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Remembering Andy King a decade on: Cigars, signature signings and that night at the Withdean
I remember seeing a half-dozen brown stubs strewn beneath King's seat; I remember the exaggerated body language every ti...
27.05.25
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Ian Holloway wanted to sign Tom Nichols from the moment he became Swindon Town manager... this is why
ANALYSIS: Holloway is less inclined to act on numeric data. Instead, he trusts his own ‘data’ – opinion, instinct and an...
24.05.25
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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 ...
23.05.25
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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...
15.05.25
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From picking dandelions at Brislington FC to picking off wingers for Swindon Town: The Joel McGregor story
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: It was not until 10 years old that McGregor showed a concerted interest in football. Fast forward t...
26.04.25
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A history of finance: How Swindon Town's miserly spend on agents' fees compares against rivals and EFL trends
Research by The Moonraker shows that, since October 2015, Swindon sit 91st among all English league and non-league clubs...
24.04.25
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Blowing the budget: Are crowds really that important to Swindon Town's spending power in the transfer market?
SPECIAL REPORT: What goes into a playing budget? How is it decided, and what are the rules? Are Swindon Town spending we...
22.04.25
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To AB or not to AB? Is there a future for the Swindon Town Advisory Board... or is it no longer fit for purpose?
In 2021, the idea of fan groups and club officials meeting regularly to form a unified plan for Swindon Town's future wa...
09.04.25
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Swindon's results are 22% better with Ollie Clarke: Expect Ian Holloway to recruit players like the captain
Perhaps it is that he and Clarke share a natural affinity given their Bristolian backgrounds. Whatever, Holloway sees a ...
04.04.25
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What is the Holloway way? How will Swindon Town's manager look to reshape the club after signing his new contract?
What exactly does Ian Holloway have in mind? Is it possible given the financial situation at the club, and the resources...
02.04.25
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Season ticket prices can never be right for all, but clubs must find a way of taking supporters on the journey with them
As it happens, Swindon Town are not excessive for price. Their rates are largely in line with their peers and historic t...
28.03.25
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Debt, doubt and distrust: Establishing clarity on Swindon Town's finances continues to be a challenge
As the most recent Advisory Board minutes throw up yet more questions, The Moonraker looks into the opaque world of Coun...
20.03.25