EXCLUSIVE: The Robins fielded four trialists for the match on Saturday (July 4), including ex-Sheffield Wednesday winger Favour Onukwuli and one-time Bristol City midfielder Marley Rose. But it was another player, wearing number 22, who impressed several Swindon fans in attendance.
04.07.26News
While he was back with the group for the first three sessions of pre-season on Monday (June 29) and Tuesday (June 30), he was unable to take part on Tuesday afternoon.
The Moonraker understands it would take a considerable acceleration in his return for him to be available for Town’s competitive schedule in August.
03.07.26News
Debayo, 20, has joined on a season-long deal. Swindon had initially investigated the possibility of a permanent switch, but Hull preferred to hold onto the versatile defender, who has a year to run on his Tigers contract.
02.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Three arrivals have been confirmed so far – full-back Mitch Clark, central defender Stephan Negru, and midfielder Matty Virtue. And now The Moonraker can reveal the next target who could be walking through the County Ground doors very soon.
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands at least four players have joined the Robins for sessions at Beversbrook this week, and several are set to take part in the friendly fixture against Swindon Supermarine on Saturday (July 4).
The midfielder is now officially out of contract, but he has impressed manager Ian Holloway with his attitude as he continues to recover from double hamstring surgery. And he will be part of the group that flies to Alicante on Monday (July 6).
EXCLUSIVE: Collaborative work between the parties has taken place and, while the initial target date of June 1 was missed by some distance, the situation has now come to a satisfactory conclusion.
01.07.26News
Town have been weighing up a move for him for several weeks, before finally pulling the trigger on the deal last week. The Moonraker understands Swindon see the experienced Virtue as a similar option to Ollie Clarke in the advancing number eight role in midfield.
29.06.26News
The extent of Gunning's involvement in the pathways was never made clear, but club sources have now indicated to The Moonraker that those responsibilities will be passed on for the upcoming campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: He is seen by Ian Holloway and his coaching staff in a similar way to Ollie Clarke – a box-to-box midfielder capable of finding space in the penalty area with late runs.
There had previously been an option to play a Saudi Arabian side, however the clash with now be against local non-leaguers Costa City. Costa will play in Primera FFCV next season, the seventh tier of Spanish football, after being promoted last term.
26.06.26News
The new year begins with Crawley Town's visit to the County Ground on January 1, and the Easter bank holiday schedule includes the reverse clash in West Sussex and Shrewsbury coming to Wiltshire.
25.06.26News
Gunning, who has been at the club for nearly four years in a variety of positions, has most recently held the title pathways coach. However, he was a regular presence on the Swindon bench on matchdays.
EXCLUSIVE: The decision to suspend operations came following an end-of-season review, with Swindon preparing for life at a new level after promotion to the Women’s National League Southern Premier Division last term.
24.06.26News
The Moldovan international is seen by Swindon manager Ian Holloway as a versatile option who can cover for and complement Ryan Tafazolli at the heart of a defensive three.
23.06.26News
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.
18.06.26News
Charlie Summers, who was due to enter the second year of his scholarship at the County Ground next season, has been rewarded for his excellent progression with his first professional contract – as predicted by The Moonraker last month.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have 19 players under contract ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, but The Moonraker has previously reported that they would be happy to listen to offers for as many as four. And one of that quarter is now expected to leave Swindon in the coming days.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to make their first signing of the off-season, with the free agent market unusually slow. However, The Moonraker understands they will begin the rebuild with the acquisition of a former Aston Villa trainee.
17.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to add to their squad since confirming their retained list at the end of the ultimately disappointing 2025/26 campaign. However, movement in and out of the club could start to be seen in the not-too-distant future.
As revealed by The Moonraker, the Robins have been plotting out a warm-weather training camp within the early weeks of their return following their summer break.
11.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have announced several warm-up fixtures across July and August, as they build up to the start of the new League Twwo campaign. While each of those games will be open to the public, The Moonraker understands an additional clash will take place away from prying eyes.
10.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Spain is perhaps the most likely destination, though Ian Holloway has had a soft spot for the Portuguese seaside town of Lagos – where he sent previous charges on gruelling uphill sprints at steep inclines.
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