The Swindon Town’s defender has claimed that chairman Jed McCory is blocking a loan move to Millwall or Birmingham, but what would you do with the ex-Celtic man? Alex Cooke asks. He was once a Swindon’s captain, a crucial part of a championship-winning team and, crucially, TheWashbag’s nomination for player of the season, but now Paul Caddis is unwanted, unplayed
Read moreNo.10 – Where is Milan Misun? One of Danny Wilson’s final and desperate throws of the dice in the transfer market was to sign Celtic’s Czech Republic defender Milan Misun for an undisclosed (reported to be a six figure) fee on 28th January. With Gordon Greer still sorely missed, Sean Morrison recently departed and Town’s defence looking as watertight as
Read moreAfter recieving clearance for young Alfreton defender Aden Flint to join Town, this evening the club have confirmed the second new signing of the January transfer window to bolster the defence. Celtic defender Milan Misun joins for a reported six figure undisclosed fee on a contract until June 2013. A warm welcome to the County Ground to the 20 year
Read moreWith fresh news reported by Sky Sports yesterday speculating that Celtic are the latest team to keep close tabs on Charlie Austin, the value and importance of Austin to Town is of such importance that I believe even a sizeable offer wouldn’t represent sufficient value to replace the young striker. Below is a link to a post I made after the transfer
Read moreAfter Paul Caddis, not even an ever-present regular in the Swindon Town first XI, was an unused substitute in the Scotland squad for the friendly international versus the Faroe Islands, what does this really say about the quality and strength in depth of Scottish football? When Caddis joined us back in August I was slightly bemused, but delighted that Town, a
Read moreWith the imminent arrival of Simon Ferry and Paul Caddis from Celtic, who are expected to be unveiled before the Nottingham Forest match tomorrow, it seems strange and exciting at the same time, that Town now find themselves in a position to state their intent and commit to splash the cash by paying a significant transfer fee for the first time in a while. Chairman
Read moreWhy why why, would Gordon Greer want to leave Swindon to join Brighton, let alone Wilson want to sell the club captain? Greer signed last summer on a free transfer with a 2 year contract, and is only 12 months into a very successful stint at the County Ground. Gordon is set to sign a 3 year deal at Brighton following a £250,000 fee
Read moreDuring the commentary on the 3-0 victory over a happless Leeds United this afternoon, Town Chairman Andrew Fitton revealed he is planning a trip to Scotland next weekend to watch Celtic and meet with their Board to ‘cememt our relationship’. Following Tony Mowbray leaving Parkhead two weeks ago, Town need to work to retain the positive partnership between the two clubs,
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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