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Ian Holloway
Born: March 12, 1963
Hometown: Bristol
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 1996-2001 | Bristol Rovers |
| 2001-2006 | Queens Park Rangers | |
| 2006-2007 | Plymouth Argyle | |
| 2007-2008 | Leicester City | |
| 2009-2012 | Blackpool | |
| 2012-2013 | Crystal Palace | |
| 2014-2015 | Millwall | |
| 2016-2018 | Queens Park Rangers | |
| 2024- | Swindon Town | |
Sports Mole has 935 articles about Ian Holloway. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Luton Town vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Luton Town and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:21
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Preview:Salford City vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Salford City and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 23:55
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Preview:Swindon Town vs Gillingham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Gillingham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 31, 00:05
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Preview:Swindon Town vs Bolton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Swindon Town and Bolton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 16:13
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Preview:Tranmere Rovers vs Cheltenham Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Tranmere Rovers and Cheltenham Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 16:05
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Preview:Fleetwood Town vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Fleetwood Town and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 10:06
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Preview:MK Dons vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between MK Dons and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 9, 19:19
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Preview:Barrow vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Barrow and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 08:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fian-holloway.jpeg "Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway pictured on December 14, 2024")
Preview:Swindon Town vs Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Swindon Town and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 31, 20:10
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Preview:Cardiff City vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Cardiff City and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 10, 19:12
Preview:Swindon Town vs Cambridge United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Cambridge United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 7, 09:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Fmatt-sadler.jpg "Walsall manager Matt Sadler in January 2024.")
Preview:Walsall vs Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Walsall and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 31, 20:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fpaul-cook.jpg "Manager of Chesterfield Paul Cook reacts during his side's League Two match against Grimsby Town, on September 7, 2024")
League Two 2025-26 preview: Promotion contenders, relegation candidates and dark horses
Sports Mole provides a detailed preview of the 2025-26 League Two season, including promotion contenders, relegation candidates and potential dark horses.Jul 30, 22:29
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Preview:Gillingham vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Gillingham and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 21:54
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Preview:Swindon Town vs. Bromley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Bromley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 20:10
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Preview:Grimsby Town vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's League Two clash between Grimsby Town and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 10:07
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Accrington Stanley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Accrington Stanley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 12:39
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Salford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Salford City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 16:38
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Preview:Harrogate Town vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Harrogate Town and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 14, 01:58
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Port Vale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 21:38
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Tranmere Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Tranmere Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 26, 19:40
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Preview:Newport County vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's League Two clash between Newport County and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 22, 23:43
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Crewe Alexandra - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Crewe Alexandra, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 9, 16:05
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Preview:Colchester United vs. Accrington Stanley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Colchester United and Accrington Stanley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 3, 11:00
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Preview:Notts County vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Notts County and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 14:16
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Colchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's League Two clash between Swindon Town and Colchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 16:25
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Preview:Bromley vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's League Two clash between Bromley and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 15:23
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Preview:AFC Wimbledon vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's League Two clash between AFC Wimbledon and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 19:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fian-holloway.jpg "Ian Holloway in 2018.")
Preview:Accrington Stanley vs. Swindon Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Accrington Stanley and Swindon Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 16:55
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Swindon Town appoint Ian Holloway as replacement for Mark Kennedy
League Two club Swindon Town announce the appointment of legendary EFL manager Ian Holloway as a replacement for head coach Mark Kennedy.Oct 25, 12:29
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Greatest Championship playoff finals ever
Sports Mole takes a look at the greatest Championship playoff finals ever.May 25, 07:00
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Preview:Norwich City vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 18:36
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Preview:Plymouth Argyle vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 21, 15:41
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England storm to victory over Scotland at Battle of the Brits
England win the 2022 Battle of the Brits with an 8-4 victory over Scotland, who saw Andy Murray suffer a three-set defeat to Dan Evans.Dec 22, 22:31
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Preview:Blackpool vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackpool and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 10, 16:21
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Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 08:25
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Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
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Five highlights from Crystal Palace's Amazon docu-series
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