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Just seen a little report on 'West Country Tonight' down here. They seem quite excited to be playing the mighty Spireites!
Swindon In The Final
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:38 PM
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:52 PM
GlobalSpire, on 07 February 2012 - 09:46 PM, said:
Last time I saw Swinedon play at Wembley they were 3 up against Leicester City, who pulled it back to 3 all before the Swines cheated a penalty to go up 4-3. I think they were relegated directly due to financial irregularities. They don't deserve anything but a loss this time.
That was the wrong year, the Leicester game was when Hoddle was in charge of them in 1993. The incident you are thinking about was earlier in 1990 when Lou Macari was manager they beat Sunderland in the PO final, they were not promoted due to illegal payments and Sunderland went up instead.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 11:02 PM
Johnnyspireite7, on 07 February 2012 - 10:52 PM, said:
That was the wrong year, the Leicester game was when Hoddle was in charge of them in 1993. The incident you are thinking about was earlier in 1990 when Lou Macari was manager they beat Sunderland in the PO final, they were not promoted due to illegal payments and Sunderland went up instead.
Yes. You are right, thanks. Still... They cheated at Wembley and don't deserve anything this time.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 11:08 PM
Dema Reborn, on 07 February 2012 - 10:07 PM, said:
Swindon were the better team tonight but they only beat a poor team by one goal,it will be a different game at Wembley,2 teams vieing to win the trophy so anything can happen......
They seemed efficient enough but hard to judge given Barnet never came out their shell
Didn't seem to be as good as we were last year, but then again who is? Certainly not us!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 03:14 AM
Dema Reborn, on 07 February 2012 - 10:07 PM, said:
Swindon were the better team tonight but they only beat a poor team by one goal,it will be a different game at Wembley,2 teams vieing to win the trophy so anything can happen......
Barnet are on a bit of a run and I don't think they can be described as a poor team.
Make no mistake, the final will be a tough game for us and them.
Interestingly we both have tough games the Tuesday before the final.
We have Huddersfield at home, they have Torquay at home who are currently in the play offs.
Its going to be worth watching the Torquay results and hoping they keep up the play off/promotion chase so they can't field a 'weakened' team the Tuesday before.
I wouldn't put any money on this thats for sure, putting down a score in the prediction league will be hard enough.
As an aside, my sister was born in Swindon and she used to nick my smarties when I was a baby.
Revenge against the smartie nicking roundabout perverts(is that debacle still there?) will be 'sweet'
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:37 AM
dont no why, but swindon has been one of those teams that i just hate! but its fot no reason!now they have paolo is w**k u'no as manager i hate them even more! so will be X5 more satisfyin for me when we beat them! an so i can rubin it in at work with the big head swindon fan here!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:20 AM
cfc_scott, on 08 February 2012 - 07:37 AM, said:
dont no why, but swindon has been one of those teams that i just hate! but its fot no reason!now they have paolo is w**k u'no as manager i hate them even more! so will be X5 more satisfyin for me when we beat them! an so i can rubin it in at work with the big head swindon fan here!
Im glad its swindon simply because it will be a decent game,barnet were as poor a side as i have seen and thankfully we never went in for maclean (i thought he would have done a job for us and was wrong) who was absolutely bone idol and looked useless.Swindon looked a decent side and if the truth is known have a player in their side better than anything we have in matt ritchie,i can remember how much quality he had when he played at saltergate for dagenham,ran the show in the 2nd half when he went into left midfield after starting at left back,he has tonnes of quality in his left foot and loads of energy ,we will need to mark him very close,nevetheless i didnt think swindons defence were up to much,i fancy the legend to give them massive problems,swindon actually looked a bit like us to be honest ,used the wings a lot,should be a great game but no reason why we cant win as barnet showed what class of teams play in division 2 ,the step up to league 1 is massive.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:53 AM
I thought Swindon looked decent, moved the ball well, and have a quality winger that would walk straight into our side.
However, as Bonnyman said, they did look a bit dodgy at the back, and I can see jack tearing them a new ar*ehole, as he did many league 2 clubs last season.
Will be a fantastic atmosphere with hopefully over 50k people in attendance, COYB
However, as Bonnyman said, they did look a bit dodgy at the back, and I can see jack tearing them a new ar*ehole, as he did many league 2 clubs last season.
Will be a fantastic atmosphere with hopefully over 50k people in attendance, COYB
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:00 AM
They looked nervous at the back last night and if Barnet had pulled one back I think panic would have set in. They don't seem as confident and classy a team as they were made out to be.
As they have reached the final perhaps DeCanio will splash out on a coat that fits him instead of wearing the undersize potato sack he wore last night (******)
As they have reached the final perhaps DeCanio will splash out on a coat that fits him instead of wearing the undersize potato sack he wore last night (******)
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:03 AM
Geordieblue, on 08 February 2012 - 03:14 AM, said:
Barnet are on a bit of a run and I don't think they can be described as a poor team.
Make no mistake, the final will be a tough game for us and them.
Interestingly we both have tough games the Tuesday before the final.
We have Huddersfield at home, they have Torquay at home who are currently in the play offs.
Its going to be worth watching the Torquay results and hoping they keep up the play off/promotion chase so they can't field a 'weakened' team the Tuesday before.
I wouldn't put any money on this thats for sure, putting down a score in the prediction league will be hard enough.
As an aside, my sister was born in Swindon and she used to nick my smarties when I was a baby.
Revenge against the smartie nicking roundabout perverts(is that debacle still there?) will be 'sweet'
Make no mistake, the final will be a tough game for us and them.
Interestingly we both have tough games the Tuesday before the final.
We have Huddersfield at home, they have Torquay at home who are currently in the play offs.
Its going to be worth watching the Torquay results and hoping they keep up the play off/promotion chase so they can't field a 'weakened' team the Tuesday before.
I wouldn't put any money on this thats for sure, putting down a score in the prediction league will be hard enough.
As an aside, my sister was born in Swindon and she used to nick my smarties when I was a baby.
Revenge against the smartie nicking roundabout perverts(is that debacle still there?) will be 'sweet'
I was going on last nights performance as i haven't seen them before this season.....
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:10 AM
I thought their left back looked quality on the ball, but he was hardly tested defensively so he might not be as good as he looked
And for the town fans that wanted us to sign Mcleod He looks far worse than our two options that we consider as back up at the moment. If we are going to invest in a striker in the summer, I really hope he's going to be far better than him.
And for the town fans that wanted us to sign Mcleod
He looks far worse than our two options that we consider as back up at the moment. If we are going to invest in a striker in the summer, I really hope he's going to be far better than him.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:30 AM
gloucestershireblue, on 07 February 2012 - 10:38 PM, said:
Just seen a little report on 'West Country Tonight' down here. They seem quite excited to be playing the mighty Spireites!
because we are massive. i keep tellin' yer !
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:07 PM
Hello Boys and Girls
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:11 PM
bonnyman, on 08 February 2012 - 08:20 AM, said:
Im glad its swindon simply because it will be a decent game,barnet were as poor a side as i have seen and thankfully we never went in for maclean (i thought he would have done a job for us and was wrong) who was absolutely bone idol and looked useless.Swindon looked a decent side and if the truth is known have a player in their side better than anything we have in matt ritchie,i can remember how much quality he had when he played at saltergate for dagenham,ran the show in the 2nd half when he went into left midfield after starting at left back,he has tonnes of quality in his left foot and loads of energy ,we will need to mark him very close,nevetheless i didnt think swindons defence were up to much,i fancy the legend to give them massive problems,swindon actually looked a bit like us to be honest ,used the wings a lot,should be a great game but no reason why we cant win as barnet showed what class of teams play in division 2 ,the step up to league 1 is massive.
As Stevenage and Bury will testify!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:18 PM
swindonfan, on 10 February 2012 - 02:07 PM, said:
Hello Boys and Girls
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
No matter what form the teams will have,it will count for nothing in a one-off final at Wembley.
Many a good tune
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:33 PM
swindonfan, on 10 February 2012 - 02:07 PM, said:
Hello Boys and Girls
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
Looking forward to seeing you at Wembley on the 25th!
Intrigued by some of the comments on here about how well your playing recently. Had to log onto the BBC website to check the league table ... Yep, your still bottom ..... Yes, yes you may be in a higher league but there is some serious dross in that division outside of the top 5! Though some of your results recently look better. How bad were you Pre Jan? Have you made many signings in Jan that have helped start to turn things around?
I wouldnt read to much into our game on Tuesday. We got an early goal and controlled it with reletive ease. I think we could still have been playing now and Barnet wouldnt have scored. I think we have lost 2 in 22 or something along those lines. In the FA Cup we have beaten Premier League Wigan, Huddersfield at home 4-1 and won away at Colchester. In the league cup we won away the Championship Bristol City and in the JPT we have won away at Exeter. So just by the list of teams we have beaten I think we will be way more than just a threat.
Anyway I think we will beat you at Wembley and we'll be swapping leagues in May!
You are a nice boy!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:34 PM
Dema Reborn, on 10 February 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:
Will Di Canio be in the stands with us 
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..... On current form?Undoubtedbly!! 
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:40 PM
BlueRover52, on 10 February 2012 - 02:34 PM, said:
On current form?Undoubtedbly!! What can you say .... The man is target for lower league referees who want the fact they have sent PDC off on their CV's.
He didnt swear, just waved his hands and got a little animated ......... Interesting that when Ferguson or Mancini do it in the premiership they dont get 2 match bans?
