Andrew Steele-Davis takes a look back on what has been a memorable season so far for Town fans. It’s perhaps fair to say that there has been no better time to be a Swindon Town fan than now. Riding on the crest of a wave that a fifteen game unbeaten run brings, a lucrative home tie against Wigan Athletic of
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BBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. It was a late kick in the whatsits on Saturday wasn’t it..? Paul Caddis had put the Town in front, with a fantastic solo effort. It looked as though Swindon would pick up a notable victory at The Mem, but it wasn’t to be. Former Exeter defender
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Paolo Di Canio’s post match comments in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers has certainly got everyone talking and asking the question; does he mean it or is it just an empty threat made in the heat of the moment? For those who haven’t heard Di Canio’s comments, listen here to Paolo erupting like Mount Etna. We
Read moreBBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. I’ve been a Swindon supporter since the early 1960’s…no jokes about my age please, I’ve heard them all…and it’s difficult to remember a time when I’ve been so confident about OUR team. On the way to Colchester last Saturday, I had no doubt that we’d be in
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Following the tragic death of Gary Speed there has been much debate about footballers and depression – even though the exact reasons for the death are as yet unexplained. Those events came days after Nick Judd’s interview with Vincent Pericard, in which the former Swindon striker talked openly about the stresses of life as a professional footballer, including his own battles with depression.
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BBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. Before I get into events of the week, it’s once again my great honour to announce “The Washbag” player of the month. To say it’s been a pretty good few weeks for the Town is an understatement. The team has gone from strength to strength, and it’s
Read moreNorwegian Swindon Town supporter Hans J Tandsether of HeiaSwindon.com provides his view on events at the County Ground throughout November. So here we are again. Another month gone by and for Swindon Town it has been a great month. It all started with a 2-0 victory away against Port Vale and it was really great to see Lukas Magera get a debut
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BBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan continues his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. A lovely day, sun’s shining, blue sky above…hey let’s go to watch AFC Wimbledon against Swindon, by the banks of the Thames. To be fair I’d have gone even if the weather had been lousy, but the pleasant early winter day made the journey even better. I’d
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Nick Judd talks exclusively to former Swindon Town striker Vincent Pericard about the stresses of life as a professional footballer away from home, his time at the County Ground and how he’s rebuilding his career at Havant & Waterlooville. Could more be done to help foreign players settle in England, and beyond? One former STFC player believes so… With so many
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Sunday 20th November was the six month anniversary of Paolo Di Canio’s appointment as manager of Swindon Town. Sam Walton looks back on the Italian’s time at the County Ground. Paolo Di Canio. Surely not… What to us? You mean THE Paolo Di Canio… to Swindon Town. Nahhh, it’s never going to happen! Those were the words of my season ticket holding Dad in May
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