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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 bit of himself in his captain – and his captain has evidently bought into what the Town boss is trying to achieve.
04.04.25, 22:02 Updated 05.06.25, 20:06 8 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
First, he was Swindon Town’s Rodri.
Then, he was the club’s Ballon d’Or.
Now, expect Ollie Clarke to be the example upon which Ian Holloway builds his squad this summer.
From a PR perspective, the comparison to the leading footballer in the world, and an abstract award, might not be particularly helpful – but Holloway has not been trying to suggest Clarke would pull the strings in the Manchester City and Spanish midfields.
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