MAURICE Malpas says any deal for Kevin Maher is "dead in the water" after the midfielder failed to respond to a contract offer.
Town's boss offered a deal to the unattached star before the weekend and was due an answer this morning, but his mobile hasn't rung and he has therefore ended his pursuit of the former Southend man.
Malpas said: "I spoke to Kevin on Thursday and he sounded keen. He said he would get back to me by this morning but I haven't heard a thing. So as far as I'm concerned, it's dead in the water."
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12:38pm Monday 21st July 2008
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CommentPosted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 12:50pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Another one bites the dust.
Another one bites the dust.
Posted by: janaage, Swindon on 12:52pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Maybe his batteries flat?
Can't say I'm really that gutted about this news.
Maybe his batteries flat?
Can't say I'm really that gutted about this news.
Posted by: janaage, Swindon on 12:53pm Mon 21 Jul 08
"battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day!
"battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day!
Posted by: bwlc, the war room on 1:05pm Mon 21 Jul 08
he is a football player, he probably hasnt got up yet, the morning for him is probably about 4.00pm.
he is a football player, he probably hasnt got up yet, the morning for him is probably about 4.00pm.
Posted by: Ted, Pewsham on 1:13pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Hardly was going to set the place alight. The search will go on. At this rate Christian Roberts will be back challenging for the right side any how.
Hardly was going to set the place alight. The search will go on. At this rate Christian Roberts will be back challenging for the right side any how.
Posted by: MedRed, Kent on 1:31pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Why give Maher from Thursday to Monday? Given the circumstances that he's out of contract, 24 hours should have been sufficient for him to say yes or no. I get the feeling Malpas needs to be a wee bit sharper with his negotiations.
Why give Maher from Thursday to Monday? Given the circumstances that he's out of contract, 24 hours should have been sufficient for him to say yes or no. I get the feeling Malpas needs to be a wee bit sharper with his negotiations.
Posted by: Redmoonraker, oxon on 1:38pm Mon 21 Jul 08
thought he had signed for oldham anyway. Slightly disappointed would have been good competition for CM
thought he had signed for oldham anyway. Slightly disappointed would have been good competition for CM
Posted by: AEG, Swindon on 1:45pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Hmmm 30+ not wanted by Southend spent last year on loan at Gillingham, what happened to the "must be better than we got stance"???
Hmmm 30+ not wanted by Southend spent last year on loan at Gillingham, what happened to the "must be better than we got stance"???
Posted by: M Mack, Highworth on 1:56pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Good points AEG. We have a good core squad, but the lack of a couple of decent signings is a worry at this time. The new season is almost here.
Good points AEG. We have a good core squad, but the lack of a couple of decent signings is a worry at this time. The new season is almost here.
Posted by: Paul b, Didcot on 1:59pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Cant Malpas attract anyone?
Wasnt keen on him anyway- but seems to me that there is a serious stumbling block somewhere with players not wanting to play for us
Cant Malpas attract anyone?
Wasnt keen on him anyway- but seems to me that there is a serious stumbling block somewhere with players not wanting to play for us
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 2:00pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]M Mack[/bold] wrote:
Good points AEG. We have a good core squad, but the lack of a couple of decent signings is a worry at this time. The new season is almost here.[/quote] I agree with you Mack, it would be nice to see one or two new faces that have a bit of quality !!! Especialy as we have trimmed the squad from last year...
M Mack wrote:
Good points AEG. We have a good core squad, but the lack of a couple of decent signings is a worry at this time. The new season is almost here.
I agree with you Mack, it would be nice to see one or two new faces that have a bit of quality !!! Especialy as we have trimmed the squad from last year...
Posted by: eikifr, Denmark on 2:24pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]janaage[/bold] wrote:
"battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day![/quote] Isnīt it batteries as plural? Not that I have got a clue :)
janaage wrote:
"battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day!
Isnīt it batteries as plural? Not that I have got a clue :)
Posted by: swindon_lad, Swindon on 2:43pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Cant say im bothered about it. The only thing he would bring is experiance to our midfield, which I feel we have enough of.
Cant say im bothered about it. The only thing he would bring is experiance to our midfield, which I feel we have enough of.
Posted by: janaage, Swindon on 2:53pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]eikifr[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]janaage[/bold] wrote: "battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day![/quote] Isnīt it batteries as plural? Not that I have got a clue :)[/quote] Nah man it's a singular.
"Maybe his battery is flat", shortened to "maybe his battery's flat".
Not only did I let myself down, I let my family down, my club down....
eikifr wrote:
janaage wrote: "battery's", my God my grammar is getting worse by the day!
Isnīt it batteries as plural? Not that I have got a clue :)
Nah man it's a singular.
"Maybe his battery is flat", shortened to "maybe his battery's flat".
Not only did I let myself down, I let my family down, my club down....
Posted by: moonchild, swindon on 2:53pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]swindon_lad[/bold] wrote:
Cant say im bothered about it. The only thing he would bring is experiance to our midfield, which I feel we have enough of.[/quote] He's got quite big ears too which would make him a more suitable target for Wolves
swindon_lad wrote:
Cant say im bothered about it. The only thing he would bring is experiance to our midfield, which I feel we have enough of.
He's got quite big ears too which would make him a more suitable target for Wolves
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 3:40pm Mon 21 Jul 08
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.
Posted by: Happy Red, Manchester on 3:53pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]tractorboy[/bold] wrote:
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.[/quote] According to the local paper they are also still waiting for a response from Maher today.
tractorboy wrote:
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.
According to the local paper they are also still waiting for a response from Maher today.
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 3:56pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Then they'll be waiting a long time !
Then they'll be waiting a long time !
Posted by: steve, brentford on 4:01pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]tractorboy[/bold] wrote:
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.[/quote] Hello Al,Didn`t they also say that SSP had signed for Millwall on ceefax still don`t think he`s signed for anyone yet,but I'm glad we didn`t sign Maher i look at it that he is no better than we already have, which was the policy MnM was supposed to be following also if he was not good enough for southend then how is he better than we`ve got, sounds to me he was going to be a cover player here and no more,that could be the reason he choose elsewhere who knows!!
tractorboy wrote:
If our manager read teletext or ceefax he would have known that Maher as redmoonraker quite rightly said has signed for Oldam on Saturday.
Hello Al,Didn`t they also say that SSP had signed for Millwall on ceefax still don`t think he`s signed for anyone yet,but I'm glad we didn`t sign Maher i look at it that he is no better than we already have, which was the policy MnM was supposed to be following also if he was not good enough for southend then how is he better than we`ve got, sounds to me he was going to be a cover player here and no more,that could be the reason he choose elsewhere who knows!!
Posted by: lazaat, High Peak on 4:02pm Mon 21 Jul 08
I have just gone into the Oldham website and it says they have made an offer but are still awaiting a response from Maher. Never mind MM can now move on to his 15th choice and maybe we will get lucky and sign his 27th choice? Time to get real everyone and realise that there will be no quality signings for this season so lets settle for consoladation again!
I have just gone into the Oldham website and it says they have made an offer but are still awaiting a response from Maher. Never mind MM can now move on to his 15th choice and maybe we will get lucky and sign his 27th choice? Time to get real everyone and realise that there will be no quality signings for this season so lets settle for consoladation again!
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 4:12pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Hi Steve, yes you are correct on all counts, I don't think he was really good enough having seen him play.
Andy King tried to sign him before he went to Saffend didn't he ?
If we wern't good enough for HIM then why should we think he's good enough for US now ?
Hi Steve, yes you are correct on all counts, I don't think he was really good enough having seen him play.
Andy King tried to sign him before he went to Saffend didn't he ?
If we wern't good enough for HIM then why should we think he's good enough for US now ?
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 4:28pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Oh dear lazaat - out of bed the wrong side today ?
Why so pessimistic ?
Did you go to the friendly against Pompey ?
Did you see how well we played ? Football for the first time in a long time at the County Ground - no hoof ball, keeper hardly kicked it all night - great wing play and excellent crosses.
If we play like that with the squad we have we will be challenging at the end of the season.....
Oh dear lazaat - out of bed the wrong side today ?
Why so pessimistic ?
Did you go to the friendly against Pompey ?
Did you see how well we played ? Football for the first time in a long time at the County Ground - no hoof ball, keeper hardly kicked it all night - great wing play and excellent crosses.
If we play like that with the squad we have we will be challenging at the end of the season.....
Posted by: Nlorenzos, Chiswick on 4:30pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Maher's nothing special, let him go to Oldham
Maher's nothing special, let him go to Oldham
Posted by: lazaat, High Peak on 4:37pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Hi OldTown, yes i agree it was a pessimistic posting by me, but i am getting fed up of reading about players who dont want to join us. And no i didnt go to the Pompey match, i live in the High Peak but try to go to at least 20 matches a season (home and away) but am delighted to read that we played some good stuff and are also playing good football. And i really do hope we will be challenging come the end of the season but i think we do need to add a bit of quality first...and for some reason we just dont seem to be a very attractive proposition at the moment, and any half decent players are very quickly being snapped up. Maybe we can loan a few decent kids from the premiership when the season starts? But when i read that players are signing for the likes of Oldham and Hartlepool instead of us it does make you wonder why?
Hi OldTown, yes i agree it was a pessimistic posting by me, but i am getting fed up of reading about players who dont want to join us. And no i didnt go to the Pompey match, i live in the High Peak but try to go to at least 20 matches a season (home and away) but am delighted to read that we played some good stuff and are also playing good football. And i really do hope we will be challenging come the end of the season but i think we do need to add a bit of quality first...and for some reason we just dont seem to be a very attractive proposition at the moment, and any half decent players are very quickly being snapped up. Maybe we can loan a few decent kids from the premiership when the season starts? But when i read that players are signing for the likes of Oldham and Hartlepool instead of us it does make you wonder why?
Posted by: deep south red on 4:37pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Can someone come to the Salisbury friendly i dont want to be on my own again
Can someone come to the Salisbury friendly i dont want to be on my own again
Posted by: Deano, witney on 4:42pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Paul b[/bold] wrote:
Cant Malpas attract anyone? Wasnt keen on him anyway- but seems to me that there is a serious stumbling block somewhere with players not wanting to play for us[/quote] can he attract anyone well wonder if he could get punters in at a brothel if he ran one
Paul b wrote:
Cant Malpas attract anyone? Wasnt keen on him anyway- but seems to me that there is a serious stumbling block somewhere with players not wanting to play for us
can he attract anyone well wonder if he could get punters in at a brothel if he ran one
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 4:59pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Why are so many people still so down on MM ? I just don't get it ??
This is his forst season with us where the players will play the game how he wants it played. Unfortunately last season he could not just come in and implement a new way of playing immediately - although there were the first signs of it...
Hopefully GONE are the hoof ball days and here come the football days - get the ball down to feet, patient build up, fast wingers, Keepers hardly kicking the ball...
This is what we have seen so far in ALL the friendlies. This is the best football been played by a Swindon team in a log time, but still people are right down on MM - without even having given the guy a fair chance !
Players - well is it surprising that after the last 10 years of not being paid, 2 x administrations etc.etc. that they are wary about coming to Swindon ? Not MM's fault really is it ? These things get deeply rooted and take some time to sort out - unfortunately a lot on here seem to want it all in a fortnight, and when it doesn't happen just call for the easiest target to go - MM....
Still do not get why so many people on here are so pessimistic - I for one cannot wait for the new season to start !!
No debt, solid stable club, decent squad, playing the game the right way - bring it on !
Why are so many people still so down on MM ? I just don't get it ??
This is his forst season with us where the players will play the game how he wants it played. Unfortunately last season he could not just come in and implement a new way of playing immediately - although there were the first signs of it...
Hopefully GONE are the hoof ball days and here come the football days - get the ball down to feet, patient build up, fast wingers, Keepers hardly kicking the ball...
This is what we have seen so far in ALL the friendlies. This is the best football been played by a Swindon team in a log time, but still people are right down on MM - without even having given the guy a fair chance !
Players - well is it surprising that after the last 10 years of not being paid, 2 x administrations etc.etc. that they are wary about coming to Swindon ? Not MM's fault really is it ? These things get deeply rooted and take some time to sort out - unfortunately a lot on here seem to want it all in a fortnight, and when it doesn't happen just call for the easiest target to go - MM....
Still do not get why so many people on here are so pessimistic - I for one cannot wait for the new season to start !!
No debt, solid stable club, decent squad, playing the game the right way - bring it on !
Posted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 5:05pm Mon 21 Jul 08
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING!
Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd.
We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING!
Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd.
We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 5:25pm Mon 21 Jul 08
well mm cant even get AN ANSWER FROM A REJECT PLAYER. IT LOOKS GOOD 4 THE FUTHER KNOT. HOW MENY REJECT PLAYERS HAVE SAID NO 2 STFC SO FAR....What chance have we got of signing any GOOD PLAYERS, OR IS IT FITTONS FAULT. Even in are dark days we still got players and some bloody good1
well mm cant even get AN ANSWER FROM A REJECT PLAYER. IT LOOKS GOOD 4 THE FUTHER KNOT. HOW MENY REJECT PLAYERS HAVE SAID NO 2 STFC SO FAR....What chance have we got of signing any GOOD PLAYERS, OR IS IT FITTONS FAULT. Even in are dark days we still got players and some bloody good1
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 5:29pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]tractorboy[/bold] wrote:
Hi Steve, yes you are correct on all counts, I don't think he was really good enough having seen him play. Andy King tried to sign him before he went to Saffend didn't he ? If we wern't good enough for HIM then why should we think he's good enough for US now ?[/quote] Unfortunately, there are lots of players out there that are too good for us at the moment. It doesnt mean that they will always be too good for us. I havent seen Maher play so I cannot judge whether or not he would have been a good signing. I wonder whether he refused to sign a new contract or whether Southend didnt offer him another contract. I cant imagine a player rejected by Southend would be a good signing for Swindon.
tractorboy wrote:
Hi Steve, yes you are correct on all counts, I don't think he was really good enough having seen him play. Andy King tried to sign him before he went to Saffend didn't he ? If we wern't good enough for HIM then why should we think he's good enough for US now ?
Unfortunately, there are lots of players out there that are too good for us at the moment. It doesnt mean that they will always be too good for us. I havent seen Maher play so I cannot judge whether or not he would have been a good signing. I wonder whether he refused to sign a new contract or whether Southend didnt offer him another contract. I cant imagine a player rejected by Southend would be a good signing for Swindon.
Posted by: Superslinky, Chippenham on 5:31pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Pretty sad state of affairs if MM can't even attract this fcuking no-hoper. We're doomed No-one seems to want to play here or for Malpas?
Pretty sad state of affairs if MM can't even attract this fcuking no-hoper. We're doomed No-one seems to want to play here or for Malpas?
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 5:41pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
Oh dear lazaat - out of bed the wrong side today ? Why so pessimistic ? Did you go to the friendly against Pompey ? Did you see how well we played ? Football for the first time in a long time at the County Ground - no hoof ball, keeper hardly kicked it all night - great wing play and excellent crosses. If we play like that with the squad we have we will be challenging at the end of the season.....[/quote] I went to the Pompey game. Agree that we played well at times & have a half decent team. MacNamee puts good balls into the box but we need to hit the back of the net more. I like Brez, Ifil, Macnamee & Cox. For me, the jury is still out on the rest of them. I understand Easton is good for breaking up play & Peacs shows pride in wearing the shirt & works his socks off. I thought Paynter & Vincent were poor against Pompey. I know its only a friendly but anybody there would have seen that town were working hard & trying to get a result so its wrong to say that friendly games count for nothing.
OldTown wrote:
Oh dear lazaat - out of bed the wrong side today ? Why so pessimistic ? Did you go to the friendly against Pompey ? Did you see how well we played ? Football for the first time in a long time at the County Ground - no hoof ball, keeper hardly kicked it all night - great wing play and excellent crosses. If we play like that with the squad we have we will be challenging at the end of the season.....
I went to the Pompey game. Agree that we played well at times & have a half decent team. MacNamee puts good balls into the box but we need to hit the back of the net more. I like Brez, Ifil, Macnamee & Cox. For me, the jury is still out on the rest of them. I understand Easton is good for breaking up play & Peacs shows pride in wearing the shirt & works his socks off. I thought Paynter & Vincent were poor against Pompey. I know its only a friendly but anybody there would have seen that town were working hard & trying to get a result so its wrong to say that friendly games count for nothing.
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 5:54pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.[/quote] What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Loft Conversions wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 5:56pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.[/quote] What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Loft Conversions wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 6:01pm Mon 21 Jul 08
JUST U
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 6:03pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Stfc Romain[/bold] wrote:
JUST U[/quote] Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ?
Didn't think so........
Stfc Romain wrote:
JUST U
Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ?
Didn't think so........
Posted by: steve, brentford on 6:06pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stfc Romain[/bold] wrote: JUST U[/quote] Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ? Didn't think so........[/quote] What and no-one else, Tch...
OldTown wrote:
Stfc Romain wrote: JUST U
Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ? Didn't think so........
What and no-one else, Tch...
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 6:14pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Stfc Romain[/bold] wrote: JUST U[/quote] Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ? Didn't think so........[/quote] What and no-one else, Tch...[/quote] THAT OK OLD. I DIDNT THINK YOU WAS, BUT I HAVE SEEN U QUOTE THINGS LOADS OF TIMES WHATS HAD NOTHING 2 DO WITH U..sorry
steve wrote:
OldTown wrote: Stfc Romain wrote: JUST U
Sorry Roman - was I talking to you ? Didn't think so........
What and no-one else, Tch...
THAT OK OLD. I DIDNT THINK YOU WAS, BUT I HAVE SEEN U QUOTE THINGS LOADS OF TIMES WHATS HAD NOTHING 2 DO WITH U..sorry
Posted by: redbus, newmarket on 6:15pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Theres plenty more players out there trust maurice he will come good for us just give the guy a chance.
Theres plenty more players out there trust maurice he will come good for us just give the guy a chance.
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 6:17pm Mon 21 Jul 08
The problem nowadays is that the player wants too much control in any deals ie wants his family to be happy (which is understandable) and secondly wants the most money on offer at the time. As a small club its nearly impossible to make any signings nowadays unless the player has been on loan at the club (ie Cox and Timlin) or has just been out of the game with injury and is just coming back. All the big clubs can offer stupid amounts of money because 1million here and 10 million there just doesnt matter. Like Wenger said on Sky Sports tonight players have got the world at their feet in any transfer that occurs. It comes down to greed!!
The problem nowadays is that the player wants too much control in any deals ie wants his family to be happy (which is understandable) and secondly wants the most money on offer at the time. As a small club its nearly impossible to make any signings nowadays unless the player has been on loan at the club (ie Cox and Timlin) or has just been out of the game with injury and is just coming back. All the big clubs can offer stupid amounts of money because 1million here and 10 million there just doesnt matter. Like Wenger said on Sky Sports tonight players have got the world at their feet in any transfer that occurs. It comes down to greed!!
Posted by: Nightshift, UK on 6:18pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 6:30pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Sturrock had no problem in attracting players here even when the club was in S..t street..so whats the problem now then,..surely not Malpas!
Sturrock had no problem in attracting players here even when the club was in S..t street..so whats the problem now then,..surely not Malpas!
Posted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 6:46pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.[/quote] What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?[/quote] Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing.
How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.
OldTown wrote:
Loft Conversions wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing.
How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 6:47pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Also players and agents dont even care who they sign for because alot of them dont even return calls to let clubs no the answer. If I was signing for a club i would know straight away if I wanted to play for them or not. Players keep their options open for as long as possible in order to get other clubs interested in them. My girlfriends brother knows Maher and I texted him this morning and straight away he said Maher was signing for Oldham because of the money! He obviously doesnt think Oldham are a good club to play for. It could have been any club as long as they were prepared to offer him more money!! Joke!!
Also players and agents dont even care who they sign for because alot of them dont even return calls to let clubs no the answer. If I was signing for a club i would know straight away if I wanted to play for them or not. Players keep their options open for as long as possible in order to get other clubs interested in them. My girlfriends brother knows Maher and I texted him this morning and straight away he said Maher was signing for Oldham because of the money! He obviously doesnt think Oldham are a good club to play for. It could have been any club as long as they were prepared to offer him more money!! Joke!!
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 7:00pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
Why are so many people still so down on MM ? I just don't get it ??
This is his forst season with us where the players will play the game how he wants it played. Unfortunately last season he could not just come in and implement a new way of playing immediately - although there were the first signs of it...
Hopefully GONE are the hoof ball days and here come the football days - get the ball down to feet, patient build up, fast wingers, Keepers hardly kicking the ball...
This is what we have seen so far in ALL the friendlies. This is the best football been played by a Swindon team in a log time, but still people are right down on MM - without even having given the guy a fair chance !
Players - well is it surprising that after the last 10 years of not being paid, 2 x administrations etc.etc. that they are wary about coming to Swindon ? Not MM's fault really is it ? These things get deeply rooted and take some time to sort out - unfortunately a lot on here seem to want it all in a fortnight, and when it doesn't happen just call for the easiest target to go - MM....
Still do not get why so many people on here are so pessimistic - I for one cannot wait for the new season to start !!
No debt, solid stable club, decent squad, playing the game the right way - bring it on ![/quote] Brilliant Post say no more.
OldTown wrote:
Why are so many people still so down on MM ? I just don't get it ??
This is his forst season with us where the players will play the game how he wants it played. Unfortunately last season he could not just come in and implement a new way of playing immediately - although there were the first signs of it...
Hopefully GONE are the hoof ball days and here come the football days - get the ball down to feet, patient build up, fast wingers, Keepers hardly kicking the ball...
This is what we have seen so far in ALL the friendlies. This is the best football been played by a Swindon team in a log time, but still people are right down on MM - without even having given the guy a fair chance !
Players - well is it surprising that after the last 10 years of not being paid, 2 x administrations etc.etc. that they are wary about coming to Swindon ? Not MM's fault really is it ? These things get deeply rooted and take some time to sort out - unfortunately a lot on here seem to want it all in a fortnight, and when it doesn't happen just call for the easiest target to go - MM....
Still do not get why so many people on here are so pessimistic - I for one cannot wait for the new season to start !!
No debt, solid stable club, decent squad, playing the game the right way - bring it on !
Brilliant Post say no more.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 7:04pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Nightshift[/bold] wrote:
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.[/quote] Yes Nightshift, we will wait and see, no point worrying yourself now with 7 weeks still to go,How many players had we signed at this time last season or the season before that? i think your find that most of our signings have come in the last day or so before the deadline or after players had been here on loan!!
Nightshift wrote:
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.
Yes Nightshift, we will wait and see, no point worrying yourself now with 7 weeks still to go,How many players had we signed at this time last season or the season before that? i think your find that most of our signings have come in the last day or so before the deadline or after players had been here on loan!!
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 7:05pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.[/quote] What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?[/quote] Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing.
How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.[/quote] who said anything about going up there was me thinking this is a 3yr plan not a 12 month one.
Loft Conversions wrote:
OldTown wrote:
Loft Conversions wrote:
FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
What a REALLY stupid post !
Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ?
We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer....
I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ?
Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing.
How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.
who said anything about going up there was me thinking this is a 3yr plan not a 12 month one.
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 7:10pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Great point Russ! I agree. The football this pre season has been passing football. Under Sturrock it was long cross field passes that may get to the player, or may not. And against Pompey, when things didnt go forward they passed it back and started again, instead of just hoofing it up field. I enjoyed the game, and we are not going to be playing class players like that week in and week out. Every player in our division will need a few chances before they score a goal , just like Swindon against Pompey. They created about 5-6 chances and scored 1. Thats why the players we have got, are not playing Premiership football. They are good at our level and not the best players in the world. Looking forward to the start of the season. Bring it on !!
Great point Russ! I agree. The football this pre season has been passing football. Under Sturrock it was long cross field passes that may get to the player, or may not. And against Pompey, when things didnt go forward they passed it back and started again, instead of just hoofing it up field. I enjoyed the game, and we are not going to be playing class players like that week in and week out. Every player in our division will need a few chances before they score a goal , just like Swindon against Pompey. They created about 5-6 chances and scored 1. Thats why the players we have got, are not playing Premiership football. They are good at our level and not the best players in the world. Looking forward to the start of the season. Bring it on !!
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 7:38pm Mon 21 Jul 08
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's
Posted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 7:41pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Russ STFC[/bold] wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's[/quote] Loser.
Russ STFC wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's
Loser.
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 7:47pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Russ STFC[/bold] wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's[/quote] Loser.[/quote] Haven't you got a loft to convert or something.Do us a favour if you have stay up there as you seem to like living in the dark.
Loft Conversions wrote:
Russ STFC wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's
Loser.
Haven't you got a loft to convert or something.Do us a favour if you have stay up there as you seem to like living in the dark.
Posted by: swindon1969 on 8:00pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!!
why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you.
Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!!
why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you.
Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 8:05pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]swindon1969[/bold] wrote:
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!! why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you. Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.[/quote] HEAR HEAR 69er,but those who you are aiming this at actually do post on the forum.
swindon1969 wrote:
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!! why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you. Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.
HEAR HEAR 69er,but those who you are aiming this at actually do post on the forum.
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 8:13pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Nightshift[/bold] wrote:
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.[/quote] how comes its nothing 2 do with mm.dont tell me last season was knot his fault it was the players that ps bought in
Nightshift wrote:
Everyone's having issues signing players at the moment, nothing to do with MM, lots of it is down to plain old moving house, as lots of players at our level will be cautious, as they wont be able to sellup, so any move anywhere at the moment needs serious consideration. We've not really missed out on anyone that makes you swear, and no one has signed anyone that makes you go wow, there's still 7 weeks until the window closes.
how comes its nothing 2 do with mm.dont tell me last season was knot his fault it was the players that ps bought in
Posted by: lenka248, swindon on 8:14pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Im glad we aint go maher, he def not much better than we got, problem now is we started of with a list of players that we wanted to bring to the s.t.f.c, and now we are probably at the bottom of the list and the only players left are the ones nobody else wants and we still cant attract them to this club...
good knows what goes on behind the sceens, we might as well keep to the injuried list as these players dont mind being paid by swindon and sitting on the treatment table...
Maybe AF and MM should learn from the little clubs in the prem, go abroad show them the colour of your money and they will flock no matter if we was swindon or oxford.. money talks in this sport now not if u talk a good game..Try offering more than min wage!!!!
if they aint better than we got dont waste your time MM, dont even bother with sol davies as AF said before we are tryin to move forward so bringing old players back to club is out of question..
Cant attract players to club cant attract people to buy season tickets.....WHY MM!!! WHY.
Im glad we aint go maher, he def not much better than we got, problem now is we started of with a list of players that we wanted to bring to the s.t.f.c, and now we are probably at the bottom of the list and the only players left are the ones nobody else wants and we still cant attract them to this club...
good knows what goes on behind the sceens, we might as well keep to the injuried list as these players dont mind being paid by swindon and sitting on the treatment table...
Maybe AF and MM should learn from the little clubs in the prem, go abroad show them the colour of your money and they will flock no matter if we was swindon or oxford.. money talks in this sport now not if u talk a good game..Try offering more than min wage!!!!
if they aint better than we got dont waste your time MM, dont even bother with sol davies as AF said before we are tryin to move forward so bringing old players back to club is out of question..
Cant attract players to club cant attract people to buy season tickets.....WHY MM!!! WHY.
Posted by: redbus, newmarket on 8:25pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Russ STFC[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Russ STFC[/bold] wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's[/quote] Loser.[/quote] Haven't you got a loft to convert or something.Do us a favour if you have stay up there as you seem to like living in the dark. [/quote] Well said mate just a shame most of are fans seem so diveded
Russ STFC wrote:
Loft Conversions wrote:
Russ STFC wrote:
To be honest i loved the way we played against pompey what a delight that was to see us passing the ball like that.
MM has got the team playing the right way and i dont care what anyone says.
like you say bring it on.
you Red's
Loser.
Haven't you got a loft to convert or something.Do us a favour if you have stay up there as you seem to like living in the dark.
Well said mate just a shame most of are fans seem so diveded
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 8:53pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Seems like ceefax / teletext info was incorrect about Maher going to Oldham. Gillingham tonight say " We are confident of signing Kevin Maher despite interests from other clubs".
Southend did release him!
Seems like ceefax / teletext info was incorrect about Maher going to Oldham. Gillingham tonight say " We are confident of signing Kevin Maher despite interests from other clubs".
Southend did release him!
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 9:17pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote: FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.[/quote] What a REALLY stupid post ! Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ? We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer.... I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ? Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?[/quote] Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing. How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.[/quote] Are you really so lacking in communication skills that you have to resort to cheap insults Lofty ?
I am not a retard - this is actually FACT. I am sure you don't actually have the capacity to realise how silly you are being when you write some of the things you do.
Anyway back on topic....
The performance of pre-season friendlies actually count for an awful lot come the start of the season - things are sorted out and worked on during training and put into practise during the friendlies.
If things don't work as expected they are changed - but it is the friendlies that show the manager how things are working on the training pitch.
Therefore by definition the pre season friendlies are VERY important.
Your second point talks about a "worse squad than last year" - can you please explain how on earth we have a worse squad ?
Which players have we lost to other clubs that make our squad worse ?
Loft Conversions wrote:
OldTown wrote: Loft Conversions wrote: FFS FRIENDLIES MEAN NOTHING! Remember in 2000 we played Premier League Southampton off the park under Colin Todd. We very nearly went down that season. If we don't sign anyone good before the window shuts that will be us again. Anyone who thinks we will acheive something with this squad is, quite frankly, a retard.
What a REALLY stupid post ! Friendlies mean nothing - well if that is the case why do EVERY football club organise them ? Just for a laugh ? Or is it to look at the team, players and set up to see what works best ? Or even for match practise, or for fitness ? We have a VERY good squad. Brez, Ifil, Kanyuka, Vincent, Amankwaah, Timlin, McNamee, Cox, Peacock, Corr, Easton and more. All good enough to get into any team this division has to offer.... I didn't realise coming on here and offering an opinion that might differ from yours means I am a retard ? Are the other 7,500 people that came to the County Ground on Friday and watched a good game of football complete retards as well - or is it just me ?
Every club arranges friendlies to get players match fit, you retard. nThe result and performance mean nothing. How anyone thinks we're going up with a worse squad than last year is beyond me.
Are you really so lacking in communication skills that you have to resort to cheap insults Lofty ?
I am not a retard - this is actually FACT. I am sure you don't actually have the capacity to realise how silly you are being when you write some of the things you do.
Anyway back on topic....
The performance of pre-season friendlies actually count for an awful lot come the start of the season - things are sorted out and worked on during training and put into practise during the friendlies.
If things don't work as expected they are changed - but it is the friendlies that show the manager how things are working on the training pitch.
Therefore by definition the pre season friendlies are VERY important.
Your second point talks about a "worse squad than last year" - can you please explain how on earth we have a worse squad ?
Which players have we lost to other clubs that make our squad worse ?
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 9:25pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]swindon1969[/bold] wrote:
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!!
why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you.
Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.[/quote] Because they don't know what debate means m8,they would rather throw abuse if nobody agrees with them.
swindon1969 wrote:
Bicker,bicker and bicker. Ret ard ret ard, bloody hate that saying!!!!!!!!!
why on earth would you call people such a name, its unfair to them, that are unfortunate to be in that position,and damm disrespectful aswell, grow up the lot of you.
Why does it always descend into arguments? and for what? we all know that there is a 50/50 split on malpas.And what bugs me worse, is the fact that most that post on the news comments dont debate it on the forum. get a bloody grip.
Because they don't know what debate means m8,they would rather throw abuse if nobody agrees with them.
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 9:48pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
Another one bites the dust.[/quote] and there will be a lot more, even the rejects would rather stay at home. BUT ITS KNOT ENYONES FAULT?
Loft Conversions wrote:
Another one bites the dust.
and there will be a lot more, even the rejects would rather stay at home. BUT ITS KNOT ENYONES FAULT?
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 10:02pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 10:40pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]glasred[/bold] wrote:
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?[/quote] u know what i think glasred.BUT IM NOT LIKE OTHER PEOPLE,I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE WAS NAMED manager. BUT PEOPLE SAY IM MUST GIVE HIM A CHANCE....HE"S HAD PLENTY OFF TIME.I NOW I WILL GET SLATED BUT I DONT GIVE 2FU*KS. MM COULD KNOT SIGN A GIRO
glasred wrote:
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?
u know what i think glasred.BUT IM NOT LIKE OTHER PEOPLE,I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FROM THE FIRST DAY HE WAS NAMED manager. BUT PEOPLE SAY IM MUST GIVE HIM A CHANCE....HE"S HAD PLENTY OFF TIME.I NOW I WILL GET SLATED BUT I DONT GIVE 2FU*KS. MM COULD KNOT SIGN A GIRO
Posted by: old town red, swindon on 10:46pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Last season we had a good debate as to whether Malpas was the right man for the job. despite the fact we went something like 1 win in 12, the Malpas OUT side of the forum have kept quiet because it is understood as long as he has Fittons backing nothing will change. The "give him a chance" brigade have consistently said he will bring in his own signings. Well actually he hasn't! one guy from Swansea and that is all he has managed to do. Give credit where it is due, I think the guy has excellent coaching skills and to have the team playing football instead of hoofing is great, to have them working harder and fitter is brilliant, to get them disciplined with reduced red and yellow cards is something that was needed.
Unfortunately, in my opinion, Mr Malpas lacks tactical awareness on the field of play and the carisma to attract the players we need to carry our team to the next level. I agree with Old town views that friendlies are important, but not necessarily the result. 2 draws and 2 defeats against quality sides are not the end of the world. However what does concern me is malpas has said he does not need additional strikers when quite clearly Cox is the only QUALITY player we have that consistently knows where the net is.
Malpas has real potential as a quality coach, as far as being a Manager is concerned he has done nothing so far to make me change my first impression that he is out of his depth. I hope he does well, but i won't hold my breath.
Last season we had a good debate as to whether Malpas was the right man for the job. despite the fact we went something like 1 win in 12, the Malpas OUT side of the forum have kept quiet because it is understood as long as he has Fittons backing nothing will change. The "give him a chance" brigade have consistently said he will bring in his own signings. Well actually he hasn't! one guy from Swansea and that is all he has managed to do. Give credit where it is due, I think the guy has excellent coaching skills and to have the team playing football instead of hoofing is great, to have them working harder and fitter is brilliant, to get them disciplined with reduced red and yellow cards is something that was needed.
Unfortunately, in my opinion, Mr Malpas lacks tactical awareness on the field of play and the carisma to attract the players we need to carry our team to the next level. I agree with Old town views that friendlies are important, but not necessarily the result. 2 draws and 2 defeats against quality sides are not the end of the world. However what does concern me is malpas has said he does not need additional strikers when quite clearly Cox is the only QUALITY player we have that consistently knows where the net is.
Malpas has real potential as a quality coach, as far as being a Manager is concerned he has done nothing so far to make me change my first impression that he is out of his depth. I hope he does well, but i won't hold my breath.
Posted by: TonyJanson, Chippenham on 10:51pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]glasred[/bold] wrote:
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?[/quote] There are probably umpteen reasons e.g. Wife wants to remain within reasonable travelling distance from her parents : Player wants to better himself i.e. move up a division or doesn`t want to move down a division : Player wants to stay in the North/Scotland/South etc : Player is happy in his recently purchased house and hopes to transfer to another club in the area . I suppose , which will probably please you, I have to add Manager seems to be a Wally ! No doubt there are many other acceptable reasons with MONEY and greedy agents playing their part too !
glasred wrote:
Fact..Malpas fails YET AGAIN to sign a player,any ideas why fellow posters?
There are probably umpteen reasons e.g. Wife wants to remain within reasonable travelling distance from her parents : Player wants to better himself i.e. move up a division or doesn`t want to move down a division : Player wants to stay in the North/Scotland/South etc : Player is happy in his recently purchased house and hopes to transfer to another club in the area . I suppose , which will probably please you, I have to add Manager seems to be a Wally ! No doubt there are many other acceptable reasons with MONEY and greedy agents playing their part too !
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 11:01pm Mon 21 Jul 08
[quote][bold]old town red[/bold] wrote:
Last season we had a good debate as to whether Malpas was the right man for the job. despite the fact we went something like 1 win in 12, the Malpas OUT side of the forum have kept quiet because it is understood as long as he has Fittons backing nothing will change. The "give him a chance" brigade have consistently said he will bring in his own signings. Well actually he hasn't! one guy from Swansea and that is all he has managed to do. Give credit where it is due, I think the guy has excellent coaching skills and to have the team playing football instead of hoofing is great, to have them working harder and fitter is brilliant, to get them disciplined with reduced red and yellow cards is something that was needed. Unfortunately, in my opinion, Mr Malpas lacks tactical awareness on the field of play and the carisma to attract the players we need to carry our team to the next level. I agree with Old town views that friendlies are important, but not necessarily the result. 2 draws and 2 defeats against quality sides are not the end of the world. However what does concern me is malpas has said he does not need additional strikers when quite clearly Cox is the only QUALITY player we have that consistently knows where the net is. Malpas has real potential as a quality coach, as far as being a Manager is concerned he has done nothing so far to make me change my first impression that he is out of his depth. I hope he does well, but i won't hold my breath. [/quote] OLD TOWN RED. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YA MATE. THAT IS SPOT ON. WE ALL HOPE HE PROVES USE WRONG,AND IF HE DOES I WILL BE THE FIRST 2 SHAKE HIS HAND
old town red wrote:
Last season we had a good debate as to whether Malpas was the right man for the job. despite the fact we went something like 1 win in 12, the Malpas OUT side of the forum have kept quiet because it is understood as long as he has Fittons backing nothing will change. The "give him a chance" brigade have consistently said he will bring in his own signings. Well actually he hasn't! one guy from Swansea and that is all he has managed to do. Give credit where it is due, I think the guy has excellent coaching skills and to have the team playing football instead of hoofing is great, to have them working harder and fitter is brilliant, to get them disciplined with reduced red and yellow cards is something that was needed. Unfortunately, in my opinion, Mr Malpas lacks tactical awareness on the field of play and the carisma to attract the players we need to carry our team to the next level. I agree with Old town views that friendlies are important, but not necessarily the result. 2 draws and 2 defeats against quality sides are not the end of the world. However what does concern me is malpas has said he does not need additional strikers when quite clearly Cox is the only QUALITY player we have that consistently knows where the net is. Malpas has real potential as a quality coach, as far as being a Manager is concerned he has done nothing so far to make me change my first impression that he is out of his depth. I hope he does well, but i won't hold my breath.
OLD TOWN RED. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YA MATE. THAT IS SPOT ON. WE ALL HOPE HE PROVES USE WRONG,AND IF HE DOES I WILL BE THE FIRST 2 SHAKE HIS HAND
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 12:01am Tue 22 Jul 08
Like he would want you anywhere near him Roman ?!?!?!?
Like he would want you anywhere near him Roman ?!?!?!?
Posted by: andy, Swindon on 1:12am Tue 22 Jul 08
Other teams in this league have been able to attract players so there must be some reason why STFC can't.
Money - offers seem to be being made and accepted by clubs, we seem to be offering the going rate.
The club - on a steady footing, with 'potential', and seemingly back on the straight and narrow. Should not put players off.
The board - doing well behind the scenes, confidence is growing with the fans but it has been so bad for so long it will take some time to recover and this may be putting some players off. Also maybe the 6,000 season tickets target is a season too early but saying that 1 or 2 more signings may have helped.
The manager - jury still out. Maybe low on charisma but so are Steve Coppell, Mark Hughes etc and they are clearly good managers. MM is for sure a good loyal chap, but maybe that loyalty is linked to a lack of connections and lack of signings?
Other teams in this league have been able to attract players so there must be some reason why STFC can't.
Money - offers seem to be being made and accepted by clubs, we seem to be offering the going rate.
The club - on a steady footing, with 'potential', and seemingly back on the straight and narrow. Should not put players off.
The board - doing well behind the scenes, confidence is growing with the fans but it has been so bad for so long it will take some time to recover and this may be putting some players off. Also maybe the 6,000 season tickets target is a season too early but saying that 1 or 2 more signings may have helped.
The manager - jury still out. Maybe low on charisma but so are Steve Coppell, Mark Hughes etc and they are clearly good managers. MM is for sure a good loyal chap, but maybe that loyalty is linked to a lack of connections and lack of signings?
Posted by: stuart randall, port de soller mallorca on 5:32am Tue 22 Jul 08
I do not think MM is at fault for not attracting players, to me it all seems down to money and location.
perhaps thee type of players MM is after does not appeal to us fans(mm however is the BOSS)
Lets hope he succeeds in his quest.
Also we must think now he is working within strict budgets and this hangover with the 1.5 million court case does not help him.
Just feel MM should have opportunity to prove us [bold]bold[/bold] all wrong and succedd in the job(at the end of the day as fans thats what we want for our club)
I do not think MM is at fault for not attracting players, to me it all seems down to money and location.
perhaps thee type of players MM is after does not appeal to us fans(mm however is the BOSS)
Lets hope he succeeds in his quest.
Also we must think now he is working within strict budgets and this hangover with the 1.5 million court case does not help him.
Just feel MM should have opportunity to prove us all wrong and succedd in the job(at the end of the day as fans thats what we want for our club)
Posted by: MauriceMalpasClueles
sNumpty, Swindon on 8:14am Tue 22 Jul 08
Losing out on maher is no bad thing the gillingham forums are not exactly complimentory about him. Slow seems a common theme. Begs the question as to why malpas wants a player who is clearly past his sell buy date. Come on mo sign someone who's not just here to collect the final pay cheque before they go to pasture.
Losing out on maher is no bad thing the gillingham forums are not exactly complimentory about him. Slow seems a common theme. Begs the question as to why malpas wants a player who is clearly past his sell buy date. Come on mo sign someone who's not just here to collect the final pay cheque before they go to pasture.
Posted by: MauriceMalpasClueles
sNumpty, Swindon on 8:15am Tue 22 Jul 08
Losing out on maher is no bad thing the gillingham forums are not exactly complimentory about him. Slow seems a common theme. Begs the question as to why malpas wants a player who is clearly past his sell buy date. Come on mo sign someone who's not just here to collect the final pay cheque before they go to pasture.
Losing out on maher is no bad thing the gillingham forums are not exactly complimentory about him. Slow seems a common theme. Begs the question as to why malpas wants a player who is clearly past his sell buy date. Come on mo sign someone who's not just here to collect the final pay cheque before they go to pasture.
Posted by: steve Longney, yeovil on 8:31am Tue 22 Jul 08
Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that.
MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football.
Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need.
Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?
Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that.
MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football.
Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need.
Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?
Posted by: M Mack, Highworth on 9:07am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]steve Longney[/bold] wrote:
Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?[/quote] Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.
steve Longney wrote:
Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?
Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.
Posted by: James Bye, Swindon on 9:13am Tue 22 Jul 08
Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT
Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 9:28am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]James Bye[/bold] wrote:
Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT[/quote] Its **** difficult if he has decided that he wants to move on next summer....
You cannot make him sign anything...
James Bye wrote:
Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT
Its **** difficult if he has decided that he wants to move on next summer....
You cannot make him sign anything...
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 9:30am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]M Mack[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]steve Longney[/bold] wrote: Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?[/quote] Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.[/quote] Mack, He should belooking for players better than we have, but I dont feel Maher fits this bill....lets just hope he makes the right signing !!
M Mack wrote:
steve Longney wrote: Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?
Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.
Mack, He should belooking for players better than we have, but I dont feel Maher fits this bill....lets just hope he makes the right signing !!
Posted by: Happy Red, Lambourn on 9:32am Tue 22 Jul 08
Looks like Maher has signed for Gillingscum which probably means he does not need to relocate
Looks like Maher has signed for Gillingscum which probably means he does not need to relocate
Posted by: TonyJanson, Chippenham on 10:18am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]James Bye[/bold] wrote: Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT[/quote] Its **** difficult if he has decided that he wants to move on next summer.... You cannot make him sign anything...[/quote] Of course he wants the opportunity to move on if Town stays as they are ! He`s a darn good goalie for goodness sake !
OldTown wrote:
James Bye wrote: Sign up Brez before the inevitable happens and we loose him for free next summer. His agent is already sounding off so that means he's being touted around to clubs - SIGN HIM UP ITS NOT DIFFICULT
Its **** difficult if he has decided that he wants to move on next summer.... You cannot make him sign anything...
Of course he wants the opportunity to move on if Town stays as they are ! He`s a darn good goalie for goodness sake !
Posted by: James Bye, Swindon on 10:28am Tue 22 Jul 08
I'm not sayingf Brez doesn't want to move on but the club could at least try and offer him something or even try and match his ambition!!
I'm not sayingf Brez doesn't want to move on but the club could at least try and offer him something or even try and match his ambition!!
Posted by: M Mack, Highworth on 11:55am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]s.lovesey[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]M Mack[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]steve Longney[/bold] wrote: Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?[/quote] Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.[/quote] Mack, He should belooking for players better than we have, but I dont feel Maher fits this bill....lets just hope he makes the right signing !![/quote] To be honest lovesey, I know his name, but don't know how good he is really. If he has been released by Southend, that doesn't say too much for him really. I can understand released players from Swindon going there, but the other way round....nah!!!
s.lovesey wrote:
M Mack wrote: steve Longney wrote: Have all those posters who are complaining about lack of signings got selective memory? We had the same thing last season and the season before that. MM is transforming the squad into an attractive passing team who will perform well this season. Some on here seem to prefer a manager who's media friendly and delivers good soundbites, I'd rather a manager that gets the team playing good football. Malpas has nothing to do with the lack of signings, most signings in league one so far are players we wouldn't want, or don't need. Instead of banging out posts with no substance, why don't you wait and see what we do at the beginning of the season?
Well said Steve, we could go out and get several new players, but they would'nt be better than we already have, and we already have a decent squad of quality players. If you are looking for quality, there is not quite so much of it around, so it's harder to find and even harder to get them to commit to us. Be patient guys, all will be well.
Mack, He should belooking for players better than we have, but I dont feel Maher fits this bill....lets just hope he makes the right signing !!
To be honest lovesey, I know his name, but don't know how good he is really. If he has been released by Southend, that doesn't say too much for him really. I can understand released players from Swindon going there, but the other way round....nah!!!
Posted by: shrimper, Southend on 12:16pm Tue 22 Jul 08
You couldn't be more wrong mate, Kevin Maher is a class player. Frankly I'd be amazed if he dropped into L2 with Gillingham, in 2006/7 he was our Player of the Year in the Championship.
Most of us Shrimpers didn't want to see him go as he's still a superb player at L1 level but rumours are he had a falling out with the management over a training ground incident.
Seriously guys you may not know it but if he doesn't sign you've missed out.
You couldn't be more wrong mate, Kevin Maher is a class player. Frankly I'd be amazed if he dropped into L2 with Gillingham, in 2006/7 he was our Player of the Year in the Championship.
Most of us Shrimpers didn't want to see him go as he's still a superb player at L1 level but rumours are he had a falling out with the management over a training ground incident.
Seriously guys you may not know it but if he doesn't sign you've missed out.
Posted by: moonchild, swindon on 12:32pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]shrimper[/bold] wrote:
You couldn't be more wrong mate, Kevin Maher is a class player. Frankly I'd be amazed if he dropped into L2 with Gillingham, in 2006/7 he was our Player of the Year in the Cha
