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It has been in use since the beginning of the 200708 season. [62], During the 1970s the club changed the badge to one referred to as the "ST arrow" or "traffic sign" badge. For 201213 they had a blue and yellow away kit, again controversial as these are the colours of Swindon's close rivals Oxford United. [56] Morfuni appointed Ben Garner as head coach and Ben Chorley as director of football[57] plus Rob Angus ( ex Nationwide Director) appointed as CEO and, on 26 July 2021, the new management announced their first signing, with midfielder Ben Gladwin returning for a fourth spell at Swindon. The club's away kits have only begun to change since the 1990s and the advent of the lucrative replica kit market. The most goals scored by an individual is also held by Morris and Keith East, who have both scored 5 against League opposition (Morris having achieved this in 1926 and 1930). [61] The "Steam Train" badge was in the form of a traditional shield, bisected with the club's name, a GWR steam locomotive (as Swindon is a railway town), a football and with a robin sitting on top. This kit caused controversy among some fans, because it had the sponsors The People printed on the shirts. This rose to 5,950[83] (37.8%)[84] in 200506 and was reported as 7,109 (45.2%)[85] for the 200607 season.[86]. On 23 April 2007, it was announced that option three of the logo vote was the winner of the poll (it can be seen on the far right of the picture). [92] The trust is also currently campaigning with the club for the re-development of the County Ground. In 2008, Swindon Town was taken over by a consortium, fronted by local businessman Andrew Fitton, with plans to clear all club debts by the end of the 200708 season. Swindon Town were placed 5th out of all 92 League clubs,[93] with the report stating , "It's only just over a decade ago that Swindon were a Premier League side, but the past 10 years have been tough going for fans at the County Ground. [82] [66] The nickname is a reference to the former name of the European robin "redbreast". For the 202122 season, they released a checkered gold and green kit. The club maintained a play-off position going into the new year, and were at one point in second place with automatic promotion in their own hands. However, in more recent years 201011 Swindon has rapidly increasing attendances with an 8,400 average attendance for the 201011 season despite relegation. [8] Promotion campaign Manager Lou Macari left in 1989 to take charge of West Ham United with veteran midfielder, and former Argentine international, Ossie Ardiles replacing him. The supporters' trust, TrustSTFC, was established in 2000. Still, many bookmakers had Swindon as one of the favourites for promotion to the Championship going into the 201011 season. Trollope also holds the English Football League Record of most appearances by a player at one club, having played in 770 League games. On 9 June 2020, Swindon were crowned League Two champions on the basis of average points per game, matches in the 201920 season having been suspended from March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. However, the 200809 campaign started badly and Malpas was sacked on 14 November 2008, with David Byrne taking over temporarily. [75], The ground currently contains elements constructed between 1950 and 1995, with the latest addition being the large sponsored stand on the south side. Swindon Town have played their home games in variations on the red and white theme since then, wearing a red shirt with white collars and white or red shorts for much of their history which has led to the team being known as the "Red and White Army". [47], In early July 2021, it emerged that players and staff had not received their June wages,[48] and that the County Ground's owner, Swindon Borough Council, was taking legal action after receiving no rent since April 2020. Swindon fans considered Oxford United to be their main rivals, something that was reciprocated by Oxford fans. [95], Swindon Town has imposed Banning Orders on those supporters who cause disruption, criminal damage or are violent when attending games. [29] MacDonald guided Swindon to the League One play-offs; however, they were knocked out after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Brentford. [97][98] The fighting, involving more than forty supporters, occurred in a busy shopping centre before the game. [5] The team then went on to win the 1970 Anglo-Italian Cup competition in a tournament beset by hooliganism. They were eventually promoted as champions in 1986 with the club achieving a Football League record of 102 points, the second club to score over 100 points in a season, York City having totalled 101 two years earlier. The following year, Swindon were relegated for the second consecutive time and slipped into Division Two. [3][4] As winners of the League Cup, Swindon were assured of a place in their first European competition: the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Paul Sturrock having departed for Plymouth Argyle, the consortium appointed Sturrock-recommended Maurice Malpas manager, and Swindon finished their first season back in League One in 13th, helped by 15-goal signing Simon Cox. Reserves and Academy In the 201415 season, Swindon reached the League One Play-off final again where they lost 40 to Preston[30] after a season in which they were competing for automatic promotion. Known as the "Robins", their home colours are red and white. Their current staff and players can be found on their website.[114]. [1], Swindon Town have been playing at the County Ground since 1896. [120] Central defender Maurice Owen comes second, having played 601 times. They went on to claim victory in the 1990 Second Division play-off final, but were denied promotion into the top-flight after admitting to breaching Football League regulations. They reached Wembley after a record-breaking 55 draw (winning 76 on aggregate) against Sheffield United, the highest-scoring EFL play-off match in history.[34]. [60] The original badge depicted a robin inside a shield with the letters STFC in the four corners, this changed to the "Steam Train" badge which was a coat of arms for the club based heavily on the coat of arms used by the local council.