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Swindon Town goalkeeper Connor Ripley has signed a two-year contract at the League Two club.

The 32-year-old made 14 appearances for the Robins after moving from Port Vale in February on a deal until the end of the season.

He has played over 300 games in the EFL during his career, including spells at Morecambe, Preston North End, Accrington Stanley and Oldham Athletic.

"I'm excited for what's ahead and fully focused on helping this club push forward," Ripley told the club website., external

Swindon also confirmed that Jack Bycroft, 23, who was the first-choice keeper until Ripley's arrival, "is exploring opportunities with alternative clubs for the upcoming season".

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Swindon have signed midfielder Joe Snowdon on a one-year deal following his release from Leeds United.

The 20-year-old played 12 games for the Whites' Under-21 squad in the Premier League 2 last season, scoring four goals, but did not make a first-team appearance.

Snowdon began his career in Manchester City's academy, before joining Leeds in 2020.

"Ian [Holloway] rang me a bit out of the blue, I was really taken aback by how he spoke. He made me feel welcome even before I got here and made me feel part of his plans and that's the reason why I'm here," he told BBC Radio Wiltshire.

"That's why I've come here, I want to play football in a first team and prove to others that I can do it."

Snowdon is the Robins' fourth signing this summer, following midfielder Darren Oldaker, forward Tom Nichols and midfielder James Ball.

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Swindon Town have signed central defender Filozofe Mabete following the expiry of his contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 20-year-old made 15 appearances for Wolves' under-21 side last season and moves to the County Ground on a two-year deal.

"When I spoke to Ian Holloway, he made my decision so easy, I knew from that first conversation, Swindon was my next home," Mabete told Swindon's club website., external

Mabete has represented England and DR Congo at youth level and becomes Swindon's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

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Swindon Town forward Aaron Drinan has signed a new two-year contract with the League Two club.

The 27-year-old joined Swindon from Leyton Orient in February 2024, and has scored seven goals in 51 appearances since his move to the County Ground.

Drinan began his career at League of Ireland side Cork City before joining Ipswich Town in 2018 where he scored once in 24 appearances and was sent out on loan to Sutton United, Waterford, and Ayr United.

The Irishman joined Orient in 2021 and was part of their League Two title-winning side in the 2022–23 season.

"I'm really pleased to be extending my stay at Swindon. I've enjoyed every minute here, and I believe we're building something special," he told the club website, external.

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Swindon have confirmed the signing of prolific non-league striker Jake Tabor, handing him his first professional contract.

Tabor, 22, brought himself to the attention of clubs higher up the pyramid by scoring 127 goals in 91 appearances over the past two seasons for Combined Counties League Premier Division North side Amersham Town.

He has also played for part-time teams Rayners Lane, Northwood, and Harpenden and his record in non-league has seen him compared to the likes of outgoing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and Charlie Austin.

Tabor said: "It's absolutely amazing to sign my first deal, something I never thought would happen, especially at 22 years old. It's a dream come true."

He added: "To have Ian Holloway as the manager, an ex-Premier League manager, it's special.

"I've worked hard at Amersham, and now it's time to prove myself in League Two. I'm ready for the challenge. Amersham was a really great opportunity to play men's football week in, week out.

"It's now time to prove myself at this next level."

Tabor is Swindon's sixth signing of the summer, joining striker Tom Nichols, midfielders Darren Oldaker, James Ball and Joe Snowdon, and defender Filozofe Mabete.

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Goalkeeper Lewis Ward has joined Swindon Town for a third time.

The 28-year-old returns to the League Two club on a one-year deal after leaving AFC Wimbledon at the end of last season.

Ward played 19 times for the Robins in the 2021-22 season and made eight appearances in a six-month stay a year later.

He played in four EFL Trophy games for the Dons last season and counts Exeter City, Portsmouth, Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers among his former clubs.

He will bring competition to Connor Ripley for the starting spot in goal.

"I'm looking forward to being back," Ward told the club website., external "The opportunity just felt right to return.

"I had really good conversations with Steve Mildenhall (Swindon goalkeeping coach) over the off-season, came back in training with the group, and from the first conversation with the manager (Ian Holloway), everything just seemed to fit together.

"The manager and Steve played a huge part in my reason to return to the club; everything we've discussed is everything I wanted to hear."

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Swindon have signed defender Finley Munroe on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

The 20-year-old has represented Villa's Under-21 squad in the EFL Trophy and made two first-team appearances, coming on as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League and Premier League.

He becomes Swindon's eighth summer signing, having spent last season on loan at Spanish fourth tier side Real Union, where he played 27 games.

"I'm ready to give everything I've got. I want to learn, improve, and help the team push towards the top end of the table," Munroe said.

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Swindon Town have re-signed winger Billy Bodin on a one-year deal, 13 years after he left the club, following the termination of his contract at Burton Albion.

The 33-year-old came through the Robins' academy from the age of 12 and made 16 appearances, scoring three goals, between 2010 and 2012.

Bodin has played more than 400 games in English football and had been at Burton since the summer of 2024.

"It feels amazing to come back to where it all began. Swindon is a club that means a lot to me, and I'm really excited to get started and play in front of the fans again," he said.

"This club has a huge place in my heart, and that was a big factor in returning, but the manager was a big part of rejoining too.

"The way he wanted me to play, my role in the team, is something that excited me and my reason why I wanted to join."

Bodin is the son of former Swindon left-back and caretaker manager Paul Bodin and won one cap for Wales in 2018.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at Reading, scoring twice in 16 games.

He has also played for Oxford United, Bristol Rovers, Torquay United, Preston, Crewe and Northampton during his career.

He is Swindon's ninth signing of the summer.

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Swindon Town have brought in Thomas Wilson-Brown on a season-long loan from Leicester City.

Wilson-Brown, 20, has played for the Foxes Under-21 team, but is yet to appear for the first-team.

He spent the second half of last season on loan with Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.

He is the 10th summer arrival at the County Ground as Swindon look to improve on last season's 12th place.

"With ambitions of pushing for promotion, this is a fantastic opportunity," Wilson-Brown told the club's website.