# Swindon Manager Calls Himself 'Dead Man Walking'

> Swindon manager Ian Holloway says he's a 'dead man walking' unless the team's form improves.
- Title: Swindon Manager Calls Himself 'Dead Man Walking' · BBC Sport
- Summary: Swindon manager Ian Holloway says he's a 'dead man walking' unless the team's form improves. Swindon manager Ian Holloway describes himself as a 'dead man…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmn8e80ln99lo
- Published: 2026-10-02T09:17:33.724+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ian holloway, swindon town, league two, rochdale, injury crisis, dead man walking, sports
## Ian Holloway's current situation
Swindon manager Ian Holloway describes himself as a 'dead man walking' if the club's form does not improve.

> Dead. Man. Walking. That's how it feels, but deep down I know a lot more than that, don't I?
## Swindon's league position
The Robins are 12th in League Two with three wins from eight league games this season and winless in their past three matches.
## Injury crisis impact
Swindon has 13 injured players, including captain Ollie Clarke, Matty Virtue, and Paul Glatzel, with many others out long-term.

> Ollie might not be able to play, Matty's not fit and Glatzel's had some stuff drawn off his knee so he's out as well
## Holloway's injury concerns
Midfielder Ben Middlemass needs surgery on a cartilage issue and could be out for eight weeks, possibly 20 weeks.
## Holloway's next challenge
Swindon travel to Rochdale without wins on the road this season and need immediate improvement to avoid further struggles.
## Key takeaway

Swindon manager Ian Holloway describes himself as a 'dead man walking' if the club's form doesn't improve, with 13 injured players and poor away form.