AFTER playing a key role in Swindon Town’s 3-0 win over Notts County John Swift admitted he is still learning the game. The 19-year-old has come under criticism for his performances, especially with the increased scrutiny on his place in the team
SWINDON Wildcats head coach Ryan Aldridge admitted that his side were slightly fortunate as they completed a back to the walls win over Basingstoke Bison this evening. The Wildcats completed a 5-3 win to close the gap on their league rivals to
SWINDON Wildcats closed the gap on Basingstoke Bison in third place to just a point after a hard-fought 5-3 win over their league rivals. Goals from Aaron Nell and Lee Richardson gave Swindon a 2-1 lead in the first period before two strikes in
SHAUN Derry felt he saw a reaction from Swindon Town as they beat his Notts County side 3-0. The scoreline mirrored the result from the game earlier in the season at Meadow Lane, with the Magpies’ Liam Noble also sent off in that fixture. County
HIGHWORTH Town’s FA Vase quarter-final replay victory was marred as violence erupted after the final whistle at Tadcaster Albion. After the Worthians striker Callum Parsons’ fired the Wiltshire side into a two-legged semi-final with North Shields
9:50pm Here is what Ryan Aldridge had to say after the game: “It’s always tough to come and play in this building but tonight was a bit of a weird one, for that second period we didn’t play great but scored two really
HIGHWORTH Town took a massive stride towards Wembley this afternoon as they stunned Tadcaster Albion in their own backyard in their FA Vase quarter-final replay. Callum Parsons’ second half strike was the difference between the two sides and book
TOWN boss Mark Cooper was pleased with effort shown by his players in their 3-0 home win over Notts County. Goals from John Swift and Harry Toffolo sandwiched a successful penalty conversion from Andy Williams to see Town return to third in League
Adver Sport's Tom Bassam hands out his ratings from Town's 3-0 win against Notts County. Wes Foderingham Made two key saves early on to keep the scores level, not his best day from the feet but commanded his back line well. 7 Raphael Branco
SWINDON Town were given no little help by the referee and their opponents but ultimately earned their 3-0 home win over Notts County. John Swift’s strike from range eased Town’s nerves after 10 minutes of the second half, following a nervy opening
SWINDON’S David Howell lost pace with the leaders of the Africa Open on day three of the tournament. Howell recovered from a bad start to record a one under par round in East London to head into the final day just in the top ten with a score of
PLANS for a state-of-the-art all-weather football pitch at Swindon’s New College could be an own goal for amateur clubs, it is feared. New College first began to consult residents in Walcot several months ago about proposals to build a 3G, floodlit
JACOB Law was adjudged to have been the best at the British Championships as he walked away with gold. Phoenix Taekwondo’s Law, from Eldene, won gold at the PUMA British Open Championships, which was held at the Oasis Leisure Centre on Sunday,
WESTLECOT junior team missed-out in their bid to reach a place in the final of the David Cornwell Under 25 Double Rinks competition on the last end. They were tied 41-41 in the semi-final of the competition, staged at Sutton IBC against Kent side
TOWN had not won in 19 games when they faced Huddersfield Town at the County Ground 15 years ago today. By then Jimmy Quinn’s charges were nine points adrift of Port Vale - the last side they had beaten on 25 October - and a mammoth 13 points from
TECHNOLOGY-savvy students were treated to a workshop yesterday from a communications company – which included showing off a high-tech caravan. Pupils at St Catherine’s Catholic primary School, in Upper Stratton, took part in a range of technological
NEW figures show the number of immigrants who now call Wiltshire home is increasing. The 2011 census shows that the region had 21,800 non-European residents, whereas now there are 23,500, according to data from the University of Oxford. During
SAINSBURY’S staff donned their onesies and pyjamas yesterday to fundraise for Red Nose Day. Around 100 staff members at the Oxford Road branch, in Stratton, donated money to spend the day serving up a laugh to customers. Deputy manager Nick
TONIGHT’S Raged MMA show at the MECA in Swindon sees one particularly special bout between two locals getting back in the cage after lengthy breaks. Swindonian Terry Webster takes on Dave ‘Nemo’ Llewellyn, who is now based in the town, and for
SWINDON Robins’ rider Kyle Howarth is eager to get back on the Abbey Stadium track ahead of this weekend’s Ben Fund Bonanza meeting. The seventh holding of the charity meeting takes place in Swindon on Sunday from 4pm and the 21-year-old is hoping
WILDCATS net-minder Stevie Lyle has had a premonition, he is predicting Swindon will face Peterborough Phantoms in the play-offs. Swindon head to Basingstoke Bison this evening before they travel to Guildford Flames tomorrow night with the post-season
SUNDAY produced further disappointment for Westlecot in their bid for glory in the latter stages of national competition events. Dave Snell, who had won the men’s Area 10 Over 60s singles title a fortnight earlier, lost 21-5 in the inter-area final
SWINDON Town Supporters’ Trust broke the ground of their bid to put a roof on the Stratton Bank this week. The diggers were called in as TrustSTFC began the invasive survey at the County Ground to determine soil conditions under the Bank. The
SWINDON Town Ladies play their last home game in the FA Women’s Premier League Division One South West on Sunday when they face Cheltenham Town. When the two sides met in September Town won 4-1, with Beth Thompson, Ellie Maynard, Meg Vella and
PUPILS at a Swindon primary school have taken matters into their own hands in a bid to curb irresponsible parking. Following several incidents of anti-social parking near Catherine Wayte Primary School, in Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, pupils and staff
A GRANDFATHER who is suffering from terminal asbestos-related cancer is appealing for former co-workers to come forward – as he launches a legal battle against the engineering firm he says failed to protect him In November, Jim Black, of Bolingbroke
MOTORISTS have welcomed a Government announcement which will see a 10-minute grace period introduced at council-owned car parks – although it has come too late for some. Communities secretary Eric Pickles announced the plans yesterday, which are
SCHOOLS around the town became a wonderland of different characters as children dressed up to celebrate World Book Day on Wednesday and a love of reading on Thursday. Children at nurseries, primary and secondary schools donned their favourite outfits
WOMEN of the World, a song written by Swindon’s Nick Weaver, has inspired a special event to mark International Women’s Day. Girls Unplugged is a celebration of girl power and the positive energy that comes from pop music and will take place from
