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Darren Oldaker departs for Southend United at the end of disappointing year at Swindon Town

The midfielder joined the Robins last summer following his release by Chesterfield. He arrived with a reputation as a ball-playing advanced midfielder but was asked to take on a variety of roles by Ian Holloway last term.

18.06.26, 19:30 Updated 22.06.26, 11:27 3 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Swindon Town have confirmed the departure of Darren Oldaker to Southend United.

Oldaker’s exit from the County Ground, for an undisclosed fee, marks the end of an unhappy year in Swindon.

The midfielder joined the Robins last summer following his release by Chesterfield.

He arrived with a reputation as a ball-playing advanced midfielder but was asked to take on a variety of roles by Ian Holloway last term.

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