Ian Holloway and his coaching staff have been calling in favours to bolster their squad for the trip to Gloucestershire, following a spate of injuries at the County Ground. And four players have arrived at short notice to be a part of the group, all of whom The Moonraker can identify today.
31.07.26News
Holman had made a fine start to pre-season, and impressed against Crystal Palace and Bristol City. He was facing up to the possibility of being a regular starter, with clubs higher up the divisions watching his progress with interest.
Majekodunmi has impressed in training, and made significant contributions in matches, leading to Swindon manager Holloway deciding he is good enough for a longer stay in Wiltshire – as first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.
Kilkenny was forced out of the midweek friendly win over Leyton Orient following a poor tackle, and an X-ray has shown the midfielder has suffered a broken bone.
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30.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Some trialists have been called into the group to help make up numbers, others as favours to connections in the game, but some have been viewed as realistic options. And The Moonraker understands there have been conversations over making an offer to at least one.
29.07.26News
Holman left the County Ground after defeat by Bristol City on crutches and has subsequently had further examination on the trouble area. That scan suggested he has sustained a tear of the hamstring severe enough to keep him sidelined from eight to 10 weeks.
28.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: While Holman’s injury is expected to be serious – Swindon are waiting for a scan to determine the extent of the damage – The Moonraker understands there are more positive outlooks for the others who sustained knocks against Bristol City.
27.07.26News
Holman will undergo a scan in due course to establish the severity of the issue, which Ian Holloway linked to potentially being as severe as the problem endured by Danny Butterworth last term.
25.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can reveal that one midfielder from recent County Ground seasons is set for a return in this weekend’s friendly, even if it may only be short-lived.
24.07.26News
He will now set his sights on rediscovering the scoring touch in National League South, following his move to Hemel Hempstead – interest first reported by The Moonraker earlier this week.
As reported by The Moonraker earlier this week, Tabor has been the subject of interest from multiple National League South clubs at a pivotal crossroads in his embryonic professional career.
23.07.26News
That absence will definitely include the pre-season friendlies against Bristol City and Leyton Orient, and could also extend into the early days of the new campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: Tabor currently finds himself behind a wealth of attacking talent in Wiltshire, which includes Aaron Drinan, Ollie Palmer, Fletcher Holman, Paul Glatzel, and Harry Smith – when the tall striker returns from injury.
21.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker can now confirm the identities of several others who have linked up with the squad this week in an effort to earn a contract.
15.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The report will cover the accounting period for the 12 months until May 2025 – the most recent set of accounts submitted by Swindon to Companies House. Given 14 months have subsequently passed, the analysis will not offer up-to-date insight into the club’s financial state.
13.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Town currently have Joel McGregor and Mitch Clark to operate at full-back or wing-back, with Billy Kirkman, Joe Snowdon and James Ball further possible options. However, they lack left-footers in the group, Kirkman aside.
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10.07.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Swindon’s playing budget, while competitive at around £3million, is around upper midtable among teams in League Two. That means the Robins are liable to be outbid on in-demand players.
EXCLUSIVE: Town have friendlies against Chippenham Town and Crystal Palace in the week after their return from Spain, which could provide an excellent opportunity for trialists to make a further impression.
09.07.26News
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
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