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If cox goes, I want a forward with pace. Not sure we could have Parkin plus another decent Forward.
Davis is worth a trail.

Sell Billy Paynter then.

No way, Paynter is better than Parkin (now)

Paynter, Parkin plus another (cox hopefully) isn't to much to ask for is it?

I thought he was their best player on Boxing day.

He looked low on confidence and didnt score himself. But he put 2 point blank chances on a plate for other Orient players who didnt convert.

If we had never had Parkin and he had the same stats we'd be all saying "let's have a look at him".

...fair point Paul, but it's a free and we're on a budget etc.

Mind you he'll scare a few off with his wage demands no doubt.

Last summer i'd have said yes but this time no. He didn't prove himself in League Two with Luton sadly and he even got a decent run of games on loan at Orient and didn't score. Looked nowhere near the same SSP when we played them on Boxing Day. I hope he finds a half decent club though.

I have absolutely no idea what to think of this. Although part of me would love to see him back, I can't help thinking the other part thinks it would be a huge mistake.

no no no no

give him a trial,during a tough pre season.
you never know, he could be rejuvinated by it?

I dont want peacock to play full stop

Just really sad to see such a dreadful decline in his career!

Maybe he can only really be good playing for clubs with the initials STFC !?

I didn't realise he ever played for Shrewsbury.

Im with Luci - I love him but not sure

We could resurrect the facebook group?? :)

Sam always says theres 2 places he feels popular - at Swindon and at his mums!

Not sure what that really says but if hes feeling down and low on confidence we might be the boost he needs

I don't think he will be back. A F has said before that he doesn't believe in players going back as it rarely works out.

I think that there would be too much pressure on SSP if he returned as big things would be expected of him and if he fails his hero status would be ruined.

I wish him luck finding a new club but I think we have moved on as he is not the force he once was as injuries have taken their toll - if we eanted to take a risk on a striker we should have kept Corr.

This is often quoted, but doesnt really stand up to scrutiny.

There are plenty of examples of players going back to clubs and doing well. Neil Harris was mentioned earlier in this thred. Chris Kamara & Jimmy Quinn both had successful second spells here. Paul Bodin scored the goal that put us into the Premiership in his second spell.

Of course there are also examples where it didnt work. (David Kerslake and Phl King spring to mind).

If you think about it though, the ones were it worked were good players joining a club on the up under a good manager.

Kerslake and King rejoined a club in decline being managed by a complete cock.

So a player returning to a club can work if he still has something to offer, and the club is well managed. Just like any other signing really.

I find it amazing that internet discussion on a theoretical subject like this can gain such momentum people start talking like it's actually going to happen.  :eek: :soapy tit wank:

I don't think anyone has said he'd replicate his past form. We need striker(s), we have little funds - it's worth discussion.

Is this a wind up. Parkin is now fat bald and importantly Shit

Ummmm can I make a small correction?? he isnt bald - he prob had the same amount hair he has when he played for us he just shaves his head now.

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Can I make a small correction? You've got had and has the wrong way around 

Aha! There's no "e" in touch......Oh!  :-[   :D

FORMER Town goal machine Sam Parkin has refused to rule out a return to the County Ground, after being released by relegated League Two outfit Luton Town.

The 28-year-old striker, pictured left, was one of five players who did not have their contracts renewed by the Hatters, with another former Town player, full-back Sol Davis, also among their number.

Parkin was a firm favourite with the Town faithful during a three-year stay at the club between 2002 and 2005, during which time he scored 73 goals in 135 appearances, although a County Ground comeback seems unlikely.

He was touted as a possible Town transfer target last summer, but while chairman Andrew Fitton is convinced a fit Parkin is more than capable of doing a job in League One, he doubts the wisdom of bringing back a former hero idolised by the fans.

When asked if he would consider a return to his most successful stomping ground, the Roehampton-born striker said: “I think I’d be stupid to turn my nose up at anything, especially in the predicament I find myself in. I’d listen to all offers.

“Everyone knows the affection I’ve got for the club (Swindon).

“You always look out for your old side, they are always going to be one of the first results I look for and I was pleased they managed to stay up.”

Parkin feels League One is a realistic level for him to aim at given that he has been part of a struggling team in recent times.

“I’d obviously love to stay in the League,” he said.

“I’m realistic, I’m probably not going to get a Championship club because of the last couple of years.

“But I’m confident in my ability, I’ve scored goals when I’ve been a regular in a side.

“I’m just looking forward to getting a fresh start. My agent will be talking to various clubs and hopefully can get something sorted.”

The former Town hitman also gave his verdict on Simon Cox, whose future has been the subject of much speculation since the turn of the year.

“To be honest I’ve not seen a great deal of him, apart from the goals, but he looks like an absolutely fantastic player from the little glimpses I’ve seen,” said Parkin.

“Inevitably he’s going to go on and play at a higher level, I’m sure he’s ambitious.

“You find it difficult to turn down when there are three or four Championship clubs around you.

“Swindon can only sell if the price is right, and the club may say the money is too good to turn down. It will be out of his hands like it was out of my hands.”

Personally I don't think we should go for it. It's a shame but Parkin isn't what he was. He needs a season of being fit, but I don't think we can risk it.

He was fit all last season wasn't he?

goal scoring is a natural ability,parkin has this and you cannot really teach the fella much more about how to hit the net.
for whatever reason(i think injuries,and being in and out of teams)he hasn't hit the net anywhere near the amount he is capable of.he went to ipswich,scored 7 pretty quickly then got injured.then moved again started well,then got injured.he wont have lost his scoring touch,i think its down to other things why he hasn't scored alot.
if he can get 100% fit.i'm sure he will score goals if starting games regularly.that's why i said a trial rather  than signing him up.

Id maybe just dig out my old black and gold stripey away strip from back in the day - save a bit of cash?

What's wrong with a trial for SSP?  If he is fit, then it's all about confidence.  If he isn't fit, then Aldershot can give him a trial.

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER SUPER SAM!!!! Bring Back SSP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Gazza has spoken.

I would probably urinate myself if he came back. But with a realistic hat on, I don't think he is the player he was before,however maybe being at a club where the fans love him and don't criticise him like Ipswich, Leyton Orient etc. will help him recapture some sort of form. Even 15 goals alongside Billy P 15 would be half decent... Are we really going to be able to bring in a 20 plus goalscorer (assuming cox goes)?, Leroy Lita may be worth a punt even if he is a former slave trader. Not long ago was banging them in but would likely want massive wages.

But with a realistic hat on,

I dont think he is a legend in pure footballing terms. But he is a player who was vital to the club. Thats where his claim to legendary status is.