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Forster double sees Town go down 2-1 at Brighton
NICKY Forster's brace, one goal in each half, was enough to give Brighton all three points against a toothless Town side.
After putting in their best performance of the season last weekend against Carlisle, Maurice Malpas kept faith with the same 11 who started that game.
Barry Corr returned from injury for a place on an attack-minded substitutes bench, alongside Billy Paynter, who has completed a two-game suspension, Sofiene Zaaboub and Andy Nicholas.
Town dominated the early exchanges, with Blair Sturrock firing straight at Michael Kuipers inside the opening two minutes.
They broke the deadlock on eight minutes through midfielder Craig Easton.
Jon-Paul McGovern's free-kick from the left went all the way through to the back post where Easton saw an initial effort blocked. The ball fell to Hasney Aljofree, but his shot was cleared for a corner.
From the resulting flag kick Easton again snuck in at the far post and, sliding in, managed to squeeze the ball home.
Nicky Forster had Brighton's first chance on 10 minutes when he received the ball in the right channel and, as he attacked Miguel Comminges, he unleashed a swerving effort which only just went over.
However, two minutes later the home side were level. Michael Timlin's foul on Forster on the edge of the area gave Brighton a free-kick.
Dean Cox's delivery in was perfect and Forster rose above Jack Smith to power a header past Peter Brezovan and into the top corner.
With 20 minutes on the clock Town had a great chance to regain the advantage. Timlin's corner was flicked towards goal by Blair Sturrock, and with his effort was cleared off the line, Anthony McNamee following up saw his header suffer a similar fate.
A minute later Easton almost grabbed a second when he got on the end of McNamee's dangerous cross, but could only head over.
On 23 minutes a Brighton free-kick saw Glenn Murray pick the ball up at the far post. His chip to the back stick was met by Forster, but the front man could only head straight at Brezovan.
With the hosts really starting to crank up the pressure, Brezovan was called upon to make a superb save after 28 minutes.
Dean Cox beat Comminges and McGovern down the right and his cross in was met by the head of Glenn Murray.
With his effort appearing to be heading for the top corner, Brezovan pulled off a superb fingertip save to tip it over the crossbar.
As the game became a much tighter affair, the final clear chance of the half came on 32 minutes.
As a Brighton free-kick was swung into the Town box, Steve Thomson prodded against the post from close range before it was scrambled away.
And from the resulting corner Therry Racon saw his low shot saved by the feet of Brezovan.
As in the first half, Town looked dangerous early on after the restart and McNamee was first to try his luck in the 47th minute but his 20-yard shot went wide of the Brighton goal.
After 53 minutes Simon Cox picked up the ball on the right touchline, cut inside and skipped past a couple of challenges, but couldn't steer his shot on target.
Brighton came back into the game and on the hour mark Dean Cox fired over from 25 yards.
A couple of minutes later Hasney Aljofree was caught under pressure by Murray, and when the Brighton man combined with strike partner Forster it looked like a possible goal, until Aljofree recovered with a sliding block to keep them out.
The Seagulls continued to put the pressure on and Timlin had to be alert to head off the line when Joel Lynch guided a corner towards goal.
They finally got the goal their pressure deserved on 66 minutes when Forster was fouled 25 yards out.
The striker picked himself up, dusted himself down and curled the free-kick over the wall and in off the post with Brezovan beaten.
Town sent a flurry of corners and free-kicks into the Brighton box, but a blue and white head always seemed to be first to the ball.
The one time Town got on the end of one, Comminges could only flash a header well over on 73 minutes.
Malpas made all three substitutions in a bid to grab at least a point, bringing on Corr, Zaaboub and Paynter, but they were unable to make any sort of impact.
A late tackle from Comminges in the 89th minute right in front of the dugouts infuriated the home crowd and sparked a mass confrontation between both teams and benches, but referee Andy Woolmer chose to only caution the defender.
TOWN: Peter Brezovan, Jack Smith, Jerel Ifil, Craig Easton, Jon-Paul McGovern, Miguel Comminges, Hasney Aljofree, Michael Timlin, Blair Sturrock, Anthony McNamee, Simon Cox
Subs: Phil Smith, Barry Corr, Sofiene Zaaboub, Andy Nicholas, Billy Paynter
BRIGHTON: Michael Kuipers, Kerry Mayo, Joel Lynch, Dean Cox, Ian Westlake, Nicky Forster, Steve Thomson, Therry Racon, Gary Hart, Glenn Murray, Tommy Elphick
Subs: Guy Butters, Jake Robinson, Joe Gatting, Tom Fraser, Shane McFaul
4:59pm Saturday 22nd March 2008
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CommentPosted by: red army!!, swindon on 3:52pm Sat 22 Mar 08
**** on town we can do this!! 2-1 own my prediction!!!
**** on town we can do this!! 2-1 own my prediction!!!
Posted by: who dat? on 5:07pm Sat 22 Mar 08
So MM was going to work on defending set pieces
in training - obviously someone was not paying attention. DOH!!!
So MM was going to work on defending set pieces
in training - obviously someone was not paying attention. DOH!!!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 5:07pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Same old crap story,Southend next!! ..No anti manager comments from me!
Same old crap story,Southend next!! ..No anti manager comments from me!
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 5:10pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]red army!![/bold] wrote:
**** on town we can do this!! 2-1 own my prediction!!![/quote] Wow! Good prediction red army. Probably the first thing youve said that makes any sense for....ever?
red army!! wrote:
**** on town we can do this!! 2-1 own my prediction!!!
Wow! Good prediction red army. Probably the first thing youve said that makes any sense for....ever?
Posted by: swindon matt, leominster on 5:12pm Sat 22 Mar 08
same swindon take the lead and lose crap
same swindon take the lead and lose crap
Posted by: pjarvo, swindon on 5:12pm Sat 22 Mar 08
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!!
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!!
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 5:15pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Hope no Town players have to take their dogs for walkies coz they can't hold on to a lead ! :-)
Hope no Town players have to take their dogs for walkies coz they can't hold on to a lead ! :-)
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 5:16pm Sat 22 Mar 08
i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
Posted by: Peter Wilson, Wantage on 5:16pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I'm now waiting (yawn) for the (yawn) 'anti-malpas out' (yawn) comments in abundance (yawn) - even though they were largely quiet after the Carlise game.
Brighton have an impressive home record and we have won ONLY 3 games away all season so not really a surprise; today's result.
I'm now waiting (yawn) for the (yawn) 'anti-malpas out' (yawn) comments in abundance (yawn) - even though they were largely quiet after the Carlise game.
Brighton have an impressive home record and we have won ONLY 3 games away all season so not really a surprise; today's result.
Posted by: Dogbreath, Essex on 5:22pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]pjarvo[/bold] wrote:
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!![/quote] You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
pjarvo wrote:
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!!
You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
Posted by: Dogbreath, Essex on 5:24pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]pjarvo[/bold] wrote:
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!![/quote] You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
pjarvo wrote:
wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season.
RED ARMY!!
You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:27pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I said several days ago we would lose,and before u all start im not anti malpas,just want to see more chance given to the so called decent youngsters who the premier league sides want so badly we just seem not to have any depth of squad,we shouldnt go down so why not try some different players who will have a chance and would try hard too....
I said several days ago we would lose,and before u all start im not anti malpas,just want to see more chance given to the so called decent youngsters who the premier league sides want so badly we just seem not to have any depth of squad,we shouldnt go down so why not try some different players who will have a chance and would try hard too....
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:28pm Sat 22 Mar 08
well at least both bristols lost
never mind andy cryer...maybe next year...or never at all
well at least both bristols lost
never mind andy cryer...maybe next year...or never at all
Posted by: stfc4eva, swindon on 5:35pm Sat 22 Mar 08
There has to be a massive clear out of players in summer, this lot aren't good enough for league 1. AF got make funds available to MM We've tried getting players on shoestring budget and it failed. To make AF dream of championship football a reality, investment on players is a must.
There has to be a massive clear out of players in summer, this lot aren't good enough for league 1. AF got make funds available to MM We've tried getting players on shoestring budget and it failed. To make AF dream of championship football a reality, investment on players is a must.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 5:37pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Dogbreath[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pjarvo[/bold] wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!![/quote] You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.[/quote] Well said dogbreath ive started to nervous as im sure lots of others are.
Dogbreath wrote:
pjarvo wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!!
You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
Well said dogbreath ive started to nervous as im sure lots of others are.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 5:38pm Sat 22 Mar 08
see i meant get
Posted by: red army!!, swindon on 5:40pm Sat 22 Mar 08
well done lads another good performance , we matched them the only difference was the class of forster and the poor postioning of brezavan. bring back smith in the sticks!! apart from that well done malpas tacticaly spot on
well done lads another good performance , we matched them the only difference was the class of forster and the poor postioning of brezavan. bring back smith in the sticks!! apart from that well done malpas tacticaly spot on
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:46pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Sorry red army but if his tatics were spot on and we didnt get a point id hate to see him not to get it right.....oh yeah walsall at home!!!
DOH!
try the young "talent" we supposed to have..
Sorry red army but if his tatics were spot on and we didnt get a point id hate to see him not to get it right.....oh yeah walsall at home!!!
DOH!
try the young "talent" we supposed to have..
Posted by: pjarvo, swindon on 5:47pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Dogbreath[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]pjarvo[/bold] wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!![/quote] You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.[/quote] Well said dogbreath ive started to nervous as im sure lots of others are.[/quote] yeah lets get another manager in, then when he loses a couple sack him then get another etc.. etc. 4 managers in 18 months lets go for the guiness book of records!!!
steve wrote:
Dogbreath wrote: pjarvo wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!!
You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
Well said dogbreath ive started to nervous as im sure lots of others are.
yeah lets get another manager in, then when he loses a couple sack him then get another etc.. etc. 4 managers in 18 months lets go for the guiness book of records!!!
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:51pm Sat 22 Mar 08
no i think leicester hold that record
i think it depends on who becomes available
say if Holloway got sacked id like him to come to swindon as hes passionate tho hes bristol through and through i dont know what his stand with swindon is
no i think leicester hold that record
i think it depends on who becomes available
say if Holloway got sacked id like him to come to swindon as hes passionate tho hes bristol through and through i dont know what his stand with swindon is
Posted by: red army!!, swindon on 5:52pm Sat 22 Mar 08
malpas!!!!!
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 5:53pm Sat 22 Mar 08
You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.
You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:54pm Sat 22 Mar 08
i wonder what has beens we will sign over the summer
most likly some "former premier league star" who played about 1 full game,shame that sheringham has quit be a good young signing!
i wonder what has beens we will sign over the summer
most likly some "former premier league star" who played about 1 full game,shame that sheringham has quit be a good young signing!
Posted by: steve, brentford on 5:56pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote:
You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.[/quote] PASS THE SAND PAPER PLS
stavros wrote:
You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.
PASS THE SAND PAPER PLS
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 5:56pm Sat 22 Mar 08
i wonder what has beens we will sign over the summer
most likly some "former premier league star" who played about 1 full game,shame that sheringham has quit be a good young signing!
i wonder what has beens we will sign over the summer
most likly some "former premier league star" who played about 1 full game,shame that sheringham has quit be a good young signing!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 5:57pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Dogbreath..You are spot on...We ARE pro Swindon Town.I am fed up with moaning about Malpas but the fact remains that I for one have no confidence in Malpas,and like many of the other "MOANERS" on this site,like to voice my opinion.
Dogbreath..You are spot on...We ARE pro Swindon Town.I am fed up with moaning about Malpas but the fact remains that I for one have no confidence in Malpas,and like many of the other "MOANERS" on this site,like to voice my opinion.
Posted by: pjarvo, swindon on 6:01pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]glasred[/bold] wrote:
Dogbreath..You are spot on...We ARE pro Swindon Town.I am fed up with moaning about Malpas but the fact remains that I for one have no confidence in Malpas,and like many of the other "MOANERS" on this site,like to voice my opinion.[/quote] dont get me wrong,i dont think mm has pulled up any trees,and im not his rent boy, but i think you have to give the bloke a bit more time
glasred wrote:
Dogbreath..You are spot on...We ARE pro Swindon Town.I am fed up with moaning about Malpas but the fact remains that I for one have no confidence in Malpas,and like many of the other "MOANERS" on this site,like to voice my opinion.
dont get me wrong,i dont think mm has pulled up any trees,and im not his rent boy, but i think you have to give the bloke a bit more time
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 6:08pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote: You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.[/quote] PASS THE SAND PAPER PLS[/quote] I always use a carpenters rasp ,LOL
steve wrote:
stavros wrote: You know what, im coming to the conclusion that alot of people on this site are masochists they enjoy the sensation of pain ,cheese grater on the bell end types ,.oh well maurice malpas should keep you happy for the foreseeable future.
PASS THE SAND PAPER PLS
I always use a carpenters rasp ,LOL
Posted by: blobster, Bradford on Avon on 6:12pm Sat 22 Mar 08
There is nothing I like more than a good moan but I wonder what our record has been since MM took over
I am pretty sure we will have lost more than we have one and I would have thought that in a current form league (last 10 games) we would be pretty near bottom
I am not anti Malpas (I am anti Roberts, though he cannot be blamed to day), I just think we are so unbalanced
We have a left back with a left foot, Nicholas who has never let the side down, and a speedy guy to play on the right, Miguel C
So why play said Miguel at left back and Easton wide right
It does not make sense
There is nothing I like more than a good moan but I wonder what our record has been since MM took over
I am pretty sure we will have lost more than we have one and I would have thought that in a current form league (last 10 games) we would be pretty near bottom
I am not anti Malpas (I am anti Roberts, though he cannot be blamed to day), I just think we are so unbalanced
We have a left back with a left foot, Nicholas who has never let the side down, and a speedy guy to play on the right, Miguel C
So why play said Miguel at left back and Easton wide right
It does not make sense
Posted by: red army!!, swindon on 6:24pm Sat 22 Mar 08
malpas drop that brez and get smithy back in
malpas drop that brez and get smithy back in
Posted by: hogface, Worcestershire on 7:06pm Sat 22 Mar 08
We've won one in eight and concede a couple of goals per game from set pieces. Oh but MM is doing great and we shouldn't judge him yet.
Wait 'til he's had a least three years to let his signings blossom and his inpsiration shine through
We've won one in eight and concede a couple of goals per game from set pieces. Oh but MM is doing great and we shouldn't judge him yet.
Wait 'til he's had a least three years to let his signings blossom and his inpsiration shine through
Posted by: red ed, Bristol on 7:28pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I'm so concerned about the state we are in that I've had to do some homework on form in our league. On the day that Paul Sturrock left, we were 8th in the form guide (based on last 10 games). At that time we were under a transfer embargo and the players weren't getting paid. Now, under prosperous new ownership, we are 21st in the same guide with less than a point a game. Based on the last 6 games we are also 21st. This is relegation form whether you like it or not. We are dropping like a stone and the teams at the bottom are picking up points.
So I'm prepared to stick my neck out and say I am anti-Malpas. Not, though, as an irrational knee-jerk reaction to a couple of performances. I'm anti-Malpas because he doesn't inspire the players, because his interviews lack confidence and are devoid of meaningful analysis. I'm anti-Malpas because on the pitch we are firmly in reverse. He was the wrong choice; the cheap option. Give him until the end of the season and no more - but even that might be too long. Aldershot next season anyone?
I'm so concerned about the state we are in that I've had to do some homework on form in our league. On the day that Paul Sturrock left, we were 8th in the form guide (based on last 10 games). At that time we were under a transfer embargo and the players weren't getting paid. Now, under prosperous new ownership, we are 21st in the same guide with less than a point a game. Based on the last 6 games we are also 21st. This is relegation form whether you like it or not. We are dropping like a stone and the teams at the bottom are picking up points.
So I'm prepared to stick my neck out and say I am anti-Malpas. Not, though, as an irrational knee-jerk reaction to a couple of performances. I'm anti-Malpas because he doesn't inspire the players, because his interviews lack confidence and are devoid of meaningful analysis. I'm anti-Malpas because on the pitch we are firmly in reverse. He was the wrong choice; the cheap option. Give him until the end of the season and no more - but even that might be too long. Aldershot next season anyone?
Posted by: Simply Red, Berkshire on 7:38pm Sat 22 Mar 08
On paper this squad looks to be one of the strongest we have had for a while. The problem time after time is inconsistency and not being able to step up to the plate when required. By this I mean every time us fans start to get a little excited at our form i.e potential cup or league runs we get kicked in the balls by a lack lustre performance and we get beaten without a fight. i.e. the debacle at Barnet away where we had the numerical advantage, the bonus of extra time when they were tired and then go on to miss 5 penalties. I think our problem is our cutting edge we need to find a striker who can take a chance when it matters and change the game. Non of our current strikers appear to be able to do this! We had a prolific striker in Cureton who could not hit a barn door for us but went to Colchester and couldn't stop scoring. Some players are suited to some clubs and not others. We all know a player who is suited to us and could if fit make the all important difference. His name is Sam the legend Parkin. If fit maybe its time to bring Parkin HOME!!!
On paper this squad looks to be one of the strongest we have had for a while. The problem time after time is inconsistency and not being able to step up to the plate when required. By this I mean every time us fans start to get a little excited at our form i.e potential cup or league runs we get kicked in the balls by a lack lustre performance and we get beaten without a fight. i.e. the debacle at Barnet away where we had the numerical advantage, the bonus of extra time when they were tired and then go on to miss 5 penalties. I think our problem is our cutting edge we need to find a striker who can take a chance when it matters and change the game. Non of our current strikers appear to be able to do this! We had a prolific striker in Cureton who could not hit a barn door for us but went to Colchester and couldn't stop scoring. Some players are suited to some clubs and not others. We all know a player who is suited to us and could if fit make the all important difference. His name is Sam the legend Parkin. If fit maybe its time to bring Parkin HOME!!!
Posted by: blobster, Bradford on Avon on 7:44pm Sat 22 Mar 08
No Sam is not the answer
I have never known a player come back to Swindon and perform better than before he left
Apart from Kamara that is, and he left and came back more times than some of us have had hot dinners this week !!!
We have to move on: I do not think strikers are the problem, it is the midfields lack of creativity and the fragile (confidence wise) defence
No Sam is not the answer
I have never known a player come back to Swindon and perform better than before he left
Apart from Kamara that is, and he left and came back more times than some of us have had hot dinners this week !!!
We have to move on: I do not think strikers are the problem, it is the midfields lack of creativity and the fragile (confidence wise) defence
Posted by: amazon, cambridge on 7:57pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Dogbreath[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pjarvo[/bold] wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!![/quote] You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.[/quote] Exactly Dogbreath; we are pro town and know, from years of bitter experience, when we have a plank at the helm.The give him more time brigade will be first in the life boats when HMS StfC hits the iceberg- and I believe that could be as early as this year.The last mentions of we are only **** points off the play offs have faded and the slide towards the bottom has begun.
Dogbreath wrote:
pjarvo wrote: wont be long before the anti malpas brigade start typing away. its sad so sad, lets give it a real push next season. RED ARMY!!
You get some of us wrong here, we are not anti-Malpas we are Pro - STFC, we are on the slide it ain't working with him. We could have made P Off's this season never mind see if we stay up and then hope for the best next season. Have some bottle say he's crap and have a voice.
Exactly Dogbreath; we are pro town and know, from years of bitter experience, when we have a plank at the helm.The give him more time brigade will be first in the life boats when HMS StfC hits the iceberg- and I believe that could be as early as this year.The last mentions of we are only **** points off the play offs have faded and the slide towards the bottom has begun.
Posted by: nils, cricklade on 8:03pm Sat 22 Mar 08
lets face it we have won 1 game in thelast 8 whilst conceding 15 goals so dont tell me that Ifil and Brezovan/smith and co are the best thing since sliced bread cos they aint!
lets face it we have won 1 game in thelast 8 whilst conceding 15 goals so dont tell me that Ifil and Brezovan/smith and co are the best thing since sliced bread cos they aint!
Posted by: iwazthere, swindon on 8:03pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Could someone get over to the town players that the game is 45 minutes each half. For the first ten minutes of each 45 today they were all over Brighton and then just faded away. Better luck next season, let's just forget this one and hope we scrape enough points to stay up.
Could someone get over to the town players that the game is 45 minutes each half. For the first ten minutes of each 45 today they were all over Brighton and then just faded away. Better luck next season, let's just forget this one and hope we scrape enough points to stay up.
Posted by: Saint, chippenham on 8:25pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Brez did not command his box (again) and at time seemed super-glued to his line. However, he did tip one over and made two superb close range stops with his foot. He does not seem to organise his defenders, unlike his Brighton counterpart today who, when we did pressure him, had his defenders in the right positions. Of course all this action happened at the goal in front of us as we could not see what was happening at the other end it was so far away. Oh and one thank you to Brighton (sarcastic) for not announcing who scored swindons goal ! We had to wait until it came through on peoples phones !! Keep the faith for next season !!
Brez did not command his box (again) and at time seemed super-glued to his line. However, he did tip one over and made two superb close range stops with his foot. He does not seem to organise his defenders, unlike his Brighton counterpart today who, when we did pressure him, had his defenders in the right positions. Of course all this action happened at the goal in front of us as we could not see what was happening at the other end it was so far away. Oh and one thank you to Brighton (sarcastic) for not announcing who scored swindons goal ! We had to wait until it came through on peoples phones !! Keep the faith for next season !!
Posted by: bowralbob, Australia on 9:44pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I hope we are in Div 1 next year! Getting worried!
I hope we are in Div 1 next year! Getting worried!
Posted by: Stfc Ant, Swindon on 10:10pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I agree we need 2 give Malpas time, but the form book doesnt lie. See how he is goin half way through next season thn make a decision. STFC till i die!
I agree we need 2 give Malpas time, but the form book doesnt lie. See how he is goin half way through next season thn make a decision. STFC till i die!
Posted by: SirReg, Swindon on 1:02am Sun 23 Mar 08
If Luton and Bournemouth had not been ocked 10 points each we would be staring at a relegation battle. Also, there is no way the game against Carlisle was our best performance of the season. You can't give away two bad goals and feel good about the way you have played. Malpas out.
If Luton and Bournemouth had not been ocked 10 points each we would be staring at a relegation battle. Also, there is no way the game against Carlisle was our best performance of the season. You can't give away two bad goals and feel good about the way you have played. Malpas out.
Posted by: TonyJanson, Chippenham on 7:15am Sun 23 Mar 08
Swindon`s vulnerability with setpieces must be wellknown throughout the league by now. Other teams must look forward to playing Swindon ! Like Bowlralbob I`m getting worried.
Swindon`s vulnerability with setpieces must be wellknown throughout the league by now. Other teams must look forward to playing Swindon ! Like Bowlralbob I`m getting worried.
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 9:08am Sun 23 Mar 08
Malpas has a poor track record since taking the reigns at the county ground..is this true or not.?.and we are sliding down the table ..true or not?I am worried for the club I support,thats how alot of people now feel,and I have no confidence in Malpas ,there it is.
Malpas has a poor track record since taking the reigns at the county ground..is this true or not.?.and we are sliding down the table ..true or not?I am worried for the club I support,thats how alot of people now feel,and I have no confidence in Malpas ,there it is.
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 9:40am Sun 23 Mar 08
Why cant everybody see just what a clueless idiot Malpas is? Playing a right back (commingues) on the left, a central midfielder (Easton) on the right, a left midfielder (Zaaboub) on the right & previously a right midfielder (Roberts) on the left, not to mention the earlier error of dropping Brezovan & Ifil which knocked their confidence instead of inspiring competition for places. Some say we dont have good enough players to win promotion & whilst I agree that we werent ready this season, I dont think we were a million miles away given some of our performances & league position before uncle fester took the reins. Give Malpas until the end of the season, then get rid. He could be a fantastic manager....just not in football.
Why cant everybody see just what a clueless idiot Malpas is? Playing a right back (commingues) on the left, a central midfielder (Easton) on the right, a left midfielder (Zaaboub) on the right & previously a right midfielder (Roberts) on the left, not to mention the earlier error of dropping Brezovan & Ifil which knocked their confidence instead of inspiring competition for places. Some say we dont have good enough players to win promotion & whilst I agree that we werent ready this season, I dont think we were a million miles away given some of our performances & league position before uncle fester took the reins. Give Malpas until the end of the season, then get rid. He could be a fantastic manager....just not in football.
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 10:46am Sun 23 Mar 08
i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .
i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .
Posted by: clive elliott, bradford on 11:14am Sun 23 Mar 08
i have supported town now for a many a years, and allthough i have moved up north i still follow town as much as i can, i have been to a few games this season while they have been in this neck of the woods,but i can honestly say since mm as took over this team are not playing, i listen on my pc and watch the highlights, and what i see is players in the wrong positions,and who dont have a clue in what they are doing, i dont think town will go down,but i disagree in what we have as a manager, this man has got to go at the end of the season, bring in some one english who knows what football ia about,because if we carry on like this mr fitton as waisted is money and is consortium, now is the time mr fitton to look at what you and your buddies have put into, you must realise that this cant go on, you need a summer clear out, starting with malpass
i have supported town now for a many a years, and allthough i have moved up north i still follow town as much as i can, i have been to a few games this season while they have been in this neck of the woods,but i can honestly say since mm as took over this team are not playing, i listen on my pc and watch the highlights, and what i see is players in the wrong positions,and who dont have a clue in what they are doing, i dont think town will go down,but i disagree in what we have as a manager, this man has got to go at the end of the season, bring in some one english who knows what football ia about,because if we carry on like this mr fitton as waisted is money and is consortium, now is the time mr fitton to look at what you and your buddies have put into, you must realise that this cant go on, you need a summer clear out, starting with malpass
Posted by: red ed, Bristol on 11:15am Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote:
i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .[/quote] Stavros, if we lose to Southend tomorrow and Gillingham beat Port Vale (very likely outcome), the gap will be 6 pts. We have Gillingham, Millwall, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers all still to play -- and all of them will be seeing us as a likely 3pts. I'm not sure our results under different managers will be enough. To turn a promotion chasing side into this is criminal. He cannot last.
stavros wrote:
i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .
Stavros, if we lose to Southend tomorrow and Gillingham beat Port Vale (very likely outcome), the gap will be 6 pts. We have Gillingham, Millwall, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers all still to play -- and all of them will be seeing us as a likely 3pts. I'm not sure our results under different managers will be enough. To turn a promotion chasing side into this is criminal. He cannot last.
Posted by: dalekdave, Swindon on 11:16am Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]red ed[/bold] wrote:
I'm so concerned about the state we are in that I've had to do some homework on form in our league. On the day that Paul Sturrock left, we were 8th in the form guide (based on last 10 games). At that time we were under a transfer embargo and the players weren't getting paid. Now, under prosperous new ownership, we are 21st in the same guide with less than a point a game. Based on the last 6 games we are also 21st. This is relegation form whether you like it or not. We are dropping like a stone and the teams at the bottom are picking up points. So I'm prepared to stick my neck out and say I am anti-Malpas. Not, though, as an irrational knee-jerk reaction to a couple of performances. I'm anti-Malpas because he doesn't inspire the players, because his interviews lack confidence and are devoid of meaningful analysis. I'm anti-Malpas because on the pitch we are firmly in reverse. He was the wrong choice; the cheap option. Give him until the end of the season and no more - but even that might be too long. Aldershot next season anyone?[/quote] Well they say stats don't lie and your point is well made. The reasonable person in me who is just delighted that there is still a STFC to support (cast your nind back 3 months guys!!) says give MM a pre-season, chance to bring in his own players etc and give him till Christmas. The ambitious person in me says that we should have a chance of at least making the play offs next year and that if we dont get in another manager before the end of the season we will have to go through this all again next season.
red ed wrote:
I'm so concerned about the state we are in that I've had to do some homework on form in our league. On the day that Paul Sturrock left, we were 8th in the form guide (based on last 10 games). At that time we were under a transfer embargo and the players weren't getting paid. Now, under prosperous new ownership, we are 21st in the same guide with less than a point a game. Based on the last 6 games we are also 21st. This is relegation form whether you like it or not. We are dropping like a stone and the teams at the bottom are picking up points. So I'm prepared to stick my neck out and say I am anti-Malpas. Not, though, as an irrational knee-jerk reaction to a couple of performances. I'm anti-Malpas because he doesn't inspire the players, because his interviews lack confidence and are devoid of meaningful analysis. I'm anti-Malpas because on the pitch we are firmly in reverse. He was the wrong choice; the cheap option. Give him until the end of the season and no more - but even that might be too long. Aldershot next season anyone?
Well they say stats don't lie and your point is well made. The reasonable person in me who is just delighted that there is still a STFC to support (cast your nind back 3 months guys!!) says give MM a pre-season, chance to bring in his own players etc and give him till Christmas. The ambitious person in me says that we should have a chance of at least making the play offs next year and that if we dont get in another manager before the end of the season we will have to go through this all again next season.
Posted by: red ed, Bristol on 11:27am Sun 23 Mar 08
Dalekdave - I feel exactly the same, but would you trust Malpas with the summer budget? He doesn't appear to have any contacts in the game. He hasn't brought his own backroom staff with him and he hasn't been able to attract any players to the club - apart from those who have played here already. AF & Co won't just throw money at the club all season - if MM got it wrong in the summer that would set the tone for the year, and another new manager would be working with players who weren't his own.
Dalekdave - I feel exactly the same, but would you trust Malpas with the summer budget? He doesn't appear to have any contacts in the game. He hasn't brought his own backroom staff with him and he hasn't been able to attract any players to the club - apart from those who have played here already. AF & Co won't just throw money at the club all season - if MM got it wrong in the summer that would set the tone for the year, and another new manager would be working with players who weren't his own.
Posted by: danboyshearer, parksouth on 12:16pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same mo talks the obvious all the time with the same dull manner and disintrest the guy should have been a vicar or something he bores the tits off me
Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same mo talks the obvious all the time with the same dull manner and disintrest the guy should have been a vicar or something he bores the tits off me
Posted by: Andy, Misterton, Nr Yeovil on 12:45pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote:
i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .[/quote] Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!!
stavros wrote:
i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!!
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 1:10pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]red ed[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote: i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .[/quote] Stavros, if we lose to Southend tomorrow and Gillingham beat Port Vale (very likely outcome), the gap will be 6 pts. We have Gillingham, Millwall, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers all still to play -- and all of them will be seeing us as a likely 3pts. I'm not sure our results under different managers will be enough. To turn a promotion chasing side into this is criminal. He cannot last.[/quote] oh crickey o rielly red ed!! ,youve made my sunday even worse now by telling me the stats,.Thanks though and enjoy the rest of your easter ,i know who id like to crucify and id make dead sure he didnt rise again three days later !!
red ed wrote:
stavros wrote: i bet we lose monday as well ,although i think we will not be relegated as our previous performances and results UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGERS have saved us ,had malpas been in from the start of the season we would definatleybe rooted to the bottom of the table now .HE MUST GO, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND LOBBY THE BOARD FOR HIS SACKING .
Stavros, if we lose to Southend tomorrow and Gillingham beat Port Vale (very likely outcome), the gap will be 6 pts. We have Gillingham, Millwall, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers all still to play -- and all of them will be seeing us as a likely 3pts. I'm not sure our results under different managers will be enough. To turn a promotion chasing side into this is criminal. He cannot last.
oh crickey o rielly red ed!! ,youve made my sunday even worse now by telling me the stats,.Thanks though and enjoy the rest of your easter ,i know who id like to crucify and id make dead sure he didnt rise again three days later !!
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 1:15pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Andy[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .[/quote] Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!![/quote] with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .
Andy wrote:
stavros wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!!
with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 1:18pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]clive elliott[/bold] wrote:
i have supported town now for a many a years, and allthough i have moved up north i still follow town as much as i can, i have been to a few games this season while they have been in this neck of the woods,but i can honestly say since mm as took over this team are not playing, i listen on my pc and watch the highlights, and what i see is players in the wrong positions,and who dont have a clue in what they are doing, i dont think town will go down,but i disagree in what we have as a manager, this man has got to go at the end of the season, bring in some one english who knows what football ia about,because if we carry on like this mr fitton as waisted is money and is consortium, now is the time mr fitton to look at what you and your buddies have put into, you must realise that this cant go on, you need a summer clear out, starting with malpass[/quote] well said mr elliot.
clive elliott wrote:
i have supported town now for a many a years, and allthough i have moved up north i still follow town as much as i can, i have been to a few games this season while they have been in this neck of the woods,but i can honestly say since mm as took over this team are not playing, i listen on my pc and watch the highlights, and what i see is players in the wrong positions,and who dont have a clue in what they are doing, i dont think town will go down,but i disagree in what we have as a manager, this man has got to go at the end of the season, bring in some one english who knows what football ia about,because if we carry on like this mr fitton as waisted is money and is consortium, now is the time mr fitton to look at what you and your buddies have put into, you must realise that this cant go on, you need a summer clear out, starting with malpass
well said mr elliot.
Posted by: swindon matt, leominster on 1:31pm Sun 23 Mar 08
i 4 one am starting 2 look at gills millwall chelt results now and starting 2 get nervous if we go down it would b a disator after all what we did last season. if we lose 2moro and gills win its 6pts and were starring at a relegation battle berring in mind weve got 2 play gills at there place.
i 4 one am starting 2 look at gills millwall chelt results now and starting 2 get nervous if we go down it would b a disator after all what we did last season. if we lose 2moro and gills win its 6pts and were starring at a relegation battle berring in mind weve got 2 play gills at there place.
Posted by: super reds, timbucktoo on 2:59pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Andy[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .[/quote] Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!![/quote] with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .[/quote] Would that be top 6 in league 2 Stavros, & a league we struggled to get out of with Sturrock at the helm. I am not pro Malpas by any stretch of the imagination but bringing in a 4th manager in 2 years is (IMO) not the answer, as others have said give him pre-season & Xmas then see if we still feel the same. I do agree with you that we have struggled of late but i still think we will survive this season because we have the players to do it, we have played some (ok not as much as we'd like) good football this season at times & on the whole we're not a bad side. Perhaps Budgie could have a bit more influence on MM because we did play some good stuff when he & AW were in charge.
stavros wrote:
Andy wrote: stavros wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!!
with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .
Would that be top 6 in league 2 Stavros, & a league we struggled to get out of with Sturrock at the helm. I am not pro Malpas by any stretch of the imagination but bringing in a 4th manager in 2 years is (IMO) not the answer, as others have said give him pre-season & Xmas then see if we still feel the same. I do agree with you that we have struggled of late but i still think we will survive this season because we have the players to do it, we have played some (ok not as much as we'd like) good football this season at times & on the whole we're not a bad side. Perhaps Budgie could have a bit more influence on MM because we did play some good stuff when he & AW were in charge.
Posted by: stavros, swindon wiltshire on 3:17pm Sun 23 Mar 08
What we really ,really need is a manager with good contacts within the league and above ,a manager that the players really respect,someone who has played at the highest level who knows how to break the opposition down and someone who commands the on and off field affairs with dignity and deference ,somone WHO CAN PULL THE BOOTS ON IF NEED BE SOME ONE LIKE SUPER TEDDY SHERINGHAM.
What we really ,really need is a manager with good contacts within the league and above ,a manager that the players really respect,someone who has played at the highest level who knows how to break the opposition down and someone who commands the on and off field affairs with dignity and deference ,somone WHO CAN PULL THE BOOTS ON IF NEED BE SOME ONE LIKE SUPER TEDDY SHERINGHAM.
Posted by: Andy, Misterton, Nr Yeovil on 3:20pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Andy[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]stavros[/bold] wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .[/quote] Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!![/quote] with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .[/quote] A happy Easter to you too! Town will certainly be in my prayers, not least because i have a bet with a Yeovil Town employee that we'll finish above them this season! A month or so ago i was at the forefront of giving Malpas a chance, my lack of patience has surprised me! I'm all for not doing an 'Ambromovich' but i hoped for a top 12 finish atleast, not that i'm ungrateful for what AF has done for us!
stavros wrote:
Andy wrote: stavros wrote: i think malpas has had enough time now to make some sort of impact and with the best will in the world i have to say hes got to go ,no charisma the players dont react positively ,no tactical nuance ,awful .Get rid of him as he will never be a good town manager we are losing more and more ,wise and sturrock were good managers and could squeeze performances out of average players malpas cannot evidently .
Wise has achieved NOTHING as a manager, with the exception of Millwall being his only full season with a club, and that was only an FA cup run, he's a money grabbing b****rd, to call him a good manager is an insult! Compare him to Ince who has stuck with MK to carve out a managerial career for himself, despite undoubtedly having jobs like Leeds and Newcastle offered to him. Rant over! It's too late to sack Malpas now but i'll say it again Ossie Ardilles has to be signed up in the summer, or why stop at the Don Rogers stand??!!
with the greatest respct andy ,i apreciate your feelings about wise ,but im talking about a then and now scenario and the fact remains we did one hell of alot better when he was here ,we were in the top 6 and playing some good stuff ,now we are crap.Enjoy the rest of your easter .say a prayers and i will join you .
A happy Easter to you too! Town will certainly be in my prayers, not least because i have a bet with a Yeovil Town employee that we'll finish above them this season! A month or so ago i was at the forefront of giving Malpas a chance, my lack of patience has surprised me! I'm all for not doing an 'Ambromovich' but i hoped for a top 12 finish atleast, not that i'm ungrateful for what AF has done for us!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 3:46pm Sun 23 Mar 08
I sense panic on this website..WITH GOOD REASON...Malpas has indeed changed a play off chasing side into potential relagation candidates ..I wonder what team formation the clueless idiot will have in store for us agaist Southend on Monday..oh! yes... and then Tranmere on Friday..I dread to imagine the outcome this season with Malpas left in charge.
I sense panic on this website..WITH GOOD REASON...Malpas has indeed changed a play off chasing side into potential relagation candidates ..I wonder what team formation the clueless idiot will have in store for us agaist Southend on Monday..oh! yes... and then Tranmere on Friday..I dread to imagine the outcome this season with Malpas left in charge.
Posted by: mcgovern121, swindon on 5:20pm Sun 23 Mar 08
I heard luc nighholt was free
I heard luc nighholt was free
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 5:41pm Sun 23 Mar 08
I'm sure we are all grateful to have a club to support thanks to Mr Fitton. However, I hate to say it doesnt really count for much if we end up playing non-league footy...and that my friends is the only direction we are heading under Uncle Fester.
I'm sure we are all grateful to have a club to support thanks to Mr Fitton. However, I hate to say it doesnt really count for much if we end up playing non-league footy...and that my friends is the only direction we are heading under Uncle Fester.
Posted by: TonyJanson, Chippenham on 5:53pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Harry: That`s a bit strong isn`t it ? I think we`ll just about stay up this season and I think MM is PROBABLY good enough to keep the Town in this division. Promotion to the Championship under his leadership ? NEVER.
Harry: That`s a bit strong isn`t it ? I think we`ll just about stay up this season and I think MM is PROBABLY good enough to keep the Town in this division. Promotion to the Championship under his leadership ? NEVER.
Posted by: red army!!, swindon on 6:25pm Sun 23 Mar 08
malpas out!!!
Posted by: dino, swindon on 6:57pm Sun 23 Mar 08
I was there freezing my n**ts off yesterday and pretty depressing it was too. I feel MMs track record is pretty poor - I have no interest in personal attacks but I have seen too many half hearted/motivation lacking displays to have faith in his ability as a man-manager. At times yesterday we seemed to struggle to pass the ball ten yards with aimless lumps forward from the back to the height challenged front two. Also Easton who in my view is quite an effective ball winner on the wing and McGovern in the middle seems a poor tactical call. I also have to question Aljofree lately-he gets caught in possession and is far too casual sometimes -I also never see him give anyone a rocket or gee up/organise - as the captain and one of the most expereienced players he needs to do more. I don't know how many points our players think we have got but I think they and MM need to start looking over their shoulders, get stuck in and make sure we get safe sooner rather than later!! The gap is closing and we are in danger of getting sucked in...
I was there freezing my n**ts off yesterday and pretty depressing it was too. I feel MMs track record is pretty poor - I have no interest in personal attacks but I have seen too many half hearted/motivation lacking displays to have faith in his ability as a man-manager. At times yesterday we seemed to struggle to pass the ball ten yards with aimless lumps forward from the back to the height challenged front two. Also Easton who in my view is quite an effective ball winner on the wing and McGovern in the middle seems a poor tactical call. I also have to question Aljofree lately-he gets caught in possession and is far too casual sometimes -I also never see him give anyone a rocket or gee up/organise - as the captain and one of the most expereienced players he needs to do more. I don't know how many points our players think we have got but I think they and MM need to start looking over their shoulders, get stuck in and make sure we get safe sooner rather than later!! The gap is closing and we are in danger of getting sucked in...
Posted by: red_gilly, swindon on 6:58pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Harry Potter[/bold] wrote:
I'm sure we are all grateful to have a club to support thanks to Mr Fitton. However, I hate to say it doesnt really count for much if we end up playing non-league footy...and that my friends is the only direction we are heading under Uncle Fester. [/quote] We are 15th in the league not even in relegation,we can build on this for next season. non-league -are you for real????? that is a bit drastic
Harry Potter wrote:
I'm sure we are all grateful to have a club to support thanks to Mr Fitton. However, I hate to say it doesnt really count for much if we end up playing non-league footy...and that my friends is the only direction we are heading under Uncle Fester.
We are 15th in the league not even in relegation,we can build on this for next season. non-league -are you for real????? that is a bit drastic
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 8:16pm Sun 23 Mar 08
It is drastic..Malpas will be booted out before non league could happen to us...league 2 well, that is a real possibility!
It is drastic..Malpas will be booted out before non league could happen to us...league 2 well, that is a real possibility!
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 8:38pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Please lets end the debate now. Facts are facts, the results and league tables don't lie .
Since January performances have deteriorated, goals conceded have increased, points WON have deminished and league position has worsened by 5 places and we are nearer the relegation zone than the play off positions.
One thing left to say , especially for the benifit of Peter Wilson & co , MALPAS OUT!!!!
Please lets end the debate now. Facts are facts, the results and league tables don't lie .
Since January performances have deteriorated, goals conceded have increased, points WON have deminished and league position has worsened by 5 places and we are nearer the relegation zone than the play off positions.
One thing left to say , especially for the benifit of Peter Wilson & co , MALPAS OUT!!!!
Posted by: steve, brentford on 9:01pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]red army!![/bold] wrote:
malpas out!!![/quote] you are a funny f****r red army.
red army!! wrote:
malpas out!!!
you are a funny f****r red army.
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 9:13pm Sun 23 Mar 08
YES...MALPAS OUT>>OUT>>OUT!!!
YES...MALPAS OUT>>OUT>>OUT!!!
Posted by: boo, swindon on 9:34pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]red army!![/bold] wrote: malpas out!!![/quote] you are a funny f****r red army.[/quote] we all agree m.malpas is a *****r
get rid bring in kevin phillips as player mananger
steve wrote:
red army!! wrote: malpas out!!!
you are a funny f****r red army.
we all agree m.malpas is a *****r
get rid bring in kevin phillips as player mananger
Posted by: boo, swindon on 9:40pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]dino[/bold] wrote:
I was there freezing my n**ts off yesterday and pretty depressing it was too. I feel MMs track record is pretty poor - I have no interest in personal attacks but I have seen too many half hearted/motivation lacking displays to have faith in his ability as a man-manager. At times yesterday we seemed to struggle to pass the ball ten yards with aimless lumps forward from the back to the height challenged front two. Also Easton who in my view is quite an effective ball winner on the wing and McGovern in the middle seems a poor tactical call. I also have to question Aljofree lately-he gets caught in possession and is far too casual sometimes -I also never see him give anyone a rocket or gee up/organise - as the captain and one of the most expereienced players he needs to do more. I don't know how many points our players think we have got but I think they and MM need to start looking over their shoulders, get stuck in and make sure we get safe sooner rather than later!! The gap is closing and we are in danger of getting sucked in... [/quote] you noticed aljolfree as well mate, hes got to be the worst so say captain to wear the armband for swindon. with a bit of luck perhaps sturrock might sign him back, and his son
dino wrote:
I was there freezing my n**ts off yesterday and pretty depressing it was too. I feel MMs track record is pretty poor - I have no interest in personal attacks but I have seen too many half hearted/motivation lacking displays to have faith in his ability as a man-manager. At times yesterday we seemed to struggle to pass the ball ten yards with aimless lumps forward from the back to the height challenged front two. Also Easton who in my view is quite an effective ball winner on the wing and McGovern in the middle seems a poor tactical call. I also have to question Aljofree lately-he gets caught in possession and is far too casual sometimes -I also never see him give anyone a rocket or gee up/organise - as the captain and one of the most expereienced players he needs to do more. I don't know how many points our players think we have got but I think they and MM need to start looking over their shoulders, get stuck in and make sure we get safe sooner rather than later!! The gap is closing and we are in danger of getting sucked in...
you noticed aljolfree as well mate, hes got to be the worst so say captain to wear the armband for swindon. with a bit of luck perhaps sturrock might sign him back, and his son
Posted by: stuart randall, port de soller mallorca on 6:48am Mon 24 Mar 08
Listened to Ed on Sat(BBC SWINDON)
agree if Luton & Bournmouth had not been deducted points we would be in deep bother. Since MM has taken over as manager we seem to have lost the will to fight on an win games that we should.
As comment said when PS left we were 8th.
Top and bottom we aint good enough and the return of cox has been dispointing.Players do have of days.
Considering our squads injuries and suspensions we are fortunate to be mid table as if we fail to get another 6 or 9 points we could be in a relagation fight(I hope not)
so today RED pls get all 3 points good luck[bold]bold[/bold]
Listened to Ed on Sat(BBC SWINDON)
agree if Luton & Bournmouth had not been deducted points we would be in deep bother. Since MM has taken over as manager we seem to have lost the will to fight on an win games that we should.
As comment said when PS left we were 8th.
Top and bottom we aint good enough and the return of cox has been dispointing.Players do have of days.
Considering our squads injuries and suspensions we are fortunate to be mid table as if we fail to get another 6 or 9 points we could be in a relagation fight(I hope not)
so today RED pls get all 3 points good luck
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 8:17am Mon 24 Mar 08
Malpas is quiet..no word from him since saturday.!?!?
Malpas is quiet..no word from him since saturday.!?!?
Posted by: PJACE1, Chard on 9:32am Mon 24 Mar 08
yes glasred hes moaning about our strikers and looking at brightons instead
if the scotish moron thought he needed a stiker he should have brought a decent one in on loan.....
me thinks a bore draw today
yes glasred hes moaning about our strikers and looking at brightons instead
if the scotish moron thought he needed a stiker he should have brought a decent one in on loan.....
me thinks a bore draw today
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