ANALYSIS: How has Mabete developed such a positive reputation within the fanbase, been a part of Swindon’s most successful teams during his short period with the Robins, and yet found himself so far down the pecking order he has been sent to the top of a Gloucestershire hill to reassess?
07.08.26Features
Majekodunmi was brought to the club by first-team coach David Carney during pre-season, after chairman Clem Morfuni expressed a desire to see an Australian within the senior squad.
06.08.26News
Despite being popular among supporters, and having put in several impressive performances for Swindon last term, Mabete has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Ian Holloway's side.
EXCLUSIVE: Whether or not they are hired before the Cardiff game, after, or not at all is of course up in the air - as is commonplace during transfer windows, which move quickly and often unpredictably.
05.08.26News
Swindon have been struggling to nail down a left-back option in recent weeks, while they have also been searching for cover for Ryan Tafazolli given his recent injury record.
03.08.26News
Despite speculation that at least two of the sponsorships could be in place of services rendered, The Moonraker understands that they are cash deals - and that the three combined are of the going rate for a lead sponsor in the division.
It required Town accelerating their approach to get the deal done. Hungbo only came onto Swindon's radar as being available relatively recently in the transfer window.
Ian Holloway and his coaching staff have been calling in favours to bolster their squad for the trip to Gloucestershire, following a spate of injuries at the County Ground. And four players have arrived at short notice to be a part of the group, all of whom The Moonraker can identify today.
31.07.26News
Holman had made a fine start to pre-season, and impressed against Crystal Palace and Bristol City. He was facing up to the possibility of being a regular starter, with clubs higher up the divisions watching his progress with interest.
Majekodunmi has impressed in training, and made significant contributions in matches, leading to Swindon manager Holloway deciding he is good enough for a longer stay in Wiltshire – as first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.
Kilkenny was forced out of the midweek friendly win over Leyton Orient following a poor tackle, and an X-ray has shown the midfielder has suffered a broken bone.
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30.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Some trialists have been called into the group to help make up numbers, others as favours to connections in the game, but some have been viewed as realistic options. And The Moonraker understands there have been conversations over making an offer to at least one.
29.07.26News
Holman left the County Ground after defeat by Bristol City on crutches and has subsequently had further examination on the trouble area. That scan suggested he has sustained a tear of the hamstring severe enough to keep him sidelined from eight to 10 weeks.
28.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: While Holman’s injury is expected to be serious – Swindon are waiting for a scan to determine the extent of the damage – The Moonraker understands there are more positive outlooks for the others who sustained knocks against Bristol City.
27.07.26News
Holman will undergo a scan in due course to establish the severity of the issue, which Ian Holloway linked to potentially being as severe as the problem endured by Danny Butterworth last term.
25.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can reveal that one midfielder from recent County Ground seasons is set for a return in this weekend’s friendly, even if it may only be short-lived.
24.07.26News
He will now set his sights on rediscovering the scoring touch in National League South, following his move to Hemel Hempstead – interest first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.
As reported by The Moonraker earlier this week, Tabor has been the subject of interest from multiple National League South clubs at a pivotal crossroads in his embryonic professional career.
23.07.26News
That absence will definitely include the pre-season friendlies against Bristol City and Leyton Orient, and could also extend into the early days of the new campaign.
What business is left to be done, what areas of the pitch are the management team most focused on reinforcing, what external influences might be affecting the market, and will there be bids for Town’s best players? The Moonraker takes a look…
21.07.26Features
EXCLUSIVE: Tabor currently finds himself behind a wealth of attacking talent in Wiltshire, which includes Aaron Drinan, Ollie Palmer, Fletcher Holman, Paul Glatzel, and Harry Smith – when the tall striker returns from injury.
21.07.26News
If Tabor really wants to make it in the professional ranks, his best chance is no longer at Swindon Town. At 22, he still has plenty of time to drop down into the National League, prove himself in actions rather than words, and show he has a future in the game.
20.07.26Opinion
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can now confirm the identities of several others who have linked up with the squad this week in an effort to earn a contract.
15.07.26News
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