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Episode 21 Et tu Gavin?! The injury woes pile up for Swindon Town with 2026/27 just around the corner

31.07.26

Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to chat all things Swindon Town. On the agenda this week is an examination of the Robins' injury nightmare. What's causing it? How bad is it? What's the solution?

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Four trialists in for Swindon Town at Forest Green, including former Robin and Algeria Under-20 internationalFour trialists in for Swindon Town at Forest Green, including former Robin and Algeria Under-20 international

Ian Holloway and his coaching staff have been calling in favours to bolster their squad for the trip to Gloucestershire, following a spate of injuries at the County Ground. And four players have arrived at short notice to be a part of the group, all of whom The Moonraker can identify today.

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Fletcher Holman needs surgery on hamstring problem and faces long lay-off, following assessment by specialistFletcher Holman needs surgery on hamstring problem and faces long lay-off, following assessment by specialist

Holman had made a fine start to pre-season, and impressed against Crystal Palace and Bristol City. He was facing up to the possibility of being a regular starter, with clubs higher up the divisions watching his progress with interest.

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Ian Holloway confirms deal nearly done for Kaelan Majekodunmi at the end of a successful trialIan Holloway confirms deal nearly done for Kaelan Majekodunmi at the end of a successful trial

Majekodunmi has impressed in training, and made significant contributions in matches, leading to Swindon manager Holloway deciding he is good enough for a longer stay in Wiltshire – as first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.

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Swindon Town's injury nightmare steps up a level as Gavin Kilkenny faces months out with a broken ankleSwindon Town's injury nightmare steps up a level as Gavin Kilkenny faces months out with a broken ankle

Kilkenny was forced out of the midweek friendly win over Leyton Orient following a poor tackle, and an X-ray has shown the midfielder has suffered a broken bone.

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How The Moonraker plans to expand its Swindon Town coverage in 2026/27How The Moonraker plans to expand its Swindon Town coverage in 2026/27

This weekend, The Moonraker turns two years old. Two years, huh! Where did that go? Two years is just the start, though. And as we embark on a third season, it’s only right that I enhance the offering for subscribers, and non-subscribers alike.

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Four trialists in for Swindon Town at Forest Green, including former Robin and Algeria Under-20 international

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Fletcher Holman needs surgery on hamstring problem and faces long lay-off, following assessment by specialist

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Ian Holloway confirms deal nearly done for Kaelan Majekodunmi at the end of a successful trial

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Swindon Town's injury nightmare steps up a level as Gavin Kilkenny faces months out with a broken ankle

Kilkenny was forced out of the midweek friendly win over Leyton Orient following a poor tackle, and an X-ray has shown the midfielder has suffered a broken bone.

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How The Moonraker plans to expand its Swindon Town coverage in 2026/27

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Swindon Town expected to make at least one offer to a trialist, as pre-season enters its final stages

EXCLUSIVE: Some trialists have been called into the group to help make up numbers, others as favours to connections in the game, but some have been viewed as realistic options. And The Moonraker understands there have been conversations over making an offer to at least one.

29.07.26News

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Fletcher Holman initial diagnosis is two months out, but it could get worse after consultation with specialist

Holman left the County Ground after defeat by Bristol City on crutches and has subsequently had further examination on the trouble area. That scan suggested he has sustained a tear of the hamstring severe enough to keep him sidelined from eight to 10 weeks.

28.07.26News

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Some light relief on injury front at Swindon Town, despite Joel McGregor and Fletcher Holman situations

EXCLUSIVE: While Holman’s injury is expected to be serious – Swindon are waiting for a scan to determine the extent of the damage – The Moonraker understands there are more positive outlooks for the others who sustained knocks against Bristol City.

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Episode 20What next for Swindon Town this summer? Rake The Moon analyses the transfer window so far

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Fears Fletcher Holman could face significant injury absence after "hearing hamstring pop" during Bristol City friendly

Holman will undergo a scan in due course to establish the severity of the issue, which Ian Holloway linked to potentially being as severe as the problem endured by Danny Butterworth last term.

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Swindon Town star of recent seasons past set for comeback against Bristol City as part of bid to find new club

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can reveal that one midfielder from recent County Ground seasons is set for a return in this weekend’s friendly, even if it may only be short-lived.

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Jake Tabor gets chance to start again as striker moves to Hemel Hempstead Town following unproductive year with Swindon Town

He will now set his sights on rediscovering the scoring touch in National League South, following his move to Hemel Hempstead – interest first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.

24.07.26News

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Jake Tabor exit imminent, Ian Holloway confirms, as striker looks to revive promising career in non-league

As reported by The Moonraker earlier this week, Tabor has been the subject of interest from multiple National League South clubs at a pivotal crossroads in his embryonic professional career.

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Joel McGregor becomes potential injury doubt for start of season following training-ground incident

That absence will definitely include the pre-season friendlies against Bristol City and Leyton Orient, and could also extend into the early days of the new campaign.

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The calm before the storm? What to look out for in the remainder of the transfer window at Swindon Town

What business is left to be done, what areas of the pitch are the management team most focused on reinforcing, what external influences might be affecting the market, and will there be bids for Town’s best players? The Moonraker takes a look…

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National League South move increasingly likely for Jake Tabor as permanent switch is put on the tableNational League South move increasingly likely for Jake Tabor as permanent switch is put on the table

EXCLUSIVE: Tabor currently finds himself behind a wealth of attacking talent in Wiltshire, which includes Aaron Drinan, Ollie Palmer, Fletcher Holman, Paul Glatzel, and Harry Smith – when the tall striker returns from injury.

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