Reports 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 moreAfter only joining Swindon Town from Torquay United for a reported £80,000 in January as Danny Wilson’s ‘replacement’ for Charlie Austin, Elliot Benyon has today confirmed a season long loan to League One new boys Wycombe Wanderers. As Elliot moves to Buckinghamshire, it has left Billy Bodin as our only recognised forward and me living in the hope this transfer wouldn’t have been allowed unless
Read moreNo.16 | Sam Allen | Manager July 1920 to April 1933 | Score 256.9 In this feature I’m only counting seasons starting from the 1920/21 season. This was when Swindon Town were elected as founding members of Division Three. Of course, Sam Allen was appointed head of team affairs back in 1902, so these statistics don’t include his fine Southern League pedigree and
Read moreNo.17 | Louis Page | Manager 1945 to May 1953 | Score 250.4 Louis was Swindon’s fourth manager, appointed after the War to lead Town in Division Three South. With the club having been closed down and the County Ground turned into a POW camp, Town are at a disadvantage to our competitors, howver Louis steers Town to a 4th place finish in
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 moreThe first sign of the new football season drifted into view on Thursday in the shape of the Carling Cup draw, and the most eye-catching draw for fans in the West was a derby between two sides with unenviable recent records in the Carling Cup. The bonus of the draw means at least one of Bristol City or Swindon will
Read moreRecent applicant for the Swindon Town manager position Ollie Howitt tells his story about being overlooked to replace Paul Hart and become Swindon manager no.31. On April 28th 2011, Swindon Town sacked Paul Hart after a dismal run relegated us. Cue the rumours surrounding the next manager. Whilst reading the local newspapers and online rumour sites I had to laugh at those
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
Read moreNo.18 | Andy King (2) | Manager December 2001 to September 2005 | Score 247.2 Andy King was reinstated following the ousting of the Board that had brought Roy Evans into the managerial hotseat, leading to the former Red resigning. King’s reappearance in the County Ground was a backwards step, never has an imcumbant manager faced such a hostile reception and
Read moreNo.19 | Ted Vizard | Manager April 1933 to June 1939 | Score 244.8 Ted Vizard became our second Football League manger under the worst possible circumstances. In 1933 Town finished bottom of Division Three South and were re-elected. In bringing in Vizard, he became our first manager in the modern sence, on professional terms, full time and with a footballing pedigree, having
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