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Never change a winning team? Why Ian Holloway may be tempted to tweak Swindon Town's frontline for Tranmere

Swindon's turnaround has been achieved through a combination of low-risk defending, high-energy pressing, and the influence of Harry Smith up front. But there...

28.01.25, 10:24 Updated 05.06.25, 20:07 8 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

The cliché says never change a winning team, but Ian Holloway will be sorely tempted when Tranmere Rovers visit the County Ground.

Holloway has overseen a considerable upturn in fortunes at Swindon Town over the past two months. The Robins are sixth in the League Two form table over 10 matches, and have moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone in the process.

That turnaround has been achieved through a combination of low-risk defending, high-energy pressing, and the influence of Harry Smith up front.

But there is still improvement to be had in one particular discipline: shooting.

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Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead is the founder and editor of The Moonraker. He was previously the chief sports writer at the Swindon Advertiser, head of sport at Total Swindon, and has been a Swindon Town fan since 1994.

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