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TheWashbag meets Fraser Digby: Part 4 – McMahon and the end of an era

In our first in-depth interview with a Swindon Town legend, Ron Smith interviews Fraser Digby on his career and life after football. Fraser and his washbag were the inspiration for this site, so it was a great pleasure to meet and interview him. In this fourth of six parts to be published over the next couple of weeks, Fraser talks candidly

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2012/13 Season: Hopes & Expectations – Ron Smith

Throughout this week our writers have revealed their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Finally on the opening day of the season, it’s my turn… Hopes and expectations for the season: After destroying nearly everyone in League Two, many expect Swindon Town will be ready to mount a serious automatic promotion challenge. But can Town really leap two divisions in

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2012/13 Season: Hopes & Expectations – Neil Evans

Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Neil Evans… Hopes and Expectations: There’s a a lot to optimistic about in SN1 as another season dawns. An existing squad of good players has been complemented by some excellent summer signings, beefing up the midfield and attack in particular. We’ve been tipped to do

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2012/13 Season: Hopes & Expectations – Rosie MacGillivray

Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Rosie MacGillivray… Hopes and expectations for the season: I hope for a play-off finish. I expect a top-half finish. Good home form again should allow us to do the latter with relative ease. Signing of the summer: Andy Williams. I back him

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2012/13 Season: Hopes & Expectations – Matt Davies

Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Matt Davies… Hopes and expectations for the season: In my opinion a successful season would be a play-off place, despite this I do think that promotion is a realistic aim as the club has considerable momentum at the moment. Signing of the summer:

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Swindon 3 Brighton 0: A Navarro double sends Town to Stoke

Swindon Town started the season in the best way possible, dumping Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion out of the newly dubbed ‘Capital One Cup’, putting aside any worries about the removal of Paul Caddis as captain in the process. Writes Daniel Hunt. Such an enthralling match seemed impossible at half time following a dull first half that must have left the Sky

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