According to Le Parisien, left-back Yuri Berchiche, now playing for La Liga side Real Sociedad is close . Their impact was immediate and during both January and March 2008, team results were such that, Keith Downing was runner up in the League One 'manager of the month' competitions. 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.. I left Newport because of the travelling really and I was earning less in full-time football than I was playing part-time and working, he said.. 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. If you know what has happened to any former players not listed here, please do let us know - thanks. Cheltenham took on Burton Albion on Saturday 13 March 2010 looking for an all important three points. During that remarkable run of form there had been FA Cup wins over both Tranmere and Luton which set up a first ever clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the FA Cup. Cheltenham Town became Southern League champions, Southern League Cup runners-up (losing to Fisher Athletic 6-2 on aggregate) and Southern League Merit Cup winners. 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. 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. 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. | BURNS Chris, GOODRIDGE Gregory Cheltenham Town head coach Wade Elliott looked ahead to his sides away match tomorrow against Wycombe Wanderers in League One. Current record holder Mo Eisa, who has netted 23 league goals this season (25 in all competitions), is under contract but may leave for the Championship this summer after a sublime first season in the EFL. 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. 28 Players/Coaches. FORMER Cheltenham Town player Lewis Montrose struck to deny his old team an opening day point at Priestfield Stadium. Former Cheltenham Town captain Alec Carson has died at the age of 77. 14:52, 15 APR 2020. 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. Wycombe won automatic promotion last weekend, securing a third-place finish in League Two with Jombati part of the squad. Again, we werent earning much money at the time, but you cant buy those memories we picked up along the way., Players now might be on 100,000 a week, but I dont think theyll get any more out of football as we did all those years ago.. He arrived at Cheltenham as a left half, but was used predominantly as a full-back by Etheridge. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I also like to get out and about as an active journalist. 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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. Unfortunately injuries were to become a recurring theme for Duff over the next four years, although he managed to appear in nearly two thirds of the matches during both 2006-07 and 2007-08 as Cheltenham retained theirstatus in League One during the latter part of each season.The 2008-09 campaign was one to forget for both Duff and the club. On April 16 2016, two goals from striker Dan Holman lead the Robins to a 2-0 home win against Halifax, triggering a pitch invasion as Cheltenham officially won the league. In the second half, it was a domination from Cirencester Town. Cheltenham Town. Alec was a member of the Cheltenham team of the late 1960s under Bob Etheridge that made a challenge for the Southern League championship in season 1967-68 and played Watford in the FA Cup first round the following year. 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. The following day many more lined the streets of Cheltenham for the open top bus tour around the town. On the 22nd December 2009 Cheltenham Town announced that former player Mark Yates would become the new manager of the Robins. 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 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 rest is history and its funny how life turns out. Previous lineup from Cheltenham Town vs Oxford United on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Another former Cheltenham left back to play for England at that age group too is Alan Wright. Back row (l-r): Roger Thorndale, Dave Hudd, Willie Ferns, Graham Green. . He is a former Cheltenham Town scholar having spent time at Stratford Town during pre-season. and/or if you have any photos that we could use on 'Where Are They Now' is compiled by enthusiastic football fans and we hope that you enjoy the trip down memory lane. 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. [80] The following 2019-20 season was very successful, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion in 4th place. 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. I still see my old team-mates Dave Hudd, Roger Thorndale and Willie Ferns regularly and we never fail to have a laugh about those times because they mean so much to us all. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Whether you are a researcher, football fan or a former player yourself, we would love to hear from you. So many years spent helping others at all levels., Jason Eaton, another former Cheltenham forward, tweeted: What a great person and always made time for me and my family. Jombati made over 100 appearances for the Robins under Yates, playing a pivotal role in the side that reached the League Two play-off final in 2011/12 and semi-finals in 2012/13. Season 2006/2007. Wins over chief rivals Kettering Town and Rushden & Diamonds put the Robins in the driving seat and they sealed the title with a dramatic 3-2 win over Yeovil Town. 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. 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. 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. | GORING Harry Career [ edit] Ipswich Town [ edit] Matt is a graduate of the Ipswich Town academy, and made his debut in the UEFA Cup against Avenir Beggen aged just 17. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. This time Northampton were the opponents and despite battling hard, Mark Yates' side lost the first leg 1-0 away from home. 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. Newly promoted to the Football Conference the following season, Cheltenham began the campaign with the modest ambition of retaining their status within the top tier of English non-league football. 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. Cheltenham Town's Alec Carson (Image: Cheltenham Town FC) Former Cheltenham Town captain Alec Carson has died at the age of 77. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. More > Charlton Rovers AFC - Various Locations, Gloucestershire Cheltenham Saracens FC They couldnt afford to pay us what they owed because I would happily have signed back on for Cheltenham there and then. | MURRAY Scott, NOBLE David The early 1930's were a time of immense importance in the club's history. "The whole village is buzzing" - Ambitious Alvechurch preparing for historic FA Cup occasion at Cheltenham Town, Former Cheltenham Town forward Ashley Vincent installed as new Under-18s coach, Wales select new Gloucester signing and England capped ex-Bath prop in World Cup training squad. This came initially in the form of one, Alan Wright and the arrival of the ex-Villa and Blackburn full-back was certainly a bit of a coup for Downing. Annabel Davies has rejoined Cheltenham Town Ladies Annabel Davies has returned to Cheltenham Town Ladies after two seasons away. ALLEN Martin A well respected man who loved to have a laugh and joke. I think Id played against them in the Cup before and had a decent game so maybe I caught their eye and it was a huge club in non-League football at the time. The 27-year-old has turned into an excellent League Two player since spending a short 11 match loan spell from West Brom at Whaddon Road in 2009/10. 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. The club went on to spend its first three decades in local football, where a number of championships and cup wins were celebrated. 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. | MCCANN Grant John Schofield, who had acted as manager throughout Allen's gardening leave, continued his role as Caretaker manager whilst applications for the managers job were invited. The Robins needed only two points from their final two games to clinch automatic promotion but it was not to be and an appearance in the play-offs resulted. 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. I always loved my job outside of football so I thank God for every day because Im a very lucky man.. The appointment ended Mark's four year reign at Kidderminster Harriers but gave him the ideal opportunity to prove himself at Football League level. Hopefully, you have realised that this is not an attempt to get rich. 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.. Mark Yates started to rebuild the club and grabbed his first win as manager over Dagenham & Redbridge away from home on Monday 28 December. Created by former Cheltenham player Norman Rees and Pat Todd 43 years ago, the Colts achieved huge representation at National Boys Club level (76 players), Gloucestershire Boys Clubs (119 players), Gloucestershire Colts (100 players) and Gloucestershire Under 18s. 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. 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. 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. New manager Bobby Gould made him a regular selection in the centre of defence alongside his brother in the closing weeks of the season and despite the team's relegation back to Division Three, the partnership was retained for spells during the following season until Michael departed for Burnley in the summer of 2004. The club reverted back to it's traditional colour of Ruby and started work on what would prove to be a memorable season. But all was not totally lost at the end of this troubled season and the side staved off relegation for much longer than was expected of them with some spirited performances in the final few weeks. A one season wonder with the Robins in 2010/11, Thomas has recently been made available after Oxford United released the striker this week. Graham Allner gave way to Bobby Gould in January and although there was an upturn in results, the team failed to avoid relegation back to Division Three by a margin of two points on the final day of the season. Roger Thorndale officially made a club record 703 appearances and Dave Lewis bagged 273 goals. Hemade a welcome return to Cheltenham Town in July 2016 in the role of commercial manager. 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. | WRIGHT Bernie. | BAILEY Dennis 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. In all he made 279 appearances for Cheltenham Town scoring 19 goals. The match was played at the now demolished Cheltenham Athletic Ground and Blackpool won 3-1. Former Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann was ruled out of the running after holding talks with the club. Caleb Taylor reflected on his time at Cheltenham Town this season and gave his thoughts on Wycombe Wanderers ahead of the game tomorrow. A fall out with the City chairman Milan Mandaric was enough to see Allen take a break from the game. 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. The result was promotion to the Football Conference. 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.