Agoallessfirst half saw nerves double across the whole stadium but it was left to the cool and composed Josh Low to lift spirits and give Cheltenham the shot in the arm they desperately needed. I couldnt wait to take my grandson along and it was unbelievable at this years final between Manchester City and Wigan, when we had another giantkilling act, which of course is what the FA Cup is all about. If you like this site then we would recommend that you have a look at Amazon's latest collection of Cheltenham Town items for sale (often at a discounted price!). Also a talented cricketer, Duff appeared as a wicketkeeper-batsman for Shipton-under-Wychwood in the 2002National Village Knockout final at Lord's. | NOBLE David Required fields are marked *. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. The celebrations were wild and Mark Yates hoped the win would fuel a relegation survival campaign. | RICHARDSON Barry, TAYLOR Bob 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. Long-serving Stroud-born midfielder Terry Paterson was with the club for eight years in total and 30 years later Daniel Parslow played for Cheltenham between 2015-2017. A brief period at Bath City followed before an Achilles tendon injury told him it was time to hang up his boots and after 16 years of living in Cheltenham, he returned to the north with his wife Annie and sons Gary and David. 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? He made his debut against Margate in a 1-1 draw and was on a weekly wage of 12 at Whaddon Road. They finished only four points behind champions Chelmsford City and the team included Ron Radford, scorer of one of the most famous FA Cup goals for Hereford against Newcastle United in 1970. | ATANGANA Nigel, BARTRAM Vince | TAYLOR Matt 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. Cheltenham Town. The article below is from an interview with Gloucestershire Live in 2013 No amount of money or success can ever replace the special memories Ronnie Radford gained from his time at Cheltenham Town. Regardless of the position the team now found themselves in, the football being witnessed under Allen was far more exciting and there were one or two rising stars appearing on the horizon. The Southern League Cup was won with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Gravesend & Northfleet in 1957-58 but four years later the team was relegated to the Southern League First Division for the first time. Should Eisa go, the Robins will need to find a replacement for his goals and despite his age and injury record, Thomas could be worth the gamble after netting 11 goals in the division above this season. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There was a quiet confidence around the corridors of Cheltenham Town with the club approaching it's 125th year of existence. Relegated in the 23rd placed team in League One, the Robins were also denied his services for long periods due to a persistent ankle problem,although he returned to perform with admirable spirit and determination in the closing weeks. He moved to Worcester City in 1969, scoring 15 goals from 87 appearances over two years and winning a Player of the Year award at St George's Lane. Season 2006/2007. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time.. | BAILEY Dennis | CLARKE William 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. 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. 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. Following Allner's departure from the club Duff made his first start for the caretaker management team of Mark Yates, Bob Bloomer and Chris Banks on the left of a three man central defensive combination as the Robins were beaten 2-1 away toCardiff City. He was very organised and tactically very good. The hosts made it 4-2 through Steve Kabba on 72 minutes and the game was thought to be over but a Michael Pook freekick gave Cheltenham hope on 84 minutes but, once again, the Robins were pegged back by Steve Kabba five minutes from time and made the score 5-3. A task like this would not be possible without He was a good manager and it was very much a collective thing. The 35-year-old, who was sacked by Bayern last month, was never regarded as the . His first appearance at Whaddon Road tookplace that season in the FA Cup first round, Lincoln winning 1-0 and going on to reach the third round stage where they were defeated by Sunderland.Finnigan was appointed club captain at the start of the 2000-01 season and remained at Sincil Bank until March 2002 when a financial crisis at the club forced them to part with some of their senior players. . Cheltenham's first season in the Football League began inauspiciously but a tremendous run in the middle of the season brought the Robins to the verge of the play-off picture, only a 2-1 defeat at Southend on the last day of the season preventing them from qualifying at the first attempt. The team spirit we had was something special and Ill never forget it. 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. He made 318 appearances for Cheltenham, scoring 18 goals. When Im not writing about sport in some shape or form, Ill be talking about it co-hosting the D3D4 weekly podcast specialising in all things League One and Two. Manager Michael Duff will be leaving Cheltenham Town to take over at Barnsley. With that in mind, here are five former Robins players whose contracts are set to expire that could return to the club this summer. 2. The kitchen sink was thrown at the Cobblers but they held on to book their place at Wembley. 22 Jackson. Please feel free to get in contact via Twitter @LukeSaunders17 or email at Lukedas96@gmail.com. | HAWKINS Bert A spokesman for the club said: Everyone at Cheltenam Town was deeply saddened this morning to receive news that long-serving and popular former captain Alec Carson had passed away aged 77. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Freelance sports journalist who specialises in all things football and has a soft spot for the lower leagues. Paul Buckle was the man to replace him but his tenure was short lived and plunged the Robins into a relegation battle. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. The move was made permanent with a free transfer over the summer of 1998 and Finnigan went on to spend a further three and a half seasons with the Red Imps.Lincoln were relegated back to Division Three in season 1998-99 but Finnigan established himself as a leading performer in the centre of midfield making over 40 appearances. | BRISSETT Jason, CALLAND Ted 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. | MORTIMORE Paul, WARREN Christer Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. He took the pressure off players with a laugh and a joke, but he also knew when to be serious and there was a great atmosphere around the club. A one season wonder with the Robins in 2010/11, Thomas has recently been made available after Oxford United released the striker this week. The atmosphere at the new Wembley is phenomenal and Ill never forget the first time I walked out there with the noise and the colour, he said. 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.. According to Le Parisien, left-back Yuri Berchiche, now playing for La Liga side Real Sociedad is close . I also like to get out and about as an active journalist. . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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In September 2018 former player Michael Duff returned to the club in his first managerial appointment. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. and/or if you have any photos that we could use on Please do get in touch if you would like to add your site here (completely free of charge!). In 1935 Cheltenham Town began a 50 year spell in the Southern League and lining up for them was Tim Ward, later of Derby County and the only other Cheltenham player to progress to the full England team. 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. Another former Cheltenham left back to play for England at that age group too is Alan Wright. Manager Gary Johnson has already started talking about a summer rebuild ahead of next years campaign. Cheltenham Town head coach Wade Elliott looked ahead to his sides away match tomorrow against Wycombe Wanderers in League One. Following a ninth place finish in season 2000-01, the next campaign provided even more amazing success. Season 2004/2005. Mark wasn't the only former Robin that made his return though. Finnigan was loaned to Division Three Lincoln City on transfer deadline day in March 1998 and arrived in time to help them win promotion to Division Two that season. RIP Jasp.. By early October the pundits were already rubbing their hands as the side languished near the bottom of the division. Whether you are a researcher, football fan or a former player yourself, we would love to hear from you. therealefl.co.uk. 28 Players/Coaches. Five Players Wrexham Could Look To Sign This Summer - Opinion. Scorer of one of the most famous FA Cup goals in history for Hereford United against Newcastle United in 1972, the Yorkshireman spent six seasons with the Robins in two separate spells. Cheltenham Townmanager Steve Cotterill, having just lost Lee Howells to a broken leg suffered in a match at Bristol Rovers, moved quickly to sign Finnigan as his replacement and he scored on his debut for the Robins against York City.He was ever-present for the rest of the season as Cheltenham narrowly missed out on automatic promotion and went into the Division Three play-offs. Among those to benefit from his hospitality was midfielder Brian Wilson, who was a Cheltenham player from 2003 to 2007. The match was played at the now demolished Cheltenham Athletic Ground and Blackpool won 3-1. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The powerful defender picked up three caps for the under-21s when Peter Taylor was in charge of the set-up. 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. 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. Follow the. 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. On Monday 25 April, Cheltenham Town and Lincoln City went head to head at Sincil Bank knowing the loser would be facing possible relegation. Upon returning to the Southern League Cheltenham finished runners-up three years running and third in 1995-96. The following day many more lined the streets of Cheltenham for the open top bus tour around the town. Former Cheltenham Town player Bob Bloomer, who worked with Brian as the club's Under-18s coach for a number of years and is now a regional youth development officer for the EFL, added: "I was obviously devastated to hear the sad news of Brian passing away. | LIVINGSTONE Glen, MCAULEY Hugh He is a former Cheltenham Town scholar having spent time at Stratford Town during pre-season. 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 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. After impressing in non-league with Bath City, the Lisbon-born defender was given his Football League breakthrough at Whaddon Road when Mark Yates signed him after being named as the Romans Player of the Season. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and market value. Whether you are a researcher, football fan or Unfortunately the 2002-03 season proved to be a disappointment as the Robins were rarely out of the bottom four in the table throughout. He was always one of lads in my eyes and still sent me a Christmas card every year. 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. A Steve Abbley Billy Adams (footballer, born 1919) Alex Addai Elijah Adebayo Daniel Adshead Peter Aitken Steve Aizlewood Toby Ajala Craig Alcock Arthur Aldred Frank Allcock Dennis Allen (footballer) Graham Allner Louis Almond Julian Alsop Kevin Amankwaah Alex Anderson (footballer) Danny Andrew Jake Andrews (footballer) Brett Angell Darren Angell The doubters were not wrong and just six games into the season Cheltenham were rooted to the bottom of League One and already hot favourites for relegation. If you know what has happened to any former players not listed here, please do let us know - thanks. | GALLACHER Patrick . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. TheRealEFL . Cheltenham stayed at this level for just two years and, after four moderate seasons in the Premier Division, achieved fourth place in 1967-68 under the managership of Bob Etheridge. In total he made 207 first team appearances for the Robins and scored 20 goals. 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. Hopes were high for season 1968-69 but they were sadly dashed as relegation was suffered on goal average by 0.002 of a goal. He led the team into the play-offs that season,scoring in the semi-final first leg at Wycombe Wanderers and putting in a characteristically hard-working performance at the final in order to lift the trophy. The following season he drove the midfield forward towardsLeague One survival and the club management were delighted to secure him on a new three year contract in the summer of 2007.However, 2007-2008 was a frustrating season as Finnigan managed to rack up only 11 first team starts and a persistent heel injury forced him to watch from the side lines. The result was promotion to the Football Conference. Despite re-assurances from various club quarters most fans feared that this lack of fresh new faces would mean yet another year of the Robins attempting to punch above their weight at this level. The playing arm of the operation turned professional and joined the Birmingham Combination. 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. Former Cheltenham Town player Ronnie Radford has died at the age of 79. There were some memorable cup results with a 3-0 Worthington Cup success at Norwich City and a run to the third round of the FA Cup, but league form remained decidedly mixed. I often wonder, How did it happen?, because I never played at the top level or anything like that, but walking out at Wembley and presenting that award is very humbling and I am proud of it.. 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. FORMER Cheltenham Town player Lewis Montrose struck to deny his old team an opening day point at Priestfield Stadium. Wilson stands as one of Cheltenhams biggest sales, after a successful spell including 118 appearances and 14 goals in the Cotswolds between 2004 and 2007 earned him a move to Johnsons Bristol City. He arrived at Cheltenham as a left half, but was used predominantly as a full-back by Etheridge. With his rehabilitation set to continue in the off-season, Labadie could still leave Rodney Parade for pastures new and with uncertainty over the futures of Harry Pell, Carl Winchester and Bristol City loanee Joe Morrell, a central midfielder could be on Gary Johnsons wish list. Alec became established as a versatile player who could operate at either full-back or half-back but it was at right half that he made the majority of his appearances for the Robins. In the second half, it was a domination from Cirencester Town. 2010-11 provided many memorable moments and Cheltenham Town were flying high just after Christmas sitting in the play-off spots of League Two. I had a terrific time at Newport and it was quicker in the Football League, but my fitness levels improved with full-time training and it was a good experience.. The Board of directors moved quickly and maintained continuity by appointing from within and offering coach Graham Allner the position. Former Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann was ruled out of the running after holding talks with the club. The result was a 3-0 defeat but a good performance built more confidence ahead of the second half of the season. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. At the end of the season the five and a half year reign of Steve Cotterill finally came to an end when he joined first division Stoke City. Their highest finishing position was 11th before relegation was suffered in 1992. 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. 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. Following the arrival of Both Etheridge as manager in 1966 Alec was made captain and spent the next three years operating mostly in the right-half position as the team finished fourth in the Southern League Premier Division during season 1967-68 and reached the Southern League Cup final the following year. A former Cheltenham Town player and assistant manager has spoken of his devastation after losing both parents to coronavirus - while he was recovering from the disease. | MCCANN Grant John Schofield, who had been in the running for the job, was named as assistant manager. He joined Accrington in 2016 after an injury hit career, helping the overachievers storm the division this season.