Ian Holloway dampens expectations of Harry Smith return after striker's appearance in training sparks fan excitement
27.03.26, 14:09 Updated 27.03.26, 14:09 2 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
Swindon Town fans are not going to see Harry Smith in action this season, despite his recent return to training on grass, manager Ian Holloway has confirmed.
Pictures and video of Smith at the club’s Beversbook facility were released by the Robins on social media this week, sparking excitement among supporters that the mountainous striker could yet feature before the end of the campaign.
Smith has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in August. However, he was added back into Town’s official squad – as submitted to the EFL – during January.
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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.