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SWINDON TOWN: Wray flies to Italy for summit talks
5:40am Tuesday 10th July 2012 in STFC News By Sam Morshead
JETTING OUT: Jeremy Wray
PAOLO Di Canio will sit down with Swindon Town’s hierarchy at the club’s training camp on the banks of Lake Garda today to discuss their plans for the remainder of the summer.
Interim chairman Jeremy Wray and Di Canio’s agent Phil Spencer were set to fly out and join up with the Robins at Hotel Veronello this morning and the duo will meet with Di Canio and board member Russell Backhouse, who is already in northern Italy, to talk tactics in the transfer market.
Seven players have already been acquired by Swindon since the end of last season, but Di Canio is still after Tottenham midfielder John Bostock on a long-term loan deal and he remains interested in two unnamed players who have been offered to Town by their agents over the course of the last week.
“Tomorrow we will have a meeting because Phil and the chairman will travel here and Russell is already here,” said the Robins boss.
“We will have a meeting and we will see. I don’t expect anything today (Monday), tomorrow we’ll have more news how we can proceed in terms of accelerating a bit more the process of coming. We will see tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, trialist Simone Materazzi has left the Swindon touring party after spending five days trying to earn a contract with the Robins.
Comments(61)
louiscassius
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6:40am Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Socks now on stand by, waiting to be blown off yet again.
Long term deal for Bostock, maybe we are going to put an offer on the table and make it a perm deal.
Season ticket now looking amazing value for money !!!!
Totally agree mate. I think that Bostock, and 2 additions of quality would be icing on the cake......
Louis :-)
mustard red
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7:23am Tue 10 Jul 12
I'll get my coat.
the wizard
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7:35am Tue 10 Jul 12
mustard red wrote:I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving.
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation.
I'll get my coat.
I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made.
Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
old town robin
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7:49am Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Including those on the transfer list 16 from last season have gone or will go. Can't see anymore departures, even with Bostock and two more coming in our squad is not that big. We will be around the 25 or 36 mark, which is just about right in numbers.
mustard red wrote:I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving.
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation.
I'll get my coat.
I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made.
Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
umpcah
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8:04am Tue 10 Jul 12
old town robin wrote:It seems likely that Smith and Connell will be leaving very soon and hopefully Bostock will be coming in. The outfield squad looks very strong to me with all players making the right noises e.g. When I`m fit I`ll grab my place in the team and keep it ; I`m here to play! How can all these hungry players be kept happy ? AND MORE IMPRESSIVE SIGNINGS ARE ON THE CARDS !
the wizard wrote:Including those on the transfer list 16 from last season have gone or will go. Can't see anymore departures, even with Bostock and two more coming in our squad is not that big. We will be around the 25 or 36 mark, which is just about right in numbers.
mustard red wrote:I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving.
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation.
I'll get my coat.
I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made.
Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
old town robin
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8:11am Tue 10 Jul 12
umpcah wrote:Before I'm corrected, big fingers I'm afraid should have been 26 not 36
old town robin wrote:It seems likely that Smith and Connell will be leaving very soon and hopefully Bostock will be coming in. The outfield squad looks very strong to me with all players making the right noises e.g. When I`m fit I`ll grab my place in the team and keep it ; I`m here to play! How can all these hungry players be kept happy ? AND MORE IMPRESSIVE SIGNINGS ARE ON THE CARDS !
the wizard wrote:Including those on the transfer list 16 from last season have gone or will go. Can't see anymore departures, even with Bostock and two more coming in our squad is not that big. We will be around the 25 or 36 mark, which is just about right in numbers.
mustard red wrote:I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving.
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation.
I'll get my coat.
I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made.
Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
London Red
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8:14am Tue 10 Jul 12
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Seriously I agree with OTR that no more will go out as 25/26 is about right for a 50+ game 18 man squad
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Gives the right amount of Competition without seeing too many out of contention
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25 travelled with 1 a trialist and 1 a youth - so only 23 Pros
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Of them 3 are kids really - Bedwell, Smith and Storey
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So only really 20 First Teamers - so certainly room for 3 more as at present we only have a buffer of 2 out of our first teamers
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We have seen 2 injuries in Italy alone - so that would have automatically selected the 18 which is not good - need that competitive edge
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Also it would see too many in certain positions - ie don't need 2 CBs on the bench
Wilesy
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10:19am Tue 10 Jul 12
Yes it would be nice to have a bit more cover, Bostock and a back-up keeper would be great, but we already have a good L1 squad on paper in my opinion.
Everyone has their favourites and to me I can already choose who I would want to be numbers 18, 19 and 20 on match day when all available, but there will be injuries and suspensions and everyone will play a part.
Just can't see C Smith and Storey getting a game with the squad we are putting together, so going out on loan may be the answer for them.
the wizard
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10:33am Tue 10 Jul 12
Wilesy wrote:Hi Wilesy,
The big difference this year is many more of the squad of 20 are quality (assuming the new arrivals will be successes, I suspect they will). Last year we had so many unknown players new to the country or untried at L2 level.
Yes it would be nice to have a bit more cover, Bostock and a back-up keeper would be great, but we already have a good L1 squad on paper in my opinion.
Everyone has their favourites and to me I can already choose who I would want to be numbers 18, 19 and 20 on match day when all available, but there will be injuries and suspensions and everyone will play a part.
Just can't see C Smith and Storey getting a game with the squad we are putting together, so going out on loan may be the answer for them.
If we do get Bostock and these other two it looks like we are going to be spoilt for choice on the quality front.
As I said earlier, that season ticket is starting to look amazing value for money.
Socks still on stand by.
Malkym
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1:08pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation."
mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!
deviant in the tupping pen
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1:14pm Tue 10 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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1:25pm Tue 10 Jul 12
This feels like the longest pre-season ever ?
I guess its the expectation mixed with this terrible weather.
ya mums got facial hair
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1:40pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym
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1:51pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard
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2:14pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym wrote:I didn't realise the two were the same.
the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation."
mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!
Too old to care as well, lol.
Old-Stager, Hilperton
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3:18pm Tue 10 Jul 12
mustard red wrote:mustard red...
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.
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my preferred choice of agent would have been Kirstie Allsopp
I'll get my coat as well....
avo
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3:22pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym wrote:That's actually a very good point you make.
STFC's old git S/T offer is hardly a giveaway @ £340 for new customers - - matchday ticket price = £19. so 18 games x 19 = £342. which equals 5 games"free" if you buy the ST. Given I'll probably miss 5 games for various reasons inc other sporting events methinks I'll stick with the match by match route
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I'll not be a ST holder for the 2nd year running, just a pay on the day when I can afford it homer, with a few away days chucked in for good measure.
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Financial woes of a young family man lol....not only that, the better half loves going too, so it's a double wammy situation for us.
avo
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3:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:Kirsty Allsop lol, I'm not gay, but given the choice, I'd take Phil spencer any day of the week...
mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.mustard red... . my preferred choice of agent would have been Kirstie Allsopp I'll get my coat as well....
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That girl could benefit from a bit of tarting up herself lol, never mind the properties she buys.
TheDukeOfBanbury
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4:53pm Tue 10 Jul 12
avo wrote:Hi Mate.
Malkym wrote: STFC's old git S/T offer is hardly a giveaway @ £340 for new customers - - matchday ticket price = £19. so 18 games x 19 = £342. which equals 5 games"free" if you buy the ST. Given I'll probably miss 5 games for various reasons inc other sporting events methinks I'll stick with the match by match routeThat's actually a very good point you make. * I'll not be a ST holder for the 2nd year running, just a pay on the day when I can afford it homer, with a few away days chucked in for good measure. * Financial woes of a young family man lol....not only that, the better half loves going too, so it's a double wammy situation for us.
Hope you are well. Come and join the South Oxon Reds anytime and hopefully we will meet up again in the season home or away.
I know what you mean. Even my Mrs started to go last season even a few away games. As for my lads both are Junior Reds and the oldest can't wait to go again and wants to go home and away with me.
nlorenzo
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5:08pm Tue 10 Jul 12
LeGod
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5:20pm Tue 10 Jul 12
So £340 into 23 = £14.78 per games a bargain i would say
i think your figure of 18 is referring to a little league a bit higher up.
mustard red
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5:21pm Tue 10 Jul 12
nlorenzo wrote:I'm from Witney, and there are more Town fans than Poxford... But, I work in Thame (north east oxford), and I'm the only one along with a solitary Bristol **** fan.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
mustard red
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5:23pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard
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5:26pm Tue 10 Jul 12
nlorenzo wrote:Coming home after a home game and along the A361 I always get in a string of STFC cars.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
Quite a few in Carterton and then into Witney with still more going towards the centre.
Many Supporters living both sides of the Curbridge Road.
I believe there are more than a few living out in the Wantage direction as well.
Northern Red
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5:38pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:I'd be willing to show Kirstie Allsopp my semi.....
mustard red wrote:mustard red...
Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.
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my preferred choice of agent would have been Kirstie Allsopp
I'll get my coat as well....
Malkym
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5:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12
LeGod wrote:Le God -granted its £15 a game if!!! you go to all 23, the point I was making is that the break even point is 18 games for me at the old git rate of £19 per match - 18 x 19 = £342 so in my case that equates to 5 games "free" if I bought the S/T but - for one reason or another I'm likely to miss 5 games anyway so hence my decision to pay match by match.
So you guys have your figures wrong on the amount of home games which is 23 not 18 So £340 into 23 = £14.78 per games a bargain i would say i think your figure of 18 is referring to a little league a bit higher up.
Others have cut their cloth according to their width for mainly financial reasons and you have to accept that, particularly when a family is involved of whatever size..... and even if they did plump for the S/T option there's a large initial outlay which is probably beyond their reach. The extended payment option is a bit of a con (ala good old HP)because you have to pay well over the odds to start with.
Malkym
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5:53pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz lol!! pretty sure they're not the same lol! just share the same name!!!
Malkym wrote:I didn't realise the two were the same. Too old to care as well, lol.the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation." Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
the wizard
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6:14pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym wrote:L ......O.........L And there was me thinking , I'll have to watch some tele to see who this guy is.
the wizard wrote:Wiz lol!! pretty sure they're not the same lol! just share the same name!!!
Malkym wrote:I didn't realise the two were the same. Too old to care as well, lol.the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation." Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
Must admit not to being a tele addict. Busy waging war on slugs of the garden variety right now.
I'll have to take a look at Kirsty though and her semi's.
graham81
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6:18pm Tue 10 Jul 12
mustard red wrote:I'm from Witney to mate just back from a 20 month travelling trip actually.
nlorenzo wrote:I'm from Witney, and there are more Town fans than Poxford... But, I work in Thame (north east oxford), and I'm the only one along with a solitary Bristol **** fan.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
LeGod
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6:30pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Buy a season ticket and the games you dont want to go to sell to a mate so you have the best of both then cheaper tickets for the games you go to and make a few bob on the ones you flog.
They did teach me something.
Thats what i would do.
ya mums got facial hair
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6:31pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:rather have escape to the country with that babe malissa porter.
Malkym wrote:L ......O.........L And there was me thinking , I'll have to watch some tele to see who this guy is.
the wizard wrote:Wiz lol!! pretty sure they're not the same lol! just share the same name!!!
Malkym wrote:I didn't realise the two were the same. Too old to care as well, lol.the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation." Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
Must admit not to being a tele addict. Busy waging war on slugs of the garden variety right now.
I'll have to take a look at Kirsty though and her semi's.
dreamofacleansheet2
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7:05pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years
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7:07pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Redhouse Red
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7:11pm Tue 10 Jul 12
graham81 wrote:Grew up in Witney also, no live in Swindon...
mustard red wrote:I'm from Witney to mate just back from a 20 month travelling trip actually.
nlorenzo wrote:I'm from Witney, and there are more Town fans than Poxford... But, I work in Thame (north east oxford), and I'm the only one along with a solitary Bristol **** fan.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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7:17pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:DONT count ya chickens yet boys...
Wilesy wrote: The big difference this year is many more of the squad of 20 are quality (assuming the new arrivals will be successes, I suspect they will). Last year we had so many unknown players new to the country or untried at L2 level. Yes it would be nice to have a bit more cover, Bostock and a back-up keeper would be great, but we already have a good L1 squad on paper in my opinion. Everyone has their favourites and to me I can already choose who I would want to be numbers 18, 19 and 20 on match day when all available, but there will be injuries and suspensions and everyone will play a part. Just can't see C Smith and Storey getting a game with the squad we are putting together, so going out on loan may be the answer for them.Hi Wilesy, If we do get Bostock and these other two it looks like we are going to be spoilt for choice on the quality front. As I said earlier, that season ticket is starting to look amazing value for money. Socks still on stand by.
We were in a very poor division last season...and yes i no we won it but this season will be VERY VERY HARD with a brand new team and none of use yet no how it will pan out when the season starts...
REMEMBER we all thought that we had a great team under Wilson in his second season and look what happened there..
Even if we were to make the play-offs that to me would be a fantastic season
the wizard
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7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
DarrenSTFCRomain
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7:41pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym wrote:This is the same reason why i dont buy one..
STFC's old git S/T offer is hardly a giveaway @ £340 for new customers - - matchday ticket price = £19. so 18 games x 19 = £342. which equals 5 games"free" if you buy the ST. Given I'll probably miss 5 games for various reasons inc other sporting events methinks I'll stick with the match by match route
even if i got the early price ticket i would still be out of pocket
OX7Robinfor50years
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8:32pm Tue 10 Jul 12
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's us
graham81
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8:42pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:i grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's us
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?
graham81
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8:43pm Tue 10 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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8:45pm Tue 10 Jul 12
nlorenzo wrote:Lots of 70's Swindon Supporters in Didcot and surrounding area. Even the next generation of kids are coming through following the Town.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
We all sit back of the DR stand.
We get in around 3 corporate games a season as a jolly boys outing and could always exceed the 12 places we book.
I am living North of Banbury and pick up a car full from Didcot for the Sat home games, Midweek travel on my own.
Amazing so many outside of Swindon Supporters: Near us Didcot, Harwell, Kidlington, Abingdon, Marcham - Sadly our large flag went missing a few seasons ago "South Oxon Reds"
dreamofacleansheet2
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8:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Come on man pull yourself together. Maybe?! WHEN!!
Back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend.
Mondeaux
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8:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Malkym wrote:In defense of me old mate Wiz (which he seldom needs) - I very much doubt that he did miss the subtlety.
the wizard wrote:Wiz you obviously missed the subtlety in Mustard's post - ala the following -> "Phil Spencer is one of the best-known faces on British television, co-presenting the hit Channel 4 series Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation."
mustard red wrote: Interesting that Di Canio's agent Phil Spencer is involved in these talks. I hope it has nothing to do with Relocation Relocation Relocation. I'll get my coat.I don't think there is the need for that. If Bostock plus two come in then I think we have to see two or three leaving. I think that is where Spencer comes in, finding clubs for those leaving, and who knows, maybe enquiries have already been made. Swindon Station, all change, all change !!
Never mind Mustard -made me chuckle!
Was there really any subtlety?
Mondeaux
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9:03pm Tue 10 Jul 12
nlorenzo wrote:I live in France now, but up until two years ago lived in Witney ( I was born in Swindon).
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
Back then, you were more likely to see geezers in STFC shirts in Witney High Street, than the shirts of that bunch of tonks who must not be named.
mf04ndl
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9:17pm Tue 10 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Not far away myself living in OX7 in the Bartons
nlorenzo wrote:Lots of 70's Swindon Supporters in Didcot and surrounding area. Even the next generation of kids are coming through following the Town.
Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.
We all sit back of the DR stand.
We get in around 3 corporate games a season as a jolly boys outing and could always exceed the 12 places we book.
I am living North of Banbury and pick up a car full from Didcot for the Sat home games, Midweek travel on my own.
Amazing so many outside of Swindon Supporters: Near us Didcot, Harwell, Kidlington, Abingdon, Marcham - Sadly our large flag went missing a few seasons ago "South Oxon Reds"
the wizard
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9:25pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Hope all is going well at the Gite.
More Town supporters here in the area of Dastardly Dave than anyone realises. I did meet "old what his name" one of our former Chairmen the other day in Witney. He was saying how much good is being done at the club these days even behind the scenes that nobody see's. Also said the corporate hospitality we give the visiting clubs is nothing short of the best.
Mondeaux
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9:26pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard
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9:32pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Mondeaux wrote:Agreed.
If I were a betting man (which thank the lord I'm not, sir), I'd put money on the fact that there are more STFC fans in Oxfordshire that there are OUFC fans in Wiltshire.
Do they have any real fan base, apart from BB Leys ?
Mondeaux
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9:36pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Hello Mondy, How are yer ?
Hope all is going well at the Gite.
More Town supporters here in the area of Dastardly Dave than anyone realises. I did meet "old what his name" one of our former Chairmen the other day in Witney. He was saying how much good is being done at the club these days even behind the scenes that nobody see's. Also said the corporate hospitality we give the visiting clubs is nothing short of the best.
Talk soon, but in the meantime I hope that 'er indoors is fairing well. AND your good self, of course.
Will be back in OX1 from 3-6 Aug (christening), if there's a chance I'll buy you a beer.
the wizard
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9:39pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Mondeaux wrote:You good old boy !!!!
the wizard wrote:Wiz,
Hello Mondy, How are yer ?
Hope all is going well at the Gite.
More Town supporters here in the area of Dastardly Dave than anyone realises. I did meet "old what his name" one of our former Chairmen the other day in Witney. He was saying how much good is being done at the club these days even behind the scenes that nobody see's. Also said the corporate hospitality we give the visiting clubs is nothing short of the best.
Talk soon, but in the meantime I hope that 'er indoors is fairing well. AND your good self, of course.
Will be back in OX1 from 3-6 Aug (christening), if there's a chance I'll buy you a beer.
Message on your phone. LOL.
Hope you enjoyed the ariel photo's.
the wizard
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9:44pm Tue 10 Jul 12
One time regular
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10:38pm Tue 10 Jul 12
graham81 wrote:I also grew up in Milton, do I know you ?
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:i grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's us
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?
I used to drink in the Red Horse and the Crown
Malkym
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10:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12
the wizard wrote:Why would you be sending Mondeaux pictures of Washing powder Wiz! lol
Mondeaux wrote:You good old boy !!!! Message on your phone. LOL. Hope you enjoyed the ariel photo's.the wizard wrote: Hello Mondy, How are yer ? Hope all is going well at the Gite. More Town supporters here in the area of Dastardly Dave than anyone realises. I did meet "old what his name" one of our former Chairmen the other day in Witney. He was saying how much good is being done at the club these days even behind the scenes that nobody see's. Also said the corporate hospitality we give the visiting clubs is nothing short of the best.Wiz, Talk soon, but in the meantime I hope that 'er indoors is fairing well. AND your good self, of course. Will be back in OX1 from 3-6 Aug (christening), if there's a chance I'll buy you a beer.
Another subtle one Mondeaux and to answer your previous post -certainly think Mustard's post had a note of subtlety about it :)
Oh and Wiz - know what you mean about those little pesky slugs - pellets & salt to the fore!!
Malkym
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10:55pm Tue 10 Jul 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:Wise words Darren - and like last year never over till the fat lady sings ...and she's not even selected her song list yet let alone started to gargle!!
the wizard wrote:DONT count ya chickens yet boys... We were in a very poor division last season...and yes i no we won it but this season will be VERY VERY HARD with a brand new team and none of use yet no how it will pan out when the season starts... REMEMBER we all thought that we had a great team under Wilson in his second season and look what happened there.. Even if we were to make the play-offs that to me would be a fantastic seasonWilesy wrote: The big difference this year is many more of the squad of 20 are quality (assuming the new arrivals will be successes, I suspect they will). Last year we had so many unknown players new to the country or untried at L2 level. Yes it would be nice to have a bit more cover, Bostock and a back-up keeper would be great, but we already have a good L1 squad on paper in my opinion. Everyone has their favourites and to me I can already choose who I would want to be numbers 18, 19 and 20 on match day when all available, but there will be injuries and suspensions and everyone will play a part. Just can't see C Smith and Storey getting a game with the squad we are putting together, so going out on loan may be the answer for them.Hi Wilesy, If we do get Bostock and these other two it looks like we are going to be spoilt for choice on the quality front. As I said earlier, that season ticket is starting to look amazing value for money. Socks still on stand by.
Oxon-Red
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12:21am Wed 11 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:Loads in Wantage, at least two coaches along with mini-buses and loads of cars went to Wembley on both occasions.
nlorenzo wrote: Great to see large groups of Swindon fans in Oxfordshire. Do Poxford have a north wiltshire group of fans?? lol. As for them saying Witney and Abingdon is their territory, they are clearly deluded.Lots of 70's Swindon Supporters in Didcot and surrounding area. Even the next generation of kids are coming through following the Town. We all sit back of the DR stand. We get in around 3 corporate games a season as a jolly boys outing and could always exceed the 12 places we book. I am living North of Banbury and pick up a car full from Didcot for the Sat home games, Midweek travel on my own. Amazing so many outside of Swindon Supporters: Near us Didcot, Harwell, Kidlington, Abingdon, Marcham - Sadly our large flag went missing a few seasons ago "South Oxon Reds"
Fair few Oxford fans that are mainly from the Pension fund era but we are probably mostly Red.
I was actually born in the old JR in Oxford but living in Wantage we had no affinity to Oxford as we only became Oxon after the boundary changes in the early 70's. Us older ones are Berkshire. Perhaps I should change my name to Berks-Red or the probably more apt, Red-Berk :-)
COYMR
graham81
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8:53am Wed 11 Jul 12
One time regular wrote:Haha maybe what's Ur name? I used to live in High street in Milton next to the chapel. Used to play for wychwood boys and the district to
graham81 wrote:I also grew up in Milton, do I know you ?
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:i grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's us
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?
I used to drink in the Red Horse and the Crown
graham81
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8:55am Wed 11 Jul 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:I meant maybe as in if the event of a meet actually takes place. I know we will win the league again this season, bring on the championsip !!!!
Graham81 maybe after we win the league.
Come on man pull yourself together. Maybe?! WHEN!!
Back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend.
OX7Robinfor50years
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9:31am Wed 11 Jul 12
8:53am Wed 11 Jul 12
One time regular wrote:
graham81 wrote:
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's usi grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?I also grew up in Milton, do I know you ?
I used to drink in the Red Horse and the CrownHaha maybe what's Ur name? I used to live in High street
Used to live at the Red horse in the seventies when my brother-inlaw ran it. it is shut now. clarkson is still about by the way.
graham81
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10:11am Wed 11 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:ahh your a little older than me. i grew up in milton in my teens around 12 years ago
graham81 says...
8:53am Wed 11 Jul 12
One time regular wrote:
graham81 wrote:
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's usi grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?I also grew up in Milton, do I know you ?
I used to drink in the Red Horse and the CrownHaha maybe what's Ur name? I used to live in High street
Used to live at the Red horse in the seventies when my brother-inlaw ran it. it is shut now. clarkson is still about by the way.
the wizard
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2:14pm Wed 11 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:Jezza is still around , funnily enough this cropped up today,
graham81 says...
8:53am Wed 11 Jul 12
One time regular wrote:
graham81 wrote:
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
e wizard says...
7:24pm Tue 10 Jul 12
OX7Robinfor50years wrote:
Loads of us Reds in Chipping Norton as well. I know of at least 10 helping to keep those Yellows quiet. We have a regular car load for each game.
Probably you guys I've spotted in the Legends now and again then.
Yep that's usi grew up in milton-under-wychwoo
d. not too far from Chipping Norton. Is Clarkson still knocking around?I also grew up in Milton, do I know you ?
I used to drink in the Red Horse and the CrownHaha maybe what's Ur name? I used to live in High street
Used to live at the Red horse in the seventies when my brother-inlaw ran it. it is shut now. clarkson is still about by the way.
http://www.oxfordmai
l.co.uk/news/yourtow
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the wizard says...
6:19am Tue 10 Jul 12
Long term deal for Bostock, maybe we are going to put an offer on the table and make it a perm deal.
Season ticket now looking amazing value for money !!!!