Town dropped points at the County Ground for the first time in eleven games with a goalless draw with Bristol Rovers. Aden Flint was award with the sponsor’s man of the match…do you agree? Vote for your Swindon man of the match below…
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Form Guide… First placed Swindon are currently on a run of three defeats in twenty-six League Two matches. Town’s current form guide reads four wins and two defeats in six outings. At the County Ground, Town are unbeaten since August, making it 17 games without tasting defeat and 47 points from a possible 51. Swindon have won their last eleven games as hosts with only one goal conceded
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In League One in November 2007, a Christian Roberts penalty gives Swindon victory over the Gas at the County Ground – but not before referee Rob Styles sends four players off – Jerel Ifil and Sofiene Zaaboub for the Town, Richard Walker and Steve Elliott for Rovers. Match lineups Video by swindon-town-fc.co.uk
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Neil Evans offers his thoughts on the season so far, with his predictions of what’s to come in League Two… As we round the halfway point in this, so far, incredible season, it’s good to reflect on how much difference Senore Di Canio has made thus far. He has proven in such a short space of time that he is already a fine
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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
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A late equaliser from Rovers defender Danny Woodards prevented Town from taking all three points back to SN1 in what was a rather dull derby day on the pitch. Andrew Steele-Davis was there to report. Swindon were going into this game on a high having booked themselves a rather tasty tie against Wigan at home in the FA Cup and only being
Read morePaul Caddis’ first half strike gave Swindon Town a narrow lead which they held onto until 2 minutes from the end. Dan Woodards’ equaliser meant the match finished 1-1, maintaining our sixth place in League Two and unbeaten record which now stretches to 14 games. Which Town player deserves to be your Man of the Match? Vote by selecting your nomination below. The
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Form… 6th placed Swindon have been unbeaten in their past 8 League Two games and 4 cup games. Town have won 4 and drawn 2 of their previous 6 League games. Away from the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 4 matches, including 3 successive victories at Plymouth Argyle, Accrington and Port Vale and a 1-1 draw last time out at AFC Wimbledon. 18th placed Bristol
Read moreBack on 1st November I posted the similarities between the final days of the Malpas era and 2010/2011 under Wilson and whether Fitton should be consistent with his decision back in 2009. The alternative view was it was still too early to call for changes, mainly because of what Wilson had achieved only six months previous and fans remained hopeful
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