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Di Canio - My players were lions
PAOLO Di Canio took heart from Swindon's performance against Bristol Rovers, despite the Robins being held to a goalless draw. Town had plenty of huff and puff but were unable to find a way past Rovers' keeper Scott Bevan. Alan Connell hit the underside
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FULL TIME: Swindon Town 0 Bristol Rovers 0
SWINDON Town were held to a goalless draw at home to Bristol Rovers this afternoon. Town missed a host of chances in a game they dominated, and could not break down a Rovers side seemingly happy to leave the County Ground with a point. Alan Connell
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HALF TIME: Swindon Town 0 Bristol Rovers 0
SWINDON Town and Bristol Rovers are locked at 0-0 at half-time in today’s League Two game at the County Ground. Town have enjoyed the majority of possession and have created the most chances, with Alan Connell, Matt Ritchie and Ronan Murray
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Town v Bristol Rovers: Flint and Murray start
ADEN Flint and Ronan Murray have been named in the Swindon side that hosts Bristol Rovers at the County Ground today. Flint comes in for Oliver Risser while Murray replaces Paul Benson, who is on the bench. Jay McEveley has been named at left back for
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It’s our dream Games event
ELEVEN-year-old Ben Morris may only have movement in his thumb, but he is not letting that stop him from competing on the same stage as sprinter Usain Bolt. Ben has spinal Muscular Atrophy, which means that his muscles do not receive signals from his
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BOWLS: Royal crowned Dexion king
WORLD number four Mark Royal won the Westlecot Open Singles Tournament sponsored by Dexion last weekend. The 37-year-old Stowmarket-based player beat Guildford’s James Shillingford (Wey Valley) 2-0 (6-4, 6-5) in a closely contested final to scoop the
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Guide dog may not work after attack
A GUIDE dog who was just weeks from finishing her training might never get to work for the blind after an attack in the town centre. Grace was guiding her trainer, Philippa Davidson, through The Parade at 3.30pm on Tuesday when a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Demolition date is set for old college
DEMOLITION work on the former Swindon College building is to start on April 16 – after the car park in front of the building closes to the public this week. Developer Ashfield Land has faced many delays since acquiring the site, in Regent Circus, in
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Hans misses out on semis
HANS Andersen missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the opening Speedway Grand Prix of the season in New Zealand in the early hours of this morning. The Swindon Robins heat leader only managed six points at Western Springs, as world champion
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Pensioner delighted with his bust of Town boss
WITH his chiselled jaw, distinguished cheekbones and deep-set eyes, you could think you were starring at the real Paolo di Canio – if it wasn’t for the fact his head is 20cms high and made of plaster. Dennis Chandler, 80, of Ferndale, started moulding
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LONDON CALLING Marsh under no pressure in title defence
WINSLEY fencing star Philip Marsh will be looking to retain his world junior epee title in Moscow next week and says he’s approaching the competition with the pressure firmly taken off. The 17-year-old wrote his name in the history books by becoming
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THE VIC MORGAN COLUMN Forget THAT hangover.....the run-in starts now
It's local derby time again. Bristol Rovers come to the County Ground for a game which is going to draw another big crowd. Every Swindon fan will be feeling a bit hungover from last weekend’s Wembley experience. The defeat by Chesterfield was deflating
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SWIMMING: Dolphin youngsters shine at BAGCAT comp
SWINDON Dolphin’s young swimmers put in a superb performance to come away with an impressive medal haul from the Wiltshire BAGCAT competition at the Link Centre. Swimmers aged from nine to 13 competed in a full range of individual events with a points
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Not quite right without Caddis
MATT Ritchie conceded he is not quite the same player without Paul Caddis in the side and is desperate for the Swindon skipper to return to fitness as soon as possible. The pair have developed such a good understanding this season that they have been
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Di Canio to add finishing touches
PAOLO Di Canio has made strengthening his attacking options his priority in the summer and has already identified two players he would like to bring to Swindon. Promotion-chasing teams often boast at least one forward who occupies the top end of the
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DARTS: Saying goodbye to the gifted one
“I REMEMBER him as probably the most naturally gifted darts player I’ve ever seen.” That was the verdict of ex-Swindon darts star Bob Anderson on Jocky Wilson, who died aged 62 last Saturday. A colourful character, the Scot won two world championships
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LONDON CALLING: Controversy made Jade & Co stronger
RHYTHMIC gymnast Jade Faulkner and her Great Britain teammates might have been put through the emotional wringer in recent times, but the Swindonian believes that coming through adversity has made the group a stronger proposition. Swindon’s Faulkner
