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Oldham v Town - PLAYER RATINGS: Connor Ripley only player to emerge with credit on miserable afternoon at Boundary Park

Swindon Town had a day to forget as they were crushed 3-0 by Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. The Robins managed just a solitary shot on target and could have lost by a much wider margin but for the ...
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Four more years! Aaron Drinan signs yet another new contract... but what were the motivations behind the decision?

SAM MORSHEAD: Clem Morfuni is believed to have been the driving force in the decision to award Drinan two more years on a contract that had already been extended and improved in the winter. The ...
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Oldham humiliation gives Swindon Town a chance to reflect on their own deficiencies

ANALYSIS: Swindon have not won a competitive game away from home for six months, have had one shot on target in 180 away League Two minutes this term, and are quickly convincing their own supporters ...
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Two fresh injury absences for Swindon Town as Robins' fitness nightmare reignites

Swindon Town have been hit by further casualties as their injury-plagued start to the new campaign continues. The Robins had been hoping that the trip to Oldham Athletic on Saturday (August 29) would ...
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Jack Thomson offers technical quality in midfield but can he establish himself in English football?

Swindon Town think they have found a defensive midfield screen in the shape of Jack Thomson. The Scottish midfielder has joined the Robins on a two-year contract after completing a medical on Thursday ...
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Minute management the name of the game for Ian Holloway at Oldham Athletic as Swindon Town welcome back the cavalry

The Robins appear to be edging out of their injury crisis, and are expected to have most if not all of Joe Snowdon, Joseph ...
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Snap, tackle and pop: Swindon Town's win over Cheltenham highlights how fast press and defensive resolve could define the season

ANALYSIS: Against Cheltenham alone, Billy Kirkman was involved in 12 tackles, which is only five shy of the number Bristol ...
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Could Swindon Town's injury crisis finally be starting to ease?

Whisper it, but Swindon Town's injury nightmare shows signs of easing. Pre-season has seen the Robins' treatment room operating like a Saturday night A&E, with 11 senior players spending various ...
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Town v Cheltenham - PLAYER RATINGS: Strong case for the defence but Robins still search for forward fluency

Swindon Town secured their first win of the new League Two season with a 2-1 victory over Cheltenham Town. Goals from Aaron Drinan and Ollie Clarke secured a first home win against the Gloucestershire ...
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Deal for Danny Butterworth remains possible as Ian Holloway has to decide on risk-reward balance before transfer deadline

Danny Butterworth’s future at Swindon Town has still to be decided, with the midfielder continuing to push for a contract in Wiltshire after his long-term injury. Butterworth was invited to train with ...
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Paul Glatzel remains a doubt for Cheltenham Town as Swindon Town continue to battle early season injury jinx

Swindon Town’s injury situation is not showing signs of easing just yet, with Paul Glatzel likely to have to sit out the weekend visit of Cheltenham Town. Glatzel complained of hamstring soreness last ...