Even Fitton has returned to join in the action:
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/swindontown/headlines/display.var.1870569.0.swindon_town_fittons_back_to_seal_the_deal.phpSWINDON TOWN: Fitton's back to seal the deal
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ANDREW Fitton has made a last-minute dash across the Atlantic in an attempt to rescue his stuttering Town takeover bid - while admitting he already has managers in mind to succeed Paul Sturrock.
The Swindon suitor has cut short a business trip in America by 24 hours after revealing he is still at a loss to explain why takeover talks are stalling and has called a meeting today to "hammer out the problems".
Town claimed the deal could be sealed as early as today just a few days ago but, even if talks go well today, an abundance of paperwork means completion will probably have to wait until next week.
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Swindon have welcomed the news, insisting they are determined to complete the deal and are confident any outstanding issues will now be dealt with.
Fitton is expected to be at tomorrow's FA Cup second round clash at the County Ground against Forest Green Rovers.
Speaking from the States yesterday afternoon, the Ramsbury businessman revealed: l He would arrive back in London today hoping for a meeting between both parties.
l Nothing has advanced within the last 24 hours.
l He has two or three ideal candidates in mind for the vacant managerial post at the County Ground.
l He would only appoint a manager with a proven track record, but admits a former Town player would be ideal if he had the necessary experience.
l The right man' would bring stability and take Town into the Championship and keep them there.
As the Town takeover saga rumbles on, Fitton is convinced both parties are determined to complete the deal but admits the last couple of weeks have been frustrating.
He is confident rumours the Inland Revenue have given a deadline of today for the club to repay the debts are wide of the mark, but warns time is fast running out for all issues to be sorted.
He said: "I really don't understand why nothing is moving on this deal. The legal process has not progressed whatsoever within the last 24 hours.
"I am coming back from the US early and hopefully we can arrange a meeting between both sets of lawyers to hammer out the outstanding issues.
"There is an art at getting these things across and at the moment we don't seem to have it.
"It is only natural that soon people will start getting bored.
"There is still a lot of paperwork to be generated even if everything is sorted. It is frustrating the length of time this is taking."
Club director Bob Holt welcomed Fitton's homecoming.
He said: "To complete the deal is what everyone wants.
"Hopefully at this meeting everything can be ironed out and we can look forward.
"I think it is still on course.
"We have some big games coming up and I just urge all Swindon supporters to get behind their team."
Some Town fans though, are planning a funeral procession' and peaceful protest at tomorrow's match.____________________________________________________________
Whilst hoping he bangs heads together at lawyers or STFC, and gets it sorted, it would seem that legal completion could extend into next week. That being so the march should proceed to maintain the pressure, unless Mr Fitton HIMSELF says there is no need as everything is finalised.
