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After netting five goals in just nine Hellenic League games in 1969/70, Paul was given a couple of Combination run-outs in April 1971.

Jack featured in the first two pre-season friendlies but quickly moved on to south Wales.

Lionel made a couple of appearances for the reserves at Easter 1949, stepping in at right-back when Billy Lloyd was recalled to the first team. Two months earlier, Lionel had played as a make-shift centre-forward for Pinehurst in the Swindon and District League - and netted five goals !

A highly rated teenager, Bert Head invested £3,500 in the left-back. But with John Trollope entrenched in that position, Cliff never had a look in - and quickly returned to Devon.

Nicky, then 30, played in Town's opening reserve game a 1-3 defeat against Wycombe, but signed a short-term deal at Home Park a week later.

The Belgian was a trialist in Town's pre-season friendly against Sporting Gijon.

After joining Town at 14, Dave made his debut in the reserve side in October 1986. He was handed a pro contract after completing two years as a trainee but left the County Ground just six months later.

Nigel made 60 appearances for the reserves side before being released at the end of his apprenticeship.

Following the sale of Norman Uprichard to Portsmouth early in November 1952, the then 32-year old Alan was signed as cover for Sam Burton.

Fourth choice right-winger, Alan made just seven Combination appearances before being released. As a former professional he successfully applied for a permit to enable him to play for Calne.

Harry made around 30 appearances for Town's reserve side before returning north to play forty war-time games while at Sealand Road.

George was a product of the junior side at the County Ground. He made just one reserve appearance - against Watford in October 1914 - before going off to War, where he was killed in action aged just 24. George is buried at Kemmel Chateau.

Nathan appeared in two of Town's early friendlies before it was decided to bring in Matej Kovar on loan.

Nick played in the opening pre-season friendly at Didcot but his trial was ended after a fortnight at the County Ground.

Graham played his entire career in Scotland - apart from an appearance for the first half of a pre-season friendly against Southampton !

An engine fitter by trade, Joe spent three-and-a-half years with Town, but secretary-manager Sam Allen could not be persuaded to hand him a first team slot during that time. Joe made around 60 reserve appearances. His premature death was due to colon cancer.

After moving to Wiltshire as a youngster, Phil spent three years at the County Ground before being awarded a pro contract despite only making only a handful of appearances in the Combination side.

A locomotive fireman for the Great Western, George was finally given a pro contract after almost four years with the reserves - where he made over 90 appearances - and another in south Wales.

Steve made just one start in the reserve side at Chelsea in November 1997, after a couple of substitute appearances.

Tony scored in Town's pre-season friendly at Brimscombe but was released just eight months into his time as a trainee.

Keith made just three Combination appearances - all in October 1961 - the first of which was at The Den. That was where he earned his first pro contract and played in a dozen Football League games. In November 1961, he played in Town's 4-0 win over Exeter in a friendly.

Anthony played in just four reserve games - his debut coming in a 6-2 home defeat to Arsenal in January 1997. His other three appearances were all in November of that year.

A striker who had netted over 150 goals in under 400 League games, Alan played in three pre-season friendlies - netting once.

Adam arrived on trial after being released at Highbury. Town again showed interest in him in 2011, after he had 63 goals in only 93 games in the Conference South - but he chose to stay in Kent. He gained 12 caps for Wales under-21s.

Recently demobbed from the Army, having been stationed in Egypt, Ted played for the 'possibles' in the second half of the pre-season public trial. But he then found himself playing for the third team - the Colts - before deciding to move on to the 'Vics'.

An under-23 international for Senegal, Daniel played in two reserve team fixtures towards the end of the season.

Roger, then 32, played in the 2-2 friendly draw with Tottenham, alongside Wayne Allison.

Robbie played as a trialist in a goalless draw against Bournemouth in the Combination, shortly before his release from Goodison Park.

Len hit six goals in just four reserve appearances at the start of 1929/30, but that failed to impress boss Sam Allen and he joined the Romans on what appeared to be a loan for a month. He continued to assist Town's reserves until November 1931.

Liam played in a 'behind closed doors' friendly against Bristol City, played at Supermarine.

Emad turned up at the County Ground and got straight on the bus to Basingstoke. Brought on after an hour, his first two touches were poor but he then hit a sublime 25-yard chip to put Town 2-1 up ! Emad lived in Birmingham for the next year, returning there to play following a three-year stint in his homeland.

Jason made a handful of Combination appearances during the last six months of his time as a trainee. He later managed Thatcham, Andover, Kintbury, Newbury and Hungerford.

Third choice for his favoured centre-half position - behind George Morrall and Dai Jones - Bill played mostly at left-back for the reserves before switching to their Southern League rivals in Kent - who paid £3 of his £5 per week salary !

The younger of two brothers, Dickie progressed to the reserve side in 1975/76, joining Trevor on the scoresheet in a last day 4-0 win at West Ham. In the following two seasons Dickie made 70 Combination appearances up front but found the net on only three occasions.

Trevor made arooud 40 reserve appearances, playing predominantly behind his brother Dickie during the 1975/76 season.

Gary's only contribution to the Town record books was an appearance in a reserve team friendly at Cirencester.

Glyn made his reserve debut shortly before the end of 1971/72 and became a regular in the side from October 1973, eventually totalling almost 100 appearances. Now a paramedic with the South Western Ambulance Service.

A 6'5" midfielder, Bayley played just thirty minutes during Town's 'behind closed doors' friendly at Brentford.

The right-back made a handful of appearances in Town's 'A' team during his first spell at the County Ground and was a regular there in his second - during which he made Combination appearances.

Aaron turned out for Town's Wilts Premier Shield tie against Salisbury in Dec 2006, aged just 15.

After leaving the County Ground Gary made the same switch - from Paget to The Dell - that Jon Gittens had made a year earlier. Gary went on to net over 60 goals in 250 League appearances.

Nicky reached the subs bench for the reserves six months into his time as a trainee. But he was released without gaining a contract and spent most of his subsequent career in south Wales.

Luke had a two-game trial for Town's reserves shortly after being released by the Saints.

Ollie was a second-half substitute in Town's opening friendly at Brimscombe.