Caddis wants extra effort against Brighton (From This Is Swindon Town FC)

the wizard wrote:
Don, I agree, we got away with murder last year and nobody expects a top class finisher in League Two. League One is a completely different proposition however and while Benson will continue to shine he needs a partner who can finish, and sadly Williams isn't that man yet. Hitting the woodwork does not rack up points in the League table, similarly Ritchie needs to be more focused with his final ball, his free kick against Palace was a perfect example. Not being negative but we still need that player with the touch of Austin/Cox and diCanio knows that. The Benson thing has gone all quiet without comment from the club, so it would be nice to think that talks are still ongoing. Anybody know where Kitson went from Pompey, I did hear a whisper that we were talking to his agent a couple of weeks back, perhaps his wages are still high but he is 32 so maybe he would come here, I dunno, a brilliant signing though.

the don69 wrote:
You can have all the effort in the World!but if our finishing is as poor has it has been in all the friendly's!that is our big concern!Goals who can finish and bang a few in!!!!!!!

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Well guys Williams scored 17 times in this very lge last season,i'm sure he will receive a hell of a lot more service with us than with Yeovil so see no need to worry about him putting the ball in the net, if he wasn't getting into scoring positions in the first place it might be different.The other thing is friendlies mean very little in terms of what the season brings past pre-seasons will tell you that. A little patience may be required before we see the real potential of our squad but lets not write them off before a balls kicked for real.Collins and Williams will score goals at this level you can rest assured

Stilloyal wrote:

the wizard wrote: Don, I agree, we got away with murder last year and nobody expects a top class finisher in League Two. League One is a completely different proposition however and while Benson will continue to shine he needs a partner who can finish, and sadly Williams isn't that man yet. Hitting the woodwork does not rack up points in the League table, similarly Ritchie needs to be more focused with his final ball, his free kick against Palace was a perfect example. Not being negative but we still need that player with the touch of Austin/Cox and diCanio knows that. The Benson thing has gone all quiet without comment from the club, so it would be nice to think that talks are still ongoing. Anybody know where Kitson went from Pompey, I did hear a whisper that we were talking to his agent a couple of weeks back, perhaps his wages are still high but he is 32 so maybe he would come here, I dunno, a brilliant signing though.

Think you meant Bostock not Benson Wiz. However as I said yesterday , where do you play him ? Paolo sees him as a second striker so the high goals ratio won't come from him and if you play him in midfield who would you leave out Ferry , Miller ? To be honest IMHO Bostock won't add anything to this team, it's a 20 + striker thats is important.

cowpat wrote:
steve brentford and jam 1, both spot on. better to get missed chances out of the way now and save the goals for the games that matter. as for bostock if you know your footy you know a class act when you see one, and when he was fit bostock looked like the next big thing that spurs thought he was going to be. i hope he comes to us permanently or on loan.

oldandwise wrote:
Couldn't agree more don and again despite being derided yesterday,Connell looked a better prospect than anything we have out there at the moment.IMO !!!

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Well guys Williams scored 17 times in this very lge last season,i'm sure he will receive a hell of a lot more service with us than with Yeovil so see no need to worry about him putting the ball in the net, if he wasn't getting into scoring positions in the first place it might be different.The other thing is friendlies mean very little in terms of what the season brings past pre-seasons will tell you that.
A little patience may be required before we see the real potential of our squad but lets not write them off before a balls kicked for real.Collins and Williams will score goals at this level you can rest assured

EastleazeRed wrote:
Really dont see a problem with scoring goals myself , and a few of you out there need to stop panicking , ok so we lacked a bit in front of goal against palace , but were not going to come up against qualitity sides like that in div 1. Can still see us being one of the leagues top scoring sides next season. Keep the faith !

the don69 wrote:
Yes Steve is right must have a little patience with the new guys,but just because a player scores a few last season,is no guarantee he can repeat it the next!the bees fans had that problem with Donaldson,who banged in over 30 for Crewe,but at Brentford he couldn't hit the ol Barn door!agree with Mike,Coxy or bad boy Charlie would bang a hatfull in for Paolo!!!!!!!

pug ugly wrote:
Can't believe, on the basis of one home friendly, that the moaners are out already. FFS give it a rest

smirg kcab wrote:
Another load of old craap on here again. Glad Williams hit the post 4 times in friendlies as he will score shed loads on his work rate, it will all come together next week I'm sure. Looks pure quality to me, better than anything I thought he would be. Reality children Onwards and upwards

mallorca wrote:
Ys effort is indeed be a must
Yet the lack of goals in the friendlies is a worry,however is early days.
Still feel Conel could have played a part in ths cominf season.
Alas I aint a Football manager before all you lot give me stick.
All I say is I just hope he has got it right.
When you look at comparison to what we spent alst season,most clubs would have done it.Crewe and example as Crawley
So Pdc has to get the finally piece of the puzzel to put it all into place
Now I await the normal garbbage of being slagged off.who gives a sh-t

avo wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Another load of old craap on here again. Glad Williams hit the post 4 times in friendlies as he will score shed loads on his work rate, it will all come together next week I'm sure. Looks pure quality to me, better than anything I thought he would be. Reality children Onwards and upwards

one of your best ever posts. Totally agree

SeanG92 wrote:
People do like a good old moan eh. These are the 'fans; who only turn out to the games like the JPT finals

mike1990 wrote:

SeanG92 wrote:
People do like a good old moan eh. These are the 'fans; who only turn out to the games like the JPT finals

Can't see who the Moarners are Sean?some of us are just stating the facts.that in the pre-season games our finishing is poor and we have missed numerous chances and that Sean is a fact.

the wizard wrote:
Don, I agree, we got away with murder last year and nobody expects a top class finisher in League Two. League One is a completely different proposition however and while Benson will continue to shine he needs a partner who can finish, and sadly Williams isn't that man yet. Hitting the woodwork does not rack up points in the League table, similarly Ritchie needs to be more focused with his final ball, his free kick against Palace was a perfect example. Not being negative but we still need that player with the touch of Austin/Cox and diCanio knows that. The Benson thing has gone all quiet without comment from the club, so it would be nice to think that talks are still ongoing. Anybody know where Kitson went from Pompey, I did hear a whisper that we were talking to his agent a couple of weeks back, perhaps his wages are still high but he is 32 so maybe he would come here, I dunno, a brilliant signing though.

oldandwise wrote:
Couldn't agree more don and again despite being derided yesterday,Connell looked a better prospect than anything we have out there at the moment.IMO !!!

EastleazeRed wrote:
Really dont see a problem with scoring goals myself , and a few of you out there need to stop panicking , ok so we lacked a bit in front of goal against palace , but were not going to come up against qualitity sides like that in div 1. Can still see us being one of the leagues top scoring sides next season. Keep the faith !

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

avo wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Another load of old craap on here again. Glad Williams hit the post 4 times in friendlies as he will score shed loads on his work rate, it will all come together next week I'm sure. Looks pure quality to me, better than anything I thought he would be. Reality children Onwards and upwards

one of your best ever posts. Totally agree

Its you "Swindon" lot always moaning.......South Oxon Reds :) Look forward to catching up in the season Mate.

Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:
I am not sure about Paul Caddis and his claim about extra effort against Brighton next week, but I am sure about the continued mess the Swindon Town F.C. Official website has now become.
What was originally a simple clear and informative website is now an absolute joke, and I do wish the regular Town fans would complain to the Club if they feel the same way as me.
Why on earth change something which was excellent in the first place, and then replace it with this complete shambles.

Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:
I am not sure about Paul Caddis and his claim about extra effort against Brighton next week, but I am sure about the continued mess the Swindon Town F.C. Official website has now become.
What was originally a simple clear and informative website is now an absolute joke, and I do wish the regular Town fans would complain to the Club if they feel the same way as me.
Why on earth change something which was excellent in the first place, and then replace it with this complete shambles.

the wizard wrote:
Q:If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal?

A: Most !

Q: When are you over here next ?

Davidsyrett wrote:

mallorca wrote:
Ys effort is indeed be a must
Yet the lack of goals in the friendlies is a worry,however is early days.
Still feel Conel could have played a part in ths cominf season.
Alas I aint a Football manager before all you lot give me stick.
All I say is I just hope he has got it right.
When you look at comparison to what we spent alst season,most clubs would have done it.Crewe and example as Crawley
So Pdc has to get the finally piece of the puzzel to put it all into place
Now I await the normal garbbage of being slagged off.who gives a sh-t

What that in English!!

Stilloyal wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote: Well guys Williams scored 17 times in this very lge last season,i'm sure he will receive a hell of a lot more service with us than with Yeovil so see no need to worry about him putting the ball in the net, if he wasn't getting into scoring positions in the first place it might be different.The other thing is friendlies mean very little in terms of what the season brings past pre-seasons will tell you that. A little patience may be required before we see the real potential of our squad but lets not write them off before a balls kicked for real.Collins and Williams will score goals at this level you can rest assured

Steve , yep I agree and Benno did well in the short time he was with us . However another prolific striker (if we can find one) would be good for competition. I've cooled on Bostock , not sure if he would / could add anything bearing in mind that we'd have to leave someone out to accomodate him.

red white wrote:
Sir Wes thinks faster than 0.1 seconds!
Ha!

the wizard wrote:
Q:If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal?

A: Most !

Q: When are you over here next ?

LeGod wrote:
Friendly games are no guide to how a teams season is going to pan out and id rather the players got all the rustiness out the way in friendlies and when chances came in the league games they just popped them in the net. pre-season games is just about getting fit and getting the sharpness back and it takes most players a good 5 or 6 games to get their game back on track. Im not worried at all that the strikers didnt score against Palace in fact it probably better we did lose and missed a few chances so at least it tells them they need to be sharper for next week otherwise we will get the same result.

Is that you Lovesey wrote:
What tripe on here today, I have been impressed with both Williams (even before he signed for us) and collins, both move well, both run the line, both can hold the ball and lay it off and both are getting into the positions they need to be in to score goals. I am pretty certain that both will score goals this season, oh and Williams was a free and collins a tribunal fee yet to be set.... Not bad business in my book, we could have paid 500k for Mcdonald or someone like that with no guarantee of goals...

Mondeaux wrote:

the wizard wrote: Q:If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal? A: Most ! Q: When are you over here next ?

Not for a while, but will try to squeeze in a visit before the year is out. A weekend when STFC are at the CG. I owe you a beer or three, so we will have to make a proper occasion of it. I hope that 'er indoors is continuing to improve. Later, buddy.

Oxon-Red wrote:

LeGod wrote:
Friendly games are no guide to how a teams season is going to pan out and id rather the players got all the rustiness out the way in friendlies and when chances came in the league games they just popped them in the net. pre-season games is just about getting fit and getting the sharpness back and it takes most players a good 5 or 6 games to get their game back on track. Im not worried at all that the strikers didnt score against Palace in fact it probably better we did lose and missed a few chances so at least it tells them they need to be sharper for next week otherwise we will get the same result.

Nail on the Head LeGod. Seven new players integrating into a team and the first 5-6 games of the season are no real guide (Ref Crewe last season).

Connell was well liked at CG but he has gone. Mistake ? We will never know but should move on.

Off subject, I have not posted for a while due to watching Olympic football (7 games, Men and Women). Visited Cardiff, Coventry and Wembley over the past couple of weeks and have to say that Cardiff is the best to watch a match. For future reference, I discovered Hatch End as an ideal place to park after Stanmore (where I used to work) was full when we arrived (4 hours before kick-off). The Station Car Park is small but hardly used costs £4.00, is 20 minutes from the M40/M25 and only 6 stops from Wembley Central with no queues after the game !!!!,

Many may not be interested in Olympic football but it has been a real eye-opener, being part of record crowd at Wembley for the Women's final was amazing and the Bronze Medal match I have just returned from was superb, Paolo should have a look at the Korean Striker who scored the 2nd :-).

One positive I can see from the games is the number of families that attended and enjoyed the games, many were possibly their first live game, and I hope these people will want to go again and as a result go and see their local teams.

Now looking forward to Proper football i.e. Town playing and can't wait for the season opener against Brighton.

COYMR

Oi Den! wrote:

the wizard wrote: Q:If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal? A: Most ! Q: When are you over here next ?

There seems to be more relaxation of the rules in shoot-outs than when a pen is taken in regular play.

Wilesy wrote:

Oxon-Red wrote:

LeGod wrote: Friendly games are no guide to how a teams season is going to pan out and id rather the players got all the rustiness out the way in friendlies and when chances came in the league games they just popped them in the net. pre-season games is just about getting fit and getting the sharpness back and it takes most players a good 5 or 6 games to get their game back on track. Im not worried at all that the strikers didnt score against Palace in fact it probably better we did lose and missed a few chances so at least it tells them they need to be sharper for next week otherwise we will get the same result.

Nail on the Head LeGod. Seven new players integrating into a team and the first 5-6 games of the season are no real guide (Ref Crewe last season). Connell was well liked at CG but he has gone. Mistake ? We will never know but should move on. Off subject, I have not posted for a while due to watching Olympic football (7 games, Men and Women). Visited Cardiff, Coventry and Wembley over the past couple of weeks and have to say that Cardiff is the best to watch a match. For future reference, I discovered Hatch End as an ideal place to park after Stanmore (where I used to work) was full when we arrived (4 hours before kick-off). The Station Car Park is small but hardly used costs £4.00, is 20 minutes from the M40/M25 and only 6 stops from Wembley Central with no queues after the game !!!!, Many may not be interested in Olympic football but it has been a real eye-opener, being part of record crowd at Wembley for the Women's final was amazing and the Bronze Medal match I have just returned from was superb, Paolo should have a look at the Korean Striker who scored the 2nd :-). One positive I can see from the games is the number of families that attended and enjoyed the games, many were possibly their first live game, and I hope these people will want to go again and as a result go and see their local teams. Now looking forward to Proper football i.e. Town playing and can't wait for the season opener against Brighton. COYMR

Good post Oxon, I was at Cardiff tonight also, really impressed with the family atmosphere. I parked in Adam Street car park, £5 all day so much cheaper than the NCP's at £16-£18. Was sat by a group of South Korean's, they had a good evening, took plenty of pictures, bought plenty of merch, had a sing-song, enjoyed their tray of steak pies and round of waters one of the group brought up, and got those round them into the spirit. Excellent stuff.

the real Tosh man wrote:
Well. ...error on this site means I haven't been able to get logged in, that's fixed so here goes.

Firstly what a load of sh1te being posted on here. Lack of goals? I think you should review last seasons friendly games . Missing Conell? Do me a favour. Fact is (and I've watched 3 of the friendly games) we've torn sides apart including palace at times and make no mistake they're a decent side. We will score goals no doubt.

My biggest concern is Paolo ’s seemingly opinion that Henville is a better defender than either Flint or Devera, how this glaring mistake is being overlooked by everyone is beyond me. You cannot change a back 4 which had the best defensive rate bar man city last season. My concern is not scoring goals, it's conceding them. I don't like Henville one little bit. He lost the first 4 headers against palace on Tuesday night and put the side in trouble in every occasion. We all know Flint would have won all 4and relieved the pressure instantly.

I think we're looking OK. Miller and Navarro aren't as good as I hoped and I can see another midfielder coming in shortly after the season starts. As per normal, watch this space..

Mondeaux wrote:
Wiz,

I need your expert analysis of this, because |I'm about to go completely off-subject.
With the Olympics and penalty shoot-outs still fresh in most of our heads (je pense), it's cheesing me off (more and more) that the letter of the law is seldom applied to penalty taking.
As I understand it, the goalkeeper is supposed to stand on the goal line and is not allowed to move until the ball is kicked. (Is that right?)
Nowadays, a false-start in Olympic competition, means that a competitor has moved within 0.1 seconds before the gun (on the assumption that the human brain cannot react faster).
If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal?

Davidsyrett wrote:

the real Tosh man wrote:
Well. ...error on this site means I haven't been able to get logged in, that's fixed so here goes.

Firstly what a load of sh1te being posted on here. Lack of goals? I think you should review last seasons friendly games . Missing Conell? Do me a favour. Fact is (and I've watched 3 of the friendly games) we've torn sides apart including palace at times and make no mistake they're a decent side. We will score goals no doubt.

My biggest concern is Paolo ’s seemingly opinion that Henville is a better defender than either Flint or Devera, how this glaring mistake is being overlooked by everyone is beyond me. You cannot change a back 4 which had the best defensive rate bar man city last season. My concern is not scoring goals, it's conceding them. I don't like Henville one little bit. He lost the first 4 headers against palace on Tuesday night and put the side in trouble in every occasion. We all know Flint would have won all 4and relieved the pressure instantly.

I think we're looking OK. Miller and Navarro aren't as good as I hoped and I can see another midfielder coming in shortly after the season starts. As per normal, watch this space..

Cant agree with you on Troy Tosh, the games I have seen he looks far classier player than Flint, For a start he can pass with both feet, Flint struggles with one!! I expect Troy to be a huge hit this season, With another season for Flint to improve I fully expect Flint/Troy CB pairing for our season back in the championship!!.

Wilesy wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

the real Tosh man wrote:
Well. ...error on this site means I haven't been able to get logged in, that's fixed so here goes.

Firstly what a load of sh1te being posted on here. Lack of goals? I think you should review last seasons friendly games . Missing Conell? Do me a favour. Fact is (and I've watched 3 of the friendly games) we've torn sides apart including palace at times and make no mistake they're a decent side. We will score goals no doubt.

My biggest concern is Paolo ’s seemingly opinion that Henville is a better defender than either Flint or Devera, how this glaring mistake is being overlooked by everyone is beyond me. You cannot change a back 4 which had the best defensive rate bar man city last season. My concern is not scoring goals, it's conceding them. I don't like Henville one little bit. He lost the first 4 headers against palace on Tuesday night and put the side in trouble in every occasion. We all know Flint would have won all 4and relieved the pressure instantly.

I think we're looking OK. Miller and Navarro aren't as good as I hoped and I can see another midfielder coming in shortly after the season starts. As per normal, watch this space..

Cant agree with you on Troy Tosh, the games I have seen he looks far classier player than Flint, For a start he can pass with both feet, Flint struggles with one!! I expect Troy to be a huge hit this season, With another season for Flint to improve I fully expect Flint/Troy CB pairing for our season back in the championship!!.

It's an interesting one - which 2 centre backs to play. Flint clearly the best header of the ball but the poorest on the deck, Macca best on deck and good surging runs, but poorest in the air. I've only seen him once but Troy looks OK on the deck but not as good as Macca, and OK in the air but not as good as Flint.

Tough one!

avo wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Another load of old craap on here again. Glad Williams hit the post 4 times in friendlies as he will score shed loads on his work rate, it will all come together next week I'm sure. Looks pure quality to me, better than anything I thought he would be. Reality children Onwards and upwards

one of your best ever posts. Totally agree

ScottLeitch wrote:
Viola

Stilloyal wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

the wizard wrote: Q:If this were applied to penalties (and we do have the technology(. How many "brilliant saves", would be deemed illegal? A: Most ! Q: When are you over here next ?

There seems to be more relaxation of the rules in shoot-outs than when a pen is taken in regular play.

With penalties under the new ruling the keeper can move left or right but not forward. This rule has been in force for maybe 5 / 6 years now.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:
A few pre-season games and now the new strikers are not "cutting" it.....Are people simply bored or really concerned ?

Why don't you wait until at least 10 Div 1 games and then make this point.
As if you have seen enough already to make such judgement.

For me I have seen the forwards holding the ball well, running into channels and finding space from yes a few friendlies.

Enough to keep me happy.
Goals I am sure will come.......Relax we are going to have another good season.

Get over Connell and remember the open goals missed at Wimbledon away and Rovers at home just a few examples. I for one are not slagging off Connell as he done well for us but get it into perspective and move on.
How many goals has Connell scored in Division 1 ? - Now put your trust and support into the new boys and you know it might just work out for you !!

COYR'ds.

NEWBURYREDS wrote:
Was Hartlepools thrashing good or bad for us y/day

Davethered wrote:
Has anyone else had a problem with this website , for the past two day's it keeps freezing when I first log on

the real Tosh man wrote:

Wilesy wrote:

Davidsyrett wrote:

the real Tosh man wrote:
Well. ...error on this site means I haven't been able to get logged in, that's fixed so here goes.

Firstly what a load of sh1te being posted on here. Lack of goals? I think you should review last seasons friendly games . Missing Conell? Do me a favour. Fact is (and I've watched 3 of the friendly games) we've torn sides apart including palace at times and make no mistake they're a decent side. We will score goals no doubt.

My biggest concern is Paolo ’s seemingly opinion that Henville is a better defender than either Flint or Devera, how this glaring mistake is being overlooked by everyone is beyond me. You cannot change a back 4 which had the best defensive rate bar man city last season. My concern is not scoring goals, it's conceding them. I don't like Henville one little bit. He lost the first 4 headers against palace on Tuesday night and put the side in trouble in every occasion. We all know Flint would have won all 4and relieved the pressure instantly.

I think we're looking OK. Miller and Navarro aren't as good as I hoped and I can see another midfielder coming in shortly after the season starts. As per normal, watch this space..

Cant agree with you on Troy Tosh, the games I have seen he looks far classier player than Flint, For a start he can pass with both feet, Flint struggles with one!! I expect Troy to be a huge hit this season, With another season for Flint to improve I fully expect Flint/Troy CB pairing for our season back in the championship!!.

It's an interesting one - which 2 centre backs to play. Flint clearly the best header of the ball but the poorest on the deck, Macca best on deck and good surging runs, but poorest in the air. I've only seen him once but Troy looks OK on the deck but not as good as Macca, and OK in the air but not as good as Flint.

Tough one!

You almost prove my point exactly. Maca does the things on the deck, flint does the stuff in the air. That makes Henville unemployed!

Wilesy wrote:
In my eyes at least one any teams back four should be good enough to win 90% of headers, ie Flint. Caddis and Macca have other attributes, heading the ball is their weakest skill. If we play Macca at centre back, the other centre back doesn't need to worry about tricks and pin-point passes, just clear the ball, and pass it either side to those who can. Paolo is clearly leaning towards Troy and Macca judging by pre-season, time will tell if that is a good choice. Flint plus one for me.