Swindon Town

Quintet offered new Swindon deals
Goalkeeper Rhys Evans and defender Sean O'Hanlon have been offered extended contracts by Swindon. Midfielder Stefan Migloranzi has not been offered a new deal and is now speaking to other clubs. Defenders Steve Jenkins, Andy Nicholas and Paul Smith have all been offered one-year contracts by Robins manager Iffy Onuora. Youngsters Kyle Lapham, Matty Bulman and Chris Taylor will leave the club along with Nicky Nicolau.

Wise in talks to be Swindon boss
Dennis Wise is in negotiations to become Swindon Town's new manager, reports Sir Stanley. The club are hoping to announce him as their new boss by the end of the week. The 39-year-old former England international has mainly played in the Premiership and lists among his clubs Chelsea, Wimbledon and Coventry. Wise's only managerial experience came at Millwall, where in 18 months in charge he lead the team to the FA Cup final against Manchester United. It is not yet known if Wise wants to continue playing. The move for Wise is a big turnaround for Swindon, who until very recently were insisting that Iffy Onuora would remain as manager. If Wise agrees terms with the Robins, it is unclear if Onuora, Alan Reeves or Ian Woan would have a future at the County Ground.

Swindon confirm Wise as manager
Dennis Wise has been installed as Swindon player-manager after agreeing personal terms on Monday. The 39-year-old will be assisted at the County Ground by former Chelsea team-mate Gustavo Poyet. "I have been impressed with Swindon in the meetings we have had and liked what I heard," Wise explained. "There will not be loads of money to spend. I have targets I would like to bring in and we will have to wheel and deal to a certain extent." Wise says he and Poyet will register as players and be available to play but hopes they are not needed. "I want a fit and strong side because once you have that you have a mentally strong side and that will help us no end. "I am sure the players will do well for us and keep us out of the side but because we will have a relatively small squad the option will be there." Former boss Iffy Onoura was offered the chance to stay in a reduced capacity but has turned down that opportunity and has left the club. He said: "While I am disappointed, I understand that the club want that big name to put bums on seats early in the season, which is important. "My argument was, and still is, that a longer term stability was important to the club. The club wanted to go a different way and we have held a frank and honest discussion. "There was an offer to keep me at the club, but in reality the new manager wouldn't want the former manager sitting in the wings. "I don't think that would have been beneficial and there would have been a little bit of pride at stake too." Wise's only previous managerial experience was at Millwall, where in 18 months in charge he lead the team to the FA Cup final against Manchester United. He aims to use his contacts in the game to help him during his stint at the County Ground. "There are a lot of people I have worked under at all levels, who I can pick up the phone and ask for help if needs be," Wise added.

O'Hanlon closes on Swindon deal
Swindon Town skipper Sean O'Hanlon is set to agree a new contract within the next fortnight, according to deputy chairman Mark Devlin. "We are now very close to concluding a deal," he told the club website. "I would imagine that would be done and dusted within 10 to 14 days, with Sean staying here at Swindon. "(Manager) Dennis Wise will be looking for a bit of experience, but we will not be paying ageing Premiership players to see out their careers here."

Peacock steps up comeback efforts
Swindon's Lee Peacock says his recovery from knee surgery is going well as he bids to be fit for pre-season. The 29-year-old striker tried to play through the pain barrier at the end of last season in an attempt to save the Robins from relegation. Peacock told Sir Stanley: "I'm in the gym on my own everyday doing bits and bobs. "It's going well, the knee is getting stronger and I'm being able to do more and more work on it."

Slattery lends Wise helping hand
Swindon have recruited England masseur Steve Slattery to help their League Two cause this season. Slattery will return to his hometown club and link up with Robins boss Dennis Wise, who he knows from their time together in the England camp. \"Dennis has asked me to help out and I will be happy to do so,\" Slattery told the Swindon Advertiser. \"If the players are working as hard as I think they will be under Dennis, they will be glad of a good massage.\"

Tribunal to rule on O'Hanlon fee
Swindon will discover how much they will receive from Milton Keynes Dons for defender Sean O'Hanlon on Tuesday, when a Football League tribunal sits. The 23-year-old rejected a new deal at the County Ground this summer and signed for the Dons earlier this month. However, as he is under 24, the Robins are entitled to a fee for the former England Under-20 international, which will be determined by the tribunal. O'Hanlon joined Swindon from Everton in 2004, after an initial loan spell.

Ince eyes Swindon coaching role
Paul Ince has held talks with Swindon boss Dennis Wise with a view to joining the club in a coaching capacity. The 38-year-old was recently overlooked for the manager's post at Wolves following Glenn Hoddle's resignation. The former Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder, who spent four years at Wolves, left Molineux after the arrival of new boss Mick McCarthy. Wise said: \"He is a good friend of mine and we have had a chat about the situation and it's left with him now.\" The Robins manager added: \"I am sure there will be a few bigger clubs after him but it's a little thought we have had and we will see what happens now.\" Ince criticised Wolves for allowing him to leave and stated that he was keen to move into coaching. His playing contract at Molineux expired in June.

Wise to sit out opening matches
Swindon boss Dennis Wise says the demands of being manager mean that he will not be fit enough to play in the first few matches of the season. Wise told Sir Stanley: \"There was so much that we needed to do, and we wanted to go through so much with the players that you can't train properly. \"It's impossible to be fit although I've joined in a couple of sessions, but for me it's nowhere near enough. \"I probably need about two weeks worth of good work, and then I'll be ready.\"

Swindon sign ex-Forest man Evans
Swindon Town have signed former Nottingham Forest midfielder Paul Evans on a one-year contract, subject to Football League approval. The 31-year-old, who won two full caps for Wales, was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. Oswestry-born Evans began his career at Shrewsbury, making nearly 200 appearances for the Shropshire club. He then spent three years at Brentford before spells with Bradford, Blackpool, Rotherham and Forest.

Wise hails star keeper Brezovan
Dennis Wise hailed Swindon's debutant keeper Peter Brezovan, who saved two penalties in the 1-0 win at Hartlepool in Wise's first game as manager. He said: \"Peter was fantastic - he was congratulated by everyone at the end. \"The bus driver speaks a little Polish, so he has passed on some information for us. They were both great saves, but the one off the line was unbelievable. \"We played very well in the first half, but were a bit naive with the penalties - there was no need to give them away.\"

Football club boss in plane crash
The chief executive of a football club and his 10-year-old son were among six people on board a light aircraft that crashed on a golf course in Bucks. The Cessna 310 came down in woods close to Denham Golf Course on Saturday. Swindon Town Football Club confirmed Mark Devlin and his son Stan were injured in the crash, as well as marketing manager Mike Sullivan. Also taken to hospital were investor Bill Power, an unnamed passenger and the pilot, 60, who was seriously hurt. Wooded area The plane had taken off from Denham airfield earlier in the day and was returning from the first match of the season at Hartlepool United when the crash happened shortly after 1900 BST on Saturday. All the injured were taken to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough. The plane came down close to Denham Golf Course A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said members of the public had reported a twin-engine aircraft going down in a wooded area of the golf course. Air accident investigators have been examining the wreckage of the aircraft. Thames Valley Police have handed over the scene to British Transport Police as the accident took place in their jurisdiction.

Wise grateful for 'lucky' winner
Swindon boss Dennis Wise says his side were worthy winners against Rochdale - their third successive league victory. Alan Goodall's own goal gifted the points to the Robins and Wise's men could even afford to miss two penalties after the break. \"I told the lads to be patient and in the second half we got more,\" Wise told the club's website. \"We deserved to win but the own goal was bizarre - although it was a nice kind of bizarre in our favour.\"

Swindon 1-0 Rochdale
Dennis Wise enjoyed a third straight win since becoming Swindon boss thanks to Alan Goodall's bizarre own goal. Rochdale keeper Matt Gilks was helpless as Goodall headed in from close range on the stroke of half-time. Gilks prevented a more emphatic win for Swindon by saving two penalties in the second half, firstly from Christian Roberts and then from Paul Evans. Rochdale failed to find any rhythm and all they could muster in the second half was a shot by Adam Rundle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Swindon: Brezovan, Jack Smith, Vincent, Ifil, Williams, Shakes (Weston 83), Evans, Pook, Monkhouse, Roberts (Brownlie 89), Peacock (Jutkiewicz 90). Subs Not Used: Nicholas, Onibuje. Booked: Pook. Goals: Goodall 44 og. Rochdale: Gilks, Ramsden, Goodall, Stanton, Boardman, Crooks, Cooksey (Brown 90), Doolan (Thompson 86), Rundle (Clarke 68), Dagnall, Christie. Subs Not Used: Edge, Warburton. Booked: Christie, Stanton, Cooksey, Gilks. Att: 6,771. Ref: R Lee (Essex).

Darlington v Swindon
Darlington have new signings Julian Joachim and Alun Armstrong available after both came to the club in midweek. Boss David Hodgson has no other injury worries, but may make changes after last weekend's 4-1 loss to Boston. Swindon should have Ady Williams available after the former Wales international recovered after turning an ankle in training. Andy Gurney and Gareth Whalley are both unavailable as they remain sidelined by ankle injuries.

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