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Burying good news: Ian Holloway is steering clear of the P word, but the belief is there... so, can it really happen?

Holloway has an intriguing balancing act to perform. On one hand, he wants to incubate the positivity around the first-team squad. Yet, as he deals with the press at each engagement, you get the sense he is trying not to get carried away.

14.02.25, 17:55 9 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Ian Holloway is trying very hard not to mention the P word.

On Friday, the Swindon Town manager sat in the press room at the County Ground and answered the local media’s questions. It was, as far as these occasions go, pretty routine: a few gentle quips, praise for his players, a dollop of hyperbole about the stature of the next game.

But with each passing press conference, the vibe is changing behind the scenes. There is a genuine optimism seeping through at Town, borne from an unbeaten run that stretches back six weeks.

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