Di Canio: My players don't have the quality to improve
The former Celtic striker has spent a week in the spotlight after substituting goalkeeper Wes Foderingham midway through the first half of a 4-1 defeat at Preston North End.
That incident led to di Canio offering to repay unhappy season ticket holders and was followed by a defeat at local rivals Oxford United in the Football League trophy.
The emotional Swindon boss is clearly concerned by the attitude of his players and not shy about airing his views in public.
“After two or three games I have discovered that my players do not have the quality to improve,” di Canio declared after yesterday’s defeat. “I did not mind losing the record, it was bound to happen one day, but it was the way we lost I did not enjoy. There was not the desire or the 100% commitment.
“After this week’s results I think I have over-estimated my players. It was an empty performance in terms of heart but I could not imagine we would lose in this way.”
Despite back to back defeats Swindon are still sitting in mid-table with seven points from five matches.
With the transfer window closed di Canio has little option but to work with the current squad with loan deals unlikely from other English clubs.
Former Celtic midfielder Simon Ferry was a 51st minute substitute in yesterday’s defeat with former hoops team-mate Paul Caddis sent on loan to Birmingham after falling out with di Canio.
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