Is news today that Charlie Austin has allegedly handed in a written transfer request a shock to the Town faithful? With Town hovering just above the League One relegation zone and finally resigned to not challenging for promotion, the downturn in the on the field fortunes of the club has been dramatic to say the least. As a result, Austin has lost
Read moreTown fell further behind in their deluded race for a top six finish following Yeovil Town’s 1-0 victory at the County Ground, after Dean Bowditch reacted quickest to nod the loose ball home in the six yard box. The game turned on one incident and Wilson’s tactical reactions. With the score standing at 0-0, Town were reduced to ten men, with
Read moreI’m surprised we’re talking about Morrison leaving Swindon Town before Austin flies the Robin’s nest… Today Town confirmed reports that Reading’s £250,000 offer for the 20 year old central defender has been accepted, as this met a release clause insisted by Morrison when he last renewed terms. Chairman Andrew Fitton said to the Adver: “I expect he (Morrison) will become
Read moreAnother victory at Boundary Park would’ve been the perfect response to the magnificent 4-2 victory at Charlton…but we went down to a less than inspiring 2-0 defeat. All the talk has rightly been about finding consistency and Wilson bemoaning the mentality of his team. We desperately need an unbeaten run, preferably containing several wins, however this is looking increasing unlikely. Why?.. I don’t know and I’m
Read moreAt the final whistle ‘Keep The Faith’ by Bon Jovi blasted out of the County Ground PA following Town’s 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth in the opening League One encounter of 2011. Whether or not this music choice was a deliberate attempt by the club hierarchy to stand behind Danny Wilson and ask the same of the support, or simply a rousing tune following a defeat is beside
Read moreFirst off… A Happy New Year to all Washbag Blog readers. Here’s hoping today’s game with AFC Bournemouth is a success and firmly sets a positive start for STFC in 2011. December was dominated by the weather so only 3 games were played. Town bounced back from a patchy November league form with a crucial three points with a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Read moreNovember was a hectic month with 7 games in League and Cup. As the month started, ‘The Washbag’ looked back 2 years to the end of Maurice Malpas’ tenure at Town. There was an unwelcomed similarity between then and now, poor league position, inconsistent team lacking fluidity and cup progress hanging in the balance. How supportive should we be of
Read moreAfter vastly improved performances in September, Town were brought back down to earth with defeat at League One new boys Dagenham & Redbridge. An early Dossevi goal couldn’t inspire Town to build on their advantage, falling to a 2-1 loss in the first ever League match between the two sides. The result was the biggest win the the history of
Read moreAs readers would know by now, like most, I’ve hardly been enthralled by the performances of Vincent Pericard since joining Town back in January. However the widespread lack of support, moaning and booing throughout recent matches is getting a bit tired and is unlikely to be doing anything positive for his confidence. Even after Wilson made public his views of the vocal
Read moreFollowing the win at Southampton, September yielded better performances and all important wins as Town put their season back on some sort of the right track. First up came a tricky trip to Cumbria to face Carlisle, where Town came away with a credible goalless draw. The result sent Town to the bottom of the league…who would have suspected that only a
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