Mike Minihane continues his look back 50 years to events at the County Ground, as Swindon Town returned to Division Three in 1965/66… Top of the Charts: Help! – The Beatles Our relegation following our all too brief adventure in Division Two inevitably led to changes at the County Ground. Manager Bert Head had been replaced by former Rotherham United boss Danny
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We continue our short series of confessions from Swindon Town fans. Quite frankly Brendan Hobbs’ confession really deserves a place in our Hall of Shame as he was ‘duped’ into wearing an Oxford United rosette…
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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
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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 Oh what a difference a week makes, actually what a difference 4 days make! Top of the world on Wednesday, walloping Stoke on
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BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan is back for 2012/13, continuing his weekly blog only here on The Washbag. So, there I was this time last week pondering whether or not the win over Stoke was one of the Town’s best ever. Yes a victory over a Premier League side in the Credit Card Cup, and things looked about as good as they
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A much changed Swindon Town paid the price for failing to turn possession and pressure into shots on target against bitter rivals Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium, writes Daniel Hunt. A promising first half performance faded into the Oxfordshire night as a collision between new team mates, Ward and Flint, allowed Alfie Potter to snatch a barely deserved win
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Town travel to Oxford United for this Football League Trophy 1st Round match. Form Guide… An unbeaten start for both teams has come to an end. Swindon went 5 unbeaten with victories over Brighton and Stoke City in the League Cup, these sandwiched a draw with Hartlepool and victories over Crawley Town and MK Dons in League One. A 4-1
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The ramblings of BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan.. And so it was just ten wins in a row. That winning run came to an end at, of all places, the Kassam. A day no Town fan wants to remember for long, and the behaviour of some brought shame to both clubs. My abiding memory before I move on, is seeing fear
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With the trip to the Kassam behind us, one of the greatest distractions to consolidating our lead at the top of League Two has gone. However, the title race has 13 tough matches remaining, so is anything gonna stop Swindon from becoming League Two champions? Writes STFC007. After capturing top spot on the first day of the season all the way back
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After providing his ‘View from the Stratton Bank’ in August, I’ve invited back Oxford United fan Steve Butcher to give the yellow & blue perspective on the A420 derby. Fear and dread….that’s what I was feeling as the A420 derby was approaching. Swindon were beating everyone who stood in their way, a club record 10 wins in a row, storming to the
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