We've become too comfortable expecting the bad times... togetherness will be key to success in the next 20 games

Back-to-back losses against Salford City, last-minute agony at Bromley, and the lingering threat of being thrown out of the EFL Trophy have combined to create a fortnight of pain for Town, its executive management, playing staff and supporters.

But is it really that bad? Or are we over-reacting?

As Swindon head to Notts County on Tuesday night, it’s important to point out this is well short of a crisis. The team remains three points off second, with an infinitely winnable series of matches to come after the tough trip to Meadow Lane.