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Post by Macmoish on May 20, 2011 15:10:28 GMT
Subject Title originally " "I'm Fascist Not Racist" New Manager Swindon" Swindon Official Site
Di Canio set to become Town bossPosted on: Fri 20 May 2011 Swindon Town FC is delighted to announce that it has reached agreement with Paolo di Canio to become the Club's new Manager. Paolo will complete his media commitments in Italy this weekend before flying to the UK on Monday 23rd May 2011 to complete the paperwork and be formally introduced. The Board of STFC is committed to returning to League 1 at the earliest opportunity and is confident that Paolo will build a team with a new level of passion, pride and professionalism to ensure that this goal is achieved. www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~2363667,00.html
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Post by Macmoish on May 20, 2011 15:11:41 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on May 20, 2011 15:18:18 GMT
Swindon Official Site Wray: 'Di Canio's passion will be infectious' Posted on: Fri 20 May 2011 Town Interim Chairman Jeremy Wray could barely hide his elation after securing the services of Paolo Di Canio as the Town's new manager, insisting the Italian's attitude will give the club a much needed lift over the summer. Former West Ham striker Di Canio will be unveiled to the national press on Monday morning, and, in an interview with STFC Player, Wray was full of praise for the Italian. "I'm delighted that we're finally able to announce it, and I can't wait for Paolo to get here and get started," he said. "When you see the man's passion and love for the game, you will see why he stood out above the other candidates - he's infectious. "He's already shown such pride and attention to detail, and it's an exciting time for Swindon Town." You will be able to watch the extended interview with Wray on STFC Player shortly. www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/Interview/0,,10341~2363840,00.html
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Post by londonranger on May 20, 2011 16:28:12 GMT
Mussolini and Franco loved football.
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Post by Hogan on May 20, 2011 17:16:46 GMT
It could only happen in Britain. No one else would touch that filthy disgusting nazi, he wouldnt get a sniff of a job in football anywhere else.
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Post by londonranger on May 20, 2011 17:56:30 GMT
Hitler preferred going to the dentist to football I hear. (source, hard one except i know he preferred that to sitting on the train for two hours talking to Franco.
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Post by Macmoish on May 20, 2011 17:57:46 GMT
It's a shame also because I like Swindon and I'm disappointed in their appointment. (I also think this is going to be a massive flow and a terrible choice)
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Post by cpr on May 21, 2011 8:24:31 GMT
The GMB Union, who supply 4k per season to STFC have severed all ties. GMB branch secretary Andy Newman said "we could not be seen to have a financial relationship with a club that has a fascist manager".
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Post by Macmoish on May 21, 2011 8:43:14 GMT
Interesting... (re CPR above...Story below) - And theoretically could debate whether political views expressed openly on the football pitch, should have any bearing on an appointment. (I'd say there are some limits. Where exactly they are/should be is the question. I personally would never want such a person in charge of my club Various managers including Warnock praising decision Forgetting the politics for a sec, I just think it's a strange appointment simply in terms of who will get the club out of the Fourth Division (League Two)...Sure will give a thrill for a few mins at having glamour name in charge...But if he can't manage - he'll probably be gone by Christmas. DAILY MAIL Sponsors cut ties with Swindon over Paolo di Canio's fascist views By Sami Mokbel 21st May 2011 Swindon Town's decision to appoint Paolo di Canio as manager has forced a sponsor to terminate their relationship with the club due to the Italian’s fascist views. The GMB Union financially back the Robins to the tune of around £4,000-per-season but have now severed ties with the club after their appointment of the controversial Italian. Former West Ham favourite Di Canio is open about being a fascist and admits he is an admirer of Mussolini. He was fined 7,000 Euros during his second spell with Lazio after twice giving a fascist salute to his own supporters during a local derby against Roma in 2005. i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/05/20/article-1389305-01FC42030000044D-489_468x353.jpg [/img] Divisive views: Paolo Di Canio has made no secret of his political allegiances even though they have landed him in hot water And the appointment of Di Canio has caused friction with the GMB Union - who have a firm anti-facism policy. Andy Newman, the GMB’s Swindon branch secretary, told Sportsmail: ‘We have decided to end our sponsorship deal with Swindon Town, we will not be renewing our agreement with them. ‘Because we are a trade union we could not be seen to have a financial relationship with a club that has fascist manager. We have no choice. It’s unfortunate but that’s the way it is.’ Swindon officials claimed last night they had tried their best to maintain their relationship with GMB. Di Canio will be officially unveiled as Swindon’s new manager on Monday. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1389305/Sponsors-cut-ties-Swindon-Paolo-di-Canios-fascist-views.html#ixzz1MyTuBRPa
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Post by qprdaveqpr on May 21, 2011 8:48:18 GMT
I wonder how some of the swindon players will feel working with Paolo?
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Post by saphilip on May 21, 2011 14:02:03 GMT
I don't condone his policies at all (in fact I detest it) but would there have been the same outrage if a die-hard communist had taken the same job? And before anybody raises it, I know damn well what communism did to this continent (Africa) and I know that millions have perished under the banner of communism.
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Post by harlowranger on May 21, 2011 18:57:08 GMT
Trade union pulls Swindon sponsorship following appointment of Mussolini supporter Di Canio Published 17:12 21/05/11 A leading trade union has decided to end its sponsorship of Swindon Town in protest at the appointment of Paolo Di Canio as manager. The GMB said the Italian former player, who was named manager yesterday, had previously voiced right wing views of which it strongly disapproved. The union's local branch is believed to have paid up to £4,000 to the club this season as part of its sponsorship deal. A GMB spokesman said: "Our local branch has decided to end its association with Swindon following the appointment of Paolo Di Canio. "He has openly voiced support for Mussolini so it beggars belief that Swindon could have appointed him, especially given the multi-ethnic nature of the team and the town." Di Canio is due to fly to the UK on Monday to complete the paperwork and be formally introduced as the new manager. The club have been relegated after finishing bottom of League One. A statement from Swindon said the club are confident he would build a team with the "passion, pride and professionalism" to ensure it could return to League One "at the earliest opportunity". Interim chairman Jeremy Wray said in a statement: "I can't wait for Paolo to get here and get started." Di Canio has spoken freely about being a fascist and an admirer of Mussolini. He has faced bans and fines for making the fascist straight-arm salute while playing for Italian club Lazio. In his autobiography he praised Mussolini as "basically a very principled, ethical individual". Read more: www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Paolo-Di-Canio-news-Trade-union-pulls-Swindon-sponsorship-following-appointment-of-Mussolini-supporter-article738764.html#ixzz1N0xvPDUK Sign up for MirrorFootball's Morning Spy newsletter Register here
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Post by Bushman on May 21, 2011 19:05:31 GMT
It will never last.
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Post by QPRAirdrie on May 22, 2011 15:54:55 GMT
What is a fascist if he's not a racist? Talk about splitting hairs. Do you really want this man in charge, Swindon? ?? Personally I would want someone who knew the first thing about my football team and not be making comments on his political views before they've even played a game. And I thought QPR used to be the laughing stock when it came to managers.
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Post by Macmoish on May 23, 2011 0:13:49 GMT
Personally I wouldnt want him at QPR and he was rumoured/linked to us a year or two ago. (And that's just politicallly - no reason to think he's make a good coach/Manager in the Fourth Division)
But then again I wouldn't want - wouldn't permit - posters making racist comments on this board.
Clearly that's not a problem everywhere.
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Post by Macmoish on May 24, 2011 7:08:03 GMT
Guardian Paolo Di Canio looks forward to the challenge ahead at Swindon Controversial Italian insists he is not afraid of the task at the County Ground in his first managerial role * Stuart James "A lion can't stay in a cage," said Paolo Di Canio, reflecting on his return to football as the new manager of Swindon Town. The County Ground seems an unlikely outpost for one of Italian football's most colourful and controversial characters, although Di Canio sounded like he was coming home when he was unveiled at the League Two club on Monday. "When I left England in 2004, I said I would come back definitely," he said. "It wasn't just a promise." There were a couple of amusing moments at his opening press conference, not least when a journalist spoke about his favourite memory of Di Canio being when he could have scored the winning goal at Goodison Park for West Ham United but instead chose to bring a halt to play by catching the ball to allow Paul Gerrard, the Everton goalkeeper who was down injured at the time, to receive treatment. "Phew, you didn't say pushing the referee," said Di Canio, wiping the back of his hand across his brow. "Thank you!" Recalling that infamous incident when he pushed Paul Alcock to the ground after being sent off at Hillsborough, it was tempting to wonder how Di Canio the manager would handle Di Canio the player. "I would kick his arse," he said, smiling. "In life, I always wanted confrontation, to have a challenge. I'm not worried about strong characters. When I spoke to the [Swindon] chairman I said I would like to have all players with two big bollocks to make him a strong character. I would like to have Paolo Di Canio's character in my dressing room." In other comments that will raise an eyebrow or two among officials, and might well be recalled when Di Canio is gesturing wildly on the touchline next season, the 42-year-old said that one of the first conversations he will have with his Swindon players will be about the respect they must show referees. "I can always understand the anger of a player if he does not agree with a bad decision on the pitch, but they cannot go over the top like I did in the past," he said. "A bad attitude in a wrong situation will not help the team." How Di Canio moulds a side at League Two level will be fascinating to watch, although the early signs are that his contacts book will come in handy. "We have confidence because with Harry Redknapp, my friend, we can have help from him. And on Sunday night I finished my job with an Italian television channel and I spoke with Adriano Galliani, the vice-president of Milan. I asked him, jokingly, if he could give me some players, but he said: 'Seriously, come to me for young, talented players', so we can start a collaboration with him." All of which will fill the Swindon supporters with optimism, although not everyone connected with the club has greeted Di Canio's arrival with excitement. The GMB Union terminated their £4,000-per-season sponsorship deal with Swindon because of Di Canio's fascist views.
"It's not good because I think they lose a chance to come and watch nice football," said Di Canio, who described Benito Mussolini as "basically a very principled, ethical individual" in his autobiography. "I am sorry because I would like to have a nice atmosphere around for the best of the club."Di Canio said that his daughters have "tamed me a little", helping to mellow and prepare him for his first step into an occupation he has always had his eye on. "When I used to play football, I was ready to try to give some information on tactics, so probably this is my destiny," he said. "I feel this is the most important thing for me. I was happy the last years working in a sports programme but a lion can't stay in a cage. A lion has to stay on the pitch, so this is my job and this is my life." www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/may/24/paolo-di-canio-swindon-town-manager
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 20, 2011 6:52:46 GMT
When Saturday Comes/David Squires
The brainless appointment of Paolo Di CanioImage 17 June ~ The qualities many British football fans seem to admire most are those that bear a similarity to the contents of the average supermarket sausage: heart, lungs, guts, balls. A wide range of offal treats then, with the notable exception of brains. These characteristics are often corralled under the heading "passion" and enjoy an enduring reverence in spite of the humiliations routinely handed out to our national teams by countries who prefer to concentrate on things like "passing", "controlling the ball" and "not picking Gareth Barry". So when Paulo Di Canio stated in his first press conference at Swindon Town that he wanted "to have all players with two big bollocks", he was preaching to the choir. His recruitment has, however, not impressed everyone. While the vast majority of fans are beside themselves with excitement, drooling at the prospect of players such a high-profile personality will attract to the Country Ground, there exists a small minority of us who argue that the brief period of publicity cannot possibly compensate for the irreversible damage done to the club's reputation by hiring a man so closely associated with fascism. Naturally, our concerns at the selection have been dismissed as the complaints of Guardian-reading do-gooders, but at least one sponsor shared our disquiet and immediately withdrew their funding. The debate that followed the appointment revealed that most Swindon fans would apparently welcome anyone as manager if they believed he would steer them into the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy (although when Graham Rix was briefly linked to the job, it nearly broke the internet). Reading the comments on Facebook pages and local newspaper websites can be a dispiriting exercise at the best of times, but when you see that people with whom you share a common bond have chosen the image of a man adopting a fascist salute as their profile picture, you begin to question whether you really want to be associated with the club and its fans. Elsewhere, the conversation has focused on the extent and relevance of Di Canio's political beliefs and the nastiness of his particular strand of fascism. It's a complex issue, but one that we probably wouldn't have had to consider if the club had simply appointed Paul Bodin (unless there hides a dark secret behind his amiable persona). It goes against the grain of current popular thinking, but some things – most things – are more important than football. Although it eats up huge amounts of our time, jeopardises our personal relationships and has the power to reduce the best of us to clammy, incoherent wrecks, ultimately it's just a game. The appointment gave me the chance to consider my own moral compass and question whether I could disregard those beliefs and continue to support a club prepared to appoint a Mussolini sympathiser with a history of flicking right-arm salutes. It's something I'm still struggling with. On purely football terms, the appointment is also questionable. Di Canio has not been involved in English football since 2004 and would presumably struggle to recognise a League Two player if he trod on his jackboots. He has spoken of his intention to borrow youth players from Tottenham and AC Milan, whetting the appetite of supporters with memories short enough to have forgotten the disastrous loan spell of Jonathan Obika last season and ignoring the fact that we have our own pool of talented young players from which to draw. Of course, he may follow the path of previous young Swindon managers and enjoy great success. But history has taught us that this will simply lead to a swift departure and more turbulence. To coin a phrase popular among cynical wedding guests, I give it six months. David Squires www.wsc.co.uk/content/view/7335/38/
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Post by saphilip on Jun 20, 2011 10:48:08 GMT
Again where was David Squires and co when Wimbledon hired that Norwegian in the mid 90's who wasn't just a far left socialist but a strident communist? And as far as I can see he wasn't the only far left socialist that has been appointed to coach an English club - and yet I have yet I diodn't recall reading about any protests over those appointments.
Don't get me wrong I don't condone Di Canio's policies, but let's either be consistent and condemn all such appointments (irrespective of your political beliefs) or not bother at all.
And again, please don't try and convince me that the one policy is better than the other and therefore acceptable. I've seen the erffects of it, I can see the possible effects of it in this country if one madman here gets his way, I have spoken to enough people who lived under those policies & conditions and I have read more than enough about it.
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