Play Off Lottery Love-in
The sound of the ‘Maskell clunk’ at Wembley in 1993 still gives Nick Judd an erection… and some other Play Off memories…
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Crewe-sing at the County Ground
It’s Friday, so it must be time for the latest blog by BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan. Don’t know about you, but I was shocked by Crewe’s performance last Saturday. Usually a team that likes to play football, our fellow railway team came, saw and kind of rolled over. Even after Yaser Kasim’s superb opener the visitors showed little stomach for
Read more5 ways in which Paolo Di Canio’s management has made Swindon cup winners
As Aston Villa arrive at the County Ground, Alex Cooke looks at how the Town boss always gets Swindon ‘up for the cup’ Under Paolo Di Canio Swindon have a great record in the League Cup, FA Cup and even the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Stoke, Wigan, Huddersfield, Colchester, Burnley, Bristol City, Brighton, AFC Wimbledon, Barnet, Southend and Exeter have all
Read morePress Watch – STFC’s bid for media domination
Welcome to Press Watch, the Washbag’s new sideways glance at all things Town related in the media. If you see anything remotely concerning Swindon Town in the worlds media get in contact with me via Twitter @mrbraindown First up, imagine my horror in reading that Swindon could have a new hated rival to loathe and despise this season. Who could
Read moreSwindon 3 Brighton 0: A Navarro double sends Town to Stoke
Swindon Town started the season in the best way possible, dumping Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion out of the newly dubbed ‘Capital One Cup’, putting aside any worries about the removal of Paul Caddis as captain in the process. Writes Daniel Hunt. Such an enthralling match seemed impossible at half time following a dull first half that must have left the Sky
Read moreA Brighton & Hove Albion view on Alan Navarro
Brighton & Hove Albion supporter Alan Wares answers our questions on new Swindon midfielder Alan Navarro… After making a valued contribution with 33 appearances in 2011/12 were you surprised by his release in April? I was slightly surprised to see Alan released, but then again Gus is aiming high for his midfielders. What type of player is Alan, what can
Read moreA week in the Football League blogosphere
Don’t just read The Washbag, there’s a whole football blogosphere out there. Here are some of my picks of the week for a bit of light reading over a lazy weekend in the sun. How Seven Days Ruined the Reputation of Doncaster Rovers – Donny fanzine Viva Rovers refelcts on a turbelent seven days which has seen the sacking of the popular and
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