Bodin says Swindon players often did not know if they were in team before matchday
Billy Bodin, a former Swindon Town forward, revealed that players often did not know their starting positions until matchday. He expressed frustration over the frequent changes made by manager Ian Holloway, which hindered team consistency. Bodin emphasized the importance of having time to prepare and build chemistry with teammates before games.
- ▪Bodin stated that he sometimes learned he was in the starting XI just hours before the game.
- ▪He mentioned that the team would change frequently throughout the week leading up to matches.
- ▪Bodin highlighted the challenges of not having consistent training with the same lineup.
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