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Responsibility for Swindon Town pathways to move from Gavin Gunning to David Carney as part of backroom staff shakeup
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.
29.06.26News
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Swindon Town head of academy goalkeeping bids farewell and office departures continue at the County Ground
Wood has recently served his notice with the Robins, having taken a new role at another, nearby EFL academy. The Moonraker understands he is joining the Reading setup. Swindon have been advertising for his replacement for several weeks.
14.05.26News
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Two of Swindon Town's departed second-year scholars get chance to impress at Championship and League One clubs
EXCLUSIVE: While Swindon will offer support to the players as they look for their next steps in their careers, the onus will be on them to find other footballing opportunities. And two of the group are already making a start.
23.04.26News
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Swindon Town's second-year scholars to seek new opportunities as none receive third-year or pro offers
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker has waited until all the scholars had been informed of the club’s decisions, and had time to digest the situation with their families, before publishing this report.
21.04.26News
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Tim Bell to head up Swindon Town academy and development projects after making the switch from Cheltenham Town
Swindon have been without an academy manager since Mark Moss left the position in order to pursue a career outside of football. Bell will be integral to a...
21.10.25News
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Swindon Town search for new academy manager as Mark Moss leaves role after 10 months
Moss was appointed last October, and formally began work on November 4, 2024, following Alex Pike’s departure for Brentford.
04.09.25News
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Injuries force Swindon Town academy to call off first pre-season fixture, with only nine outfield players available
Town are understood to have asked to call the game off last Thursday (July 3), given the situation with player availability in the academy.
08.07.25News
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Swindon Town double back on academy staffing restructure after Kirk McGinn's promotion to lead under-18s
Following McGinn's elevation to lead the under-18s, Swindon do not intend to hire a replacement assistant academy manager, instead reverting to their previous...
03.07.25News
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Sean Wood's departure leaves significant hole in Swindon Town's development pathway coaching team
Wood has risen up the ranks over the course of nearly two decades, having initially come into the setup part-time with the under-9s, and has had an influence...
30.05.25News
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Now it's the turn of the next generation: Inspired by its graduates, Swindon Town seek more FA Youth Cup delight
The pathway from the academy to the main stage has rarely been so tangible for Swindon’s kids. And another run in the Youth Cup could just propel them to...
11.12.24Matchday
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Headache for Swindon Town academy as EFL Trophy and FA Youth Cup ties scheduled 48 hours apart
Town will make the trip to Wycombe on Tuesday, December 10, two days prior to the date for the under-18s’ visit to Loftus Road for their third-round cup...
27.11.24News
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Swindon Town's under-18s march on in FA Youth Cup, with a trip to QPR the next test in round three
Botan Ameen and George Alston scored the goals which delivered a 2-1 success for Town's under-18s at the Priestfield Stadium on Tuesday night (November 19).
20.11.24News
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Rotation expected for EFL Trophy as Swindon Town youngsters get the opportunity to impress Ian Holloway
Specific restrictions limit the scope of rotation available to Holloway, but a number of youth-team players took part in training at Beversbrook on Monday...
04.11.24News
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Gillingham trip in store for Swindon Town youngsters in second round of FA Youth Cup
Town secured their place in round two with a 3-1 victory over Newport County at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday (October 29).
01.11.24News
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Swindon Town's youngsters get ready to do it all again: Can the under-18s match FA Youth Cup magic of last season?
After reaching the last eight for the first time since 2007 last season, Swindon's next generation begin their cup campaign at the County Ground on Tuesday...
28.10.24Matchday
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Swindon Town to restructure academy management following departure of Alex Pike
The assistant academy manager will take on more responsibilities relating to coaching and coach management, while the academy manager takes charge of the more...
10.09.24News
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Swindon Town & Karachi United: Cultural exchange or a pointless exercise? The Moonraker breaks down the detail
The issue of linkups with Pakistan football clubs has been the greyest of grey areas for Swindon fans in recent years. So what is this latest agreement all...
19.07.24Features
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Josh Keyes signs professional terms with Championship side after release from Swindon Town's academy
Keyes was one of five players let go by Town at the end of the season after he failed to win a pro contract in Wiltshire.
18.07.24News
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Four academy players earn professional contracts at Swindon Town
All four players, who were prominent in the academy's journey to the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals last season, are expected to sign on at the County Ground.
24.05.24News