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McGregor missed the weekend draw with Fleetwood Town, and is likely to sit out both Easter weekend matches, after pulling up in training.
29.03.26News
As previously reported by The Moonraker, an early comeback was never likely. And on Friday (March 27), Holloway all but excluded Smith from being part of the first-team’s competitive setup this season.
27.03.26News
Clarke missed the back-to-back wins at Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers, and will now miss at least four more games following the diagnosis.
EXCLUSIVE: Images posted by Town on social media on Thursday (March 26) showed Harry Smith, Paul Glatzel, Joe Snowdon and Harrison Minturn taking part in a training session in Calne. Understandably, that has perked the attention of supporters.
26.03.26News
The cost of following Swindon Town in 2026/27 has been confirmed by the club, with season-ticket and matchday ticket prices now known. So, how much will you be spending to watch Town next season? The Moonraker breaks down the key questions.
The SJA nomination puts Morshead on a shortlist with several regional heavyweights, including Jon Colman (Newsquest Cumbria’s Carlisle United reporter) and Neil Allen (the longstanding Portsmouth correspondent for The News).
While supporters, players and staff will be holding out hope that the Robins can find a route to automatic promotion, at present the most likely outcome will be a shot at the end-of-season lottery.
24.03.26News
Both the Robins and Crawley were hit with charges relating to a failure to control their players after the confrontation. The clash is believed to have been prompted by goalkeeper Connor Ripley’s response to remarks by members of the opposition.
23.03.26News
Junior Hoilett, James Scanlon and Filozofe Mabete will all be absent from Saturday’s (March 28) fixture at the County Ground, having each received national summons.
22.03.26News
With three players now absent on international duty, Swindon have the option to request any impacted games to be pushed back. However, Town are expected to be reluctant to activate that option.
21.03.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The tricky winger offers different qualities to the rest of his Town teammates, particularly when taking on opponents with ball at feet. While his injury situation is good news for the Robins, The Moonraker understands captain Ollie Clarke may not be fit for the clash at Prenton Park.
19.03.26News
Town would have been entitled to call off their fixtures during the window had three players been summoned by their national teams – even if they are not regulars. With just two away representing their countries, however, the fixture list in unaffected.
Wilson-Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but recently returned to training sessions on grass. He has been in communication with Swindon manager Holloway.
16.03.26News
The Moonraker understands the injury is not substantial, and his absence should only be brief, however Swindon are often less dynamic and energetic without their leader.
Clarke was substituted at half-time in the 2-2 draw with Crawley Town last weekend, sparking concerns that he may have sustained a problem as the season reaches its crunch end.
13.03.26News
His absence from the remaining 10 matches of the regular campaign are an undoubted blow for Swindon. The youngster has been able to offer cover at right wing-back, left wing-back, on either side of the frontline and as a standard full-back at times.
Tempers were frayed after the dramatic finish to the match, during which Swindon took the lead in stoppage time only for Crawley to level in the 98th minute.
12.03.26News
He had his first operation at the end of October, and was initially earmarked for a return in February or March. Butterworth was making good progress, and had returned to training on grass with his teammates, when he pulled up in a session.
10.03.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Olakigbe was due to be back involved in training on Monday (March 9), and looks to be likely to quickly shake off the after-effects of the issue.
09.03.26News
Snowdon was withdrawn from the game within the first 15 minutes at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday (March 7), while Clarke did not make it back onto the pitch for the second half.
08.03.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The recruitment process is believed to be at interview stage, but most relevant candidates would likely have three months’ notice written into their contracts.
06.03.26News
Tafazolli has been struggling with a calf issue for several weeks, having limped out of the victory over Newport County on February 11. Town had held out some hope that the towering defender would be fit enough to feature in the matchday squad at the Broadfield Stadium.
05.03.26News
The damage is unclear at this stage, though Town manager Ian Holloway did not appear in optimistic mood when speaking about the issue at his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Crawley Town.
The outcome of the episode is Holloway will have to make do with a vantage point in the stands at Crawley Town this weekend. Marcus Bignot and Gavin Gunning will marshall proceedings from the dugout.
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