In our second look back to a previous STFC promotion campaign, Brendan Hobbs recalls the story of the turbulent 1989/90 season – Every silver lining has a cloud. 1990, lets recap it shall we – it was fantastic year, we had the hottest summer on record, then got involved in small scuffle in the Gulf, Mandela was released, Thatcher quit, and
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Two defeats in a row is an unusual run of form for the Town, first time it’s happened in fact since August, but promotion was still secured at Gillingham after a 3-1 defeat. Adam Johnson was there for the party… It’s an odd feeling, celebrating promotion after a defeat. However that odd feeling only lasted all of 10 seconds as
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Footage of the 1987 Division Three play-off final matches from a Gillingham point of view – includes build up and coverage of all three games. The two leg final began with Swindon defeated 0-1 at Priestfield Stadium, then goals from Peter Coyne and Charlie Henry salvaged a 2-2 aggregate draw in the return leg. The final was replayed at the neutral Selhurst Park
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Here are the latest ramblings of BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan.. The highs and lows of being a football fan eh? All emotion has been encapsulated in the last seven days in the life of a Swindon Town supporter. Last week at this time, we were ready to celebrate. Another win against Plymouth Argyle would surely see us on the verge of promotion,
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He’s wild, he’s exuberant, and he’s fantastic entertainment, but Paolo Di Canio is a more studied manager than his pitch-side persona reveals, says Alex Cooke. “The media portrayal of Paolo Di Canio is very different to the manager I’ve come across. The one I have experienced is very meticulous in his planning, very knowledgeable about every level of football from
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The Swindon Town and Gillingham rivalry is an unusual one considering the distance between in miles, yet the events of a meeting at Priestfield in March 1979 set the tone for future years. With the sides seeking promotion from Division Three, Swindon’s visit culminated in a fiery encounter. Gillingham scored two in the opening 25 minutes, only for Town to
Read moreSubstitute Alan Connell secured a late winner against Plymouth Argyle to send Swindon one point away from confirming an immediate return to League One. Aden Flint was awarded with the match sponsor’s man of the match…do you agree? Vote below…
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Here are the latest ramblings of BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan.. Quite a week. To wins out of two over Easter, two long and exhausting journeys. The first was to Morecambe on Good Friday. An early start necessary for a journey so far north. A decision was made not to travel from Devon on the morning, but to stay in Wiltshire on the
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With Swindon Town looking strong to secure a ninth promotion in the Football League, we start our look back at past promotion seasons. First up, Mike Minihane recalls the 1962/63 season when the Town won their maiden promotion from Division Three. The first Swindon Town game I can remember was against Crystal Palace in 1958, I was 9. I had been to
Read moreSwindon secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Northampton Town at the County Ground this afternoon courtesy of a second half strike from Lee Holmes. Alan McCormack was award with the sponsor’s man of the match…do you agree? Vote below…
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