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SWINDON TOWN: Wilson 'confident' of further signings
7:00am Wednesday 8th July 2009
DANNY Wilson has revealed he fought off several other clubs to land new winger Alan O’Brien - and immediately set his sights on further captures before Swindon depart on their pre-season tour.
Twenty-four-year-old O’Brien completed his switch to the County Ground on Monday night, penning a two-year-deal.
He will travel to Austria on Saturday with the rest of Town’s squad for their week-long training camp in Kaprun, and Wilson is hopeful there could be more fresh faces on the flight out of Gatwick.
“I’m confident,” said the Town boss, on the possibility of sealing a new signing ahead of the weekend.
“We will see another two or three in the next week or two weeks - maybe even more than that. Let’s hope that is the case. It’s easy to talk about it, but doing it is the hardest part.
“These things tend to either go very quickly and you get your man, or they are long and drawn out.
“Unfortunately we have had to wait a little bit longer than we would have wanted (to sign O’Brien), because he was still under contract with Hibs so that had to be sorted out. But thankfully it’s now come to the situation where we have been able to sign him, so that is fantastic.
“There were others after him and all the targets we have so far there have been other sides sniffing around, which makes it more difficult.
“It is players’ prerogative to look and listen to other clubs. It becomes a bit frustrating at times because you know they could possibly go somewhere else, but that’s the chance you’ve got to take sometimes.
“You just hope you’ve pitched your own position as best as you possibly can, and hope that is enough to get them to come in.”
Having signed a player with five international caps to his name as well as top flight experience in England and Scotland, Wilson believes Swindon could have a League One star on their books for next season.
However, the manager insists O’Brien is under no additional pressure to perform, despite his impressive CV.
“More than anything it is important to put an arm around his shoulder,” said Wilson of the former Newcastle and Hibernian man.
“He’s a confidence player and one of those who wants people to believe in him.
“The more games he plays and the better he gets on, people will believe in him and that will bring out the best in him. And we are hoping that will be the case.
“There’s no pressure on the boy, not at all. We are building a squad here, hopefully full of quality players.
“There will be personal pressure because they all want to do well, but there is no other pressure as we want them to try and maximise their abilities.
“Hopefully if he can play as well as we know he can play, and on a consistent basis, then we will have a real player on our hands.”
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umpcah, Chippenham says...
8:01am Wed 8 Jul 09
duncan shearer wrote:I think most of us have a similar good feeling about next season. Danny`s rebuilding is interesting to follow but it`s the acquisition of a central striker that we`re all nervously waiting for ! If he gets his chosen man I reckon all will go well for the Town next season even if it`s tough league to compete in.
this time last year we were listening to malpas gabble on about bllks, wilson is so much more professional and in touch wih the fans. i got a realy good feeling about this season. COME ON........
STFC Tony, Swindon says...
8:43am Wed 8 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:Agree with that! I am liking the signings that we have made so far and when we get that striker in we would have acquired a new core to the team, new GK, CB, midfielder and striker.
duncan shearer wrote: this time last year we were listening to malpas gabble on about bllks, wilson is so much more professional and in touch wih the fans. i got a realy good feeling about this season. COME ON........I think most of us have a similar good feeling about next season. Danny`s rebuilding is interesting to follow but it`s the acquisition of a central striker that we`re all nervously waiting for ! If he gets his chosen man I reckon all will go well for the Town next season even if it`s tough league to compete in.
i think 2 new strikers and a couple of full backs and we will be ready. Cannot wait for next season!! I would advise anyone who hasn't done so to go out and get a season ticket because i have a feeling that this season may well intice you to go to most games anyway!
Highworth red, Highworth says...
8:45am Wed 8 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:Agreed, two decent strikers needed I think, although I'm sure Danny is on the case. Some think a midfieldfer is needed, but I'm confident the quality of Timlin and Easton will shine through in that department.
duncan shearer wrote: this time last year we were listening to malpas gabble on about bllks, wilson is so much more professional and in touch wih the fans. i got a realy good feeling about this season. COME ON........I think most of us have a similar good feeling about next season. Danny`s rebuilding is interesting to follow but it`s the acquisition of a central striker that we`re all nervously waiting for ! If he gets his chosen man I reckon all will go well for the Town next season even if it`s tough league to compete in.
Disdain, Swindon says...
8:52am Wed 8 Jul 09
If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.
mikek, Swindon says...
9:06am Wed 8 Jul 09
Swindon Till I Die, Swindon says...
9:07am Wed 8 Jul 09
Disdain wrote:The thing is, that a lot of fans expect us to be signing a player every day, at the value of £500k+ each.
DW is so professional, he is a big draw to players wanting to come.
If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.
umpcah, Chippenham says...
9:07am Wed 8 Jul 09
Disdain wrote:I think we can all agree that the Town now has a professional manager. AF must surely have learnt from last season`s dismal experience. TOTAL = better times ahead, we hope ! The club has not released the number of season tickets now sold but which comes first ? Shop Window or Season Tickets ? Team rebuilding is underway but confidence could still be under par with many lukewarm fans.
DW is so professional, he is a big draw to players wanting to come. If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.
mikek, Swindon says...
9:14am Wed 8 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:Hi umpcah, I picked up my Season tickets on Monday and asked how many had been sold and it was around 4,200 with 62 snapped up on that fun day recently. Not bad considering the credit squeeze and all that went on last season. I do believe as you say we have one hell of a manager now and certainly a good coaching team at long last so things certainly look better for this season.
Disdain wrote: DW is so professional, he is a big draw to players wanting to come. If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.I think we can all agree that the Town now has a professional manager. AF must surely have learnt from last season`s dismal experience. TOTAL = better times ahead, we hope ! The club has not released the number of season tickets now sold but which comes first ? Shop Window or Season Tickets ? Team rebuilding is underway but confidence could still be under par with many lukewarm fans.
umpcah, Chippenham says...
9:21am Wed 8 Jul 09
mikek wrote:Hi Mike. I hope you`re not getting too excited ! Thanks for that info.
umpcah wrote:Hi umpcah, I picked up my Season tickets on Monday and asked how many had been sold and it was around 4,200 with 62 snapped up on that fun day recently. Not bad considering the credit squeeze and all that went on last season. I do believe as you say we have one hell of a manager now and certainly a good coaching team at long last so things certainly look better for this season.Disdain wrote: DW is so professional, he is a big draw to players wanting to come. If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.I think we can all agree that the Town now has a professional manager. AF must surely have learnt from last season`s dismal experience. TOTAL = better times ahead, we hope ! The club has not released the number of season tickets now sold but which comes first ? Shop Window or Season Tickets ? Team rebuilding is underway but confidence could still be under par with many lukewarm fans.
stfc_tom, swindon says...
9:51am Wed 8 Jul 09
umpcah, Chippenham says...
10:03am Wed 8 Jul 09
stfc_tom wrote:The lads are off to Austria on Saturday so Danny will want to get as many of his signings in done this week if possible.
Good read on the O/S from DW. Read what you want into it but it sounds like maybe we have offered decent cash deals for players and strikers etc. It will be interesting to see how the week pans out.
umpcah, Chippenham says...
10:19am Wed 8 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:It will be interesting to see who is omitted from the Austrian trip. Jerel ? Casal ?
stfc_tom wrote: Good read on the O/S from DW. Read what you want into it but it sounds like maybe we have offered decent cash deals for players and strikers etc. It will be interesting to see how the week pans out.The lads are off to Austria on Saturday so Danny will want to get as many of his signings in done this week if possible.
red and white dynamite, Cirencester says...
10:30am Wed 8 Jul 09
any info on who we may be getting in?? i've heard billy sharpe from shefield united.... that would be an awesome signing
avo, swindon says...
10:46am Wed 8 Jul 09
well done so far DW
townend1969, devizes says...
10:48am Wed 8 Jul 09
stfc_tom, swindon says...
11:25am Wed 8 Jul 09
townend1969 wrote:Why not? He started at scunthorpe who I think are a smaller club than ours and he has hardly been prolific in the CCC for any club. A bit like Sam Parkin without the injuries. Look where he is now. Prob not likely due to wages he's on now but he may be willing to drop back to league 1? Anything is possible. Look where Michale Owen is now for example. Ruud Van Nistleroy is apparrently available for £1.5m. We could use the Cox money to go after him lol...
billy sharp isnt going to come here
mdixon77, London says...
11:31am Wed 8 Jul 09
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
11:37am Wed 8 Jul 09
mdixon77 wrote:Good rumour that and just about feasible!
Some good old fashioned gossip, froma a friend of a friend..... Nathan Delfouneso from Villa on a season long loan!?
avo, swindon says...
11:53am Wed 8 Jul 09
Tite_Fitt wrote:Would be an excellent signing but highly unlikely given that O'Neill told Warnock he had not a prayer of taking him on loan.
mdixon77 wrote: Some good old fashioned gossip, froma a friend of a friend..... Nathan Delfouneso from Villa on a season long loan!?Good rumour that and just about feasible!
Villa's young player of the season last year and several 1st team appearances to boot, so very very doubtful. But we can all dream.....
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
1:17pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Is that you Lovesey, Swindon says...
1:36pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Is that you Lovesey, Swindon says...
1:43pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Tite_Fitt wrote:Nah I quite like the kit, we can pretend to be the mighty bayern !!!
On a different matter. Anyone agree with me that the new home shirt is spoilt by the stupid horizontal white curving stripe at the top and bottom of the shirt. Hope it disappears from the away kit. Wonder why they didn't give fans a chance to vote on different designs?
STFC Tony, Swindon says...
2:36pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Tite_Fitt wrote:I actually really like it! It look slike a premier league kit rather than league one.
On a different matter. Anyone agree with me that the new home shirt is spoilt by the stupid horizontal white curving stripe at the top and bottom of the shirt. Hope it disappears from the away kit. Wonder why they didn't give fans a chance to vote on different designs?
Old-Stager, Hilperton, Hilperton says...
2:51pm Wed 8 Jul 09
I think it is terrible !
Townend Romain, swindon says...
6:55pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Swindon Till I Die wrote:FAIRPLAY 2YA STID..
Disdain wrote: DW is so professional, he is a big draw to players wanting to come. If only the fans would show some support, we should be selling 5000+ season tickets at least.The thing is, that a lot of fans expect us to be signing a player every day, at the value of £500k+ each.
You allways SLAG off the town fans.and saying we wont player every day, at the value of £500k+ each...
VERY STRANGE MATE,,but then again mate it would be nice to have a brand new team as the one we have had lately has been rather shat?
Danny Wilson is hoping for more new signings soon
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duncan shearer, parksouth says...
7:36am Wed 8 Jul 09