As you would’ve seen on potential Swindon Town signing Adam Birchall’s factfile yesterday he represented Barnet for 3 seasons from 2006 to 2009, scoring 26 goals in 116 appearances. So whilst I’m still hunting for a Dover Athletic view, Barnet supporter Lucy Waldon of Look Black ‘n’ Amber gives an insight on Adam’s time at Underhill and why he drifted out
Read moreThis weekend Conference South outfit Dover Athletic confirmed they’ve accepted two “significant undisclosed” bids from Swindon Town and AFC Wimbledon for their star striker Adam Birchall. This follows Dover rejecting advances from Newport County earlier in the week and a derisory offer from Gillingham on Friday. Birchall is eager to resurrect his Football League career and has a short time to decide whether
Read moreNearly a week into Swindon Town’s tour of Italy, and there’s a distinct lack of any new permanent signings to add to Comazzi, De Vita, Devera, Smith and Lanzano. Some remain concerned and eager to see the starting XI confirmed, perhaps more in anticipation of sorting out which player’s name and number to have on the back of their new Town shirt.
Read moreHugo Christophe Bargas (born 22 October 1986 in Lyon) is a French / Argentine left footed striker and son of former Argintina International Ángel Bargas. Contrary to media reports Bargas no longer plays for De Graafschap in The Netherlands after he was released at the end of June. With reports suggesting striker Bargas is heading for Town’s training camp in Italy, Hugo appears to have lost the chance
Read moreThe last thing I expected as Swindon plunged into League Two was potentially starting the season with at least two current full International footballers as part of Paolo Di Canio’s increasingly diverse squad. Ok…so we aren’t talking about Brazilian, Italian or Spanish international players, but who could’ve foreseen Namibian and Estonian internationals arriving at The County Ground for trials, such is apparently now the attractiveness of the
Read moreNew writer Alex Cooke gives his view on one of the least talked about summer departures. “If we’ve ever spent good money on one individual then it’s been Ken, he’s been absolutely outstanding.” At this point you are probably racking your brain to work out which Ken then caretaker boss David Byrne was eulogising to the Evening Advertiser about back in 2008.
Read moreSince our relegation was confirmed back in April we all hoped one player would stay a Robin and guide Swindon back up to League One at the first attempt. However finally today after so many positive noises from Douglas’ agent, we all got the answer, the answer we deep down knew was always coming, Jonathan Douglas will not be renewing his Swindon contract and
Read moreReports have suggested defender Alberto Comazzi is to be unveiled as Paolo Di Canio’s first Swindon Town signing from Italy. The 32 year old defender currently plays for Spezia Calcio in the Italian third tier, after a career that has taken in Milan, Como, Monza, Lazio, Verona and Ancona. I’ve invited Milan based Calcistico.com editor and writer Dylan Fahy to give the lowdown on our potential new signing.
Read moreBarnet fan Lucy Waldon gives the lowdown on Swindon Town’s latest signing, 24 year old defender Joe Devera, who joins on a free transfer. As a Barnet fan, I’ve seen Joe Devera progressed massively – arising from the youth (Protec) team and cementing his place in the first team’s back four. He can play at either Centre Back or Right Back
Read moreMidfielder Jonathan Smith joins Town as one of Paolo Di Canio’s first signings. Smith made 44 appearances, scoring 5 goals for the Minstermen in the Blue Square Premier last season. The Preston born player knows this area well, having played for Gloucestershire neighbours Forest Green before his move to York last summer on a two year contract. York City fans believe
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