Mrdc Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/club-statement-john-mcgreal-and-rene-gilmartin/ Well they didn’t last long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 so ******* tinpot https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/gilmartin-im-absolutely-buzzing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Looks like they are trying to out-tinpot the Gas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Feel a bit sorry for Gilmartin and Joe Wollacott... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Feel bad for Gilmartin, was a good step for his career, wonder if he may just come back as U23's assistant again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 It would appear that the Burger King outside their ground burnt down last night too https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/19397555.burger-king-fire-drama-blaze-rips-roof-swindon-restaurant/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Feel bad for Gilmartin, was a good step for his career, wonder if he may just come back as U23's assistant again Why? Seems to me he's had a charmed career. Up until now perhaps, but they didn't have to resign just because the job looks tougher than they thought it might be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarcusX Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: It would appear that the Burger King outside their ground burnt down last night too https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/19397555.burger-king-fire-drama-blaze-rips-roof-swindon-restaurant/ Not sure that's a laughing matter though really 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 No, but this made me chuckle... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Their club is being ruined by a shit owner who doesn't seem to give a flying **** about the club or the fans. It makes me doubly grateful that we have a decent owner in charge of us at BS3. Edited June 25, 2021 by bcfcredandwhite typo 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 This does not sound good for STFC. Given they've been in admin before, at least twice AFAIK, can they go into it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 The Swindon fan who posts here said that the common belief within their fanbase is that the owner is only hanging onto the club in order to get planning permission through on some land. Training ground maybe. That would explain their dire position which is only going to keep costing the owner more money to cover the losses; and also those walk outs. Dead club walking at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: This does not sound good for STFC. Given they've been in admin before, at least twice AFAIK, can they go into it again? It will be interesting to see what (non?) action the football authorities are considering taking. 9 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Their club is being ruined by a shit owner who doesn't seem to give a flying **** about the club or the fans. It makes me doubly grateful that we have a decent owner in charge of us at BS3. STFC: we make Bristol Rovers fans feel good about their team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Reading about their owner he has been in charge since 2015 so would be interested to find out if he has always been a terrible owner or if it has only turned out that way recently. Looks like he has got through a fair few managers over the years but that's not too unusual, reports say they have a chance of going bankrupt but not sure how accurate that is likewise the talks of a takeover. If the manager, assistant and CEO are all out the door then I guess it's a mess that won't be sorted soon and another season of struggle is likely. With all of the ex football league clubs in the conference it is looking quite a stacked division (the top half at least) and who knows how close they will be to relegation by the end of the season. I know it won't be a completely popular opinion to have but I hope they get themselves out of the mess they're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: It will be interesting to see what (non?) action the football authorities are considering taking. STFC: we make Bristol Rovers fans feel good about their team. And yet Bristol Rovers finished below them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I can hear it now............ "but you've not been in the Premier League!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Since a large portion of their fans love to mock us about 1982.. hahaha isn’t karma a bitch 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Lrrr said: Feel bad for Gilmartin, was a good step for his career, wonder if he may just come back as U23's assistant again With the pre-season games being on Robins TV, now's his time to come back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Still remember November 2014 very closely but at the point of just putting them now. It’s beyond a joke and no club deserves that belter in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, MarcusX said: Not sure that's a laughing matter though really At least the burgers where well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Their club is being ruined by a shit owner who doesn't seem to give a flying **** about the club They thought he was the dogs bollocks when they beat us 1-0 to win the World Cup in our promotion season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmosUK Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Why? Seems to me he's had a charmed career. Up until now perhaps, but they didn't have to resign just because the job looks tougher than they thought it might be. Glad somebody else has highlighted this, 113 total senior career appearences? One of the strangest professional careers I have ever seen. Personally thought he came across as a bluffer on Robins TV too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I thought the fire was next thursday. 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 2 hours ago, MarcusX said: Not sure that's a laughing matter though really It’s difficult to mourn the loss of one of the thousands of junk food outlets. Good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Bill said: I thought the fire was next thursday. Underrated post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Street red said: At least the burgers where well done Flame-Grilled DOES taste better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Next season will be the equivalent of Fawlty Towers v Only Fools & Horses when the Gas play Swindle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Flame-Grilled DOES taste better Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, CosmosUK said: Glad somebody else has highlighted this, 113 total senior career appearences? One of the strangest professional careers I have ever seen. Personally thought he came across as a bluffer on Robins TV too. 113 is a massive number… Jose Mourinho only played 94 professional games as a player, obviously he couldn’t cut it for Robins TV, but overall the lack of games didn’t do him much harm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, sglosbcfc said: Next season will be the equivalent of Fawlty Towers v Only Fools & Horses when the Gas play Swindle No, we like Fawlty Towers and Only fools and horses! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Baba Yaga said: It would appear that the Burger King outside their ground burnt down last night too https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/19397555.burger-king-fire-drama-blaze-rips-roof-swindon-restaurant/ Someone took the flame grilled a bit too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 4 hours ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Their club is being ruined by a shit owner who doesn't seem to give a flying **** about the club or the fans. It makes me doubly grateful that we have a decent owner in charge of us at BS3. Good post and spot on with what you have written. We have a crook in charge who dosen't give a sh*t about the club and will send us out of business before he sells up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, HoldenBall said: Since a large portion of their fans love to mock us about 1982.. hahaha isn’t karma a bitch To quote a fantastic line from Mamma Mia 2...... The word is Karma, and its pronounced HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Good post and spot on with what you have written. We have a crook in charge who dosen't give a sh*t about the club and will send us out of business before he sells up What do you think will happen as your a lot more informed on what’s happening than most of us , a lot of rumours that the corn guy has got full control now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 BBC and ITV local news programmes are giving the story a fair amount of air time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Wiltshire robin said: What do you think will happen as your a lot more informed on what’s happening than most of us , a lot of rumours that the corn guy has got full control now ? No idea at the moment as we thought he had sold his share but the problem is he has so much debt rumoured to be 13 million and court cases pending its hard to know. https://theswindonian.co.uk/sport/stfc/power-to-sell-club-to-clem-morfuni/?fbclid=IwAR3vLVkD3_GuOP_XdPODpbbIXU5XGWmc_FpOE3X5FQ9M60b0W_RspRjNEzE t Edited June 25, 2021 by Shaun Taylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Hope the L1 Championship trophy is somewhere safe - oh hang on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Hope the L1 Championship trophy is somewhere safe - oh hang on...... I guess the 1969 league cup will be lonely for a while but at least it still there in history Edited June 25, 2021 by Shaun Taylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 and in glorious black and white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Never to the dark side said: and in glorious black and white But still a fantastic achievement and can never be taken away 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Would you like a copy on DVD? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Would you like a copy on DVD? That would be nice then we could swap cup final memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1959 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Why? Seems to me he's had a charmed career. Up until now perhaps, but they didn't have to resign just because the job looks tougher than they thought it might be. I would be interested why you think he has a charmed career. It seems out of context of the thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattonCity Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 They’re a basket case, but I feel sorry for their fans. All 5 of them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, BCFC1959 said: I would be interested why you think he has a charmed career. It seems out of context of the thread Please refer to previous Gilmartin threads, it's all there. In the context of this thread I was replying to a couple of posters who for some reason 'feel sorry for him'. I don't. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: But still a fantastic achievement and can never be taken away It was indeed a fantastic achievement - and the FA had to rush through some emergency rules to prevent you lot from playing in Europe to allow Arsenal to play instead. The Italians thought that was unfair and launched the Anglo-Italian cup as a result - which the Italians took seriously but the English didn’t. If I remember correctly, in one game Swindon were beating Napoli 3-0 and the game had to be abandoned because the Italians rioted and destroyed their own stadium…?!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: It was indeed a fantastic achievement - and the FA had to rush through some emergency rules to prevent you lot from playing in Europe to allow Arsenal to play instead. The Italians thought that was unfair and launched the Anglo-Italian cup as a result - which the Italians took seriously but the English didn’t. If I remember correctly, in one game Swindon were beating Napoli 3-0 and the game had to be abandoned because the Italians rioted and destroyed their own stadium…?!!! I. Was too young to remember 1969 /70 but that was the days when football was a level playing field financially and even in the old division 3 we were getting over 20000 for league games as football had really taken off around the country. Many thanks for the recognition as beating the mighty Arsenal in front of 100.000 at Wembley was no mean feat and sadly our of reach for most of us teams nowadays 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1959 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Please refer to previous Gilmartin threads, it's all there. In the context of this thread I was replying to a couple of posters who for some reason 'feel sorry for him'. I don't. Fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Fair play, the Napoli fans rioted and set their stadium on fire (bit more interesting than the BK fire). 50,000+ crowd for the game and Swindon also played at Roma with a similar crowd, also beat Juve and Sampdoria home and away. Not a bad record against the Italians to be fair. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: Fair play, the Napoli fans rioted and set their stadium on fire (bit more interesting than the BK fire). 50,000+ crowd for the game and Swindon also played at Roma with a similar crowd, also beat Juve and Sampdoria home and away. Not a bad record against the Italians to be fair. 10 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: Fair play, the Napoli fans rioted and set their stadium on fire (bit more interesting than the BK fire). 50,000+ crowd for the game and Swindon also played at Roma with a similar crowd, also beat Juve and Sampdoria home and away. Not a bad record against the Italians to be fair. Many thanks for sharing that's the first time I have seen that footage and much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 20 hours ago, CosmosUK said: Glad somebody else has highlighted this, 113 total senior career appearences? One of the strangest professional careers I have ever seen. Personally thought he came across as a bluffer on Robins TV too. 26 games since 2014. All for Colchester. He doesn't seem to have been first-choice keeper at any of the 10 clubs that signed him during a 16-year professional career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 19 hours ago, Leveller said: It’s difficult to mourn the loss of one of the thousands of junk food outlets. Good riddance. Well, fast food (as per anything) is fine in moderation so I don’t hate on them. that’s still someone’s business and more importantly there were people in the restaurant at the time the fire happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) Rumours are that John McGreal will re-sign as Swindon Manager on Thursday once the new owner takes over Edited June 26, 2021 by Shaun Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Rumours are that John McGreal will resign as Swindon Manager on Thursday once the new owner takes over I presume you mean re-sign not resign (again)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I presume you mean re-sign not resign (again)! Yes well spotted! re-sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Been a comedy club for years. Still remember them celebrating winning the league in November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, GodEmperor Palpatine said: Been a comedy club for years. Still remember them celebrating winning the league in November The frolics started way before 2014 87/88 was when the real fun started under Brian Hillier & Lou Macari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Swindon to bid for city status under Platinum Jubilee plans - BBC News It`s not just the football club that have delusions of grandeur. Swindon a city? Really? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Swindon to bid for city status under Platinum Jubilee plans - BBC News It`s not just the football club that have delusions of grandeur. Swindon a city? Really? The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Billie Piper, Melinda Messsenger, Mark Lamarr……..it’s a cultural hotbed Edited June 27, 2021 by RedRaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. Melinda Messenger, Billie Piper & Mark Lamarr......... They deserve everything that's coming to them! Looks like @RedRaw types quicker than me! Edited June 27, 2021 by cider hoss rules 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. Billie Piper, Julian Clary, Mark Lamarr......it gets worse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 46 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Swindon to bid for city status under Platinum Jubilee plans - BBC News It`s not just the football club that have delusions of grandeur. Swindon a city? Really? Stop it you're embarrassing me now! Kick that silly idea into touch now just like when it was mentioned in 2012. lots of green spaces parks etc, lots of new houses to choose from on the outside of the town, plenty of jobs irrespective if Honda closing, population close to a quarter of a million but a dump in and around the Town centre. City status no way but then again Newport has it so you never know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The Swindon councillors are hoping that gaining city status will stop it being a soulless hell-hole. Unfortunately, it will take far more than that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Good things about Swindon 1. Diana Dors was born in Swindon but was wise enough to leave 2. Shaun Taylor left Swindon to come to Bristol City Bad things about Swindon All other statements relating to Swindon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, Ring said: Good things about Swindon 1. Diana Dors was born in Swindon but was wise enough to leave 2. Shaun Taylor left Swindon to come to Bristol City Bad things about Swindon All other statements relating to Swindon Wise enough to change he surname too. Born Diana Fluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. XTC were from Chippenham I think. How can Swindon be a city when 1, they don't have a cathedral and 2, their town centre is a run down hovel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 xtc were from swindon, andy partridge is a musical genius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Only 2 decent things have come from Swindon: ¶ Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) ¶ Arkell's BBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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