With the stakes high, Swindon take a risky gamble

Coach of the Under 18s, he won seven trophies in two years, playing a pivotal role in the development of future England international Mason Mount.

Morris would next gain invaluable experience working as a number 2 for Frank Lampard at Derby County and Chelsea. This demonstrates the glowing reputation Morris boasts amongst the elite in football. Moreover, the 44-yearold will be able to deliver the top rate techniques deployed at the highest level of the game.

In addition Morris’ pedigree and long list of contacts could see Swindon attract a higher calibre of youth player.

However, it could be argued that the appointment is a risk. Every appointment in football carries an element of risk, but none more so than hiring a manager for his first crack at the whip in the hot seat. Morris will be thrown into the deep end with little opportunity to work on new ideas with his team.

His new surroundings will be a far cry from those he has worked in before. With no previous experience of League 2 football it could take the new gaffer time to adapt to the roughest league in the EFL.

Arguably the timing couldn’t be worse, with Swindon approaching the home straight, leaving Morris little room for error. This, however, is only a problem if

The Macmillan Castles Bike Ride Returns for 2023

Monthly column from Becky Cox of Swindon Cycle Campaign.

The Macmillan Castles Bike Ride is set to return for its 25th year on Sunday 4 June 2023 and is expected to attract around 200 - 300 riders of varying ability levels.

The event will start at Coate Water Country Park in Swindon and will take riders out over the rolling hills, following bridleways around Barbury Castle and the Ridgeway.

The rides are mostly offroad and traffic-free, using some of the fantastic trails we have in the beautiful countryside to the south of Swindon.

Event organiser Lew Lawton said: “None of the routes are completely flat so everyone