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Di Canio hits back at recent accusations
           
           


  PAOLO Di Canio has hit back at a newspaper story and the Twitter remarks of Andrew Black which he feels “seem deliberately slanted to damage my reputation, and shift the blame onto me for the recent problems of STFCâ€�.

           

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Meh

His version of events isn't nearly so entertaining.

Indeed. He's played the legal card so I doubt they'll be any response to this.

Can't wait for Fitton's version of events, then Wray's version of events, Piccareta's version of events, Curly Withers........

I'll be honest, this version of events is not as good an avatar as the first.

Fucking hell soapy tit wank

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paolo-di-canio-considers-sitting-1725800

Just move on Paolo, It's what we're doing.

Who needs Di Canio when we've got Tom and Dan 'io...

I tell you, he's going to run on the pitch at half-time, I just know it.

I tell you this now, I'd love it if he did that, love it.

I sort of want to see how this would play out...

 :popcorn:

He's going to take the PNE section.

I've bought a ticket for tomorrow kind of hoping to see PDC do something stupid/memorable

He's going to goose step towards the Town End waving Patey's head on a spike.

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Haha. Exactly this.

I said yesterday I would not be surprised if he was not in in the Townend Saturday with a megaphone in Lazio style leading the singing

As long as he doesnt bring a fucking drum.

He's going to be in the Town End...

Steady now... this is the mirror. It's more than likely made up.

It would be entertaining though. (But the result is more important)

His plan will involve hijacking the microphone from the announcer. The stewards will make a laughable attempt at grabbing him, but he'll tell the crowd to remember Paolo as a warrior amongst meerkats.

I think Paolo's ultimatum has backfired spectacularly.

Think he would be stupid to turn up personally. But this is Paolo and it wouldn't surprise me if he did.

Likewise.

But now he's gone a bit all phsyco ex girlfriend, and I just wish he would fuck the fuck off and shut the fuck up

Very sad indeed and if it carries on the way I think it will then all the good stuff he did will be replaced in our memories by this fucking fiasco

we'll be 0-2 down at half time,he'll turn up on the bench and we'll win 3-2

He really still wants to be part of it all doesn't he?  He wanted to make a point that backfired and now wishes he'd ridden it out for a few more days.

I genuinely think he'll find it hard to stay away from the game.

This is PDC dont forget, if he comes he'll have the LSO, and the ghost of Bob Marley leading the songs.

"He's the favourite to takeover from himself."

Nope, nothing to see here.

 There's surreal and there may be something beyond...and this could be it.  At the outset the consensus was this could be wonderful or a total train crash. I'm undecided.

The way things are going I fully expect to see him back as manager. Nothing surprises me with STFC anymore.

Lest we forget. Andrew Black has had his say. PDC hasn't. God forbid some people on here should be selected for jury service. On a rainy day in Scunthorpe in April, when we are in the play-off zone and losing , I sincerely hope that some of Ardiles's "revisionists" are able to look back and re-revise themselves.

Just who will be inside Rockin' Robin's costume this afternoon?

I really don't get the ambivalence towards Paolo - whether he returns, Lazarus style, or not, he and his circus have lifted our club up from its bootstraps over the past 18 months, given us back pride and passion in our club.

Everyone knows he is a wonderful loon, but he is OUR wonderful loon.

I would imagine that if he is welcomed back by the new lot it would be with a very distinct change of financial rules for him to abide by and as long as he is aware of this, and accepts it, I honestly see no reason why he shouldn't reclaim his place in STFC folklore.

Come on, guys, is there really anyone out there you'd rather have?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTZudY579Zs

Indeed, he's an absolute head case, but rightly or wrongly he entertains and gives us plenty to debate on here. Now imagine Andy Thorne, Paul Buckle or Mike Newell in charge.

I'd welcome him back to finish what he has started and been so successful at here.

Ha ha, like that.

Di Canio coming back at 0-2 down would remind me of this (at around the 1.30 mark)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELC0vAbBVvI

Brinkmanship that went wrong from Paolo.

I'm pissed off with the timing of the resignation and have some concerns over the stuff contained in Black's statement (although the bit about Wray being obsessed with Paolo is hilarious), but if he were unveiled on the pitch as manager by the new consortium this afternoon, I'd sing his name as loud as before.

Someone said earlier this week that we were a coach crash away from being an episode of Dream Team. I think we've actually crossed over into a storyline they ruled out as too ridiculous.

Perhaps he is going to make a Paolo Di Cameo appearance....I'll get me coat.

As a Dos-like fan of PDC, I too find the extent of the ambivalence towards PDC very surprising.

Ignoring those who will be delighted that PDC's departure will attract back the £350 player sponsorship from the GMB Union, I think most of us are just washed out by the sudden but prolonged uncertainty over the club's future.

PDCs "will he, won't he" contribution has been misjudged.  A perfect Paolo would have enhanced his reputation on the job market had he pledged the rest of the season to his team and his fans

None of us mind success if it happens to come our way it but it is not very Swindon for a manager to come in and actually demand it from those around him and actually mean it.

There is some evidence that egotistical, sociopathic traits are more common in high achieving figures in corporate and public life even if most such high achievers can be advised to keep those traits reasonably well camouflaged. 

PDCs flaw is that he is useless at the camouflage bit so whilst I believe he can be especially successful, he will not be successful anywhere and he will attract fans and detractors rather than admirers.

Whatever, I believe he has left us with a squad prepared to sacrifice to achieve and there is a great opportunity if we get the right person in now.  I'd love it, I'd really love it if that person were to be...

It's like when the beloved family pet is sick, you know the end is coming and you are dreading it.

Then, when the inevitable happens, there is a sense of relief and a wishing not to have to go through that again.

I'd have him back in an instant

Give him his job back and we will win the league. 2league titles in the bounce. Dreamland stuff

... and go out of business. The club can't afford him and his entourage. If he had been satisfied to operate within a budget unmatched in most of the rest of the division this situation wouldn't have arisen. If he's as talented as many suggest he would have been able to do so.

It's pretty much been both, the brakes have now been applied but we're still doing 120mph and the buffers are rolling into view.

do you know what had been spent and what others do? I know it's alot but would be interested to get the comparisons. Winning titles costs money these days.

Why would we go out of business? The budget is different now Black's gone and di Canio is fully aware of that. The u turn that many have made over PdC is staggering.  No doubt they'd be back on side if he was reinstated.

I would welcome him back so he can finish what he has started but I feel he may have burnt too many bridges, I could be wrong but I hope he comes back, but as it is we must carry on like he won't be coming back.

To be fair he knew what the budget was under black and still wanted more, cannot see him wanting to operate under a smaller budget.

But we shall see just want it sorted one way or another.

I honestly think he regrets his decision, it didn't makle sense at the time and still doesn't make sense now. He had nothing to lose to stay until the end of the season.

I would take him back in a heartbeat.

it's true we can't afford to live the way we did. I'd take him until summer and then both parties can decide whether to continue. We have the players he bought until then plus a couple of loans..

As long as he was happy to work with the budget set by the board and McCrory as chairman was strong enough to keep him within it, I don't really see a problem.

 Success costs money. Are this new board gonna throw some money at the club or what? If so then might aswell use the fella who has so far delivered thegoods. If not then why are they here? Banking on redevelopment cash in I think.

I can't see anyone slating Di Canio the manager... Just the Di Canio who walked out when we needed him, so all this nonsense that we should still be rimming him as he was amazing for us is ridiculous, yes he was amazing for us, then he left us in the shit....

Had he waited 2 days more we'd have a new board (and hopefully some stability). He didn't. So why are some saying that fans can't feel let down by him??

Yes he was great, I loved every second but he fucked off... I'm not turning on him these are just the facts (said in Benitez accent).

This is pretty much what I think.

Of course there is still a rumour floating around that Di Canio's resignation hasn't been officially accepted.  If this is the case, does that mean he's still being paid in which case, a u turn would be quite straightforward?

It was rumoured that not only was it not accepted it was said to have not been recieved by Jed and Co.....nobody really seems to know whats going on.

At the end of the day even after all this the best man for the job is still Paolo Di Canio full stop.

Regardless of how much money the new consortium has or doesn't have, has anyone else considered that Paolo might not want to come back? Or that he may not be happy to work under budgetary constraints after the open wallet policy he was operating on before? We're basing this on a story printed in the Mirror.

Could mean they're planning legal action against him for breach of contract.

Not convinced by the new board but that's who is here so we move on. They should at least speak to di canio and if nothing can be agreed then fair enough, employ someone else.
What this new board are about is the biggest concern though.

Bit early to be making any real judgments given they've not even had a press conference yet

Exactly...we need to keep a very close eye on what they're doing. It's good that we have a few experts here, like Si Pie, Samdy and Paul D, who are well versed in the jargon of business law..

only have history to go by and that worries me. The new board will make all the right noises, they always do.

Hasn't Jed already said he has done this?

All for being cautious but let's see what they have to say before judging them.

he has, di canio says otherwise. Guess it's a case of who is telling the truth.

The new board will be wealthy businessmen who want to play at running a football club or will want to make money from redevelopment.possibly both.

Would you have a problem with them keeping us from administration and running us on a lower budget IF they left us having made money from the right kind of development?

I wouldn't. I'd live with league 1 mid table for a bit provided a) the development happened in a reasonable timeframe (difficult right now) b) the devleopment also benefits the club permanently and ongoing (i.e., not a Kassam or a Coventry) c) They have a better succession plan than Black. d) The premier league 2 doesn't happen in that timeframe!

Its possible all will be good. Its possible we are headed for a whole heap of shit. Who knows yet.

dunno? I'd personally want the club to collect any profits but realize that is unlikely. Alot could happen and probably will.

A scenario where the club benefits?

I don't see why anybody would not want that!

Some people won't like the short term pain given our recent spend/success.

Ah, I somehow managed to misread it. Still, if it is in the best interests of the club then some people would have to like it or lump it.

What's more is that I couldn't give a flying one if any owners make a mint from running the club, provided the club also benefits.

Jed said he's been trying but he has to go through the agent and he hasn't heard anything back.

If Paolo is saying he hasn't spoken to the club, then technically that could be true as well. To be fair I think Paolo is far too busy digging a really big whole for himself at the moment to be returning phone calls.

Just what problem does the Daily Mail have with Paolo?

In their latest 'expose' they suggest PdC could be the madman who slashed 150 tyres the other night.

Fucking rag

How do you work that out.
Personally i think he has shown a maturity and tried his best to leave without confrontation.
When you get pricks like 007 Patey who knows fuck all about footy and passion coming out with statements on behalf of the club like he did then i am sure i kind of understand the frustration Di Canio feels.

I mean bleating on about the manager walking out etc......anyone would think he had never done that himself......oh wait a sec...aint he fucking off now the going is getting tough as well.

I'm not saying we cant feel let down. I feel fucking let down, but some  are saying all of a sudden we're somehow better off without him, which to me is utter bollocks.

THIS....................this new regime should have worked there bollocks off to keep Paolo here......even if it meant doing things they didn't fancy.
Instead they let one of our greatest managers walk off into the Italian sunset..........remember this.
Also Alan fucking Mac whinging they have been playing scared at home.......SO FUCKING WHAT,LOOK AT OUR RECORD MUPPET AND GET ON WITH WHAT YOU ARE PAID TO DO.

So you think Jed is lying then when he says they've tried to contact him and get him back?

This is spot on.

Well someone is. Who knows which.

Suppose Jed could have rang someone who failed to ring Paolo.

Who the fuck knows.

No one is lying.....but i didn't see Jed telling Patey to shut the fuck up when coming out with accusations against Paolo in a CLUB statement.......and fact is fact and the fact is Paolo gave all the new board ample opportunity to show there hand.....instead Jed thought it more appropiate to sit at a forum in front of Banbury fans rather than show his eagerness at keeping the manager here.

His hands being tied by football league rules dosn't wash with me....they had every opportunity to tell Paolo they wanted him here in my view.

No one says Jed is lying.....but even a fool can see that the new regime didn't want him here......i wish the new regime luck because this team can only go one way this season as it stands.
Of course they are new....should be given time and maybe now they are realising that Paolo could still be the man for the job....sadly i feel the words of Black and Patey will mean any hope of this has now vanished.....two men who have shown lately not to have an ounce of Swindon Town FC blood in there veins.

Sorry Flashheart....i think it is a decision the new board will regret big time.....as a Town fan i really hope i am wrong...i really do.

Some would have argued the same about Harry redknap at Pompey with even giving a second thought to the destruction he was causing behind the scenes and how his 'success' resulted in their ultimate demise.

Don't get me wrong, he created a fantastic atmosphere for the fans but the reality is his ego took over and he thought he was the centre of the universe and was prepared to destroy the clubs cash cow for his own gain.

In fairness he has installed discipline in the players but hasn't necessarily earnt their respect.

I was Poalos biggest fan but I'm afraid he acted like a chiwawa...

Jed has said he has tried to get Paolo back. You are claiming that isn't true.

If it isn't a lie, what is it?

The huge leap in logic that many people are making that the new board wanted Paolo out is just absolutely absurd.

The only fact we know here is that two people are contradicting the other with regards to attempts to contact Paolo - we really don't have a fucking clue who called who or who didn't.

We do not know that the new consortium allowed Paolo to walk - he announced his resignation, he quit, he came back to clear out his office. None of those actions were forced by anyone else.

Its far from absurd, just highly improbable. There is no hard evidence to suggest it, but IF they did its not beyond the realms of possibility that the events that have unfolded are contrary to that agenda. Make working conditions tough, don't contact him or make him feel welcome, go on the Twitter charm offensive. Discredit Paolo.

Before you say it, there are as many or more reasons to counter that theory and FWIW:
I'm by no means saying it happened. I sincerely hope Jed is up front and genuine. I have not made my mind up on anything regardig Jed&co, he's been in the job 2 minutes. We wait and see on that front. Paolo most definitely brought most of this on himself.

But either scenario are equally likely as they are unlikely. It's absurd to pin the blame on Jed (or Paolo) when we're basing this on two entirely contradictory statements.

Oh I see, yes, I agree you can't blame anyone for anything. Its all as clear as mud and nobody except those involved directly know anything.

Exactly.

Yet I've seen both on here on Twitter people claim that it's a gospel fact that Jed wanted Paolo out and subsequently forced him to quit. This is the bit that bothers me.

I'd take it as opinion rather than genuine fact, I guess we all make them to some extent or another.

I was about to find a few quotes where people are very adamant that Jed forcing Paolo out is a fact but then I realised that would be petty and pathetic. So I won't.

In a nutshell: I'm not inclined to believe or disbelieve either party as I get the feeling that there is a shitload more going on that will come out in the wash. Interesting times ahead for certain...

I think it might simply be:
- The new owners would most likely want Paolo back on 'their' terms
- Paolo would appear to want to be back on 'his' terms

If 'his' and 'their' terms are one and the same then its a match made in heaven - But does anyone think it would be?

As far as I'm aware, one thing that has been undisputed was that an "agreement" was reached in the interim whereby the club's contractual liabilities were greatly reduced. If this constitutes an agreement on a contract, as would seem likely, then it's not impossible that terms can be agreed for a return.

It feels like Di Canio and Town have unfinished business.  Whatever has happened has happened and I would wager if the new board picked up the phone he would be back.  Even if it was just a temporary arrangement to finish the job until the end of the season it's a win win.

As things stand Di Canio's achievements will be forever overshadowed by the circumstances arround his departure and I have to just add the story about him collecting his belongings was pitiful.  Not sure if it was an official club story or an adver special but it was as childish as it was contradictary.  Worst of all was its timing.

Let the loon finish the job or fail for footballing reasons.  Can't see many managers working well under the shadow of one of the most crackpot and successful managers in our recent history.

Sorry but thats bollocks, Patey was employed by the old board to sell the club which he has done now, in what way is he now leaving as things have got tough.

I've got no time for Patey, but he did what he was asked to do in the timetable allowed, this trying to rewrite the facts to prove how Paolo has been let down by the club is getting bizarre.

The only people who have any right to feel let down here is the fans, as it is plainly apparent that Paolo's loyalty arguments were always only a one way street.

He bottled it coming today!

Glad he didn't, if there is something to be sorted out it should be done in private behind closed doors.

Went to QPR

The man that cried wolf. It's a sad story that went horribly wrong. The man that I believe loved Swindon, but also loved his ego.

We all enjoyed these two years of football, probably the best period (for some) of our life's. Good memories.

It would be nice for all to clear differences and move on.

I don't think anyone will be able to move on properly until a new manager is appointed.

Goals Express showed an interview with Darren Ward after today's game.  He was asked if he'd spoken to Paolo to which he said no, but he intended on doing so.  He was also asked whether it would be a problem if Paolo was to come back to which he said no, everyone would be delighted.