NEW caretaker boss Andy King has vowed to make his mark at Swindon Town.
King was brought to the club in the summer by Colin Todd but the sudden departure of his old boss has pushed the former Everton hero into the hot-seat.
However, despite his loyalty to Todd, the caretaker boss has vowed he will not be seeking his advice.
"I'll do things my way. I am my own man. I have the utmost respect for Colin Todd but I will not be ringing him to discuss team selection," he said.
King hopes the uncertainty surrounding Todd's departure will be resolved quickly but he is more concerned with preparing the team for tomorrow's clash with Notts County at Meadow Lane.
"The team I select will be the one I feel is capable of winning the game. I will not be afraid to make changes from the game on Tuesday night," he said,
King believes Town's league position is a not a true reflection of the players' ability but knows they must prove it on the pitch.
"I believe in the players and they have shown in flashes what they are capable of producing. What we need now is to see some consistency," said King.
The caretaker boss said Town were in a division which did not boast a 'Manchester United' in that there was no one team capable of beating the others consistently.
"Even though we have lost games, I don't think we have been embarrassed by anyone this season," he said.
King expects whatever side he selects tomorrow to show commitment and to battle for the right to play their football.
His own commitment to the cause is not in question and he expects the same attitude from his players.
Poor results have deflated pre-season expectations and King has urged the supporters to play their part in ending a 'lull' as he sees it.
"Let's bring back that sense of anticipation and create a really positive attitude," he said.
Colin Todd was back at the County Ground this morning for a meeting with Terry Brady and chief executive Pete Rowe.
Todd's move to Derby County is still in limbo. A statement from Town said this morning that he was still manager of the club but, "to protect the integrity" of Swindon he had been told to take a few days leave.
He awaits a settlement deal to be struck before he can join as assistant boss at Derby County.
Rumours suggested yesterday that Derby had pulled out of the deal. But manager Jim Smith said he expected Todd to be at their match in Leicester on Saturday.
"It was totally my decision to bring in Colin," said Smith. "I know him very well and we get on. Colin is coming in as assistant manager. He wants to join us, we want him to join us.
"We have agreed to pay the compensation that is agreed in Colin's contract. To be honest I thought that was a good figure and our advice was that our offer was correct."
Town's statement added: "We are satisfied with the current arrangement and have no wish to see Colin leave the club."
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