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Comminges still undecided over future
MIGUEL Comminges has refused to rule out remaining at the County Ground next season - although a move to the Championship remains the likely option.
The Guadeloupe international joins a list of Swindon greats spanning back 45 years, after being unveiled the Swindon Advertiser's Town player of the season, but speculation on his future threatens to sour his one-year stay in Wiltshire.
The Frenchman admits a move to the Championship is his aim this summer, solely due to footballing reasons, but denied Town's claims he was on the brink of signing for the Bluebirds.
The Swindon Advertiser understands Cardiff are one of several Championship clubs interested, with a move to Ninian Park a likely option, but Comminges would have no complaints if he stayed at Town.
Comminges' future has been shrouded in mystery since the club revealed on Wednesday morning he had turned down a new contract offer at the County Ground to sign for Championship Cardiff.
The Welshmen have since denied a deal was anywhere near done with Comminges himself insisting his Town career was not quite over yet.
He said: "It is a footballing decision for me and is not easy. I am just trying to do the best thing for my career.
"I did really well here and if I stay here it would not matter because I like the club. I hope I make the right decision. Every footballer wants to play as high as they can and I have the same ambition.
"I don't know whether I will make the right decision and only the future can say what is going to happen.
"Nothing is definite in football. I am thinking over my options and while it is likely I will move into the Championship who knows. I like Swindon and maybe I will stay."
While declining to comment too much on the events of the last 48 hours, Comminges was surprised at claims he was about to sign for Cardiff - insisting that was not the case.
It is unknown whether Comminges will feature in today's final game of the season at home to Millwall with his future still up in the air.
Cardiff boss Dave Jones has admitted his side are monitoring Comminges but confirmed that was as far as any interest had so far gone.
7:29am Saturday 3rd May 2008
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n, Swindon on 7:39am Sat 3 May 08
Burnt bridges springs to mind here matey boy - thanks, but switch the light off on the way out please.
Burnt bridges springs to mind here matey boy - thanks, but switch the light off on the way out please.
Posted by: Mike Boswell, newbury on 8:20am Sat 3 May 08
under the circumstances he should not have received the player of the year award-it should have gone to the runner-up!!!!
under the circumstances he should not have received the player of the year award-it should have gone to the runner-up!!!!
Posted by: LD86, Swindon on 9:00am Sat 3 May 08
Why should it have gone to the runner up? Whether he leaves or not doesn't change the fact that he's performed well for us this year and deserves credit. Hes new to the English game and at 26 sounds like he wants to get his career moving here quickly whether it be the right decision to leave or not. I for one wish him well. Lets not run the lad down for being ambitious. I'm sure in our jobs if we got offered something better we wouldn't say no.
Why should it have gone to the runner up? Whether he leaves or not doesn't change the fact that he's performed well for us this year and deserves credit. Hes new to the English game and at 26 sounds like he wants to get his career moving here quickly whether it be the right decision to leave or not. I for one wish him well. Lets not run the lad down for being ambitious. I'm sure in our jobs if we got offered something better we wouldn't say no.
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 9:05am Sat 3 May 08
"I like Swindon and maybe I will stay"...he forgot to say ..unless I get a better offer elsewhere.No real loyalty here Comminges..why not just p... off.
"I like Swindon and maybe I will stay"...he forgot to say ..unless I get a better offer elsewhere.No real loyalty here Comminges..why not just p... off.
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 9:09am Sat 3 May 08
miguel u should be tortured for your sins , how dare u treat us like this if u get on that pitch today i for one will be giving you the pook treatment from start to finish. how dare you sin against the 1 true god malpas, but need not worry malpas will curse your footballing carear now it will be a series of bad injures for you now as malpas will screw u over with black magic!!! malpas is the 1 true god long live maurice malpas!!!!
miguel u should be tortured for your sins , how dare u treat us like this if u get on that pitch today i for one will be giving you the pook treatment from start to finish. how dare you sin against the 1 true god malpas, but need not worry malpas will curse your footballing carear now it will be a series of bad injures for you now as malpas will screw u over with black magic!!! malpas is the 1 true god long live maurice malpas!!!!
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 9:10am Sat 3 May 08
this is a message for glas red...... red army has gone forever but his spirit will for ever remain with us...... malpas for ever!!!
this is a message for glas red...... red army has gone forever but his spirit will for ever remain with us...... malpas for ever!!!
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 9:13am Sat 3 May 08
At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!!
At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 9:19am Sat 3 May 08
It seems red army has been reincarnated as Dave Bamber,and now King Malpas has true support once again!!!!!!!
It seems red army has been reincarnated as Dave Bamber,and now King Malpas has true support once again!!!!!!!
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 9:21am Sat 3 May 08
Its like Don Rogers said, and i mentioned it to someone at work yesterday. All our previous 9 out of 15 winners have left the club straight after winning the Player of the Year Award. Does that not say anything about Loyality!! There isnt any??? Exactly. I understand if people want to improve thats life.
Its like Don Rogers said, and i mentioned it to someone at work yesterday. All our previous 9 out of 15 winners have left the club straight after winning the Player of the Year Award. Does that not say anything about Loyality!! There isnt any??? Exactly. I understand if people want to improve thats life.
Posted by: hairyone, swindon on 9:24am Sat 3 May 08
Hes a really nice bloke, he has been player of the match on many occasions, seemed to really enjoy himself here, now player of the year. Im surprised he feels the need to go to the championship now !! Why not give us another season to see if we are really going places! Big fish little pond spring to mind. Financial reward should not be the only motivator!!!
Hes a really nice bloke, he has been player of the match on many occasions, seemed to really enjoy himself here, now player of the year. Im surprised he feels the need to go to the championship now !! Why not give us another season to see if we are really going places! Big fish little pond spring to mind. Financial reward should not be the only motivator!!!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 9:31am Sat 3 May 08
Very often players doing very well at a club move on because they think that there form will automaticaly continue to be good at another club offering more money.This is often NOT the case, and although I agree there is no loyalty in football,players should remember when they get tempted ..what goes around..comes around!
Very often players doing very well at a club move on because they think that there form will automaticaly continue to be good at another club offering more money.This is often NOT the case, and although I agree there is no loyalty in football,players should remember when they get tempted ..what goes around..comes around!
Posted by: Phil_S, Chippenham on 10:17am Sat 3 May 08
It was the Kiss of death voting him player of the year.
But as Glasred says they often go downhill when they do leave.
To name a few who have left for "bigger clubs/ to further their career, O'Hanlon, Rhys Evans, Sam Parkin. The only one who I can thnk of who has bucked the trend is possibly Brian Howard.
It was the Kiss of death voting him player of the year.
But as Glasred says they often go downhill when they do leave.
To name a few who have left for "bigger clubs/ to further their career, O'Hanlon, Rhys Evans, Sam Parkin. The only one who I can thnk of who has bucked the trend is possibly Brian Howard.
Posted by: swindon, swindon on 10:18am Sat 3 May 08
[quote][bold]pcowley[/bold] wrote:
At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!![/quote] But it is all about how you do it not necesarily what you do! Many players have left for pastures new with fans support still firmly behind them for example Sam Parkin, but he did not do what Miguel has done. Miguel has basically said well i will stay if nothing better comes along and that is something you don't say to your employers whatever job you do! If you are going to move higher up then fine, further your career no one will critisize you for that, but if you [italic]tell us[/italic] that we are not good enough for you, then 'bye bye' you are not wanted or needed!
pcowley wrote:
At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!!
But it is all about how you do it not necesarily what you do! Many players have left for pastures new with fans support still firmly behind them for example Sam Parkin, but he did not do what Miguel has done. Miguel has basically said well i will stay if nothing better comes along and that is something you don't say to your employers whatever job you do! If you are going to move higher up then fine, further your career no one will critisize you for that, but if you
tell us that we are not good enough for you, then 'bye bye' you are not wanted or needed!
Posted by: Mike Boswell, newbury on 10:55am Sat 3 May 08
[quote][bold]swindon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pcowley[/bold] wrote: At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!![/quote] But it is all about how you do it not necesarily what you do! Many players have left for pastures new with fans support still firmly behind them for example Sam Parkin, but he did not do what Miguel has done. Miguel has basically said well i will stay if nothing better comes along and that is something you don't say to your employers whatever job you do! If you are going to move higher up then fine, further your career no one will critisize you for that, but if you [italic]tell us[/italic] that we are not good enough for you, then 'bye bye' you are not wanted or needed![/quote] absolutely spot on swindon and i still say the way he and his agent have sorted his departure is the reason he should not have got player of the season-They have been disrespectful to the club by saying we are not good enough for them unless of course nothig better comes along.
swindon wrote:
pcowley wrote: At the end of the day, i understand where Comminges is coming from. If I was offered another job with a few more grand on my salary at a higher level, doing the same thing, you would be silly not to take it. I think anyone would.People go on about loyalty. There is no loyalty in football. If people dont realise that now they obviously dont understand the game. Its not right but its life!!
But it is all about how you do it not necesarily what you do! Many players have left for pastures new with fans support still firmly behind them for example Sam Parkin, but he did not do what Miguel has done. Miguel has basically said well i will stay if nothing better comes along and that is something you don't say to your employers whatever job you do! If you are going to move higher up then fine, further your career no one will critisize you for that, but if you tell us that we are not good enough for you, then 'bye bye' you are not wanted or needed!
absolutely spot on swindon and i still say the way he and his agent have sorted his departure is the reason he should not have got player of the season-They have been disrespectful to the club by saying we are not good enough for them unless of course nothig better comes along.
Posted by: janaageaeroplane, London on 11:14am Sat 3 May 08
Surely we're taking a look at all the players in League Two who've just won player of the year at their club? I would be.
Surely we're taking a look at all the players in League Two who've just won player of the year at their club? I would be.
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 11:22am Sat 3 May 08
dont worry malpas will have great players lined up i heard he wants to sign alexandro pato he would be a great signing who would add alot of skill to our attacking play , if nobody knows who alexandro pato is look him up on youtube he is a potential great signing.... another possible signings are steve howard from derby rickie lambert bristol rovers steve brooker bristol city... there is even rumors that mat heywood will come back home.... i really hope we sign pato....
dont worry malpas will have great players lined up i heard he wants to sign alexandro pato he would be a great signing who would add alot of skill to our attacking play , if nobody knows who alexandro pato is look him up on youtube he is a potential great signing.... another possible signings are steve howard from derby rickie lambert bristol rovers steve brooker bristol city... there is even rumors that mat heywood will come back home.... i really hope we sign pato....
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 11:24am Sat 3 May 08
i was having a beer last nite with steve foley what a midfield genius he was........
i was having a beer last nite with steve foley what a midfield genius he was........
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 11:24am Sat 3 May 08
bring back red army!!!
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 11:26am Sat 3 May 08
i recieved a fone call from red army last night he was in tears cause he has been banned from posting on this website , i find it sad that actual town supporters would want him banned just for saying what he thinks. he only speaks well of 2 town fans thats dave bmber and glas red!!!
i recieved a fone call from red army last night he was in tears cause he has been banned from posting on this website , i find it sad that actual town supporters would want him banned just for saying what he thinks. he only speaks well of 2 town fans thats dave bmber and glas red!!!
Posted by: dave bamber, penhill on 11:26am Sat 3 May 08
you are a real super hero glas red !!!
you are a real super hero glas red !!!
Posted by: djmarkymark69, Swindon on 11:28am Sat 3 May 08
As much as I aggree with loyalty, LD86 is right in that he's 26 and want to further his carrer. He should however think to extend his stay for 1 more year and help us push for promotion? Then if we are not successful why not have a clause in his contract to be release if we dont make the championship? Miguel deserves player of the year as he has worked hard which has got him this attention. Looking forward to todays game and exciting times ahead for next season!
As much as I aggree with loyalty, LD86 is right in that he's 26 and want to further his carrer. He should however think to extend his stay for 1 more year and help us push for promotion? Then if we are not successful why not have a clause in his contract to be release if we dont make the championship? Miguel deserves player of the year as he has worked hard which has got him this attention. Looking forward to todays game and exciting times ahead for next season!
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 11:54am Sat 3 May 08
Yes looking forward to exciting time ahead. Without all those negative fans always looking for something to moan at. Unless we will the league, FA Cup, League Cup some people will never be happy!!
Yes looking forward to exciting time ahead. Without all those negative fans always looking for something to moan at. Unless we will the league, FA Cup, League Cup some people will never be happy!!
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 11:55am Sat 3 May 08
he has signed 4 CARDIFF. A MATE FROM TAFFY LAND SAID IT JUST COME UP ON RADIO WALES. SO THATS THAT WELL DONE MALPAS STAND UP 2 HIM ON YOUR SERMS
he has signed 4 CARDIFF. A MATE FROM TAFFY LAND SAID IT JUST COME UP ON RADIO WALES. SO THATS THAT WELL DONE MALPAS STAND UP 2 HIM ON YOUR SERMS
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 12:09pm Sat 3 May 08
Fair play to him!! A players got his own mind. Cant see why thats Malpas that made him sign for Cardiff. Logic....
Fair play to him!! A players got his own mind. Cant see why thats Malpas that made him sign for Cardiff. Logic....
Posted by: clive elliott, bradford on 12:18pm Sat 3 May 08
what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know
what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 12:20pm Sat 3 May 08
redarmy is in tears..he is gutted!!
redarmy is in tears..he is gutted!!
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 12:30pm Sat 3 May 08
Good riddasnce comminges the subs bench beckons for you in the championship'Well done malpas for not being dictated too,you just gone up in my estimation.
onwards and upwards.Goodluck to ady williams today.
Good riddasnce comminges the subs bench beckons for you in the championship'Well done malpas for not being dictated too,you just gone up in my estimation.
onwards and upwards.Goodluck to ady williams today.
Posted by: yeti, swindon on 1:13pm Sat 3 May 08
player of the year he aint.
easton has been robbed.
player of the year he aint.
easton has been robbed.
Posted by: yeti, swindon on 1:27pm Sat 3 May 08
[quote][bold]dave bamber[/bold] wrote:
bring back red army!!![/quote] more like **** off with him you baffoon
dave bamber wrote:
bring back red army!!!
more like **** off with him you baffoon
Posted by: stickybeak, . on 1:56pm Sat 3 May 08
"Nothing is definite in football. I am thinking over my options and while it is likely I will move into the Championship who knows. I like Swindon and maybe I will stay."
TRANSLATING.........
..
If I get a better deal I'm off (understandable I guess), but I haven't been offered one for definite so I'd better appease Swindon just in case.
"Nothing is definite in football. I am thinking over my options and while it is likely I will move into the Championship who knows. I like Swindon and maybe I will stay."
TRANSLATING.........
..
If I get a better deal I'm off (understandable I guess), but I haven't been offered one for definite so I'd better appease Swindon just in case.
Posted by: redplymouth, plymouth on 5:17pm Sat 3 May 08
oh shut loyalty counts for nothing he will alwayys play well if it is for a personal reason or team ambition it doesn't matter
oh shut loyalty counts for nothing he will alwayys play well if it is for a personal reason or team ambition it doesn't matter
Posted by: redjet, swindon on 8:09pm Sat 3 May 08
I cant believe what a load of t"@ts some fans can be. Comminges was a star for us this season and by far deserves the award. What he does with his career has nothing to do with the award. Some of you just sound like kids who are sulking just because you lost a game of musical chairs at your own birthday party. Why should he curtail his career by staying with Town if he can better himself by moving on. Like has been mentioned before on here those moaning about it would do just the same in his situation, and don't say you wouldn't cos you you would. So grow up, thank the guy for what he did for us and wish him good luck in his future as I do. Have some dignity so when he does well for someone else, you can say with pride STFC started him off in his English career.
I cant believe what a load of t"@ts some fans can be. Comminges was a star for us this season and by far deserves the award. What he does with his career has nothing to do with the award. Some of you just sound like kids who are sulking just because you lost a game of musical chairs at your own birthday party. Why should he curtail his career by staying with Town if he can better himself by moving on. Like has been mentioned before on here those moaning about it would do just the same in his situation, and don't say you wouldn't cos you you would. So grow up, thank the guy for what he did for us and wish him good luck in his future as I do. Have some dignity so when he does well for someone else, you can say with pride STFC started him off in his English career.
Posted by: Swindon_till_I_die, Bangor North Wales on 8:49pm Sat 3 May 08
[quote][bold]clive elliott[/bold] wrote:
what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know[/quote] I think his libelous slur on the character of the Cardiff Manager that the adver had to withdraw yesterday was the straw that broke the camel's back
clive elliott wrote:
what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know
I think his libelous slur on the character of the Cardiff Manager that the adver had to withdraw yesterday was the straw that broke the camel's back
Posted by: eikifr, Denmark on 2:44pm Sun 4 May 08
When reading over some of the comments here I get a feeling that large portion of football fans are stupid and very narrow-minded fools. Who wouldn´t like to further their careers ? It always leaves some people disappointed but there is no need to make him a scapegoat because of his ambitions. Good luck, Comminges, whether you stay or go.
When reading over some of the comments here I get a feeling that large portion of football fans are stupid and very narrow-minded fools. Who wouldn´t like to further their careers ? It always leaves some people disappointed but there is no need to make him a scapegoat because of his ambitions. Good luck, Comminges, whether you stay or go.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 2:57pm Sun 4 May 08
[quote][bold]Swindon_till_I_die[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]clive elliott[/bold] wrote: what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know[/quote] I think his libelous slur on the character of the Cardiff Manager that the adver had to withdraw yesterday was the straw that broke the camel's back[/quote] He is still around under two other names so dont worry fellows plenty more too come from him it seems RIP redarmy long live dave:-)
Swindon_till_I_die wrote:
clive elliott wrote: what as red army been banned for i know some of is comments were rubbish but i would like to know
I think his libelous slur on the character of the Cardiff Manager that the adver had to withdraw yesterday was the straw that broke the camel's back
He is still around under two other names so dont worry fellows plenty more too come from him it seems RIP redarmy long live dave:-)
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 7:39pm Sun 4 May 08
red army is celebrating with Malpas!!
red army is celebrating with Malpas!!
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