After only joining Swindon Town from Torquay United for a reported £80,000 in January as Danny Wilson’s ‘replacement’ for Charlie Austin, Elliot Benyon has today confirmed a season long loan to League One new boys Wycombe Wanderers. As Elliot moves to Buckinghamshire, it has left Billy Bodin as our only recognised forward and me living in the hope this transfer wouldn’t have been allowed unless
Read moreAfter Charlie Austin’s complimentary comments to STFC Player on Friday following his move to Burnley, he spoke to Mark Chapman and Mark Clemmit live on BBC Radio 5Live Football League last night and revealed more out his transfer request and reasons for joining Burnley. Clemmit – Can you quite believe all that has happened to you in the last year
Read moreAfter recieving clearance for young Alfreton defender Aden Flint to join Town, this evening the club have confirmed the second new signing of the January transfer window to bolster the defence. Celtic defender Milan Misun joins for a reported six figure undisclosed fee on a contract until June 2013. A warm welcome to the County Ground to the 20 year
Read moreI’m getting a tad tired of the Charlie Austin transfer saga. Finally we’ve accepted an offer from Ipswich and Charlie has got in his tractor to Suffolk to discuss terms. Whether this offer meets the fan’s valuation we await to find out… hopefully a significant upfront sum plus a good sell on clause would keep me happy for now. What’s more important is to
Read moreI’m surprised we’re talking about Morrison leaving Swindon Town before Austin flies the Robin’s nest… Today Town confirmed reports that Reading’s £250,000 offer for the 20 year old central defender has been accepted, as this met a release clause insisted by Morrison when he last renewed terms. Chairman Andrew Fitton said to the Adver: “I expect he (Morrison) will become
Read moreWith fresh news reported by Sky Sports yesterday speculating that Celtic are the latest team to keep close tabs on Charlie Austin, the value and importance of Austin to Town is of such importance that I believe even a sizeable offer wouldn’t represent sufficient value to replace the young striker. Below is a link to a post I made after the transfer
Read moreAt last, Danny Wilson has finally secured an experienced loan signing to hopefully improve the inconstsistent Town defence. Andy Frampton joins on an initial 1 month loan deal from parent club Millwall and goes straight into the Town squad for the away match at Yeovil Town this Saturday. Bringing Frampton in on loan sees an interesting return of a player
Read moreIs Alan Gow a central defender I hear you cry? No he isn’t. Town were widely regarded by supporters to bring in an experienced centre back to replace the now irreplaceable Gordon Greer. Yet, Alan Gow is a 27 year old Scottish forward, who was released from fellow League One team Plymouth Argyle earlier this summer. Alan made 14 appearances scoring 2 goals in
Read moreWith the imminent arrival of Simon Ferry and Paul Caddis from Celtic, who are expected to be unveiled before the Nottingham Forest match tomorrow, it seems strange and exciting at the same time, that Town now find themselves in a position to state their intent and commit to splash the cash by paying a significant transfer fee for the first time in a while. Chairman
Read moreWhy why why, would Gordon Greer want to leave Swindon to join Brighton, let alone Wilson want to sell the club captain? Greer signed last summer on a free transfer with a 2 year contract, and is only 12 months into a very successful stint at the County Ground. Gordon is set to sign a 3 year deal at Brighton following a £250,000 fee
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