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MAURICE Malpas is already back in the transfer hunt after Kevin Maher snubbed the chance to sign on at the County Ground.
The 31-year-old midfielder was offered a contract by Town on Thursday and was due to give them an answer yesterday morning.
But Malpas was still waiting for his phone to ring at lunchtime, and Town's boss told the Advertiser: "He's not got back to me so that's dead in the water.
"I spoke to Kevin on Thursday and he sounded keen.
"He promised that I would have an answer by this morning (Monday) but I haven't heard a thing - he hasn't even even had the courtesy to phone back to say no.
"It's annoying because we've done a bit of work on it and it would only take a bit of manners to phone up and say yes or now. But that's his prerogative.
"I need people who are desperate to come here, not ones who don't care that much."
No sooner had the former Southend men snubbed Swindon's advances, that Malpas was back on the prowl for new players.
The Scot has made no secret of his desire to add a right winger, left-back and a central midfielder to his squad and he believes that, with the season fast approaching, it could be a good time to pick up a new player.
Malpas said: "The search goes on and there are some more irons in the fire.
"We've got a list and it's amazing the number of other players who suddenly crop up on it. There's some new ones on there.
"There's one or two who are interesting us and maybe, as the season gets closer and they are without a club, their wage demands aren't quite so high."
9:23am Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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CommentPosted by: grove red, wantage on 9:28am Tue 22 Jul 08
More irons than argos.
Posted by: janaage, Swindon on 9:52am Tue 22 Jul 08
Players like Maher are playing a risky game. Not getting back to a club to confirm that you're not interested means you have burnt your bridges with that management team / club.
How very unprofessional, good riddance.
Players like Maher are playing a risky game. Not getting back to a club to confirm that you're not interested means you have burnt your bridges with that management team / club.
How very unprofessional, good riddance.
Posted by: josh_ maguire, braford on avon on 9:53am Tue 22 Jul 08
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder.
But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!!
Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth)
Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football)
Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder.
But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!!
Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth)
Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football)
Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows
Posted by: MedRed, Kent on 10:06am Tue 22 Jul 08
Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!!
Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!!
Posted by: Time_waits_for_no_ma
n, Swindon on 10:10am Tue 22 Jul 08
I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring.
I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line.
This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there !
I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring.
I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line.
This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there !
Posted by: Happy Red, Lambourn on 10:17am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Time_waits_for_no_man[/bold] wrote:
I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring.
I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line.
This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there ![/quote] Close to that looks like he is going to Gillingscum
Time_waits_for_no_man wrote:
I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring.
I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line.
This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there !
Close to that looks like he is going to Gillingscum
Posted by: lazaat, High Peak on 10:21am Tue 22 Jul 08
I thought the ex Blackpool left back was coming to train with us this week? Anyone know what is happening there?
I thought the ex Blackpool left back was coming to train with us this week? Anyone know what is happening there?
Posted by: Brain, West of Swindon on 10:27am Tue 22 Jul 08
New faces? I'd be quite happy with some old faces..... Sol Davis, Sam Parkin etc etc yawn yawn
New faces? I'd be quite happy with some old faces..... Sol Davis, Sam Parkin etc etc yawn yawn
Posted by: Jimmy, Bratton on 10:28am Tue 22 Jul 08
At the moment I am struggling to believe Malpas is the right man for Swindon because it seems to me that he can't sell the club, which leads to a lack of transfer activity. However I do believe we play good football under Malpas and we know this because we finished last season very strongly so if he could bring in big names then i'm sure we would be strong promotion candidates.
In my view Maher would have been a good adition to our midfield because Peacock has now looked to have joined our strike force. Maher would also be a good addition because we do have week players in that area such as Pook. However Allen could learn from Maher and become stronger.
After reading some of the comments I believe [italic]josh_ maguire[/italic] was pointing out some very good but realistic transfer targets but the one trhat really jumped out at me was Kevin Kyle because he is a quality striker and Darren Potter would also be a brilliant addition and I hope Malpas reads these comments because josh_ maguire has pointed out some brilliant but realistic players. Well done josh_ maguire good research!
I also feel if we are going to push for play-offs or promotion we need to release a few of our weaker players such as Michael Pook and Blair Sturrock.
Jimmy Bryant
At the moment I am struggling to believe Malpas is the right man for Swindon because it seems to me that he can't sell the club, which leads to a lack of transfer activity. However I do believe we play good football under Malpas and we know this because we finished last season very strongly so if he could bring in big names then i'm sure we would be strong promotion candidates.
In my view Maher would have been a good adition to our midfield because Peacock has now looked to have joined our strike force. Maher would also be a good addition because we do have week players in that area such as Pook. However Allen could learn from Maher and become stronger.
After reading some of the comments I believe
josh_ maguire was pointing out some very good but realistic transfer targets but the one trhat really jumped out at me was Kevin Kyle because he is a quality striker and Darren Potter would also be a brilliant addition and I hope Malpas reads these comments because josh_ maguire has pointed out some brilliant but realistic players. Well done josh_ maguire good research!
I also feel if we are going to push for play-offs or promotion we need to release a few of our weaker players such as Michael Pook and Blair Sturrock.
Jimmy Bryant
Posted by: Time_waits_for_no_ma
n, Swindon on 10:29am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Happy Red[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Time_waits_for_no_man[/bold] wrote: I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring. I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line. This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there ![/quote] Close to that looks like he is going to Gillingscum[/quote] Think I'd prefer the Blue Sq 2nd team to Gillian.
Happy Red wrote:
Time_waits_for_no_man wrote: I don't think it is but I hope it not a case where both sides think to see if the other is interested they'll wait for the other to ring. I think MM is right in his stance but it can be a fine line. This Maher - timewaster - he is also playing the same game with other clubs I believe - hope he rots in some Blue Square 2nd team...ooops letting my feelings show there !
Close to that looks like he is going to Gillingscum
Think I'd prefer the Blue Sq 2nd team to Gillian.
Posted by: deep south red on 10:34am Tue 22 Jul 08
Forget new faces can someone come to Salisbury friendly i don't want to be on my own again.
Forget new faces can someone come to Salisbury friendly i don't want to be on my own again.
Posted by: M Mack, Highworth on 10:35am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]josh_ maguire[/bold] wrote:
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder. But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!! Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth) Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football) Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows[/quote] I think you've missed your vocation Josh, you should be a footy scout.
josh_ maguire wrote:
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder. But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!! Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth) Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football) Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows
I think you've missed your vocation Josh, you should be a footy scout.
Posted by: Jim_Morrison, A grave, Père Lachaise, Paris on 10:42am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]MedRed[/bold] wrote:
Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!![/quote] i think you may be living in cloud cuckoo land.
personally i admire malpas' stance, it's a risky game but at least we'll have a team of players who want to be here.
MedRed wrote:
Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!!
i think you may be living in cloud cuckoo land.
personally i admire malpas' stance, it's a risky game but at least we'll have a team of players who want to be here.
Posted by: STFC-Manila, Philippines on 10:56am Tue 22 Jul 08
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........
Posted by: MedRed, Kent on 11:04am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Jim_Morrison[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]MedRed[/bold] wrote: Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!![/quote] i think you may be living in cloud cuckoo land. personally i admire malpas' stance, it's a risky game but at least we'll have a team of players who want to be here.[/quote] Cloud cuckoo land... nah I live in Kent mate!
Regards only wanting players "who want to be here". Don't you think they might just need a bit of persuasion to join Swindon? Obviously the one's that have turned us down did. Unfortunately Malpas seems to be failing in his attempts to persuade players to join us. 1 out of 4 isn't a very good record, is it? All I'm saying is, he needs a bit of help.... a director of football for instance.
Jim_Morrison wrote:
MedRed wrote: Them irons have been in the fire that long I think they must have melted! T' is very puzzling why Malpas is finding it so difficult to sign new players. He needs help.... we need a Director of Football, someone with persuasive powers and lots of contacts in the game... Terry Venables!!
i think you may be living in cloud cuckoo land. personally i admire malpas' stance, it's a risky game but at least we'll have a team of players who want to be here.
Cloud cuckoo land... nah I live in Kent mate!
Regards only wanting players "who want to be here". Don't you think they might just need a bit of persuasion to join Swindon? Obviously the one's that have turned us down did. Unfortunately Malpas seems to be failing in his attempts to persuade players to join us. 1 out of 4 isn't a very good record, is it? All I'm saying is, he needs a bit of help.... a director of football for instance.
Posted by: steve, brentford on 11:54am Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]STFC-Manila[/bold] wrote:
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........[/quote] Take on josh he seems to be a decent scout. Fair play Josh and this is not the first time you have come up with some pretty realistic targets.
STFC-Manila wrote:
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........
Take on josh he seems to be a decent scout. Fair play Josh and this is not the first time you have come up with some pretty realistic targets.
Posted by: tractorboy, south bucks on 11:57am Tue 22 Jul 08
More irons than a West End gay nightclub :-)
More irons than a West End gay nightclub :-)
Posted by: steve, brentford on 12:12pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Alot of this sh*t with no-one signing is definitely to do with wages and the difference between what AF and co have set and what players and Agents want and i agree with MnM there demands will be less as we near the start of the season.Thats when we will know for sure who will be in the team not now i just wish they had players signed before making statements about potential targets.
Alot of this sh*t with no-one signing is definitely to do with wages and the difference between what AF and co have set and what players and Agents want and i agree with MnM there demands will be less as we near the start of the season.Thats when we will know for sure who will be in the team not now i just wish they had players signed before making statements about potential targets.
Posted by: moonchild, swindon on 12:24pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]M Mack[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]josh_ maguire[/bold] wrote: i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder. But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!! Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth) Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football) Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows[/quote] I think you've missed your vocation Josh, you should be a footy scout.[/quote] Josh - not sure about about Kyle. Coventry couldn't wait to get him loaned out to Wolves last season, and Wolves couldn't wait to send him back there. Potter would be a decent prospect though
M Mack wrote:
josh_ maguire wrote: i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder. But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!! Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth) Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football) Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows
I think you've missed your vocation Josh, you should be a footy scout.
Josh - not sure about about Kyle. Coventry couldn't wait to get him loaned out to Wolves last season, and Wolves couldn't wait to send him back there. Potter would be a decent prospect though
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 12:25pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Guys it makes me laugh, why would a player like Kyle come to Swindon !!! he wouldn't !!! We have a squad that only just missed out on relegation and a manager that is (regardless of what you feel about MM) not a proven manager and not a big name that people could be attracted to.
One of Micky Hazards comments last week was that he joined Town because of Ardiles, a named or proven manager would have more draw to an undecided player.
The other worry was the stance that Fitton took in an interview earlier in the season saying that he wouldn't be held to ransom by agents, fine if thats what AF wants and I admire that, but they are part and parcel of the game and have a lot of influence on where the player goes...
I think we have a good squad which is still a bit light, but we still have a very well run club (financialy anyway) and this puts us in a better position than we have been in for a long time, but lets be real we are a leaugue 1 club and will have to convince any decent championship players to drop down, MM has trouble convincing the fans who love this club, god only knows how he will convince a player with a few options open to him.
Please dont think I am being negative, I am behind MM and AF but am being realistic.
A director of football may be a good thing, but to mention Venebles is a joke !!
Guys it makes me laugh, why would a player like Kyle come to Swindon !!! he wouldn't !!! We have a squad that only just missed out on relegation and a manager that is (regardless of what you feel about MM) not a proven manager and not a big name that people could be attracted to.
One of Micky Hazards comments last week was that he joined Town because of Ardiles, a named or proven manager would have more draw to an undecided player.
The other worry was the stance that Fitton took in an interview earlier in the season saying that he wouldn't be held to ransom by agents, fine if thats what AF wants and I admire that, but they are part and parcel of the game and have a lot of influence on where the player goes...
I think we have a good squad which is still a bit light, but we still have a very well run club (financialy anyway) and this puts us in a better position than we have been in for a long time, but lets be real we are a leaugue 1 club and will have to convince any decent championship players to drop down, MM has trouble convincing the fans who love this club, god only knows how he will convince a player with a few options open to him.
Please dont think I am being negative, I am behind MM and AF but am being realistic.
A director of football may be a good thing, but to mention Venebles is a joke !!
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 12:27pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
Alot of this sh*t with no-one signing is definitely to do with wages and the difference between what AF and co have set and what players and Agents want and i agree with MnM there demands will be less as we near the start of the season.Thats when we will know for sure who will be in the team not now i just wish they had players signed before making statements about potential targets. [/quote] I agree Steve
steve wrote:
Alot of this sh*t with no-one signing is definitely to do with wages and the difference between what AF and co have set and what players and Agents want and i agree with MnM there demands will be less as we near the start of the season.Thats when we will know for sure who will be in the team not now i just wish they had players signed before making statements about potential targets.
I agree Steve
Posted by: Mr Red, London on 12:40pm Tue 22 Jul 08
s.lovesey - so how many players have MK Dons signed pre or post Di Matteo - a big name manager - errr none!
Just because un-educated STFC fans do not know of Malpas does not mean he is not a "name" - he is in Scotland's hall of fame and played in 3 major international tournements!
Sturrock was exactly the same when he arrived at Plymouth - yet is now seen as a "name"
Also when we were looking for a manager lots wanted Ling as he is a "name" - yet if you ask anyone not connected to Swindon or Orient they will say Ling who? so is he a "name"?
s.lovesey - so how many players have MK Dons signed pre or post Di Matteo - a big name manager - errr none!
Just because un-educated STFC fans do not know of Malpas does not mean he is not a "name" - he is in Scotland's hall of fame and played in 3 major international tournements!
Sturrock was exactly the same when he arrived at Plymouth - yet is now seen as a "name"
Also when we were looking for a manager lots wanted Ling as he is a "name" - yet if you ask anyone not connected to Swindon or Orient they will say Ling who? so is he a "name"?
Posted by: paul, lemesos on 12:51pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]STFC-Manila[/bold] wrote:
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........[/quote] stfc manila, how are you finding it out there. i hae jus come back from working in makati. how did you keep up with the games? watching the champ league was a nightmare as it is to late / early for me.
STFC-Manila wrote:
Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........
stfc manila, how are you finding it out there. i hae jus come back from working in makati. how did you keep up with the games? watching the champ league was a nightmare as it is to late / early for me.
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 12:54pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Mr Red[/bold] wrote:
s.lovesey - so how many players have MK Dons signed pre or post Di Matteo - a big name manager - errr none! Just because un-educated STFC fans do not know of Malpas does not mean he is not a "name" - he is in Scotland's hall of fame and played in 3 major international tournements! Sturrock was exactly the same when he arrived at Plymouth - yet is now seen as a "name" Also when we were looking for a manager lots wanted Ling as he is a "name" - yet if you ask anyone not connected to Swindon or Orient they will say Ling who? so is he a "name"?[/quote] Oh my god !!
Thanks for the education, MM is in the Scotland hall of fame, !!! Wow what managerial pedigree, I do stand soooooo corrected now then. Sorry !!!!
Di mateo has been at Dons for two weeks !! maybe they didn't let a load of their players leave and feel they have enough players and don't need any, how the hell would I know being a town fan. !!!
I know who MM is, know that he was sacked at mwell after 17 games, I know that he took a team on the verge of the playoffs and two games ion hand to near relegation....
MM wasn't my first choice, to be honest if it was an ex town player I agree that some wouldn't be classed as a name...
So oh wise football expert please educate me further on why we have signed zip all !!!
Mr Red wrote:
s.lovesey - so how many players have MK Dons signed pre or post Di Matteo - a big name manager - errr none! Just because un-educated STFC fans do not know of Malpas does not mean he is not a "name" - he is in Scotland's hall of fame and played in 3 major international tournements! Sturrock was exactly the same when he arrived at Plymouth - yet is now seen as a "name" Also when we were looking for a manager lots wanted Ling as he is a "name" - yet if you ask anyone not connected to Swindon or Orient they will say Ling who? so is he a "name"?
Oh my god !!
Thanks for the education, MM is in the Scotland hall of fame, !!! Wow what managerial pedigree, I do stand soooooo corrected now then. Sorry !!!!
Di mateo has been at Dons for two weeks !! maybe they didn't let a load of their players leave and feel they have enough players and don't need any, how the hell would I know being a town fan. !!!
I know who MM is, know that he was sacked at mwell after 17 games, I know that he took a team on the verge of the playoffs and two games ion hand to near relegation....
MM wasn't my first choice, to be honest if it was an ex town player I agree that some wouldn't be classed as a name...
So oh wise football expert please educate me further on why we have signed zip all !!!
Posted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 1:30pm Tue 22 Jul 08
I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town.
Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place.
We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down.
As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not.
Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!!
I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town.
Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place.
We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down.
As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not.
Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!!
Posted by: malkym on 1:50pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Mr Red - you're off your 'ead
With the Malpas Scotland thing!
And Lofty refers to Martin - yes
He does mean Ding a Ling!
Not the same class as Sturrock P
Luggy's record is there to see
While Lingy's done OK ish
He's not the one for me!
As Lovesey says MM's is dour
His record doth hardly excite
But in terms of charisma
His by-pass has worked out right
Players and their agents
Are out for the best deal
They'll duck and dive around
For any scraps or freebie meal
AF's set his stall out
Respect to him for that
But is his manager worthy
Or is he just..........
....not very good?
Mr Red - you're off your 'ead
With the Malpas Scotland thing!
And Lofty refers to Martin - yes
He does mean Ding a Ling!
Not the same class as Sturrock P
Luggy's record is there to see
While Lingy's done OK ish
He's not the one for me!
As Lovesey says MM's is dour
His record doth hardly excite
But in terms of charisma
His by-pass has worked out right
Players and their agents
Are out for the best deal
They'll duck and dive around
For any scraps or freebie meal
AF's set his stall out
Respect to him for that
But is his manager worthy
Or is he just..........
....not very good?
Posted by: johnt1102, Uttoxeter,Staffs on 2:18pm Tue 22 Jul 08
I admit to being a "dont know"with regard to MM but I really hope he makes the doubting sods eat their words.
I admit to being a "dont know"with regard to MM but I really hope he makes the doubting sods eat their words.
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 2:32pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote:
I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town. Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place. We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down. As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not. Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!![/quote] What was it you were after last season - promotion ???
We have gone through more managers than the old regime could shake a stick at - the club was being ran diabolically.
AF came in and so did MM - half way through the season. This is after a season where we achieved promotion...
Did you REALLY expect promotion back to back ? If so you are being completely unrealistic....
13th place last season was a job well done to consolidate after promotion - most fans in the world would have been happy with that.
We went into the season almost dead as a club with debt - we came out having finshed half way up the league and debt free - last season on that basis was our most successful since the Premier season !!!
What proven track record does Ling have ? Sturrock yes - but Ling ?
5 years in management and 1 promotion from the bottom division. Played 218 games - won 82, lost 74 - Hardly the stuff of legends is it ???
Loft Conversions wrote:
I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town. Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place. We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down. As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not. Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!!
What was it you were after last season - promotion ???
We have gone through more managers than the old regime could shake a stick at - the club was being ran diabolically.
AF came in and so did MM - half way through the season. This is after a season where we achieved promotion...
Did you REALLY expect promotion back to back ? If so you are being completely unrealistic....
13th place last season was a job well done to consolidate after promotion - most fans in the world would have been happy with that.
We went into the season almost dead as a club with debt - we came out having finshed half way up the league and debt free - last season on that basis was our most successful since the Premier season !!!
What proven track record does Ling have ? Sturrock yes - but Ling ?
5 years in management and 1 promotion from the bottom division. Played 218 games - won 82, lost 74 - Hardly the stuff of legends is it ???
Posted by: Loft Conversions, Swindon on 2:53pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Taking a Mickey Mouse club like Orient up is Limg's track record.
The number of retards on this site is, quite frankly, staggering.
Taking a Mickey Mouse club like Orient up is Limg's track record.
The number of retards on this site is, quite frankly, staggering.
Posted by: OldTown, Old Town on 2:56pm Tue 22 Jul 08
You really are starting to make yourself look very very foolish now Lofty......
Shame your football knowledge obviously amounts to something that lives under the same stone you crawled out from under....
You really are starting to make yourself look very very foolish now Lofty......
Shame your football knowledge obviously amounts to something that lives under the same stone you crawled out from under....
Posted by: adam, Swindon, Wiltshire on 2:57pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Josh, you've been playing too much football manager!
The only thing I'm worried about is last year everyone was saying give Malpas a season, he'll bring in his own players and get the team playing in his own way. At the moment we still have pretty much the same squad as Sturrock left but with Macca and without Commingues.
Because he's not attracting his kind of player it's worrying we'll slip into the same patterns we did last year. Saying that, I'm still behind the guy 100%
Josh, you've been playing too much football manager!
The only thing I'm worried about is last year everyone was saying give Malpas a season, he'll bring in his own players and get the team playing in his own way. At the moment we still have pretty much the same squad as Sturrock left but with Macca and without Commingues.
Because he's not attracting his kind of player it's worrying we'll slip into the same patterns we did last year. Saying that, I'm still behind the guy 100%
Posted by: Russ STFC, swindon on 3:14pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]josh_ maguire[/bold] wrote:
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder.
But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!!
Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth)
Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football)
Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows[/quote] much as i like your ideas i cant agree with most of that due to the fact that most are out of our wage structure.
Nice idea and list but it's not realistic.
josh_ maguire wrote:
i agree with MM saying that we need a left back, right winger and a central midfielder.
But also i think that we need a new target striker! Possibly Kevin Kyle as Coventry are signing Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison so Kyle would be looking for regular football!!
Central Midfielder: Darren Potter (transfer listed at Wolves), Lee Frecklington (Lincoln but has showed alot of potential), Yoann Folly (Plymouth)
Left Back: Andy Dawson (Hull wouldnt garentee him first team football)
Right Winger: well to be honest on MM knows
much as i like your ideas i cant agree with most of that due to the fact that most are out of our wage structure.
Nice idea and list but it's not realistic.
Posted by: MITTED, Swindon on 3:35pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Isn't this the second time that Maher has snubbed us? Didn't King try to sign him a few years ago but he picked another club at the last moment? I'm sure someone will tell me I'm wrong but hey-ho, senility is ..... the art of....forgetful.....
ness
Isn't this the second time that Maher has snubbed us? Didn't King try to sign him a few years ago but he picked another club at the last moment? I'm sure someone will tell me I'm wrong but hey-ho, senility is ..... the art of....forgetful.....
ness
Posted by: lenka248, swindon on 3:40pm Tue 22 Jul 08
we where told to judge malpas on this season with his players,the ones he brings to this club, than getting them to play the style he wants. He cant get any players.. is this a sign of things to come in the very near future??? That could be his excuse if we are fightin relagation all season, " not yet brought the players in i want". Malpas they dont wanna play for u.
Even Andy King could attracted players.
Maybe the players think malpas aint that keen on them after they spoke. Would u be intrested in a job if the manager spoke to u in a mono tone with no excitiment or passion.... It dont really make u feel that this is the club u wanna be at..
Tryin selling the club, tell them what big amibtions we have, CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL WITHIN 2 YEARS, new ground ( If u can talk the council into letting us by land to build one) could be harder than getting new players. And a bright and stable future.
Hey i no, we can all dream but sometimes they do come true...
we where told to judge malpas on this season with his players,the ones he brings to this club, than getting them to play the style he wants. He cant get any players.. is this a sign of things to come in the very near future??? That could be his excuse if we are fightin relagation all season, " not yet brought the players in i want". Malpas they dont wanna play for u.
Even Andy King could attracted players.
Maybe the players think malpas aint that keen on them after they spoke. Would u be intrested in a job if the manager spoke to u in a mono tone with no excitiment or passion.... It dont really make u feel that this is the club u wanna be at..
Tryin selling the club, tell them what big amibtions we have, CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL WITHIN 2 YEARS, new ground ( If u can talk the council into letting us by land to build one) could be harder than getting new players. And a bright and stable future.
Hey i no, we can all dream but sometimes they do come true...
Posted by: johnt1102, Uttoxeter,Staffs on 4:10pm Tue 22 Jul 08
I can only assume lenka248 was a party to any conversations the manager has had with potential recruits-it is kind of him to share this with us.I did not realise he spoke to them in a monotone,with no passion & failed to tell them of our ambitions.Or is it just remotely possible lenka248 could be wrong?
I can only assume lenka248 was a party to any conversations the manager has had with potential recruits-it is kind of him to share this with us.I did not realise he spoke to them in a monotone,with no passion & failed to tell them of our ambitions.Or is it just remotely possible lenka248 could be wrong?
Posted by: shaner, bournemouth on 4:34pm Tue 22 Jul 08
warren cummings wants out at afc bournemouth.now hes a good left back.
warren cummings wants out at afc bournemouth.now hes a good left back.
Posted by: redbus, newmarket on 4:38pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Dan harding left back at ipswich has been made available
Dan harding left back at ipswich has been made available
Posted by: steve, brentford on 4:57pm Tue 22 Jul 08
See more and more becoming available all the time toooooo soon to be whingeing yet.
See more and more becoming available all the time toooooo soon to be whingeing yet.
Posted by: shaner, bournemouth on 5:10pm Tue 22 Jul 08
are these players any good?
are these players any good?
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 5:21pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]malkym[/bold] wrote:
Mr Red - you're off your 'ead With the Malpas Scotland thing! And Lofty refers to Martin - yes He does mean Ding a Ling! Not the same class as Sturrock P Luggy's record is there to see While Lingy's done OK ish He's not the one for me! As Lovesey says MM's is dour His record doth hardly excite But in terms of charisma His by-pass has worked out right Players and their agents Are out for the best deal They'll duck and dive around For any scraps or freebie meal AF's set his stall out Respect to him for that But is his manager worthy Or is he just.......... ....not very good? [/quote] Ha ha Brilliant !!!
malkym wrote:
Mr Red - you're off your 'ead With the Malpas Scotland thing! And Lofty refers to Martin - yes He does mean Ding a Ling! Not the same class as Sturrock P Luggy's record is there to see While Lingy's done OK ish He's not the one for me! As Lovesey says MM's is dour His record doth hardly excite But in terms of charisma His by-pass has worked out right Players and their agents Are out for the best deal They'll duck and dive around For any scraps or freebie meal AF's set his stall out Respect to him for that But is his manager worthy Or is he just.......... ....not very good?
Ha ha Brilliant !!!
Posted by: glasred, glastonbury on 5:25pm Tue 22 Jul 08
How many players do you all think Malpas will sign before the 9th August kick off?..I think one...if we are lucky!
How many players do you all think Malpas will sign before the 9th August kick off?..I think one...if we are lucky!
Posted by: s.lovesey, Swindon on 5:29pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]steve[/bold] wrote:
See more and more becoming available all the time toooooo soon to be whingeing yet.[/quote] There are steve, but we need to get them in and get the fitness right and blend into the team.
I must say that although I wasn't impressed with our losing run last year, the signs are that MM is going to play football again, which is fantastic and for that he should be given the chance, but I dont feel we can go into the season without signing anyone.
steve wrote:
See more and more becoming available all the time toooooo soon to be whingeing yet.
There are steve, but we need to get them in and get the fitness right and blend into the team.
I must say that although I wasn't impressed with our losing run last year, the signs are that MM is going to play football again, which is fantastic and for that he should be given the chance, but I dont feel we can go into the season without signing anyone.
Posted by: pcowley, Swindon on 5:30pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Im happy with the squad we have got! I agree with Malpas on what we need to add to the squad but the problem is getting them. Alot of players are still playing the waiting game, and holding out for better deals. Once these deals dont happen, then they will all start to panic. Thinking ill either play for a lower division club or basically in the conference or just drop out of the game. Its a dangerous game, but alot of players think they are better and worth more than they actually are. If they were that good in the first place, they wouldnt have been released by their clubs anyway. But its not so straight forward signing any one now. Look at the ex players that have left us and just dropped out of the game. Rhys Evans, he thought he was good now on trial at Yeovil and may be released. Commingues who will struggle to get into Cardiffs 1st team ever!! And im sure the list can go on. Football is an impossible game to be successful unless you are one of the 4 big boys! And even those top players are greedy!
Im happy with the squad we have got! I agree with Malpas on what we need to add to the squad but the problem is getting them. Alot of players are still playing the waiting game, and holding out for better deals. Once these deals dont happen, then they will all start to panic. Thinking ill either play for a lower division club or basically in the conference or just drop out of the game. Its a dangerous game, but alot of players think they are better and worth more than they actually are. If they were that good in the first place, they wouldnt have been released by their clubs anyway. But its not so straight forward signing any one now. Look at the ex players that have left us and just dropped out of the game. Rhys Evans, he thought he was good now on trial at Yeovil and may be released. Commingues who will struggle to get into Cardiffs 1st team ever!! And im sure the list can go on. Football is an impossible game to be successful unless you are one of the 4 big boys! And even those top players are greedy!
Posted by: redbus, newmarket on 6:35pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Gareth ainsworth bit injury prone but worth a shout
Gareth ainsworth bit injury prone but worth a shout
Posted by: redbus, newmarket on 6:40pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Forget ainsworth hes taken on coaches role
Forget ainsworth hes taken on coaches role
Posted by: Stfc Romain, swindon on 9:47pm Tue 22 Jul 08
[quote][bold]OldTown[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Loft Conversions[/bold] wrote: I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town. Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place. We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down. As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not. Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!![/quote] What was it you were after last season - promotion ??? We have gone through more managers than the old regime could shake a stick at - the club was being ran diabolically. AF came in and so did MM - half way through the season. This is after a season where we achieved promotion... Did you REALLY expect promotion back to back ? If so you are being completely unrealistic.... 13th place last season was a job well done to consolidate after promotion - most fans in the world would have been happy with that. We went into the season almost dead as a club with debt - we came out having finshed half way up the league and debt free - last season on that basis was our most successful since the Premier season !!! What proven track record does Ling have ? Sturrock yes - but Ling ? 5 years in management and 1 promotion from the bottom division. Played 218 games - won 82, lost 74 - Hardly the stuff of legends is it ??? [/quote] hello mate hows things. YOU CANT STOP BEING NASTY CAN YA?
OldTown wrote:
Loft Conversions wrote: I don't care about MK Dons, I care about Swindon Town. Swindon Town have a squad which for a while last season flirted with relegation and ended up in a mediocre 13th place. We have not added to that squad and many players have turned us down. As for managers, Ling, like Sturrock, has a proven record in the lower divisions. Malpas does not. Scotland hall of fame! Ha ha ha!!!
What was it you were after last season - promotion ??? We have gone through more managers than the old regime could shake a stick at - the club was being ran diabolically. AF came in and so did MM - half way through the season. This is after a season where we achieved promotion... Did you REALLY expect promotion back to back ? If so you are being completely unrealistic.... 13th place last season was a job well done to consolidate after promotion - most fans in the world would have been happy with that. We went into the season almost dead as a club with debt - we came out having finshed half way up the league and debt free - last season on that basis was our most successful since the Premier season !!! What proven track record does Ling have ? Sturrock yes - but Ling ? 5 years in management and 1 promotion from the bottom division. Played 218 games - won 82, lost 74 - Hardly the stuff of legends is it ???
hello mate hows things. YOU CANT STOP BEING NASTY CAN YA?
Posted by: STFC-Manila, Philippines on 12:29am Wed 23 Jul 08
[quote][bold]paul[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]STFC-Manila[/bold] wrote: Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........[/quote] stfc manila, how are you finding it out there. i hae jus come back from working in makati. how did you keep up with the games? watching the champ league was a nightmare as it is to late / early for me.[/quote] Hi Paul - been here over 7 years mate as the Mrs is Filipina. Not a wonderful place but beer is cheap and weather hot! Watching games is ok but as you say its either late night or early morning - or catch up on the replays. I sure do miss getting to the CG to watch the lads play on a Sat afternoon though! Should be back over early Nov for a couple of weeks so will get to take in a few games then :-)
paul wrote:
STFC-Manila wrote: Doesn't anyone else find it strange that we already have 4 scouts that are so say working hard to find us players but we don't appear to be adding any? I hope we aren't paying them on a salary ...........
stfc manila, how are you finding it out there. i hae jus come back from working in makati. how did you keep up with the games? watching the champ league was a nightmare as it is to late / early for me.
Hi Paul - been here over 7 years mate as the Mrs is Filipina. Not a wonderful place but beer is cheap and weather hot! Watching games is ok but as you say its either late night or early morning - or catch up on the replays. I sure do miss getting to the CG to watch the lads play on a Sat afternoon though! Should be back over early Nov for a couple of weeks so will get to take in a few games then :-)
Posted by: Ted, Pewsham on 9:48pm Wed 23 Jul 08
I predict we will be singing "Malpas Malpas give us a wave" by 1st October. You read it here first!
I predict we will be singing "Malpas Malpas give us a wave" by 1st October. You read it here first!
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