The Magnificent 7 – A Brilliant Night for the STFC Museum

Last night’s Magnificent 7 event (March 11th 2026), in the Legends Lounge was a big success, bringing fans, former players, and supporters of the Museum together for an evening packed with stories, laughs, and a proper celebration of our club’s history.

We shared an update on what the Museum team has achieved since launching in 2023, including:

It’s been good progress by our small group of volunteers, and the room showed real appreciation for it.

We also had stories from our “Magnificent 7” about their time with the club, ranging from memories of the 1969 League Cup Final to classic goals in the 70s and 80s, plus the emotional ups and downs of being denied promotion, picking themselves back up, and eventually reaching the Premier League. They spoke about how their careers started, what brought them to Swindon, and how the club became a huge part of their lives.

We were also proud to formally induct Jerel Ifil and Tom Jones into the STFC Hall of Fame, with both players receiving their official Hall of Fame ties.

We also unveiled the Museum’s next steps, including:

There’s a lot to be excited about, and the response in the room was hugely positive.

You can see the full Museum presentation deck by clicking the button below.

The night closed with the presentation of the new Dick Mattick Heritage Hero Award, which went to Paul Plowman for dedicating more than 50 years to documenting Swindon Town’s history. It was a well‑deserved tribute.

People stayed long after the formal close, chatting, sharing stories and talking about their favourite moments. It felt like the start of something even bigger –  a Museum built by the supporters, for the supporters.

We’ll be sharing much more in the coming weeks, months and years – so look out for that at stfcmuseum.org