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Yahoo
10-08-2025
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'She's brilliant' - Munroe praises his nan as he helped Town to victory
Finley Munroe credited his nan for helping him through the week as he got his first assist for Swindon Town against Cambridge United. 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."
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Swindon sign Villa defender Munroe on loan
Finley Munroe has come on as a late substitute twice for Aston Villa [Getty Images] Swindon have signed defender Finley Munroe on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. The 20-year-old has represented Villa's Under-21 squad in the EFL Trophy and made two first-team appearances, coming on as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League and Premier League. Advertisement He becomes Swindon's eighth summer signing, having spent last season on loan at Spanish fourth tier side Real Union, where he played 27 games. "I'm ready to give everything I've got. I want to learn, improve, and help the team push towards the top end of the table," Munroe said.
BBC News
15-07-2025
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- BBC News
Swindon sign Villa defender Munroe on loan
Swindon have signed defender Finley Munroe on a season-long loan from Aston 20-year-old has represented Villa's Under-21 squad in the EFL Trophy and made two first-team appearances, coming on as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League and Premier becomes Swindon's eighth summer signing, having spent last season on loan at Spanish fourth tier side Real Union, where he played 27 games."I'm ready to give everything I've got. I want to learn, improve, and help the team push towards the top end of the table," Munroe said.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Swindon Town keen on signing Aston Villa youngster
Swindon Town are hoping to complete the signing of defender Finley Munroe on loan from Aston Villa, understands. Munroe spent last season out on loan at Real Union in Spain, where he impressed, and the League Two club are now keen to bring in the Villa youngster. Advertisement The full-back, who is first cousins with Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice, had attracted loan interest from clubs in the Championship and League One this summer. But the Premier League side are keen to ensure the 20-year-old gets regular football to aid his development. He has previously featured for the Villa first team under boss Unai Emery, making his debut in Villa's Conference League semi-final in May 2024 and also made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace later that year. Real Union, where Munroe spent last season, is part owned by Aston Villa owners V Sports and Emery, who went to watch the side on many occasions and has monitored Munroe's progress closely.
