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Ian Holloway preparing Swindon Town as usual ahead of Walsall visit as Robins stick with manager
Holloway has credit in the bank with Clem Morfuni for the way he turned the team’s fortunes around 18 months ago, but that credit is less evident among supporters.
13.10.26News
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Ian Holloway brings in sports psychologist with ties to Swindon Town to aid squad in pursuit of improvement
Holloway explained during his pre-match press conference on Thursday that he believes psychological support can help players overcome some of the difficulties they are experiencing.
08.10.26News
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Ian Holloway not expected to be under immediate threat as Swindon Town search to recalibrate after miserable month
Holloway will reach his second anniversary in charge later this month, though the matches that come prior to that date, fixtures against Crewe Alexandra, Walsall and Barnet in League Two, will almost certainly have a significant bearing on his reign.
06.10.26News
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"Dead man walking": Ian Holloway describes increasing feeling of isolation as Swindon Town manager... but vows to fight on
The Robins manager addressed his position during Thursday's pre-match press conference, following a difficult period for a side which has struggled to build momentum during the opening weeks of the season.
01.10.26News
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"Full-backs. Where are they? Who crosses the balls for me?": Ian Holloway identifies reason for Swindon Town's recent lack of goals
After consecutive 3-1 home victories over Port Vale and Colchester United, Swindon have scored just once in their last four matches in all competitions, drawing a blank against York City, Salford City and Newport County.
25.09.26News
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Swindon Town are still nursing scars of last season's collapse, and it is impacting this season's form
Ian Holloway believes the negativity generated during that collapse has followed Swindon into the new campaign and is now being placed on the shoulders of players who were not responsible for creating it.
24.09.26News
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Ian Holloway at 100: Swindon Town's bipolarity during his tenure obscures a win record that rivals the Robins' most successful managers
SAM MORSHEAD: Of those who have racked up 100 games or more at the County Ground, only Lou Macari and Bobby Smith have better returns when it comes to wins per game. Yet Holloway continues to be the subject of some division within the fanbase.
15.09.26Opinion
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Ian Holloway is trying to make changes to bridge the wedge... and the rest of Swindon Town needs to sit up and take notice
SAM MORSHEAD: The Moonraker met with Holloway in June. At the end of a long conversation, he made one fairly notable request. He asked me to go away and write down where I felt the club was going wrong.
10.09.26Opinion
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Ian Holloway receives legal support from LMA over referee treatment and will not be in the stands for Accrington visit
While he readily concedes he lets the “anger in me” get the better of him from time to time, Holloway is adamant he is being treated differently by match officials. And he has received support from the LMA to make formal representations to that extent.
17.04.26News
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Swindon Town will not postpone games despite three international callups, Ian Holloway confirms
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
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Ian Holloway gets one-match touchline ban following red card for foul and abusive language
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.
05.03.26News
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"If I'm Plymouth, I'm not happy with that": Ian Holloway questions reasoning behind Luton Town advancing in EFL Trophy
The EFL put Luton into the quarter-finals, despite the Hatters having not earned the right to participate. That has irked Holloway, who believes that the fairest option would have been for Plymouth to progress.
06.02.26News
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Ian Holloway becomes Swindon Town's most effective manager since Di Canio as promotion march pushes on
ANALYSIS: Victory over Gillingham was the 35th win of Ian Holloway’s reign, equaling Richie Wellens’ tally. Wellens was in charge of Town for 83 games, Holloway has had the gig for 68.
02.01.26Matchday
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Farewell to 2025: Swindon Town's annus mirabilis under Ian Holloway
Had 2025 been a League Two campaign, Holloway would have had Swindon promoted as champions. In 2026, they need to finish the job.
31.12.25Features
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I asked Chat GPT to become Swindon Town coach for the festive fixtures: Ian Holloway's job is not under threat just yet!
Prompted to provide a detailed overview of how Swindon should address the festive period, focusing on systems, personnel, formation and strategy, our artificial tactician dealt up more than its fair share of curveballs.
28.11.25Features
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Revealed: The changes Ian Holloway is set to make to Swindon Town's recruitment structure in bid to cast wider net
Holloway is keen to create a broader operation, and meetings have taken place with chairman Clem Morfuni and chief executive Anthony Hall over the past fortnight about how that might look.
10.11.25News
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One year of Ollie: How Ian Holloway has moulded Swindon Town in his own image... and that of his 'happy pig'
SPECIAL REPORT: October 28 marks the first anniversary of Holloway's first day in the job. The Moonraker details how he has helped turn a fumbling team into promotion challengers, influenced ownership, and made a significant impact right across the club.
29.10.25Features
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Ian Holloway plans "years and years" with Swindon Town after bookies briefly linked him with Blackpool job
Bookmakers initially installed Holloway as third favourite for the job when the Tangerines parted company with Steve Bruce, but – as reported by The Moonraker at the time – there was little more than bookies’ talk in the story.
16.10.25News
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Ian Holloway committed to Swindon Town amid speculation linking manager with Blackpool reunion
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Holloway sees his long-term future at the County Ground, where he took the top job just under a year ago.
07.10.25News
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Intra-squad friendly next week to give trialists extra chance to win over Ian Holloway and earn a Swindon Town contract
There is no guarantee the three trialists will still be with the group by the time of the Swindon Supermarine friendly on July 5. To help Holloway make up his mind, an internal game has been organised for Tuesday (July 1).
27.06.25News
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From the fringes to the fore: How Paul Glatzel won over Ian Holloway and banked another two years at Swindon Town
Between January 4 and March 22, he managed a meagre 110 minutes, all off the bench. In the five weeks from April 1, he started five times – as many as the five months prior – and racked up 598 minutes.
31.05.25Features
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Ian Holloway wanted to sign Tom Nichols from the moment he became Swindon Town manager... this is why
ANALYSIS: Holloway is less inclined to act on numeric data. Instead, he trusts his own ‘data’ – opinion, instinct and analysis formed from more than four decades in the sport. The signing of Nichols is a prime example.
24.05.25Features
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Understanding Ollie: Ian Holloway's book flits between insight and inanity, but offers fascinating window onto his mind
REVIEW: The book, like the man, finds it hard to sit still. It bounces between thoughts on a whim. It takes inspiration from a broad spectrum of muses – from the paranormal to psychologists to players past and present.
09.05.25Opinion
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Anatomy of a fans' forum: Latest Legends Lounge event reiterates work required to bring Swindon Town community together
This forum was a far cry from the chaos of January 2024, or the confusion of September 2023. But it underlined a fundamental split in how different sets of supporters view the club, and how the club views different sets of supporters.
02.05.25Opinion

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