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« Reply #735 on: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 22:21:00 » |
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Fitton didn't spot Austin. He was already known to plenty of people.
A manager should be able to pick his own team though, which doesn't apply to stfc currently.
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ChalkyWhiteIsGod
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« Reply #736 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 00:25:06 » |
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Fitton spotted Austin but I'm sure Wilson would have watched him, scouting him and given the signings the thumbs up before a contract was offered.
This is true, Fitton also recommended Austin and a couple of others known to Hungerford to Malpas too but he didn't fancy any of them. Pretty sure there was an article in the adver about it. Can only find Sky Sports commenting on it http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/scout/15198/5957179/Sky-Sports-Scout-Charlie-Austin |
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« Reply #737 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 07:24:21 » |
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Fitton spotted Austin but I'm sure Wilson would have watched him, scouting him and given the signings the thumbs up before a contract was offered.
I will not join the argument as to who "spotted" Mr Austin, but if Bournemouth had not been under a transfer embargo at the time we would not have got him!! They must have spotted him first!! |
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« Reply #738 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 07:38:26 » |
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According to Austin's dad Swindon were watching Charlie Austin for 18 months. Initial interest was from old Hungerford chairman Andrew Fitton and Maurice Malpas. Dum-dum-duuuuuuuuuum. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/hungerfordtownfc/news/interview-with-fred-austin-father-of-new-swindon-striker-charlie-austin-87616.htmlYou'll have to forgive me but I thought that, while it is true that he could/would/should have joined Bournemouth, Fitton's link to Austin's non-league career was all a part of the 'fairytale' rise and that this was pretty much common knowledge (from the press coverage that emerged when Austin was with us). |
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« Reply #739 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:00:34 » |
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Less than 2 weeks till the start of the new season ...........
Surely there has to be an appointment in the next 48 hours doesnt there?
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« Reply #740 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:01:57 » |
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Cooperman will get the job, let meltdown cometh.
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« Reply #741 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:02:33 » |
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Surely there has to be an appointment in the next 48 hours doesnt there?
Why 48 hours? |
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« Reply #742 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:06:46 » |
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Been away for a few days, thought I might come back to a new Swindon manager... Alas, no.
Where the hell did Schmeichel come from though? Would love a massive name like him, also quite interesting that we've met with Tisdale a couple of times, he was my first choice last time, would be an astute appointment.. Desperately hope that Cooper doesn't pip the likes of those guys to the job.
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« Reply #743 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:10:03 » |
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Where the hell did Schmeichel come from though?
Denmark. the adver understands. |
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« Reply #744 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:10:43 » |
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Get yourselves ready for Cooper to be announced.
Then anyone else who is announced will be a pleasant surprise.
Any betting updates today? I might put a few quid on MC.
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #745 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:12:37 » |
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Get yourselves ready for Cooper to be announced.
Yup. The cheap option will prove too tempting. |
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« Reply #746 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:13:02 » |
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Get yourselves ready for Cooper to be announced.
Then anyone else who is announced will be a pleasant surprise.
Any betting updates today? I might put a few quid on MC.
As they're in Portugal at the moment I'm expecting a reasonably quiet week. |
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« Reply #747 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:13:48 » |
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Get yourselves ready for Cooper to be announced.
Then anyone else who is announced will be a pleasant surprise.
Any betting updates today? I might put a few quid on MC.
Ferdinand 4/6 Tisdale 9/4 Cooper 5/1 Hartley 6/1 from Skybet |
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« Reply #748 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:28:34 » |
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We should have appointed Tisdale every time since (and including) Malpas got the job
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« Reply #749 on: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:41:29 » |
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A part of the major appeal of Tisdale is his commitment to a small club project. We need a Paul Tisdale/Chris Wilder/Greg Abbott/Mark Yates guy.
No thrills, ample commitment to the cause and therefore, hopefully, stability.
... and yes I mentioned Wilder but not in the sense of joining Swindon (far from it). One could argue that Carlisle and Cheltenham 'punch above their weight' and Oxford for all their flaws have settled back in the Football League with relative ease while Exeter operate under a shoestring and up until recently were in League One against the odds.
The next appointment could well be considered 'dull' and it could be one of the most important at this club for many years.
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