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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 to today, and he is one of the most exciting prospects to have graduated through the Swindon Town academy in the 21st century.

26.04.25, 07:12 Updated 05.06.25, 20:06 14 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

It was not until 10 years old that Joel McGregor showed a concerted interest in football.

Before then, though he would kick a ball about with his brother Nathan and dad Adam, there was no indication that his future would lie in the game.

When mum Louise took him along to local club Brislington to watch Nathan play, Joel would spend more time picking dandelions than watching the action.

But, almost overnight, came a change. McGregor developed an affinity for football. What’s more, slowly but surely, he displayed more and more potential.

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