The curious case of Filozofe Mabete: Stats say Swindon win more points with defender, so why have minutes been limited?
06.12.25, 15:00 Updated 29.12.25, 12:44 6 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
In September, it appeared as though Filozofe Mabete was making himself indispensable to Swindon Town.
The young defender broke into the first team in late August and, for a month, was part of a team that appeared to be hitting its stride.
As the nights have closed in, however, he has been increasingly conspicuous by his absence.
What has happened? Why is Ian Holloway not involving Mabete, despite statistical evidence that might suggest he is worthy of a run in the side? And what does it teach us about the Swindon Town manager’s methods?
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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.