'Absolute garbage' - Holloway frustrated after Swindon Town's pre-season defeat

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway threatened to wield the axe and get rid of members of his squad following their 3-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City.

Aaron Drinan’s first-half goal put Holloway’s side ahead at the Nigel Eady County Ground before Town conceded three times in the second half.

Speaking post-match, Holloway said: “Pre-season's a joke – always has been, always will be. Imposters wandering around. If you have a brilliant pre-season, you win every game, you can start the season like a bunch of idiots.

"What we're trying to do is get people who understand it's nice if you win, it's nice if you get rewarded for your good stuff, but they've just showed me what I've got to look at.

“Absolute garbage. Terrible back line, awful midfield. The back line should be talking to the midfield. So, got some wonderful coaching points.”

Holloway was also left frustrated after a City player was left unmarked to score following a free-kick.

“That is in the Swindon area. That is right on our doorstep. That’s got to be headed out,” he added.

"So, I will look at that. And if anybody continues to do it then I'll have to get rid of them. If anybody didn't do their job, we'll have to show them.”

Next up for Town is a home game against Leyton Orient on Tuesday.