Jordan Pavett and Mark Scott have both reiterated their desires to do well for Swindon Town in the upcoming campaign.
It's hoped that Jordan will play some part of pre-season, with Mark hopefully getting game time in the Cirencester Town and Swindon Supermarine friendlies.
No more news on definite players coming in, hopefully movement will take place this week.
The latest names to be linked with Swindon Town are ex-Chelsea and Notts County full-back Jon Harley, ex-Northampton Town midfielder Abdul Osman, Lancaster City hot-shot utility man Alex Kenyon, ex-Shrewsbury Town defender Kelvin Langmead, ex-Rochdale goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams, ex-Tranmere Rovers midfielder Bas Savage, ccurrent Southend United full-back Chris Barker, current Walsall goalkeeper Jimmy Walker, current Wrexham goalkeeper Chris Maxwell, ex-Barnet striker Tresor Kandol and ex-Watford defender Matt Sadler. Looks like the silly season has started on the rumours front!
Monday, 6 June 2011
Sunday, 5 June 2011
First Signing Imminent?
According to the Swindon Advertiser, we will soon be seeing the first new face of the Paolo Di Canio revolution at The County Ground.
Paolo has, apparently, been trying to entice three young Italian players to Wiltshire - so it remains to be seen if one of these will be among the new arrivals.
Whoever we sign, they must be committed towards fighting hard to get Swindon back into League 1 at the earliest possible opportunity.
Paolo has, apparently, been trying to entice three young Italian players to Wiltshire - so it remains to be seen if one of these will be among the new arrivals.
Whoever we sign, they must be committed towards fighting hard to get Swindon back into League 1 at the earliest possible opportunity.
McGovern Free Transfered
John-Paul McGovern has been free transfer listed by the club, according to the GiveMeFootball.com website.
John-Paul was one of the better players last season, but wants to stay in League 1 and possibly move back north.
Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Hartlepool United are said to be interested in acquiring him.
Meanwhile, the Harry Kane rumours are hotting up. We would do well to get this young striker on a season loan, and with transfer targets being missed we have to get new players in soon.
Vincent Pericard is reported to have agreed a deal with a League 1 side, so good luck to him.
Phil Smith has been the subject of bids by Barnet and former club Crawley Town, but whether or not he would move to Underhill or The Broadfield Stadium remains to be seen.
Mark Howard is reported to be interested in joining Swindon Town, having moved back south from Aberdeen recently after six years in Scotland.
More transfer news as/when I get it.
John-Paul was one of the better players last season, but wants to stay in League 1 and possibly move back north.
Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Hartlepool United are said to be interested in acquiring him.
Meanwhile, the Harry Kane rumours are hotting up. We would do well to get this young striker on a season loan, and with transfer targets being missed we have to get new players in soon.
Vincent Pericard is reported to have agreed a deal with a League 1 side, so good luck to him.
Phil Smith has been the subject of bids by Barnet and former club Crawley Town, but whether or not he would move to Underhill or The Broadfield Stadium remains to be seen.
Mark Howard is reported to be interested in joining Swindon Town, having moved back south from Aberdeen recently after six years in Scotland.
More transfer news as/when I get it.
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Douglas & Pericard Next To Leave?
As Paolo Di Canio looks to rebuild the Swindon Town squad, it is becoming evident that he has little to no faith in the current batch of players.
Six players have already left the club, whilst Jonathan Douglas and Vincent Pericard seem likely to leave within the next seven days. Douglas is wanted by former Swindon Town boss Danny Wilson at Sheffield United, whilst Pericard has a handful of League 1, Scottish League and European sides interested in him.
Paolo is certainly working hard clearing out any deadwood, and hopefully new arrivals will come soon after. However, with rival clubs already swooping, let us hope we don't leave it too late in terms of recruitment!
Six players have already left the club, whilst Jonathan Douglas and Vincent Pericard seem likely to leave within the next seven days. Douglas is wanted by former Swindon Town boss Danny Wilson at Sheffield United, whilst Pericard has a handful of League 1, Scottish League and European sides interested in him.
Paolo is certainly working hard clearing out any deadwood, and hopefully new arrivals will come soon after. However, with rival clubs already swooping, let us hope we don't leave it too late in terms of recruitment!
Friday, 3 June 2011
Sheehan and Cuthbert Leave Swindon Town
Alan Sheehan and Scott Cuthbert have today left Swindon Town for League 1 sides Notts County and Leyton Orient, respectively.
The fees are undisclosed, but it seems that these players were not willing to play under Paolo so have decided to try their luck elsewhere.
Slightly disappointed to see Scott leave, but Alan Sheehan - well, I would have driven him to Nottingham free of charge! Not sorry to see this lazy player leave at all.
Meanwhile, Swindon have been linked with loan bids for Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) and Milan Lalkovic (Chelsea).
The fees are undisclosed, but it seems that these players were not willing to play under Paolo so have decided to try their luck elsewhere.
Slightly disappointed to see Scott leave, but Alan Sheehan - well, I would have driven him to Nottingham free of charge! Not sorry to see this lazy player leave at all.
Meanwhile, Swindon have been linked with loan bids for Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) and Milan Lalkovic (Chelsea).
Pre-Season Dates & Transfer News
Swindon Town today confirmed the dates of two friendly matches:
The Robins will face Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday 19th July at The Webbs Wood Stadium before playing Cirencester Town at The Corinium Stadium on Monday 25th July. Kick-off times are likely to be either 19:30 or 19:45.
Swindon are also working to arrange one 'high-profile' game at The County Ground possibly on Friday 29th July, possibly against West Ham United or a Tottenham Hotspur XI.
The Robins might also play Chippenham Town and Hungerford Town, as part of their pre-season campaign.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
AFC Wimbledon Max It Up, Whilst Rumours Post Causes Concern
League rivals AFC Wimbledon today swooped for Swindon Town target Max Porter.
The 24 year-old midfielder has signed a deal with the Dons, and becomes their first signing ahead of the new season.
Swindon Town are still in the market for five new players, and there are rumours circulating that these will include a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and two new strikers. Scott Dobie and Gavin Mahon are believed to be two of these players.
Meanwhile, a post on the Football Rumours website is causing concern in certain quarters:
02 Jun 2011 15:54:27
Swindon Town are contemplating as to whether to keep Paulo Di Canio on as manager. He was appointed fairly recently but has already fallen out with the board as regards to his transfer budget. He is requesting a £10m to spend on players this summer.
Now, this post probably has 0% truth, but it has unsettled a few fans who seem to think that the negative reaction from the GMB Union plus interest from Premiership clubs might cause Paolo to think again. As a fan of over 10 years, I really hope that there are no more surprises on the scale of the 1990 fiasco and Glenn doing a bunk to Chelsea after winning us promotion to the Premier League in 1993. Nothing with the club is ever smooth, but let us hope that Paolo is given a chance and if he does leave it is after he wins us promotion to League 1. A £10m transfer budget is very unlikely, but Paolo will not settle for second best and if the Board will not release funds then there could be clashes.
The 24 year-old midfielder has signed a deal with the Dons, and becomes their first signing ahead of the new season.
Swindon Town are still in the market for five new players, and there are rumours circulating that these will include a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and two new strikers. Scott Dobie and Gavin Mahon are believed to be two of these players.
Meanwhile, a post on the Football Rumours website is causing concern in certain quarters:
02 Jun 2011 15:54:27
Swindon Town are contemplating as to whether to keep Paulo Di Canio on as manager. He was appointed fairly recently but has already fallen out with the board as regards to his transfer budget. He is requesting a £10m to spend on players this summer.
Now, this post probably has 0% truth, but it has unsettled a few fans who seem to think that the negative reaction from the GMB Union plus interest from Premiership clubs might cause Paolo to think again. As a fan of over 10 years, I really hope that there are no more surprises on the scale of the 1990 fiasco and Glenn doing a bunk to Chelsea after winning us promotion to the Premier League in 1993. Nothing with the club is ever smooth, but let us hope that Paolo is given a chance and if he does leave it is after he wins us promotion to League 1. A £10m transfer budget is very unlikely, but Paolo will not settle for second best and if the Board will not release funds then there could be clashes.
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