Earlier 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 moreWhilst the talk this morning is of a lack of fitness against Charlton, which resulted in Town surrendering their single goal lead on Staurday. There was more to this defeat than fitness, exposing an awful lot about Wilson and the squad. Austin looked very tired and despite working hard as usual, couldn’t be his typical attacking threat. Wilson was too late to substitute
Read moreWell done to Billy Paynter who fully deserves winning the League One Player of the Month Award for January. 5 goals in 4 games is a terrific return for Paynter who struggled for form in the early part of the season. Successful penalties make up a significant part of Paynter’s 17 goals in all competitions this season. These have been such
Read moreOn approaching the County Ground this evening all that I could hear from the Leeds United fans getting off the coaches on County Road was “only here to see the Leeds!”. I thought they may have a point. A capacity crowd was expected and where do all these fans come from? Needless to say, we had the last laugh. The
Read moreIn an interview on BBC Radio Kent, Gillingham manager Mark Stimson questioned the quality of Swindon’s goals on Saturday, stating his team had conceded “three not good goals”. The first goal, finished with good control, quick turn and low shot from Austin, capped a well worked move through the centre of the pitch. The second goal, a header by Cuthbert
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
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