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It's not just a cup game: Trip to Salford City is the biggest match of Swindon Town's season so far... here's why

19.01.267 Min ReadSam Morshead

Look closely at the context of this game, and what is at stake, and its profile increases by several orders of magnitude. The age-old football cliché insists that every game is the biggest game. This one actually is.

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Nagging hamstring problem keeping Billy Bodin from proving his worth to Swindon Town

Bodin has been intermittently involved in training since Boxing Day but has been unable to shake a niggling problem with...

19.01.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town face range of consequences after being hit by FA and EFL charges: What on earth is going on?

The Moonraker examines the cases of Aaron Drinan and Ollie Clarke, assesses the key points of debate, and asks: "what ha...

16.01.26Sam Morshead

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There's no need to rush to replace Finley Munroe... Swindon Town have two options ready to go

That a player of the clout and popularity of Finley Munroe can leave without the season immediately being plunged into p...

15.01.26Sam Morshead

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Fast, tricky and bags of potential: What can Swindon Town fans expect from Michael Olakigbe?

02.01.265 Min ReadSam Morshead

SCOUTING REPORT: Olakigbe has joined the Robins on loan from Brentford until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. So, what can Town fans expect from their first signing of the January window?

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Fletcher Holman completes permanent switch to Swindon Town as Ian Holloway secures his top four January targets

Holman, 21, arrives on one-and-a-half-year contract. He was in Wiltshire on Wednesday (January 14) to finalise the terms...

14.01.26Sam Morshead

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Ryan Delaney to leave Swindon Town with centre-back set to return to former club Newport County

EXCLUSIVE: There was interest from the National League, but Delaney was keen to continue to test himself in the EFL. He ...

14.01.26Sam Morshead

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January signing number four edges closer as Swindon Town's move for Wolves striker is revitalised

EXCLUSIVE: While a deal is yet to be formalised, there is confidence that it could be done imminently. The Moonraker fir...

14.01.26Sam Morshead

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Introducing the ghost substitute: Teamsheet mystery sparks confusion and possible EFL investigation

A run-of-the-mill EFL Trophy knockout game between Luton Town and Swindon Town may just have created the sort of pub qui...

13.01.26Sam Morshead

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A creative midfielder itching for a shot at senior football: What can Swindon Town expect from Ben Middlemas?

SCOUTING REPORT: Middlemas has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at the County Ground after leaving boyhood club Sun...

13.01.26Sam Morshead

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FA Cup draw offers half-million-pound incentive for Swindon Town to beat Salford City in round three

From a sporting perspective, the reward for the Town players is obvious – the chance to share a pitch with Erling Haalan...

12.01.26Sam Morshead
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Middlesbrough win pursuit of Finley Munroe after defender is recalled from Swindon Town loan stint by Aston Villa

Munroe trained as normal with Ian Holloway and the Town squad at Beversbrook on Monday afternoon, but was seen deep in c...

12.01.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town brace themselves to lose Finley Munroe as Championship clubs make interest in on-loan defender known
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Sunderland midfielder to be next County Ground arrival as Ian Holloway edges closer to completing January plan

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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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Ian Holloway confirms Paul Glatzel is out for the season but better news for Danny Butterworth after hamstring surgery

The German will need at least four months to get back to full fitness, meaning his season is run. It is a desperate sham...

08.01.26Sam Morshead

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Adam Murphy returns to Bristol City after stop-start loan stint as Ian Holloway predicts good career for midfielder

Murphy only made five appearances for Swindon, and racked up just 77 League Two minutes, as a combination of injuries an...

08.01.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town's injury issues begin to ease as key players available to Ian Holloway for FA Cup tie at Salford City

Though Ollie Clarke is suspended and Paul Glatzel out for the season after hamstring surgery, Holloway has plenty of opt...

08.01.26Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town's January business reflects evolution of transfer window work during Clem Morfuni's tenure

SPECIAL REPORT: There is stability to the process today, and a sense of calm. That is in strict contrast to January wind...

08.01.26Sam Morshead

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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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Paul Glatzel expected to be out for the rest of the season after Swindon Town forward undergoes hamstring surgery

Swindon Town confirmed on Wednesday (January 7) that the forward has since had an operation in a bid to aid his recovery...

07.01.26Sam Morshead

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Possible Swindon Town exit route opens up for Ryan Delaney as several clubs make interest in defender known

EXCLUSIVE: Swindon would likely be willing to consider either a loan or permanent move, though given Delaney’s contract ...

07.01.26Sam Morshead

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False alarm for Filozofe Mabete as defender shrugs off New Year's Day knock to be available for FA Cup trip to Salford

Mabete took part in a session with the rest of his teammates at Foundation Park on Tuesday (January 6), with the pitches...

06.01.26Sam Morshead

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Tom Wilson-Brown returns to Swindon Town training as Robins' January window focus remains in attack

Wilson-Brown is on course to make a return to the Swindon squad in the coming days, and on Tuesday (January 6) was invol...

06.01.26Sam Morshead