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Fog day afternoon: Swindon's creative authority against Crewe suggests this team continues to evolve under Ian Holloway

12.01.259 Min ReadSam Morshead

Based on the evidence at hand on Saturday, the gulf in points and places between Swindon and Crewe does not give a fair indication of the level Holloway’s side have now reached.

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George Cox could be back within a week after specialists advise Swindon Town left-back has not fractured his foot

Town had announced Cox was likely to be out for as long as two months after an X-ray appeared to reveal a break in a bon...

12.01.25Sam Morshead

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A trial and several failed transfer attempts later, Tom Nichols finally ends up at Swindon... so, what should we expect?

Nichols has joined on loan until the end of the season. The Moonraker takes a look at his attributes, how he fits into t...

10.01.25Sam Morshead

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Tom Nichols completes loan switch to Swindon Town after whirlwind transfer deal is finalised

A Somerset boy, Nichols favoured a switch back to the West Country and a link-up with manager Ian Holloway, who has made...

10.01.25Sam Morshead

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Ins, outs, shake-it-all-abouts: What to expect from the January transfer window at Swindon Town

28.12.2411 Min ReadSam Morshead

Where will Ian Holloway and his advisors focus their energy? Who will actually be available? And will we have to wait until 10.45pm on deadline day for things to get moving? The Moonraker looks at the key elements of the 2025 January transfer window.

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Kabongo Tshimanga set to stay at Swindon Town for duration of loan as Robins continue to prioritise experienced keeper

Tshimanga is understood to be considered a positive influence on younger players in the dressing room, and Ian Holloway ...

10.01.25Sam Morshead

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Harry Smith not for sale, says Ian Holloway as transfer window speculation irks Swindon Town manager

Smith's form in recent weeks has sparked some speculation over his future but, as previously reported by The Moonraker, ...

09.01.25Sam Morshead

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George Cox's broken foot sparks new transfer hunt for Swindon Town, as defence continues to struggle with injuries

Cox sustained a fracture of the medial cuneiform during the defeat at Notts County, and will need a prolonged spell on t...

09.01.25Sam Morshead

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Tom Nichols on Swindon Town radar as Ian Holloway looks to reinforce frontline for League Two relegation battle

Swindon have shown interest in Nichols at various points over the years. He would give manager Ian Holloway an additiona...

08.01.25Sam Morshead

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Yer a wizard, Harry: How Swindon Town's striker has become the most valuable player in the Robins' squad

Halfway through this most difficult of campaigns, Smith has become fundamental to Swindon’s chances of matchday success:...

07.01.25Sam Morshead

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Harry Smith set for return against Crewe after Ian Holloway opted not to risk striker at Meadow Lane

"He hasn’t had a chance to train [with the mask on], so he doesn’t know how painful it truly is," Holloway said after th...

06.01.25Sam Morshead
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Now that's what a promotion contender looks like: Outclassed Swindon Town can learn plenty from Notts County defeat

Their 10th game in 36 days came at the home of the most creative team in the division, with a squad creaking and wheezin...

06.01.25Sam Morshead

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Selection conundrum for Swindon Town as injuries pile up ahead of trip to Notts County
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Joel McGregor is not being sold, insists Ian Holloway as January window speculation cranks into gear

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Protests and protestations: As fan movement grows at Swindon Town, what happens next? And where is our club heading?

28.11.2418 Min ReadSam Morshead

SPECIAL REPORT: The Moonraker speaks to Morfuni and Town CEO Anthony Hall, analyses the events of the past week, and assesses whether or not there is a way out for all involved.

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Pharrell Johnson's loan at Truro City cut short so Swindon Town defender can continue injury rehab at parent club

The central defender originally joined Truro on a season-long loan, but made just one appearance - against Brackley Town...

03.01.25Sam Morshead

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Harry Smith's "nose is like the M4" as Swindon Town wait to discover if key striker will be able to face Notts County

Manager Ian Holloway has insisted the forward was withdrawn from the win over Colchester because of pain in his nose, me...

02.01.25Sam Morshead

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The day the County Ground rediscovered its roar: Ian Holloway banishes Colchester ghost in perfect start to 2025

The County Ground has not sounded like that for months. It has not felt that way for months. That, my friends, is the fe...

02.01.25Sam Morshead

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Farewell then, 2024, we won't be sad to see you go... can the new year wave in new hope at Swindon Town?

Enjoyment has been rarer than a Frenchman’s steak. Optimism has proven elusive. Dawns have too often been false, promise...

31.12.24Sam Morshead

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Di Canio's Christmas Day treadmill, playoff pain and what chance of a return?: The Nathan Thompson interview

15.11.2420 Min ReadSam Morshead

INTERVIEW: On the 10th anniversary of his famous and iconic celebration against Bristol City, The Moonraker sits down with Thompson to discuss his 14 years at the club and to ask the question: will there ever be a return?

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Ian Holloway confirms Miguel Freckleton will return to Sheffield United... but futures of some loan players undecided

As previously reported by The Moonraker, Holloway has already made up his mind on Freckleton's future. The Swindon manag...

31.12.24Sam Morshead

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Grant Hall to miss Colchester visit, as other senior players set to return to Swindon Town side

The centre-back was absent from the Town squad for the draw at Bromley on December 29, having started the previous two m...

31.12.24Sam Morshead

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The alternative Swindon Town quiz of the year: How much do you remember of the past 12 months?

It’s been a difficult year for everyone associated with Swindon Town. But how much of it can you actually remember? Go o...

30.12.24Sam Morshead

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Swindon Town held their own in bruising Boxing Day bout... whisper it, but a corner might just have been turned

It was far from attractive. At times it was downright dirty – midfield scrap after long aerial clearance – but it was wh...

27.12.24Sam Morshead

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Heart to heart: The story of Nnamdi Ofoborh's three-year fight for his professional career

28.09.2412 Min ReadSam Morshead

On World Heart Day, The Moonraker asks Ofoborh about his first full pre-season in four years, and gets a very personal account of how his world was turned upside down. And how he found a way back.