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What are the key areas to watch at the County Ground? Who’ll be staying, who’ll be going, and will there be much to get excited about at all?
29.12.25Features
EXCLUSIVE: There may well be an extra space for at least one forward in the Swindon squad next month, though. A decision needs to be made on the future of on-loan Southampton youngster Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.
27.12.25News
Teams that are ahead at halfway give themselves the best possible chance. Town, with 45 per cent of the race run, remain in a podium place. It is a very decent headstart. Does it feel that way, right now?
27.12.25Matchday
The big man has stretched off and is preparing for his monster round-the-world delivery. But what will he bring for Swindon Town’s stocking? Sam Morshead has written a list...
24.12.25Features
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands there have yet to be any tangible approaches to Swindon by clubs looking to test their resolve this January.
23.12.25News
During his pre-match press conference at Beversbrook on Tuesday (December 23), Ian Holloway mentioned that there remains a question mark over one senior figure. He did not wish to identify the player.
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22.12.25News
ANALYSIS: At various points over the past four months, there have been pockets of supporters calling for Ripley to lose his place. But is that campaign fair? Is it an argument of substance? Or just vibes-based?
21.12.25Matchday
The Moonraker understands the charges do not relate to any sort of violent conduct or abusive language. The FA have said full written reasons will be published in due course.
19.12.25News
Tafazolli has not featured for Town since the 2-2 draw with Grimsby on November 22. He was withdrawn from that match with a minor groin issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Town captain Clarke was the subject of allegations by Cardiff City players after the EFL Cup match in south Wales on August 12. The nature of the incidents in question has not been publicly disclosed.
The Moonraker reflects on the past 12 months with part two of our end-of-year A to Z, with special mention for former players, YouTube, architects, banned chants, and the word none of us dare yet say.
18.12.25Features
The Moonraker reflects on the past 12 months with part one of our end-of-year A to Z, with special mention for Aaron Drinan, the Advisory Board, Filozofe Mabete's dad, overdue bills... and the Great Bovril Shortage of 2025.
17.12.25Features
Drinan is now banned for two crucial festive fixtures. If one pathetic yellow card can have such significant sporting consequences, there ought to be some sort of oversight.
14.12.25Opinion
Town have to live with the weight of newfound expectation if they are to have the sort of season they, their manager, and the fans think they are capable of. This weekend, that means driving a spear into the coughing corpse of a local rival.
12.12.25Opinion
The Robins go into the game without several first-team players, with none of those missing from the defeat by Cheltenham Town on Tuesday (December 9) fit enough to return.
11.12.25News
The sensory room is equipped with football-themed sensory equipment such as bubble tubes, ambient lighting, tactile resources, and soothing soundscapes – creating an oasis of calm for supporters with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs.
10.12.25News
ANALYSIS: The two teams were feeble in possession, the wind blew best-laid plans off course, and frankly we’d all have been better served sitting somewhere warmer. Somewhere more festive. Somewhere that offered joy rather than hoovering up every crumb of positivity.
10.12.25Matchday
Wright had to be withdrawn from the FA Cup win on Saturday (December 6) following a blow to his back. The defender, who has rarely been the subject of fitness concern during his time at Swindon, may well require longer than a few days to recover.
09.12.25News
Town’s players, staff and fans were dreaming of a trip to a big Premier League side, the prospect of a giant visiting the County Ground, or at least a local derby. Instead, it’ll be a trip to Salford City.
08.12.25News
Are Swindon teams actually allowed to be like this? Surely a display of such unmitigated effort, energy, creativity and class comes with an FA charge? An EFL points deduction?
07.12.25Matchday
What has happened? Why is Ian Holloway not involving Mabete, despite evidence that might suggest he is worthy of a run in the side? And what does it teach us about the Town manager’s methods?
06.12.25Features
For the fans, the cup might be about dreams – regardless of whether they are being made or shattered. For the club, however, it is just as much about the dough.
05.12.25News
Holloway is able to name up to nine substitutes for the fixture, under competition rules, though it is entirely possible he will not fill up his allocation given the situation.
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