I am honestly indifferent about the whole thing. In my mind the appointment of Di Canio would be great for the club in terms of bringing back some excitement and reinvigorating people's waning interest. But I do also buy into the argument that he's not necessarily the right man in the long term.
However, I fail to see how Di Canio's fascist ideologies will create a "media circus" around the club like some have claimed. No doubt some press will pick up on Di Canio's fascist roots and will report on it but my opinion is that any media hype will be because of Di Canio's stature in football relative to STFC's current status.
I get it, Paul and Sonic are very much against the idea, but I think you'll be heavily outnumbered by people who either don't know about Di Canio's fascism or just don't care.
Blimy, this has all created rather a stir hasn't it??
I have to be honest and say that I am with Paul and Sonic on this one. PDC's beliefs as I shall call them leave me feeling more than a little uncomfortable. I dont think his fascist roots would cause a circus around the club, I just think he is the sort of individual who would intrigue the media and a circus would be created that way. I cant really remember if they caused a huge stir during his playing career .... someone on here will be able to tell me I am sure ....
I remember when Wise/Poyet took over and from day 1 I was looking to see if Leeds had won because I was in fear they would take Wise, which they did ...... Could a similar scenario be on the horizon with Di Canio and West Ham??
Wray did say he wanted someone for the next 3/4 years. I'd be amazed if PDC lasted beyond christmas!
What I dont want is everyone to lose the sight of the bigger picture. Next year is a huge year for STFC, and the biggest decision with regards to what the next year could bring will be made in the next week. We need to bounce out of this division first time of asking or we could be down here for the forseeable.
Us fans are never going to agree 100% on who we want/dont want to manage out Footy team. God it would be dull if we did.
I just think we'd all be better off with a Trollope or a Money or a Parkinson or even a Bodin. Someone with a knowledge of football at this level. A manager who would know his place and role. After all there will never be any manager bigger than this wonderful football club!
