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Fan vote on County Ground redevelopment set to take place around Easter.
Here's where we're at, what happens next, timelines, and how things might play out.
#stfc
Here's where we're at, what happens next, timelines, and how things might play out.
#stfc
Vote on County Ground redevelopment set to take place at Easter as Joint Venture consultation process revealed
As part of the consultation process, a formal presentation of the designs will be made to the Advisory Board, while the architects’ drawings will be published online for all fans to view.
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February 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fan vote on County Ground redevelopment set to take place around Easter.
Here's where we're at, what happens next, timelines, and how things might play out.
#stfc
Here's where we're at, what happens next, timelines, and how things might play out.
#stfc
From bottom of the EFL to manager of the month in less than 10 weeks.
An in-depth look at how Ian Holloway has led a cultural and tactical transformation on the pitch at Swindon Town.
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An in-depth look at how Ian Holloway has led a cultural and tactical transformation on the pitch at Swindon Town.
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From bottom of the EFL to manager of the month in 65 days: Inside Ian Holloway's cultural and tactical transformation
SPECIAL REPORT: In less than 10 weeks, Holloway has restored a level of hope and expectation to a weary fanbase, delivering them entertaining football for the first time in more than a year. How has h...
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February 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From bottom of the EFL to manager of the month in less than 10 weeks.
An in-depth look at how Ian Holloway has led a cultural and tactical transformation on the pitch at Swindon Town.
#stfc
An in-depth look at how Ian Holloway has led a cultural and tactical transformation on the pitch at Swindon Town.
#stfc
Protest returns to the County Ground this weekend, with concerns over potential clashes between different sets of Swindon supporters.
Spirit of 69 organisers have called for all parties to be respectful.
Spirit of 69 organisers have called for all parties to be respectful.
Fan protest leader calls for respectful demonstration, as concerns linger over supporter infighting
There is understood to be considerably more concern about this weekend’s protest than there was for the pre-match march and assembly in Statue Park on December 21.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Protest returns to the County Ground this weekend, with concerns over potential clashes between different sets of Swindon supporters.
Spirit of 69 organisers have called for all parties to be respectful.
Spirit of 69 organisers have called for all parties to be respectful.
Key absences for Swindon on Saturday, including Ollie Clarke and Gavin Kilkenny.
Harrison Minturn "five to six weeks" away, according to Ian Holloway. Joel McGregor and Grant Hall back. George Cox out.
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Harrison Minturn "five to six weeks" away, according to Ian Holloway. Joel McGregor and Grant Hall back. George Cox out.
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Harrison Minturn still
Minturn has not played for Town since the 3-1 victory over Fleetwood Town on December 7, and recently received an injection in an attempt to alleviate inflammation in the problem groinal area.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Key absences for Swindon on Saturday, including Ollie Clarke and Gavin Kilkenny.
Harrison Minturn "five to six weeks" away, according to Ian Holloway. Joel McGregor and Grant Hall back. George Cox out.
#stfc
Harrison Minturn "five to six weeks" away, according to Ian Holloway. Joel McGregor and Grant Hall back. George Cox out.
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Swindon Town Advisory Board was due to take place this morning.
Clem Morfuni and Anthony Hall have also met (separately) with Trust and Eady estate representatives this week.
Morfuni will be at the County Ground for the Port Vale game.
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Clem Morfuni and Anthony Hall have also met (separately) with Trust and Eady estate representatives this week.
Morfuni will be at the County Ground for the Port Vale game.
#stfc
February 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Swindon Town Advisory Board was due to take place this morning.
Clem Morfuni and Anthony Hall have also met (separately) with Trust and Eady estate representatives this week.
Morfuni will be at the County Ground for the Port Vale game.
#stfc
Clem Morfuni and Anthony Hall have also met (separately) with Trust and Eady estate representatives this week.
Morfuni will be at the County Ground for the Port Vale game.
#stfc
New keeper at Swindon.
Connor Ripley joins on deal until end of season after Port Vale contract was cancelled.
It ends Ian Holloway's long search for an experienced number one - details of which are below.
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Connor Ripley joins on deal until end of season after Port Vale contract was cancelled.
It ends Ian Holloway's long search for an experienced number one - details of which are below.
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Ian Holloway finally gets his experienced goalkeeper as Connor Ripley arrives from Port Vale on permanent deal
Holloway will be delighted with Ripley's signature, as he has spent the whole of the window searching for the relevant experience at the right price.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New keeper at Swindon.
Connor Ripley joins on deal until end of season after Port Vale contract was cancelled.
It ends Ian Holloway's long search for an experienced number one - details of which are below.
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Connor Ripley joins on deal until end of season after Port Vale contract was cancelled.
It ends Ian Holloway's long search for an experienced number one - details of which are below.
#stfc
Eight weeks' work concentrated in a 10-minute burst.
On Tuesday night's comeback at the County Ground, and what it tells us about Ian Holloway's short reign.
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On Tuesday night's comeback at the County Ground, and what it tells us about Ian Holloway's short reign.
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What a difference eight weeks make! Swindon Town channel spirit of Ian Holloway in last-ditch comeback against Tranmere
Be it through motivation, a sheer sense of will, or in consultation with the witchdoctors of west Wiltshire, Holloway has taken a group of down-on-their-luck and almost out-on-their-arse players and s...
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January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Eight weeks' work concentrated in a 10-minute burst.
On Tuesday night's comeback at the County Ground, and what it tells us about Ian Holloway's short reign.
#stfc
On Tuesday night's comeback at the County Ground, and what it tells us about Ian Holloway's short reign.
#stfc
Swindon Town have won six League Two away games since January 1, 2023.
That's one every 126 days.
Won't you think of the poor travelling fans.
What's going wrong? And what's the solution?
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That's one every 126 days.
Won't you think of the poor travelling fans.
What's going wrong? And what's the solution?
#stfc
Oh what fun it would be to see Swindon win away! What is going wrong on the road for the Robins?
Since beating Northampton Town at Sixfields in their last outing of 2022, Swindon have just six away league victories to their name. That’s an average of one every 126 days.
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January 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Swindon Town have won six League Two away games since January 1, 2023.
That's one every 126 days.
Won't you think of the poor travelling fans.
What's going wrong? And what's the solution?
#stfc
That's one every 126 days.
Won't you think of the poor travelling fans.
What's going wrong? And what's the solution?
#stfc
New forward incoming at Swindon Town, maybe in time for Newport.
Plus all the other transfer info.
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Plus all the other transfer info.
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Swindon Town close in on striker signing as transfer deadline looms, but no deal for Jadan Raymond
Town manager Ian Holloway has become concerned that injury to Harry Smith during the final three months of the campaign would significantly disrupt his side's progress.
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January 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
New forward incoming at Swindon Town, maybe in time for Newport.
Plus all the other transfer info.
#stfc
Plus all the other transfer info.
#stfc
The Great Bovril Shortage of 2025 might have been in full effect, but Swindon Town showed plenty of beef against Barrow.
Reflections on Saturday, and in particular the midfield axis of Nnamdi Ofoborh and Gavin Kilkenny.
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Reflections on Saturday, and in particular the midfield axis of Nnamdi Ofoborh and Gavin Kilkenny.
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Swindon Town bring the beef amid the Great Bovril Shortage of 2025, as Robins show they have the heart for a battle
Against a Barrow side which promised little, and somehow ended up offering less, Swindon produced 90 minutes of hard, old-fashioned graft. A ‘football pre-Pep’ display. A get-things-done sort of displ...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Great Bovril Shortage of 2025 might have been in full effect, but Swindon Town showed plenty of beef against Barrow.
Reflections on Saturday, and in particular the midfield axis of Nnamdi Ofoborh and Gavin Kilkenny.
#stfc
Reflections on Saturday, and in particular the midfield axis of Nnamdi Ofoborh and Gavin Kilkenny.
#stfc
Expect Joint Venture to get to see concept designs for Don Rogers Stand redevelopment at meeting on January 28.
Struggling to see how project hits tentative deadline for submitting for planning permission by end of February.
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Struggling to see how project hits tentative deadline for submitting for planning permission by end of February.
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County Ground concept designs to go to Joint Venture board this month as council buyback deadline creeps into view
The JV, which comprises of representatives from the club, Trust STFC and the Nigel Eady estate, is due to convene on January 28. The Moonraker understands four possible options will be presented.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Expect Joint Venture to get to see concept designs for Don Rogers Stand redevelopment at meeting on January 28.
Struggling to see how project hits tentative deadline for submitting for planning permission by end of February.
#stfc
Struggling to see how project hits tentative deadline for submitting for planning permission by end of February.
#stfc
It's been quite a two months for Swindon Town groundsman Matt Povey.
Five league games, four weather warnings for wind and rain, and that freezing fog. No postponements.
Here's some appreciation of a job well done.
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Five league games, four weather warnings for wind and rain, and that freezing fog. No postponements.
Here's some appreciation of a job well done.
#stfc
Four weather warnings, freezing fog and no postponement: How Swindon Town groundsman Matt Povey defied the elements
Over the past two months, Povey has had to prepare the County Ground pitch for five home league matches. Four took place amid weather warnings for rain and wind, the fifth came in sub-zero temperature...
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January 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's been quite a two months for Swindon Town groundsman Matt Povey.
Five league games, four weather warnings for wind and rain, and that freezing fog. No postponements.
Here's some appreciation of a job well done.
#stfc
Five league games, four weather warnings for wind and rain, and that freezing fog. No postponements.
Here's some appreciation of a job well done.
#stfc
Curious selection conundrum for Ian Holloway tonight.
Rest key players, or push as hard as possible for the next round - against top-ranked opposition, given injury situation?
What would your team be?
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Rest key players, or push as hard as possible for the next round - against top-ranked opposition, given injury situation?
What would your team be?
#stfc
Tuesday Blues for Ian Holloway as EFL Trophy clash with Birmingham throws up selection conundrums
Birmingham City visit the County Ground on Tuesday (January 14) in the last 16 of the competition, and Holloway has various availability and fitness concerns to weigh up as he picks his starting XI.
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January 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Curious selection conundrum for Ian Holloway tonight.
Rest key players, or push as hard as possible for the next round - against top-ranked opposition, given injury situation?
What would your team be?
#stfc
Rest key players, or push as hard as possible for the next round - against top-ranked opposition, given injury situation?
What would your team be?
#stfc
Birmingham's centre forward is worth 7.5 times more than Swindon's stadium.
No wonder Town are 8/1 in a two-horse race.
But that was the case at Wycombe, too.
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No wonder Town are 8/1 in a two-horse race.
But that was the case at Wycombe, too.
#stfc
Birmingham's centre forward is worth seven times more than the County Ground... no wonder this is seen as a
For the second successive round in this year’s competition, Town face the top-ranked club left in the draw. For the second successive round, the bookmakers have the Robins at odds of 8/1 and longer to...
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January 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Birmingham's centre forward is worth 7.5 times more than Swindon's stadium.
No wonder Town are 8/1 in a two-horse race.
But that was the case at Wycombe, too.
#stfc
No wonder Town are 8/1 in a two-horse race.
But that was the case at Wycombe, too.
#stfc
Pea-soup fog, no guarantee of hot running water, and a central character in a bakerboy cap.
It was all very Dickensian at the County Ground, which was apt.
Because against Crewe, Ian Holloway's team started to show newfound creative authority.
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It was all very Dickensian at the County Ground, which was apt.
Because against Crewe, Ian Holloway's team started to show newfound creative authority.
#stfc
Fog day afternoon: Swindon's creative authority against Crewe suggests this team continues to evolve under Ian Holloway
Based on the evidence at hand on Saturday, the gulf in points and places between Swindon and Crewe does not give a fair indication of the level Holloway’s side have now reached.
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January 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Pea-soup fog, no guarantee of hot running water, and a central character in a bakerboy cap.
It was all very Dickensian at the County Ground, which was apt.
Because against Crewe, Ian Holloway's team started to show newfound creative authority.
#stfc
It was all very Dickensian at the County Ground, which was apt.
Because against Crewe, Ian Holloway's team started to show newfound creative authority.
#stfc
What to expect from Tom Nichols at Swindon.
Goal contribution every 180 mins at L2 level, numbers much better in fourth tier than third.
Swindon feel they can use him as a traditional 10, off Smith, or in a 3.
Low on starts over past year.
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Goal contribution every 180 mins at L2 level, numbers much better in fourth tier than third.
Swindon feel they can use him as a traditional 10, off Smith, or in a 3.
Low on starts over past year.
#stfc
A trial and several failed transfer attempts later, Tom Nichols finally ends up at Swindon... so, what should we expect?
Nichols has joined on loan until the end of the season. The Moonraker takes a look at his attributes, how he fits into this Swindon side, and why things didn't quite work out at Mansfield.
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January 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What to expect from Tom Nichols at Swindon.
Goal contribution every 180 mins at L2 level, numbers much better in fourth tier than third.
Swindon feel they can use him as a traditional 10, off Smith, or in a 3.
Low on starts over past year.
#stfc
Goal contribution every 180 mins at L2 level, numbers much better in fourth tier than third.
Swindon feel they can use him as a traditional 10, off Smith, or in a 3.
Low on starts over past year.
#stfc
Tom Nichols to Swindon Town is done.
The story of a transfer that seems to have been in the making for years.
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The story of a transfer that seems to have been in the making for years.
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Tom Nichols completes loan switch to Swindon Town after whirlwind transfer deal is finalised
A Somerset boy, Nichols favoured a switch back to the West Country and a link-up with manager Ian Holloway, who has made overtures to sign him on more than one occasion during his managerial career.
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January 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tom Nichols to Swindon Town is done.
The story of a transfer that seems to have been in the making for years.
#stfc
The story of a transfer that seems to have been in the making for years.
#stfc
Swindon Town have a fresh transfer focus this month after learning George Cox will be sidelined with a broken foot for up to two months.
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George Cox's broken foot sparks new transfer hunt for Swindon Town, as defence continues to struggle with injuries
Cox sustained a fracture of the medial cuneiform during the defeat at Notts County, and will need a prolonged spell on the sidelines. Swindon's medical team have put the expected recovery time at betw...
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January 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Swindon Town have a fresh transfer focus this month after learning George Cox will be sidelined with a broken foot for up to two months.
#stfc
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There's a different dynamic at play at #stfc when it comes to recruitment in this window.
Holloway has considerably more authority than head coaches of recent past, so when he says someone's not for sale there's reason to believe him.
More here 👇
Holloway has considerably more authority than head coaches of recent past, so when he says someone's not for sale there's reason to believe him.
More here 👇
Harry Smith not for sale, says Ian Holloway as transfer window speculation irks Swindon Town manager
Smith's form in recent weeks has sparked some speculation over his future but, as previously reported by The Moonraker, Swindon are resolved not to let go of a key part of their survival effort.
themoonraker.counterpress.media
January 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
There's a different dynamic at play at #stfc when it comes to recruitment in this window.
Holloway has considerably more authority than head coaches of recent past, so when he says someone's not for sale there's reason to believe him.
More here 👇
Holloway has considerably more authority than head coaches of recent past, so when he says someone's not for sale there's reason to believe him.
More here 👇
Unlike a lot of speculation this week, Tom Nichols stuff has legs. If done, would be an interesting option off Harry Smith.
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Tom Nichols on Swindon Town radar as Ian Holloway looks to reinforce frontline for League Two relegation battle
Swindon have shown interest in Nichols at various points over the years. He would give manager Ian Holloway an additional option to play off Harry Smith, as the Robins continue the battle against rele...
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January 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Unlike a lot of speculation this week, Tom Nichols stuff has legs. If done, would be an interesting option off Harry Smith.
#stfc
#stfc