'She's brilliant' - Munroe praises his nan as he helped Town to victory
Swindon got their first win of the season, 3-2 against Cambridge, having gotten over an early goal from James Brophy, with Aaron Drinan, Harry Smith, and Darren Oldaker getting the goals, before Sullay Kaikai notched.
Munroe set up Oldaker's goal, but was looking like a doubt to play leading into the match after he came down with tonsillitis during the week.
Ian Holloway revealed the impact of the Aston Villa youngster's nan during the week in helping him be available to play.
Munroe said: "Yes, [it has been a tough week], I had tonsillitis this week.
"I had a bad [training] session on Thursday and got a bit of stick from everyone, and then I found out I had tonsillitis. After that, everyone gave me a bit of a breather.
"[My nan] is brilliant, honestly, I tell my dad everything and it goes straight to my nan, and then my nan sends me a message telling me exactly what to do. The gaffer was loving it."
Having had a strong loan spell in the Spanish third tier last season at Real Union, getting three assists at the club owned by Unai Emery.
Munroe said that he wants to be a big part of the Swindon attack this season, and having gotten an assist, feels he has made a strong start.
He said: "I just want the ball. When the ball is on one side, it gets switched over, and it leaves me with space. I think that is when I can create something special.
"When I flicked it over the guy's head, I knew when Darren [Oldaker] passed me the ball, he rushed over to me, so I knew the space would be behind him.
"The main aim for the team, and for me, is to get promotion, but I think part of it is getting goals and assists.
"I want to help the team in that aspect; today I got an assist, so hopefully I can keep going moving forward.
"That is what I like to do, I like to get the ball, create half a yard of space and just put the ball in a dangerous area.
"I think that is all you need, just a bit of space, get the ball out of your feet and just cross."
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