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During his pre-match press conference at Beversbrook on Tuesday (December 23), Ian Holloway mentioned that there remains a question mark over one senior figure. He did not wish to identify the player.
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The Moonraker understands the charges do not relate to any sort of violent conduct or abusive language. The FA have said full written reasons will be published in due course.
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Tafazolli has not featured for Town since the 2-2 draw with Grimsby on November 22. He was withdrawn from that match with a minor groin issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Town captain Clarke was the subject of allegations by Cardiff City players after the EFL Cup match in south Wales on August 12. The nature of the incidents in question has not been publicly disclosed.
The Robins go into the game without several first-team players, with none of those missing from the defeat by Cheltenham Town on Tuesday (December 9) fit enough to return.
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The sensory room is equipped with football-themed sensory equipment such as bubble tubes, ambient lighting, tactile resources, and soothing soundscapes – creating an oasis of calm for supporters with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs.
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Wright had to be withdrawn from the FA Cup win on Saturday (December 6) following a blow to his back. The defender, who has rarely been the subject of fitness concern during his time at Swindon, may well require longer than a few days to recover.
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Town’s players, staff and fans were dreaming of a trip to a big Premier League side, the prospect of a giant visiting the County Ground, or at least a local derby. Instead, it’ll be a trip to Salford City.
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For the fans, the cup might be about dreams – regardless of whether they are being made or shattered. For the club, however, it is just as much about the dough.
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Holloway is able to name up to nine substitutes for the fixture, under competition rules, though it is entirely possible he will not fill up his allocation given the situation.
The Robins have had to deal with a considerable number of player absences in recent weeks, and the flurry of issues is set to continue this weekend.
BBC Radio Wiltshire commentator Andrew Hawes will be joined by The Moonraker editor Sam Morshead to discuss transfers, tactics, the boardroom and much, much more besides.
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Town manager Ian Holloway expects Ryan Tafazolli to be available for selection for the visit of Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup. Palmer is a considerable doubt for that fixture but could return for Cheltenham Town on December 9.
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Snowdon had been struggling with a nagging hamstring complaint, before missing last weekend’s draw with Grimsby Town through illness. But he is back to face the Spireites.
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The on-loan Irish under-21 international was set to feature in holding midfield against Grimsby, but sustained an injury following a training-ground collision on Friday (November 21).
Following his recall from Bath, Tabor would not have been allowed to go back until January in any case. But he would have been permitted to join a different non-league side on loan.
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Holloway will not be allowed to be pitchside for the visit of Grimsby Town on Saturday (November 22), having accumulated three yellow cards over the course of the campaign.
Wilson-Brown has returned to Leicester for treatment and rehabilitation. He is on a season-long loan from Swindon. The Robins can now expect him to miss the entire festive fixture calendar, with a possible return not in the offing until February.
EXCLUSIVE: The Trust have proposed a so-called contractual “safety net” that would commit to the project’s costs being placed in escrow, and require the club to seek Joint Venture consent to make fundamental changes to the plans for the stand.
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EXCLUSIVE: Swindon are without the suspended Aaron Drinan at Fleetwood. Ollie Palmer is a major doubt through illness, while Danny Butterworth has been sidelined after undergoing hamstring surgery.
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The 44-year-old succeeded Darren Ferguson at Posh in October. He was in charge of Swindon between January 2016 and May 2017, having previously been part of the coaching staff under Mark Cooper.
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Aaron Drinan serves the second of a three-game ban following his FA Cup red card at Rotherham United. Ollie Palmer, who missed the MK Dons game through injury, is unwell and will not be available to Holloway.
Allegations were made against Clarke over an incident during the League Cup clash exactly three months ago. The nature and subject matter of the allegations have yet to be declared.
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