This afternoon Town were away at Colchester United in our first of two matches against fellow promotion contenders. Colchester had failed to win in eight games (since February) and have slipped out of the play-off places following Huddersfield’s mid-week win against Oldham. Wilson fielded a full strength and unchanged team following the Easter Monday comfortable 3-0 win over Tranmere Rovers. Importantly Town
Read moreWith the live televised home game against Exeter on Monday fast approaching, I’ve tried to come up with a list of previous Town games shown live on TV. I’ve covered most of the major and recent matches but I know there are some missing, perhaps some ITV matches in the 1990s? If anyone can remember any other Town games on TV or memories of our TV performances, please feel free to comment…….
Read moreWith an eleven point gap between Swindon and 7th place Colchester, even if worst came to the worst and Town were to lose on Saturday, I’m still feeling confident that a play-off place is all-but secured. Now then…a few weeks ago after our defeats to both Bristol Rovers and MK Dons, I had written-off any chance of Swindon fighting for
Read moreIt appears that relegation threatened Tranmere Rovers’ plan was to take 3 points from their games against Norwich and Swindon. We have Norwich and their 3-1 defeat on Friday evening to thank for Tranmere leaving themselves in Merseyside, as they didn’t compete in a largely disappointing encounter at the County Ground this afternoon. Town were grateful they weren’t pushed, having had a day less
Read moreDuring the commentary on the 3-0 victory over a happless Leeds United this afternoon, Town Chairman Andrew Fitton revealed he is planning a trip to Scotland next weekend to watch Celtic and meet with their Board to ‘cememt our relationship’. Following Tony Mowbray leaving Parkhead two weeks ago, Town need to work to retain the positive partnership between the two clubs,
Read moreSwindon 4 Wimbledon 1 – Football League Division Three 29th August 1981 Swindon get off to a flying start to the 1981/82 season – goals from Carter, Graham, Hughes and Greenwood giving John Trollope’s men a 4-1 victory over the Dons. The flying start wasn’t to last as Town finished 22nd and were relegated to Division Four for the first time in our history.
Read moreTown have announced this morning that second year scholars Will Evans (central defender) and Billy Bodin (midfielder / forward) have been offered new one year professional contracts. Unfortunately Calum Antell, Matt Barnes, Elliot Knight, Mark Hartmann and Jordan Record will be released at the end of the season. Will Evans, a strong central defender, has the opportunity to follow Sean Morrison’s example and find
Read moreSaturday was the first time I’ve seen Stephen Darby following his loan move from Liverpool, which lasts until the end of the season. I suspect playing at Swindon in League One must come as a shock after featuring in the Champions League and albeit a minor role in a Premier League game in January with Gerrard, Torres and co. Whilst I
Read moreThis afternoon Swindon took on a top of the table Norwich City, who came into the match 7 points clear at the top and unbeaten in 4 games. City also boast two of the top players in League One this season, Holt and Hoolahan. Swindon started the game at a gloomy County Ground with 3 changes from the midweek win away
Read moreI couldn’t get to the Southampton game last night, so a big thanks to Iain for this excellent write up. Swindon’s final game in hand couldn’t really have been a much trickier proposition. Southampton had won their last 7 games in the league at St Mary’s, scoring 23 goals in the process. Town came into the game with some confidence
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