I’m afraid I’m not one of those people who see Danny Wilson’s resignation as a cause for celebration for Swindon.
No wins in two months and so the writing was on the wall for Wilson though and he has said:
“I am bitterly disappointed to be leaving, but I know football is a results driven game, and unfortunately in the past two months the results have just not been good enough.”
But, for me, the problems at the County Ground lie higher up the food chain and possibly with the club’s finances - or lack of them.
As far as I am aware, Wilson didn’t negotiate contracts and so when Billy Paynter’s contract was allowed to run down and their leading marksman walked out of the door as a free agent at the end of last season.
When Charlie Austin and Sean Morrison – two of the brightest young prospects the club has had for many a year – were sold for what I consider to be peanuts in January, who allowed them to go? Wilson or the board?
And the money he was given to replace all three players. How much was forthcoming?
Wilson got lucky when Simon Cox was sold to West Brom two summers ago because hard working Paynter stepped up to the plate and started banging them in. He also proved he had a good eye for a player by playing up the prolific Austin from the Wessex League.
Apparently Charlie was spotted by one of the directors (according to one of the directors), but Wilson still had to agree to put him out on the park.
Look back further to the sale of Simon Cox. Sold for decent money and replaced on the cheap with Austin. But there are only so many bargains like Austin to be had and for me the investment in the squad just hasn’t been what it needed to be to build on last year’s excellent season.
Finishing as losing play-off finalists was more than most Robins’ fans had expected the previous August having just survived in League One the season before and also lost Cox.
Wilson showed what a good football man he is by getting them to Wembley and Swindon fans shouldn’t forget that.
The club just didn’t seem to want to take the financial risk needed to take the next step up to the Championship.
Then again, maybe – in these uncertain economic times – the board’s caution is well founded. Look at the state Plymouth are in. Perhaps it’s better to be a solvent club bouncing between Leagues One and Two than chance your arm by aiming higher.
It’s too easy to attack directors for not ploughing their personal wealth into something as unstable as a football club – how many of us would remortgage our homes to lend the club money which we may not ever see again? But if you can’t match the big spenders, it’s better to come out and say so.
Paul Hart has been appointed to keep Swindon up and is another very experienced coach, but whether he has enough time – or a strong enough squad – remains to be seen.
Everyone needs to pull together for the good of the club now; players, management, directors and fans. It’s not too late, but the scenario whereby Oxford end up swapping divisions with them looks a very real possibility as well.
I've set up this blog (Monday-Friday) to give extra coverage to teams I cover for the national press. Any views and opinions are all my own. Best wishes, Jeff. Follow me on Twitter and I'll update you each time I blog. http://twitter.com/JeffTaplin P.S. During the summer break I reserve the right to ramble on about anything and everything!
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Monday, 6 December 2010
Swindon Town 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - Learning
I sat next to a young lady from Sheffield University on Saturday and thought that rather than see the same old tripe from me, you might like to see something from a journo of the future. The following has been taken from ForgeToday.com at: http://www.forgetoday.com/page2080/Wednesday-Lose-Away-To-Swindon
My own meagre offering is at the foot of this post.
Wednesday lose away to Swindon
By Verity Sleeman
Published: 05/12/2010
Alan Irvine felt for the fans after Wednesday’s week of weather woe.
Irvine saw his side slump to their first defeat in seven games at the hands of a tenacious Swindon side who rode their luck.
Players and supporters alike had to dig their way out the city to travel to the only game in League One. And the 1,300 visiting fans did their club proud by staying vocal throughout.
Former Hillsborough favourite Jon-Paul Mc Govern helped break the deadlock in the 24th minute by chipping over the Owls defense for Swindon hot shot Charlie Austin to volley home his 13th goal of the season.
It only took six minutes for the visitors to pull one back.
Just before the break midfielder Mark Beevers had a goal chalked off after teammate Clinton Morrison was ruled offside.
The Wednesday bench were fuming at the decision, and Morrsion said, "You see them time and time again in the Premier League and they're always given. There’s got to be some consistency because we don’t know whether we’re coming or going at the moment."
Wednesday also had a penalty appeal turned down before McGovern sealed the win for Swindon in the 70th minute.
A long throw from Michael Rose was flicked on by Sean Morrison to Mc Govern, who slotted home his third of the season.
Wednesday chief Irvine groaned, "We had quite a lot of chances. We hit the bar, had a penalty denied, a goal disallowed, a lot of things to be disappointed about."
"We deserved an equaliser, there were a number of things that happened that on another day could have gone for us."
"The fans are fantastic, there’s no question about that."
My own meagre offering is at the foot of this post.
Wednesday lose away to Swindon
By Verity Sleeman
Published: 05/12/2010
Alan Irvine felt for the fans after Wednesday’s week of weather woe.
Irvine saw his side slump to their first defeat in seven games at the hands of a tenacious Swindon side who rode their luck.
Players and supporters alike had to dig their way out the city to travel to the only game in League One. And the 1,300 visiting fans did their club proud by staying vocal throughout.
Former Hillsborough favourite Jon-Paul Mc Govern helped break the deadlock in the 24th minute by chipping over the Owls defense for Swindon hot shot Charlie Austin to volley home his 13th goal of the season.
It only took six minutes for the visitors to pull one back.
Just before the break midfielder Mark Beevers had a goal chalked off after teammate Clinton Morrison was ruled offside.
The Wednesday bench were fuming at the decision, and Morrsion said, "You see them time and time again in the Premier League and they're always given. There’s got to be some consistency because we don’t know whether we’re coming or going at the moment."
Wednesday also had a penalty appeal turned down before McGovern sealed the win for Swindon in the 70th minute.
A long throw from Michael Rose was flicked on by Sean Morrison to Mc Govern, who slotted home his third of the season.
Wednesday chief Irvine groaned, "We had quite a lot of chances. We hit the bar, had a penalty denied, a goal disallowed, a lot of things to be disappointed about."
"We deserved an equaliser, there were a number of things that happened that on another day could have gone for us."
"The fans are fantastic, there’s no question about that."
Monday, 27 September 2010
Swindon Town 1 Huddersfield Town 0 – Man Mountain
Sean Morrison is an exceptional young talent.
As central defenders go he has all it takes to make it to the top, but he’s only 19 years old and while he should enjoy the plaudits after performances like the one he showed against Huddersfield on Saturday, he also has to keep his feet on the ground.
His manager, Danny Wilson, is one person who can – and will - help him to continue to develop his ability so that at some stage he is ready for the next step. His mum and dad are also solid people who can give him wise council and he has plenty of team mates who can give him guidance, but like anyone, his future is ultimately in his own hands.
Fortunately Sean seems to be listening to Wilson and shrugged off speculation linking him with Newcastle, Liverpool and others after the game on Saturday. He said:
“A couple of people I know have gone up to the Premier League and it hasn’t worked out for them for one reason or another. Ben Tozer (who signed for Newcastle at about the same age and has suffered from injuries and been restricted to Toon reserve fixtures) has now signed on loan for Northampton and played really well at Anfield when they won last week.
I’ve signed a contract for another two years and just played my 50th professional game which is a real milestone and I couldn’t be happier.
I’m sure that there are scouts at every game and they watch every player on the pitch, but I’m just focused on keeping clean sheets.”
And that’s the way it should be. The Swindon faithful won't begrudge him a move to a bigger club when the time is right, but he's at the right place now to hone his skills and learn the trade. Because as good as he is, make no mistake, he's still learning.
Keeper David Lucas, 32, played his own part in Swindon’s victory, but praised Morrison saying:
“Sean’s enjoying himself at the moment and you can see it in the way he plays. Last season he had the crutch of knowing Gordon Greer (now at Brighton) would be playing most of the games, but now he knows that he’ll be playing each week and he has risen to it.”
And Morrison himself was quick to recognise central defensive partner Scott Cuthbert who played a big part in the clean sheet. Morrison said:
"I know Scott's a good honest player and always gives 100%. We've developed a good understanding at the moment and long may it continue and there be many more clean sheets to come. We worked hard for it and Alan Sheehan said to me at half time that we couldn't keep creating this many chances and not score."
It was Sheehan's corner that led to Morrison's goal.
When I watch Sean, I think back to Titus Bramble who also had everything at the same age. Physically they are both tall and well built, neither shirks a tackle and they can both spray the ball about the pitch. Sean is even taking the long throws into the opposition boxes at the moment.
However, Bramble’s problem was always his lapses in concentration at the most inopportune moments – and his off field image.
My phone footage of Sean’s winner – the only time I filmed anything during the whole game! I had one of my funny feelings that something was about to happen ... again!!
Away from the County Ground, Sean will have to find his own way just like the rest of us did at his age. He’ll make mistakes and have to work out who is a friend and who is a hanger-on, but he’s smart enough to be able to make the right judgments.
Listening to 606 on the way home on Saturday evening I was stunned to hear Robbie Savage laugh at a caller when they pointed out he was an entertainer, but frankly that’s all ever football has been about. Savage was a good footballer, but lacks perspective.
I hope that Sean retains his – as I’m confident he will - and keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground ... apart from when he needs to head in an injury time winner of course!
My clipping from this morning's copy of The Sun
The Sun’s football website: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football
The Sun’s football website: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football
As central defenders go he has all it takes to make it to the top, but he’s only 19 years old and while he should enjoy the plaudits after performances like the one he showed against Huddersfield on Saturday, he also has to keep his feet on the ground.
His manager, Danny Wilson, is one person who can – and will - help him to continue to develop his ability so that at some stage he is ready for the next step. His mum and dad are also solid people who can give him wise council and he has plenty of team mates who can give him guidance, but like anyone, his future is ultimately in his own hands.
Fortunately Sean seems to be listening to Wilson and shrugged off speculation linking him with Newcastle, Liverpool and others after the game on Saturday. He said:
“A couple of people I know have gone up to the Premier League and it hasn’t worked out for them for one reason or another. Ben Tozer (who signed for Newcastle at about the same age and has suffered from injuries and been restricted to Toon reserve fixtures) has now signed on loan for Northampton and played really well at Anfield when they won last week.
I’ve signed a contract for another two years and just played my 50th professional game which is a real milestone and I couldn’t be happier.
I’m sure that there are scouts at every game and they watch every player on the pitch, but I’m just focused on keeping clean sheets.”
And that’s the way it should be. The Swindon faithful won't begrudge him a move to a bigger club when the time is right, but he's at the right place now to hone his skills and learn the trade. Because as good as he is, make no mistake, he's still learning.
Keeper David Lucas, 32, played his own part in Swindon’s victory, but praised Morrison saying:
“Sean’s enjoying himself at the moment and you can see it in the way he plays. Last season he had the crutch of knowing Gordon Greer (now at Brighton) would be playing most of the games, but now he knows that he’ll be playing each week and he has risen to it.”
And Morrison himself was quick to recognise central defensive partner Scott Cuthbert who played a big part in the clean sheet. Morrison said:
"I know Scott's a good honest player and always gives 100%. We've developed a good understanding at the moment and long may it continue and there be many more clean sheets to come. We worked hard for it and Alan Sheehan said to me at half time that we couldn't keep creating this many chances and not score."
It was Sheehan's corner that led to Morrison's goal.
When I watch Sean, I think back to Titus Bramble who also had everything at the same age. Physically they are both tall and well built, neither shirks a tackle and they can both spray the ball about the pitch. Sean is even taking the long throws into the opposition boxes at the moment.
However, Bramble’s problem was always his lapses in concentration at the most inopportune moments – and his off field image.
As far as concentration is concerned, this is an area that Wilson has been urging Sean to work on and, to be fair, he is listening to his boss. He proved this by frustrating the Huddersfield strikers for more than ninety minutes before nodding in the injury time winner.
My phone footage of Sean’s winner – the only time I filmed anything during the whole game! I had one of my funny feelings that something was about to happen ... again!!
And the BBC's slightly better camera work!
Away from the County Ground, Sean will have to find his own way just like the rest of us did at his age. He’ll make mistakes and have to work out who is a friend and who is a hanger-on, but he’s smart enough to be able to make the right judgments.
Listening to 606 on the way home on Saturday evening I was stunned to hear Robbie Savage laugh at a caller when they pointed out he was an entertainer, but frankly that’s all ever football has been about. Savage was a good footballer, but lacks perspective.
I hope that Sean retains his – as I’m confident he will - and keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground ... apart from when he needs to head in an injury time winner of course!
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Terriers Knocked Off Top Spot by Robins - Dog Days Are Over
What I had predicted would be an open high scoring game between two footballing sides turned out to be a masterclass in League One defending.
Swindon central defenders Sean Morrsion and Scott Cuthbert along with keeper David Lucas came out on top thanks to Morrsion's 91st minute winner, but Huddersfield's defenders also acquitted themselves well.
Jamie McCombe and skipper Peter Clarke were resolute in the centre of defence and keeper Alex Smithies pulled off several good saves with even opposite number Lucas saying:
"Smithies is going to be a really good keeper. Every time I've played against him or watched him he has looked very good."
Unfortunately for the Terriers, two injuries to Gary Roberts and Scott Arfield in the first half restricted manager Lee Clark's tactical options and while it appeared to the away fans that Jonathan Douglas had 'done' Roberts in the 12th minute, the lad was actually taken off with a broken arm after falling awkwardly in the tackle. Clark said:
"Gary Roberts has been one of my best players in the last 4 or 5 games and he was causing problems in the short spell he was on. The break is in a high area of his arm and he was taken to hospital. We'll learn more later, but I've now lost one of my best players for a period of time."
Despite the injuries, Huddersfield contributed greatly to the game and probably deserved a point, but they look too good an outfit to let this result get to them and I suspect they will be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. As Clark said:
"This result hurts like hell, but as Sir Alex Ferguson will tell you, it's not quite squeaky bum time yet."
More on this game tomorrow.
Swindon central defenders Sean Morrsion and Scott Cuthbert along with keeper David Lucas came out on top thanks to Morrsion's 91st minute winner, but Huddersfield's defenders also acquitted themselves well.
Jamie McCombe and skipper Peter Clarke were resolute in the centre of defence and keeper Alex Smithies pulled off several good saves with even opposite number Lucas saying:
"Smithies is going to be a really good keeper. Every time I've played against him or watched him he has looked very good."
Unfortunately for the Terriers, two injuries to Gary Roberts and Scott Arfield in the first half restricted manager Lee Clark's tactical options and while it appeared to the away fans that Jonathan Douglas had 'done' Roberts in the 12th minute, the lad was actually taken off with a broken arm after falling awkwardly in the tackle. Clark said:
"Gary Roberts has been one of my best players in the last 4 or 5 games and he was causing problems in the short spell he was on. The break is in a high area of his arm and he was taken to hospital. We'll learn more later, but I've now lost one of my best players for a period of time."
Despite the injuries, Huddersfield contributed greatly to the game and probably deserved a point, but they look too good an outfit to let this result get to them and I suspect they will be there or thereabouts at the end of the season. As Clark said:
"This result hurts like hell, but as Sir Alex Ferguson will tell you, it's not quite squeaky bum time yet."
More on this game tomorrow.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
David Prutton - Old Friends
I met up with Former Forest and Leeds midfielder David Prutton after the Swindon game last weekend - a very nice and very genuine guy.
One thing he mentioned that surprised me was the fact that while he’d been talking to clubs in the summer, he had been really impressed with Andy Scott the Brentford manager he scored against in the 40th minute.
“I spoke to Andy in the summer and he’s got a lot of very progressive and good ideas. My agent knows him and so I spoke to him a couple of times about Brentford and what they had to offer. I just thought it wasn’t the right time to go there plus I was really impressed with what Danny had done last year.
I’ve also got a couple of very close friends here in David Lucas and Jonathan Douglas and you don’t often get the chance to play with people you’re good mates with. I’m not just here for sentimental reasons though, they’re both very good players and you want t surround yourselves with good players if you can. I’ve played in teams where I haven’t had that and it’s very hard work.
For example David is one of the best keepers I’ve seen as a reaction shot stopper and he showed that with a save from our defender Sean Morrison against Brentford..
Another reason I joined Swindon was that Danny Wilson likes to get the ball down and play. Sometimes he wants you to play in areas you wouldn’t think of which isn’t always the way, but he’s got a lot of good ideas.”
Listening to David talk about the game, it didn’t stretch my imagination too far to see him working in the broadcast media at some point in the future. He has a quick sense of humour, but also talks well about the game – certainly easier on the ear than Robbie Savage was on 606 as I drove home!
“It’s only three games in and you can’t get too carried away. It’s got the makings of a team that can do something. We need to keep having belief and make sure the fans keep making lots of noise. Football’s a different beast nowadays.
One thing he mentioned that surprised me was the fact that while he’d been talking to clubs in the summer, he had been really impressed with Andy Scott the Brentford manager he scored against in the 40th minute.
“I spoke to Andy in the summer and he’s got a lot of very progressive and good ideas. My agent knows him and so I spoke to him a couple of times about Brentford and what they had to offer. I just thought it wasn’t the right time to go there plus I was really impressed with what Danny had done last year.
I’ve also got a couple of very close friends here in David Lucas and Jonathan Douglas and you don’t often get the chance to play with people you’re good mates with. I’m not just here for sentimental reasons though, they’re both very good players and you want t surround yourselves with good players if you can. I’ve played in teams where I haven’t had that and it’s very hard work.
For example David is one of the best keepers I’ve seen as a reaction shot stopper and he showed that with a save from our defender Sean Morrison against Brentford..
Another reason I joined Swindon was that Danny Wilson likes to get the ball down and play. Sometimes he wants you to play in areas you wouldn’t think of which isn’t always the way, but he’s got a lot of good ideas.”
Listening to David talk about the game, it didn’t stretch my imagination too far to see him working in the broadcast media at some point in the future. He has a quick sense of humour, but also talks well about the game – certainly easier on the ear than Robbie Savage was on 606 as I drove home!
“It’s only three games in and you can’t get too carried away. It’s got the makings of a team that can do something. We need to keep having belief and make sure the fans keep making lots of noise. Football’s a different beast nowadays.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Swindon Town 1 Brentford 1 – Still Searching
My clipping from this morning's copy of The Sun - left - and the same match in The News of the World (links to both papers can be found below)
A score draw in this one, but neither manager will have had a sleepless Saturday night.
Both Danny Wilson and Brentford boss Andy Scott have brought in a few new faces in the summer and so it will take time for them to gel with their new teammates as they both search for their first win. But Scott saw his team chalk up their first point of the season and Wilson must have been encouraged by the marked improvement on Swindon’s first home game of the season – a 2-1 reverse to Brighton.
Brentford took the lead after Robin’s full back Michael Rose failed to connect properly with a header back to keeper David Lucas and striker Charlie MacDonald nipped in the score from a tight angle in the 8th minute. It was a bread and butter goal for someone of MacDonald’s experience, but the 29 year old took it well nevertheless. He said afterwards:
“That’s precisely the reason why you always need to stay sharp on a football pitch. Precisely for occasions like that.”
MacDonald hasn’t set himself any targets this season, but said:
“I’ve done well in the last two and so I’m just looking for more of the same.”
Rose was left with his face buried in the grass - presumably wishing it would swallow him up - but it was just one of those clangers that you see at every level of football from time to time. However, all the more embarrassing if you're a pro.
For the next 30 minutes Rose looked slightly shaky, but then redeemed himself with a hand in David Prutton’s equaliser.
In the 40th minute the former Stockport full back who signed in the summer, launched a long throw to the near post, Sean Morrison headed a looping ball across the face of goal and former Leeds and Forest Prutton nodded in from about two yards for his first Swindon goal.
It was noticeable that while Prutton celebrated with his some of his teammates, Morrison and a couple of the other lads ran over to Rose to pat him on the back.
Morrison himself was immense on Saturday and must have given Wilson food for thought.
The Swindon manager had already stated his intention to try and bring in an established central defender to replace former skipper Gordon Greer - who left for Brighton in the summer - but Morrison certainly staked his claim with a man of the match performance.
However, Morrison 19, has a cool head on his young shoulders. He told me after the game:
“This was my first start since about March and I think I’ve learned a lot in the last year or so. I went out on loan and probably didn’t appreciate what was happening and what it was for, but I’m not the sort of person to throw his toys out of the pram if he doesn’t get picked. Obviously I want to start as many games as I can and I’m ready whenever the gaffer wants me, but I’m only 19 and so I have time on my side and I’ll continue learning.”
Links to The News of the World football website: www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/
And The Sun’s football website: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football
Friday, 6 August 2010
Let the games commence – Brighton Rock
I’m off to Swindon tomorrow for the League One opener against Brighton and it’ll be interesting to see how the Robins bounce back after their play-off final defeat.
After struggling the previous season, Danny Wilson’s boys did incredibly well to make it to Wembley last term, but will they find this season a little tougher? There’s no doubt that they will have earned the respect of the rest of the division and – while a top two position might be tricky with the likes of Southampton and Charlton trying to get back into the Championship – Swindon have a canny boss at the helm and a decent squad.
One player who they might miss is Billy Paynter who weighed in with 29 goals on the way to the play-off final before joining Leeds in the summer. Then again, the County Ground faithful also worried when Simon Cox left for West Brom one year ago, before Robins' fan Charlie Austin started banging them in.
Swindon’s success might depend on whether Wilson can play a suitable foil up front for Austin. Togo striker Thomas Dossevi has just signed a one year deal and former Stoke City and Pompey hitman Vincent Péricard – who was also on the books of Juventus as a kid – is itching for a run in the side. Personally I think a fit Péricard could more than make up for Paynter, although only if he matches the Scouser’s work ethic.
This might also be the season when young Sean Morrison makes his mark and it wouldn’t surprise me if he isn’t being linked with a few bigger clubs by the end of the season if he knuckles down and plays to his potential. He’s only 19 years old and still learning his trade, but has all the attributes needed by a central defender. If he keeps focused, he gets the chances and the crowd cut him a little slack, he could quite easily fill the void left by former skipper Gordon Greer who – along with manager Gus Poyet and Slovak keeper Peter Brezovan - returns with his new employers tomorrow afternoon.
Simon Ferry has also signed from Celtic after spending last season on loan at the Robins and along with Jonathan Douglas and Jon Paul McGovern, was an outstanding and consistent performer on the way the Wembley.
In goal both David Lucas and Phil Smith can do a good job at this level and seem to have had the confidence of their defenders last season. There’s no reason why that shouldn’t continue.
Danny Wilson has brought in a few new faces during the summer and if anyone can get them to gel, it’s him. Wilson has been around the block and has earned the right to be backed by the fans and the board.
I’m tipping the Robins for a top six finish this season and wouldn’t be surprised if local neighbours Bristol Rovers join them. A play-off final meeting? What a great day out at Wembley that would be. Does North London stock enough cider to cope?
After struggling the previous season, Danny Wilson’s boys did incredibly well to make it to Wembley last term, but will they find this season a little tougher? There’s no doubt that they will have earned the respect of the rest of the division and – while a top two position might be tricky with the likes of Southampton and Charlton trying to get back into the Championship – Swindon have a canny boss at the helm and a decent squad.
One player who they might miss is Billy Paynter who weighed in with 29 goals on the way to the play-off final before joining Leeds in the summer. Then again, the County Ground faithful also worried when Simon Cox left for West Brom one year ago, before Robins' fan Charlie Austin started banging them in.
Swindon’s success might depend on whether Wilson can play a suitable foil up front for Austin. Togo striker Thomas Dossevi has just signed a one year deal and former Stoke City and Pompey hitman Vincent Péricard – who was also on the books of Juventus as a kid – is itching for a run in the side. Personally I think a fit Péricard could more than make up for Paynter, although only if he matches the Scouser’s work ethic.
This might also be the season when young Sean Morrison makes his mark and it wouldn’t surprise me if he isn’t being linked with a few bigger clubs by the end of the season if he knuckles down and plays to his potential. He’s only 19 years old and still learning his trade, but has all the attributes needed by a central defender. If he keeps focused, he gets the chances and the crowd cut him a little slack, he could quite easily fill the void left by former skipper Gordon Greer who – along with manager Gus Poyet and Slovak keeper Peter Brezovan - returns with his new employers tomorrow afternoon.
Simon Ferry has also signed from Celtic after spending last season on loan at the Robins and along with Jonathan Douglas and Jon Paul McGovern, was an outstanding and consistent performer on the way the Wembley.
In goal both David Lucas and Phil Smith can do a good job at this level and seem to have had the confidence of their defenders last season. There’s no reason why that shouldn’t continue.
Danny Wilson has brought in a few new faces during the summer and if anyone can get them to gel, it’s him. Wilson has been around the block and has earned the right to be backed by the fans and the board.
I’m tipping the Robins for a top six finish this season and wouldn’t be surprised if local neighbours Bristol Rovers join them. A play-off final meeting? What a great day out at Wembley that would be. Does North London stock enough cider to cope?
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