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Swindon fans hit back at Ian Holloway’s comments on protests towards owner Clem Morfuni

Swindon Town fans hit back at Ian Holloway’s comments on supporters’ protests towards the current owner Clem Morfuni on Saturday.

The fans’ discontent stems from years of perceived mismanagement and a lack of transparency under Morfuni’s ownership, which began in July 2021.

This has been exacerbated by the club’s dismal performance on the pitch, with Swindon currently facing the threat of relegation from League Two, a situation that has not been seen at the Robins since the 1920s when the fourth tier was established.

Ian Holloway was appointment in October is hoped to be a potential turning point, but his tenure had only seen one league win in seven games, before they went and beat Grimsby 3-1 in what was Ian Holloway’s 1,000 game as a manager.

In recent weeks, we saw a controversial interaction with fans following a defeat to Bradford. See more on that HERE.

The protests have been organised under groups like the Spirit of ’69 and the Swindon Town Supporters Trust, both calling for Morfuni to sell the club to new ownership that could restore trust, pride, and success to Swindon Town.

These groups have planned peaceful protests, with significant online and offline support, aiming to pressure Morfuni into considering offers for the club.

The fans’ actions are not just about recent performance but reflect a long-standing frustration with the club’s management and financial dealings, including issues like late payments to HMRC and the transfer of club shares without proper disclosure.

Morfuni has responded to these criticisms by acknowledging the feedback but not fully agreeing with the points raised by the fans, emphasising his commitment to improving the club and expressing openness to meeting with fan groups while maintaining that he would consider selling if a serious offer with proof of funds were presented.

However, fans remain skeptical, as seen in the protests and the vocal outcry on social media, where they continue to demand accountability and change.

He said to BBC Radio Wiltshire: “I’m asking anybody who enjoyed what they saw today to please come back. If you’re not enjoying it then do me a favour. You’ve got a choice, and I think that’s fair.

“If you don’t like me, and you don’t like the club, then don’t come then, I believe I’ll get thousands who will, and those are the ones I want.

“And if you’re going to try and convince someone else by giving them a free hat then I think you’re an absolute load of nonsense.

“It was cold today, how many are real? I wasn’t going to mention it, but if you get a free hat and it’s cold you’re going to wear it, aren’t you?

“I might buy my own hats for everybody and say ‘put that on you’re an Ian Holloway supporter, thanks ever so much’… absolute nonsense, I don’t understand.”

As mentioned, Swindon fans hit back at Ian Holloway’s comments on protests towards owner Clem Morfuni…

@SN1Insider: It’s impossible to have a more dislikable #stfc manager than John Sheridan. Ian Holloway: hold my beer

@JMoneyBadBoy: He just doesn’t need to go there. It’s not about him. Atmosphere was superb today.

@jhowes17: The guy thought Oyston was a good bloke, he backed the wrong horse at Grimsby: the majority shareholder inviting the investment of a convicted fraudster whilst the chairman defended his crimes as ok because the only victims were banks.

@CamJones_97: Yeah those fans fans spent weeks organising a protest and making banners, and marched through town all for a free hat (most of which were bought beforehand and not free) 🤥🤡

@MarcHiett: What an absolute 🔔. He’s clearly so self indulgent to it all. Seriously, get out of my club (and yes, if he wants to meet me that’s fine). I won’t hide behind my social media profile….that goes for the senior (ha) management at the club,

@CamelSaunders: Who fuckin agreed with him? , hear it in the background , that his new little side kick jobsworth media lad! Tbf to the lad does do good job with coverage of the youth team games on you tube, give him that

@Mike44939870: I paid my own money towards the hat Mr holloway thanks. He’s just as bad as the people up top. Keep your mouth shut and focus on keeping us in the efl. The arrogance of the man is embarrassing. #ClemItsTime

@rachw101: Just heard this. WOW the arrogance. It’s our club. How dare they

@RedsssSeaside: Making friends and influencing people. Fucking hell, what a bellend. #ClemItsTime 🍊

@SN1Insider: And that’s why I asked if you questioned him in the pre match presser @acklamjoe Grow a pair!

@STFC_MACKEM: This is very misguided by Ian, it’s anything but “absolute nonsense “! What would he know about what’s been happening at SN1, and the genuine fears of relegation from the football league during this latest decline? Disappointing.

@freddiecopter: The fact that he ‘don’t understand’ is all on him – it doesn’t say anything about the protesters or the righteousness of their protest. Perhaps he should make more of an effort to ‘understand’ the recent history of our club if he wants to comment on any of this. Frigging clown.

@terrysilvester: Absolutely clueless

@JoshBarclay9: The guy is clueless he is a master of turning people against him.

@CGregular: 12min45 in he says he’s only going to talk about football. Less than a minute later he’s spouting nonsense about something that has nothing to do with him. Keep us in the EFL this season and then move on Holloway.

@annomonom: Genuinely disgusting after all the effort involved. @SamMorshead_ he has no love for this fan base and why would he after rovers. Re. Picking your battles. Last month he also said this club has the best set up and structure he’s ever had at a club.

@LondonCrooner: For the record Hollowhead I paid for my hat …… just you concentrate on winning football matches and spend less time moaning about the fans who backed that team for 90 mins today! #stfc

@Sawf74: The bloke is an ignorant bell end. We are sick of people arriving off the Morphoney carousel telling us we are dumb. We’ve had years of this shit

@RichardSTFC94: So we finally have a good performance and fans a little happier and trying to get change and he has to go out attacking us, again ruining it for fuck sake. Focus on the football! Our club is on its knees and we want it back!

@Jimmurphy1975: Travelled 2hrs to join protest and not the game Mr Holloway. Paid for the hats for myself and 9 family members. The fact you think it’s nonsense is why you should not be our manager!

@Tays85: What a shame he is choosing to go down this route.

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