RIP Gordon.. A 2-1 win in the second leg (and a heroic goalkeeping performance from Scott Brown) booked a Wembley final for the Cheltenham's 125th year of existence. | ANGELL Darren In all he made 279 appearances for Cheltenham Town scoring 19 goals. Upon returning to the Southern League Cheltenham finished runners-up three years running and third in 1995-96. After World War Two Peter Goring was the star centre-forward and he later played in the First Division for Arsenal. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. the site, please either make contact by e-mail. | WEST David | WRIGHT Bernie. | BENNETT Alan The only player to appear for Cheltenham Town in the play-off finals of both 2002 and 2006, John Finnigan was a fixture in the heart of the Robins' midfield for seven years. He was a good manager and it was very much a collective thing. A number of quality players were signed in this period including Brett Angell (later of Everton and Sunderland), Peter Shearer (later of Birmingham City) and Andy Gray (now Sky Sports!). He tweeted that he was saddened to hear the news of Jaspers death, adding: A true gentleman and good friend of mine who did an awful lot for me and my time at Cheltenham Town. On the 22nd December 2009 Cheltenham Town announced that former player Mark Yates would become the new manager of the Robins. The result was a 3-0 defeat but a good performance built more confidence ahead of the second half of the season. Yorkshireman spent six seasons with the Robins in two separate spells, Never miss the latest local news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. A few weeks later the experienced John Ward was appointed manager and the former Bristol Rovers and Bristol City boss immediately set out to steady the ship and secured the clubs position in League Two. Whether you are a researcher, football fan or a former player yourself, we would love to hear from you. . He scored the fourth penalty of the semi-final second leg shoot-out againstHartlepool United and hit the third goal in the final against Rushden & Diamonds to seal promotion. In March 2003 Duff was selected for the Northern Ireland under-21 squad for the away match in Armenia in March 2003 and made his only appearance at international level for the Under-21 team three months lateragainst Spain in Lurgan. Season 2004/2005. While away on his studies Mr White discovered the game of association football and he is now credited with being the first person to introduce the sport to the town of Cheltenham. The rest is history and its funny how life turns out. Only a final day nerve jangling victory over promotion seeking Doncaster Rovers, plus a helping hand from the league's administration rules, helped secure a third consecutive term in League One for Cheltenham Town. Your email address will not be published. There was a quiet confidence around the corridors of Cheltenham Town with the club approaching it's 125th year of existence. It had been the first vist to the new Wembley Stadium for Cheltenham Town but it was a disappointing day with Crewe Alexandra running out 2-0 victors. This weekend the Former Players Association has invited back fan favourites John Finnigan and Shane Duff to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Local rival Forest Green Rovers made a fast start, winning their opening nine matches but by November, Johnson's men had caught them and would not relinquish the lead in the title race for the rest of the season. During the 1970s two locally based players made an indelible mark on the club. The first half proved to be one of the more dismal points of the season with Burton finding themselves 2-0 up and firmly in control but the second half produced a spectacle worth of Cheltenham Town folklore. Ronnie made his first debut for Cheltenham Town on 18 August 1962 at home to Margate in the Southern League Division One and his final appearance was a County Cup final away to Gloucester City on 8 May 1969. We are keen to include as many Cheltenham Town footballers as possible. If you know what happened to any former Cheltenham Town player(s) 29 Players/Coaches. Cheltenham Town Loanee Makes Future Admission. Mark Yates started to rebuild the club and grabbed his first win as manager over Dagenham & Redbridge away from home on Monday 28 December. They now have three grandchildren aged five, 14 and 16.I remember taking over at Worcester six or seven games from the end of a season with the club already relegated, but we had some better results, he said. Despite this the club went onto win a league title for the first time in the Football League by being crowned League Two champions and returning to the third tier of English football for just the third time in the club's history. BACH Philip Howarth is a former Burnley, Macclesfield Town and cheltenham town player, [1] who as captain led Macclesfield Town to two Conference National titles, in 1995 and 1997, to FA Trophy winners in 1996, and to the runner-up spot in Division Three in 1998. In 1933-34 Carlisle United were beaten in the FA Cup Second Round and over 10,000 were present for the Third Round tie against Second Division Blackpool. Like to try my hand, or voice, to commentary and punditry too because you cant beat a good stat. I remember Bob put me at left-back for a match against Yeovil and he thought it was my best position, Radford said. The match was played at the now demolished Cheltenham Athletic Ground and Blackpool won 3-1. With one game to go in the regular . Nevertheless, Allen utilised the loan market with some gusto and by the end of the season the Robins had used a total of 54 players when naming a full matchday squad. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. There was some history to this appointment as Allen's father had previously managed the club during the teams non-league days and he himself had watched the club as a boy. He too left the club with Russell Milton, then Academy boss, asked to take charge of the first team. They first came close when they crossed a corner into the back post and Jake Lee headed over from close range. Season 1996-97 was an eventful one as the club took part in a neck-and-neck race with Gloucester City, Gresley Rovers and Halesowen Town for promotion. It took another inspired piece of wheeling and dealing on Downing's part, and, on the back of the success Championship side Bristol City were enjoying, he was able to secure the loan signings of Steve Brooker, recovering from injury and an out of favour Alex Russell. A one season wonder with the Robins in 2010/11, Thomas has recently been made available after Oxford United released the striker this week. Matthew Lee Richards (born 26 December 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or left back . He made his Football League debut in a 1-0 defeat at Macclesfield Town at the start of April and made six appearances in the closing weeks as Lincoln finished in thirdplace. Ward's No.2, Keith Downing, was presented with the opportunity to revive the sides fortunes and he immediately set out on the challenge before him. A task like this would not be possible without On a proud night in March 1998 there were five Cheltenham Town players all representing England at the same time as Chris Banks, Jamie Victory, Dale Watkins, Neil Grayson and Lee Howells lined up for the England Semi-Professional team against Holland. Former Cheltenham Town captain John Finnigan: Jon Palmer's best friend spills all - SportsByJames A man not known to many, but to the ones that knew him, John Finnigan was a robust midfielder who spent most of his career in the lower ends of the Football League. Some strong performances against many of the higher placed teams in the division, particularly away from home, secured the Robins their place in League One for a second consecutive season. After two seasons at this level the team narrowly failed to qualify for the inaugural season of the Alliance Premier League (now Football Conference). The 2007/08 campaign brought about the usual highs and lows and even before a ball had been kicked the Robins were one of the favourites for the drop. therealefl.co.uk. Other former Cheltenham players out of contract this summer: Luke Summerfield, Jake Taylor, David Pipe, Lawson DAth, Ashley Eastham, Jermaine McGlashan would you like to see any of them return? 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Mark wasn't the only former Robin that made his return though. Occasionally writing news articles, features and co-presenting a podcast for Gloucestershire Live, as well as producing engaging website content for Sportsbet.io. The 34-year-old utility player has been playing right-back for the Latics but is out of contract at the end of the season with a new deal unlikely. Relegation threatened Oldham have one match left to save their League One status next weekend, but whatever the outcome one player that could be on the move out is Brian Wilson. Boss John Ward had left the club to take up the managers job at Carlisle United and Cheltenham were well rooted in the bottom four. Hereford came in for me and John Charles was the manager and a pal of mine Mike McLaughlin was the captain. This was never going to be an easy job, given the financial constraints, the position in the league and that we were between transfer windows. | THOMAS Martin Despite this, Northampton doubled their aggregate lead with a stunning strike from 30 yards, before Marlon Pack missed a penalty for the home side. As the 2017/18 season comes to a close, it's getting to that time where EFL clubs release their retained list and announce who is staying and going over the summer. Finnigan began his career as a Schoolboy at Nottingham Forest, first signing for them at the age of 15 in 1991.He went on to spend nearly seven years at the City ground as a schoolboy, trainee and professional and among his contemporaries at the club were Steve Guinan and Craig Armstrong, both of whom played alongside Finniganfor Cheltenham Town. And, moreover, despite the challenge that the basement division was clearly going to pose to the club, after three seasons of being the clear underdogs in the third tier of the Football League, the very prospect of being one of the top teams in the league was an exciting one. I had six great seasons at Cheltenham with a break in the middle, Radford said. 27 Keena. A very hard working player and an asset to any side, Alec was a leader who possessed a tremendous will to win and it was no surprise that he was in demand from other clubs in the Southern League. In the FA Trophy the Robins negotiated a tricky series of matches before winning a nail-biting semi-final over two legs against Dover Athletic. Happy 33rd birthday to Cheltenham Town's most experienced player @SercombeLiam, who faces one of his former clubs this evening #ctfc #oufc. Required fields are marked *. The following day many more lined the streets of Cheltenham for the open top bus tour around the town. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 1932 the club (which had now switched from ruby shirts to red and white shirts, gaining the nickname "the Robins") moved to their current home at Whaddon Road. 14 points and an unbeaten run of six games finally sealed survival for Cheltenham Town and Mark Yates had completed his initial challenge. Following a couple of seasons of stabilising the club's position in League Two, success for the squad came in 2005-06. Have had experience working in PR and communications as a match-day media intern at Cheltenham Town FC during the 2017/18 season, helping produce social media and website content. Nevertheless, loyal support was continually tested to the limit over the course of this campaign as the Robins attempted to compete with some of the country's more famously named teams. The 44-year-old. He arrived at Cheltenham as a left half, but was used predominantly as a full-back by Etheridge. The club reverted back to it's traditional colour of Ruby and started work on what would prove to be a memorable season. This was the club's third play-off campaign since promotion to the Football League back in 1999 and they drew first blood in the first leg with a solid 2-0 win at Whaddon Road. | BRISSETT Jason, CALLAND Ted Jason Eaton scored the only goal to win the match and a crowd of more than 10,000 greeted the team as they made an open top bus journey around the town the following day. Thread of Strikers who are free agents* *Almost all are out of our price range and wholly unrealistic** but we are dreamers Realism Score based on nothing but hunch and vibes #CTFC. Fans favourite Steve Elliott (pictured) is another to play at that level for his country. Cheltenham Town Former Players Association on Twitter, Tickets: League leaders Lincoln City visit the Jonny-Rocks Stadium this weekend, Shane and John will be answering fans' questions in the main bar from 2pm onwards, and will be introduced to the crowd at the interval. Defender Shane Duff was almost a one-club man during his professional career having spent 10 years at Cheltenham Town.The younger brother of manager Michael Duff, Shane joined Cheltenham Town straight from school and spent a year in the youth team playing in the Gloucestershire County Youth League before being offered a professional contract in 2000. He was brought to Whaddon Road by Scottish manager Arch Anderson in 1962 and then re-signed by Bob Etheridge in 1966 after a year with Rugby Town. The team was not only successful but also played an entertaining brand of attacking football, featuring in a series of high-scoring games such as a 5-4 win at Cambridge City, 8-2 win over Yeovil Town and 4-4 draw with Romford. I remember a 5-2 win over Cambridge United and setting four up in an 8-2 win over Yeovil Town, which was an incredible result for us.. The match was shown live on the BBC's Match of the Day as the Robins took on a Newcastle United team including former England striker Alan Shearer. Wycombe won automatic promotion last weekend, securing a third-place finish in League Two with Jombati part of the squad. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. 28 Players/Coaches. Then manager Michael Duff led his side to the club's highest English Football League finish, after ending the campaign in 15th with 56 points. The Robins are looking for leaders this summer, especially having lost former stalwart Kyle Storer in January and Labadie fits the bill. A late surge in April confirmed the club's involvement in the play-offs however with Torquay United providing the opposition in the semi-finals. Dave Bird's cross was met by the bullet header of Low to make it 1-0 and the win was sealed when Danny Andrew whipped a superb freekick into the back of the net for 2-0. Please forgive any errors or omissions and do get in touch if you would like to become involved. Cheltenham Town. Here we take a closer look at their careers ahead of their return to the ground where they made more than 400 appearances with three promotions between them. The 31-year-old scored 18 league goals for Cheltenham that season, the third highest player to do in a singe campaign for the club ever. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. | THORLEY Cliff, WEALE Bobby Cheltenham Town head coach Wade Elliott looked ahead to his sides away match tomorrow against Wycombe Wanderers in League One. | GREEN Eddie, HAINES Jack However, the season rapidly began to take shape with a run of 17 matches unbeaten, lifting the team into the top five and ultimately the runners-up position. | ANGELL Brett Several ex-Cheltenham Town players have spoken of their sadness at the death of Gloucestershire football stalwart Gordon 'Jasper' Cook. | NOBLE David The Board of directors moved quickly and maintained continuity by appointing from within and offering coach Graham Allner the position. Two former Cheltenham Town players from different eras return to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium on Saturday as the club's guests against Port Vale. In the Third Round, which had been reached for only the second time in the club's history, First Division Reading were given more than one scare before finally winning 2-1 in a replay - only after Cheltenham had taken the lead at Whaddon Road and hit the post in the final minute at Elm Park. More fond memories of the man who was a huge supporter of the Robins came from its former striker Martin Devaney. On Monday 25 April, Cheltenham Town and Lincoln City went head to head at Sincil Bank knowing the loser would be facing possible relegation. In doing so they also ensured that the once mighty Leeds United would be appearing at Whaddon Road during 2007-08. 3 Williams. a player yourself, we would love to hear from you. The result was promotion to the Football Conference. Two weeks later on April 30th, club captain Aaron Downes and vice-captain Kyle Storer lifted the trophy aloft in front of 5,000+ Cheltenham fans. Despite a strong start to the 2014/15 campaign and lots of new faces, Mark Yates lost his job in October following a string of negative results. The team also enjoyed a record cup run to the fifth round, which included home wins over second division Oldham Athletic and first division Burnley. Following a ninth place finish in season 2000-01, the next campaign provided even more amazing success. Former Cheltenham Town captain Alec Carson has died at the age of 77. | BAILEY Dennis | HAYLES Barry Allen was placed on gardening leave in October whilst the club staged their own investigation into the allegations. The 2021/22 season was the 135th of the club's history and marked our return to League One for the first time since the 2008/09 season. A slow but decent start to the season saw Cheltenham hovering around a predicted mid-table position but a superb run of form from the start of October to 21st January saw the Robins defeated just once in league competition. 23 Bonds. Cheltenham Town Players By Surname Cheltenham Town Footballers - A ALLEN Martin | ANGELL Brett | ANGELL Darren | ARMSTRONG Craig | ATANGANA Nigel Cheltenham Town Footballers - B BARTRAM Vince | BENNETT Alan | BENSON Paul | BURNS Chris Cheltenham Town Footballers - G GOODRIDGE Gregory | GRAY Andy Cheltenham Town Footballers - H HOULT Russell Duff scored his first goal for the club in the final match of the 2003-04 season to earn a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town, thereby denying the Terriers promotion and sending Torquay United up instead.Duffs performances during season 2004-05 earned him the club's Player of the Year award and established him as a first choice player. In the LDV Vans Trophy the team reached the Southern area semi-final stage and in the FA Cup there was a run to the fourth round for only the second time in the club's history. Finnigan nearly left Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2002 when the club came close to signing GrantMcCann, although the move fell through and he signed an extended contract at Whaddon Road for new manager Graham Allner.A hard working midfielder with the ability to run all day, covering ground all over the pitch to win and distribute theball, Finnigan was given his first few games as captain during 2002-03 in the absence of Mark Yates and was voted Players Player of the Year as the Robins narrowly failed to avoid relegation back to Division Three. Like with Jombati, Cheltenham could be in the hunt for a new right sided full-back and swooping for Wilson would not be a surprise after he was linked with a return to the club in January 2017. | MORTIMORE Paul, WARREN Christer The pair worked together at Bristol City when Johnson was in charge, and should Brown not be offered a new deal with the Reds, he could be a shrewd signing for Cheltenham. . Unfortunately the 2002-03 season proved to be a disappointment as the Robins were rarely out of the bottom four in the table throughout. Their highest finishing position was 11th before relegation was suffered in 1992. The team reached the semi-finals of both the FA Trophy and Endsleigh Trophy, although any disappointment at missing out on the finals was more than offset by league success. Managers during this period included former England winger Terry Paine MBE but it was Alan Wood who started the club back on the road to the top of non-league football when his team won the Southern League Midland Division title in 1982-83. Despite there being little money available the side clearly needed an injection of both experience and quality. A persistentback injury prevented Duff from playing in semi-professional football and he embarked upon a degree course while offering soccer schools to children in the Cheltenham area. therealefl.co.uk. Without doubt the major highlight of it all was the league double over the once mighty Leeds United. In the closing weeks Gresley Rovers pulled clear in the title race but as their ground was not up to Conference standard, Cheltenham faught off a stern challenge from fierce local rivals Gloucester City to gain promotion as runners-up. The club have paid tribute to their former skipper, Never miss a breaking story in Cheltenham by signing up to our daily newsletter. Alexander Alec Carson was born in Glasgow but brought up in Corby, a Northamptonshire town that attracted many people from Scotland to work in the steelworks there. The appointment ended Mark's four year reign at Kidderminster Harriers but gave him the ideal opportunity to prove himself at Football League level. He was very organised and tactically very good. As the 2017/18 season comes to a close, its getting to that time where EFL clubs release their retained list and announce who is staying and going over the summer. He was only at The Walkers Stadium for three months, most of which time was during the summer closed season. | ATANGANA Nigel, BARTRAM Vince Bristol Rovers finally ended that impressive form but the Robins had found themselves amongst the top dogs chasing promotion. Former Crawley Town Midfielder Secures First Managerial Role. A tall, strong central defender who could also play at left-back, Duff spent the next two and a half seasons as a regular for the reserves and put in some impressive performances duringhis first taste of first team football on loan to Evesham United in 2001.Duff was considered ready for first team football mid-way through the 2002-03 season in Division Two and manager Graham Allner sent him on for two substitute appearances in late December. Please feel free to get in contact via Twitter @LukeSaunders17 or email at Lukedas96@gmail.com.
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