Swindon Town FC Community Foundation delivers sports coaching, education, health and social inclusion to the Borough of Swindon and its surrounding counties.
Swindon Town Football Club
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BREAKING NEWS:
We are delighted to announce that we have just received full planning permission to build a covered facility at Foundation Park. 🔴⚪️⚽️🎉 #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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An @Official_STFC Number 1 in the making in Group 1 today!
Huge Dives! 🤿🤿🤿
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Love this poster on the back of the Town End @Official_STFC 🔴⚪️⚽️😍 #ProudToBeSwindon @BBCThisCountry @KerryAndKurtan @Itsmygameblog @wtafthiscountry
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We are humbled and incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded EFL Community Club of the Season for League Two!
This achievement is testament to the hard work of our staff and volunteers, so thank you everyone of you!
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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BREAKING NEWS:
We can confirm that @STFCfoundation will not be signing for Charlton.
We are #ProudToBeSwindon 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌
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It was 30 years ago today that our Head of Foundation joined @Official_STFC as a full-time young professional.
Jon has played an instrumental role in driving the Community Foundation forward since taking on the role back in 1996.
Today we celebrate this special anniversary, and thank Jon for his hard work, dedication and commitment over the 30 years.
🔴⚪️⚽️🎉 #ProudToBeSwindon @EFLTrust @PFA
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Don’t you know pump it up, THE REDS ARE GOING UP 🔴⚪️🏆#PartyAtThePark #FoundationPark
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Covered Facility Update:
We are delighted to announce that we have now reached our fundraising total of just over £1,000,000 to be able to proceed with building the Covered Facility at Foundation Park.
🔴⚪️⚽️🙌 #ProudToBeSwindon
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With the cover now being put on the wooden frame, we're delighted to announce our new facility will be the Nigel Eady Training Centre, in honour of his legacy contributions to Foundation Park.
Full Story here 👉stfcfoundation.com/news/nige…
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BREAKING NEWS:
With great pride, we are immensely happy to announce that today we broke ground on the site of our new facility!!!
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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BREAKING NEWS:
When lockdown measures are released, the government guidelines may advise face masks to be worn in some situations.
Who wants us to produce a Swindon Town FC face mask that doubles up as a a winter snood? 🔴⚪️⚽️👍 #ProudToBeSwindon #KickOutCovidWithSTFC
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Today our very own Head of Foundation, Jon Holloway, is being presented with an award from the PFA in celebration of his 30 years of dedicated service to Swindon Town Football Club and the Swindon Community.
He is being presented this award on the pitch before the match against Wimbledon today by PFA Community Liaison Executive Dave Palmer and PFA Player Services Executive, and former Swindon player Paul Allen.
Congratulations Jon, and thank you for everything you've done for Swindon.
🔴⚪⚽ #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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BREAKING NEWS: @STFITC have secured £1 Million pounds of funding from the @premierleague @FA towards the building of our new Community Club Hub facility. @FootballFoundtn @SwindonCouncil 🔴⚪️⚽️stfitc.co.uk/?p=6594
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Congratulations to @yates_jerry on receiving our @PFA Community Champion award for this season.
Huge thanks 🙌 to Jerry for his support with our community projects and programmes. 🔴⚪️⚽️🏆👍
@Official_STFC @EFLTrust @PLCommunities
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We were delighted to receive the @EFL League 2 Project of the Season award at the Houses of Parliament event this afternoon.
We are extremely proud @Official_STFC to deliver the ‘Project Me’ programme in partnership with Barnardo’s. 🏆🔴⚪️
#WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon
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BREAKING NEWS:
We are very excited to announce that we have now formally submitted a planning application to build a covered sports facility at Foundation Park.
This facility would be another fantastic addition to the sporting hub at Foundation Park 🔴⚪⚽
#ProudToBeSwindon
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Huge thanks 🙌 to @dandesignsgb who has turned this great celebration @Official_STFC into a print and sent a copy to mark the special occasion.
🔴⚪️⚽️🏆 #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter @swindondowns @DSActive @kylewalker2
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We have secured planning permission to create a state of the art facility to serve the people of Swindon! Proud to be Swindon 🔴⚪️⚽️
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We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £250,000 from the @premierleague, @FA, and @DCMS @FootballFoundtn towards the construction of our new Indoor Sports Facility! 😃
Read the full story here:
stfcfoundation.com/news/foot…
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Richie Wellens- we are proud to sing your name, Swindon Town are going up again 🏆🔴⚪️⚽️🎉🍾@Official_STFC @RichieWe11ens
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A new painting has been commissioned for Foundation Park 🔴⚪️⚽️😁🙌 #ProudToBeSwindon @broadbent_tom
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Did anyone else see this encounter between @KyleWalker2 and one of our DS Active participants on Friday? Thanks to @40ssweetheart for this image, anyone else closer in the Don manage to get a picture of this amazing moment? 🔴⚪️⚽️
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We’ve only gone and won it!! 🏆🔴⚪️⚽️
#ProudToBeSwindon #Champions
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THEY’RE IN THE FINAL!🏆
Our INCREDIBLE U16’s have made the Gothia Cup Final! After a gruelling 3 game day, the STFC ‘Reds’ won their semi-final on penalties against Norwegian side, Ullensaker Kisa!🇳🇴
The stature of this achievement cannot be undermined. 111 teams from all across the globe began their journey last week at the largest youth football tournament in the world, and the last two standing are STFC ‘Red’ & AFC Eskilstuna 🌍🇸🇪
A special day for all of our players. They’ve now relishing the experience of playing in Gamla Ullevi Stadium, in front of anticipated crowd of 5000!
#WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon 🔴⚪️
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Thank-you to everyone inside the County Ground this evening for giving our @Official_STFC Super Robins Mental Health team a night to remember!
The atmosphere and memories you have created for us all are incredible ⚽️❤️
#WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon
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We are delighted that @Official_STFC @STFCfoundation has been recognised as @EFL ‘Community Project of the Season’ 🎉🔴⚪️⚽️
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
Three #EFL Clubs have been commended for their delivery of outstanding community projects by being recognised with the ‘Community Project of the Season’ award. 👏
#EFLWeekofAction | @EFLTrust
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From Foundation Park, to the Nigel Eady Training Centre to the purchase of the County Ground, we are eternally grateful for Nigel's contribution to football in Swindon.
Twelve years ago Nigel passed away, but his legacy lives on in the buildings that carry his name, and those who tell his story.
🔴⚪⚽ #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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So... anyone else excited about the first @Official_STFC home game of the season tomorrow or is it just us?
🔴⚪⚽ #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the tragic passing of our young goalkeeper Rhiannon Brown. Rhiannon will never be forgotten. Fly high Rhi 🔴⚪️⚽️❤️
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Here’s the moment Brad presented the @dandesignsgb print to our @Official_STFC @DSActive player.
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It was great to meet the new @Official_STFC Manager today and show him around Foundation Park.
The manager spoke passionately about the importance of community engagement and we look forward to working with him this season. 🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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We have teamed up with @SwindonCouncil to deliver vital food parcels to those who are vulnerable and in self isolation in Swindon❤️⚪️❤️@Official_STFC @EFL @EFLTrust
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter 🔴⚪️⚽️👍
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RIP Macca
A Swindon Town Legend 🔴⚪️
Our thoughts are with Alan's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
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UPDATE:
Can we sincerely thank everyone who shared the post last night to the bike being stolen at Foundation Park. @Official_STFC
We have been given the same name by several people and the police are now dealing with this situation.
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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Thank you Clive for 23 years of dedication and commitment to improving people’s lives. 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌 #ProudToBeSwindon @Official_STFC @EFLTrust facebook.com/106173372800900…
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Another heart warming moment ❤️when the children of @RodbourneCheney loved the singing sensation Udoka Godwin-Malife @udooka11 🎤 . It’s wonderful seeing the @Official_STFC players inspiring the next generation. 🔴⚪️⚽️
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Congratulations to @BurtonAlbionCT on winning the @EFL Community Project of the Season. 🎉
@STFCfoundation @Official_STFC are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for this award. 🔴⚪️⚽️🏆
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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Happy 50th Birthday to our great friend and colleague Shane Hewlett. 🎂🎉
We are sure that Shane wouldn’t choose a better place than the @Official_STFC - the home of football, to celebrate his big day with friends and family. Shane continues to live and breathe everything Swindon Town and is a brilliant role model to his players and our coaching staff, still delivering every coaching session with the energy and enthusiasm of a twenty-year-old.
Have a great day Shane from Jon and everyone at STFC Community Foundation. 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌
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Terrible news to learn of the death of former Town player, Joey Beauchamp at the age of 50.
Joey was a kind guy who just wanted to play for his home town club. ⚽️
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joey's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. 🙏⚽️
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Everyone pitching in to clear the County Ground pitch! Get down to the County Ground and help your team. #ProudtobeSwindon 🔴⚪️⚽️❄️☃️
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We are extremely proud and privileged to collect the @EFL Community Club of the Season award at the House of Commons this afternoon. 🏆
This award is in recognition of the fantastic work our staff and volunteers put in day in, day out, delivering our community projects and programmes @Official_STFC .
Thank you to Wendy and Howard for representing our wonderful participants and Kirsteen as Chair of our Trustees. 🔴⚪️⚽️
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It was great that we had a visit today from the new @Official_STFC manager Mark Kennedy, who spoke passionately about community engagement and connecting with the fans and local community.
We look forward to supporting Mark and the team, in what everyone hopes will be a successful season. 🔴⚪️⚽️👍
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We just want to wish our friends from the south coast all the best in tonight’s playoff semi final. ⚽️😉#PlayUpPompey
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Today marks the 21st Birthday of our young goalkeeper
Rhiannon Brown. Rhiannon will never be forgotten. Fly high Rhi 🔴⚪️⚽️❤️
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It was a very special afternoon receiving the @efl Community Club of the Season Award at the Houses of Parliament with @Official_STFC @bobbyang73 @WiltsWildlife @EFLTrust @JustinTomlinson 🔴⚪️⚽️🏆 #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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On the eve of the official Grand Opening of Foundation Park. Can we take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every person who has played their part in supporting our Community Foundation to get to this momentous occasion. 🔴⚪⚽🙌🎉 #FoundationPark #ProudToBeSwindon
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BREAKING NEWS:
Tomorrow will be a momentous day in the history of Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust.
We will be announcing a major occasion that we have been working towards for many years.
Watch this space! 🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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It's difficult to find the words to describe how amazing it feels to finally be running sessions in the Nigel Eady Training Centre 😶🥰
We can't wait to open it up fully to the public next month!
🔴⚪⚽ #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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It's not every day that @chazaustin10 turns up whilst you're having lunch... 🤩
What an incredible surprise for our Holiday Course today when he came over for a Q+A with the participants.
Thank you so much Charlie!
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It is with a heavy heart that we write this post to inform you that Chris Kirkland sadly passed away this morning.
Our thoughts and love are with Maureen and all of Chris’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Thank you for everything Sir. ❤️⚽️
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Five years ago today we tragically lost our young goalkeeper Rhiannon Brown. Our thoughts our with Rhi’s family and friends, you will never be forgotten. Fly high Rhi 🔴⚪️⚽️❤️
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On the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Nigel Eady, we pay tribute to the wonderful support that we have received from the Nigel Eady Trust in building Foundation Park @Official_STFC 🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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Today marks the 4th anniversary of the tragic passing of our young goalkeeper Rhiannon Brown.
Our thoughts are with Rhiannon’s family and friends. Rhiannon will never be forgotten.
Fly high Rhi 🔴⚪️⚽️❤️
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6 years ago today we lost our very special young goalkeeper Rhiannon Brown. 🔴⚪️⚽️
Fly high Rhi ❤️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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An incredible night @Official_STFC my son was beside himself to be on the pitch at halftime. @kylewalker2 thanks for the recognition he’s thrilled
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Champions of Europe!! 🇧🇪🏆⚽️🎉
It’s been a triple triumph for our girls teams in Belgium today, with the U13’s winning their age group and our two U17 teams meeting each other in the grand final.
Our players have been fantastic representing @Official_STFC and it’s brilliant the trophies are coming home!🏆🔴⚪️⚽️
#ProudToBeSwindon
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It was a momentous day in the history of Swindon Town FC Community Foundation with the ribbon being cut on ‘Foundation Park’. @Official_STFC
🔴⚪️⚽️🎉 #WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon
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We're UNBELIEVABLY proud to show this preview of our upcoming covered sports pitch, and (very exciting!) to announce the name of the new facility!
Ladies and Gentlemen we are very pleased to present to you...
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We are immensely proud to announce the name of our new facility. We believe ‘Foundation Park’ delivers the message that we are here to serve our community and offer the literal foundation to engage, inspire, and achieve a healthier and more active community.
#WherePeopleMatter ⚽️
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7 years ago today we tragically lost our young goalkeeper Rhiannon Brown.
Although no longer with us, Rhiannon will never be forgotten.
Fly high Rhi ❤️🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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We are moving in!! 🔴⚪️⚽️🔑 Huge thanks to site manager Dean Barnett and @Beard_Construct for delivering a fantastic building that we are very proud to call our new home. #BestChristmasPresentEver #FoundationPark
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#STFC are heartbroken to learn the tragic news of the passing of Steve Finney at the age of 48.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP 🔴⚪️❤️
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Stolen Bike Update:
Huge Thanks to Marcus Moore from Oakley Tree Services who very kindly offered to replace the bike that was recently stolen and allow our young player Ben to be back mobile. 🙌
Thanks also to Mitchell Cylces who offered the bike at a reduced price. 🔴⚪️⚽️👍
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Hannah joined us as a 5 year old on our Mini Foundation sessions and today as an 18 year old, Hannah scores the winning goal and lifts the Cup 🏆🔴⚪️⚽️
Congratulations Hannah, your hard work and dedication has paid off and we are very proud of you and your team mates. ⚽️🙌🏆
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It’s lovely to spend the evening celebrating the @EFL Community Club of the Season at the Awards dinner in London. 🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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All jokes aside 😅
We would like to offer our sincere congratulations to one of the STFC Community Foundation's Ambassadors, @broadbent_tom, for officially cementing himself as a club legend yesterday.
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A PROCLAMATION FROM KING JERALD
Can you believe that King Jerald himself, @yates_jerry, came up to us completely on his own and asked us to record this message? 😉👍⚽️
To book your place on our half-term holiday course, head to:
officialsoccerschools.co.uk/…
@Official_STFC
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We'd like to wish Clem safe travels as he heads back to Australia today!
In a short space of time, the energy and atmosphere around this club has been transformed, so thank you, travel safe, and we look forward to seeing you back at the CG in December!
🔴⚪⚽🇦🇺 #ProudToBeSwindon
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We love 😍 our new signature pieces that went up today at Foundation Park 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌 @Official_STFC
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Good luck and safe travels to our coach Mitch who is flying out to Australia today. 🇦🇺
The great news is that Mitch will be returning to his full time position with @STFCfoundation in September.
Enjoy the wonderful experience Mitch, and stay safe. 🔴⚪️🌎👍#WherePeopleMatter
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WHAT AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT FOR OUR U17s!
The result didn’t go our way, but to make it to the final of the biggest youth competition in the world, speak so much to the talent and hard work of our players.
Congratulations boys, and hold your head up high!
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@Official_STFC have been named Community Club of the Season for League Two, as part of the 2024 EFL Awards!
This is in recognition of STFC Community Foundation’s exceptional work in the community.
The Foundation’s work will be recognised at a ceremony at the House of Commons this afternoon.
Read more here: stfcfoundation.com/news/club…
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The staff have been very busy moving everything in to the new building but it has been difficult getting Shane away from his new desk!! 🔴⚪️⚽️😍
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The statue has arrived!
On Saturday, we will be officially unveiling the John Trollope statue at Foundation Park.
The ceremony will begin at 1:30pm, with supporters encouraged to arrive by 1:15pm, wearing STFC shirts & scarves.
We look forward to welcoming you to share this special moment for John & his family.
#WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon 🔴⚪️
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It was a very special evening for our @Official_STFC DS Active team showcasing their skills at half time.
Thanks to the @BristolDS1 team for joining us tonight and for the Swindon fans for giving our players a great reception. @DSActive 🏆⚽️
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We have received some fantastic news that one of our talented players Amelie has been selected to represent Wales 🏴 U16’s against Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 on Tuesday.
Good Luck and well done Amelie, we are all very proud of you and this achievement. 🔴⚪️⚽️👍
#ProudToBeSwindon
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BREAKING NEWS!
We are very excited to announce a proposal to develop the disused bowls club at Foundation Park.
We would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes to complete the online questionnaire:
app.stfcfoundation.com/consu…
#WherePeopleMatter #ProudToBeSwindon 🔴⚪️
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U15’s crowned Champions 🏆🥇🎉
It has been Super Sunday at the Barcelona Copa Jordi Cup, with the U15’s being crowned champions and the U17’s finishing 2nd and 3rd.
Congratulations to all the players and coaches on a hugely successful tournament. 🏆🇪🇸🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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It was brilliant to find a great use for the 200 Easter Eggs that we had bought for our @Official_STFC Easter Development courses.
A small show of our admiration and appreciation to the frontline staff @GWH_NHS ❤️@EFLTrust facebook.com/15050340597331…
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It’s been an exciting week seeing the pitch being laid inside the new Covered Facility. 😍
Just a few more weeks left before completion handover!! 🔴⚪️⚽️👍#ProudToBeSwindon @FootballFoundtn
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This remembrance Sunday we take time to remember the @Official_STFC players who lost their lives whilst serving in the World Wars, as well as all those who have lost their lives in conflict.
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#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem #remembranceday
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A huge good luck to @OfficialSTFC @TrustSTFC and all Swindon Town supporters this evening, when @SwindonCouncil cabinet will vote on selling the ground. 🤞🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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It was a very special evening to see over 100 of our @Official_STFC Girls Centre of Excellence players participate in the banner and flag parade for the England @Lionesses 🔴⚪️⚽️🏴🦁🦁🦁
#ProudToBeSwindon #ProudToBeEngland
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CHAMPIONS!! 🏆🇪🇸⚽️
Our @Official_STFC U16’s Girls have been crowned Champions of the Barcelona Costa Brava Cup 2023🏆🇪🇸 with our U14’s achieving a 4th place finish.
Huge congratulations 🎉 to all the players and staff on bringing the trophies home!!
What made this extra special is the U16’s were also awarded the Fair Play Trophy 🏆 which optimised their superb behaviour and attitude throughout the tournament. 🔴⚪️⚽️🙌
#ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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It has been another special day at ‘Foundation Park’ with the installation of our new bespoke clock ⏰. Huge thanks to Richard Deacon of Deacon Jewellers Old Town who have kindly supplied the new Icon of Foundation Park.
#ProudToBeSwindon 🔴⚪️⚽️👍 @Official_STFC
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Today we were very lucky to have @Official_STFC Superstar Charlie Austin come along to chat to our holiday course participants!
Thanks so much to @ChazAustin10 for giving up your time, the kids all loved it!
🔴⚪⚽ #ProudToBeSwindon #WherePeopleMatter
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We are deeply saddened to report that this lowlife came onto Foundation Park today at 14.21 and stole the bike of a young player. Please share this post in the hope that someone recognises him or his clothing. Call 07966305320 if you have any information. @Official_STFC
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Last Week we were very pleased to present @lewismward with the @PFA Community Champion award for the 2021/22 Season! Thank you so much to Lewis for his support with our community projects this season, and good luck for the upcoming playoff matches!
🔴⚪️⚽️ #ProudToBeSwindon
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