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Back to Beversbrook: Swindon Town to switch back to Calne facility as Ian Holloway looks to create more comfortable environment

Town have a multi-year contract to be lodgers at Beversbook, which is owned by Calne Town Council, and any exit from that agreement would likely be a drawn-out process.

06.09.26News

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Town v Colchester - PLAYER RATINGS: Swindon's spine shines in riveting second-half comeback

The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-1 victory over the Us in League Two.

05.09.26Matchday

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Joseph Hungbo and Billy Kirkman available for Colchester United clash, but Swindon Town have fresh worries over four players

Hungbo has finally shrugged off a thigh problem and has been involved in training this week, while Kirkman has made an accelerated return from his hamstring issue and will battle with new signing Dan Butler to start at left-back.

03.09.26News

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Scan for Paul Glatzel, as Swindon Town hold out hope for width against Colchester United in shape of Joseph Hungbo

Swindon will be hoping the scan shows no damage of note to Glatzel's hamstring, given how important the forward is to their pressing game.

02.09.26News

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Dan Butler is Swindon Town's 12th summer signing as Ian Holloway opts for experience over youth for left-back cover

Butler's deal is believed to have been completed during the first half of Town's 3-1 win over Port Vale, which he watched from the stands before doing club media at the end of the game.

02.09.26News

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Four more years! Aaron Drinan signs yet another new contract... but what were the motivations behind the decision?

SAM MORSHEAD: Clem Morfuni is believed to have been the driving force in the decision to award Drinan two more years on a contract that had already been extended and improved in the winter. The reasons are likely to be based in footballing, business, and PR logic.

01.09.26Analysis

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Town v Port Vale - PLAYER RATINGS: Robins midfield shows signs of stability in confidence-boosting victory at the County Ground

The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-1 victory over the Valiants in League Two.

01.09.26Matchday

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Swindon Town do deal for AFC Wimbledon forward in bid to replace qualities lost by Fletcher Holman's long-term injury

The Moonraker understands the deal was struck between clubs on Monday (August 31), and the player travelled to the County Ground on Tuesday morning (September 1) for a medical and to finalise the terms of the move.

01.09.26News

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Episode 24Four days to deadline: What can we expect at Swindon Town?

Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead are back to reflect on another eventful week at Swindon Town. On the agenda: Jack Thomson, undisclosed fees, Danny Butterworth, and... yes... injuries.

28.08.26

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Episode 23Is there a better way to deal with County Ground safety worries?

Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to discuss another week in the world of Swindon Town. On the agenda this week: transfers, County Ground safety concerns, and training bases.

21.08.26

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Episode 22Mystic Megs or Mystic Mugs? Rake The Moon predicts the new term

Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return with a look at all things Swindon Town.. On the agenda: season predictions, transfer market updates, and why have Swindon moved training ground?

14.08.26

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Danny Butterworth awarded short-term contract at Swindon Town as midfielder bids to return to full fitness after hamstring surgeries

Butterworth is not yet fit enough to be considered for matchday selection, and in any event would not have been registered in time to face Port Vale on Tuesday (September 1).

01.09.26News

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Swindon Town close in on attacking signing on Deadline Day... but could there be more than one arrival before the window closes?

EXCLUSIVE: Town are believed to have identified their primary target, and a deal is understood to be close to completion with 13 hours left until the window closes.

01.09.26News

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TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY: Swindon Town's late chase for reinforcements - as it happened

Keep up to date with events at the County Ground on the final day of the summer transfer window, with deal alerts from across the divisions.

01.09.26News

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Oldham humiliation gives Swindon Town a chance to reflect on their own deficiencies

ANALYSIS: Swindon have not won a competitive game away from home for six months, have had one shot on target in 180 away League Two minutes this term, and are quickly convincing their own supporters that they have no chance across a 46-game term.

31.08.26Matchday

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Oldham v Town - PLAYER RATINGS: Connor Ripley only player to emerge with credit on miserable afternoon at Boundary Park

The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-0 thumping by Oldham Athletic in League Two.

30.08.26Matchday

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Two fresh injury absences for Swindon Town as Robins' fitness nightmare reignites

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Kirkman and Matty Virtue sustained minor muscular issues during the week, having emerged through last weekend's win over Cheltenham Town unscathed.

29.08.26News

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Jack Thomson offers technical quality in midfield but can he establish himself in English football?Jack Thomson offers technical quality in midfield but can he establish himself in English football?

SCOUTING REPORT: Not much is known about Thomson south of the border, given he has played his entire career in his native country. The Moonraker finds out more about Swindon’s latest arrival…

28.08.26Features