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    Swindon Town

    Which player has scored the most goals throughout the season?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Sam Parkin. Sam Parkin has scored 2 hat tricks in this season.

    Is it true that Alan Reeves plays for Swindon Town FC?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Yes. Position: Sweeper

    What was the final score for the home match against Notts County in which Swindon won?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      5-0. Sam Parkin scored 3 goals. Duke and Gurney scored a goal each.

    What is the nickname given to Sam Parkin?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Super Sammy Parkin. Position: Attacker.

    Who manages the club?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Andy King. Andy King first came to the club in the 2000/2001 season.

    What nationality is Danny Invincible?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Australian. Position: Attacking Midfielder. Date of birth: 31/03/79.

    What is Swindon's stadium called?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      The County Ground. The County Ground is situated next to the 'Magic Roundabout'.

    Who is the goalkeeper?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Bart Griemink. He was signed on 1st August 2000. Date of birth: 29/03/72.

    What was the final score for the home match against Wigan which Swindon won?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      2-1. Swindon broke league leaders Wigan's record of consecutive winning!

    What colour is the majority of Swindon's home kit?2002-03 Swindon Town FC

      Red. Their kit is red because their team mascot is Rockin Robin.

    In which year were the club formed?Swindon Town FC History

      1881. Swindon's first season in the Football League was in the 1920-21 season, where they finished a respectable fourth in the Third Division.

    Where did the club first play their home games?Swindon Town FC History

      The Croft. Swindon played at the Croft between 1880-95, until they moved into the County Ground. Swindon Road and Town Street do not exist as football grounds.

    Who was the club's first manager in their history?Swindon Town FC History

      Sam Allen. Allen was in charge of the club for over 30 years between 1902-33. Vizard took the job between 1933-39, with Harris lasting from 1939-41. Page was the manager between 1945-53. Other Swindon managers over the years have included Lou Macari, Osvaldo Ardiles, Steve McMahon, and Glenn Hoddle.

    Swindon signed Jamie Cureton from which club in 2005?Swindon Town FC History

      Queens Park Rangers. Cureton began his career with Norwich City, where he played between 1993-96. Between that period, he had loan spells with Bournemouth and Bristol Rovers, before making a permanent switch to Bristol. Cureton played for Reading between 2000-03, and had five months with Pusan I.cons in Korea afterwards before switching to QPR. Cureton signed for Swindon in June, 2005.

    Swindon Town won the League Cup in 1969. What was the score in the final?Swindon Town FC History

      3-1. Swindon beat Arsenal in the 1969 League Cup final, with two goals from Don Rogers, and one from Roger Smart. Bobby Gould hit Arsenal's only goal. The Swindon team that day was: Peter Downsborough, Rod Thomas, John Trollope, Joe Butler, Frank Burrows, Stan Harland, Don Heath, Roger Smart, John Smith, Peter Noble, and Don Rogers. Willie Penman came on as a substitute. Arsenal's team included the likes of Bob Wilson, Frank McLintock, Ian Ure, and George Graham.

    In the 1993-94 season, Swindon Town played in the Premier League. After 14 games, they were yet to win. Who did they beat in their 15th game, to record their first victory of the season?Swindon Town FC History

      Queens Park Rangers. Swindon beat QPR 1-0 on 24th November, 1993, to record their first ever victory in the Premier League. They went on to be relegated in last place that season, with just five wins out of 42 games played. Swindon beat the previously mentioned QPR twice, as well as Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry City.

    Who became Swindon Town chairman in 2001?Swindon Town FC History

      Willie Carson. Carson, a five-time champion jockey, took the reigns at Swindon in 2001, following a consortium battle to take control of the club. Perhaps Carson's most famous ride was the 1979 Derby, when he rode Troy to victory. Carson went on to ride three more horses to the winning post in the Derby, with Henbit in 1980, Nashwan in 1989, and Erhaab in 1994.

    Swindon sent the record for their biggest League victory in the 1920-21 season, by winning 9-1. Who did they beat?Swindon Town FC History

      Luton Town. It was Swindon's first game in the Football League, when they hammered Luton 9-1 on 28th August, 1920. Swindon went on to finish in fourth place, seven points behind Division Three champions, Crystal Palace, winning 21, drawing 10, and losing 11.

    Who scored Swindon's first goal in 1969 League Cup final against Arsenal?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Roger Smart. Roger Smart put Town ahead in the first half. Arsenal leveled with minutes left and Don Rogers scored twice in extra time.

    What was the aggregate score against AS Roma in the Anglo Italian League Cup Winners Cup in 1969-70?Swindon Town Historic Events

      5-2. 1st Leg AS Roma 2-1 over Swindon Town, and the 2nd Leg Swindon Town over 4-0 AS Roma.

    Who did Swindon beat in the Anglo-Italian Cup 1969-70?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Napoli. Town beat Napoli 3-0 in the final. Town did however beat Juventus 4-0 at home, and 1-0 away in the group stage.

    John Trollope set a record for the number of league appearances made for one club. How many appearances did he make for Swindon to set his record?Swindon Town Historic Events

      770. John Trollope made 770 league appearances between 1960 and 1980. He played 886 games and scored 28 goals in all competitions.

    Who scored both Swindon goals in the 1986-87 division 3 playoff final reply at Selhurst Park?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Steve White. Steve White scored twice to help Town to a 2-0 win over Gilligham in the reply at Selhurst Park. Gilligham won the first leg of the final 1-0, and took the lead in the second leg making the score 2-0, but Peter Coyne and Charlie Henry scored for Town to force a replay.

    How many club records did town beat on their way to becoming the Division 4 Champions 1985-86?Swindon Town Historic Events

      17. Most league points in a season (102 points). Most home league points in a season (62 points). Most away league points in a season (40 points). Longest unbeaten league sequence (21 matches - previous record 15). Most consecutive away league games without defeat (11 matches - previously 8). Fewest defeats in a Football League season (8 matches - previous record 9). Most consecutive home league wins (14 matches - previous record 13). Most consecutive away league wins (6 matches - previous record 5). Most league wins in a season (32 matches - previous record 27). Most home league wins in a season (20 matches - previous record 18). Most away league wins in a season (12 matches - previous record 9). Longest league sequence without a draw (29 matches - previous record 22). Longest league sequence without conceding a goal (592 mins - previously 578 mins). Longest away league sequence without conceding a goal (516 mins). Fewest away goals conceded in a Football League season (24 - previously 25). Best goal difference in a Football League season (+39 - previous record +36). Highest position in a Football League division (1st).

    Who scored for Swindon in the 1992-93 Division 1 playoff final against Leicester City?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Hoddle, Maskell, Taylor, Bodin. Hoddle, Maskell, and Taylor put Town 3-0 up before Leicester brought the scores level at 3-3, then Bodin scored a late penalty to send Town into the Premier League.

    Who did took over as manager after Lou Macari?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Ossie Ardiles. Ossie Ardiles managed Town for 106 matches between 1989 and 1991.

    Which team did Swindon beat to gain promotion to the old First Division in 1990, only to be relegated 10 days later due to illegal payments to players?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Sunderland. Town were demoted two divisions but was reduced to one on appeal.

    Who was top scorer for Swindon when they won the Second Division title in 1995-96?Swindon Town Historic Events

      Wayne Allison. Wayne Allsion scored 20 goals (17 league, 3 cup). Steve Finney 16 goals (12,4). Kevin Horlock 16 goals (12,4). Peter Thorne 11 goals (10,1).

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