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Robins through to final against Poole with 110-72 win on aggregate

Elite League Play-Off Semi-Final, 2nd leg: SWINDON 55 BIRMINGHAM 37 (Swindon win 110-72 on aggregate) SWINDON sent out a strong message to Poole ahead of their Elite League title showdown with a 55-37 hammering of Birmingham at the Abbey Stadium. Carrying a 20-point lead from the first leg in the Midlands, the Robins made a […]

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Swindon Half secure as BHF steps in.

Future of Half Marathon secure after new sponsor steps in. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has put its best foot forward and stepped in to be the new sponsor of the Swindon Half Marathon Taking effect from next year, the arrangement will see the nation’s heart charity add the popular event to its existing 17 […]

Wildcats go down to Manchester.

Wildcats go down to Manchester.

Phoenix Rise Despite ‘Cats Comeback Sunday, 30 September 2012 19:59 Last Sunday evening the Swindon Wildcats saw themselves take to the road as they travelled to take on Manchester Phoenix. With a two point win still fresh in their minds, Swindon were well aware of the momentum gained and the performance needed against the Phoenix […]

Roll up, roll up pack the Abbey for title run in.

Roll up, roll up pack the Abbey for title run in.

ROBINS boss Alun Rossiter is hoping a packed Abbey will help turn up the heat ahead of Swindon’s title run-in. Admission prices for Thursday’s play-off semi final 2nd leg with Birmingham – which sees Swindon lead by a staggering 20 points – have been slashed to £10 adults, £5 concessions with children and season ticket […]

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Poor swindon Town show leads to 1-0 defeat against Colchester.

A poor show from Swindon Town at the County Ground gave a rejuvenated Colchester United a 1-0 win on a breezy Tuesday night. Swindon hardly troubled Mark Cousins the United keeper and former Town defender Michael Rose stuck to script and netted after 70 minutes. Town off to Bury on Saturday hoping for a much […]

Brums thrashed by Robins- but it's only half time.

Brums thrashed by Robins- but it’s only half time.

Elite League Play-Off Semi-Final, 1st leg: BIRMINGHAM 35 SWINDON 55 SWINDON will take a bumper lead to the Abbey Stadium after an emphatic first leg play-off victory at Birmingham. A lightning start put the Robins ten-points up within four races, before a late surge saw them increase their advantage to an impressive twenty by the […]

Lampart out of first leg.

Lampart out of first leg.

SWINDON have been forced into a late change at reserve ahead of tonight’s Elite League play-off semi final 1st Leg at Birmingham (7.30). Polish star Dawid Lampart was hurt in his home country at the weekend and has failed a late fitness test. His place will be taken by talented Australian youngster Dakota North of […]

Swindon Wildcats v TelfordJoe Baird

Wildcats maul Tigers

On Saturday evening, the Swindon Wildcats earned themselves their first home victory of the regular season, after a gruelling game of hockey against the Telford Tigers. Despite sitting bottom of the table, the Tigers brought a hard game of hockey to the Link Centre as the ‘Cats eventually overturned them with a 3-2 scoreline. It […]

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Brothers in Arms

Former Pro Heavyweight boxer Eddie Neilson, whose credentials in the ring include bouts with Frank Bruno and Joe Bugner, and his sons Mark and Tony themselves having bouts in the amateur sport, set out with an evening on White Collar Boxing at Swindon’s M.E.C.A. on 13th October. On the cards are two sets of brothers, […]