“I was released at 14, and was told I was never going to make it pro. That was the switch in my head that gave me the determination, the want, to prove people wrong!” Embed from Getty Images Fletcher Holman has had quite the unconventional pathway to professional football. From college football, to step five […]
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Swindon Town Women’s boss Richard Wood on his frustrations after Lewes Women pick up the points at the Nigel Eady County Ground
Swindon Town Women’s manager Richard Wood was “disappointed” with his side’s 2-1 loss to Lewes Women as the Robins rocky form continues. “First thought is disappointing, I think we’ve done well in all three of those games but we’ve started them poorly and if we let a team go 2-0 up we are making it […]
“It’s the same story really isn’t it”, says Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway following defeat at home to Crewe Alexandra
Swindon Town suffered yet another loss in what is proving to be a difficult spell for the former Blackpool boss. The Robins are currently without a win in five in SkyBet League Two and have only recorded one point in that time, drawing 1-1 against a stubborn Accrington Stanley. Speaking after the encounter, Holloway said; […]
Ian Holloway says it’s difficult to ‘change the tide’ as injury-ridden Swindon Town lose again
Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway has slated his team’s performance after their 1-0 defeat to Crewe Alexandra, blaming the club’s ‘crisis’ with injuries. The Robins sit in 17th in League Two and have lost four of their last five league games, with the pressure beginning to build on the veteran manager who’s desperate for his […]
Swindon Town confirm loan signing of Manchester United winger, reject proposals for forward and Michael Olakigbe turns down Brazil – Robins deadline day roundup
With the January transfer window slamming shut at 7pm, Swindon Town will be looking to add to their squad as they continue their hunt for promotion to League One. Despite just one arrival, it has been a busy Monday for the Robins. Here is the latest: James Scanlon Swindon Town have confirmed the deadline day […]
Richard Wood “looks back with a lot of pride” on Swindon Town Women’s FA Women’s National League Cup run despite exit against AFC Bournemouth
Swindon Town women exited the FA Women’s National League Cup as they lost 3-0 to AFC Bournemouth at the Nigel Eady County Ground. Richard Wood’s side exited the competition in just their second game of the year, having been beaten in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup by Charlton Athletic. The Cherries opened the scoring via […]
Swindon Town head to Notts County in search of a crucial three points following Saturday’s defeat to league leaders Bromley
Ian Holloway is looking for his side to bounce back after Swindon Town’s ‘sickening’ late defeat to League Two leaders Bromley ahead of their visit to Notts County. Swindon suffered their third straight defeat at the hands of Andy Woodman’s Bromley side, following their prior back-to-back 3-2 defeats to Salford City in both league and […]
‘It’s important for us to try and win the county cup.’ – Swindon Town Women’s manager, Richard Wood, on his side’s progression to the county cup final
Swindon Town Women’s reached the final of the Wiltshire County Cup, courtesy of a 2-0 against Royal Wootton Bassett as the red’s manager Richard Wood hails an ‘important’ victory. “(I’m) Pleased to get through to the final. It’s important for us as a club to try and win the county cup and be the dominant […]
“It’ll be a really good test” – Swindon Town Under-18s manager Sean Wood on upcoming PDL Cup quarter-final and 4-0 victory against Cheltenham Town
Swindon Town Under-18s manager, Sean Wood said “it will be a tough game” as his side prepare to take on Peterborough United on Tuesday afternoon in the Professional Development League Cup. Swindon finished top of Group A to progress to the knockout stages in their debut campaign in the competition, and will travel to Cambridgeshire […]
“I always had a passion for it” – Swindon Town under-18s manager, Sean Wood on coaching career, beating Manchester United and the potential of first-team management
With loyalty in football diminishing, it’s rare to come across someone, player or staff, that remains at one club for a long period of time. However, the same can’t be said for Sean Wood, who’s been at Swindon Town for the best part of two decades in numerous different roles. “I knew I wanted to […]









