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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
Charlie Summers, who was due to enter the second year of his scholarship at the County Ground next season, has been rewarded for his excellent progression with his first professional contract – as predicted by The Moonraker last month.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have 19 players under contract ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, but The Moonraker has previously reported that they would be happy to listen to offers for as many as four. And one of that quarter is now expected to leave Swindon in the coming days.
SCOUTING REPORT: Swindon Town have made their first foray into the summer transfer window, with the signing of free agent Mitch Clark following his release by Port Vale. So what can Town fans expect from the latest County Ground arrival?
17.06.26Features
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.
SAM MORSHEAD: Such was the breadth and depth of dissatisfaction held within its pages, it is unlikely to be gracing the night-stands of the Town leadership team any time soon. But it should.
12.06.26Opinion
As revealed by The Moonraker, the Robins have been plotting out a warm-weather training camp within the early weeks of their return following their summer break.
11.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have announced several warm-up fixtures across July and August, as they build up to the start of the new League Twwo campaign. While each of those games will be open to the public, The Moonraker understands an additional clash will take place away from prying eyes.
10.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Spain is perhaps the most likely destination, though Ian Holloway has had a soft spot for the Portuguese seaside town of Lagos – where he sent previous charges on gruelling uphill sprints at steep inclines.
EXCLUSIVE: Town have yet to give an indication when they plan to release images of their new kits, or when they are likely to be available for purchase. Swindon will have a new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 campaign, after MI Permit opted not to renew.
08.06.26News
Reduced prices were available to Town fans until Sunday, May 31, and the club have nearly matched the equivalent sales numbers of last summer.
02.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: The changed kit is to share much of its design with the away strip sported by the Town squad in 2013/14, in a move that is likely to be met with approval from much of the fanbase.
01.06.26News
EXCLUSIVE: “After several months of the rent being paid on time via a standing order, the last three months have all been late, with payment only made after being chased or notice given that supporters would be informed,” a spokesperson told The Moonraker.
SAM MORSHEAD: Nearly a month has passed now, and everything is quiet. It’s not a serene sort of quietness, and it’d take a brave soul to attribute words like “calm” or “tranquil” to ongoing events at Town, on multiple levels. But nonetheless, it is quiet.
26.05.26Opinion
EXCLUSIVE: Kirkman is the last remaining name on Town's retained list to have formally committed himself to Ian Holloway’s promotion project in 2026/27.
22.05.26News
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
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Swindon hold a one-year option within the terms of the agreement. Town will hope their towering forward can recover his fine form of 2024/25, during which his goals were critical in the club’s recovery under Ian Holloway.
14.05.26News
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.
Assistant manager Bignot's exit was confirmed by Town on Tuesday (May 12), despite his contract with the Robins still having two more years to run.
12.05.26News
EXCLUSIVE: Tafazolli is believed to be the subject of interest from a handful of other League Two teams, but is expected to sign on for another year.
10.05.26News
Bodin was informed of the club's decision not to offer him a new contract in a one-on-one meeting with manager Ian Holloway on Friday (May 8).
EXCLUSIVE: His departure will leave the club needing to quickly fill the vacancy over the coming weeks, as they chase a new headline sponsor.
08.05.26News
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