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Tom turns striker to spark late fightback

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29 November 2020

By Jon Murray

SWINDON boss John Sheridan said there was logic behind his inspired substitution as his new team struck twice late on to beat local rivals Oxford United.
Big defender Tom Broadbent was sent on up front for the last 25 minutes and he caused panic in Oxford’s defence, leading to a remarkable turnaround.
Matty Taylor had fired the U’s in front after 15 minutes.
But Broadbent levelled in the 85th minute, turning the ball in when Matt Smith’s shot deflected into the air.
And in the final minute Broadbent headed on Akinwale Odimayo’s long ball forward a...

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