Football Manager 2012 has been released today. Some of you may know that I’m the Swindon researcher so if you spot any issues with the data then I’d welcome your constructive comments. In the meantime I’ve noticed several minor issues with the Swindon Town data which I’ve corrected for you in this handy little patch. Also included are various STFC media
Read moreBBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. A long way to Accrington isn’t it..? But boy was it worth it. A feeling of apprehension about the trip and result, was washed away by one of the Town’s most comfortable displays of the season. A swift soft drink in the pub that gives the ground
Read moreWith the promised link with West Ham finally coming to fruition in recent weeks, has Paolo Di Canio left his loan signings too late? Andrew Steele-Davis investigates. Upon his eagerly anticipated arrival on the managerial scene, Paolo Di Canio promised that Swindon Town would benefit significantly from links with Tottenham Hotspur and Paolo’s old stomping ground, West Ham United. There
Read moreThe central partnership in the Swindon Town defence has been up for grabs since Paolo Di Canio took charge earlier this summer. With the departure of Scott Cuthbert, Lescinel Jean-Francios and Andy Frampton, Town’s new look backline has seen five players compete for the right to play at centre back in League Two; Aden Flint, Alan McCormack, Alberto Comazzi, Joe Devera and Oliver Risser. We
Read moreWhat does Swindon’s number 23 share with Liverpool’s ersatz winger? Alex Cooke looks at the role Paolo Di Canio his given our recently converted striker. It’s an ugly comparison: the nimble and neat De Vita against the angular and inelegant Dirk Kuyt, but in terms of Raffa’s new role, it is a closer match than it first appears. For like the
Read moreScot Munroe ventured north on Saturday hoping to be rewarded with a Swindon victory over Accrington Stanley. A long journey which paid off as we witnessed a Swindon away win, which as we know has been few and far between this season in League Two. What we witnessed was a very astute, comfortable and professional performance. This was all against one of the division’s typical
Read moreIt has been another weekend of scintillating action from the Npower Football League Two as both Bristol Rovers and Gillingham banged in five, Wimbledon’s fine recent run came to an end and Plymouth got their second win of the season, writes Andrew Steele Davis. Bristol Rovers had that Friday night feeling as they put five past the hapless Rotherham United in a
Read moreA fantastic and comfortable 2-0 victory for Swindon in Lancashire this afternoon. The win came courtesy of goals from Jervis and debutant Montano, but do either of these scorers deserve your man of the match vote? Our vote closes later on Sunday and our match report to follow on Monday morning.
Read moreForm… After an improved September, Swindon have dropped down the form table to 9th with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in six games. Problems remain away from the County Ground with Swindon the joint second worst team away in League Two with just 3 points. Accrington sit 16th with 1 win, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Stanley are
Read moreBBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. So then it was going to be easy wasn’t it..? Turn up Saturday afternoon, knock in a few goals, add three three points to the tally. I guess that’s what many thought last weekend, when struggling Hereford visited the County Ground. That feeling grew at half time,
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