Ian Holloway is planning a major tactical change for Swindon Town's away games after another heavy defeat on the road. The Robins were beaten 4-0 at York City on Saturday, their second loss by that scoreline in five League Two matches.
Swindon sit ninth in League Two with 10 points from six games, but their recent form shows a clear split. They have won their last two home games at the County Ground but lost their last two away, including the 3-0 reverse at Oldham. The sequence of results reads LLWWL.
Holloway's new plan
The manager admitted he is 'looking at everything' to bridge the gap between home and away performances. His initial plan this season was to press teams high and defend aggressively, a style that brought goals in wins over Cheltenham and Port Vale. But opponents like York and Oldham have exploited the openness it creates when Swindon travel.
"We're having a new plan away from home," Holloway said. "And you could say I should have been doing that anyway." He acknowledged the shift goes against his natural instincts. "I don't like sitting in. I don't think it suits us, but we're going to have to."
The immediate focus turns to this weekend's trip to Salford City. Holloway must also manage squad issues, with an injury to Millard and Clark facing internal discipline after 'letting teammates down'. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page. The manager's challenge is to find a formula that brings the same fight shown in wins over Colchester and Port Vale to venues across the league.
The original report is at Swindon Advertiser
