Swindon Town FC appoint Fascist manager
The Ghosts of Auschwitz | 23.05.2011 20:42 | Anti-racism | Culture | History
Nazi comes to Swindon
In his autobiography Paulo Di Canio described Benito Mussolini as "a very principled, ethical individual", Di Canio has the word "Dux" (meaning "leader", the term used by Italian Fascists to refer to Mussolini) tattooed on his right arm, and several times Di Canio has been filmed giving Nazi salutes.
Di Canio's views provide huge reinforcement for violent Fascist groups in his native Italy, such as his former club Lazio's "Irriducibili" hooligans, who've displayed banners supporting Serbian war criminal Arkan and banners celebrating Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps. Now his appointment at Swindon provides a huge morale boost for violent racist groups in the UK. Have a word -
Swindon Town Football Company Ltd
The County Ground
County Road
Swindon
Wiltshire SN1 2ED
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Directors - Russell Backhouse, Andrew Black, Andrew Fitton, Jeremy Wray
Chief Executive - Nicholas Watkins
Nick Watkins
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Media Manager
Chris Tanner
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Football in the Community Clive Maguire
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Community Partnership Development
Steven Weller
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Youth Department Paul Bodin + Karen Ainscow
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Advertising Sales Executive
Kay Wainwright
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Head of Conferencing Sales
Jo Sear
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Hospitality Marketing
Adam Wainwright
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Membership Manager
Zoe Collman
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Stadium Manager
Mark Isaacs
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Web Editor
Chris Smith
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The following individuals own a significant amount (10% or more) of the club:
Andrew Fitton Nicholas Watkins Jeremy Wray Russell Backhouse Andrew Black
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