Just 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 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 moreAnd what a year it has been! A year of the proverbial two halves. After spending January to May fighting for promotion, Town now find themselves looking up and down, more than touching distance away from mounting a real promotion challenge. January 2010 started with around 6,000 Town fans travelling to Fulham for the FA Cup 3rd Round tie and created a truly fantastic atmosphere.
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 moreWith an eleven point gap between Swindon and 7th place Colchester, even if worst came to the worst and Town were to lose on Saturday, I’m still feeling confident that a play-off place is all-but secured. Now then…a few weeks ago after our defeats to both Bristol Rovers and MK Dons, I had written-off any chance of Swindon fighting for
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
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