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Will protest make a difference? The story of The Spirit of 69 movement, and what happens beyond Saturday

Four weeks ago, as the dust settled on Swindon Town’s dismal home defeat by Morecambe, three friends started furiously WhatsApping. That evening, The Spirit of 69 – a fan protest movement – was conceived.

20.12.24, 13:14 9 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

“He has a responsibility to sell this club responsibly.”

Four weeks ago, as the dust settled on Swindon Town’s dismal home defeat by Morecambe, three friends started furiously WhatsApping.

Dan Hunt, Terry Pierce and Rich Pullen had reached tipping point. They had become fed up of the way they feel their club is being run. They believed the majority of Town supporters feel the same way.

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