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With problems obtaining green dyes, the kit was short-lived and Swindon Town changed their shirts to the more familiar red in 1901. [1] Initially a dark maroon, a lighter shade was chosen for the start of the 1902–03 season and also resulted in the club's nickname "the Robins" appearing in print for the first time in programme notes for the ...
This is a list of notable footballers who have played for Swindon Town F.C. Generally, this means players that have played 100 or more first-class matches for the club. However, some players are included who have played fewer matches but made significant contributions to the club's history (e.g. Macari, Austin, Hoddle, McMahon and Fjørtoft).
Swindon (/ ˈ s w ɪ n d ən / ⓘ) is a town in Wiltshire, England.At the time of the 2021 Census the population of the built-up area was 183,638, making it the largest settlement in the county. [1]
This is a list of seasons played by Swindon Town Football Club in English and European football, from the club's formation in 1879 to the present day. It details the club's achievements in major competitions, and the top scorers for each season where known.
Gillingham and Swindon Town were competing to be promoted from the Football League Third Division to the Second Division for the 1987–88 season. [1] [2] [3] The 1986–87 season was the inaugural season of the Football League play-offs, which were introduced as part of the Heathrow Agreement, a ten-point proposal to restructure the Football League. [4]
Fleming began his career at St. Marks before being invited for a trial at Swindon Town by manager Sam Allen. [1] He joined the club in 1907. [2] Fleming scored a brace in a 4–0 win over Salisbury and was swiftly signed on a full-time basis. [1] Fleming became a Swindon Town legend scoring 203 times in 332 games in 17 years at the club. [2]
Swindon Town Football Club was founded by Reverend William Pitt between 1879 and 1881, with the club officially using the former date.. Confusion over the original date arose in the mid-1990s and continues to arouse controversy, with the club accepting the earlier date and then reverting to the original during the late 21st century.
Ardiles left Spurs in 1988. He then played for Blackburn Rovers, Queens Park Rangers and Swindon Town, before being appointed as manager of Swindon Town in July 1989. He played part of the 1989 American Soccer League season with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.