Yesterday the Football League AGM ratified rules for the 2010/2011 season. From next season clubs are required to name 10 “home-grown” players in a squad, with a maximum squad size of 25 players aged over 21. There are no to be restrictions on players under 21. To be “home-grown” players must be registered in domestic (English) football for three seasons
Read moreThe Swindon Advertiser Player of the Year voting closed Thursday night, my vote being cast and awaiting the result at the Brentford game on Saturday, I’d thought I’d share my thoughts on who I think deserves to win the coverted title. For once it has been a tough decision. The team have largely performed so well over the course of
Read moreSaturday was the first time I’ve seen Stephen Darby following his loan move from Liverpool, which lasts until the end of the season. I suspect playing at Swindon in League One must come as a shock after featuring in the Champions League and albeit a minor role in a Premier League game in January with Gerrard, Torres and co. Whilst I
Read moreEarlier today Danny Wilson revealed Bill Paynter had yet to sign a new contract with Town, which would extend his stay beyond June 2010. With Paynter finding his scoring boots and hitting 19 league goals so far this season, there has been much recent speculation about his future. Apparently Town offered Paynter a new contract in early January, but the original
Read more“Hopefully by the end of the season I can have 15 goals to my name. There is competition for places here but I am looking forward to getting started.” So with 24 league games remaining this campaign, does Pericard set himself an achievable target? Lets look at the evidence of his league performances. – St Etienne 2 apps and 0
Read moreVincent Pericard, the former Juventus, Portsmouth and Stoke striker has eventually joined Town on a free transfer after being released by Carlisle United at the start of the month. He signs a contract until June 2011. Frustratingly he has been given squad number 5, a number traditionally reserved for a central defender and last taken by Jerel Ifil. Why can’t
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