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@Michael_Benke

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Former pub landlord, journalist, American Football player (sort of). Current Swindon Town fan

Swindon, England
Joined November 2012
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
10 days
Just got home and still sick at the result. For me, this is on the players. Stupidly thought the job was done. In hindsight, this is a nuts celebration with so long of added time still to play. So frustrating #stfc
@timofthetown
Tim of the Town
10 days
This photo reel is now a bit painful to look at. This ground is cursed I tell you! #stfc
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
17 days
We played okay (goal aside) and created chances up until the subs but they didn't work. Maybe don't have them wait for five mins to come on and stop putting Clarke in defence. Draw a fair result frustratingly. That said, 2 weeks running when time wasting has been rewarded #stfc
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
17 days
Bossed the first half but again switch off just before the break. So frustrating #stfc
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
18 days
No surprises but again, another EFL club hemorrhaging cash. I'm certainly not defending Clem but he really is just a symptom of a bigger problem in the game. It's hard to see how so many clubs can realistically stay professional in the current environment without change #STFC
@KieranMaguire
Kieran Maguire
18 days
Swindon Town lost over £2.5 million in 2024/25 taking total losses over the years to almost £17 million. The club is propped up by owner loans exceeding £10 million.
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
24 days
Another frustrating Sat (compounded by the ref rewarding time wasting) where we were punished for a poor first hour. At least we have a week to get rested and some proper training in. IH must start playing our best players in their best positions from now on though #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
28 days
So Lockyer should be banned for our game. And for most of the season looking at that. Awful #STFC
@Mcgoo_84
McGoo
28 days
Oh my god!! That is disgusting on Drummond. The most blatant of deliberate elbows I’ve ever seen. #oafc
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
28 days
So much better after HT. Massive results here and elsewhere. Couldn't make it but the #STFC fans sounded brilliant. I get why he's been at the back but Clarke is much better in the middle, tonight shows why. The run of midweek games is done and we're in a good place. Lovely stuff
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
Yeah, that wasn't very good at all. Selection was wrong (Drinan should not have done another full 90), the injuries at the back starting to tell and ran out of ideas up front. Frustrating after the last few weeks. It's clear more of the Jan signings need to start on Tuesday #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
It was soft as you like but that was a headbutt on Ripley. Nuts the ref did nothing. We got better as the half went on but have to be sharper at the back. We easily have what it takes to win here though #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
Not our strongest 11 for sure but reckon it's a line up with two, on paper at least, tougher games next week. Don't think this will be a thriller but don't care if we win
@Official_STFC
Swindon Town Football Club
1 month
Here's how #STFC line-up to face Shrewsbury this afternoon:
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
Another 'got the job done' performance which is all we need. Kirkman was great but a tackling masterclass from McGregor gets my motm. Up top, we look so exciting. Hoilett obviously a cut above but Holman is a hell of a prospect. Things looking lovely tonight #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
A really good win. Oldham were a physical side so we had to work hard. Always nice to get goals from different players and Hoilett looked class. Only slight concern was the relatively low attendance - hope that starts to pick up but overall a great afternoon #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
1 month
I know it's fashionable to slate this team at every opportunity but worth considering they're in the middle of a grueling run, barely training and will have sleeping patterns all over the place. We won and are firmly in contention. Everyone would have taken this in August #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
2 months
We gave Salford that with the first half performance but weren't bad in the second and the new signings look like they have a lot to offer. This team is much better than that so not losing sleep over it. Have fun with a free hit on Tuesday and then come back at it v Bromley #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
2 months
We regularly start quite well but so often, half the team switch off around the 15/20 min mark. Against poorer teams we can get away with it but won't against the top ones as today shows. Something which needs addressing long term. Full effort needed 2nd half today #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
2 months
Really hope this all stands because that was a cracking performance, especially 2nd half. Wright especially was brilliant. Slightly different circumstances but Shrews were finded for an ineligible player earlier this year so if we've messed up, hopefully something similar #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
2 months
Annoying but not really a surprise. Challenge now is that us and/or Salford have a midweek game every game before the 4th round
@Official_STFC
Swindon Town Football Club
2 months
Tomorrow's Emirates FA Cup fixture against Salford has been postponed following a pitch inspection.
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
3 months
Great win, and a superb 2nd half performance given the injuries. Drinan's easily the best forward in this league, not just with the goals (it's defo his, sorry Joel) but his work rate makes every long ball a threat. Full credit to Holloway for what he's done with this team #STFC
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
3 months
Without knowing details, it's hard to know if 7 games is harsh or not (seems ludicrous). However, for them to impose the ban just before the Christmas run of games is abysmal, made worse by how poor the decisions for Drinan's red were. The ineptness of @EFL is wild #stfc
@Official_STFC
Swindon Town Football Club
3 months
Club Statement: Ollie Clarke
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@Michael_Benke
Michael Benke
3 months
We never needed to get out of 3rd gear to win comfortably. Fun away day smashing Rovers and lovely bit of karma seeing Clarke off. Fully agree with Holloway the red for Drinan was a disgrace, neither should be yellows. Lovely old day though #STFC
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