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troutman · 05-11-2012, 03:41 PM

Paolo di Canio joins Swindon legends after promotion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17749140

By guiding Swindon to an immediate return to League One, Paolo di Canio has guaranteed his place alongside Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle and Lou Macari as one of the club's managerial legends.

It is an outcome that few anticipated happening when the fiery Italian was appointed almost 12 months ago, with many predicting that the unlikely partnership was doomed to fail.

The Robins were soon enjoying impressive runs in both the FA Cup and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - where they reached the final - while they started their ascent to the top of the table, with Di Canio providing many amusing and memorable moments along the way.

His post-match news conferences quickly became famous for both their length and content - his players have been described as chihuahuas and rottweilers at various points during the campaign - and he is not afraid to be seen as outspoken, having risked the wrath of the Football Association on a number of occasions.

But behind the erratic behaviour and touchline antics is a very human story, with Di Canio having achieved all he has despite having to work against a backdrop of tragedy.

05-11-2012, 03:41 PM	#84
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Paolo di Canio joins Swindon legends after promotion http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17749140 By guiding Swindon to an immediate return to League One, Paolo di Canio has guaranteed his place alongside Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle and Lou Macari as one of the club's managerial legends. It is an outcome that few anticipated happening when the fiery Italian was appointed almost 12 months ago, with many predicting that the unlikely partnership was doomed to fail. The Robins were soon enjoying impressive runs in both the FA Cup and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - where they reached the final - while they started their ascent to the top of the table, with Di Canio providing many amusing and memorable moments along the way. His post-match news conferences quickly became famous for both their length and content - his players have been described as chihuahuas and rottweilers at various points during the campaign - and he is not afraid to be seen as outspoken, having risked the wrath of the Football Association on a number of occasions. But behind the erratic behaviour and touchline antics is a very human story, with Di Canio having achieved all he has despite having to work against a backdrop of tragedy.