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Ian Holloway wanted to sign Tom Nichols from the moment he became Swindon Town manager... this is why

24.05.258 Min ReadSam Morshead

ANALYSIS: Holloway is less inclined to act on numeric data. Instead, he trusts his own ‘data’ – opinion, instinct and analysis formed from more than four decades in the sport. The signing of Nichols is a prime example.

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Darren Oldaker is a quarterback midfielder like Gavin Kilkenny... it'll be intriguing to see how the pair work together

SCOUTING REPORT: What qualities does Oldaker bring to the Town squad? How might he fit into Ian Holloway’s systems? And ...

23.05.25Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town reinforce midfield with signing of Darren Oldaker, as Ian Holloway looks to get business done early

Swindon are also expected to pursue a defender and a forward in the summer window, with Ian Holloway keen to do the majo...

23.05.25Sam Morshead

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Flurry of new deals expected as Swindon Town announce signing of Tom Nichols on two-year contract

The Moonraker understands considerable progress has also been made in securing Paul Glatzel, Connor Ripley and Aaron Dri...

21.05.25Sam 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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Fair Game report into Swindon Town's financials appears blind to the on-the-ground experience of many supporters

Reading the report blind, it would be very difficult to envisage a club on its record fifth straight year in the bottom ...

20.05.25Sam Morshead

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New deal for Joel McGregor: Swindon Town extend right-back's stay until 2027 with improved contract

Manager Ian Holloway moved to reward the right-back for a breakthrough season at Town in April, offering McGregor improv...

20.05.25Sam Morshead

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July comeback target for Harrison Minturn after successful abdominal surgery for Swindon Town defender

Minturn has not played for Swindon Town since December, and endured a series of setbacks with the injury over the course...

19.05.25Sam Morshead

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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Clarke speaks candidly to The Moonraker about the frustrations of the past 12 months, his relations...

15.05.25Sam Morshead

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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 make contract offers to five players and extend Botan Ameen's academy deal as retained list confirmed
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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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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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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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Swindon Town make Harry Smith contract extension a priority as Ian Holloway looks to kick-start summer of reinforcement

Swindon chairman Clem Morfuni is back in the UK, and is understood to have been part of a meeting with the football depa...

30.04.25Sam 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

On Monday evening (April 28), the club released their latest communication relating to the redevelopment. Within it, the...

29.04.25Sam Morshead

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Joel McGregor indicates desire to develop his game under Ian Holloway as he continues to consider new contract offer

EXCLUSIVE: McGregor is currently considering an improved contract at the County Ground. The offer on the table would ext...

25.04.25Sam Morshead

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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