Steven Fyfe continues his series of interviews with former Swindon Town players. This week he speaks with Juan Cobian, the second best head-tennis player at the County Ground during Andy King’s time as manager… Argentinian defender Juan Cobian may not be a name known, or remembered, by many younger Town fans. Those playing Championship Manager in the last 90’s will remember
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Steven Fyfe gives his view of how Swindon’s opening ten games have gone, and what needs to change The age-old saying in football is ‘give us ten games’. It is the unwritten moment when you can start to realistically picture how your season is going to go. Now, as Town are ten league games in, I decided to review the
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Steven Fyfe profiles Town’s first new signing for the 2016/17 season, ex-Reading midfielder, John Goddard… Swindon Town have acted quickly in announcing the first addition to their ranks ahead of the 2016/17 season with the news that Woking midfielder John Goddard has signed a three year deal. Having done a little research I am very hopeful the newest arrival at SN1
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In the latest of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, former Town striker and manager Iffy Onuora who gives an honest recount of his time at the County Ground… This week I’ve spoken with a former Town player and manager. In 80 appearances he scored a very respectable 25 goals for the Robins. In this very open and honest recount of his time at SN1
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In the latest of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, he talks to a player who spent 14 seasons at Town about learning from Wes Foderingham and Steve Hale and how he benefited from one of Paolo Di Canio’s strangest decisions This week I caught up with another former-Swindon youngster who only managed one senior appearance before leaving his boyhood club: Leigh Bedwell kindly took
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In the latest of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, former Town defender Jerel Ifil was kind enough to discuss at length his time at the County Ground, including losing 7-1 and compares relegation under Iffy Onuora and promotions with Dennis Wise… This week I got to catch up with one of the longest-serving players during my time supporting Town. Seven years (including loan spells),
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In the latest of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, former Town midfielder Simon Ferry was kind enough to discuss at length his time at the County Ground, including some memorable moments at Wembley and under Paolo Di Canio… This week I had the chance to catch up with a man who in four years experienced just about everything possible at SN1. 175 games and nine
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In the latest of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, Raffaele De Vita discusses life working under his hero, Paolo Di Canio, and more… I would like to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. My first question has to be, what was it like working for Paolo?. “Working with Di Canio was the best experience I’ve had in football. A lot
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In the fourth of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, former Town youth team defender Aaron Oakley was kind enough to discuss at length his rise through the youth ranks at Swindon and how his injuries impacted on his professional career. There have been plenty of young players come through the ranks during my time supporting Swindon and few have had the hype of centre back
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In the third of Steven Fyfe’s Q&As, former Town, Pompey and LA Galaxy midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi was kind enough to discuss at length Swindon’s play-off defeat to Brighton, playing with David Beckham in MLS and his time at the County Ground When I was first getting into Swindon there was a decent squad. However, one man seemed to stand out with a
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