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Rake The Moon
How coffee with The Moonraker played a part in Ian Holloway's fresh outlook
Season 2, Ep. 7
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Andrew Hawes and Sam Morshead return to look back on a busy week at Swindon Town.
On the agenda:
- What's up with Ian? Sam explains how Holloway took it on himself to understand how to better engage with the community
- We discuss what goes into relationships between the local press and key figures at the clubs they cover
- Last reflections on a transfer window... and what was behind Aaron Drinan's new deal
- Away daze: can Swindon recreate their home form on the road?
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