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From training alone in a field to dominating EFL conversation: One remarkable year in the life of Aaron Drinan

13.02.266 Min ReadSam Morshead

Today, he is at the heart of the lower-league conversation, routinely named in transfer gossip, his goalscoring exploits detailed across social media. For this softly spoken Irishman, it has been a remarkable rise. And, just 370 short days ago, scarcely conceivable.

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James Ball cleared for action at Shrewsbury Town but Swindon Town without several defenders for the trip

Ball had a scan on a leg problem sustained during the victory at Harrogate Town last week, which has shown no signs of d...

13.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town add Harry Smith back into squad submitted to EFL as striker sets goal of returning this season

The suggestion that Smith is thinking about a return in 2025/26 is an interesting development, because of the steps take...

13.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town reward Aaron Drinan for astounding goalscoring season with new contract until summer 2028

His personal terms have enjoyed a boost as a result, reflecting the value Swindon see in their standout performer. Town ...

12.02.26Sam Morshead

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EFL Trophy expulsion inevitable after FA charges upheld: Here's why... and what each party must learn from sorry saga

04.02.2610 Min ReadSam Morshead

SAM MORSHEAD: Examined with an objective eye, was this not always going to be the outcome? No? You disagree with me? Give me the opportunity to explain.

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Gamechanger Fletcher Holman's rampant start at Swindon Town illustrates the importance of 'finishers' in modern football

ANALYSIS: Holman has already matched the combined league goalscoring record of Billy Bodin and Princewill Ehibhatiomhan ...

12.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town to add support to backroom administrative team following EFL Trophy expulsion

EXCLUSIVE: The Robins were at the heart of a pair of headline-grabbing ineligible player cases last month, which led to ...

11.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town on hunt for new lead physiotherapist as incumbent set to leave County Ground for another EFL assignment

EXCLUSIVE: The job ad listed by the club last week is for a “first-team head physiotherapist”, with a proposed salary of...

10.02.26Sam Morshead

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Jamie Knight-Lebel set for first Swindon Town game since Boxing Day... but defender unlikely to complete 90 minutes

Knight-Lebel has not featured for Town since the defeat at MK Dons through injury. He returned to parent club Bristol Ci...

10.02.26Sam Morshead

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36 key questions for Clem Morfuni and Anthony Hall on redevelopment, debt, fairness, communication, and the future

Queries have been flying in to the Official Supporters’ Club and Trust STFC all day, with the Trust reporting they have ...

09.02.26Sam Morshead

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Scans for James Ball and Tom Wilson-Brown as Swindon Town set to face Newport County without three centre-backs

Ball withdrew from the game at Harrogate Town, having come on as a second-half substitute, with a knee issue. Wilson-Bro...

09.02.26Sam Morshead
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Clem Morfuni appoints son to Swindon Town board in non-executive capacity as part of "succession planning"

Morfuni Jnr, who is in his mid-20s, is a recent graduate from Macquarie University in Sydney, and joins his dad; chief e...

09.02.26Sam Morshead

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Explained: The EFL clause that prevented Jake Tabor from returning to Bath City for another loan stint
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Jake Tabor loan U-turn as striker's move to Bath City set to be reversed ahead of switch to National League

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Ins, outs and shake-it-abouts: The inside story of Swindon Town's madcap winter transfer window

03.02.268 Min ReadSam Morshead

SPECIAL REPORT: The manufactured job-swap entertainment that is football’s transfer windows always creates an unnecessary sense of urgency and dread, but this one has been particularly hectic at the County Ground.

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"If I'm Plymouth, I'm not happy with that": Ian Holloway questions reasoning behind Luton Town advancing in EFL Trophy

The EFL put Luton into the quarter-finals, despite the Hatters having not earned the right to participate. That has irke...

06.02.26Sam Morshead

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Ian Holloway has two centre-backs available for Oldham Athletic, and Jamie Knight-Lebel will return next week

Tafazolli travelled to Harrogate but was not included in the matchday squad, while Wilson-Brown complained of illness du...

06.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town claim "unfair" treatment as Robins are expelled from EFL Trophy over ineligible player case

A disciplinary panel made a ruling on the case on Wednesday (February 4), reinstating Luton in the competition and slapp...

04.02.26Sam Morshead

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Protracted EFL Trophy decision imminent for Swindon Town, Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle

Club sources have told The Moonraker that Plymouth Argyle will visit in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday (February 10), if the ...

04.02.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town's January business reflects evolution of transfer window work during Clem Morfuni's tenure

08.01.267 Min ReadSam Morshead

SPECIAL REPORT: There is stability to the process today, and a sense of calm. That is in strict contrast to January windows of the recent past. And it is worthy of acknowledgement and praise.

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No, Jamie Knight-Lebel has not been recalled by Bristol City... and Swindon Town will have defender back very soon

The on-loan defender has been pictured in Bristol City training recently, sparking some concerns among Swindon supporter...

03.02.26Sam Morshead

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Junior Hoilett joins Swindon Town in effort to earn World Cup call as Robins wrap up busy January transfer window

Hoilett's contract at Hibernian was due to expire at the end of the season. The Scottish club is understood to have agre...

02.02.26Sam Morshead

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Hunt for left-back reaches a conclusion as Swindon Town reach agreement for Blackburn Rovers defender

EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have been scrambling to fill the void left by Munroe’s return to Aston Villa and subsequent sale t...

02.02.26Sam Morshead

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Michael Olakigbe rejected chance to move to Brazil to stay with Brentford... and remain on loan at Swindon Town

Olakigbe joined Town on loan from Brentford earlier in the January transfer window, but was the subject of a substantial...

02.02.26Sam Morshead