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Formidable, furious and best of all fun... Swindon Town drown Bolton with relentless red wave

07.12.256 Min ReadSam Morshead

Are Swindon teams actually allowed to be like this? Surely a display of such unmitigated effort, energy, creativity and class comes with an FA charge? An EFL points deduction?

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The curious case of Filozofe Mabete: Stats say Swindon win more points with defender, so why have minutes been limited?

What has happened? Why is Ian Holloway not involving Mabete, despite evidence that might suggest he is worthy of a run i...

06.12.25Sam Morshead

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There's £100,000 on the line as Swindon Town host Bolton: Why FA Cup economics can be so important in the lower leagues

For the fans, the cup might be about dreams – regardless of whether they are being made or shattered. For the club, howe...

05.12.25Sam Morshead

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Ian Holloway calls back Swindon Town youngsters from loan spells to bolster squad for Bolton's visit

Holloway is able to name up to nine substitutes for the fixture, under competition rules, though it is entirely possible...

05.12.25Sam Morshead

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"Don't worry, I've lost more money before": Swindon Town chairman Clem Morfuni on directors, debt and detractors

13.11.2512 Min ReadSam Morshead

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Moonraker quizzes Morfuni on the appointment of two new board members, interested buyers, shareholding, the rumour mill, building with Ian Holloway, and much more...

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Key Swindon Town players out of FA Cup clash with Bolton as Ian Holloway is forced into late changes to team once again

The Robins have had to deal with a considerable number of player absences in recent weeks, and the flurry of issues is s...

05.12.25Sam Morshead

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The Moonraker to launch podcast in 2026: Rake The Moon promises depth of coverage on key Swindon Town issues

BBC Wiltshire commentator Andrew Hawes will be joined by The Moonraker editor Sam Morshead to discuss transfers, tactics...

03.12.25Sam Morshead

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A year on from a dark day in Colchester, there is much to lift the winter gloom... so why does it not feel that way?

Objectively, this is a standout season. To this point, the best non-pandemic season for a decade. It ought to be the stu...

03.12.25Sam Morshead

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Ollie Palmer set to miss two cup games as Swindon Town prepare for blockbuster December fixture list

Town manager Ian Holloway expects Ryan Tafazolli to be available for selection for the visit of Bolton Wanderers in the ...

01.12.25Sam Morshead

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Adaptable, durable, dependable: Win at Chesterfield is statement result for not-quite-top-of-the-league Swindon Town

ANALYSIS: A visit to north Derbyshire has not been an enjoyable experience for the vast majority of away supporters. And...

01.12.25Sam Morshead

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I asked Chat GPT to become Swindon Town coach for the festive fixtures: Ian Holloway's job is not under threat just yet!

Prompted to provide a detailed overview of how Swindon should address the festive period, focusing on systems, personnel...

28.11.25Sam Morshead
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All systems go: Understanding how Ian Holloway is trying to set his Swindon Town team up for a promotion push

ANALYSIS: In recent weeks, the fan debate topics of choice have been Town’s midfield two, whether three would prove more...

27.11.25Sam Morshead

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Fresh injury blow for Swindon Town as Adam Murphy ruled out for up to two months following training-ground injury
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Swindon Town have been middle of the League Two form table for 10 games... how do they rediscover their best?

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One year of Ollie: How Ian Holloway has moulded Swindon Town in his own image... and that of his 'happy pig'

28.10.2515 Min ReadSam Morshead

SPECIAL REPORT: October 28 marks the first anniversary of Holloway's first day in the job. The Moonraker details how he has helped turn a fumbling team into promotion challengers, influenced ownership, and made a significant impact right across the club.

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Careless, casual and lacking composure: Swindon Town's worst side comes out in draw with Grimsby

ANALYSIS: While Swindon took the full 12-bore to their own toes for the second goal, with a series of unfathomably poor ...

24.11.25Sam Morshead

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Jake Tabor will not go back out on loan until at least January as Swindon Town seek depth for festive fixture list

Following his recall from Bath, Tabor would not have been allowed to go back until January in any case. But he would hav...

21.11.25Sam Morshead

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"I should be able to behave differently": Ian Holloway accepts need to lead by example after landing touchline ban

Holloway will not be allowed to be pitchside for the visit of Grimsby Town on Saturday (November 22), having accumulated...

21.11.25Sam Morshead

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Tom Wilson-Brown returns to Leicester City for treatment after being ruled out for two months with hamstring issue

Wilson-Brown has returned to Leicester for treatment and rehabilitation. He is on a season-long loan from Swindon. The R...

21.11.25Sam Morshead

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Understanding Aaron Drinan: How Swindon Town's hotshot striker rose to the challenge at the County Ground

09.10.2512 Min ReadSam Morshead

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Drinan is in the middle of the deepest of purple patches, a veritable plum pudding of goalscoring goodness: seven in his last six games, helping Swindon Town to second in League Two.

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Grimsby's visit promises goals galore, but Swindon Town still need to see more impact from Ollie Palmer

ANALYSIS: Swindon’s goal difference with the big striker on the pitch is zero – 10 scored, 10 conceded. Compare that aga...

20.11.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town "stand by" redevelopment proposal as Trust put forward 'safety net' option to help secure support

EXCLUSIVE: The Trust have proposed a so-called contractual “safety net” that would commit to the project’s costs being p...

18.11.25Sam Morshead

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Win at home, get what you can away: Point at Fleetwood took Swindon Town top of League Two... but would you know it?

ANALYSIS: This is the thing about League Two: it is utterly, fundamentally, captivatingly baffling. Four of the current ...

17.11.25Sam Morshead

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Two banned, one ill, seven injured, one on international duty: What team does Ian Holloway pick at Fleetwood?

The Swindon Town manager is faced with a considerable injury, illness and suspension conundrum when he takes his team to...

14.11.25Sam Morshead