Eddie Howe

Weekend football preview

A look ahead to the weekend's football fixtures in the Meridian region.

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Football results - League One

Stevenage's Lucas Akins (left) challenges Crawley's Matthew Sadler Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Crawley drew 1-1 at home to Stevenage.

Swindon couldn't manage a win either also drawing 1-all at home to Oldham - which keeps them in the play-off position.

AFC Bournemouth were at Colchester and came away with a 1-nil win which lifts the Cherries into an automatic promotion place.

Portsmouth are away to Preston - kick-off was at 5 o'clock.

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West Country (E)

Collins hails 'great appointment' at STFC

Former Aston Villa striker James Collins says he is looking for is looking forward to working with Kevin MacDonald again following the Scotsman’s appointment at The County Ground as the club's new manager.

I have worked with him before and I think it is a great appointment for the Club.Kevin will do well for Swindon Town and I know what he’s about. He is a great coach and I first met him when I was 14-years old in the youth system at Aston Villa. I played under him for the Villa reserves and he will get the best out of the players.

– James Collins, Swindon Town FC
West Country (E)

Swindon Chairman 'delighted' to appoint MacDonald

Swindon Town's Chairman Jed McCrory says he is delighted, following appointment of Kevin MacDonald as the club's new manager:

This is a clear message that the new Board is determined to drive on for promotion this season and continue to try and bring success to Swindon. Kevin has fantastic football credentials as a Double-winner with Liverpool during his playing days and he is an excellent coach. He has great connections with top players and he is a proper football man. We have every faith for Kevin now to lead Swindon from the front at a pivotal moment in the campaign.

– Jed McCrory, Swindon Town FC Chairman

You can read the full statement following the appointment on Swindon Town's website.

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Interview with Swindon Town's new Chairman

The new owners of Swindon Town Football Club have talked about their plans for the Wiltshire club.

It was only last week the deal was approved by the Football League, meaning the club now has the green light to move forward.

Chairman Jed McCrory says the aim is to 'get promotion and keep going forward':

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