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SWINDON TOWN: Bostock back as a permanent fixture?
5:30am Saturday 14th July 2012 in Headlines By Sam Morshead
BACK FOR GOOD?: John Bostock
JOHN Bostock could be available on a permanent deal during the close-season, according to Swindon Town’s interim chairman Jeremy Wray.
The Tottenham midfielder, who impressed during a six-week loan spell with the Robins towards the back end of last term, remains one of Town boss Paolo Di Canio’s main transfer targets as he builds a squad capable of challenging for promotion from League One.
Originally it appeared as though Swindon would be looking to bring Bostock to Wiltshire on a long-term temporary deal this summer, but Wray has now hinted that purchasing the 20-year-old may well be an option.
“His is a slightly different situation – whether he comes out on loan, whether he’s now available on a permanent point of view,” he told the Advertiser.
“I think that (a permanent move) is a possibility as one of the ways around it. We’ll look at that and what that entails and it’s still very much in the mix.”
However, Wray stressed that Town would not be rushing through any negotiations in the next few days.
On Wednesday he revealed that Swindon are happy to play the waiting game in the transfer market, with Di Canio keen to hold off for another fortnight before committing to any further spending.
And Wray emphasised that the club would employ the same tactics in the case of Bostock.
“He offers something slightly different and I don’t think the situation is any different,” he said.
“I think Paolo just wants a bit more time to assess overall where he specifically needs people.
“I know that John Bostock is high on his list that he’s keen on but we’ll just give him a couple of days from when we get back and assess him then.”
Meanwhile, Town fly back from their pre-season tour of Italy today. The squad were set to depart Verona airport just before midday, and were due to arrive at London Gatwick at lunchtime.
Comments(80)
grove red
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6:20am Sat 14 Jul 12
tractorski-red wrote:agree with all above cant wait for season to start. We keep being linked to a mr h kewell is this going to be the blow your socks of signing??? Well done to all board members for all you have done for our club.
What a Pre-season this is, to possibly get Bostock in on a permanent deal would be the icing on the cake. I like the way it is going at the moment and it seems there is a god team spirit in the camp, fortunately John knows most of the team so settling in will not take too long.
M&S shares will be going up soon with the amount of socks that I keep losing by being BLOWN OFF.
Absolutely loving the Board and PDC bringing the good times back to our fantastic club. Can't wait for the season to start, bets are going on.
COYR's
WHEN CAN I HAVE MY SEASON TICKET???
matt69andover
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6:26am Sat 14 Jul 12
smirg kcab
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7:31am Sat 14 Jul 12
grove red wrote:all good things to thee who waits
tractorski-red wrote: What a Pre-season this is, to possibly get Bostock in on a permanent deal would be the icing on the cake. I like the way it is going at the moment and it seems there is a god team spirit in the camp, fortunately John knows most of the team so settling in will not take too long. M&S shares will be going up soon with the amount of socks that I keep losing by being BLOWN OFF. Absolutely loving the Board and PDC bringing the good times back to our fantastic club. Can't wait for the season to start, bets are going on. COYR'sagree with all above cant wait for season to start. We keep being linked to a mr h kewell is this going to be the blow your socks of signing??? Well done to all board members for all you have done for our club. WHEN CAN I HAVE MY SEASON TICKET???
onwards and upwards
kewell report on sky, linked by the sun,so no chance
Not so Smart Roger
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7:39am Sat 14 Jul 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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7:54am Sat 14 Jul 12
Whilst most of us rate him, you need to remember he has been moved from pillar to post out on loan and certainly at Wednesday played in a variety of positions.
Extremely optimistic about the season. Superb stuff.
Not so Smart Roger
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8:12am Sat 14 Jul 12
dreamofacleansheet2 wrote:Wish I was like you, Cleansheet2. When we were 5-0 up in the final game of last season, I was still biting my nails believing we needed one more to be sure!
No so Smart Roger try and be optimistic. I've long since thought we'd get him permanently if not now then in January a la Sir Wes as he's only a year left on his contract.
Whilst most of us rate him, you need to remember he has been moved from pillar to post out on loan and certainly at Wednesday played in a variety of positions.
Extremely optimistic about the season. Superb stuff.
CraftyPig
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8:23am Sat 14 Jul 12
Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently.
Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!
Kingseleven
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8:35am Sat 14 Jul 12
CraftyPig wrote:Hmm Ruddock, is he still around. Fat useless p##ck !! I'm sure he's related to Steve Evans, maybe a love child. Dark days indeed ? Now we have the bright shining light of the chosen one PDC. Loving his book at the mo, a must read for town fans.
Bostock would be another great addition certainly if Paolo wants him.
Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently.
Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!
Redhouse Red
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8:40am Sat 14 Jul 12
Lovely
Wilesy
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8:45am Sat 14 Jul 12
I agree with Craftypig, really not sure on Kewell, surely his best days are behind him?
smirg kcab
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8:58am Sat 14 Jul 12
Wilesy wrote:h/k voted best ever australian player last week, not a bad c.v, beating the likes of cahill/viduka.
Bostock in the Port Vale game looked to have a magic touch and vision. Would be a great signing and presumably up front would be his position. I agree with Craftypig, really not sure on Kewell, surely his best days are behind him?
what ever the outcome paolo we trust.
onwards and upwards
umpcah
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9:01am Sat 14 Jul 12
Kingseleven wrote:Kewell for Swindon ? Never ! Paolo looks for hungry ambitious players not hasbeens and injury prone players. If Bostock does eventually sign there will be no need to acquire any more outfield players i.m.o.
CraftyPig wrote:Hmm Ruddock, is he still around. Fat useless p##ck !! I'm sure he's related to Steve Evans, maybe a love child. Dark days indeed ? Now we have the bright shining light of the chosen one PDC. Loving his book at the mo, a must read for town fans.
Bostock would be another great addition certainly if Paolo wants him.
Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently.
Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!
the real Tosh man
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9:03am Sat 14 Jul 12
International Robin2
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9:12am Sat 14 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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9:19am Sat 14 Jul 12
umpcah wrote:Sense at last. Kewell will not be at Swindon.
Kingseleven wrote:Kewell for Swindon ? Never ! Paolo looks for hungry ambitious players not hasbeens and injury prone players. If Bostock does eventually sign there will be no need to acquire any more outfield players i.m.o.
CraftyPig wrote:Hmm Ruddock, is he still around. Fat useless p##ck !! I'm sure he's related to Steve Evans, maybe a love child. Dark days indeed ? Now we have the bright shining light of the chosen one PDC. Loving his book at the mo, a must read for town fans.
Bostock would be another great addition certainly if Paolo wants him.
Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently.
Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!
jam1
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9:24am Sat 14 Jul 12
CraftyPig
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9:33am Sat 14 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:That's the key point. I doubt many would dispute his credentials but ihe is at the wrong stage of his career for us.
umpcah wrote:Sense at last. Kewell will not be at Swindon.
Kingseleven wrote:Kewell for Swindon ? Never ! Paolo looks for hungry ambitious players not hasbeens and injury prone players. If Bostock does eventually sign there will be no need to acquire any more outfield players i.m.o.
CraftyPig wrote:Hmm Ruddock, is he still around. Fat useless p##ck !! I'm sure he's related to Steve Evans, maybe a love child. Dark days indeed ? Now we have the bright shining light of the chosen one PDC. Loving his book at the mo, a must read for town fans.
Bostock would be another great addition certainly if Paolo wants him.
Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently.
Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!
Presumably he wouldn't be cheap either when you consider wages and that Holmes was rumoured to get £100k signing on fee. I think that money would be better invested in Wes, Rooney or Flint type players.
Redhouse Red
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9:52am Sat 14 Jul 12
Kewell needs to come back to England for personal reasons
Kewell needs a job
Kewell is a footballer
Kewell looks to be part of best team he can
Kewell realises that is Swindon
Kewell keen to join town
Dicanio says no thanks !!!
stfcknowitall
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10:01am Sat 14 Jul 12
jam1
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10:04am Sat 14 Jul 12
dreamofacleansheet2
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10:04am Sat 14 Jul 12
the wizard
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10:11am Sat 14 Jul 12
Forget Kewell, he just doesn't fit in the jig saw, and year on year, has probably never been as fit as PDC was.
Some of the £2M has already been spent, but I dare say we could buy Bostock as long as we accept the inevitable sell-on clause that he will attract.
rockdog
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10:13am Sat 14 Jul 12
the wizard
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10:31am Sat 14 Jul 12
rockdog wrote:I agree, but even SKY Sports are linking him now. I hope not.
Harry Kewell? No Way!!! Avoid at all costs!!!
ciclosporindorset
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10:47am Sat 14 Jul 12
the wizard
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10:57am Sat 14 Jul 12
ciclosporindorset wrote:It will be down to Bostock to make the choice, and my understanding is, that he was very happy in the short time he was here. As usual time will tell, and that old STFC virtue of patience yet once more. I hope we don't end up saying, "he was one that got away".
Me too Wiz. I dont feel there is anything in this one - news reporters report of what other news reporters say. Lazy journalism at its worst IMO. We certainly would not want Kewell and Bostock and Bostock is the outstanding possibility for me. The trouble is..... now its out in the open ref. permanent deal there will be other clubs interested and I feel the chances of getting him are now much diminished. I am not a betting man but I would put the sale odds on Bostock coming on a permanent deal to stfc winning League 1. ie double digits against.
Just been told we are on flood warning, again, so sand bags it is.
TheDibbs
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11:01am Sat 14 Jul 12
London Red
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11:19am Sat 14 Jul 12
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PdC said if a player is fit enough and has the hunger and desire it doesn't matter how old they are - as you can't buy experience
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Kewell is certainly experienced!
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If it is just rumours so be it as our squad is pretty good as it is
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If it is true great - a Champions League winner playing for Swindon
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Bostock on a perm would be great - I always thought Jan would be when we signed him but will take August
the wizard
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11:40am Sat 14 Jul 12
With the greatest respect to Kewell, the only reason he is here is because of illness in the family. At some point that may become a strong distraction to how he performs, and of course no doubting his professionalism, these things tend to take over peoples lives, because they care about the one who is ill. All that pressure plus the pressure here, the club expecting him to perform at his highest level. Somehow it will result in tears, very regrettable for both sides.
I hope his family ills are resolved for the better, and he finds a berth in a club that can cut him some slack when needed, but I can't see that happening here with the clear mandate Wray has given PDC, that would be unfair on all parties concerned. There is more to this situation than just football, sadly.
Ginger-nutz
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11:54am Sat 14 Jul 12
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This guy has played at the very top level for more than 15 years an has always maintained his hunger for the game...
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He can play in 'The Hole' perfectly, and has a tremendous scoring record for an attacking midfielder of circa 1 in 4 throughout his career...
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Fitness is his only concern,but if Paolo believes h can gain a level of fitness, then this boy will certainly deliver the class and vision that Paolo is looking for...
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A real match winner, and a guy who can turn a game with one piece of magic.....Just like Glen used to :)....
ya mums got facial hair
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12:22pm Sat 14 Jul 12
BrisVegas Red
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12:34pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Swindon1984
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12:41pm Sat 14 Jul 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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12:56pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Ginger-nutz wrote:AT LAST.
I don't understand all this Harry Kewell negativity.... . This guy has played at the very top level for more than 15 years an has always maintained his hunger for the game... . He can play in 'The Hole' perfectly, and has a tremendous scoring record for an attacking midfielder of circa 1 in 4 throughout his career... . Fitness is his only concern,but if Paolo believes h can gain a level of fitness, then this boy will certainly deliver the class and vision that Paolo is looking for... . A real match winner, and a guy who can turn a game with one piece of magic.....Just like Glen used to :)....
Some one with sence..
Everwere he has played he has been nothing but class and will give you 100% every game..
To have Harry Kewell as a holding or attacking mid-fielder would be a fantastic option for SWINDON TOWN FC
Ginger-nutz
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1:11pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Swindon1984 wrote:I think paolo may like them both :).....
Hmm, can't see how Kewell would fit in, already having Matt Richie he'd be looked at playing the second striker role, which would go to Bostock in all likelihood if he's signed. Can't see a place for HK. Wages may also be relatively high for a player that may not feature much as well.
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Just give it some thought.... Yes they will both play the same role, but one is the 'old master' and the other the 'young apprentice'.....
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Bostock would learn so much from HK, and I would imagine that Harry would only want a short term deal, as he is only back due to family illness...
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Rotating these twocould be a masterstroke, and if we were a couple of goals behindin a game, then bring 'em both on to give it a real go?.....
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Paolo thinks outside the box at times, and sees the long term benefits also....
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Don't write this story off, because I believe that both is a very strong possibilty, and it would certainly encourage Botock to make the move permanent.
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Kewell playing in league 1 would be a masterstroke by Paolo...
stigger
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1:43pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Wilesy
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2:06pm Sat 14 Jul 12
However I think his wages may be on the high side. I reckon he will end up elsewhere, probably Blackburn - higher division, closer to home and better wages
Wilesy
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2:06pm Sat 14 Jul 12
However I think his wages may be on the high side. I reckon he will end up elsewhere, probably Blackburn - higher division, closer to home and better wages
Ginger-nutz
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2:18pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Wilesy wrote:Wilesy....
I've had a bit of a read up and it sounds like Kewell is still going strong, although wouldn't give us 50 games a season based on past history.
However I think his wages may be on the high side. I reckon he will end up elsewhere, probably Blackburn - higher division, closer to home and better wages
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I think you will find that his permanent home is in Aus...
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He is only here because his mother in law is seriously ill, and she is living in London...
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Practicality says that Swindon is far more convenient than Blackburn or Middlesborough for commuting...
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And although we will not be able to match Boro on wages, I'm sure that Harry would balance up the positives of working within travelling distance to his wife and family (and workin with Paolo), against the additional salary.....
jayden
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2:32pm Sat 14 Jul 12
louiscassius
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3:27pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Wilesy wrote:Hi Buddy,
I've had a bit of a read up and it sounds like Kewell is still going strong, although wouldn't give us 50 games a season based on past history.
However I think his wages may be on the high side. I reckon he will end up elsewhere, probably Blackburn - higher division, closer to home and better wages
I think personally this situation should be well left alone. After experiencing personal issues myself and i suspect everyone else has in some shape of form, then having to produce the goods week in and week out would be to much to ask.....
I personally think he needs a quick fix, and that shouldnt be us........
Harry love ya fella; but move on; we're looking for quality and the long term........
Louis :-)))
red white
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3:59pm Sat 14 Jul 12
jayden wrote:Don't know,but i'm in pre season singing training.
Anyone know how many season tickets have been sold,last time it was 5200 any change?
I'm upping my game for the coming season,to sing even louder! Ha!
jayden
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4:08pm Sat 14 Jul 12
red white wrote:Was your practice song "running up that hill"
jayden wrote:Don't know,but i'm in pre season singing training.
Anyone know how many season tickets have been sold,last time it was 5200 any change?
I'm upping my game for the coming season,to sing even louder! Ha!
jam1
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4:25pm Sat 14 Jul 12
There doesn't appear to be too much coming out of the club on this one, so who knows...
One thing is for sure though, if he does sign, Paolo will have deemed his attitude and fitness to be of the required level and we all know that class is permanent.
oldtownred
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4:30pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Ginger-nutz wrote:My feelings exactly but think it could be one or the other with Bostock or Kewell asked to play the same creative role behind the strikers.
I don't understand all this Harry Kewell negativity....
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This guy has played at the very top level for more than 15 years an has always maintained his hunger for the game...
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He can play in 'The Hole' perfectly, and has a tremendous scoring record for an attacking midfielder of circa 1 in 4 throughout his career...
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Fitness is his only concern,but if Paolo believes h can gain a level of fitness, then this boy will certainly deliver the class and vision that Paolo is looking for...
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A real match winner, and a guy who can turn a game with one piece of magic.....Just like Glen used to :)....
Personally I would prefer HK on a year contract with an option. Seeing is believing and it does seem a bit unrealistic. Only time will tell.
NEWBURYREDS
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4:37pm Sat 14 Jul 12
louiscassius
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5:35pm Sat 14 Jul 12
jam1 wrote:Oh Dear oh Dear.....Yourself..
Quite amusing how all of a sudden a player of the quality and stature of Harry Kewell isn't good enough for some of us! Some people, dear oh dear...
There doesn't appear to be too much coming out of the club on this one, so who knows...
One thing is for sure though, if he does sign, Paolo will have deemed his attitude and fitness to be of the required level and we all know that class is permanent.
How come you get to come on here and slag anyone off for their honest opinions??
You dont have to agree with everyone on here...but coming on here and be-littling them by saying 'Oh dear, oh dear' does you no favours buddy.
I honestly think if he's that much quality why did his contract not get re-newed...and why hasn't he been snapped up by Leeds, Middlesborough, or another southern based Championship Club??
All i'm saying is that the guy's a nice guy....going through some personal stuff...come over here....needs to earn a crust....but i dont think PDC will give anyone an easy ride....
HK....getting beasted....i dont think so, thats all i'm saying....
Louis
NEWBURYREDS
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5:40pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Redhouse Red
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5:49pm Sat 14 Jul 12
NEWBURYREDS wrote:well that's where all retired Swindon players go isn't it....
slightly off subject, Phil smith played 1st half for southend v west ham today
Stratton Red
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6:15pm Sat 14 Jul 12
TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:I hope your wrong, a fit Kewell in L1 would be class.
umpcah wrote:Sense at last. Kewell will not be at Swindon.Kingseleven wrote:Kewell for Swindon ? Never ! Paolo looks for hungry ambitious players not hasbeens and injury prone players. If Bostock does eventually sign there will be no need to acquire any more outfield players i.m.o.CraftyPig wrote: Bostock would be another great addition certainly if Paolo wants him. Kewell on the other hand seems an odd one. Doesn't fit with ethos of the squad even when you consider some of the experience that has been added recently. Also everytime his name is mentioned I get flashbacks to Ruddock and the dark days!!!Hmm Ruddock, is he still around. Fat useless p##ck !! I'm sure he's related to Steve Evans, maybe a love child. Dark days indeed ? Now we have the bright shining light of the chosen one PDC. Loving his book at the mo, a must read for town fans.
red white
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6:54pm Sat 14 Jul 12
jayden wrote:Don't geddit.
red white wrote:Was your practice song "running up that hill"
jayden wrote:Don't know,but i'm in pre season singing training.
Anyone know how many season tickets have been sold,last time it was 5200 any change?
I'm upping my game for the coming season,to sing even louder! Ha!
It's straight in at number 1;
'We're top of the league!'
jam1
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7:47pm Sat 14 Jul 12
louiscassius wrote:Thanks for that... buddy
jam1 wrote: Quite amusing how all of a sudden a player of the quality and stature of Harry Kewell isn't good enough for some of us! Some people, dear oh dear... There doesn't appear to be too much coming out of the club on this one, so who knows... One thing is for sure though, if he does sign, Paolo will have deemed his attitude and fitness to be of the required level and we all know that class is permanent.Oh Dear oh Dear.....Yourself.. How come you get to come on here and slag anyone off for their honest opinions?? You dont have to agree with everyone on here...but coming on here and be-littling them by saying 'Oh dear, oh dear' does you no favours buddy. I honestly think if he's that much quality why did his contract not get re-newed...and why hasn't he been snapped up by Leeds, Middlesborough, or another southern based Championship Club?? All i'm saying is that the guy's a nice guy....going through some personal stuff...come over here....needs to earn a crust....but i dont think PDC will give anyone an easy ride.... HK....getting beasted....i dont think so, thats all i'm saying.... Louis
mallorca
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8:07pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Did hear in Jan Burnley were ken on Rithchie,also
If rumours on HK are kosher would thin MR would finance a few deals.
As said in Jan my neighbour is Director at Burnley Fc and he mentioned this.
He also said C Austin aint going nowhere mind boggles
from a warm 37c at 2100hrs Take care Wiz and regards to all Town fans
London Red
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8:41pm Sat 14 Jul 12
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Wayne Allison left us as his mother was ill and he wanted to be closer to home - that didn't mean Udders got a half hearted player!
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If Kewell sees his life after football is in OZ for good so what!
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He could easily sign on a one year deal (like Miller) and then either retire or return to the A League
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There should be no issue with that
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People are saying he won't be able to cope with his personal issues - let's remember it's his mother in law - so it won't be as hard on him as his own parents
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We should all know first hand how people can carry on through that considering our manager lost both of his own - yet was as professional as they come!
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Didn't take you long to get your Ritchie drum out again then Mallorca!
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Why are the board pumping £2m if Ritchie is being used to finance a move for Kewell or any others?
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Surely that is instead of having to sell him, Caddis or Wes!
the wizard
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9:04pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Now, this nlittle phrase of yours is a tad naughty to say the least, and I thought better of you,
People are saying he won't be able to cope with his personal issues - let's remember it's his mother in law - so it won't be as hard on him as his own parents
Now that just depends on the lady in question, and how is wife is surely, and that WILL have an effect on his performance. I thought you of all people were a bit more "PC" on that front. Perhaps again the dreaded "written word" not coming out as perhaps intended. If the situation warrants them moving back here, then its serious. They have my best wishes and blessings whether he comes here or not.
the wizard
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9:14pm Sat 14 Jul 12
mallorca wrote:Mallorca, you old Scally-Wag.
Hi Wizard allOK?
Did hear in Jan Burnley were ken on Rithchie,also
If rumours on HK are kosher would thin MR would finance a few deals.
As said in Jan my neighbour is Director at Burnley Fc and he mentioned this.
He also said C Austin aint going nowhere mind boggles
from a warm 37c at 2100hrs Take care Wiz and regards to all Town fans
Yeh, yeh, yeh, go on, rub it in. Its hardly stopped all day, and I actually put the heating on this morning as everything was beginning to get that damp odour about it. A quick blast and now back to normal. Like a dirty spring day.
I have seen here and there on the more reputable sites that Austin may be going to 'uddersfield. Then again the ink aint on the paper just yet. I also think Wray will be careful as he is still paying the cost of letting his boy have a handful of sweets out of every jar in the shop last summer, hence the £2M. An informed whisper told me, a lot of one half of that has already been accounted for, hence the summit meeting etc.
More intrestingly is the £4M budget for this season, now how that is being split up nobody knows as yet but I dare say some here will want to put their slant to it, and why not.
That cool in my Utility tonight, I don't even have to cool the beer, lol !!!
Keep taking the tablets and that sunshine and have some for all of us while you are at it. Good man.
the wizard
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9:49pm Sat 14 Jul 12
Their chairman has walked and the "owner" has taken over, and he's got his RFC side in there as well.
No ambition as the ground will be a disaster, remember Stockport a couple of years back !! game cancelled at the last minute.
HAR!!!! more fun to come at The Pox then, forever in our shadow.
mikek
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9:55pm Sat 14 Jul 12
louiscassius
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11:53pm Sat 14 Jul 12
jam1 wrote:My pleasure anytime matey...
louiscassius wrote:Thanks for that... buddy
jam1 wrote: Quite amusing how all of a sudden a player of the quality and stature of Harry Kewell isn't good enough for some of us! Some people, dear oh dear... There doesn't appear to be too much coming out of the club on this one, so who knows... One thing is for sure though, if he does sign, Paolo will have deemed his attitude and fitness to be of the required level and we all know that class is permanent.Oh Dear oh Dear.....Yourself.. How come you get to come on here and slag anyone off for their honest opinions?? You dont have to agree with everyone on here...but coming on here and be-littling them by saying 'Oh dear, oh dear' does you no favours buddy. I honestly think if he's that much quality why did his contract not get re-newed...and why hasn't he been snapped up by Leeds, Middlesborough, or another southern based Championship Club?? All i'm saying is that the guy's a nice guy....going through some personal stuff...come over here....needs to earn a crust....but i dont think PDC will give anyone an easy ride.... HK....getting beasted....i dont think so, thats all i'm saying.... Louis
Louis :-)
London Red
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7:00am Sun 15 Jul 12
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I also have no issue with what I said
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I get on well with my in-laws and when my mother in law was rushed to hospital and it was touch and go I was concerned for her, my wife and her family
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However, those feelings were not the same as when I rushed to hospital when my grandma was in a similar situation as she is my blood
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It's like empathy and sympathy if you like
Redhouse Red
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7:38am Sun 15 Jul 12
mikek wrote:Doh!! Better get mine back out of my kids play box then!!!
Season tickets are available end of July beginning of August folks and they said they are a little late this season but it is very important to keep your cards from last season as your new season ticket is in fact just a new booklet and you put last seasons plastic card in it. The card is the important bit and will be loaded for the new season so lets hope everyone has kept theirs.
ya mums got facial hair
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8:56am Sun 15 Jul 12
London Red
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Good player that is for sure
ya mums got facial hair
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9:53am Sun 15 Jul 12
London Red wrote:London
Think we missed the boat on James Henry - he has just signed a new deal at Millwall :)
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Good player that is for sure
Thierry not james
Pull yourself together
ciclosporindorset
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11:17am Sun 15 Jul 12
red white
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12:27pm Sun 15 Jul 12
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eastern red
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12:56pm Sun 15 Jul 12
London Red
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1:11pm Sun 15 Jul 12
London Red
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1:14pm Sun 15 Jul 12
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After all only one person can ever answer that question - Harry himself
the don69
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1:51pm Sun 15 Jul 12
eastern red wrote:If they pay silly money eastern,they can feed away!every player has a price(wack up the price Paolo or they know what they can do!on another subject,Hoddle is the red hot favourite to get the Forrest job?????
Rumours in East Anglia that Norwich are in for Flint. Let's face it the big fish lower down the pond ( swindon, bournemouth etc) have done thier feeding, now it's time for the even bigger fish to feed up. We have had all the good news in the early part of the close season, we should now be prepared for the attacks from above.
Oxon-Red
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2:06pm Sun 15 Jul 12
ciclosporindorset wrote:Not sure regarding HK. I don't doubt his ability but I think we have a lot of decent options up front already.
The question around Kewells motives is interesting. If accept if he is fit. I accept if he has class. I accept if he wants to play football in the UK and he has inner drive and determination. Paolo of course ants more. Once the season starts basically he wants a player to play football and shut out everything else in their lives. Little free time and total focus on the goal of promotion. This is the unanswered question for me - would Kewell want to shut out the reason he is in the UK. Maybe he can maybe he cant. There lies the judgement.
I would prefer to see cover at the back, an older experienced player at the back.
COYMR
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2:08pm Sun 15 Jul 12
We're top of the league!
Vocal training in progress.
didntshedoswell
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3:29pm Sun 15 Jul 12
London Red
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4:33pm Sun 15 Jul 12
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That is why we missed out on Parkin, Fallon and Jukebox
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Reading made a massive amount off Cox as we made around 1.4m on the initial fee - so their 40% was about 600k
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If we sold him for the rumoured 1.6m that is only 400k profit at 2m
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So 20% is only 80k or 25% is 100k
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Would Burnley even sell for say 300k profit after our sell-on?
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We would need him to be sold for 3m plus to really get anything from a sell-on (300-375k)
jayden
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6:25pm Sun 15 Jul 12
bradley red 1
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7:04pm Sun 15 Jul 12
DarrenSTFCRomain
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bradley red 1 wrote:And Barnard from southampton
With regards to those doubting the harry kewell rumour i have heard that this is more than likely to come off!! swindon splashing the cash and are serious of going for promotion again next season also expect a goalkeeper within the next few days!
old town robin
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8:40pm Sun 15 Jul 12
DarrenSTFCRomain wrote:interesting from both posters, I await Sammy's comments to confirm if there is any REAL interest, but both would be seem to be good for us, IF there is any substance to the rumours.
bradley red 1 wrote:And Barnard from southampton
With regards to those doubting the harry kewell rumour i have heard that this is more than likely to come off!! swindon splashing the cash and are serious of going for promotion again next season also expect a goalkeeper within the next few days!
Mondeaux
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5:49pm Wed 18 Jul 12
louiscassius wrote:HK getting "beasted" (sic)?
jam1 wrote:Oh Dear oh Dear.....Yourself..
Quite amusing how all of a sudden a player of the quality and stature of Harry Kewell isn't good enough for some of us! Some people, dear oh dear...
There doesn't appear to be too much coming out of the club on this one, so who knows...
One thing is for sure though, if he does sign, Paolo will have deemed his attitude and fitness to be of the required level and we all know that class is permanent.
How come you get to come on here and slag anyone off for their honest opinions??
You dont have to agree with everyone on here...but coming on here and be-littling them by saying 'Oh dear, oh dear' does you no favours buddy.
I honestly think if he's that much quality why did his contract not get re-newed...and why hasn't he been snapped up by Leeds, Middlesborough, or another southern based Championship Club??
All i'm saying is that the guy's a nice guy....going through some personal stuff...come over here....needs to earn a crust....but i dont think PDC will give anyone an easy ride....
HK....getting beasted....i dont think so, thats all i'm saying....
Louis
Does that mean he likes to be tackled from behind?
tractorski-red says...
6:01am Sat 14 Jul 12
M&S shares will be going up soon with the amount of socks that I keep losing by being BLOWN OFF.
Absolutely loving the Board and PDC bringing the good times back to our fantastic club. Can't wait for the season to start, bets are going on.
COYR's