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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 well within their means? And what the hell is SCMP? The Moonraker dives into the abyss.

22.04.25, 12:05 9 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

Does Swindon Town’s transfer spending power really depend on the whims of supporters?

Over recent weeks, several comments made by Ian Holloway in the media have irked the Swindon fanbase.

Last week, he described the playing budget for next season as “very disappointing”.

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