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It all started so well: On the eve of protest at the County Ground, what's gone wrong for Clem Morfuni at Swindon Town?

19.12.2412 Min ReadSam Morshead

There is no particular moment in time which can be pointed to as the spark for this deterioration in public approval. Poll 100 different protestors this week, and you’ll likely get a dozen different answers.

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Why orange? How disgruntled Swindon Town fans are channeling the spirit of 2006 ahead of their day of action

If you are one of those SN1 debutants, fear not. You have not stumbled into a Dutch national match. Nor are you in the m...

20.12.24Sam Morshead

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Will protest make a difference? The story of The Spirit of 69 movement, and what happens beyond Saturday

Four weeks ago, as the dust settled on Swindon Town’s dismal home defeat by Morecambe, three friends started furiously W...

20.12.24Sam Morshead

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Clem Morfuni set to approve additional funding for January transfer window in fight to avoid relegation

In order to protect the money he has already put into the club - in initial equity and in subsequent loans - Morfuni nee...

20.12.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town is dysfunctional enough without a feud between manager and fans... this needs sorting, and quickly

16.12.249 Min ReadSam Morshead

As Holloway approaches his 1,000th game in management this weekend, a considerable milestone that deserves commendation and respect, it would be sensible for him to concede the mistakes he made at the weekend.

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Will Wright's workload given as reason for rotation as Ian Holloway confirms defender is part of his plans

Wright has played at least 50 per cent more minutes than the majority of the squad, and three times more than both of Sw...

19.12.24Sam Morshead

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Return of senior pros boosts Swindon Town ahead of Grimsby Town visit

Ollie Clarke is at full fitness and will lead the team out against Grimsby. Swindon manager Ian Holloway described Clark...

19.12.24Sam Morshead

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EFL clubs set to make moves for Will Wright in January, with busy transfer window expected at Swindon Town

The Moonraker understands MK Dons are a potential suitor. Wright played under Dons head coach Scott Lindsey at Crawley –...

17.12.24Sam Morshead

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Harrison Minturn back in "weeks not months" after scan showed groin injury not as bad as first feared

Ian Holloway had worried that his defender had suffered a ‘Gilmore’s groin’, a type of hernia that would have required s...

16.12.24The Moonraker

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Out but definitely not down, Swindon Town's academy continues to provide a rare bright spot in the gloom

SPECIAL REPORT: Last Saturday, in the victory over Fleetwood Town, three academy products started a league game for the ...

13.12.24Sam Morshead

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Miguel Freckleton's time at Swindon appears limited as Ian Holloway criticises fans' treatment of on-loan defender

Freckleton is currently injured, having picked up an ankle problem during a training-ground friendly against Bristol Rov...

13.12.24Sam Morshead
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Injuries stacking up in Swindon Town defence ahead of trip to Bradford City

Town will be without Grant Hall, Harrison Minturn and Miguel Freckleton for the game at Valley Parade. Ollie Clarke is s...

12.12.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town find resolve, resilience and spirit in Wycombe win... so is the revival really on?
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How does Ian Holloway balance his Swindon Town team for the game it could really do without?

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Protests and protestations: As fan movement grows at Swindon Town, what happens next? And where is our club heading?

28.11.2418 Min ReadSam Morshead

SPECIAL REPORT: The Moonraker speaks to Morfuni and Town CEO Anthony Hall, analyses the events of the past week, and assesses whether or not there is a way out for all involved.

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Billy Kirkman recalled from loan at Weston-super-Mare as Ian Holloway looks to assess fringe players before January

The youngster, signed from Welsh outfit New Saints in the summer, had been due to stay with National League South side W...

09.12.24Sam Morshead

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Pride, pressure and purpose: How Ian Holloway's changes inspired Swindon Town to victory over Fleetwood

Harry Smith’s perfectly imperfect hat-trick saw Swindon Town deliver a winning weekend for their fans as Holloway put fa...

09.12.24Sam Morshead

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Ollie Clarke to miss next two Swindon Town games through injury and suspension... but Danny Butterworth can face Wycombe

The midfielder may well have found himself rotated out of the side for the knockout EFL Trophy clash, given the weight o...

09.12.24Sam Morshead

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Amid a storm of protest, it is crucial to the future of this club that Swindon Town's players retain your support

On this weekend of all weekends, it is not particularly surprising that when reading the headline ‘red warning of risk t...

06.12.24Sam Morshead

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Di Canio's Christmas Day treadmill, playoff pain and what chance of a return?: The Nathan Thompson interview

15.11.2420 Min ReadSam Morshead

INTERVIEW: On the 10th anniversary of his famous and iconic celebration against Bristol City, The Moonraker sits down with Thompson to discuss his 14 years at the club and to ask the question: will there ever be a return?

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Short-term solutions: As Ian Holloway promises changes for Fleetwood, where can Swindon Town find a spark?

Holloway has pledged to make considerable changes to his XI, and their style of play, for the weekend visit of Fleetwood...

06.12.24Sam Morshead

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Ian Holloway asks for unity in the face of adversity... but will the County Ground crowd oblige?

Holloway was not begging, but there was a sense of urgency in his voice as he made a plea to Swindon Town supporters to ...

05.12.24Sam Morshead

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Ollie Clarke ahead of schedule in recovery from ankle injury and could yet feature against Fleetwood Town

Clarke was due to return to action on the grass at Beversbrook with the senior squad on Thursday (December 5). The club ...

05.12.24Sam Morshead

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The fun disappeared long ago, now the hope is going too... so what is there for Swindon Town fans to hold on to?

Swindon are now 24th out of 24, 92nd out of 92. Last. Worst. This is no longer a patch of bad form, nor is it a redeemab...

03.12.24Sam Morshead

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Heart to heart: The story of Nnamdi Ofoborh's three-year fight for his professional career

28.09.2412 Min ReadSam Morshead

On World Heart Day, The Moonraker asks Ofoborh about his first full pre-season in four years, and gets a very personal account of how his world was turned upside down. And how he found a way back.