Defeat at Salford City was a missed opportunity for Swindon Town to plant their flag on League Two, but Finley Munroe proved he is their only un-droppable player.

Having passed the test against Crewe Alexandra to prove there was life after Harry Smith, Salford City felt like another big examination of Town’s credentials as a legitimate automatic promotion contender. Taking on a big-spending side who will doubtless be in the mix when we reach the endgame away from home was an opportunity to really stamp some authority for Swindon.

The weather conditions ensured that it would not be a footballing classic, and with The Ammies adapting quickest to the environment, it was not the statement Town had been hoping for.

Through all the rain, there were periods of brightness, especially when Gavin Kilkenny got on the ball and began pulling the strings. After the match, Ian Holloway revealed that he had banned kicking it long to the big man, and for the umpteenth time this season, this team demonstrated that they are much better when........

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