Form Guide… A goalless draw at Hartlepool United was our 1000th in league football, signalling a frustrating start to League One, particularly after Tommy Miller missed a penalty. The draw makes it four league and cup matches without tasting defeat. At the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 26 league and cup matches, a run stretching back to a 1-3
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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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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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League One continues to be the testing ground for those in the Football League who aim to push towards the top level of the English Football Pyramid. Adam Johnson looks at what we can be looking forward to in the months ahead… We’ve only been away a year but it’s nice to be back. The phrase goes that you don’t
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Form Guide… In pre season Swindon have played 7 matches, winning 5, drawing 1 and suffering 1 defeat against Crystal Palace. In midweek Town pulled out a brilliant second half performance to stun Brighton & Hove Albion with a comfortable 3-0 win in the League Cup. Hartlepool United played 10 pre-season friendlies, winning 3 – including a 1-0 win over
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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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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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Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Brendan Hobbs… Hopes and expectations for the season: I’ve been told many times that I’m like a dull, miserable Hippo who likes nothing more than to wallow and thrash about in a muddy pond of negativity. So I’ve decided to be
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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 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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