Former Portsmouth, Chesterfield and Mansfield defender Dion Donohue leaves Swindon 'for personal reasons'

Swindon Town have announced that former Pompey defender Dion Donohue has left the club ‘for personal reasons’.
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And the Robins said they would be making no further comment on the circumstances of his departure as they wished him ‘the best of luck in the future’.

The 27-year-old rejoined the County Ground outfit in July, after having a loan spell there in October 2019, following his release from Mansfield.

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He featured six times in total but did not play after November 9 because of injury and FA registration problems.

On his return in the summer, then Swindon boss Richie Wellens said he was prepared to offer the former Blues left-back his ‘very last chance’ in football.

However, his time at the League One side – now managed by John Sheridan – has been cut short, with Donohue featuring 11 times for the Robins this season.

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Former Pompey defender Dion DonohueFormer Pompey defender Dion Donohue
Former Pompey defender Dion Donohue

Donohue pleaded guilty to affray, GBH and assault at Nottingham Crown Court in January.

The statement released by Swindon read: ‘Swindon Town can confirm that Dion Donohue has left the club for personal reasons.

‘We wish Dion the best of luck in the future and the Club will be making no further comment.’

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