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Here we go, a new era  :pint:
I've got nothing to base a prediction on except that we are playing catch up.

Be happy with a draw, but I'll predict a 2-0 defeat.

Att: 5,636 (846 of us)

Will take a point.

Take anything that's not embarrassing, a point would be gold

I am not expecting much for a few months but a good battling performance will be good enough for me ! 2-0 loss with 880 from the Town in attendance.

Home win

3-1 Away win

Be ecstatic with a point; happy with a decent performance. Trying to manage my expectations this season.

Two things in our favour,
Scunthorpe have also been in a bit of a mess, albeit not as bad as us.
The feel good factor from the takeover, hopefully will translate to the players.

That said, would be very happy to get a point.

PS   Two years ago today we started the season away at Scunthorpe with a 2-0 win

We will lose, but for once that doesn't concern me - all about fitness, cohesiveness and and building the foundations for the 2nd half of the season.  I will take a good performance and a good blow out for the team at this stage tbh.

Scunny although in a huge financial mess (and still are by comparison to us) but have had a decent pre season with wins vs Wimbledon and Burton and losses to Lincoln and Hull

Their pitch is in apparantly an awful state due to lack of investment in it so is not conducive to on the deck passing.

I think we will lose due to lack of fitness and cohesion/tactical expectation.

A draw would be great, a win absolutely amazing although, at the moment I think both are a bit beyond us, as we get the right players in and get to know each other.

Scunthorpe 1-0 Swindon
att: 4,008 (785 Swindon).

Piss easy 3 points. 1-4

This. Would apply that statement to our next few matches too.

I’ve taken advantage of some generous odds on Scunny so that will soften the blow slightly if we do lose.

I placed a bet on a Scunny win whilst under our old regime. Feel a bit dirty now and hope I lose my money as I deserve too.

Me too !!!!!.   Happy to lose though !!.

I’ve written the first month off as basically pre-season, given that’s how far behind we are in terms of fitness and team cohesion compared to the rest of the league. Anything positive will be a bonus

As I keep saying, I've already written off the first 6 games or so in my mind. If this team that has been thrown together can produce some magic for a point then I'll be delighted.

880 Town fans in good voice to see a 0-0 would suit.

Scunny away on paper is pretty much the perfect start for us as they are heavily tipped to struggle this season. As others have said, getting any points on the board would be great. On paper our first XI looks pretty good but clearly the squad is thin.

I have a sneaky feeling the new look side might send the travelling fans away happy on Saturday.

Is this available on ifollow? Can’t seem to find any info on it.

Back to 3pm Saturday kick offs being geoblocked because fans are back, I would assume.

VPNs or IPTV subscriptions required.

Can't wait for this one! Erring on the optimistic side, I have a feeling it'll finish 1-1, with 850 Town fans.

See you all there!

More than happy with a draw, but just happy to be there :)

Think I read we’d sold 700 with a week to go, so hoping 1000+.  1037 to be exact.   

Absolutely buzzing to get in my car first thing on Saturday and make the long drive up there  :wotjump: Last time I went to scunny we got fucked 5/6-0.

Would be ecstatic with a point, should be a great atmosphere in the away end.

It sounds like Scunthorpe have had a pre-season not unlike our own. Are they still under an Umbongo? So there are worse teams to be facing. I don't think I've ever predicted a defeat and I'm not going to start now.

2-0 with goals from Player A and Player B....(signings still to be confirmed at this point)

One thing we can all be sure of is that the away support will be absolutely amazing 👍

Missed it big time and also looking forward to it.
Then sitting in the car after the game moaning like fuck because we are stuck in the car park :)

As it suits both teams I can see a 0-0 covid outcome....

Do we need to print the tickets out or is the email QR code adequate?

Printing mine just to be safe.

Going up in hope more than expectation. Nice to have an away day after such a long time, and I'm hoping the off field enthusiasm spills on to the pitch a bit. No idea what team we'll put out!

Cheers, can't wait kids are like Christmas Eve.
A repeat of 2 years ago opening day game will be good and should set us up for another league 2 title. :pint: :pint:

They've opened another bank for us at scunny. Could be a good crowd for the season opener.  COYR

Any idea how many we’ve now sold?

About 750.

We’ve requested, and Scunny have sent, more tickets.

Didnt realise we were selling them, thought had to get from Scunny

Seat Blocks 104 - 125 now available online (via SCUFC site). But bizarrely still several seats available in Seat Blocks 14 - 35.

On a quick count using their seat plan

SB   14 - 35    = 107
SB   36 - 55    = 181
SB   56 - 83    = 262
SB   84 - 103  = 201
SB 104 - 125  =     2

Total ATx Sold = 753.

Looking at left over so far (with around 175 left in SB 14-25) and nearly all of SB 104 - 125 (280ish) available; as well as the scrap of seats left in the other blocks. There is seemingly about 550/600 tickets left. Should be ok for a walk up ticket but with that in mind, Town faithful might have 1k+ fans at Glanford.

Be nice to get another 250 but regardless - top fanning!

Anyone brave enough to predict the team yet?

                        Wollacott
              Odimayo Baudry Conroy
Kesler                                            Iandolo
                     Grant    Lyden
            Payne      Gladwin      McKirdy 
                         Simpson

The rest we have registered on the bench

Lyden is injured

Damn, shows how difficult it gets right now with just one injury. Would be tempted to have Odimayo replace him in a midfield holding role and put Hunt in the team at RCB then.

McKirdy was injured too wasn't he?

Very minor, I think. He’ll be fine. I’d have Hunt in every time.

              Wollacott

Kesler Odimayo Conroy Hunt

           Grant Payne

Mckirdy Gladwin Iandolo

              Simpson

Based on who is/maybe available...

Starting with 12 is one way to gain an advantage.

Same old Swindle.

As it stands I would go with this.

                        Wollacott
         Odimayo     Baudry      Conroy
KKH                    Grant                          Hunt
     Payne            Gladwin               McKirdy
                         Simpson

That line up depends on if any of our other targets sign today. I would rather have Hunt over Iandolo at LB every time, far more solid defensively.

Can’t some many other options to this line up.

Garner did say Dabre would be involved Saturday.

I think Iandolo has earned his place, especially in a back five, and will play a big part this season.

I think Iandolo should only be in a back 5 if he's an attacking LWB (which wouldn't really make it a 5). Unless we have no other options.

528 on opening day two years back, so at least a 50pc increase. Not sure how much of that as a result of Clem, or post Covid return to football. 

I really hope Baudry still has something to give, but he was so dreadful last year I’d be very nervous starting with him.

There is no way him and Conroy manage 90 minutes injury free

Bit harsh on a fellow countryman RF  :)

A Scunny fan has said that despite their team being pretty bad their danger is likely to come from their right winger Devarn Green. Although he did say that he has a tendancy to glide past Left Backs and then shanking a cross into the stand!

Not my country (yet). I’m a bit stateless since you lot lost your collective minds. And that’s fine by me.

Baudry always concerns me as does Iandolo, Conroy is unlikely to last the full 90 either so if we start with 3 CBs I doubt we will end with 3.

Devarn is very quick when I have seen him play but like most wingers he often goes missing for long periods.

back 4 with Conroy and Frenchy, hunt and bills kiddy, Grant just in front, payne and mckirdy left and right ,  gladders and a.n. other  attacking, Simpson up front

I would play Odimayo instead of Baudry - otherwise agree that looks like quite a tasty lineup

Due to shite weather I've binned off the cricket tomorrow, so Sunny Scunny for me!

Thunderstorms and torrential rain around Scunny at the moment, not much better tomorrow if the forecast is to be believed

I knew Lynden was injured. Just checking everyone is awake, because I definitely wasn't.

This would be the team I'd start but can see Iandolo being chosen above Hunt.

Give it a couple weeks and reckon this new Huddersfield loanee will take Baudry's place

Would love a win but would take a draw. 1-1 with Gladwin scoring

I see absolutely no reason why we can't get a win tomorrow.
Would love another 2-0 away win but with no Keshi or Jerry who will replace those goals? I'm going for Payne and McKirdy

1-1 with Payne to equalise in the 68th min.

Driving there tomorrow?

https://twitter.com/wiltspolfooty/status/1423660706394742785?s=21

Yes, yea I am with he kids who for once are as excited as I am. 3 points all day long

[quote="molepar] Iwould play Odimayo instead of Baudry - otherwise agree that looks like quite a tasty lineup[/quote]

so would I! completely forgot we re-signed him 🤣

I would go with this except bring Odimayo in for the most injured one of Baudry and Conroy. No idea who to put in the a.n other position. Parsons maybe?

Tickets on the day?

Yep. But no cash. Everything at the ground tomorrow is card only.

SUFC website saying you can book up until 3pm

Yep...booked it thanks!👍

So, another CB/LB and midfielder to incorporate into the team

Those going, where are you drinking? Not wanting to put a name/faces to user names but want to get together with fellow minded town fans

Hoping for a draw or a narrow win but expecting a defeat. The squad haven’t played with each other enough over pre season and we are still building our squad.

I think we will get a better picture on how we do in around 4/5 weeks time.

Just booked a table at the Hungry Horse next to the ground. Was aiming for the art-deco Berkeley but it appears to be closed.

Come on, we've all played football at different levels and we all know that regardless of what the manager says nobody wants to lose.  3 points tomorrow and set our stall out.  COYR

Book for another 4, I'll meet you when we arrive at 12pm. I'll square the beers away

Not there until 1:45 unfortunately so you crack on and enjoy! COYR

2 weeks ago, I’d have said absolutely zero chance of us getting anything. Now, I’m quietly confident. Enjoy everyone!

This came round fast.

 COYR

My nephew is going with some mates apparently. Not a regular by any means to SN1 so hopefully he’ll get the bug today going up with a good turnout, plenty of vocal support, cracking atmosphere and three points.

Pre match brave new world in the Blue Bell Inn.
A 5.30 start from the Vegas of the North, a break from taking the medicinal waters there to err do the same on the other side of the country.
Levelling up of sorts I guess.

Great to be back on the road again, all the planning & logistics. Fantastic.
The big conditions under monitored loan agreement derby to start with.
The occasion will be more important than the result today.
Although would like to see a focussed performance without individual errors.
Love the optimism just before a season starts.
So 6-0 win it will be.

At 25 Conroy needs to get a 40 game season under his belt.
Would also like to see Iandolo nail down a position & stay injury free.
He should benefit from the coaching this season, hopefully won't be seen as a utility player which could count against him.

Probably won't sink in that we are back until the first chorus of "Scunthorpes a shit hole....." kicks in.

Hopefully it will be a happy motorcade heading back down the M181.
And nobody breathe on me.

I've missed the WB Saturday morning preamble👍😊

Quality post  :pint:

Enjoy the trip mate and say hi to Duke for me :)

Its just good to have a club and still competing in the league.

Bring it on.

Would love a win today, but it honestly feels so good to just be excited for a game after last seasons shit.

I keep writing out a post, then deleting it as I'm worried about jinxing the season :D

You've gone and done it now  ;)

Ok a quick quiz question.
Name the 2 former Town managers with Scunthorpe connections.

1. Cup glory, then squandered the proceeds.
2. Critisized for the dreaded folded arms approach in the dugout and described as a "frustrated nobody" by one his successors in the hot seat.

No prizes, just the glory.

Sparing a thought for Suttonred at this time as well.

Bobby and Danny.

Correct.
Hope it's a good watch on iFollow.
Might take a while for us here to work out who's who to start with.

Absolutely mate, I think the first 3 games is a free hit for BG and the team, nobody really expects us to go great guns from the off.

But there is always a chance that we can and that what keeps bringing us back.

Will be very happy to get back into my routine of listening to the first half at home on the radio then over to the pub for second half listening on mobile and then watch the results come in. Some sense of normality.

First live match for a while setting off from sunny brid to watch the super reds win 4-0  new owner new staff "onwards and upwards""come on you reds".

I have been watching the betting market on the Town win. It’s come right in. Almost the same price as Scunny for the win. Did many lump on the 2/1 Scunny win over two weeks ago? Sure as hell glad that I didn’t!

Vodafone had to pick today to screw up its mobile broadband. I think the very hot weather may have affected it, but it’s struggling down to 3G and 4-5mb.

Got a couple of hours to sort it, I suppose.

Yeah its 36 degrees here in Somerset today too.

18 in the morning and 18 in the afternoon!

Yes, 100% humidity here too - peeing it down!

It's quite nice and sunny up here in Scunny.

Anyone watching the game on Ifollow?

Which bit are you in?? I'm in Bath and it's pissing down!  Thinking of putting the heating on..

I’ll be watching on ifollow. Got a dodgy stick and it’s on there. Will find the club in other ways!

Right on the Devon/South Somersey/Dorset border, haven't had to resort to turning the heating on as yet!

27C here in Washington but it’s supposed to piss down all day. Nothing but sunshine so far though.

I’ll just be following the updates on here and the Adver. Really excited about today, even though I’m expecting us to draw. I think we have a very good looking squad on paper but they’ll take a little while to gel. But you never know, they may strike up an instant understanding and blow our socks off.

2-2

The pitch doesnt look great. Its green but patchy as fuck.

Team looks good. Not much on the bench.

STARTING XI | Here's your first #STFC team of the 2021-22
@SkyBetLeagueTwo
 season!

1. Wollacott
3. Iandolo
4. Conroy (C)
6. Baudry
7. Gladwin
9. Simpson
10. Payne
11. McKirdy
22. Kesler-Hayden
24. Hunt
42. Grant

SUBS | Ward, Crichlow, East, Parsons, Dabre, Gordon, Cowmeadow

Reed injured?

No idea what's going to happen today, but who cares, the club's ours again.

1. Wollacott
3. Iandolo
4. Conroy (C)
6. Baudry
7. Gladwin
9. Simpson
10. Payne
11. McKirdy
22. Kesler-Hayden
24. Hunt
42. Grant

SUBS | Ward, Crichlow, East, Parsons, Dabre, Gordon, Cowmeadow

Prob not signed in time. Odimayo still Covid?

Whoever said the pitch was a bit ropey, it's like a bowling green...which hopefully will help us...

I can’t work out the formation?

More like this?

                        Wollacott
Hunt           Baudry      Conroy      Iandolo
                           Grant                         
KKH         Payne            Gladwin              McKirdy
                         Simpson

Buadry, Conroy and Hunt the back 3 then I take it?

Twas me mate, on iFollow close up it looks really poor.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nrKBQyjL/E7-U97aw-Xs-AAN1-Zn.jpg)

4-2-3-1/4-1-4-1 I reckon. Credit to the club for getting a team together so quickly.

Is the audio comms up and running for those streaming commentary from the official site?

Simpson is a big unit.
Hope he has the strength and presence to go with the build.

I'm going all out for a 2-1 victory. COME ON!!

Interesting stats about 1st games of the season.

The last 10 seasons....

H Rochdale 2-1
A Scunthorpe 2-0
H Macclesfield  3-2
A Carlisle 2-1
H Coventry 1-0
H Bradford 4-1
H Scunthorpe 3-1
A Peterborough 0-1
A Hartlepool 0-0
H Crewe 3-0

8 Town wins, 1 draw and 1 defeats, we have won our last 7 starting fixtures in a row.

Not yet... unless I'm doing it wrong.

Everybody upstanding for the Duke who has just taken his seat about 6 to the left of me.

No sightings of Football Phil yet.

Audio and video working fine for me.

Scunthorpe line up

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8MJlC-XMAM970M?format=jpg&name=large)

Confidence levels are high!!  :soapy tit wank:

Scunthorpe playing a keeper on loan from Coventry making his football league debut today.

Yup. I was doing it wrong :-). New to Ifollow...

Great turnout by Town fans today. Looks around 1,000 there.

Giving the yellow kit an outing today. Don’t mind it

is there commentary on iFollow? My link has sound but no commentary?

Same

Blimey, Simpson is a big lad, ain't he?

I am set and ready with Follow on one Lappy and TEF on the other - come on boys.

I lumped on Scunny a few weeks ago so happy to lose that, or win it if it goes as I expect..  We probably be 0-0 now I have said that..

Iandolo seems to be sat in central midfield.

Good early start by KKH

Simspon offside after a break by Town.

I have the radio on.
TEF on the phone. Sat in a hot tub.

Could be worse.

...one cunt in Scunthorpe...

my stream is about 3 mins behind 🤣

Break by Town by KKH to Simpson but his first touch was poor.

Dodgy firesstick Ifollow channels totally not working......no bother i'll just but it. OH SHIT you can't buy 3pm kick offs in the UK now. Mad scramble to download a VPN on my mobile.

Mobile watching for today then.

Scunny are very direct.

We look more like....

                        Wollacott
KKH           Baudry         Conroy          Hunt
                       Grant  Iandolo                      
       Payne            Gladwin              McKirdy
                         Simpson

Another position for Iandolo to tick off...

Conroy down injured in their half.

And is back up.

McKirdy takes 3 attempts at a cross.

KKH has a great touch and reads the game well.

Two loan players in the starting X1.Is that right? If so,that the fewest for a while I think

After 10 step overs!

Iandolo gives the ball away in our half but we get away with it after a poor cross by Scunny.

Corner to Town won by McKirdy.

Simpson is a huge lad but not great in the air so far.

I think it was more Conroy to be fair..   got in each others way

Frantic start. Jealous of you DV. My ex Mrs took the hot tub, but she left my colour TV and me CD collection of Bob Marley...

KKH shoots but its blocked.

Good move by Town but Iandolos cross is a bit too high.

Town doing all the pressing this last 5 mins, keeping the ball on the deck, the opposite of Scunny.

Payne great pass to McKirdy who runs past his man and shoots just wide.

I am so liking McKirdy!!!!

McKirdy looking dangerous - he seems like he is up for this today..

Who's on comms? 

Long pass by Gladwin just beyond KKH, 50 yards.

Steve Hale.

Almost a Gerrard esq ball by Gladwin there

He is our best attacking outlet so far, he has scored 3 debut goals in his career so far.

Whom I’m guessing is currently out of work?

He still runs his goalkeeping schools but not with a professional club.

Grant so far is running midfield.

Not a great deal of goalmouth action so far but this game is definitely there for the taking.

Scunny have a shot and Wollacott saves easily from 20 yards.

Town currently on 70% possession.

Good move by Town down the left and Iandolo has a shot from 20 yards but its saved.

We're the best team so far. Not bad for a team that barely played with each other.

The question is will we run out of steam given the limited pre-season that we have had - I am guessing they are running on high levels of adrenaline at the moment

Great pass by Iandolo to McKirdy who shoots just wide from 20 yards.

That is my concern too, we are doing all the running so far.

Isn't it fucking great to be playing good passing football again after 8 months of Anti Football under Sherdiactyl.

That's what's worrying me. We look full of confidence at the moment. Would like to come out of this period a goal up. Hoping we don't concede a silly one like last year and heads drop.

How many subs can we make these days?

How many do we have on the bench?  :)

Scunny counter and his cross misses everyone in the box and goes well wide.

3

Spot on

Scunny forced into a sub already.

KKH has a great touch, wins us a corner.

Simpson needs to be braver

And learn to time his jumps better.

Scunny hit us on the break but Conroy gets his head to it and puts it out for a corner.

McKirdy has swapped sides to the right and not getting as much of the ball now.

Salford 1 nil down at home - warms my cockles

Payne to Simpson but his cross is too soft and easily claimed.

Great tackle Grant - oof

"Pre season favourites Salford" you mean!

KKH nearly gets round the keeper!

Wow! Grant challenge!!

Grant, Gladwin and Payne are running the game.

I am really liking the look of KKH

Sounds like the first half it’s well beyond all our expectations.

Gladwin from 25 yards but his shot is soft and easy saved.

He looks fantastic so far.

Absolutely - played really well and the complete opposite of anything we saw last season

Good claim of the cross by Wollacott.

This.

Jojo looking very calm and composed as well - looking very Foderingham..

Great tackle by Gladwin but his pass is weak from a good position.

He is very Foderinghamesque.

Iandolo 20 yard curled just wide.

Great effort from Ellis

Great claim by Wollacott from the long throw.

5 mins added time.

Gash 1 down  :)

Pitman doesn't appear to be in their squad  ???

Conroy has been superb this half.

You mean HMS Gas Piss The League.

Simpson looks like he has something about him, but he is going to need to learn pretty quickly.  This is where we need that experienced striker..

I thought they were going up?

He has been our weakest link so far for me, but its his debut and hes young.

We do! Couldn't imagine that Porker PP would have fitted into this system.

Corner to Scunny.

He needs a week intensive training with Lee Peacock - won't do any harm

He could do with us signing a player like Akinde or Theo Robinson who can show him what to do to get the best out of his game in training.

Wollacott makes a good save.

HT 0-0.

Very decent performance so far.

Great save Jojo

Even if we were losing I would be more than happy with what I have seen in that half.

He's injured *giggles*

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Happy with that first half. Lacking a bit in terms of meaning chances, but I'm probably being a bit greedy if I expect that as well.

Its a breath of fresh air footballing wise, great running and pressing by Town and some good passing too, just need that killer edge.

I thought Simpson looked poor against Peterborough reserves last weekend. Can’t write him off yet but clear we need at least one more forward.

Simpson held it up well 2-3 times in the opening 25 mins. Been quiet since then. Taft certainly has the beating of him in the air.

He looks very raw and will need a run of 3/4 games before we can properly judge.

Struggle 2nd half with fitness. Sounds a good effort though so far

How good is it to be watching football again? Not just shitty defensive scrappy, shoddy, no chance of creating anything shite too! We have pace and trickery! We look full of running and movement. We aren't just trying to get a free kick and fluke a goal! Decent first half! Some way to go yet. Interested to see how this pans out.

66% possession, Scunny look like a well drilled team that soak up pressure and hit on the break with a long ball counter, if we can keep passing and pressing like that and get some shots on target the game is there for the taking.

stand out performers back 5 and grant. they haven't done a lot but looked really classy when they have knocked it around and defended. The other 6 need to be a bit more incisive and brave

Sounded a good first half and perfect antidote to the anti football of the Sheridactyl.will be interesting to see our match fitness as the second half unfolds.

Great atmosphere. Definitely growing into this game as Scunny have best part of buggar all to offer.

I thought beforehand - get to HT 0-0 and Town might just go on to nick this.

Proper football again too. The contrast is glaring from last season. Only one match in but this team already would beat last seasons. Amazing what a fresh face in the management booth can do (along with some nifty looking additions).

Pitch is pretty ok, just looks like they aerated it a bit too much. Mind we've had a fuck ton of water up here so kudos to the ground staff at Scunny. No dount there were some very "slow" patches.

Fitness may get Town but I still think they could snatch it. Scunny offer nowt, so going by that... 0-0  :pint:

12 players?  :sherlock:

I have to be honest I think they are all doing well, the only poorer performer is Simpson but hes raw so has some leeway.

Payne doing great but KKH looks a fantastic player, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him score today, or at least get an assist.

Yep can certainly see KKH getting an assist.

Ooh , Clem has just joined us.

I actually put money on KKH to score when I saw the team sheet, obviously assuming Hunt would be RB, Iandolo LB and he himself RF.

just seen an ifollow stat that sums it up perfect.
passing accuracy 60 scunthorpe 77% town.
attacking 3rd % 48% scunthorpe 0% town.

finding it hard to proper get in and simpson is rather isolated. its a comfortable game at the moment and its hard to expect much but we could win this with a little bit more

Penalty to them.

Grant doing just Grant things today. Some cracking tackles.

With the lack of pre-season and options on the bench we may start to flag but the fans sound in good voice.

Not good from Gladwin. Pen

Poor challenge by Wollacott.

Great dive by their lad

Got out the hot tub and we concede a penalty

0-1 to them.

Pants

Bollocks

Get back in then!

Get the fuck back in then

Poor from Gladwin and Wollacott

As much Gladwins fault as it was Jojo.

Gladwins fuck up no doubt - now time to respond

balls

Good break by Town after Conroy fucking up at the back a bit, chance for Town but wasted.

Nearly 2! Conroy taking too many chances lucky not to be punished

Iandolo fucks up now too, we have gone to pieces.

All too frenetic. Need to slow it down

McKirdy nearly creates a chance in the box with close dribbling but it comes off him for a GK.

Scunny have obviously been given a rollocking at HT - they have changed the game more than us going to pieces - they are not letting is settle on the ball like the first half

Pen to us

KKH wins a penalty!

Payne hmmm

GOOOOOOOOOOOAL

1-1 Payne!

Get the fuck in!

Yay. Come on Town!

yes!

Scunny hit from the KO and it goes just wide.

Thank God for that! Deserved. Our MoM so far wins the penalty and Payne does the business. Phew!

Foul given against Conroy for some reason.

Yellow for Conroy, didn't see much in the challenge.

Get in!

I did!

We have lost our grip and a bit of our cool this half.

Called that one ;)

You realise that after this game you will be expected to be in the hot tub for every minute that town are playing this season right?  You will look like a prune by next Spring :D

Loft with a comedy backheel!

fuckin hell,i've missed this,cider and footie,curry later, welcome back..... :beers: :beers:

I have way too much man love for Grant than is acceptable

Gladwin looks very unfit and off the pace now.

:) same.

Chance for Scunny well wide.

All for a good cause, though !!

Think I'd like to see Gladwin subbed. Looks to be struggling for fitness and putting us under pressure

Baudry sounds like he's picked up from where he left off last season

i've gone all brokeback mountain mate..... :D :D

Grant is a fucking beast.

Might need to start a TEF fund for chlorine

Grant has Green under his thumb and he is slowly squashing him down..

KKH wins a free kick wide near the corner of the box.

Baudry shot unmarked knocked over the bar!

fuck yes !!!!!

GOAAAAAAL

Get Gladwin off, oh wait  :D

2-1 Gladwin!

Baudry shot was going wide I think - think he was aiming for Simpson at the far post

Twine just netted for MK

Twine just scored for Franchise

Told you we should keep Gladwin on! 😂

 :toocool: :toocool: :toocool: :toocool:

We’re gonna win this shitty league

Gladwin just scored for STFC

Simpson just wide.

Nice from Simpson

Amen!!!

We are top of the league!

Wollacott great save low down.

Great save by Wollacott! How nice not to have Kovar!!

Jojo looks like he done his calf here - hope I am wrong

Great claim by Wollacott.

Thank god I am wrong

is green unbookable ffs?!

The away supporters sound amazing on BBC Wilts 🥰🥰

18 months of singing to catch up with...

KKH going off injured.

How come Rob isn't in the commentary box

Not sure I havent spoken to him today.

Beautiful to hear

Not as far as I can see.

Amazing turn by Simpson and shot that is saved.

Simpson good turn and effort

I meant he went off the pitch.

Grant booking?

Simpson looking more like Lukaku than Akinde now..

I noticed Hawes wasn't involved on BBC Wilts as much as normal before the kick off

Did Gladwin let it run then, or did he just completely miss it?

KKH going off now.

Critchlow on.

Great game.

Wollacott fumbles a shot wide.

Baudry's well off the pace, his positioning is making it easy for their lot.

We are looking tired

Another good claim by Wollacott.

Upsetting the locals  :pint:

A+ for shithousery today.

Parsons on for Gladwin.

Hearing the Scunny fans getting wound up is a lovely thing..

Parsons for Gladwin

3,602 attendance, how many did we sell?

Around 850

Free kick to Town 22 yards out.

Payne is playing very intelligently at the moment

Payne just over.

Possibly his best game for Swindon so far.

Yessssss

BOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!!!  :pint:

Woooooow

BOOM! GET THE FUCK IN !

3-1 McKirdy.

Get in - Well done Simpson

WOW! Unlucky Simpson. Well done McKirdy!!

You love to see it.

Brilliant break and shot by Simpson.

Twitter says Parsons

Get in! Will be even better once they're fully fit too

Parsons credited with the goal on Sky Sports - I wait for the correction

We're top of the league...

When did we last win a game that didn’t feel like a complete fluke? Must be nearly a year

Sensational opener.

Wow. never expected this; loving it. Cant wait for next Saturday now!

Parsons and Simpson look very different!

McKirdy cleverly wins a foul in the corner.

East on for McKirdy.

It was McKirdy that scored

McKirdy off for East

4 mins of the 7 added left.

Critchlow looking confident at the back.

He a big lad - dominates in the air by the looks of it

And the Gas are losing again...

Looks a better option than Baudry for me.

2 mins of added time left.

Town win a free kick in the corner.

The day is not complete until Cowmeadow comes on  ;D

We are Swindon, We're on a bender
Lee Power is a sex offender


The greatest song I've ever heard  :D

Agree

I had £40 on us to win and £10 and 3.1  :D.
I’ve had one of them days - every horse I’ve touched has won too.

FT 3-1 to Town.

Very very good performance today quite unexpected. KKH excellent but Grant and Payne both vying for MoM with Grant just edging it.

Some good performances all over the pitch.

8th opening day fixture win in a row.

Thank you Clem and BG.

A very pleasing start to the season

This

We’ll never die!

Just amazing and fantastic support!!!

Hope and expectations about to skyrocket.

And top of the league...

This feels incredible.

Imagine what we can do when we've had enough practice!

passing accuracy 59% scunthorpe 73% town.
attacking 3rd % 46% scunthorpe 67% town.

There we go boys!! KKH won the pen with being direct and they couldn't handle him. simpson much more involved as the game went on. fantastic win can't wait to get to the CG!

What is the total win?

Top of the league, we're having a laugh  :)

The Gas  :girlgiggle:

https://twitter.com/joeyvi_/status/1424027863142047745   :D

HMS piss the league lost? wow :D

Aren't they already promoted?

Considering this era of the club is barely 2 weeks old and we had about 6 pro players on our books…that is a sensational result and performance. Incredible work from everyone involved.

Watching that online, we look to have the core of a very tasty team. Obviously no point in getting carried away after one result, but the signs look very promising considering the position we were in just a couple of weeks ago. Fucking wonderful.  

Been feeling awful all week with the shits…but that has perked me right up.  :beers: Can’t wait until next week at the CG

Well I must say I enjoyed that. Superb second half after a promising first one. All of em did great.

How Scunthorpe's right back is a professional footballer is beyond me though. They're a pretty shit side to be frank. Their pen was soft.

Been beat… like a woman who lives with Joseph Barton.

About £350 on the footie

😂😂😂

https://twitter.com/jiff1967/status/1424030434443268098

Lovely hit from Gladwin for the 2nd

Great celebration from the team as well. They’ve not been together long but they are obviously playing as a team already

Superb performance

That midfield dominated the game

Absolutely outstanding given where we were two weeks ago.

Can’t wait to get in the CG next week!

Well that was unexpected.  Very good performance, especially considering the lack of preparation.  Then again, we looked good against Rochdale last season, so best to keep expecting a struggle for now.

Gladwin was just pure class - had a moment in the first half where he just stood still and their entire team seemed to stop as well to wait and see what he would do.  Think he will get into double figures.

Grant was Grant, controlled the midfield and wound them up.

Simpson looks like he could grow into that role.

Baudry still a worry for me, think he will lose his place in time.  Beaten far too many times down the side.

Iandolo - he frustrates me a bit, a nearly player.  He didn't do badly today but he just isn't quite the best player we have in any of his positions.  Great left peg, think he is another that would eventually lose his place as the season gets further underway.

McKirsy and Payne - these two promise a lot more than they deliver but will be a threat in this division - not sure either would make much of an impression above this level though.

Overall, great performance today, enjoyed that.

The green and gold kit looks pretty decent out on the pitch

Continuing this in depth appreciation of the team today, my cup of tea was excellent.

After all that’s gone on this is the best I can come with up.

I’m a cunt.

well, that could hardly have gone much better.

I was disappointed to concede a goal against such poor opposition TBH and the injury to KKH was not good.

kkh is injured? bugger. any idea what

Nope it happened underneath the camera gantry so we couldnt really see but he ended up bundled into the hoardings by the look of it, carried on for 5 mins and had a chance of scoring but then collapsed and went off for Critchlow, who looked handy.

What a cracking start to the season.

Scunthorpe were easily the worst side we have played this season so far.

Wollacott 7
- Distribution was a bit poor at times and was a bit rash and shouldn't have given away the penalty. But made a few commanding claims and two very smart saves. Forgotten what its like to have a decent keeper.

KKH 9
- No wonder he has a 5 year contract. Defended soundly and was an immense attacking threat. Incredibly quick and gifted. Would have created more in first half if we could have found him with the ball!

Baudry 6.5
- Did what he needed to do. Still takes too many risks for my liking.

Conroy 6.5
- Only one big mistake that he got away with. He was pirouetting on the floor like Homer Simpson.

Hunt 8
- Solid down his side. Best defenders you don't notice. I didn't notice him for much of the match.

Iandolo 6.5
- Only one early mistake that left us in  difficulty. Grew into the game and had a good second half

Gladwin 7
- A little off the pace at times, but once fit, he is going to be awesome. Tricks and flicks a plenty, but made 3 mistakes in less than 30 seconds to gift them the chance for their goal. Took his goal well mind!

Grant 9.5
- Controlled, if not dominated the midfield. Nurtured the younger players too. Looked to have energy and fitness back. An amazingly (but fair) crunching tackle in the first half. Shithousery of the highest order too! Didn't see exactly what he got booked for.

Payne 8.5
- Played for the team rather than as an individual. Part of a very effective, solid and creative midfield

McKirdy 8.5
- Its like having Bobby Barnes back on the other side of the pitch! Played with flare and panache. Drifted in and out as players of his ilk do, but was a creative threat.

Simpson 7.5
- This bloke is a beast! Took a while to get into the game. He isn't a hold up man and doesn't jump that well for headers, but in the second half he showed he had pace, power and a rasping shot. He was unlucky not to have scored twice. He was certainly a handle for the Scunny defence. I like him! Seemed to get booked after winning a free kick. Didn't see why. (P.S. Mr Venkman likened him to Justin Fashanu - Big shoulders! Deffo, especially in the colours we were wearing today)

Subs:
Critchlow 7
- Not on long, but showed that he was quick and commanding in the air. I have a good feeling about him!

Parsons
- Not on long but ran and did the simple things right. Nearly fashioned himself a chance.

East
- Not on long enough to judge.

I would agree with that apart from Conroy I would give a 7 all things considered, Wollacott I would give an 7.5 and Iandolo a 7 after his early fuck ups really grew into the game and that position.

I’m feeling a bit emosh. Trying to keep a lid on it as I’m in a public place far from home and I’ve had several Jameson’s, but writing this might put paid to that…

There’s of course a long way to go and I’m steadfast in not getting too far ahead of myself, but it wasn’t even three weeks ago that I was refreshing every news outlet at an unhealthy rate to see that we’d finally got rid of the cunt who’s name I shall not speak. Will always remember where I was (the sea lion show at West Mids Safari Park, if you must know) when it was finally confirmed that Clem was in. There wasn’t an instant feeling of optimism for the season we’ve just started that lay ahead, just sheer relief that our previous owner had gone and we now had a man who talked the talk (visa vi he had not yet walked the walk).

Three weeks on and we’ve suddenly been engaged with our club again thanks to the new man at the helm. He’s mingled with the fans, set optimistic but realistic targets, and recruited, imo, brilliantly. Not only that but the communication from the club has been phenomenal; there seems to be a real understanding that the fan base craves information especially during turbulent times, and it’s been delivered in spades.

Then we come to today. Really, really wish I could have gone, but refreshing this forum and the adver feed from my hotel room…man, I’d missed being interested in how my team is doing, even if it’s not via the medium I’d prefer. Loved seeing the comments, the little tid bits of how the game is going, the instant analysis of this play or that player. Today has been a joy. And to top it all off, we’ve won relatively comfortably with what sounds like a good display such as I never would have predicted three weeks ago watching Blaze the sea lion do a back flip for a few sardines.

This season might not follow in the footsteps of today, we still need to do a bit of recruitment and we won’t know the real quality of our future opponents for a good few weeks yet. But fuck me am I going to remember how today felt

Great and insightful post, good international call earlier.

I listened to BBC Wiltshire today while I was working, with anticipation and delight for the first time in probably a year and a half.

Fucking get in you saucy bastards.

The Townend Forum deserves its own appreciation post!!

Fantastic performance by Town, only let down was the local police failing to stop a cowardly attack by teenage Scunthorpe ‘hooligans’ in the pub beer garden ten mins before kick off. Fair play to the fans that stood up for themselves, all the police had escorted what I assume they thought could be potential Town trouble makers and this just allowed Scunny scrotes to move in.

Hope no Town fans were hurt in the cowardly attack

Must be in the name, Scunthorpe and Gash.

https://twitter.com/RJThomas_/status/1424048376513978375

Apologies for being late to the party. Been out with a friend touring Roman sites in and around Ciren today, which is why I could not go. However.

GOAL
GOAL
GOAL
GET THE FUCK IN.
I LOVE CLEM.

What a fucking seismic result and no doubt a gladiatorial performance by the team, management and all the back room staff. Seeing the Twitter clips has bought moistness to my eyes literally. So, so proud and man hugs to all you heroes who made the trip.

OMG on cloud nine at the mo. I just want to scream.

PS. I hope my nephew enjoyed the day out.

 :pint: :pint: :cry: :nod: ::)   :clap: :pint: :pint:

The things our football club put us through!

Forgot to do this!

Garner:
- Cant give players enough credit after only 2 weeks preparation
- 18 and 19 year olds making league debuts
- So many positives
- Character to come back was exceptional
- A reward for everyone's hard work since he's been here
- What turned things around? Started passing ball better
- Goal galvanised us
- Bit hesitant at spells in first half
- KKH getting penalty gave us the penalty and momentu,
- Gladwin only had 45 mins prior to this
- Managed last 15-20 really well
- Critchlow coming on (and East) helped us manage the game really well
- Pleasantly surprised at fitness levels. Thought last 20 would be tough
- Threat from set pieces but kept them at bay on the pitch
- Even Parsons did his part breaking up play
- Simpson was finding his bearings in first half. In the second he was outstanding
- Team spirit fantastic. Not just the team but the whole club.
- Everyone grafting and pitching in to get the club going again
- Enjoyed every moment since coming in
- Disappointing to go behind but every player marched back with the ball
- Every single player went infront of brilliant support for each goal
- Good base. Plenty to work on and improve.
- Couldn't be much better though given 2 weeks preparation. Credit to the players
- Lewis Read is someone Garner had admired from afar. Outstanding signing. Worked hard over the last 2 weeks to get that over the line. Key part of the team. Registered after the deadline. Can start on Tuesday
- Critchlow. Great presence. Powerful in the air. Think he'll be a strong signing
- Ryan East. Came through at Reading. Scott Marshall knows him well. Took a week to settle in. Adds more depth and strength
- We'd like 2 more in in a couple of positions. Then we'll reassess.
- Dont want a big squad. A quality tight knit one

Brilliant result. Unbelievably happy especially considering the last few months.
Spoke to Father out in Spain straight after. Dancing in the streets of the Costa Blanca!!
In all of that we took a moment to think of Bury fans. Their fate could have been ours.
Sent some good wishes to Rochdale fans as they fight off the leaches.
Roll on next Saturday. STID.

You're not alone.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12375969/scunthorpe-1-3-swindon

Bullshit.

There is no such thing as *too much* man love for the general.

Didn’t look serious more of an ankle twist (I hope).
What a fucking player this lad looks may I add.

I honestly don't know what's going on. We've got an owner that cares and seems to be a good bloke, a manager who knows what he's on about, players who work hard, have talent and actually care, and fans back in the ground in full voice.

Hopefully I'll have the feeling a lot, and I hope I never get used it.  

Come on you beautiful reds.

Just got back home, what a great game, I haven’t enjoyed a match like this for ages.
Great to see Clem in amongst the red army second half. And I definitely woke up this morning feeling fine.

Lots of positives and I can see a few weeks together things starting to gel, our warm up looked professional, coaches on the pitch going through the routines with purpose, far to easy to collect injuries at the start of season. Great to see Steve Milldenhall, congratulate JJ for a save made pre match as well. All positives for team building. Special mention to Anthony Grant, he operated like the young guns minder, top professional performance, hope he gets his badges will be a top coach IMO.

I was not quite sure what to expect, but we look a professional outfit, which under the circumstances is a credit to all, didn’t know whether to endure Cambridge next week, but definitely going now to look at the rest of the squad.

Young lad upfront making his debut, looked out of it first half, but played really well second, three shots on target, resulted n two brilliant saves, and a goal for Harry on the rebound of number 3

Hate to make predictions on one match, but we are not going down, and 45 more performances like this we will be play off material

What an enjoyable day that was, cracking result and display.
Considering this team have only just been put together they looked assured and worthy of the win.

All players put in a shift, keeper apart from pen was good. Conroy Decent, Baudry and Hunt solid.
Kesler-Hayden stand out performer, we have a talent here.
Grant was the Daddy.
Loved McKirdy just because you don’t know what you are going to get, exciting watching him have a go.
Gladwin struggled a little but then pulls out a cracking goal. Payne industrious and Simpson (brute) really got going Second half, more to come from him.
They all did their job and Pep must have been pleased from the side lines.

Great meeting Clem in the services on way up. Approachable and friendly.
Just the perfect away day.
We’ve got our Swindon back. Some cracking Lee Power songs :)

Clem in the away end and our support was loud throughout.
Great to see the old faces and just how much I have missed being on the road.

Love the player's goal celebrations

It would have been a travesty if Scunthorpe got anything from the game, they were extremely poor. I thought everyone played well but the standout was Kessler- Hayden. He is going to be some player. Terrific turn out by the Town fans and Clem certainly seemed to enjoy himself

There's a real togetherness there already 😀

Interesting...looked beautiful from where I was standing...certainly played pretty well :hmmm:

Today was a thing of pure beauty. As I said to JJ earlier, I've seen us play (as many of us who are old enough have) at Anfield/Old Trafford etc in the PL, I've seen us win at Wembley. But today was, in it's way and under the circumstances...every bit as enjoyable.

It was a fantastic all round team performance...I would say it was probably quite a good game for the neutral as it was pretty free flowing for the whole 90 minutes, we were just better than them at the end of the day.

Interesting how we all see things differently but I particularly enjoyed the performances today of Wollacott, KKH...my MOM (looks really,really good...hopefully will be back next Saturday)...Iandolo (yes, Iandolo....very underrated player IOM)....and also thought Baudry looked great (controversial)...and he got through 90 minutes...I could go on but no one looked bad.

But the point is, this isn't about being overly analytical...it's about enjoying this moment and where we are right now. It's a thing of beauty.

Great to see you Duke...I hope Mr and Mrs Conroy loved the Town fans singing their son's name (he had a great game by the way) and I can imagine their hearts were in their mouths when he went down clutching his knee early on, I know mine was!

Happy, happy days my friends...enjoy it for all it's worth...can't wait for Cambridge :)

Great to see you as well mate.
Agree with everything in your post. Today it was a little bit different wasn’t it. The time away and the ownership battle gave it something extra.
Indeed that challenge, It was a foul on Dion but luckily more on the shin than knee.
I felt for both his parents they just froze. As soon as he was up the relief was evident.


More to come I hope 👍

Looks like we have a club with positive future loomi g progressive squad. Just sat in pub after finishing work and half blanked some bird trying to make conversation because I was catching up with the thread.

Turns out that if this works out then I'm pretty gay for this model of stfc. <3

Watching the players run to the fans to celebrate brought a smile to my face. Get me in the Town End next week.

Only watched the highlights but Simpson looks a right handful and could really trouble defenders. Nice blend of strength and speed. Kesler did well for the pen and Gladwin did what Gladwin does.

Odimayo, Reed and a couple more to add to the group. Early signs are good.

If anyone fancies us to beat Carlisle next week you can get nigh on 2/1.

Crazy price after yesterday.

Cheers for the heads up, had £10 in my Skybet account (Which I put on Scunthorpe a few weeks ago, funnily enough, but cashed out last week :D) and put it on us to beat Carlisle at 9/5.

I had us doubled up with Mansfield for a £20 5/1 double. Have reinvested the £20 on us and Rochdale next Saturday for a similar price.

Tasteless chant from BRovers fans yesterday

‘Joey Barton, he hits who he likes’

Apparently, some of their lot got a slapping at the station after the game. Maybe karma for their cowardly attack on our family fans in the beer garden.

Let’s see how we get on Tuesday @ Cambridge. Even if we bow out in our recently acquired fashion of first round consistency I’d be Ok with that if, there is a performance that shows the improvement of the limited squad and suggests better things to look forward to.

Usual views of the opposition fans after the game.

In another thread they mention amongst other things how poor the pitch is which you previously mentioned

Ah yes, the last comment, didn’t take long did it? If they only knew what an uphill struggle we have had so far, indeed we still have and that like all teams in the league have to work within the spending limits. Go on a Denis & Gus run and the ringing echos of Swindle Town will be ringing out at every away ground.

They're still stuck in the Clemance & Keegan era

I thought it was blindingly obvious last season that Rochdale were totally hopeless and got shouted down on twitter for being negative for saying we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves.

Now while Sculthorpe are arguably a poorer side as well, they didn't even look as bad as Rochdale in the first game last season. They truly were an awful awful football team.

As we know first hand things can change very drastically and very quickly in football but let’s not lose sight of the fact that Scunthorpe finished 22/24 last season & beat the drop by 3 points (and bottom by 5 points)

Is there anywhere to watch the Cambridge game - apart from Cambridge itself?

If we can play like that in the first 4 or 5 games of the season and get some more good result slike yesterday then I will allow myself to possibly think we have the makings of a good team.

As it stands yesterday was a great result and we looked like a proper football team again unlike in any game that Sheridactly managed us in last season.

We looked confident, we pressed a bit, we passed well and kept the ball on the deck, we had 3 players making their league debuts, we had 5 players making their Swindon debut and the players that stayed looked pretty good, Gladwin made his 4th debut for us as well!

Payne, Grant and Gladwin if they get fitter and stay fit will boss most teams we play against this season if not all of them and Iandolo looked solid after a poor start early game he grew into it well.

Simspon looked weak 1st half but 2nd half looked exactly like the player we need, strong, fast with a nice touch and beat his man twice with strength and pace and set up McKirdys goal, who caused them problems all afternoon.

It was a very good solid all round footballing performance without getting carried away as Scunny were a poor team.

The Scunthorpe turn out of just 2,752 though was piss poor as we have sold almost that many season tickets inside of a week more or less.

Other than normal iFollow you mean?

Well, on the app it says iFollow audio only so I’m presuming they’re not allowed to broadcast it.

EFL site saying no Carabao or Papa John's games on iFollow.

The following matches are unavailable to watch live on iFollow:

Cambridge United vs Swindon Town
Tue 10 Aug 21 19:45 (UK)
Carabao Cup
Listen on: iFollow Audio

Plymouth Argyle vs Swindon Town
Tue 12 Oct 21 19:00 (UK)
Papa Johns Trophy
Listen on: iFollow Audio

Swindon Town vs Newport County
Tue 9 Nov 21 19:00 (UK)
Papa Johns Trophy
Listen on: iFollow Audio

Oh right last season and the season before they showed Carabou Cup games and PJT ones too.

Does that mean it isn't available on ifollow full stop then? As in outside the UK its also audio only so VPNs and dodgy firestick apps won't suffice?

Having a read all the Carabou and PJT games are audio only in the UK or abroad, normally they are included and this is the first season they haven't covered them.

Which is bizarre considering the PJT is an efl competition

It's almost like they don't actually want to make any money.

PJT games that are not scheduled for television coverage will be available on iFollow according to this:


https://www.efl.com/broadcast-schedule/

This picture from yesterday tells you what it meant to the players as well as the fans.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqjfQD06/232245439-4190913840997970-8944574889367949595-n.jpg)

How many fans did we take? Has it been published yet?

850

The emotion of the occasion puts it right up there in terms of away day experiences.
Looked like a great team spirit in place, which is great after what must have been an uncertain pre season for the players.
Good to see Clem in the away end.
Kind of hope that he doesn't make a habit of it though.
Having said that, hopefully he'll make an appearance on the pitch before the game on Saturday.
Anything that will help to further forge a bond between the players, management & owner with the fans can only be a good thing.

I watched the full game video on IFollow, and was impressed with our passing game considering  the short time they've all been together.

Shared by many

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCW0x2XzPE

Just skimmed through the matchday thread....it was rather amusing to read the comments re. Gladwin just before he scored 🤣

Grant really rallies the players to celebrate with the fans. The guy a legend on and off the pitch, a player that cares.  :-[

we really was struggling and although I didn't type it I would have agreed with him coming off. a few more weeks of fitness behind him and it will be brilliant to see.

I need to stop watching the replay. Getting ridiculous now

I just can’t get enough of watching Payne drag the team towards the Town fans after Gladwin’s goal. I’m addicted. Need help

No, it’s like reliving an epic shag that starts in your toes and addles your brain for half an hour leaving you jerking and spasming. Then decades later remembering what that euphoria feels like, only this time it is a town goal rather than the former sexual experience that the brain remembers. Of course if you’re a young’n and you don’t understand you need to get thoroughly laid as described to experience the euphoria.

 :girlgiggle:

45 more performances like that and we'll be going up as champions !!.

Garners' expression:)
(https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/siteassets/202122/scunthorpe-a/scunthorpe_swindon_0076.jpg/Medium)

And still available at 25/1  with bet 365, Paddy Power running scared - knocked us down to 14/1 !!.

28/1 with Sky bet and paying 4 places E/W.

Garner’s presser this morning

No long term injuries picked up on Saturday

Lyden had Covid but is back with the squad now. Ditto Odimayo.

After a couple more bodies in quickly then sit back and assess

No player that played Saturday had completed 90 mins beforehand

You know all is well in the World when Marley starts doing his alternative commentaries 👍😂...

https://twitter.com/marleystfc/status/1424286579263148035?s=08

I like the old fellas in the background. One of them not even watching the game and about to tuck into his packed lunch!

Haven't been online all weekend so it's great to trawl through this thread and read all the positive comments. It sounds like the adrenaline and ability got us over the line on Saturday so wary of tougher games at Cambridge on Tuesday and then Carlisle at home on Saturday. However a large home crowd should hopefully spur the players on. Without going all Reg, wary that Scunthorpe are one of the poorer sides and would probably finish about 10th in the conference according to one of their fans. That said, you have to beat what is in front of you and many people predicted us to go down with Scunny, on that showing we should have more than enough to be much much higher up in the league.

I'd say we're really missing Reg at this point. A healthy dose of skepticism probably wouldn't be very well-received, but he'd have doled it out anyway.

I think everyone's emotions over the summer just spilled out on Saturday. Before the game I was trying to be realistic (about the game and the season as a whole) but honestly I just got caught up. In the pub before the game, in the stands... There was just an overwhelming positive buzz everywhere. Even when we went 1-0 down, the fans kept going and it did feel like we sucked the ball into the net 3 times.

After the summer we had I allowed myself to get carried away. We played actual football... and won! And we had over 1000 (no way there was only 850 in there) very, very noisy Swindon fans completely behind them. That doesn't happen too often.

For what it's worth, I feel like we could potentially mount a challenge this season. We need more depth definitely but the starting XI is clearly very talented. Scunthorpe were dreadful granted, but as the season goes on and we get more bodies in & get fitter I think we could be very dangerous. I did bump into Clem at the services and he mentioned fitness being a priority so hopefully we'll see fewer injuries this year.

echo that about missing Reg, along with Nev and Sussex (apologies if I have forgotten others). That win was for them also.

Absolutely this.

I think a young wide man/forward loanee, a young striker possibly on loan and 1 experienced striker on a perm deal and we will be about there and with what looks to be better than last seasons team all over the pitch.

That, was really quite funny!

That was very good!

Excellent !.

I forgot about these! Really funny, hope we get one after every game

A mistake that even Curran would of been proud of! :)

I guess I must be, miserable fucker that I undoubtedly am, the only one who doesn't find these alternative commentaries remotely funny...

Some people find James Corden funny. There’s no accounting for taste 🤷‍♂️

Before we get too carried away, do we have any idea whether Scunny are/were any good in the grand scheme of things?

I'm with you Bob if I am honest. I do think your man is pretty creative and some of the nicknames he comes up with can be amusing but yeah it's not really for me either.

I think a few people have tried to temper expectations by stating we were fortunate enough to be playing probably the worst team in the league. But you still have to beat what is put in front of you.

It's nice just to have a bit of optimism & energy for the Town after 12 - 18 months of pure shit!

I'd still be happy if we manage to avoid a relegation battle this season.

Agree with you 100%. Saturday was pretty much a perfect day in that respect and I think it has firmly slapped in the face the thought that we will be in a relegation battle this season.

The Carlisle game should be a better benchmark for this season I would have thought.

I don't think it matters. You know when you're good regardless of who you're playing...and we're good. Just like we were two seasons ago. It's just like we've picked up where we left off then and last season never happened..

The first game of the season can often be misleading, but if that is our baseline of performance then we will not be going down. Scunthorpe found it hard to complete against our midfield, and offered little going forward, they also had a number of enforced substitutions through injury during the match, and didn’t really have any strength in depth off the bench,  considering they had a six week start on squad formation on us. So IMO we should be mid table, based upon Saturday’s performance. Any higher depends upon the way the squad gels over the next couple of months. I’m looking forward to tomorrow nights match, but if we lose it’s no biggy, with a small squad additional matches risks injuries and suspensions, give me three points on Saturday every time.

Honestly, I think Scunny's ability is not the key question. That is, given the team was only just beginning to take shape two weeks ago, and have hD little opportunity for either fitness or tactics training, what is the potential for development from that excellent start? Huge, I would say.

Scunny fans, whilst generally bemoaning our diving, were pretty complimentary overall. Said we had some real quality in the side. They didn't look good at all though, I can see why they're tipped to be in a relegation battle.

Interesting... I'm not a 'one eyed' kind of fan and like to think I call things as I see them but really don't remember seeing any blatant diving by our lot...

TBH they have been shit for 2 seasons and with little spent on new players (they finished 3rd bottom last season) I would suggest they are not very good.

I didn't at first but I'm fully on board

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I didn't see any diving by us at all, not like under Wellens where every players knew how to win free kicks.

All I did see is that Payne and Grant especially were given fouls under weak challenges, but thats a strong point of both their games, Twine needs to take note.

we beat Rochdale 3-1 in the opener last season...

it's difficult to guage the season past it was a great start

I don’t think it was diving per se they were moaning about, more general shithousery to see the match out.

Or, game management, if you prefer the posh term. The sort of stuff every single team do.

I do remember one occasion when Payne won a free kick and I said to Mrs Taylor that he'd played for it. But in no way shape or form did it equate to diving...

There was some sublime shithousery from the General on Saturday. He really got under the skin of some of their players.

One guy on twitter complaining about Swindon diving when the tweet he was replying to was a photo of their player already started his way to the floor before Jojo had even made contact to him.

Lovely irony.

I’m still not convinced it was a pen fir them. JoJo clearly changed the trajectory of the ball before their player was felled.

Good pun!

I thought the same jojo got the ball then the player

From the camera angle it was hard to tell but the ref had the same sort of angle so I am not susprised he gave it even though the ball did change trajectory a little in the clash so someone got a hand/foot to the ball, and going by the direction it seemed more likely a hand than a foot which would have meant it wasn't a penalty.

But the ref gave it and thats that really.

I'm glad now that he did give it.

Coming back from behind helps to build more cohesion as a team.

Loft was going down before JoJo made contact but it was stupid of him to rush at Loft like that when he's going away from goal. It kicked us into gear though and after that we battered them.

Grants shithousing was phenomenal on Saturday. Undoing the players laces while waiting for the penalty was my favourite. He really got under their skin, especially the no. 7 who lost his cool a bit.

I had no idea he did that...absolutely briliant :D

Undoing laces 😂 man I wish there was some footage of that

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What was his yellow for?

We couldn't see anything wrong on iFollow it sort of came out of the blue, whether he said something to the ref maybe?

Definitely a penalty but no need to have given it away.

Like my Dad's Elvis impression - it was funny the first time