FourFourTwo : "Issue 74 October 2000. Swindon Town Academy. Two months later the allegations worsened, with Hillier accused of putting money on the Town to lose in the FA Cup game at Newcastle United two years previously (which the team lost 5–0). The People released a third exposé in January 1990, this time alleging illegal payments to players. Playing now in two leagues concurrently, Swindon lost form in the Southern League but became Western League champions in 1899. Hoddle moved to Chelsea during the summer of 1993 and was replaced by assistant John Gorman, but Swindon never adjusted to the pace of Premiership football. [83] Diamandis commented on his role: "my expertise is crisis management"[82] and "I believe I've spent all my life learning how to rescue Swindon Town".

Swindon Town will open their 2020/21 campaign by hosting Rochdale at the County Ground. [7], Swindon reached their lowest ebb in 1982 when they were relegated to the Fourth Division, and did not leave the league's basement division until 1986 when they were Fourth Division champions. Swindon Town are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder, Jordan Stevens from Leeds United on a year loan deal, subject to FA and EFL approval. Haymarket Magazines, 2000. [80][81], Mike Diamandis, who first began working with the club as the programme manager in 1990, gave his first ever public interview in December 2006 describing his role and the financial history of the club. This was the second time that Swindon had lost a manager to a team associated with Ken Bates,[52] as Glenn Hoddle's move to Chelsea was also arranged by him. Welcome to iFollow STFC iFollow is the official streaming service for Swindon Town fans. [82] He became involved as a member of back-room staff when the club asked him to find investors in 2000. Ladd, Jon: "Guide to Football Grounds.
Danny Wilson was unveiled as the new manager on 26 December 2008.

Another club cup record was set in 1925–26 when Swindon beat Farnham United Breweries 10–1 in the first round. The club was relegated two years later. However, the 2008–09 campaign started badly; after winning the first match at home against Tranmere Rovers 3–1, Swindon lost five consecutive matches at home (the first time this had happened since 2000) and there were several calls for Malpas to be replaced.

Three games into the 1939–40 season, the Football League was cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II. [38], The club's board indicated that they were losing money due to the facilities at the County Ground not generating enough income to keep the club afloat. stretches back to 1881 and earlier; the club has won League, National and International competitions in its history and played in the FA Premier League. Three weeks before the start of the 1989–90 season, The People published revelations that chairman Brian Hillier had put money on Swindon winning Division Three in 1987, as an insurance policy for player bonuses. We know it's expensive, but you have to if you want football in Swindon. The Seasiders make the long trip to Kent looking to build on last week’s 2-0 win against Swindon Town, which was their first three points of the campaign. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.

Todd's assistant, Andy King, stepped up to the manager's seat and remained there for the rest of the season.
[53] Sturrock won his first game against Carlisle United 3–1 at home[54] in the first round of the FA Cup and his first league game against Torquay United 1–0 away.

[43], On 30 November 2005 the club revealed that the proposed redevelopment of the County Ground had run into problems, with Swindon Borough Council raising legal and financial concerns about the scheme. On 18 May 2006 Dennis Wise agreed to become the new Swindon Town manager.

On 5 April 2007 the club unveiled plans to change the badge, claiming the diamond badge was correct for the time but did not represent or show any of the club's heritage or history. '"[75], "We don’t want a slanging match and we certainly don’t want this issue to have a detrimental effect on things on the pitch. Swindon Town will open their 2020/21 campaign by hosting Rochdale at the County Ground.

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