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The day the County Ground rediscovered its roar: Ian Holloway banishes Colchester ghost in perfect start to 2025

The County Ground has not sounded like that for months. It has not felt that way for months. That, my friends, is the feeling of togetherness, maybe even hope.

02.01.25, 11:18 Updated 05.06.25, 20:03 7 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

For a few seconds after George Cox’s penalty hit the back of the net, Ian Holloway sat almost motionless on the Swindon Town bench, staring blankly into space.

Perhaps it was a symptom of emotional exhaustion, at the end of a crazy, flip-flopping match at the County Ground.

Perhaps he had seen a ghost? No, let’s not start that again.

Most likely, he was enjoying a moment of positive self-reflection, savouring a small taste of vengeance.

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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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