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  • Nell satisfied with his side after dominant home win

    SWINDON Wildcats player-coach Aaron Nell believes his side can take great confidence from their 6-2 win over Milton Keynes Lightning. The Wildcats rushed into an early lead after good work from Robin Kovar saw him slot the puck past the opposing

  • BUZZER REPORT: Swindon Wildcats 6 MK Lightning 2

    SWINDON Wildcats claimed an impressive 6-2 win over MK Lightning following a clinical performance at the Link Centre. Robin Kovar, Michael Stratford, Jordan Kelsall and Tomasz Malasinski were all on target as they wrapped up their first win of

  • 'We should have been more wary of Ajose,' says Coventry boss

    RUSSELL Slade thought that Coventry City’s failure to deal with his former charge Nicky Ajose played a huge part in the Sky Blues’ downfall at the hands of Swindon Town this afternoon. Last summer, Charlton Athletic shelled out a hearty fee to

  • Williams pleased to deliver important win

    SWINDON Town head coach Luke Williams was pleased his side could deliver the result when it mattered as they beat Coventry City 3-1 at the Ricoh Arena. Two goals in six first-half minutes from Nicky Ajose and then Jonathan Obika put Town in the

  • Fire service warning over tumble driers

    A FIRE service warning has been issued to Whirlpool customers after concerns were raised about the safety of the company’s tumble dryers. It follows an announcement by manufacturers Whirlpool, who own Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit, that their machines

  • Community comes out for Wroughton pancake race

    KIDS and grown-ups descended on Wroughton on Saturday to take part in a fun-filled pancake and egg race. Willow-Brook Gardens, just outside the Ellendune Community Centre, saw families brave the chilly winds to put their pancake racing skills to

  • PLAYER RATINGS: Coventry City v Swindon Town

    Adver Sport’s Dan Barnes hands out his player ratings from Swindon Town’s 3-1 win at Coventry City this afternoon. Lawrence Vigouroux Enjoyed an afternoon where he was never really tested, barring George Thomas’ late consolation goal – 6

  • FULL-TIME REPORT: Coventry City 1 Swindon Town 3

    SWINDON Town brought to an end a run of six games without victory with a comfortable 3-1 success away to bottom side Coventry City this afternoon. Nicky Ajose’s long wait to get his Town account re-opened came in the 32nd minute when he tapped

  • 'The violence must stop,' says union

    PUTTING a stop to violence against school support staff in the classroom is at the heart of a report which was handed to council officials yesterday.Members of the trade union GMB gathered outside the council offices to highlight their survey that shows

  • Residents demand action after Beechcroft Road death

    A CONCERNED resident has called on the council to install a pedestrian crossing after an tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman.On Thursday, a young mum was killed after she was hit by a road sweeper in Beechcroft Road, Stratton

  • Alfred celebrates 102nd birthday today

    ONE of Swindon’s oldest sons will celebrate his 102nd birthday later this month.Former Garrard worker Alfred Page was born on February 25 in the second year of the Great War and has lived his whole life in the town he so dearly loves.He went to King William

  • BOWLS: Title tilt is Cart-ed away

    WESTLECOT saw their title dreams in the east section of the Wessex League usurped after they lost 75-70 to Carterton in the final match of the regular season. The Old Town club could only pick up three of the 16 points on offer against the Oxfordshire

  • BOWLS: Westlecot march on in Mason Trophy

    WESTLECOT ladies marched into the fifth round of the Mason Trophy with a 40-27 success over Oxford City and County. The Old Town club, who will now face Thornbury in the next round on Friday, saw the away rink of Viv Barker, Sheila Kenny, Wendy

  • Fans urged to speak up on future of club

    SWINDON Town Supporters’ Trust chairman Steve Mytton has encouraged Robins fans to have a say in their club’s future, starting by attending the organisation’s annual general meeting next month alongside two very special guests. Trust STFC’s AGM

  • LADIES FOOTBALL: Town hope for home comforts

    SWINDON Town Ladies will be hoping home advantage will help them secure just a third win in the FA Women’s Premier League Southern Division this season when they host fellow strugglers West Ham United on Sunday. Town have found it tough to adapt

  • AROUND LEAGUE ONE: History-maker signs pro deal

    BURY striker Callum Styles, who made history last May when he became the first player born in the 21st Century to appear in a Football League match, has signed his maiden professional contract with the club. Styles, who is still only 16, featured

  • 'It's now or never,' says Jones

    ON-LOAN defender Lloyd Jones admits Swindon Town cannot afford to waste any more time before they start to turn their flagging fortunes around and really ignite their fight for survival in League One. Town turned in their best performance for some

  • Williams not expecting help in bid for survival

    HEAD coach Luke Williams is well aware that Swindon Town cannot rely on favours from anyone else in the fight to beat the drop in League One. Town ended a run of five straight defeats with a goalless draw at home to Oldham Athletic a week ago but

  • Nell urges Cats to cut out their mistakes

    SWINDON Wildcats head coach Aaron Nell is urging his team to get the finer details right. Nell was dismayed with his team’s display as they slipped to a disappointing 5-4 defeat at Bracknell Bees last Sunday and the Link Centre chief is desperate