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
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.
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
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
What business is left to be done, what areas of the pitch are the management team most focused on reinforcing, what external influences might be affecting the market, and will there be bids for Town’s best players? The Moonraker takes a look…
21.07.26Features
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: 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.
13.07.26News
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.
10.07.26News
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
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
EXCLUSIVE: Three arrivals have been confirmed so far – full-back Mitch Clark, central defender Stephan Negru, and midfielder Matty Virtue. And now The Moonraker can reveal the next target who could be walking through the County Ground doors very soon.
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands at least four players have joined the Robins for sessions at Beversbrook this week, and several are set to take part in the friendly fixture against Swindon Supermarine on Saturday (July 4).
Town have been weighing up a move for him for several weeks, before finally pulling the trigger on the deal last week. The Moonraker understands Swindon see the experienced Virtue as a similar option to Ollie Clarke in the advancing number eight role in midfield.
29.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: He is seen by Ian Holloway and his coaching staff in a similar way to Ollie Clarke – a box-to-box midfielder capable of finding space in the penalty area with late runs.
The Moldovan international is seen by Swindon manager Ian Holloway as a versatile option who can cover for and complement Ryan Tafazolli at the heart of a defensive three.
23.06.26News
The midfielder joined the Robins last summer following his release by Chesterfield. He arrived with a reputation as a ball-playing advanced midfielder but was asked to take on a variety of roles by Ian Holloway last term.
18.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to make their first signing of the off-season, with the free agent market unusually slow. However, The Moonraker understands they will begin the rebuild with the acquisition of a former Aston Villa trainee.
17.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to add to their squad since confirming their retained list at the end of the ultimately disappointing 2025/26 campaign. However, movement in and out of the club could start to be seen in the not-too-distant future.
What are the key areas that need addressing? How might Swindon address them? And how might the squad look by the time the 2026/27 campaign gets going in August?
20.05.26Features
Town have kept hold of four out-of-contract players, with one more mulling over the offer of an extension. Thirteen of the squad have not received new deals, leaving them free to find another club over the summer.
15.05.26News
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