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« Reply #15 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:12:12 » |
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Less willing to gamble would have been a better choice in hindsight.
I'd agree there. Same goal different methods. |
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« Reply #16 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:13:04 » |
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I was lucky enough to hear the whole press conference live as I was driving in my car with no indicators working.
Anyway, did I hear right that this was Di Canio's first visit to the County Ground and that the interview was at Heathrow? Feels strange that someone would say yes to joining a club he's never seen, training facilities etc.
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« Reply #17 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:16:36 » |
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No, probably the wrong choice of word.
Less willing to gamble would have been a better choice in hindsight.
Problem with Fitton was his inflexibility. He was certainly prepared to gamble, especially on youth. But Fitton refused to change his plans even though by January of this season that blueprint left us very little chance of avoiding relegation. It was all focused on medium/long term planning, firefighting seemed something he was unwilling to do. Bit of glamour and excitement now. Hopefully we will get plenty of fans in the ground to see it. |
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« Reply #18 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:17:00 » |
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I was lucky enough to hear the whole press conference live as I was driving in my car with no indicators working.
Anyway, did I hear right that this was Di Canio's first visit to the County Ground and that the interview was at Heathrow? Feels strange that someone would say yes to joining a club he's never seen, training facilities etc.
I consider the "facilities" statement as a bit of a modern cliche for footballers who don't know what else to praise the club for when they join (instead of saying "I'm here for the money). |
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« Reply #19 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:20:16 » |
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I consider the "facilities" statement as a bit of a modern cliche for footballers who don't know what else to praise the club for when the join (instead of saying "I'm here for the money).
Good point What are training facilities anyway? Cones, balls and a field? |
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« Reply #20 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:23:47 » |
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Hopefully we will get plenty of fans in the ground to see it.
I'm sure there are several Town fans who beileve he would be good at rounding up people and confining them, then torturing them. |
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« Reply #21 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 19:27:53 » |
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I'm sure there are several Town fans who beileve he would be good at rounding up people and confining them, then torturing them.
A new twist to the term "captive audience". Interesting idea. |
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« Reply #22 on: Monday, May 23, 2011, 21:41:33 » |
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Just watched the whole thing
The man was sat down and his passion was truly infectious, just wait until he is stood up on the touchline screaming at people.
He also seems to have an underlying degree of organisation and shrewdness, he answered all questions very well and seemed well prepared.
Jezza also came across very well, he very much wants the club to do well.
Paolo Di Posthelthwaite is clearly a time bomb though. Don't know yet if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
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« Reply #23 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 08:58:12 » |
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I was lucky enough to hear the whole press conference live as I was driving in my car with no indicators working.
Anyway, did I hear right that this was Di Canio's first visit to the County Ground and that the interview was at Heathrow? Feels strange that someone would say yes to joining a club he's never seen, training facilities etc.
With Andy King on 4 AUG 2000 we played a Friendly against West Ham United at the CG I was there and i'm 99% sure Mr Di Canio was too |
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« Reply #24 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 09:08:07 » |
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i am reserving judgment for the time being. nothing in his interview to get carried away with and any person coming in would have said similar things.
we will learn alot in the first month of the season.i'm looking forward to it
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« Reply #25 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 09:11:28 » |
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i am reserving judgment for the time being. nothing in his interview to get carried away with and any person coming in would have said similar things.
we will learn alot in the first month of the season.i'm looking forward to it
Agreed. Even before then it will be interesting to see which players of the current squad he keeps and what sort of player he eventually brings in. A crucial summer to get things right. |
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« Reply #26 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 09:13:25 » |
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With Andy King on 4 AUG 2000 we played a Friendly against West Ham United at the CG I was there and i'm 99% sure Mr Di Canio was too
He was, yeah, and he was good. Danny Invincible stole the limelight though with a storming first appearance in a Town shirt. Surprised it's not etched on Paolo's mind, to be honest  |
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« Reply #27 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 10:15:17 » |
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Spoke to a Wovers supporting friend on Sunday & he was green with envy. "Why do Swindon show ambition, whilst we have to make do with run of the mill stuff".
He was hoping that they get Danny Wilson
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« Reply #28 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 10:18:44 » |
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Spoke to a Wovers supporting friend on Sunday & he was green with envy. "Why do Swindon show ambition, whilst we have to make do with run of the mill stuff".
He was hoping that they get Danny Wilson
Because we're Swindon. And they're Bristol Rovers. Simple. |
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« Reply #29 on: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 10:36:42 » |
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OK, so he has proven he can talk the talk, now we need to see if he can walk the walk.
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