Kennedy thanks Swindon Town fans for helping them to victory at Cheltenham

Head coach Mark Kennedy praised Swindon Town’s fans for helping his team get over the line after a 3-2 victory at Cheltenham Town.

Goals from George Cox, Will Wright and Joel McGregor put Town into a commanding position at Whaddon Road before former Swindon Town boss Michael Flynn’s side rallied.

George Miller and Ethon Archer struck for the hosts to set up a grandstand finale with 12 minutes remaining.

But Town held firm to record their first away victory under Kennedy, who was keen to hail the fans for their support throughout.

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— Swindon Town Football Club (@Official_STFC) October 12, 2024

Asked about enjoying the victory with the travelling support, the Dubliner told BBC Radio Wiltshire: “That was quite touching for me and for all the players as well. That was a real moment.

“I am so, so pleased for everybody. The players, the staff, particularly the fans because as a head coach we’re in the background saying ‘we have taken points in seven games and that’s magnificent achievement’.

“Unfortunately we have only won two. People want to see wins, so I was so pleased that our fans got a win and the players get to share it with them and connect.

“Because it’s quite a small ground, I thought there was quite an emotional attachment, a real intimate connection. It was phenomenal.

“Sometimes in football you don’t always see it, you get criticisms and rightly so. But today was a great example of how connected we are as a club, in terms of our fans and our team.

“That was something I’ll never forget and our players talked about in the dressing room. I know it’s something I’ll never forget and a huge, huge thank you because they got us over the line.”

Swindon are now 18^th in League Two, with 11 points from as many games.

Kennedy’s side are back in action at home against Doncaster Rovers at the Nigel Eady County Ground next Saturday (3pm).

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