Adver News: Town to make midday statement

[LucienSanchez]

Conversely, I'm now renewing my season ticket, when I wasn't going to before. Excited to have Di Canio here and looking forward to what could be an eventful season...

[Dozno9]

 Hopefully the miserable git next to me will fuck off so I can have his seat for my lad.

[herthab]

When was the last time our fanbase was united? Even during the Diamond Mike years there was division.

Political leanings are one thing, criminal acts are another.

Too many people are coming across as thought police. The bloke has got some dodgy views for sure, but what criminal acts has he committed?

We've all aired our views (as has PDC) now it's time to move on. If he's appointed the continual references to his sympathies need to stop, they're pointless and divisive.

Until he actually commits a racist act, or comes out and defends ethnic cleansing or The Holocaust, I'll put his views to one side and concentrate on the football.

[Nemo]

Hmm.

Not quite on the Paul and Mex boycott train, but I'm certainly not fully behind this appointment. As a purely footballing decision, it's a big risk and one that I'm not sure we needed to take from the other names rumoured, but could go well. On the other hand, I do think there have to be some lines morally and Di Canio is at least close to one- his on the field conduct and sportsmanship was exemplary, but his politics is dubious to say the least: it worries me how many people would rather have a Fascist than a former Oxford player in charge (I don't mean Rix, I accept there are other issues there).

I'll continue to support my team, but I'm not sure I can sing the guys name and at least some part of me hopes we get off a flier and West Ham do terribly, and he's at Upton Park by season's end.

[ghanimah]

Hmm.

Not quite on the Paul and Mex boycott train, but I'm certainly not fully behind this appointment. As a purely footballing decision, it's a big risk and one that I'm not sure we needed to take from the other names rumoured, but could go well. On the other hand, I do think there have to be some lines morally and Di Canio is at least close to one- his on the field conduct and sportsmanship was exemplary, but his politics is dubious to say the least: it worries me how many people would rather have a Fascist than a former Oxford player in charge (I don't mean Rix, I accept there are other issues there).

I'll continue to support my team, but I'm not sure I can sing the guys name and at least some part of me hopes we get off a flier and West Ham do terribly, and he's at Upton Park by season's end.

Paul Alcock may argue with you on that one.

[flammableBen]

When was the last time our fanbase was united? Even during the Diamond Mike years there was division.

Political leanings are one thing, criminal acts are another.

Too many people are coming across as thought police. The bloke has got some dodgy views for sure, but what criminal acts has he committed?

We've all aired our views (as has PDC) now it's time to move on. If he's appointed the continual references to his sympathies need to stop, they're pointless and divisive.

Until he actually commits a racist act, or comes out and defends ethnic cleansing or The Holocaust, I'll put his views to one side and concentrate on the football.

This is more "thought police" than any of the anti-fascist posts.

[herthab]

This is more "thought police" than any of the anti-fascist posts.

How? People are condemning him for his views, rather than any criminal act.  I'm not.

How does that make my post "thought police"?

[Gnasher]

It's a huge risk but all the euphoria and hype might be enough to make the players believe they are capable of promotion.

I don't agree with his political point of view. Socialism/Fascism, I hate it all. But hopefully we won't hear or see(!) his beliefs whilst he's in this country. I can't remember any fascist comments whilst he was a player over here.

[thepeoplesgame]

I've kept out of this, but I am surprised that our board has interviewed the people they are said to have interviewed and have decided that Di Canio is the man for the job. It represents a complete change in their thinking with regard to risk taking (which some might argue was needed after last season), and even more surprisingly indicates that they considered the fact the man was a fascist and decided it wasn't important. I can't pretend that doesn't disappoint me.

Hamman would have brought all the benefits of Di Canio (in fact, he achieved much more as a player and would have amassed even better contacts) with none of the negatives. As soon as I heard he was up for the job, I honestly assumed it was a no brainer.

[london_red]

I understand those who feel strongly about this, even to the point of taking a stand by not going to games whilst he's in charge. I just don't share those views.

For me he will be Swindon manager first and foremost and that's what matters. His beliefs weren't an issue when he was a player over here, don't see why they have to be the be all and end all now.

If it generates interest in the club and he can produce some success on the pitch, I'm behind it.

[Peter Venkman]

When was the last time our fanbase was united? Even during the Diamond Mike years there was division.

Political leanings are one thing, criminal acts are another.

Too many people are coming across as thought police. The bloke has got some dodgy views for sure, but what criminal acts has he committed?

We've all aired our views (as has PDC) now it's time to move on. If he's appointed the continual references to his sympathies need to stop, they're pointless and divisive.

Until he actually commits a racist act, or comes out and defends ethnic cleansing or The Holocaust, I'll put his views to one side and concentrate on the football.

I have to agree with that post Steve, my thoughts too.

[Gnasher]

Conversely, I'm now renewing my season ticket, when I wasn't going to before. Excited to have Di Canio here and looking forward to what could be an eventful season...

Me too! This is a rollercoaster I want to get on. I just hope I've got the stomach for it.

[sonicyouth]

I've tried to keep football and politics separate but I can't detach myself from the nagging notion in my head that this is a man who walks around with a tattoo in honour of his favourite fascist. I don't know if I can stomach that. Of course everyone from the players, managers, board members to the stewards, cleaners and the club's general dogsbody has their own political beliefs which I may not agree with but nobody is more of a figurehead for a club than the manager. I don't know whether Danny Wilson voted BNP or the Communist party, it's irrelevant as he never once publicly discussed his politics or walked around with a hammer and sickle tattooed on his skin.

I am not condemning the man or taking a stand, I'm simply just outlining how I feel about the appointment. I'm inclined to agree that his personal opinions have little relevance to his choice of career and appreciate that most are unperturbed by this, I however feel quite torn.

It doesn't matter how many fans we entice or how many walk away - the appointment of a manager should not be this divisive nor should it be due to non-footballing reasons. If ever there was a time we need to be united and to back the club, it's now - coinciding with boardroom changes, managerial changes and following on from an extraordinarily poor season. For what it's worth, I'm not convinced that di Canio is a good appointment due to him entirely lacking any coaching experience, let alone his questionable temperament. It will end in tears.

I don't know whether I'll go next season. I doubt anyone would consider it a great loss. I will always support STFC, I couldn't walk away from it.

[Bob's Orange]

I will wish the best of luck to whoever is appointed at Midday.

Quite shocked we have gone for PDC over the 3 in the shortlist to be honest but if he is the man then good luck Paolo, lets bring the enjoyment and excitement back to the County Ground!

[stfctownenda]

I've kept out of this, but I am surprised that our board has interviewed the people they are said to have interviewed and have decided that Di Canio is the man for the job. It represents a complete change in their thinking with regard to risk taking (which some might argue was needed after last season), and even more surprisingly indicates that they considered the fact the man was a fascist and decided it wasn't important. I can't pretend that doesn't disappoint me.

Hamman would have brought all the benefits of Di Canio (in fact, he achieved much more as a player and would have amassed even better contacts) with none of the negatives. As soon as I heard he was up for the job, I honestly assumed it was a no brainer.

According to reports in recent days Hamman was never in for the job, Leicester chief executive claimed first they had heard of it was when they read it in the paper and a source close to him said he had not applied and Swindon had not approached him so you can't be dissapointed by something that was never going to happen.