Form Guide… 8th placed Swindon lost their previous outing at Preston 4-1 and then went down to a 1-0 defeat at Oxford in midweek. At the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 28 league and cup matches, a run stretching back to a 1-3 defeat by Southampton on the 30th August 2011. Also, in 2012, Town have only conceded twice in
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It was an afternoon to forget at Deepdale but it’s firmly placed in the mind of Adam Johnson who witnessed Town’s first defeat of the 2012/2013 season… He can be a genius, he can be a hard one to figure out, but what’s certain is that Paolo Di Canio’s afternoon in sunny Preston was his most entertaining and forgettable as
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Form Guide… A goalless draw at Hartlepool United was followed by a 3-0 victory over Crawley Town, which took Swindon to 4th in the early season table and the only side in League One yet to concede. At the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 27 league and cup matches, a run stretching back to a 1-3 defeat by Southampton
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Three is the magic number for Swindon Town as three goals, three different scorers, a third clean sheet of the season and importantly three points came courtesy of a ‘close to perfect’ performance, writes Ron Smith. Di Canio made three changes from the stalemate at Hartlepool. An injury prevented Troy Archibald-Henville from making the XI giving Flint a return. Alan
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Form Guide… A goalless draw at Hartlepool United was our 1000th in league football, signalling a frustrating start to League One, particularly after Tommy Miller missed a penalty. The draw makes it four league and cup matches without tasting defeat. At the County Ground, Swindon are unbeaten in 26 league and cup matches, a run stretching back to a 1-3
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Throughout this week our writers have revealed their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Finally on the opening day of the season, it’s my turn… Hopes and expectations for the season: After destroying nearly everyone in League Two, many expect Swindon Town will be ready to mount a serious automatic promotion challenge. But can Town really leap two divisions in
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Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Alex Cooke… Hopes and expectations for the season: More of the same. Di Canio will continue to be dangerously mental, often confrontational but also inspirational. He will still be backed generously by the board, chucking out at least one of this
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League One continues to be the testing ground for those in the Football League who aim to push towards the top level of the English Football Pyramid. Adam Johnson looks at what we can be looking forward to in the months ahead… We’ve only been away a year but it’s nice to be back. The phrase goes that you don’t
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Form Guide… In pre season Swindon have played 7 matches, winning 5, drawing 1 and suffering 1 defeat against Crystal Palace. In midweek Town pulled out a brilliant second half performance to stun Brighton & Hove Albion with a comfortable 3-0 win in the League Cup. Hartlepool United played 10 pre-season friendlies, winning 3 – including a 1-0 win over
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Throughout this week our writers reveal their hopes and expectations for Swindon Town in League One during 2012/13. Next up, Neil Evans… Hopes and Expectations: There’s a a lot to optimistic about in SN1 as another season dawns. An existing squad of good players has been complemented by some excellent summer signings, beefing up the midfield and attack in particular. We’ve been tipped to do
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