Swindon Town set to trim their squad (From Swindon Advertiser)

Is that you Lovesey wrote:
spot on mate

jayden wrote:
I have had a big clear out many times after eating in the ground lol

the wizard wrote:
umpcah, a cb and gk. Good guess from Roger, I don't think he is far off. Lots of stories concerning Connell going to Crawley for a long time, even before Slug left for Rotherham.
I can see another mid fielder going in addition to Smith, if it is him.

rcarzz99 wrote:
It's obviously Jon smith and risser going not Connell and ferry as ferry has 40 odd appearances last season and Connell had about 30

mandrossian wrote:
Based on a combined 60 league apps it must be 2 from the following 4 candidates:
Risser 32
Connell 32
Devita 38
Smith 38

Anyone else would be a shock

stokes_stfc wrote:

mandrossian wrote:
Based on a combined 60 league apps it must be 2 from the following 4 candidates:
Risser 32
Connell 32
Devita 38
Smith 38

Anyone else would be a shock

my first thought was cibo but he hasn't played enough games to make up 60... think it will be connel and smith

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

umpcah wrote:

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

I know you are asking Wizz but does Paolo want to bring injury prone players to the CG ? I doubt it !

Davidsyrett wrote:
Bodin's one that I'm sure is on his way but he only made 11 appearances for us last season, So I'll go for Ferry as the other one on his way out as he made 38 appearances.

stfc_tom wrote:
Bodin will defo go so if Connell goes then that's Williams, Benson and Collins as our only strikers. Top scorer last season and although was in and out the team PDC did also say he was an important player. Mayy be surprised and may not be connell. Could be RDV, Smith, Cox.

hertz wrote:
Filled up the Mrs car in Old Town yesterday and the fella in the petrol station said he had just been talking to Bostock , he called in , so why would he be in these parts on a Sunday ?

umpcah wrote:

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

I know you are asking Wizz but does Paolo want to bring injury prone players to the CG ? I doubt it !

35yrRED wrote:

umpcah wrote:

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

I know you are asking Wizz but does Paolo want to bring injury prone players to the CG ? I doubt it !

His injury record is not as bad as people make out...He would be a great addition to the squad for this level...It would be a great deal if the money was sensible because HK could do a job at Championship level easily IMO

louiscassius wrote:

35yrRED wrote:

umpcah wrote:

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

I know you are asking Wizz but does Paolo want to bring injury prone players to the CG ? I doubt it !

His injury record is not as bad as people make out...He would be a great addition to the squad for this level...It would be a great deal if the money was sensible because HK could do a job at Championship level easily IMO

My thoughts exactly.....as long as the money's right....he could be easily 20+ for us at this level.....

Louis :-)))

EastleazeRed wrote:

louiscassius wrote:

35yrRED wrote:

umpcah wrote:

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz,

Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract??

I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........

My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences.......

Any thoughts Wizz???

Louis :-)))))))))))))))

I know you are asking Wizz but does Paolo want to bring injury prone players to the CG ? I doubt it !

His injury record is not as bad as people make out...He would be a great addition to the squad for this level...It would be a great deal if the money was sensible because HK could do a job at Championship level easily IMO

My thoughts exactly.....as long as the money's right....he could be easily 20+ for us at this level.....

Louis :-)))

It was reported in one of the red tops this morning that harry kewell is returning to england because his mother in law is really ill and wants to be close to his family , so i expect he will end up somewhere in yorkshire.

louiscassius wrote:
Wizz, Have you heard that Harry Kewell is the big name striker, that has been offered a 1 yrs contract?? I just thought with your connections you might know if there's any truth behind this rumour mate........ My dads mate, reckons we're in for a treat, he said that in Apr, that there'll be one big name signing....God, could it be true......I know his fitness and injuries are something to be scared off, but jesus, that boy doesn't half know where the goal is!!!! and at this level he could destroy defences....... Any thoughts Wizz??? Louis :-)))))))))))))))

aussieg wrote:
Report from hear in Melbourne is that HK is set to have talks with Blackburn--very soon

the wizard wrote:
London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip. He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

the wizard wrote:
London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip.

He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

the wizard wrote:
London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip. He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

I can direct him to some more interesting sites if he needs any help ....lol.
Not a rumour in sight. Eyes don't lie Wiz.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

the wizard wrote:
London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip. He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

I can direct him to some more interesting sites if he needs any help ....lol.
Not a rumour in sight. Eyes don't lie Wiz.

the wizard wrote:
And then, elsewhere, totally off subject,

Barton stripped of Captaincy, blimey and blind man could have seen that coming.

Pirlo not marked out of the game and we were chasing shadows.

If your name is Cole you cannot and must not take penalties.

Rooney was more unfit than most Town players at the end of Wilson's reign. Why was he allowed to play, a very poor performance by his standards.

In Roy Hodgeson I think we have hope. He made us respectable again, and has shown he is not afraid to pick the players he wants, and gave caps to some exiting young players. I hope he is not hung out to dry in the press like some of his predecessors, he deserves time. In Roy I trust, he has shown he can do the job.

Not so Smart Roger wrote:
Connell and Jonathan Smith?

ciclosporindorset wrote:

hertz wrote: Filled up the Mrs car in Old Town yesterday and the fella in the petrol station said he had just been talking to Bostock , he called in , so why would he be in these parts on a Sunday ?

I was in Natwest in Yeovil on Saturday and bumped into Tara Palmer Tomkinson. She was visiting Dorset to secure a property or so she told all 134 people there at the time. Maybe Bostock had similar motives.

peanutstfc wrote:
Matt ritchie and aden flint

the wizard wrote:
And then, elsewhere, totally off subject, Barton stripped of Captaincy, blimey and blind man could have seen that coming. Pirlo not marked out of the game and we were chasing shadows. If your name is Cole you cannot and must not take penalties. Rooney was more unfit than most Town players at the end of Wilson's reign. Why was he allowed to play, a very poor performance by his standards. In Roy Hodgeson I think we have hope. He made us respectable again, and has shown he is not afraid to pick the players he wants, and gave caps to some exiting young players. I hope he is not hung out to dry in the press like some of his predecessors, he deserves time. In Roy I trust, he has shown he can do the job.

Malkym wrote:

ciclosporindorset wrote:

hertz wrote: Filled up the Mrs car in Old Town yesterday and the fella in the petrol station said he had just been talking to Bostock , he called in , so why would he be in these parts on a Sunday ?

I was in Natwest in Yeovil on Saturday and bumped into Tara Palmer Tomkinson. She was visiting Dorset to secure a property or so she told all 134 people there at the time. Maybe Bostock had similar motives.

Now I'd rather bump into TPT any time than Bostick!

Malkym wrote:
Para should have read :- Love him or hate him JT was my MOM by a mile and Stevie G, Johnson,Welbeck and Parker(also did well). Hodgson was on a hiding to nothing with injuries, was forced to play defensively and Lady Luck has been with us from the start of the tournament - it was unfair that we should expect (her) to stay on side for the shoot out

Malkym wrote:

the wizard wrote:
And then, elsewhere, totally off subject, Barton stripped of Captaincy, blimey and blind man could have seen that coming. Pirlo not marked out of the game and we were chasing shadows. If your name is Cole you cannot and must not take penalties. Rooney was more unfit than most Town players at the end of Wilson's reign. Why was he allowed to play, a very poor performance by his standards. In Roy Hodgeson I think we have hope. He made us respectable again, and has shown he is not afraid to pick the players he wants, and gave caps to some exiting young players. I hope he is not hung out to dry in the press like some of his predecessors, he deserves time. In Roy I trust, he has shown he can do the job.

England got what they deserved - squat diddly! They couldn't pass the ball and were over-run in midfield relying solely on Parker and Gerrard. We are a million miles from winning a major tournament at the moment and were lucky we still had a chance for it to go to pens.

Love him or hate him JT was my MOM by a mile and Stevie G, Johnson,Welbeck and Parker. Hodgson was on a hiding to nothing with injuries, was forced to play defensively and Lady Luck has been with us from the start of the tournament - it was unfair that we should expect to stay on side for the shoot out!

Rooney was on the pitch because he has the ability to produce something from nothing and his reputation was designed to scare the opposition. However spectacular overhead goals only come off every now and then as he ably demonstrated last night - he didn't play well but his work rate couldn't be faulted IMO.

the wizard wrote:
And then, elsewhere, totally off subject, Barton stripped of Captaincy, blimey and blind man could have seen that coming. Pirlo not marked out of the game and we were chasing shadows. If your name is Cole you cannot and must not take penalties. Rooney was more unfit than most Town players at the end of Wilson's reign. Why was he allowed to play, a very poor performance by his standards. In Roy Hodgeson I think we have hope. He made us respectable again, and has shown he is not afraid to pick the players he wants, and gave caps to some exiting young players. I hope he is not hung out to dry in the press like some of his predecessors, he deserves time. In Roy I trust, he has shown he can do the job.

stfc_tom wrote:
Bodin will defo go so if Connell goes then that's Williams, Benson and Collins as our only strikers. Top scorer last season and although was in and out the team PDC did also say he was an important player. Mayy be surprised and may not be connell. Could be RDV, Smith, Cox.

London Red wrote:
England will never do anything until they have a proper change
.
Simply swapping the manager and persisting with the same players may have a short term effect - but not long term
.
We saw that by England being harder to beat than usual - but will we get beyond the quarters like that - No!
.
I'm disappointed that Gerrard is to continue as Captain in 2014 - yes he was our best player - but he will be 34 then and is already past his best
.
We need to radically change the squad and go with the new generation - it worked for the Spanish and it is going to see the Germans dominate for years to come as they just get better and better!

Steve. Brentford wrote:

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

the wizard wrote: London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip. He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

I can direct him to some more interesting sites if he needs any help ....lol. Not a rumour in sight. Eyes don't lie Wiz.

Anyone seen my EX-HAMSTER ? (i seem to of lost it)

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

the wizard wrote: London, poor old Louis, you just have to love him, but that dreaded rumour site and Louis are almost joined at the hip. He is a lovely guy and I knew exactly what was afoot when he posted. LOL

I can direct him to some more interesting sites if he needs any help ....lol. Not a rumour in sight. Eyes don't lie Wiz.

Anyone seen my EX-HAMSTER ? (i seem to of lost it)

I may be an Oxfordshire lad but Hamsters are kids pets.

I guess that's why I was always told to stay clear of Pinehurst (lol) ;)

PS - 3 decent Chub all over 5 & 1/2 lb Friday but no Barbel.
Can you send some down from the lower Thames bypassing those Otters and take your Comorants with you back to the Tidal Thames.

mallorca wrote:
Yes Connel/Bodin/Cox plus a few more will leave.
as for Bostock would be nice.
However at the back of my mind I get a feeling that Ferry may be leaving possibly to Sheffield united.
Incoming possibly 2 or 3
However we will get a surprise when players who are leaving is revealed

aussieg wrote:
Report from hear in Melbourne is that HK is set to have talks with Blackburn--very soon

LydiardRED67 wrote:
Should have been defense obviously. Stupid fingers.

London Red wrote:
I've had this debate with others before so do have a list of names who should make up the squad
.
I would want a young squad which can interchange with the U21 as required to ensure all play together regularly and with the same system
.
I would adopt the 4231 formation as we clearly saw we need 3 in the middle to match the top sides
.
Germany have shown how this still can keep you solid but also fluent in attack
.
Slight tweaks will also aid which style you want by changing he 2 to be defensive like Holland or ball players like Spain
.
My squad would include:
.
GK
J Hart
J Ruddy
F Forster
J Lewis
A Smithies
W Fodderingham
B Amos
J Butland
.
Def
K Walker
G Johnson
M Richards
M Kelly
N Clyne
K Naughton
A Cole
R Bertrand
K Gibbs
D Rose
G Cahill
J Lescott
P Jagialka
P Jones
C Smalling
S Caulker
C Dawson
.
Mid
J Wilshire
T Cleverly
J Rodwell
J Henderson
J McEachran
A Lennon
T Walcott
A Oxlade-Chamberlain
A Young
A Johnson
W Zaha
.
Fwd
W Rooney
D Welbeck
A Carroll
C Wickham
J Rodiguez
M Sordwell
H Lansbury

old town robin wrote:

mallorca wrote:
Yes Connel/Bodin/Cox plus a few more will leave.
as for Bostock would be nice.
However at the back of my mind I get a feeling that Ferry may be leaving possibly to Sheffield united.
Incoming possibly 2 or 3
However we will get a surprise when players who are leaving is revealed

Mallorca, you would have to be koking if you think Ferry would play for Wilson after the way he was forgotton when Prutton arrived. i bet Jeamn Francois has some regrets, didn't see that he was involved too much after Xmas.