Looking back, 10 May 2026: Swindon-raised forward Billy Bodin told supporters he was leaving Swindon Town after a second spell at the County Ground that he called frustrating.
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Last updated: 12 November 2026
Billy Bodin confirmed he was leaving Swindon Town in a message to supporters, Swindon24 reported on Sunday 10 May 2026, after a season that ended without promotion for the County Ground club.
Posting on X, the 34-year-old wrote: "I am gutted to be leaving my hometown club, not the way any of us wanted to end the season."
He added: "A frustrating one on a personal level and as a club."
He also thanked fans: "All the best in the future, and a big thanks to the ones that supported me through this season."
Bodin, the son of former Town defender Paul Bodin, came through the club's academy and made his senior debut in 2010. He returned to Swindon in the summer of 2025 after playing for clubs including Bristol Rovers, Preston North End, Oxford United and Burton Albion.
He scored four goals and made five assists in 34 appearances in all competitions, among them a stoppage-time winner against Shrewsbury Town in August 2025. A hamstring injury in mid-season limited him to nine League Two starts.
In March 2026 he had said: "I almost feel like I've been playing catch-up all season, to be honest."
The report said the club faced a major rebuild, with 18 players out of contract as it prepared for another League Two season. Ollie Clarke and Lewis Ward were confirmed as staying.
Source: Swindon24.
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The County Ground on County Road is the home of Swindon Town Football Club. It is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of about 15,700.
Guide · Sport and fitnessSwindon Town FC is the town's professional football club, founded in 1879 and playing at the Nigel Eady County Ground on County Road (SN1 2ED). Known as the Robins, the club plays in EFL League Two, won the League Cup in 1969 and spent one season in the Premier League.
News · Sport and fitnessA planning application for a new multi-sports facility at Foundation Park, at the County Ground in Swindon, was received by Swindon Borough Council on 5 November 2026. Comments close on 30 November.
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