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Swindon Town players' defiance in face of adversity and tragedy has become a hallmark of a difficult season

It has been a difficult year for players and coaches at Swindon, with multiple instances of familial tragedy and trying personal circumstances. All football...

17.03.25, 11:48 Updated 05.06.25, 20:03 7 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

When Will Wright found the back of the net with a free-kick on the cusp of half-time against Cheltenham Town, it was immediately evident that his celebration carried particular poignancy.

The centre-back lost his mother during the week, and he was visibly emotional as he ran towards the Swindon Town bench to be mobbed by his teammates.

The scenes were the latest illustration of the clear sense of togetherness that has wedded this squad since the arrival of Ian Holloway in October.

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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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