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Whether or not the Town boss wants to take a risk on Butterworth after so long out, after he and the club have already invested in a player working his way back from a lengthy injury in the shape of Harry Smith, remains to be seen.
20.08.26News
The Moonraker has subsequently confirmed the previous existence of this clause. It is understood that Glatzel was beginning to attract attention from a League One club in the days and weeks prior to his new deal being agreed.
Swindon are full of walking wounded at present. Joe Snowdon is targeting a return against Oldham Athletic on August 29, while Sam Inwood faces a further fortnight on the sidelines with a hamstring issue of his own.
19.08.26News
Several of the arrivals had been previously revealed by the club on their official channels, including chief financial officer Paul Barclay and lead physio Aris Pavlidis.
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Swindon made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sign Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh on a permanent deal from Southampton.
18.08.26News
The Robins have been actively searching for midfield recruits following the unfortunate injury to Gavin Kilkenny. And they appear to be about to at least partially fill the void left by the Irishman's absence, thanks to the arrival of a highly-rated teenager.
17.08.26News
ANALYSIS: Northampton Town versus Swindon Town was uncomfortable viewing. Not for any particularly nefarious reason; it was just very hard to shake the feeling that doing almost anything else would have been a better use of a sunny Saturday afternoon.
17.08.26Matchday
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands that transfer has not yet been finalised, but it is expected to go through without problem.
16.08.26News
The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their goalless draw at the Cobblers in League Two.
15.08.26Matchday
EXCLUSIVE: While The Moonraker understands the issue is not thought to be severe, it was concerning enough for the Swindon backroom staff to take the decision not to risk aggravating the problem in a match environment.
15.08.26News
Pearman did not train with the Town squad at the County Ground on Friday, but is expected to be available off the bench to manager Ian Holloway at Sixfields.
14.08.26News
As reported by The Moonraker earlier this week, Town have moved quickly to tie Louis Millard and Lucas Griffiths-Brown to the senior team following breakout performances in pre-season.
The Moonraker has seen correspondence between a supporter and stadium manager Noel Jeffs, in which he confirms the restrictions are in place for all League Two matches this season.
Over his time in Wiltshire, Glatzel has morphed from being an out-and-out number nine into a versatile forward, who can also play in midfield and, occasionally, at wing-back.
13.08.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Robins manager Ian Holloway is keen to bring in new recruits to bolster the squad, following a spate of pre-season injuries. And The Moonraker can reveal the identity of one of the targets being pursued by Town.
Inwood will miss the first League Two game of the campaign this weekend, and will likely not be seen for the rest of August, after suffering the problem during the EFL Cup defeat by Cardiff City.
The Australian is now eligible for inclusion in manager Ian Holloway’s matchday squad, and he will certainly be involved at Sixfields. In fact, The Moonraker understands Majekodunmi stands a chance of starting the match at the heart of the back four, following injury to Sam Inwood.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have endured a difficult pre-season, with a range of fitness issues affecting all parts of the pitch. And now The Moonraker understands another likely starter may have to sit out the opening League Two game of the campaign.
12.08.26News
EXCLUSIVE: There is no obligation on the part of academy players to take the pro offer – Botan Ameen declined the same sort of deal a year ago in an effort to hurry through his switch to Norwich. Swindon, however, are hopeful that sort of situation will not develop for either player this time around.
EXCLUSIVE: Swindon remain in the market for midfielders and a utility forward, although moves for recruits in these areas could be complete before the Town chairman touches down.
That knock is not expected to keep the midfielder out of action for too long, however, and with Swindon in the market for ball-playing creators, Holloway is keeping his options open.
11.08.26News
Enfield announced the arrival of Hart on a temporary deal on Friday (August 7), sparking raised eyebrows in Wiltshire. The Moonraker has since followed the Swindon Advertiser in confirming that Hart has a contract for 2026/27.
10.08.26News
The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-2 defeat by Cardiff City in the League Cup.
09.08.26Matchday
ANALYSIS: It is very easy to point to a 12th straight League Cup first-round exit and make the usual jokes. But there have been many worse first-hurdle falls in this competition since 2015. This was not a fall, in fact Swindon were barely unseated.
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