Cheltenham Town F.C.
Squad
- Philip Bach1904current
- Tom Barrett1961current
Asa Hall2014current- Aaron Downes2015current
Eliot Richards2015current
Harry Pell2015current- James Dayton2015current
Cameron Burgess2016current- Jordan Cranston2016current
Andreas Weimann2026current- Colin Boothcurrent
- Darren Angellcurrent
- Dennis Allencurrent
- Fred Jonescurrent
Gary Johnsoncurrent
Gilbert Jessopcurrent- Harry Barrattcurrent
Harry Morriscurrent- Ilias Chatzitheodoridiscurrent
- John Baileycurrent
- Malcolm Crosbycurrent
- Mark Bucklandcurrent
- Mark Gaylecurrent
Mohamed Eisacurrent
Neil Cutlercurrent
Paul Bastockcurrent- Percy Sandscurrent
- Peter Goringcurrent
- Steve Abbleycurrent
- Steve Aizlewoodcurrent
Steve Cotterillcurrent- Tin Plavoticcurrent
- Jimmy Brain1939–1940
- Billy Dale1955–1955
Terry Paine1979–1980- Brett Angell1987–1988
Andy Gray1989–1990- Chris Camden1990–1991
Paul Barron1990–1990- Steve Mardenborough1990–1990
- Vince Bartram1990–1990
- Chris Banks1994–2004
Michael Duff1996–2004- Clive Walker1997–1999
- Dennis Bailey1999–1999
- Jason Brissett1999–2000
Martin Devaney1999–2005
Grant McCann2000–2001- Julian Alsop2000–2003
Chris Iwelumo2001–2001
Daryl Clare2001–2001
Keith Hill2001–2002- Martyn Lee2001–2002
- Grant McCann2002–2002
- Nathan Tyson2002–2002
Craig Dobson2003–2004- Grant McCann2003–2007
Kayode Odejayi2003–2007
Kevin Amankwaah2003–2003- Marvin Brown2003–2003
Karl Henry2004–2004
Aaron Brown2005–2005- Craig Armstrong2005–2007
Gary Bradshaw2005–2006
Michael Rose2005–2005
Scott Brown2005–2014- Andy Smith2006–2006
Keith Lowe2006–2006
Sam Foley2006–2008
Alan Wright2007–2009
Dénes Rósa2007–2007- Keith Lowe2007–2007
Michael D'Agostino2007–2008
Scott Brown2007–2007- Scott Brown2007–2009
Barry Hayles2008–2008- Craig Armstrong2008–2009
- Elvis Hammond2008–2010
- Ian Westlake2008–2009
James Wesolowski2008–2008
Jonny Hayes2008–2009
Josh Payne2008–2008- Marley Watkins2008–2011
Richard Keogh2008–2008
Stuart Fleetwood2008–2008
Yuri Berchiche2008–2009- Barry Hayles2009–2010
Ben Marshall2009–2009
David Pipe2009–2010
Frankie Artus2009–2009
Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson2009–2009- Ian Westlake2009–2009
- Julian Alsop2009–2010
Leon Constantine2009–2009
Michail Antonio2009–2009- Nicholas Bignall2009–2009
Oliver Bozanic2009–2009
Sam Cox2009–2009- Danny Andrew2010–2010
- Danny Andrew2010–2013
- Frankie Artus2010–2011
- Keith Lowe2010–2014
Louis Almond2010–2010
Marlon Pack2010–2011
Martin Riley2010–2011- Medy Elito2010–2010
Robin Shroot2010–2011- Scott Brown2010–2010
Steve Elliott2010–2015
Wes Thomas2010–2011
Alan Bennett2011–2013
Bobby De Cordova-Reid2011–2011
Darryl Duffy2011–2013
Jack Butland2011–2011- Jake Thomson2011–2011
Kaid Mohamed2011–2013
Luke Garbutt2011–2012
Luke Summerfield2011–2012- Marlon Pack2011–2013
Matt Green2011–2011- Medy Elito2011–2011
Russell Penn2011–2014- Ben Burgess2012–2012
- Connor Roberts2012–2014
Darren Carter2012–2013- Jack Butland2012–2012
- Jake Taylor2012–2013
Lawson D'Ath2012–2013
Steven MacLean2012–2012
Connor Goldson2013–2013
Craig Braham-Barrett2013–2013- Craig Braham-Barrett2013–2015
David Noble2013–2014
James Wilson2013–2013
Jamie Cureton2013–2014
Kemar Roofe2013–2014- Luke McCullough2013–2013
Michael Hector2013–2013- Paul Benson2013–2013
Troy Brown2013–2015
John Marquis2014–2014- Kane Ferdinand2014–2015
Koby Arthur2014–2014
Lee Lucas2014–2014
Michael Ihiekwe2014–2014- Omari Sterling-James2014–2016
Paul Black2014–2015
Raffaele De Vita2014–2014
Trevor Carson2014–2015
Andrija Novakovich2015–2016- Cian Harries2015–2016
Daniel Parslow2015–2017
Danny Haynes2015–2015- Jack Dunn2015–2015
Kevin Stewart2015–2015
Lloyd Jones2015–2015- Mathieu Manset2015–2015
Matt Sparrow2015–2015- Pablo Mills2015–2015
- Robert Dickie2015–2016
Wesley Burns2015–2015
Will Packwood2015–2015- Easah Suliman2016–2017
Joe Morrell2017–2018- Will Boyle2017–2022
Elijah Adebayo2018–2018
Joe Rodon2018–2018
Luke Varney2018–2020
Curtis Davies2023–2024
Cheltenham Town F.C. is a professional football club based in Cheltenham, England.
The club competes in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system.
The club was founded in 1887 and initially played in local football before turning semi-professional in 1932.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Cheltenham Town Football Club, known as The Robins, was founded in 1887 by local teacher Albert Close White. The club initially participated in local football for its first three decades, with notable players including former England international Philip Bach and cricketers Gilbert Jessop and the Barnett brothers. In December 1931, Cheltenham moved to Whaddon Road and transitioned to semi-professional status in the 1932-33 season, joining the Birmingham Combination. Under the guidance of player-coach George Blackburn, the team achieved third place in their debut season and made a memorable FA Cup run, reaching the third round in their second year.
League Progression and Achievements
After a challenging season in 1934-35, the club applied for and gained membership in the Southern League for the 1935-36 season. Over the years, Cheltenham Town has seen various successes, including winning the Third Division/League Two title in the 2020-21 season and the Football Conference/National League championships in 1998-99 and 2015-16. The club has also claimed several honors in the Southern League and various cups, showcasing its competitive spirit and resilience throughout its history.
Legacy and Current Status
Today, Cheltenham Town competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The club's rich history and achievements have solidified its place in the local community and the broader football landscape, making it a significant part of Cheltenham's sporting heritage.
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Career & Clubs
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Early Years: 1887–1940
Cheltenham has a history of football prior to The Robins. In 1849, the first use of three official referees in a match, two in field and one in tribune, was recorded in the town. However, the modern club was founded in 1887 by Albert Close White, a local teacher. The club spent its first three decades in local football. Notable players from those days included former England international Philip Bach, cricketers Gilbert Jessop and brothers Charles Barnett and Edgar Barnett.. In December 1931 the club moved to Whaddon Road and turned semi-professional in 1932–33, joining the Birmingham Combination whilst adopting new colours of red and white hooped shirts, black shorts, and red and white stockings. Former England international George Blackburn was appointed player coach, and led the team to third place in their debut season. The following year the club entered the FA Cup, featuring a ten-game journey to the third round before losing to Blackpool in front of a record attendance at the Athletic Ground in Cheltenham. Following a disappointing season in 1934–35, brightened only by winning the Leamington Hospital Cup and the discovery and sale of centre froward James Currier to Bolton Wanderers, the club applied for membership and were accepted to join the Southern League for the 1935–36 season. Town kicked-off their debut Southern League campaign with two firsts. The club appointed its first manager with "complete power" of team selection in George…
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Legacy
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Third Division / League Two (level 4) Champions: 2020–21 Play-off winners: 2002, 2006 Football Conference / National League (level 5) Champions: 1998–99, 2015–16 Runners-up: 1997–98 Southern League (level 6) Champions: 1984–85 Runners-up: 1955–56, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1996–97 Southern League Midland Division Champions: 1982–83 Cheltenham League Champions: 1910–11, 1913–14 Southern League Division One North Runners-up : 1976–77 Cup
FA Trophy Winners: 1997–98 Southern League Cup Winners: 1957–58 Runners-up; 1968–69, 1984–85 Leamington Hospital Cup Winners: 1934–35 Midland Floodlit Cup Winners: 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88 Gloucestershire Senior Cup Winners: 1998–99 Gloucestershire Senior Amateur North Challenge Cup Winners: 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35
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Identifiers & aliases
Cheltenham Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The team competes in EFL League Two, the fourth level of the English football league system.
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