slartibartfast Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 08:51, Bcfc3660 said: I live in Swindon, 24 years now but been a City fan for, well, ever. I used to have a Bristol City flag in my works van and collect materials from building merchants where the staff were proper obnoxious Swindon fans. It’s a shame to see any club go supernova but I don’t feel sorry for the fans. Balls to them. Fair enough, you've got reasons to hate them, me,they mean nothing to me one way or another. Yes, I hated them that November, but it would have been the same if it were Rochdale or Crawley doing that crap ! I don't recognise them as a local team, unlike the sags or even Cardiff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: Massive sympathy for anyone going through that. Imagine that was our club? We have been through similar not long ago at all. Exactly and Swindon fans bring up 82 every time you speak to them and how they wish it happened Trust me being a city fan living in Wiltshire I’d love to see them go under 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: Exactly and Swindon fans bring up 82 every time you speak to them and how they wish it happened Trust me being a city fan living in Wiltshire I’d love to see them go under Not disputing what you say as there's idiots at every club but all I ever hear is begrudging admiration for your stadium, training facilities and wealthy owner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I live in Swindon and can assure you most of their fans don't give a second thought about City or their fans. Think they have bigger things to worry about tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 59 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Imagine if it were the slags ! Wouldn’t want that either ! 1 hour ago, Red Shadow said: It was pretty much 40 years ago! A lot of people remember it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, Red Ferret said: I live in Swindon and can assure you most of their fans don't give a second thought about City or their fans. Think they have bigger things to worry about tbh They have. Might not even have a team to support unless the ownership is sorted quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: Wouldn’t want that either ! A lot of people remember it Yes a lot of people remember it but I would imagine more don't. You said 'not long ago at all'. 40 years is hardly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Shadow said: Yes a lot of people remember it but I would imagine more don't. You said 'not long ago at all'. 40 years is hardly that. Semantics. If you wish other clubs to go bankrupt you are taking football rivalry far too seriously. We are all football fans and peoples football clubs can be extremely important to them. We are all one terrible owner away from bankruptcy 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Semantics. If you wish other clubs to go bankrupt you are taking football rivalry far too seriously. We are all football fans and peoples football clubs can be extremely important to them. We are all one terrible owner away from bankruptcy Derby matches are what make football atmospheric and I'm sure you would rather play Swindon where there is a bit of an edge over say a MK Dons or Wigan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Semantics. If you wish other clubs to go bankrupt you are taking football rivalry far too seriously. We are all football fans and peoples football clubs can be extremely important to them. We are all one terrible owner away from bankruptcy I agree. I would never want to see any club disappear. We all have our rivals and we can detest them but football clubs are a key part of society. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Did JJW not go there? I hope he walked or is he clinging to hope of getting paid. And is there any chance Swindon can start the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, havanatopia said: Did JJW not go there? I hope he walked or is he clinging to hope of getting paid. And is there any chance Swindon can start the season? I believe he is still there. Rene Gilmartin, however, who went there as assistant manager, left within days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Nah I am not a big fan of Swindon, being from Wiltshire, but wanting them to go under? Not at all. Lee Power is an absolute weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, 2015 said: Nah I am not a big fan of Swindon, being from Wiltshire, but wanting them to go under? Not at all. Lee Power is an Swindon fans are absolute weapons Fixed FOC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, havanatopia said: Did JJW not go there? I hope he walked or is he clinging to hope of getting paid. And is there any chance Swindon can start the season? As far as I'm aware JJW is there but a few of the remaining pros including Pittman refused to train until they got paid. we're hearing the deal for the Australian businessman to takeover is close to being concluded but has hit legal problems regarding Powers reluctance to being open about various debts etc. Unless this is sorted out within the next couple of days you would imagine our opening game/s will have to be called off or even worse we get kicked out of the league. As far as I'm aware we're supposed to be playing a friendly at Supermarine tonight but then again who really knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, cityloyal473 said: Fixed FOC. Not all just some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Not all just some! You're excused! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 minute ago, cityloyal473 said: You're excused! It's only football humour no offence taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, havanatopia said: Did JJW not go there? I hope he walked or is he clinging to hope of getting paid. And is there any chance Swindon can start the season? Yes he's still there, scored an outrageous own goal in a freindly the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Swindon, more than any club, seem to have sailed close to the wind financially for a long time, back to Macari's time IIRC and maybe before that. If any club were more likely than others to go 'pop', I wouldn't be surprised if it was STFC. I don't have much time for STFC but the few fans that are on here seem genuinely nice people so, for them, I hope Swindon survive but I can see a Bury situation happening here. Sorry ST. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Swindon, more than any club, seem to have sailed close to the wind financially for a long time, back to Macari's time IIRC and maybe before that. If any club were more likely than others to go 'pop', I wouldn't be surprised if it was STFC. I don't have much time for STFC but the few fans that are on here seem genuinely nice people so, for them, I hope Swindon survive but I can see a Bury situation happening here. Sorry ST. I think you're right we've sailed close to being wound up many times and for me it all stared in the Lou Macari and has continued on & off ever since with a few good years in between. We hit rock bottom in the early 80's when you had your own problems but that wasn't down to anything financial or owner related. Things could definitely go either way for us over th next couple of weeks and no idea which way that will be but one thing for sure is things are never quiet at this football club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: As far as I'm aware JJW is there but a few of the remaining pros including Pittman refused to train until they got paid. we're hearing the deal for the Australian businessman to takeover is close to being concluded but has hit legal problems regarding Powers reluctance to being open about various debts etc. Unless this is sorted out within the next couple of days you would imagine our opening game/s will have to be called off or even worse we get kicked out of the league. As far as I'm aware we're supposed to be playing a friendly at Supermarine tonight but then again who really knows! thats really sad I think. Lee Power has a lot to answer for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: thats really sad I think. Lee Power has a lot to answer for Hopefully he will now be finished in football and his past is quite surprising considering he played the game himself and would know that it's the fans who will suffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 5 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I believe he is still there. Rene Gilmartin, however, who went there as assistant manager, left within days. I hope JJW didn't sign because Rene persuaded him, that would have been a bit harsh on a youngster. 2 hours ago, TMWANG50 said: Yes he's still there, scored an outrageous own goal in a freindly the other day Maybe his mind is elsewhere, looked good every time I saw him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I hope JJW didn't sign because Rene persuaded him, that would have been a bit harsh on a youngster. I seem to recall he played a game on loan last season so, presumably, there was already some form of connection. Nevertheless, an unfortunate introduction to his first start in a first team squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Sounds promising for Swindle. Let’s hope they don’t celebrate to early. You know just in case 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Sounds promising for Swindle. Let’s hope they don’t celebrate to early. You know just in case and....Swindon Town ownership battle said to be over as Clem Morfuni takes control | Swindon Advertiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 17/07/2021 at 21:18, And Its Smith said: Semantics. If you wish other clubs to go bankrupt you are taking football rivalry far too seriously. We are all football fans and peoples football clubs can be extremely important to them. We are all one terrible owner away from bankruptcy id love to see rovers go bankrupt ,vile club vile fans football would be a far better place without those scumbags roaming around. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, Jim Davey said: id love to see rovers go bankrupt ,vile club vile fans football would be a far better place without those scumbags roaming around. But every other clubs fans love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Sounds promising for Swindle. Let’s hope they don’t celebrate to early. You know just in case Two o's in to Only joking just thankful to have a club! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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