During the commentary on the 3-0 victory over a happless Leeds United this afternoon, Town Chairman Andrew Fitton revealed he is planning a trip to Scotland next weekend to watch Celtic and meet with their Board to ‘cememt our relationship’. Following Tony Mowbray leaving Parkhead two weeks ago, Town need to work to retain the positive partnership between the two clubs,
Read moreSwindon 4 Wimbledon 1 – Football League Division Three 29th August 1981 Swindon get off to a flying start to the 1981/82 season – goals from Carter, Graham, Hughes and Greenwood giving John Trollope’s men a 4-1 victory over the Dons. The flying start wasn’t to last as Town finished 22nd and were relegated to Division Four for the first time in our history.
Read moreTown have announced this morning that second year scholars Will Evans (central defender) and Billy Bodin (midfielder / forward) have been offered new one year professional contracts. Unfortunately Calum Antell, Matt Barnes, Elliot Knight, Mark Hartmann and Jordan Record will be released at the end of the season. Will Evans, a strong central defender, has the opportunity to follow Sean Morrison’s example and find
Read moreSaturday was the first time I’ve seen Stephen Darby following his loan move from Liverpool, which lasts until the end of the season. I suspect playing at Swindon in League One must come as a shock after featuring in the Champions League and albeit a minor role in a Premier League game in January with Gerrard, Torres and co. Whilst I
Read moreThis afternoon Swindon took on a top of the table Norwich City, who came into the match 7 points clear at the top and unbeaten in 4 games. City also boast two of the top players in League One this season, Holt and Hoolahan. Swindon started the game at a gloomy County Ground with 3 changes from the midweek win away
Read moreI couldn’t get to the Southampton game last night, so a big thanks to Iain for this excellent write up. Swindon’s final game in hand couldn’t really have been a much trickier proposition. Southampton had won their last 7 games in the league at St Mary’s, scoring 23 goals in the process. Town came into the game with some confidence
Read moreTown won their first match in three this afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Brighton. Charlie Austin scored the winner in the 71st minute, slotting in a low shot from 10 yards. This goal took his tally to 14 for the season and will hopefully restore his confidence in front of goal, as he had failed to score since the
Read moreFinally after every other League One team has strengthened their squads with loan signings since the start of February, Danny Wilson has got his man as Stephen Darby has today joined Town on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season. Darby has seen his first team opportunities limited at Liverpool this season, as is unfortunately the norm for many English youngsters
Read moreTown were at the MK Dons tonight. A rearranged fixture from a snowy January. One of our two games in hand along with a visit to Southampton next week. Wilson made two team changes with Morrison and Pericard in for Greer and Austin who drop to the bench. Morrisons mistake led to the opening goal after 90 seconds with Wilbraham taking the
Read moreYesterday we were promised the bragging rights to banish the memory of the 3-0 defeat against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial earlier this season. However, our 4-0 home defeat shows you can take nothing for granted and, when Swindon lose this season they surely know how to do it in style. To say Swindon played poorly would be very disrespectful to
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