Daniel Hunt asked if he could write a blog to analyse Swindon Town’s centre-back pairings to find out which one has led to one of the best defences in the Football League, but as you’ll read, it quickly turned into a Darren Ward appreciation article. It has almost gone unnoticed that, with the experienced defender in the starting line-up, Town
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Welcome to Press Watch by Brendan Hobbs, TheWashbag’s 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 I declare this week’s edition of Press Watch an ‘Administration’ free zone; you’ll not find a mention of it anywhere as I’m totally
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It’s Friday, so it must be time for the latest blog by BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan. It’s always difficult writing one of these weekly ramblings. Mostly because big words defeat me, but also because you can be caught out by things happening as soon as you’ve written and sent it. Take last week for example. I wrote the column and
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Form Guide… 4th placed Swindon are undefeated in seven matches in a run that has included 5 wins, 2 draws, 20 goals and 2 conceded. Away from the County Ground, Town drew 1-1 at AFC Bournemouth last time out and have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in six League One games; putting Swindon 5th in
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Last week our writer Adam Johnson looked over the race to the League One title and playoff spots. He predicted that a top two spot for Swindon is entirely feasible, he’s now back to explain further… I’m normally the pessimistic type when it comes to football, maybe being a Swindon fan since the days of McMahon has driven that into
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Andrew Steele-Davis reflects on an eventful week at the County Ground, including the implications of media outlets wrongly reporting the issues behind the proposed sale of Swindon Town. Well what is there left to say from the aftermath of the last few days that hasn’t already been said and debated about the news emerging from SN1? It seems that every man and
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It’s Friday, so it must be time for the latest blog by BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan. Three years old and a joy to read. That’s my view of this website. Now I know I write for it but I genuinely think its one of the best around. So great credit goes to many people especially to Ron who edits The
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Swindon salvaged a valuable and deserved point at a rain soaked Dean Court, writes Richard Baynard. Town’s goal from Andy Williams followed a weak clearance from Bournemouth keeper David James, levelling the game with just five minutes remaining. The result was really no more than Swindon warranted overall, but after going in at half time one down having been on
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After we surveyed Swindon Town supporters for their views on safe standing at the County Ground redevelopment we then presented the results to the Club. We now have a response… “Swindon Town is a club that prides itself on listening to its fans and when surveys such as the recent one run by ‘TheWashbag.com’ fan website indicate that 87% of
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It’s Friday, so it must be time for the latest blog by BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan. So on a scale of one to ten, how excited are you about Saturday’s game with Bournemouth? I know its kind of off the scale isn’t it. It’ll also prove one of the pivotal moments of the season. Since Eddie Howe’s return to the
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