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The Robins will definitely be missing Ollie Clarke and James Ball for the fixture, while doubts remain over the fitness of Gavin Kilkenny and Connor Ripley ahead of the game.
18.08.25News
SPECIAL REPORT: Are the reserves really dry? And how is it impacting what Holloway wants to do in the remaining days of summer?
EXCLUSIVE: Ripley was substituted early in the second half against Cardiff, having complained about a thigh issue. He trained on Thursday, however, and The Moonraker understands he will be ready to face the Latics at Boundary Park.
15.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: An initial offer was rebuffed last week, but the same side - AC Horsens - returned with a significantly higher sum on Thursday (August 14), The Moonraker understands.
The midfielder did not train with the rest of the squad at Beversbrook on Thursday, and a late decision will need to be made over his availability at Boundary Park.
14.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: The defender has previously declined the opportunity to make a temporary switch to the National League South, but The Moonraker understands an offer at that level has come up which is expected to be completed.
Ehibhatiomhan is understood to have joined up with Swindon for training on Monday (August 11) and the expectation is his paperwork and permissions will clear to allow him to be part of the matchday squad.
11.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: The offer is understood to have been dismissed out of hand. Smith is pivotal to manager Ian Holloway’s plans for the coming campaign and Swindon do not intend to entertain any approaches for him at this stage.
EXCLUSIVE: Ehibhatiomhan is expected to arrive on a season-long loan early next week. A deal in principle has already been struck by Town for the teenager, as reported by The Moonraker on Friday (August 8).
09.08.25News
The work necessary to allow Swindon to open the usual three stands to fans for the visit of Cambridge United on Saturday (August 9) was finished in time, and at a meeting on Friday morning (August 8), the council gave the event the green light to go ahead.
08.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: Ian Holloway suggested that several other clubs have been looking to secure a deal for the forward in question, but The Moonraker understands a deal in principle has now been struck with the player’s parent club.
Smith almost pulled out of the opening-day fixture at Walsall last Saturday (August 2) and has been struggling with his back since. He is increasingly unlikely to feature from the start against Cambridge.
The Moonraker has spoken to multiple supporters who have all claimed that under-18 entry is not being permitted into the T1 and T2 sections. Several fans have told The Moonraker of their exchanges with ticketing staff at the club.
07.08.25News
That programme of work continues with two days remaining until the scheduled first home game of the 2025/26. The Moonraker understands fire safety upgrades have been among the outstanding items this week.
06.08.25News
The precise nature of the work required has not yet been publicly disclosed, though the council are expected to make a statement in the coming days explaining the situation.
05.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: Despite reports to the contrary in the national media over recent days, The Moonraker understands a move for the striker is not going to be realised.
04.08.25News
EXCLUSIVE: While the club in question are understood to have spoken to Town about Minturn, no formal appoach has yet been made. It remains to be seen whether a deal which fits within Swindon's expectations is possible.
03.08.25News
A seat was ripped out of the away end and thrown in the direction of Saddlers goalkeeper Myles Roberts, while cigarette lighters were also aimed onto the field of play as Swindon contrived to lose to 10 men at the Bescot Stadium.
02.08.25News
The striker was named in the starting XI for the fixture at the Bescot Stadium, and ultimately completed 90 minutes as Town somehow contrived to lose 2-1 against a side that played more than 75 minutes with 10 men.
The Moonraker reported last week that Cambridge had cooled their interest in Smith, having seen two bids for the striker rejected by Town. And Harris has now accepted that his attempts to land the mountainous striker are not going to be successful.
31.07.25News
Mitchell was signed on a two-year contract from Aston Villa last summer, but has only enjoyed sporadic opportunities to impress in the Town squad.
Tom Wilson-Brown became the Robins’ 10th acquisition of the current transfer window, when he agreed a season-long loan from Leicester City last week. But Town are not necessarily done yet.
29.07.25News
EXCLUSIVE: Swindon are keen on bringing backup to Harry Smith into the squad. Westley has the strength and finishing ability to provide suitable cover for Smith.
As reported by The Moonraker last week, Swindon opted against pursuing a deal for the 36-year-old, despite Holloway’s personal relationship with the player and his pedigree in the game.
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