Jamie Stephens: Swindon to Liverpool and nearly a return
In the first of a new series, Steven Fyfe catches ups with some of heroes and the nearly-men of Town’s recent past.
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The only way is Essex
Former BBC Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan writes his latest blog for TheWashbag.com… It’s off to the South East on Saturday for a game that means a lot. Swindon’s third successive game without a goal brought a point but puts extra pressure on the match at Colchester. Yes I know all games are important but with both teams down in the nether
Read moreRidiculous to the sublime
Former BBC Wiltshire commentator Vic Morgan writes his latest blog for TheWashbag.com… After fifteen minutes last Saturday, there can’t have been many Town fans who thought we’d take three points against Southend. To put it mildly the opening quarter of an hour was a bit of a shambles. I can’t have been alone in shaking my head in disbelief at what
Read moreWhy are Swindon getting so many injuries?
Alex Cooke asks if Town’s pre-season and training, or lack of, could be to blame for losing at least nine players to injury? So far this season, Swindon have been forced to use 29 different players, mostly thanks to an injury list which seems to grow after every game. To date that list has included: Jon Obika, Wes Thomas, Nathan
Read moreLiverpool: Over paid, over sexed and, briefly, over here
Swindon Nightlife Legend Wild Al managed to shake off his hangover and make it to the County Ground for the Liverpool game. It may have only been a friendly, but unlike a night at Cairo’s, there were a few unhappy punters.
Read moreAre Swindon missing Liverpool’s Brad Smith already?
As Smith returns to Anfield apparently to solve a contract dispute, Alex Cooke looks at the contribution of the Australian wideman. Brad Smith showed some promise in his 10 games for Swindon, but he also showed a lot of inexperience. His best qualities seem to reside in his natural attributes – exceptional pace, dogged persistence and a willingness to work
Read moreFA Youth Cup Report: Swindon 0 Liverpool 5
Swindon crashed out the FA Youth cup at the 3rd Round stage for a second successive year after being thrashed by the Under 18s of Premier League outfit Liverpool. Writes Ben Wills. Swindon boss Paul Bodin named an unchanged side from the one that knocked Cirencester out in Round Two after a 6-1 victory. Liverpool on the other hand played
Read moreFYI Paolo: The Ten Greatest Swindon Town Performances
Paolo Di Canio believes the victory over Stoke City was one of the greatest Swindon Town performances, perhaps it is a contender, Ron Smith gives his view on the top ten. After outclassing Premier League Stoke City in the League Cup 2nd Round tie, Paolo Di Canio said; “Today we have to put this game as one of the best
Read moreTown Live on TV
With 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 moreStephen Darby Joins Town
Finally after every other League One team has strengthened their squads with loan signings since the start of February, Danny Wilson has got his man as Stephen Darby has today joined Town on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season. Darby has seen his first team opportunities limited at Liverpool this season, as is unfortunately the norm for many English youngsters
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