The Adver understands Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Phil Brown, Terry Butcher, Peter Taylor, Gus MacPherson and Andy Thorn are interested in the position, while Steve Coppell and Paul Tisdale have been linked with the Robins and Ian Dowie watched the 1-1 draw with Preston last weekend.
But for now McCrory and his new board of directors are happy to stick with the caretaker duo of Tommy Miller and Darren Ward.
“If we do have to make the manager decision swiftly then we will do so, although I haven’t spoken to anybody,” he said. “I haven’t rung anybody’s chairman to ask to speak to their manager.
“We’ve just concentrated on getting this done.
“We’ve been very respectful of the players’ wishes and to Darren and Tommy currently. We haven’t spoken to anybody. The betting’s gone quite bizarre - some very interesting odds.
“We look at it as football fans and as businessmen and when we would like to talk to someone we will contact the relevant people and do it the correct way “But in the meantime we’re supporting the players’ wishes and Darren and Tommy, and why shouldn’t they have a go? They love the club.
“We agreed to sit with Darren and Tommy on Wednesday and have a discussion on where we were, what their thoughts were and what our thoughts were, so I’ll be able to tell you more after Wednesday.
“I think we’ll look at anybody that will take the club forward, why wouldn’t we? We’d be naive not to.”
When McCrory was asked about the possibility of a return for Di Canio, he said: “If we feel there needs to be a manager come in we’ll act swiftly and we’ll act to the benefit of Swindon Town Football Club, and if that means Paolo wants to have a conversation in reference to the manager’s job if that’s what we get into, then of course we’ll have a conversation with him.
“There have been other big characters at this club, let’s be aware of that. To isolate it on one individual is I think a little bit hard on the heritage of this football club, because it’s a tremendous football club.”
Comments(92)
louiscassius
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6:26am Tue 26 Feb 13
Lets hope they dont bring in Richard Money......lol.
Louis :-))
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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6:45am Tue 26 Feb 13
Swindon1984
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7:13am Tue 26 Feb 13
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote:Think you're bang on there, the last couple of sentences suggest that.
I read that as PDC is history and quite frankly I think it's time to move on but remembering the good times under him. New era now! 3 points tonight and remain in autos
I reckon they may go with the dynamic duo till the end of the season then take a proper look. Interesting as I thought a new boss would be top priority but maybe at this important juncture, some continuity is needed - DM/TM know the club and players so maybe in the short term are the best choice, would like to see someone who could call the shots on their behalf from the sidelines too though as we seemed to lack something Saturday.
Doctor red
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7:13am Tue 26 Feb 13
We want you back there's a job to be done,
You got the keys, but the code was changed (Bring back your pic's)
Code 9876 will let you in
Come back home now and we will win!
Red Army needs you!
the Doc
stfcflag
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7:26am Tue 26 Feb 13
bradley red 1
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7:36am Tue 26 Feb 13
SimonPrice351
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7:50am Tue 26 Feb 13
peatmoor pirate
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7:50am Tue 26 Feb 13
I don't understand the longing for Paolo back though. He's gone, by his own accord, and we should be looking forward not backwards
EastleazeRed
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7:54am Tue 26 Feb 13
Swindon1984 wrote:We need a new manager pronto ! It's to much responsibility to put on the shoulders of ward & miller . If we start loosing games the crowd will get restless and its gonna affect the pair of them on the pitch. An interim appointment would suit me till the end of the season. Drag hoddle out of retirement.
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote:Think you're bang on there, the last couple of sentences suggest that.
I read that as PDC is history and quite frankly I think it's time to move on but remembering the good times under him. New era now! 3 points tonight and remain in autos
I reckon they may go with the dynamic duo till the end of the season then take a proper look. Interesting as I thought a new boss would be top priority but maybe at this important juncture, some continuity is needed - DM/TM know the club and players so maybe in the short term are the best choice, would like to see someone who could call the shots on their behalf from the sidelines too though as we seemed to lack something Saturday.
avo
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8:01am Tue 26 Feb 13
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Maybe Pitman is the answer, whatever, it needs addressing as a priority.
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Second priority and should already be underway is player recruitment, we are very lightweight in squad terms at the moment.
grove red
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8:09am Tue 26 Feb 13
joeyboy
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8:11am Tue 26 Feb 13
stanharlands6shirt
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8:14am Tue 26 Feb 13
BUT, if he does He and Jed are going to have to make some compromises, possibly some recognition and admit that although he felt justified, he perhaps acted hastily at the end.
Jed will also have to recognise,and perhaps already does, the tremendous pressure and emotional turmoil that Paolo would have been under with everything that went on with the sale of Ritchie, the offer of a fire sale of our players, his team, the non-sale/sale of the club, football league approval/ non approval, etc etc, not to mention trying to keep the team in shape, mentally prepared and protected from the day to day upheavals that we're going on.
If it happens it will be a big call for both of them, but could be the start of a great new relationship.
The key may be the meeting with the players and taking their opinions into consideration.
Paolo has been a hard task master. Some may feel on here unfair at times, and maybe they are right, but they will also know how they have all improved as players and that Paolo, right or wrong, really is like a general who cares only for the greater good and greater objective, seeing the TEAM before an individual. It was interesting I felt that Tommy Miller contacted Paolo after Saturdays game.. There is obviously still a great deal of respect, Honour and Loyalty towards Paolo and his staff.
An interesting couple of days ahead.
FOR ME AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, IT'S UNQUESTIONABLY, GET AROUND THE TABLE BOYS, PUT TO BED ANY DIFFERENCES, AND WELCOME BACK PAOLO....
Med Red
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8:24am Tue 26 Feb 13
avo wrote:" we are very lightweight in squad terms at the moment"... we are indeed, unfortunately I can't see the dynamic duo having the time or inclination to make any signings. I can't see Miller wanting to bring in Pack and drop himself, can you? We need a manager.
I'm all for the solidarity, I'm all for Wardy & Tommo being given a chance, that all sounds great and in keeping with Swindon traditions. But boy do we need some tactical guidance from the sidelines, someone who can step out of the game and see what we can all see from the stands. . Maybe Pitman is the answer, whatever, it needs addressing as a priority. . Second priority and should already be underway is player recruitment, we are very lightweight in squad terms at the moment.
tenerifetaxi
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8:30am Tue 26 Feb 13
grove red
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8:30am Tue 26 Feb 13
stanharlands6shirt wrote:For me they should ask him back now till end of season finish they job he started. I think alot of they players would still want him back not all but most to finish the job. By walking away like he did he needs to appoligise to us the fans who have supported him 200% Then if he wants to go at end of the season then so be it and we all be happy with swindon in the championship and maybe PDC at westham.
I think the door is part way open for Paolo to walk through should he want to,
BUT, if he does He and Jed are going to have to make some compromises, possibly some recognition and admit that although he felt justified, he perhaps acted hastily at the end.
Jed will also have to recognise,and perhaps already does, the tremendous pressure and emotional turmoil that Paolo would have been under with everything that went on with the sale of Ritchie, the offer of a fire sale of our players, his team, the non-sale/sale of the club, football league approval/ non approval, etc etc, not to mention trying to keep the team in shape, mentally prepared and protected from the day to day upheavals that we're going on.
If it happens it will be a big call for both of them, but could be the start of a great new relationship.
The key may be the meeting with the players and taking their opinions into consideration.
Paolo has been a hard task master. Some may feel on here unfair at times, and maybe they are right, but they will also know how they have all improved as players and that Paolo, right or wrong, really is like a general who cares only for the greater good and greater objective, seeing the TEAM before an individual. It was interesting I felt that Tommy Miller contacted Paolo after Saturdays game.. There is obviously still a great deal of respect, Honour and Loyalty towards Paolo and his staff.
An interesting couple of days ahead.
FOR ME AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, IT'S UNQUESTIONABLY, GET AROUND THE TABLE BOYS, PUT TO BED ANY DIFFERENCES, AND WELCOME BACK PAOLO....
Since 1950
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8:30am Tue 26 Feb 13
grove red
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8:35am Tue 26 Feb 13
HOOKEY
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8:38am Tue 26 Feb 13
Doctor red wrote:Thats sad move on you got the wrong code
Paolo, Paolo, get on the phone
We want you back there's a job to be done,
You got the keys, but the code was changed (Bring back your pic's)
Code 9876 will let you in
Come back home now and we will win!
Red Army needs you!
the Doc
Oxon-Red
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8:40am Tue 26 Feb 13
Looking at the choices of members on this forum shows how divided we are.
Don't envy Jed one bit.
COYMR
HOOKEY
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8:41am Tue 26 Feb 13
Med Red wrote:good post your spot on
avo wrote:" we are very lightweight in squad terms at the moment"... we are indeed, unfortunately I can't see the dynamic duo having the time or inclination to make any signings. I can't see Miller wanting to bring in Pack and drop himself, can you? We need a manager.
I'm all for the solidarity, I'm all for Wardy & Tommo being given a chance, that all sounds great and in keeping with Swindon traditions. But boy do we need some tactical guidance from the sidelines, someone who can step out of the game and see what we can all see from the stands. . Maybe Pitman is the answer, whatever, it needs addressing as a priority. . Second priority and should already be underway is player recruitment, we are very lightweight in squad terms at the moment.
KevSTFC
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8:49am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2
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8:51am Tue 26 Feb 13
http://ww
w.ipetitions.co
m/petition/bringpaol
oback/
Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club.
Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message.
We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC.
We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC.
We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground.
With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away!
BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
LeGod
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8:51am Tue 26 Feb 13
If fans on here dont realise it is going to go belly up if we dont get a manager in soon then you all need a reality check.
we are not bloody Banbury Utd playing we are a professional football club and additional players and manager needs to be sorted.
Unfair of me to say but i get this feeling everything is going to be done on the cheap. They knoew roughly when the takeover was going to happen they should have had a contingency plan in place if Paolo wasnt coming back to have a short list of potential managers and work on it.
everything seems too laid back for me at the moment if they are serious about going up to the championship. I hope im wrong but i get the impression they will be happy with another season in L1 and recruit players in the summer.
This is our best chance of getting to the championship and if we blow it it is down to the so called businessmen of this club that have screwedcup for us and that means the previous board and the new one.
Paolo is by his phone Jed waiting for you call !!!!!!!!!!! GET HIM BACK
David Wallis
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9:02am Tue 26 Feb 13
Stop living in denial and get on with your lives!
MITTED
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9:09am Tue 26 Feb 13
David Wallis wrote:For heaven's sake, stop living in denial that Paolo is history..... ;o)
For heaven sake everyone Di Canio is HISTORY!
Stop living in denial and get on with your lives!
umpcah
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9:09am Tue 26 Feb 13
David Wallis wrote:I`m inclined to agree. Jed is still bedding in and waiting for dust to settle. He and his disciples are probably considering many options but are refraining from giving the media chance to distort and sensationalise at this point. I anticipate developments e`er long.
For heaven sake everyone Di Canio is HISTORY!
Stop living in denial and get on with your lives!
The Black Hand
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9:12am Tue 26 Feb 13
London Red
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9:12am Tue 26 Feb 13
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Of course not - so how the hell can anyone say he is sat there waiting for the call!
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Jed has said they have tried to make contact with PdC - he (or in fact Phil - as everything goes through him) hasn't answered / responded so PdC can't be that desperate to come back
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Lets not forget he WALKED he was NOT sacked!
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That was HIS choice!
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Not only that he took his entire backroom staff with him and left us competely rudderless at a crucial time in the season - surely they could have stayed until a new manager was found?
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What we need is to get through tonghts game and then focus on how to ensure the season doesn't fall apart
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For me that has 2 choices
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1 - Ward / Miller stay in charge but an experienced "Director of Football" like Coppell or even Gorman come in to assist
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2 - A new management team is hired for Sat
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I can not see a return for PdC - too many bridges burnt and don't think the squad will be behind him as much as some think!
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he walked out on THEM - that will have hurt them!
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He stripped Macca as captain - yet the players have reinstated him!
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He banished Rooney - yet the players have brought him back with open arms
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It doesn't appear that they haven't exactly been pleading with Jed to do everything he can to get PdC back!!!
the owl
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9:17am Tue 26 Feb 13
He is clearly unable to manage himself -let alone a group of professional footballers - and is not suited to any work that involves pressure or stress.It is a miracle that he lasted as long as he did.
Move on.
sideshow
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9:18am Tue 26 Feb 13
RedRich
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9:24am Tue 26 Feb 13
tenerifetaxi wrote:No no no! unless he is on his way to Exeter to replace Tisdale another no for us..
Just been announced on S** Spo**s that Steve McClaren and his brolley have just left FC Twente - heard he's on a train from Paddington as I type :-)
I know all the true fans will get behind whoever is appointed manager but nearly all the names mentioned/rumoured so far are quite scary i.e.Dowie.
3 points tonight a must, COYR.
Dexter Morgan
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9:25am Tue 26 Feb 13
Since 1950
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9:29am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2 wrote:On line Petitions are a dangerous tool International!
A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
If you get hundreds or say even thousands of Town Fans sign it then fine.
If however, as I suspect very few will - not because of the strength of feeling, but just because of the number of people this petition will reach - then they can come back and say 'there you are, no ones is interested in getting him back'!
hertz
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9:31am Tue 26 Feb 13
RedRich
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9:31am Tue 26 Feb 13
sideshow wrote:As long as we don't go Down Down, it be Whatever he wants.
Its Callum Rice that worries me. lots of status quo from now on blaring from the county ground speakers. shudder!!!!!
He's in the (red) army now.
stfcknowitall
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9:36am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2 wrote:DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!!
A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
God cant people stop living in the past!
I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
Wilesy
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9:38am Tue 26 Feb 13
Far too much negativity too on the new board, they have agreed with the players to give Ward and Miller 2 games, then discuss things tomorrow. What's wrong with that?
Any potential manager has pros and
cons, any existing manager will have some success or failure under their
belt (with exception of PDC who has only success), and any new manager eg JFH, will be a gamble, as PDC was.
Clearly though we need guidance from the dugout, and new loanees - striker, winger, and Marlon Pack in the middle
stfcknowitall
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9:40am Tue 26 Feb 13
Dexter Morgan wrote:yep!
Anyone for Steve McLaren?
LeGod
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9:41am Tue 26 Feb 13
Paolo set hight standards and players should respect that and not think they are the dogs b******s and think they can do what they want. Not so long ago fans were on here when wilson was here slating players for the drinking culture which led us to L2 so what do you want a successful team or back to the wilson relegation era.
Players get paid well and its their job and they should do as instructed by the manager and dotn think they can do what they want they are supposed to be professional people.
we all get directed at work and its no different to a player.
I would have Paolo back tomorrow and for all of you who say he is history lets face it he was give a budget for players which he used it was given by the board and then the board changed direction so is Paolo to blame for that and is he to blame for the most stupid business done in selling Ritchie to a rival team, that was the most ridiculous piece of business done in my book at a total give away.
Broken promises and again its no different to any of us being given broken promises at work its happenned to me and i walked.
People in business have to be honest and footabll is a business so until Paolo gets another club to me we should be dragging him back in to finish the job.
Jed and his team may be nice guys and sociable but that doesnt win football matches having direction and a tactical genius which Paolo is as he has proved and no one can deny that.
Fickle fans and two faced fans who were saying how great Paolo was soon change their spots when they feel like it.
There are two sides to evert story and i for one will believe Paolo more than i would the likes of the undiplomatic Patey.
Davethered
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9:42am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2
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9:43am Tue 26 Feb 13
stfcknowitall wrote:You are having a laugh.. Paul Tisdale? Properly skidmark himself in fear of being the biggest job he has had.. I'd rather Andy King came back than Tisdale take over! PDC has been the best manager Swindon has had in 10+years so why not fight to try and entice him back? Or can it really be true that you'd settle for an awful choice of manager that will drag us down the table...?
International Robin2 wrote:DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!!
A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
God cant people stop living in the past!
I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
@Since 1950, indeed you are right about the reverse fire but that's why it needs to be shared around to gauge the true feelings of the fans.. I'm doing my very best though!
Bassett Hound
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9:45am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2 wrote:Are you all going to pay the wages for all of them,including Spencer it,s about £1M. If he comes back he needs to have a new deal
A petition has been created..
http://ww
w.ipetitions.co
m/petition/bringpaol
oback/
Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club.
Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message.
We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC.
We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC.
We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground.
With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away!
BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
stfcknowitall
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9:52am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2 wrote:I think your having a laugh with your pathetic almost embarressing plea to get Paolo back. As 'basset hound' says above Paolo and his staff we're probably on more money than the whole team.
stfcknowitall wrote:You are having a laugh.. Paul Tisdale? Properly skidmark himself in fear of being the biggest job he has had.. I'd rather Andy King came back than Tisdale take over! PDC has been the best manager Swindon has had in 10+years so why not fight to try and entice him back? Or can it really be true that you'd settle for an awful choice of manager that will drag us down the table...? @Since 1950, indeed you are right about the reverse fire but that's why it needs to be shared around to gauge the true feelings of the fans.. I'm doing my very best though!International Robin2 wrote: A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!! God cant people stop living in the past! I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
Yes Paolo did a great job while he was here but the honey moon is over now. Paolo's gone and won't be coming back.
HOOKEY
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9:58am Tue 26 Feb 13
hertz wrote:Best post on here your spot on
The Ward Miller decision was a good one for a very short plug gap given the time to prep for last week and Saturday but IMHO it should be only that a very short stop gap , we have these players here to help us win this league not run the club as they go about their daily business . One thing you could never find fault with Paolo was his work ethics he would be on that phone night and day trying to find loan signings and if needed a new manager too , for the new board the FA meetings are over so now is the time to roll the sleeves up and get us a manager and some loan signings . Remember Mr Black said he had no idea how demanding the position could be on his time , Time is something we do not have , please do not allow this opportunity to slip away , we are so close to the line ,get us a temp manager and some loan signings for the push to get us across . COYR
TelSTFC
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10:02am Tue 26 Feb 13
stfcknowitall wrote:I have to say i was a massive Paolo fan and loved what he bought to the club with passion & leadership.
International Robin2 wrote:I think your having a laugh with your pathetic almost embarressing plea to get Paolo back. As 'basset hound' says above Paolo and his staff we're probably on more money than the whole team.
stfcknowitall wrote:You are having a laugh.. Paul Tisdale? Properly skidmark himself in fear of being the biggest job he has had.. I'd rather Andy King came back than Tisdale take over! PDC has been the best manager Swindon has had in 10+years so why not fight to try and entice him back? Or can it really be true that you'd settle for an awful choice of manager that will drag us down the table...? @Since 1950, indeed you are right about the reverse fire but that's why it needs to be shared around to gauge the true feelings of the fans.. I'm doing my very best though!International Robin2 wrote: A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!! God cant people stop living in the past! I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
Yes Paolo did a great job while he was here but the honey moon is over now. Paolo's gone and won't be coming back.
But he walked out on us which had nothing to do with the fans & new board.
Also as others say we cannot afford £450k wages plus his back room staff wages & Phil Spencer.
Get real we need to be sustainable, think about the players he never played and what that was costing us too. As much as i love the guy we cannot afford a managment style like that.
Lets get behind Darren & Tommy although we do need some leadership from the bench, i will be travelling up from Portsmouth to support my beloved club tonight
COYR
eastmidsred
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10:08am Tue 26 Feb 13
We need someone who is on the up or a top player who is just getting into his first management job. If it's the latter then this is likely to be an end of season appointment.
It's going to be very tough to clinch promotion if we don't get a top man in soon. If we do get into the Championship we will need someone who can manage at that level.
So, Jed and Co. are right to think it through now that they are in the Chair but they had better get on with it after tonight otherwise all will come to nothing. Their most important decision!
It's not going to be Di Canio in my view. Financially it wouldn't work, the players have shown what they think by reversing two of his poor man management decisions and he's impossible to manage for any Board - including West Ham. Forget the petition, it's not going to help anybody.
sadgit
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10:09am Tue 26 Feb 13
It appears to be a "lets wait and see policy" by which time it could be too late.
I hope I am wrong.
Three points tonight please.
the wizard
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10:13am Tue 26 Feb 13
and is he to blame for the most stupid business done in selling Ritchie to a rival team, that was the most ridiculous piece of business done in my book at a total give away.
Do you not read the facts that were set out as to the circumstances surrounding that sale. Had you done so you would not have written the above.
The give away price as you call it was a lump sum figure not installments and it basically saved the club from administration, a huge points deduction etc etc and allowed the sale to go through.
Had it not been done in the manner it was we would no longer have much resembling a club to support.
Perhaps you should be asking yourself more about the naivety of our club hierarchy not knowing how the tribunal rules work, that is clearly what brought about the embargo and then the trouble in its wake. People like Wray, PDC and Spencer are expected to know these things as part of the fabric of their positions but it was OK for all this money to be spent in their opinion in a gung-ho manner as it wasn't theirs to worry about. Collectively they turned Black against the ownership of the club.
PDC has a record of rebellion and he has done it again, if he is that good where is the queue of clubs taking him on ?????? Please list them.
Davidsyrett
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10:13am Tue 26 Feb 13
I'm happy with ward /Miller at the moment so we dont have to rush into a quick decision for a manager
What I do feel is needed is an assistant in the dug to look at the overall game and make substitutions, Bodin or Diggers will do.
Lets hope for 3 points tonight
Davidsyrett
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10:14am Tue 26 Feb 13
the wizard wrote:well said Wiz.
Le God said,
and is he to blame for the most stupid business done in selling Ritchie to a rival team, that was the most ridiculous piece of business done in my book at a total give away.
Do you not read the facts that were set out as to the circumstances surrounding that sale. Had you done so you would not have written the above.
The give away price as you call it was a lump sum figure not installments and it basically saved the club from administration, a huge points deduction etc etc and allowed the sale to go through.
Had it not been done in the manner it was we would no longer have much resembling a club to support.
Perhaps you should be asking yourself more about the naivety of our club hierarchy not knowing how the tribunal rules work, that is clearly what brought about the embargo and then the trouble in its wake. People like Wray, PDC and Spencer are expected to know these things as part of the fabric of their positions but it was OK for all this money to be spent in their opinion in a gung-ho manner as it wasn't theirs to worry about. Collectively they turned Black against the ownership of the club.
PDC has a record of rebellion and he has done it again, if he is that good where is the queue of clubs taking him on ?????? Please list them.
Jeremy Hilary Boob
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10:15am Tue 26 Feb 13
I hope they've actually given the matter some thought than they're letting on as the press conference yesterday was NOT reassuring - McCrory waffling on about how he WOULD speak to PDC. I don't want the guy back - not least because I think he did the dirty on us and it would only ever be a short term reappointment anyway - but if you're going to do it then you should have done it already not be "thinking" about it.
It beggars belief that they don't appear to know what they're doing. We either appoint someone on a temporary basis until May or make a permanent appointment now. There are enough half-decent managers who might be prepared to come in and do a job for a few weeks, in conjunction with those already at the club like Pitman, Bodin, Ward, Miller, etc. Even if it's just someone to sit on the bench and see how things are going, which seemed to be missed on Saturday, it would be better than doing nothing.
Or, decide if you want a bigger name slumming it at the CG for a year or two (an Adkins or Coyle type) or someone used to working on a budget like Johnson or Yates.
Taking time to make sure we get the right guy is one thing but yesterday gave the impression they hadn't actually thought about it very much - hardly inspiring!
LeGod
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10:18am Tue 26 Feb 13
If we dont get additional players in there is no way we will go up. Ferry is injured and de vera still out and the list will get worse with more games coming up.
I'm all prepared to come on here and apaologise to Jed and his crew if im totally wrong but there is no urgency it appears to me.
Steve. Brentford
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10:26am Tue 26 Feb 13
Stilloyal
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10:34am Tue 26 Feb 13
Central midfield was dire we are desperate in that area, out of three we have one injured , one who is not very good and the other is player manager. Pack or Hollands as a matter of extreme urgency please Jed and start interviewing for a manager immediately. I admire Wardy and Millar but having them both on the pitch won't work, however they can't be dropped because they are two of our better players.
Short term answer , Nathan at R/B and Macca to central midfield.
stfcknowitall
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10:34am Tue 26 Feb 13
TelSTFC wrote:Spot on!
stfcknowitall wrote:I have to say i was a massive Paolo fan and loved what he bought to the club with passion & leadership. But he walked out on us which had nothing to do with the fans & new board. Also as others say we cannot afford £450k wages plus his back room staff wages & Phil Spencer. Get real we need to be sustainable, think about the players he never played and what that was costing us too. As much as i love the guy we cannot afford a managment style like that. Lets get behind Darren & Tommy although we do need some leadership from the bench, i will be travelling up from Portsmouth to support my beloved club tonight COYRInternational Robin2 wrote:I think your having a laugh with your pathetic almost embarressing plea to get Paolo back. As 'basset hound' says above Paolo and his staff we're probably on more money than the whole team. Yes Paolo did a great job while he was here but the honey moon is over now. Paolo's gone and won't be coming back.stfcknowitall wrote:You are having a laugh.. Paul Tisdale? Properly skidmark himself in fear of being the biggest job he has had.. I'd rather Andy King came back than Tisdale take over! PDC has been the best manager Swindon has had in 10+years so why not fight to try and entice him back? Or can it really be true that you'd settle for an awful choice of manager that will drag us down the table...? @Since 1950, indeed you are right about the reverse fire but that's why it needs to be shared around to gauge the true feelings of the fans.. I'm doing my very best though!International Robin2 wrote: A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!! God cant people stop living in the past! I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
I too was a massive Paolo admirer/supporter while he was here.
Reality is we couldn't substain his wages anyway.
As for Paul Tisdale 'international robin2' he has taken Exeter from non-league right to league one & yes they are back in league two but with a budget of probably a tenth of what Paolo had at his discretion I think he's a top manager.
Since 1950
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10:36am Tue 26 Feb 13
International Robin2 wrote:Not doubting you or your motives for one second International. Just reminding you about the law of unintended consequences!
stfcknowitall wrote:You are having a laugh.. Paul Tisdale? Properly skidmark himself in fear of being the biggest job he has had.. I'd rather Andy King came back than Tisdale take over! PDC has been the best manager Swindon has had in 10+years so why not fight to try and entice him back? Or can it really be true that you'd settle for an awful choice of manager that will drag us down the table...? @Since 1950, indeed you are right about the reverse fire but that's why it needs to be shared around to gauge the true feelings of the fans.. I'm doing my very best though!International Robin2 wrote: A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!! God cant people stop living in the past! I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
LeGod
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10:38am Tue 26 Feb 13
Paolo was given a budget for the season and AB decided to change his mind - so is that Paolo's fault? NO
AB if he is a so called businessman knew the costs involved if he didnt then he is not astute as people say he is.
At the start of the season AB set out his plan with Paolo and JW and Yes we did have to sell Ritchie but only because AB changed his mind about financing the club.
Paolo is in no way to blame for that.
I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo and i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him,
As for clubs lining up for him believe me he will have a number of clubs after him after what he has done here.
Other managers have contracts and at a crucial time of the season coming up alot of clubs wont want to change now but i believe he will end up at a championship club very soon.
LeGod
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10:40am Tue 26 Feb 13
Paolo was given a budget for the season and AB decided to change his mind - so is that Paolo's fault? NO
AB if he is a so called businessman knew the costs involved if he didnt then he is not astute as people say he is.
At the start of the season AB set out his plan with Paolo and JW and Yes we did have to sell Ritchie but only because AB changed his mind about financing the club.
Paolo is in no way to blame for that.
I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo and i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him,
As for clubs lining up for him believe me he will have a number of clubs after him after what he has done here.
Other managers have contracts and at a crucial time of the season coming up alot of clubs wont want to change now but i believe he will end up at a championship club very soon.
glasred
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10:42am Tue 26 Feb 13
Ward and Miller should just be keeping it ticking over for a few more days at most or all the impetus with ivaporate!
Without genious PDC we would still be in L2 with 4k crowds.Those on this site who forget that and dismiss him so easily are deluded!
WE can go up to the Championship this season Mr McCrery.....IF you get it sortwith PDC...QUICKLY...or we will start to fall away from the top of the table in the absence of PDCs PASSIONATE leadership.
Sort it out now,or loose out on promotion this season!
BRING BACK PDC...COYR||
glasred
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10:45am Tue 26 Feb 13
Davidsyrett
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10:49am Tue 26 Feb 13
LeGod wrote:I wonder if we can really afford to go up?
sadgit - that's what worries me which is why i get the impression they will be happy to have another season in L1 i hope im wrong but thats the feeling i get and i also feel these guys just wanted to run a football club.
If we dont get additional players in there is no way we will go up. Ferry is injured and de vera still out and the list will get worse with more games coming up.
I'm all prepared to come on here and apaologise to Jed and his crew if im totally wrong but there is no urgency it appears to me.
old town robin
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10:57am Tue 26 Feb 13
stfcknowitall wrote:Tisdale has a contract with Exeter and I cannot see this board forking out compensation to get him when there are potential ex-managers and players available. Curbishley has on more than one occassion said he is not interested in managing any team unless it's a Premiership one. Nigel Atkins is on garden leave and couldn't come here even if he wanted to until his severance pay from the saints is sorted.
International Robin2 wrote:DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!!
A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
God cant people stop living in the past!
I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
Red Brix
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11:05am Tue 26 Feb 13
stfcknowitall
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11:12am Tue 26 Feb 13
glasred wrote:Your the deluded one!
If we wait and ponce about and leave 2 players in charge whilst we are gunning for promotion whilst in such a strong position,.....IT MAKES NO SENCE AT ALL!! Ward and Miller should just be keeping it ticking over for a few more days at most or all the impetus with ivaporate! Without genious PDC we would still be in L2 with 4k crowds.Those on this site who forget that and dismiss him so easily are deluded! WE can go up to the Championship this season Mr McCrery.....IF you get it sortwith PDC...QUICKLY...or we will start to fall away from the top of the table in the absence of PDCs PASSIONATE leadership. Sort it out now,or loose out on promotion this season! BRING BACK PDC...COYR||
We had a better squad in league two than most league one clubs at the time and if Paolo couldn't of won the league with the resources he had available then it would have been nothing short of a disaster.
Im not disagreeing with the fact Paolo did a good job because he did but any half decent manager could have won league two with the team we had.
NewburyRobin
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11:21am Tue 26 Feb 13
I appreciate a rushed decision could be the wrong decision, but a temporary manager with experience who has the same work ethic that the players have bought into to take us to the championship is a must ASAP.
However as some posters have mentioned does the board have the desire to go all out for promotion this year. Most fans want it, I know I certainly do, so let's give everything we have & if we succeed then sit down in the summer & get things sorted out without the panic.
glasred
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11:22am Tue 26 Feb 13
likely would NOT of got us promotion last season with the players we had or otherwise.....WHY...
...???..PDC is a WINNER...he does not see failure,and his PASSION is what got us promoted last season and to the top of L1 this season!
He will get us promoted this season if he comes back...if not watch this space as we meekly slip out of the top 6 in the table.
BRING BACK PDC!!! COYR!
the wizard
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11:22am Tue 26 Feb 13
From both sides there are so many issues surrounding this man. let us not forget that he and Spencer went to Black last summer with a new contract and ultimatum, and he has now done something very similar to Jed and put in an im movable deadline, as if he or Jed had any influence on the FL to hurry things up. He then resigns his position and has walked away from the club, and then spends the whole coach journey on the phone to his his back room team while they are thankfully traveling to Tranmere, a journey which almost didn't happen as he, so I'm told, cancelled the bus. He then enters his office in the dead of night, not illegally, but to avoid seeing and speaking to people at the club. I ask the question, despite his undoubted coaching ability, are these the actions of a balanced person in a position of responsibility ? I think we will have to agree to dis agree about him coming back, flawed genius ?? quite probably.
stfcknowitall
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11:31am Tue 26 Feb 13
glasred wrote:Get real my friend, there is life after Paolo so take a deep breath and calm down!
I never claim to be a "knowittall"...
but I tell you that any "half decent manager" likely would NOT of got us promotion last season with the players we had or otherwise.....WHY... ...???..PDC is a WINNER...he does not see failure,and his PASSION is what got us promoted last season and to the top of L1 this season! He will get us promoted this season if he comes back...if not watch this space as we meekly slip out of the top 6 in the table. BRING BACK PDC!!! COYR!
My opinion up against yours. At least we have one thing in common and that is we both want a win for our team tonight and I will be in the Don Rogers as always cheering them on!
Bassett Hound
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11:34am Tue 26 Feb 13
Bassett Hound
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11:35am Tue 26 Feb 13
eastmidsred
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11:50am Tue 26 Feb 13
Bassett Hound wrote:Not only all this, but I'm told by someone within the club that his new terms to Jed also included an additional end of season bonus on top of his salary. Don't know what planet he was on but it didn't include any financial sense of reality. This doesn't mean that I didn't love the guy but I really don't think he can come back after all that's happened.
Your correct wizard.He cancelled the bus and they did not get away until 10 am,I am told they were so late they did a warm up in a services car.
Looking forward to tonight.
glasred
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11:52am Tue 26 Feb 13
ming down is taking ones foot of the pedal....PDC would never do that,which is why he is a winner. I believe in PDC and given the chance he would do it for us this season. If not we will probably loose the chance that we now have in our grasp.
I have supported STFC since 1968 and I really believe that PDC is the catalyst to our further success at this time.We will see. COYR!
ShearerShearer
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11:54am Tue 26 Feb 13
sideshow wrote:Would be an improvement on the acts so far booked at the CG
Its Callum Rice that worries me. lots of status quo from now on blaring from the county ground speakers. shudder!!!!!
old town robin
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12:01pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Bassett Hound wrote:If true, it sounds although he tried to sabotage our chances of winning at Tranmere. How vindictive and i have never heard of such behaviour before in any sport.
Your correct wizard.He cancelled the bus and they did not get away until 10 am,I am told they were so late they did a warm up in a services car.
grove red
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12:26pm Tue 26 Feb 13
and deep down i think PDC knows hes made a very bad error for future jobs in managment. Would like him back to finish the job but cant see this time will tell.
Lets get behind the boys tonight massive game another 3pts closer to the championship.
Coyr
the wizard
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12:43pm Tue 26 Feb 13
old town robin wrote:OTR,
Bassett Hound wrote:If true, it sounds although he tried to sabotage our chances of winning at Tranmere. How vindictive and i have never heard of such behaviour before in any sport.
Your correct wizard.He cancelled the bus and they did not get away until 10 am,I am told they were so late they did a warm up in a services car.
I think they got away later than 10 more like 1pm but the fact is he was hyper.
As I have said before, I didn't always agree with his methods on the blame culture, and he does have undoubted coaching talent, that is without question, but the financial side is to me a bit disturbing, and when he loses it like he frequently does he does have a disturbing tilt to his character, very unstable.
Big shame that many will remember him for the poorer side of his nature as opposed to the talent within.
With his limited experience I can totally understand Jeds position, damned by some if he does, and equally damned by others if he doesn't.
Is that you Lovesey
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12:53pm Tue 26 Feb 13
He has done an amazing job and I miss him, but he left walked away with his whole team leaving new owners with nothing, that is sabotage and not the actins of someone who cares about the club or his own players.
But Ward and Miller aren't the answer, I am behind them but we need experience to get us over the line we are soo close and it could all go wrong, I dont believe they haven't thought abuta manger, if they haven't then they aren't fit to run the club, first job, not talk about concerts and carp employ a manager to in promotion, promotion = more revenue, more sponsorship, bigger away following.... Get onto it now....
When W&M are both on the pitch tey cant see wht needs changing.
Swindon1984
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12:57pm Tue 26 Feb 13
EastleazeRed wrote:Hoddle? You can never go home again :-) That's the way I feel about him, did well in his time here, however just can't see us having him back now. Wouldn't want it either.
Swindon1984 wrote:We need a new manager pronto ! It's to much responsibility to put on the shoulders of ward & miller . If we start loosing games the crowd will get restless and its gonna affect the pair of them on the pitch. An interim appointment would suit me till the end of the season. Drag hoddle out of retirement.Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote: I read that as PDC is history and quite frankly I think it's time to move on but remembering the good times under him. New era now! 3 points tonight and remain in autosThink you're bang on there, the last couple of sentences suggest that. I reckon they may go with the dynamic duo till the end of the season then take a proper look. Interesting as I thought a new boss would be top priority but maybe at this important juncture, some continuity is needed - DM/TM know the club and players so maybe in the short term are the best choice, would like to see someone who could call the shots on their behalf from the sidelines too though as we seemed to lack something Saturday.
Oldhamred
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1:06pm Tue 26 Feb 13
old town robin wrote:Word of advice to all.
Bassett Hound wrote:If true, it sounds although he tried to sabotage our chances of winning at Tranmere. How vindictive and i have never heard of such behaviour before in any sport.
Your correct wizard.He cancelled the bus and they did not get away until 10 am,I am told they were so late they did a warm up in a services car.
Be careful what you are quoting as "Fact".
A friend of mine has recently been fined £330 + costs for posting on facebook alleged facts that resulted in a colleague losing their job.
Would probably never happen, but would be costly if it did.
Steve. Brentford
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1:08pm Tue 26 Feb 13
LeGod wrote:" I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo" well Legod i cant believe how some will kiss the ar5e of another man after he has made his own decision to leave right at a time when we needed him! i also cant believe how some seem to support a man over and above our club, i love his time here so don't get any idea`s of me being a "hater" just a realist.
wizard - and you didnt read my piece correctly either.
Paolo was given a budget for the season and AB decided to change his mind - so is that Paolo's fault? NO
AB if he is a so called businessman knew the costs involved if he didnt then he is not astute as people say he is.
At the start of the season AB set out his plan with Paolo and JW and Yes we did have to sell Ritchie but only because AB changed his mind about financing the club.
Paolo is in no way to blame for that.
I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo and i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him,
As for clubs lining up for him believe me he will have a number of clubs after him after what he has done here.
Other managers have contracts and at a crucial time of the season coming up alot of clubs wont want to change now but i believe he will end up at a championship club very soon.
"i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him" first thing i am not confessing to being a knocker nor a worshiper but come on Legod why should anyone give a toss about him doing so well elsewhere and looking at that as being proved wrong,sorry mate once he left i care not how HIS career carries on,i wish him all the best but STFC are my concern now and in the future no way can PDC prove anyone on here wrong unless it was with Swindon and lets be honest if that was going to happen it would of by now.
billbst
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1:26pm Tue 26 Feb 13
jayden
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1:27pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Steve. Brentford wrote:Well said we are swindon town not pdc town.
LeGod wrote:" I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo" well Legod i cant believe how some will kiss the ar5e of another man after he has made his own decision to leave right at a time when we needed him! i also cant believe how some seem to support a man over and above our club, i love his time here so don't get any idea`s of me being a "hater" just a realist.
wizard - and you didnt read my piece correctly either.
Paolo was given a budget for the season and AB decided to change his mind - so is that Paolo's fault? NO
AB if he is a so called businessman knew the costs involved if he didnt then he is not astute as people say he is.
At the start of the season AB set out his plan with Paolo and JW and Yes we did have to sell Ritchie but only because AB changed his mind about financing the club.
Paolo is in no way to blame for that.
I cant believe how two faced people are on this site about Paolo and i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him,
As for clubs lining up for him believe me he will have a number of clubs after him after what he has done here.
Other managers have contracts and at a crucial time of the season coming up alot of clubs wont want to change now but i believe he will end up at a championship club very soon.
"i hope he goes on and proves all you lot wrong who are knocking him" first thing i am not confessing to being a knocker nor a worshiper but come on Legod why should anyone give a toss about him doing so well elsewhere and looking at that as being proved wrong,sorry mate once he left i care not how HIS career carries on,i wish him all the best but STFC are my concern now and in the future no way can PDC prove anyone on here wrong unless it was with Swindon and lets be honest if that was going to happen it would of by now.
super reds
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1:34pm Tue 26 Feb 13
grove red wrote:Seriously good player, Gattusso, & hard as nails, reminds me a bit of Liverpools Tommy Smith, I touted him (Gattusso) a few years back before the Wise era, would love to have seen someone like him in the managers seat, although because he can be a bit of a hothead would probably have been watching a lot of matches from the stands...lol
Just read gennaro gattuso has taken up a player managers job at swiss club Fc sion now that would have been a good signing in my dreams.
sp1dersw3b
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3:07pm Tue 26 Feb 13
old town robin wrote:Hooray! IMO only some sense concerning these suggested managers.
stfcknowitall wrote:Tisdale has a contract with Exeter and I cannot see this board forking out compensation to get him when there are potential ex-managers and players available. Curbishley has on more than one occassion said he is not interested in managing any team unless it's a Premiership one. Nigel Atkins is on garden leave and couldn't come here even if he wanted to until his severance pay from the saints is sorted.
International Robin2 wrote:DROP IT!!! Paolo is NOT coming back!!
A petition has been created.. http://ww w.ipetitions.co m/petition/bringpaol oback/ Without any disrespect to any of the current interim management team, it is without question that Paolo Di Canio achieved a great deal in his time at the club. Regardless of recent events, comments and actions, by signing this petition you are joining your voice to echo out a simple single message. We want to see Paolo Di Canio officially offered a return to the role of Manager of Swindon Town FC. We want to see Paolo Di Canio's backroom staff offered a return to their previous roles within Swindon Town FC. We want to see and hear comments and evidence, that the newly established board have exhausted all avenues to bring Paolo Di Canio back to the County Ground. With Paolo Di Canio and his team back in charge, with their work ethic and enthusiasm... We can build Swindon Town into a stable, sustainable Championship club. This is the best chance we've had in an awful long time to reach the Championship - Please don't let it slip away! BRING BACK PAOLO DI CANIO!
God cant people stop living in the past!
I would take right now Paul Tisdale, Alan Curbishley (prob spelt wrong) or Nigel Adkins (dream on!)
I wonder how an Exeter City fan might be thinking as they are in the play offs with a good shout at promotion again.
All those throwing about the 'Paolo left us' routine conveniently ignore that when Tisdale coming to STFC is concerned.
LeGod
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3:29pm Tue 26 Feb 13
PDC got us on the map
PDC got us promoted
PDC got us to the top of L1
PDC got us the the Paint Pot Final
PDC got us more media recognition.
if you lot seriously want championship football without a manager we wont be going there- simple as.
without additional players coming in we are not going to the championship.
this new lot should be on the case and working 24-7 to make it happen.
mark my words it is going to be very different from now on in and dont start moaning when it happens.
jayden
says...
3:36pm Tue 26 Feb 13
LeGod wrote:Still you can always revert to the winding up of ox fans .Nothing wrong with my memorie.
short memories some people.
PDC got us on the map
PDC got us promoted
PDC got us to the top of L1
PDC got us the the Paint Pot Final
PDC got us more media recognition.
if you lot seriously want championship football without a manager we wont be going there- simple as.
without additional players coming in we are not going to the championship.
this new lot should be on the case and working 24-7 to make it happen.
mark my words it is going to be very different from now on in and dont start moaning when it happens.
Steve. Brentford
says...
5:43pm Tue 26 Feb 13
LeGod wrote:Look Legod,this is not personal but your last sentence in your above post is complete ****,what do you mean "mark my words" etc what is it anyone could of done if we took heed of something you said? and then "don't moan when it happens" do you think any other STFC fan has any different hopes and dreams than you, of course not!
short memories some people.
PDC got us on the map
PDC got us promoted
PDC got us to the top of L1
PDC got us the the Paint Pot Final
PDC got us more media recognition.
if you lot seriously want championship football without a manager we wont be going there- simple as.
without additional players coming in we are not going to the championship.
this new lot should be on the case and working 24-7 to make it happen.
mark my words it is going to be very different from now on in and dont start moaning when it happens.
You seem to of moved away from your original point about getting Paolo back and aimed it towards suggesting anyone who now thinks thanks Paolo and good luck should be begging him to come back.
We done our part in showing how we feel towards him,you and i know he was bl00dy worshipped here and the likes i have never witnessed at Swindon before.
I would not be against him coming back but feel to much has happened and him coming back just might have an adverse effect.
Cmon Swindon 3 points are needed,it will also stop a lot more bickering on here. My prediction 1-1 but hope for 3-0
jayden
says...
5:57pm Tue 26 Feb 13
red white
says...
6:22pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Steve. Brentford wrote:Yer right the in fighting is not far from the surface.
LeGod wrote:Look Legod,this is not personal but your last sentence in your above post is complete ****,what do you mean "mark my words" etc what is it anyone could of done if we took heed of something you said? and then "don't moan when it happens" do you think any other STFC fan has any different hopes and dreams than you, of course not!
short memories some people.
PDC got us on the map
PDC got us promoted
PDC got us to the top of L1
PDC got us the the Paint Pot Final
PDC got us more media recognition.
if you lot seriously want championship football without a manager we wont be going there- simple as.
without additional players coming in we are not going to the championship.
this new lot should be on the case and working 24-7 to make it happen.
mark my words it is going to be very different from now on in and dont start moaning when it happens.
You seem to of moved away from your original point about getting Paolo back and aimed it towards suggesting anyone who now thinks thanks Paolo and good luck should be begging him to come back.
We done our part in showing how we feel towards him,you and i know he was bl00dy worshipped here and the likes i have never witnessed at Swindon before.
I would not be against him coming back but feel to much has happened and him coming back just might have an adverse effect.
Cmon Swindon 3 points are needed,it will also stop a lot more bickering on here. My prediction 1-1 but hope for 3-0
We are in limbo and we need a leader.
With Paolo anything could happen,i'm still grieving really cos although our club is saved we need someone(Paolo).
STFCman&boy1973
says...
7:25pm Tue 26 Feb 13
My recommendation goes to
Paolo Di Canio of Swindon,
he hasn't had a job in a few Weeks, but I think he could do a good job here...
The Jockster says...
6:26am Tue 26 Feb 13