The days of Swindon Town contending at the top of League One are long gone, as the team has been steadily declining for a number of years.
They have fallen farther down the fourth division in the last three seasons since their 2021 relegation to League Two.
With the Robins battling for relegation against teams like Morecambe and Carlisle United, this season has also been lot less futile.
Ownership problems are mostly to blame for these deficiencies, as Australian entrepreneur Clem Morfuni has led the team even further behind after succeeding Lee Power in 2021.
This has, predictably, raised concerns over Swindon’s future, as the possibility of relegation to the National League the following season grows more likely.
A number of players would probably leave the County Ground in such a situation. In light of this, Football League World has decided to examine players whose contracts expire at the end of the current season.
George Cox
After leaving FC Volendam in the Netherlands, where he obtained a great deal of top flight experience, as well as at Fortuna Sittard, George Cox joined Swindon on a free transfer in the summer.
He has started every game so far this season, but it’s uncertain if the 26-year-old will stick around till the end of the current campaign.
Cox signed a one-year contract that expires in June, and it seems unlikely that Swindon will offer him a new contract if they are demoted.
Paul Glatzel
Former Liverpool youth player Paul Glatzel was a productive forward for the Reds’ academy in his younger years.
After loan appearances at Tranmere Rovers, the 23-year-old signed a permanent 18-month contract with Arne Slot’s squad last January. Although he had an outstanding season with the Robins, he has struggled this season like many of his teammates.
When considering his future, you might feel this is a player Swindon should prioritise for a new deal. However, in football, nothing is ever certain, and Glatzel may also see his future elsewhere.
Grant Hall
Another summer addition, Grant Hall, is most remembered for his five years and 130 games at QPR.
The 33-year-old, who is nearing the twilight of his career, has had a difficult season in League Two.
It is unlikely that Ian Holloway’s team will offer him a new contract after he initially signed a one-year contract; if he keeps performing poorly, a move farther down the English pyramid might be his next course of action.
Nnamdi Ofoborh
Nnamdi Ofoborh has had a difficult career to date, with the midfielder always struggling to secure a starting spot wherever he has gone – not to mention a heart issue was discovered in 2021 which kept him out of action when at Rangers.
In the summer, he signed a new 12-month deal, having impressed former boss Mark Kennedy.
However, this season he has played just over 500 minutes for the Robins, and whether they see enough in him to offer the 25-year-old a new deal remains unclear.
Jake Cain
Another ex-Liverpool player, Jake Cain, signed for Swindon back in January 2023 on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
While he has shown glimpses, the 23-year-old hasn’t been utilised enough and is completely out of favour with Holloway.
This will likely see the Robins’ number 16 depart this summer in search of a new venture.
Jack Bycroft
Jack Bycroft joined Swindon in January 2024 from Southampton and had his contract extended for a further year during the summer.
This season he has shared the goalkeeping duties this season with Norwich City loanee, Daniel Barden.
Having shown a lot of promise in the tiers below League Two, should Swindon get relegated it seems feasible that the keeper will be offered a new deal.
However, if he is deemed a surplus, then Bycroft will depart this coming summer with his contract expiring.
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