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STFC captain James Munro's gravestone

The Donation

Yesterday along with Trust STFC we handed over a cheque from your kind donations for the refurbishment of former STFC captain James Munro's gravestone.  

The Refurbishment

We've reached our £1500 target which will enable the restoration works to go ahead! "We are the red and white army!"  

 We've done it! 

In place.

Volunteers And Members Of The Official Supporters Club

Packing The New Shirt Orders

 Some of our members have been at SN1 helping pack and ship your shirt orders.

Working from 9am until 7pm to get them to you ASAP!

Monday Night Panel with Rob Angus Q&A

Season Tickets

Do we have to have go digital or are physical cards available? 

We are currently working through this. Some cards will be sent out imminently and the remaining cards will be sent out within the next few weeks, if required due to personal circumstances (e.g. not comfortable with technology; only one iPad in the family)

If we want to collect our physical cards, when will these be ready? 

This will be communicated via the club’s website. We’re hoping they will be ready between the 18th and 27th August tickets 

What is the phone number to use to purchase Season Tickets? 

0330 002 1993

When will finance option be available for season ticket purchases? 

We are waiting for confirmation from the company. We are hopeful for beginning of next week, if not earlier.

Can I get a car parking season ticket? 

Matchday parking will be made available on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-booked disabled (Blue-Badge) spaces are available to pre-book at £75/season

Are there any discussions ongoing regarding family season ticket renewals as the prices are the same for new/renewing families? Unlike the individual ticket purchases where discounts have been applied

Due to the renewal adult prices being reduced already, there is already a discount incorporated into the family season ticket. 

Is the Town End side of the Arkells stand, which was closed by the previous regime, going to open this season? If yes, can season tickets be bought there? ­

If we get the demand, then all areas of the ground will be opened up.
Can I post a cheque to renew season ticket? 

Yes, you can – Address to: FAO Ticket Office, County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED

How many season tickets/shirts have we sold now?

Daily updates are provided across the club channels for both tickets and shirts

Will you reward the ones who donate their season ticket money to the club?

We are currently working through a ‘thank-you’ to those supporters who left last year’s season ticket money in the club. We are also planning to have a staff appreciation day. 

  

iFollow

What will be happening with iFollow streaming for matches in 21/22 season?

iFollow rules are decided by the EFL and due to streaming legalities, it will only be available to viewers outside of the UK

  

Programmes

What will be happening with matchday programmes for the 21/22 season?

The club are working on digital programs, but due to feedback we are looking at the dual approach of digital programs along with a limited number of hard copies available. If the demand is more then we will increase the availability


General

Does the club plan to have more of a connection with the football in the community team at Foundation Park?

We are working closely with Jon, Shane and the team and are busy putting a plan in place for the future.

Has there been any talk about extra revenue generating ideas at the County Ground other than football?

We are keen to drive up usage of venue hire for events. The Legends Lounge has new flooring and new carpet, and further investment will be made to match demand, if the demand is shown

Is Clem aware of the supporter’s groups and opinions shared on social media, as the last regime didn't care about social media views? 

We are all fully aware of the various views across all platforms and are happy to engage
Surely settling the £1million loan is the key to signing players. Why is this not happening? 

Clem and the team inherited club in significant debt and are still uncovering the extent of these issues. The loan received from EFL is interest free and it is important to be prudent at the minute. This situation is continually evolving. 

Will there be a roll call before kick-off against Carlisle for our supporters who have sadly passed away?

Yes, there is. Please email media@swindontownfc.co.uk with any names to be added. Additionally, there will be several presentations before kick-off. We would encourage supporters to be in their seats for 2.30pm to ensure you are there in time to see everything

Will you be doing the "My First Game" initiative this season?

There are discussions being held about this internally.

Is there any money available to keep the pitch in prime condition for the season?

There is a budget in place for the ground staff to keep the pitch at a high standard

Can we have a handrail in first block of Arkells stand for disabled to get to seats 

Yes, this will happen, please let us know where this needs to be done

Can we have a football testimonial for Alan Mac and his family?

Yes, this is a possibility. There are plans in place that will also pay tribute to Macca and his family in the near future

Are the Trust going to sell shares to help buy the County Ground along with the club for supporters to own a piece of the ground as mentioned in the past? 

Response provided by Trust STFC: Yes, the plan is still for shares to be sold at £19.69 each. The details of the ground purchase are still being finalised, due to the change of ownership. 

  

Match Day Tickets

Do we know how much match day tickets are?

­Prices are now available to view online, on the club website

Will Nationwide be offering £10 tickets for staff, for the new season? 

Positive discussions are ongoing with Nationwide, we are hoping to confirm the position shortly after further communication. Please contact Nationwide for further information

Will there be any kind of loyalty points system introduced like previous years to allocate away tickets? 

­This hasn’t changed and will continue as before. Further communication about this will be posted in the near future, as it is dependent on the away clubs’ ticketing policy


Pre-paid Shirt Orders

When will we receive pre-ordered shirts? 

Orders are currently being packed up and sent out, with plenty of shirts dispatched earlier this week, so if you haven’t received it already, it should be with you shortly

What are the club shop’s opening hours? 

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 10am – 4pm (extended on a match day)

Wednesday – Closed

Thursday – 10am – 4pm 

Friday – 10am – 4pm

Saturday (home match day) – 9am – 3pm 

Saturday (away match day) – Closed

Sunday / Bank Holiday - Closed


Merchandise

Could we have an improved range of women's clothing?

Discussions are ongoing and a customer survey will be conducted in the near future to help with forward planning

Could kits be stocked in smaller sizes? (e.g. newborn away kits)

Discussions are ongoing and a customer survey will be conducted in the near future to help with forward planning


Hospitality/Sponsorship

Has there been any new and returning sponsors to the club? 

The majority of existing sponsors have renewed with some additional new ones coming on board as well. More information can be viewed on the club’s website

What is happening to those of us who bought matchday sponsorship hospitality couldn't use it but weren't/haven't been refunded? 

In recent interviews, Rob has discussed the historic financial issues the team has inherited, the willingness to waiver refunds and credits is a fantastic help to deal with those historic issues and to ensure we have a football club. Feel free to contact the club or Rob who will be happy to talk this through.

When will mascot packages be available?

These have now been advertised online and on social media. There will be some changes from previous seasons due to COVID protocols issued by the EFL meaning the tunnel area, changing rooms etc. are out of bounds, but please contact marketing@swindontownfc.co.uk for more details

Introduction

  

Following on from the huge volume of questions received on our Monday Night Panel on the 2nd August with CEO, Rob Angus, the club have kindly provided responses to all questions that were unable to be answered on the night. 

The questions have been grouped as much as possible to make it easier to scan through, but if there’s anything we’ve missed, please do get in touch – admin@stfc-osc.com. 

- STFC OSC Committee

The Alan McLoughlin Memorial Walking Football Tournament Photo Gallery

    The Alan McLoughlin Walking Football Tournament

    Season Tickets

    SWINDON Town Official Supporters Club raised over £1,000 to split  between the Prospect Hospice and Head for Change courtesy of the  inaugural Alan McLoughlin Memorial Walking Football Tournament on Sunday the 22 August 2021.  

     

     The six-a-side tournament - won by The Dagger - featured eight teams,  with BBC commentator Vic Morgan bringing his teammates from Exminster St  Davids AFC to the event and Sky Sports’ Chris Hull leading the Clem on  Tour team, featuring Town chairman Clem Morfuni and CEO Rob Angus. 


     Each team played three 12-minute games in hte group stages, with the  top two teams from each pool progressing to the cup competition and the  third and fourth placed teams playing in the plate competition. 

     Without conceding a goal, The Dagger breezed through to the  semi-finals of the cup competition, alongside SFB FC, Clem on Tour, and  FFIT Team of 21. Progressing in the plate competition were Monday  Nightmares, Walking Wounded, Old Town Rotary, and Exminster St Davids  AFC. 

     As The Dagger continued their unbeaten run to reach the final with a  1-0 win over SFB FC, the game between Clem on Tour and FFIT Team of 21  finished 0-0. 

     A three-player penalty shootout resulted in FFIT booking their place  in the final with a 2-0 win and some impressive saves from the FFIT  goalkeeper. 

     In the plate competition, the Old Town Rotary team forfeited their  game through injury - giving Exminster St Davids AFC a bye to the final.  Meanwhile, the Monday Nightmares drew with the Walking Wounded 1-1. A  second penalty shootout, finishing 2-1, saw former Swindon Town goalkeeper Phil Smith take his place in goal, making a diving save to his right to take his team through to the final. 

     Following two excellent finals, The Dagger were crowned champions with  a 2-0 win over FFIT and ended the tournament unbeaten, without  conceding a goal. 

     In the plate competition, the Monday Nightmares took victory with a 2-1 win over Exminster St Davids AFC. 

     Debbie McLoughlin (wife of the late Alan McLoughlin) was in attendance  to present both teams with their prizes, alongside chair of the  Official Supporters Club, Peter Norris. 

      

     Mr Norris said: “It was a very enjoyable event and a very fitting way  to pay tribute to Alan McLoughlin, whilst raising money for two  excellent charities. 

     “Thank you to everyone who participated and the volunteers who made  today possible. A huge thanks must go to the STFC Community Foundation  for allowing us to use their facilities for the day and also to Clem and  Rob for coming down to play alongside the fans.” 

    Signed Shirt and ball Auction

    £141.73 was raised from the collection bucket on the day.

    Entry fee £400.00

    The first shirt and ball auction raised £234.14.

    The second shirt and ball auction raised £181.82, 

    Ossie signed posters raised £1000.00

    along with the entry fee, £1957.69 has been raised so far.


     Please do get in touch – admin@stfc-osc.com. 

    - STFC OSC Committee

    STFC OSC and Trust STFC Joint Statement - Stevenage Away

     

    JOINT STATEMENT FROM TRUSTSTFC AND OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS CLUB ON RECENT EVENTS AT STEVENAGE

    Sept 6th 2021 – Press Release Starts

    The behaviour of a minority of Swindon Town FC fans at  Stevenage on Saturday has been widely and rightly condemned as  unacceptable. Although the vast majority of 1000+ Swindon fans behaved  impeccably, the reputation of the club and its fanbase has been  tarnished following the mindless actions that we saw taking place.

    Both parties in this joint press release are aware of the reported  issues where late in the second half, seats, sponsors hoardings and  other items were removed and thrown towards the pitch and at stewards,  after an alleged altercation between stewards and a small section of  Swindon fans in the away end of the ground.

    We are aware of claims that stewards did not act appropriately on the  day and that is being followed up between both clubs, but regardless of  any alleged unprofessionalism there really is no excuse for the  behaviour of a minority of STFC fans and the associated damage caused.

    For our club to succeed, everyone in the town needs to work together,  as we’ve recently seen – both with volunteers working to help get the  stadium ready and pack & ship shirt orders; and with local  businesses coming on board to support the new owner and wider regime.  However, the club risks now being fined and our Chairman, CEO and the  wider fanbase have been extremely embarrassed.  

    Swindon Town FC will now have to pay for all costs to rectify such  damage, and to echo the statement made by Clem Morfuni and Rob Angus, we  hope that Stevenage fans, directors and officials accept our sincere  apology for such unacceptable behaviour, as this is certainly not how we  as a club wish to be known.

    Our two groups are now calling on the STFC fanbase to once again rise  up and show both Stevenage FC and the wider EFL community what it means  to be a community club, and what it means to be a Swindon Town fan.

    One suggestion has been that a GoFundMe account is created with the  aim of covering the damages and potential EFL fines. We will discuss  this idea with the club tomorrow.

    James Spencer board member at TrustSTFC commented “We  at TrustSTFC do not condone such behaviour witnessed at the Stevenage  game, whatever caused this it is completely unacceptable for fans to  behave and respond in this way by causing such damage, and we will  support the club and Stevenage FC in whatever way we can to drive this  sort of behaviour out of football. We would like Stevenage to know  Swindon are a family club and behaviour such as this is wholly  unacceptable, and we apologise to Stevenage FC for such scenes”

    Swindon Town Supporters’ Trust and Official Supporters Club

    Press Release Ends

    Match sponsors for the visit of Colchester United

    Ben And Chris

    Catering wearing the hats.

    "Nice chat with Ben"

    "Nice chat with Ben"

    Catering wearing the hats.

    "Nice chat with Ben"

    Catering wearing the hats.

    Catering wearing the hats.

    Catering wearing the hats.

    In Hospitality

    Man of the match.

    Catering wearing the hats.

    Man of the match.

    Man of the match.

    Man of the match.

    Signed Shirt

    Man of the match.

    Man of the match.

    OSC members attending

    OSC members attending

    OSC members attending

    P4P winner - Jerry Walsh, MDD Subscribers winner - Chris Kyle & Stuart Thomsett. Members - Nick Smith and Scott Walker.

    Prematch Photo

    OSC members attending

    OSC members attending

    OSC Chairperson

    Statement

    We can confirm that Peter Norris, our Chairperson, has decided to  resign from the OSC Committee with immediate effect, due to personal  reasons.


    We would like to place on record our thanks to Peter for all of his hard work in re-establishing the Official Supporters Club over the last couple of  years. We really appreciate the time, effort and energy  he put in to making the group a success, and we couldn't have done it without his leadership.


    I can confirm that Hannah Clinch (our current Events Coordinator) will take on the role of acting Chairperson while we re-group and re-plan for the remainder of the season.


    Please bear with us as we navigate through this busy time and remember, you can get in  touch with us via email (admin@stfc-osc.com) or using the contact form  on our website (Contact us) 


    Many thanks,



    STATEMENT: Racial abuse of Ashley Cole

    Statement

     Along  with the club and Trust STFC, we are deeply saddened and disgusted by reports of racial abuse at the Manchester City game towards Ashley Cole. This does not represent  our club or fanbase, and there should be no place in the game or society for this type of behaviour.


    Investigations are being carried out by Wiltshire Police, and we support  the club in ensuring those responsible are punished. Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number  54220002136.


    We will be contacting Ashley Cole and his representatives to offer our  heartfelt apologies for what he had to endure, and to make a donation to  a charity of his choosing on behalf of Official Supporters Club (OSC)  and Trust members.

     

    STFC Official Supporters Club and Trust STFC



    Captains Sponsorship

    For the Exeter City game

      

    “The OSC had the privilege of being Captain’s Sponsor for last weekend’s match against Exeter. The guests on our table in hospitality were all winning OSC members, drawn at random. Everyone had a brilliant time, and we’d like to thank Danny and the team for laying on such a wonderful feast of food and entertainment. The only thing missing from the day was a victory!”

    A donate £400 to Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club.

    We were pleased to recently donate £400 to Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club. 

    One of our members contacted us asking if we could help a project to get more children involved in cricket. 

    The money will help fund coaches and equipment so after school clubs can be run free of charge.

    Monday Night Panel Live

    Pre-live event photo

    The legends Interviews

    The legends Interviews

     

    A fantastic night at our Monday Night Panel Live, reminiscing with Alan Mayes, Jimmy Allan, Andy Rowland and Kenny Stroud.

    The legends Interviews

    The legends Interviews

    The legends Interviews

    Thank you to all our guests, Vic Morgan for hosting and everyone who attended.

    The legends

    The legends Interviews

    The legends

    The legends

    Comment from Head For Change

    The legends

    Comment from Head For Change

    Comment from Head For Change

    Comment from Head For Change

    " A huge thanks to @STFCSupClub

    who raised over £1,000 for Head for Change on Monday evening with a live panel reminiscing with Alan Mayes, Jimmy Allan, Andy Rowland & Kenny Stroud.    We are so grateful for the continued support you offer.  It is much appreciated. "

    The Audience

    Comment from Head For Change

    Comment from Head For Change

    We raised over £1122.50 for Head For Change  👏

    Head for change

    Away travel incentive

    Cash back

    £5.00

    Official supporters club members travelling up to Hartlepool United received £5.00 cash back if they travelled with SAS travel. On what was a very enjoyable away day for the 465 fans there.

    Free Kicks Foundation

    Bucket collection

    £154.16

    Huge thanks to the Free Kicks Foundation and STFC Swindon Town Supporters Club for providing 3 VIP STFC mascot packages for tonight’s fantastic match (Forest Green Rovers).  We all know that our 3 lucky children had a very special night to remember. 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌  https://twitter.com/FreeKicks

    £154.16 was raised by the bucket collectors.

    End of season Dinner

    'Player of the Season'

    The Roger Bunce, Swindon Town Supporters Club 'Player of the Season' is Harry McKirdy.

    Disabled Supporters Club’s Player

    Midfielder Louis Reed voted the Disabled Supporters Club’s Player of the Season.

    Away travel player of the season

    Winning the SAS Travel Away Player of the Season was Jack Payne. 

    Young Player of the Season

    Young Player of the Season winner, former loanee Kaine Kesler-Hayden. 

    Vic Morgan

    Vic Morgan recieved a thank you gift from the supporters club for presenting the Monday Night Panel and On The Sofa live streams!

    Swindon Town vs Salford City

    Written by Finning Hamilton

    Swindon Town face Salford City at The County Ground for the first home game of the league campaign. Town will look to make up for last weekend’s disappointment against Harrogate Town whilst The Ammies come into this with a convincing win over Mansfield last Saturday. Scott Lindsey said last week the defeat “felt like the end of the world” so Town will be looking to put on a

    more assured performance in front of The County Ground’s faithful against one of the league’s strongest teams.


    For Salford, expect the exciting striking duo of Brandon Thomas-Asante and Callum Hendry to be causing havoc in Town’s defence as they look to add to the goals scored last week respectively.

    Salfords attacking style of play will mean they will look to dominate and use the flanks, stretching Town as they deploy wing-backs. If they use the 3-4-1-2 formation like they used against Mansfield, he likes of Touray and Shepard; their wingbacks, will be key to their tactics and Swindon may see themselves on the back foot at times as Salford will want to carry the ball and get crosses in.

    As for Swindon, following the open training session the squad looked in good shape. With no new injuries coming into this game, we may see an unchanged starting eleven. Alternatively Sadiou Kahn slotted in well in what was his first EFL and Swindon appearance following his move from

    Chesterfield so he could come into the midfield. Lindsey confirmed to the media that changes to the starting eleven are “possible”. Lindsey also confirmed that both landolo and Devine remain out.


    Swindon will need to be more clinical. Last week Town were wasteful getting only one shot on target, coming in the second half and also hitting the woodwork. Swindon will want to control the game and get the crowd behind them, expect a fast start to the game with McKirdy looking to get in behind early to test the Salford keeper. The first goal will be vital in this game and the home crowd could be a real benefit for the squad as two of the leagues best teams on paper meet.

    A high pressing, exciting game of football is expected on Saturday. Although this is the second game week, the disappointment of last week will have to be rectified for Town and as for Salford, their aim is promotion, as is Swindon’s. So they’ll want to carry on the good form of last week and get one ver a rival. I think the atmosphere at The County Ground will push Town to the max and help them get a positive result in what will be a difficult game.


    Potential Starting XI:

    Brynn

    Hutton, MacDonald, Baudry, Brennan, Shade

    Kahn, Reed, Gladwin

    McKirdy, Adeloye


    Prediction: Swindon Town 2-1 Salford City                                                          

    Walsall vs Swindon Town

    Written by Finning Hamilton

    Pre Match Report - Carabao Cup First Round

    Following a difficult start to the season, Swindon Town face Walsall in what is a break in the league

    action as the two clubs face each other in the League Cup.


    Saturdays 0-0 draw with Salford City had some positives with the second half performance being

    especially impressive following McKirdy’s red card. Scott Lindsey applauded his sides 2nd half

    performances highlighting Brynn and Darcy for their efforts. But the lack of goals and again the lack

    of discipline amongst some in the squad will continue to frustrate Scott Lindsey.

    The cup competitions give an opportunity for rotation and rest as games come thick and fast in the

    league. Opportunities for Ward, Clayton and Darbe might become available on Tuesday.

    Walsall come into this game top of League Two scoring 5 goals and with two clean sheets. It was an

    own goal that was needed to get past Newport County on Saturday whilst Defender Taylor Allen got

    sent off for the Saddlers, but it was a win nonetheless. But this is a team that can score goals, winning 4-0 on the opening day of the season.


    Rotation is excepted as Mike Flynn’s men face Stevenage in game-week three but we might see an

    old Swindon player in Andy Williams who played for Town between 2012-2015 feature on Tuesday

    night against Walsall.


    Tactically, Walsall will look to play a 3-4-1-2 formation. An attacking style of play with striker Danny

    Johnson being the main target man, he scored a hat trick on the opening day. Walsall are very patient with their play and happy to let the opposition have the ball, they’ve only average 43% possessions in their first two games despite winning both.


    I think we’ll see Walsall try and catch Swindon on the counter attack, the full backs will provide a lot

    of pace for Walsall and with the way Walsall don’t mind sitting back don’t be surprised to see balls

    trying to be played over the top towards their strikers. Walsall would have seen leaks in Town’s

    defence especially in the Harrogate game and will look to exploit them.

    For Swindon to win this game, first they have to get over the hurdle of scoring a goal, in their opening

    league games they’ve only managed three shots on target so perhaps it’s no surprise we’re still

    waiting for that goal. But I’d also be concerned about the lack of passes Town are putting together -

    on Saturday against Salford City only completed 67% of the 247 passes attempted by Town where

    accurate whereas Salford had a pass completion rate of 87% and attempted 301 more passes. This

    would indicate a lack of rhythm and/or composure on the ball, something Swindon need to look to

    find again.


    Prediction


    Personally I think this will be a fairly comfortable night for Walsall. Following their very strong start

    to the season. Walsall looked to be in a rhythm that Swindon are struggling to find. But I do think

    Swindon will get their first goal of the season and it’s vital they do so, the last thing this side needs is

    a run of goalless games.


    Of course hoping to be wrong but I don’t think Swindon will be in the hat for Round Two Draw and

    heading to Wembley Stadium just yet.


    Prediction: Swindon Town 1 - 2 Walsall


    Potential Starting XI:

    Ward, Hutton, Harries, Clayton, Baudry, Shade, Darcy, Darbe, Aguiar, Adeloye, Parsons

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