So, at long last, it seems Paolo Di Canio has finally secured the services of another striker to fill the void upfront. For the past fortnight we’ve been linked to at least two Brazilians, an Italian, French Argentinian dual national and that bloke who joined Gillingham, yet Enfield born Alan Connell can’t lay claim to such exotic heritage. Even though Alan’s
Read moreNo.8 | Steve McMahon | Manager Nov 1994 to Sept 1998 | Score 340.7 Taking over from the sacked John Gorman in November 1994, the board, more specifically Rikki Hunt, got his man. The appointment returned Town to leadership by a central midfield player manager with international experience, a formula that had worked so well previously. However from these high hopes Steve McMahon became one
Read moreNo.9 | Roy Evans | Manager July to December 2001 | Score 326 I can hear you say What the f#@k! Roy Evans is number eight! First off I would have never put Roy Evans as our eighth most successful manager. However, as his statistics will show, Roy’s short tenure of 21 League matches epitomised the ‘average’ Swindon manager, which then added to his record
Read moreFollowing the news yesterday of a substantial increase in the walk-up matchday ticket prices, new writer Adam Johnson asks if these are a price worth paying? It’s the news that no football fan wants to hear, an increase in ticket prices at their club. When you look at the new prices, which are £19 in the Town End and £25
Read moreJust as I received this response on Adam Birchall from Dover Athletic supporter Russ Laughton, the Whites confirmed Gillingham have matched the bids already accepted from Swindon Town and AFC Wimbledon. Given Birchall is settled in Kent and has already stated Gillingham would be his preferred option, a move to Wiltshire now seems unlikely. Nonetheless, Russ’ views of Adam may still be of interest
Read moreAs 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 moreNo.10 | Danny Williams (2) | Manager March 1974 to July 1978| Score 305.5 Returning for a second stint as manager is perhaps never a good idea, yet Danny Williams answered the Board’s call to save Swindon from relegation back to Division Three in 1973/74. Town were firmly cemented at the bottom of Division Two, having been so for the majority
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
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