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How do you solve a problem like Swindon Town's set-piece defence?

18.11.247 Min ReadSam Morshead

Town have now conceded nine goals from dead-ball situations this season (plus a penalty) in 16 matches: the second worst record in League Two alongside Morecambe (10 goals plus three penalties).

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Swindon Town's under-18s march on in FA Youth Cup, with a trip to QPR the next test in round three

Botan Ameen and George Alston scored the goals which delivered a 2-1 success for Town's under-18s at the Priestfield Sta...

20.11.24Sam Morshead

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County Ground maintenance "essential to keep stadium safe and operational" say Trust STFC as members vote on plan

On Monday (November 18), members received an email from the Trust board, which included a breakdown of the intended expe...

18.11.24Sam Morshead

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Ollie Clarke faces weeks out following training-ground injury, as Ian Holloway explains Rosaire Longelo absence

Clarke sustained the injury after rolling his ankle in training last week, and a scan has since revealed the extent of t...

18.11.24Sam 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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Swindon Town must be up for the fight to beat tenacious Accrington... and set-piece fragility will be tested once again

TACTICS: There are signs Accy are vulnerable from quick transitions, particularly long diagonals picking out forward run...

15.11.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town under no obligation to offload players in January despite Ian Holloway's "over budget" comment

The Moonraker understands the comment about the club being “over budget” relates to the original budget at the start of ...

15.11.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town dealt injury blow as Ollie Clarke faces scan on ankle ahead of trip to Accrington

Clarke is a major doubt for Town's weekend trip to Stanley after turning his ankle in training. "Not good. But hopefully...

14.11.24Sam Morshead

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Jeff King released by Swindon Town after 11 appearances to allow move back north to York City

King spent time away from the club on compassionate leave on two occasions, and from the start of October onwards his in...

13.11.24Sam Morshead

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The People of Swindon Town, Part 1 - Caroline Lane: "I love the buzz, I love engaging with the community"

In the first part of a new series focused on the unsung men and women at the heart of Swindon Town FC, The Moonraker tal...

13.11.24Sam Morshead

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Acceptance of reality can bring fans and players together in Swindon Town's fight to keep EFL status

Football fans respond to calls for togetherness when they can identify with the cause. Right now, very few identify with...

11.11.24Sam Morshead
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Shhhhh! Swindon Town face silent training sessions as Ian Holloway identifies issues with communication

Holloway believes Swindon – and modern footballers in general – do not talk enough, on and off the field. And he thinks ...

08.11.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town approaching full strength for the trip to MK Dons as players come through midweek unscathed
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Taking the lead: Addressing Swindon Town's habit of chasing games will be key to reversing League Two slide

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Pipes, spoons, Rolexes and an insatiable love for Swindon Town: Remembering Kevin Morris 30 years on

11.10.2414 Min ReadSam Morshead

To mark three decades since the death of one of the club's favourite sons, The Moonraker speaks to prominent former figures at Town and pays tribute to the larger-than-life Morris.

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Progress in another cup competition? Surely not! Swindon Town turn their attention to Tottenham

SWINDON TOWN v TOTTENHAM U21s: After nearly three years without a victory in a knockout tournament, Town have suddenly d...

04.11.24Sam Morshead

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Rotation expected for EFL Trophy as Swindon Town youngsters get the opportunity to impress Ian Holloway

Specific restrictions limit the scope of rotation available to Holloway, but a number of youth-team players took part in...

04.11.24Sam Morshead

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The day the County Ground rediscovered its voice: New manager, new shape, but can it be a new start?

Yes, it was only the cup. Yes, it was only Colchester. Yes, it was not exactly a dominant performance. But there were th...

03.11.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town will "continue to assist FA with their inquiries" after media report of possible FA regulations breach

However, on Friday (November 1), The Sun said that the FA would look into the circumstances that led to Ian Holloway end...

01.11.24Sam Morshead

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"Is anyone here a qualified referee?": How Swindon Town fan Jack Cooper stepped into the breach at the County Ground

24.09.248 Min ReadSam Morshead

Cooper is 18. Last weekend, his main assignment was meant to be a North Wilts Youth League Under-14 Division Three clash between Swindon Supermarine and Lydiard Millicent. Instead, he ended up filling the role of fourth official in the EFL.

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Could Swindon shift systems to keep Jack Payne quiet and neutralise Colchester's main threat in FA Cup clash?

TACTICS: Payne is the Colchester quarterback, pulling the strings in front of the backline. If Swindon can snuff out his...

01.11.24Sam Morshead

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Gillingham trip in store for Swindon Town youngsters in second round of FA Youth Cup

Town secured their place in round two with a 3-1 victory over Newport County at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday ...

01.11.24Sam Morshead

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Lock up your mermaids, it's time for Ian Holloway at Swindon Town: "I'd love to give the fans good times"

SWINDON TOWN vs COLCHESTER UNITED: Holloway will get the chance to do the job he says he’s been craving, returning to an...

01.11.24Sam Morshead

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Ian Holloway says he has been given a target of promotion at Swindon Town: Here's why this is unfair and unrealistic

The average for seventh place over the past 10 full seasons is 73. To get there, Swindon would need 61 from a possible 9...

31.10.24Sam 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.