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Injuries, insoles and introspection: The story of Ollie Clarke's first season at Swindon Town

15.05.2512 Min ReadSam Morshead

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Clarke speaks candidly to The Moonraker about the frustrations of the past 12 months, his relationship with Ian Holloway, and how Swindon turned their campaign around.

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Harry Smith confirms contract extension talks in progress with Swindon Town as Ian Holloway builds for 2025/26

The Moonraker reported on April 30 that the club were poised to offer the centre forward a new deal following an impress...

13.05.25Sam Morshead

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Nationwide end long-term sponsorship of Swindon Town to leave Robins hunting to find £35k-per-year replacement

The company told employees via a post on their in-house intranet last week that the relationship with Town was coming to...

12.05.25Sam Morshead

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Understanding Ollie: Ian Holloway's book flits between insight and inanity, but offers fascinating window onto his mind

REVIEW: The book, like the man, finds it hard to sit still. It bounces between thoughts on a whim. It takes inspiration ...

09.05.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town could have broken Miguel Freckleton... instead, the experience might be the making of him

03.05.257 Min ReadSam Morshead

There is not a player in the Town squad that better symbolises the change in environment in that dressing room in 2025 than the 21-year-old defender. And his performance against MK Dons illustrated why.

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County Ground redevelopment vote could be bumped into June as club finalises proposals following consultation period

While the initial three-week consultation period has concluded, before a vote can be called the club need to seek consen...

09.05.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town make contract offers to five players and extend Botan Ameen's academy deal as retained list confirmed

Deals have been tabled to Nnamdi Ofoborh, Paul Glatzel, Aaron Drinan, Jack Bycroft and Connor Ripley. Town are looking t...

09.05.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town unlikely to be able to compete for Kabongo Tshimanga after forward's release by Peterborough United

Peterborough opted against taking up an option within Tshimanga’s contract at London Road, which would have seen him sta...

08.05.25Sam Morshead

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Championship clubs make approaches to sign Botan Ameen but Swindon Town remain reluctant to lose teenager

EXCLUSIVE: In making an offer to Ameen which improves on his existing terms, Town have improved their position in the ev...

06.05.25Sam Morshead

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Clem Morfuni intends to fund whole first phase of County Ground redevelopment, says Swindon Town chief executive

The Moonraker asked Anthony Hall to clarify how the club intend to finance the programme of works, which Town intend to ...

03.05.25Sam Morshead

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Anatomy of a fans' forum: Latest Legends Lounge event reiterates work required to bring Swindon Town community together

This forum was a far cry from the chaos of January 2024, or the confusion of September 2023. But it underlined a fundame...

02.05.25Sam Morshead
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Grant Hall to get final sendoff in season-ender against MK Dons as defender set to leave Swindon Town this summer

Hall's one-year contract is up next month and the centre-back will then leave the County Ground, after a campaign which ...

01.05.25Sam Morshead

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Leading sponsors lean in behind Don Rogers Stand redevelopment as Swindon Town and Trust at odds over timing of vote
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Joel McGregor indicates desire to develop his game under Ian Holloway as he continues to consider new contract offer

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From picking dandelions at Brislington FC to picking off wingers for Swindon Town: The Joel McGregor story

26.04.2514 Min ReadSam Morshead

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: It was not until 10 years old that McGregor showed a concerted interest in football. Fast forward to today, and he is one of the most exciting prospects to have graduated through the Swindon Town academy in the 21st century.

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George Cox to sit out Gillingham trip through injury but Billy Kirkman set to return as senior players declared fit

Cox rolled his ankle during the defeat by Bromley on Monday (April 21) and will not travel to Kent with the rest of the ...

25.04.25Sam Morshead

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A history of finance: How Swindon Town's miserly spend on agents' fees compares against rivals and EFL trends

Research by The Moonraker shows that, since October 2015, Swindon sit 91st among all English league and non-league clubs...

24.04.25Sam Morshead

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Don Rogers Stand project will take six years to pay for itself, say Swindon Town as fan consultation period begins

As previously reported by The Moonraker, Hall confirmed that 450 hospitality seats will be created in addition to the co...

22.04.25Sam Morshead

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Blowing the budget: Are crowds really that important to Swindon Town's spending power in the transfer market?

SPECIAL REPORT: What goes into a playing budget? How is it decided, and what are the rules? Are Swindon Town spending we...

22.04.25Sam Morshead

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Who's paying? When will the work be done? And what could go wrong? Key County Ground redevelopment questions

14.04.258 Min ReadSam Morshead

Supporters will be able to quiz senior figures at a series of consultation meetings. So, which questions are most pertinent? What do we know? And what still needs clearing up? The Moonraker takes a look.

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Winning away shouldn't be this easy: Ian Holloway isn't on the manager of the year shortlist, but he ought to be

Look up and down the EFL and you will be hard pressed to find a manager who has had quite as seismic an impact on their ...

18.04.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town's moves to tie Joel McGregor to improved deal hit snag as Robins prepare for tough summer of negotiations

The Moonraker understands the offer that is on the table is a one-year extension on fresh terms, which would increase hi...

17.04.25Sam Morshead

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Ryan Delaney in contention for Swindon Town return at Grimsby, but Paul Glatzel a doubt after Bradford beating

Delaney has not featured for Swindon since the 2-2 draw with Doncaster Rover on March 8. The defender has been battling ...

17.04.25Sam Morshead

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Fans' lack of trust in Swindon Town ownership threatens to stall any progress on County Ground redevelopment

It has become difficult for some supporters to believe that a club with this track record will make the right appointmen...

16.04.25Sam Morshead