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The time is right for Jake Tabor and Swindon Town to part ways

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If Tabor really wants to make it in the professional ranks, his best chance is no longer at Swindon Town. At 22, he still has plenty of time to drop down into the National League, prove himself in actions rather than words, and show he has a future in the game.

20.07.26 6 Min Read Sam Morshead

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Array of trialists join up with Swindon Town for third week of pre-season, including Australian trioArray of trialists join up with Swindon Town for third week of pre-season, including Australian trio

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can now confirm the identities of several others who have linked up with the squad this week in an effort to earn a contract.

15.07.26News

Independent analysis of Swindon Town's accounts complete and with club ahead of imminent releaseIndependent analysis of Swindon Town's accounts complete and with club ahead of imminent release

EXCLUSIVE: The report will cover the accounting period for the 12 months until May 2025 – the most recent set of accounts submitted by Swindon to Companies House. Given 14 months have subsequently passed, the analysis will not offer up-to-date insight into the club’s financial state.

13.07.26News

Swindon Town push on with efforts to bring in left-sided defender as summer transfer business continuesSwindon Town push on with efforts to bring in left-sided defender as summer transfer business continues

EXCLUSIVE: Town currently have Joel McGregor and Mitch Clark to operate at full-back or wing-back, with Billy Kirkman, Joe Snowdon and James Ball further possible options. However, they lack left-footers in the group, Kirkman aside.

13.07.26News

Pretty in pin stripes: Swindon Town confirm new-look home shirt for 2026/27Pretty in pin stripes: Swindon Town confirm new-look home shirt for 2026/27

Two free replica shirts are available as part of a Moonraker members competition. Everyone with an active Moonraker subscription will receive an email with details of how to enter the competition by 5pm on Friday (July 10).

10.07.26News

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Primary winger target opted for one of Swindon Town's League Two rivals over switch to the County GroundPrimary winger target opted for one of Swindon Town's League Two rivals over switch to the County Ground

EXCLUSIVE: Swindon’s playing budget, while competitive at around £3million, is around upper midtable among teams in League Two. That means the Robins are liable to be outbid on in-demand players.

10.07.26News

Array of trialists join up with Swindon Town for third week of pre-season, including Australian trio

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can now confirm the identities of several others who have linked up with the squad this week in an effort to earn a contract.

15.07.26News

Independent analysis of Swindon Town's accounts complete and with club ahead of imminent release

EXCLUSIVE: The report will cover the accounting period for the 12 months until May 2025 – the most recent set of accounts submitted by Swindon to Companies House. Given 14 months have subsequently passed, the analysis will not offer up-to-date insight into the club’s financial state.

13.07.26News

Swindon Town push on with efforts to bring in left-sided defender as summer transfer business continues

EXCLUSIVE: Town currently have Joel McGregor and Mitch Clark to operate at full-back or wing-back, with Billy Kirkman, Joe Snowdon and James Ball further possible options. However, they lack left-footers in the group, Kirkman aside.

13.07.26News

Pretty in pin stripes: Swindon Town confirm new-look home shirt for 2026/27

Two free replica shirts are available as part of a Moonraker members competition. Everyone with an active Moonraker subscription will receive an email with details of how to enter the competition by 5pm on Friday (July 10).

10.07.26News

Swindon town training legs

Primary winger target opted for one of Swindon Town's League Two rivals over switch to the County Ground

EXCLUSIVE: Swindon’s playing budget, while competitive at around £3million, is around upper midtable among teams in League Two. That means the Robins are liable to be outbid on in-demand players.

10.07.26News

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Two trialists likely to be invited back after Swindon Town return from Alicante trip

EXCLUSIVE: Town have friendlies against Chippenham Town and Crystal Palace in the week after their return from Spain, which could provide an excellent opportunity for trialists to make a further impression.

09.07.26News

Ex-Southampton academy midfielder among trialist contingent to appear for Swindon Town at Supermarine

EXCLUSIVE: The Robins fielded four trialists for the match on Saturday (July 4), including ex-Sheffield Wednesday winger Favour Onukwuli and one-time Bristol City midfielder Marley Rose. But it was another player, wearing number 22, who impressed several Swindon fans in attendance.

04.07.26News

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Ryan Tafazolli undergoes scan on calf problem that kept him out of pre-season opener at Swindon Supermarine

While he was back with the group for the first three sessions of pre-season on Monday (June 29) and Tuesday (June 30), he was unable to take part on Tuesday afternoon.

04.07.26News

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James Debayo is a ball-playing centre-back with pace to burn... but can he make the step up to senior football?

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Harry Smith still some way off return to competitive action, as Ian Holloway says "weeks" not "months"

The Moonraker understands it would take a considerable acceleration in his return for him to be available for Town’s competitive schedule in August.

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James Debayo completes loan switch to Swindon Town, with Robins protecting themselves against chances of January recall

Debayo, 20, has joined on a season-long deal. Swindon had initially investigated the possibility of a permanent switch, but Hull preferred to hold onto the versatile defender, who has a year to run on his Tigers contract.

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Exciting former England age-group international close to Swindon Town switch as Robins accelerate summer recruitment

EXCLUSIVE: Three arrivals have been confirmed so far – full-back Mitch Clark, central defender Stephan Negru, and midfielder Matty Virtue. And now The Moonraker can reveal the next target who could be walking through the County Ground doors very soon.

02.07.26News

Swindon Town run rule over former Sheffield Wednesday winger as part of early pre-season trialist group

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands at least four players have joined the Robins for sessions at Beversbrook this week, and several are set to take part in the friendly fixture against Swindon Supermarine on Saturday (July 4).

02.07.26News

Danny Butterworth to join Swindon Town squad in Alicante as new contract remains possible after double hamstring surgery

The midfielder is now officially out of contract, but he has impressed manager Ian Holloway with his attitude as he continues to recover from double hamstring surgery. And he will be part of the group that flies to Alicante on Monday (July 6).

02.07.26News

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Victory for Trust STFC as Swindon Town confirm joint venture shares have been removed from debentures

EXCLUSIVE: Collaborative work between the parties has taken place and, while the initial target date of June 1 was missed by some distance, the situation has now come to a satisfactory conclusion.

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Summer signing number three for Swindon Town as Matty Virtue arrives to challenge for a starting role in midfield

Town have been weighing up a move for him for several weeks, before finally pulling the trigger on the deal last week. The Moonraker understands Swindon see the experienced Virtue as a similar option to Ollie Clarke in the advancing number eight role in midfield.

29.06.26News

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Responsibility for Swindon Town pathways to move from Gavin Gunning to David Carney as part of backroom staff shakeup

The extent of Gunning's involvement in the pathways was never made clear, but club sources have now indicated to The Moonraker that those responsibilities will be passed on for the upcoming campaign.

29.06.26News

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Swindon Town close in on midfielder with former Fleetwood Town man booked in for Monday medicalSwindon Town close in on midfielder with former Fleetwood Town man booked in for Monday medical

EXCLUSIVE: He is seen by Ian Holloway and his coaching staff in a similar way to Ollie Clarke – a box-to-box midfielder capable of finding space in the penalty area with late runs.

29.06.26News

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