Swindon manager Holloway cites injury crisis, fears for future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway described himself as a "dead man walking" if the club's poor form continues. Currently sitting 12th in the League Two table, Swindon has lost its last three matches and faces Rochdale on Saturday without a win away this season. Holloway highlighted an overwhelming injury crisis affecting 14 players, which is putting additional pressure on the remaining squad. He expressed the need for more support and stated that the team requires immediate improvements to change their fortunes. Captain Ollie Clarke and several others are among those sidelined, adding to the team's challenges.
- •Swindon Town is 12th in League Two with three wins from eight games.
- •The team is winless in the last three matches.
- •Fourteen players are currently sidelined due to injuries.
- •Holloway calls for immediate changes to improve the team's form.
- •Captain Ollie Clarke is among the injured players ahead of the match against Rochdale.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Swindon's Holloway labels himself dead man walking
- 9:17 AMBBC Football — Swindon's Holloway labels himself dead man walking
"Swindon manager Ian Holloway calls himself a "dead man walking" if the team's form does not turn around.
"Swindon manager Ian Holloway calls himself a "dead man walking" if the team's form does not turn around.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:17 AMSwindon's Holloway labels himself dead man walking
Swindon manager Ian Holloway calls himself a "dead man walking" if the team's form does not turn around.
- BBC FootballOct 2, 2026, 9:17 AMSwindon's Holloway labels himself dead man walking
Swindon manager Ian Holloway calls himself a "dead man walking" if the team's form does not turn around.
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