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A left-winger, Clive made his reserve team debut in March 1974, going on to make almost 60 appearances.

Still only 17 when he joined Town, Shane played in two F A Youth Cup ties before making his Combination debut in January. He was released at the end of the season.

Seven weeks after appearing as a substitute for Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at the County Ground, Dom arrived here on trial. He made five Combination appearances without scoring.

While still a scholar, James was promoted to the first team bench by Luke Williams twice during October 2016. But he was not offered a contract at the end of the season.

Shamal played in the opening 45 minutes of Town's pre-season programme at Brimscombe.

The night after Charlie Austin earned Town a 1-0 win at Southampton, Ben played against the Saints in a 0-5 defeat for the reserves. A few weeks after signing for Woking he starred in a shock 1-0 away win at Swindon in the F.A.Cup.

Kenny came up through the ranks after joining Town aged 14, making his reserves debut in a 1-1 draw at West Ham in March 1974. He could not break into Danny Williams first team squad after signing a pro contract - but went on to make 19 League appearances for Newport, either side of his 30th birthday.

Given a monthly pro contract for the 1986/87 after 14 months as an apprentice, Gary featured in thirty of Town's 38 reserve games. But he was not granted an extension by Lou Macari.

Stepped up from the Colts to the reserves in April 1949, but made only a dozen further appearances after signing on as a pro.

The big French defender sat on the first team bench for seven successive games in March and April 2007 without getting the call up from boss Paul Sturrock.

Michael played in a home Combination defeat (2-1) to Bristol Rovers.

A 6'3" defender at just 17, Allan helped Town to reach the F A Youth Cup quarter-finals in 1972/73. He made 16 Combination appearances.

Captain of Swindon Boys in 1980/81, Stuart went on to make over fifty appearances for the Combination side, before returning to local football.

Harry had just broken into the reserve side when it was axed following relegation at Hillsborough in 2011. He signed a pro deal there the following year !

John made just one Combination appearance, at home against Luton Town. In July 2007 he returned to the County Ground as goalkeeping coach.

Salisbury striker Alan joined Town on their pre-season Scottish tour, playing as a subsititute at Ayr and the full ninety minutes at Dunfermline.

Cecil made over 50 reserve appearances during his two seasons as a player and later held the post of club Chairman for ten years - from 1973 to 1983. His two guest appearances for Colchester were both against his parent club - and at Whaddon Road !

Brought in as cover when Colin Calderwood was out with a long-term injury and loanee Nick Tanner had returned to Liverpool, Richard made five appearances on the bench without being required. He was left in the Combination side by Glenn Hoddle for the whole of the following season.

Ryan became the youngest player to gain a full cap for Wales at 17. Five years later, he came to Swindon on trial, playing in the opening friendly against Gravesend.

Bernard played in all but the first two rounds of the Youth Cup as Town progressed to the Final in 1964 - scoring against his former club in the quarter-final. After making 40 appearances in the Combination side, he emigrated to South Africa, but a serious eye injury halted his career at just 22.

Ashley was playing in the top flight but had only made three starts for the Hatters in 1985/86 when Lou Macari borrowed him for the final match on Town's Irish tour, played in Limerick.

Played in three pre-season friendlies - all away - scoring in a 5-0 win at Devizes.

Cliff made just half a dozen Southern League appearances, scoring twice. His premature death was due to tuberculosis.

At the start of 1980/81, the reserves first five results - all losses - mirrored those of the first team. Brendan appeared in all five and was soon farmed out on loan. He made five appearances for the England under-19 side.

As a second year scholar, Callum reached the first team bench for a Trophy tie against Luton in December 2016. But he was not offered a contract and impressed at Valley Parade by scoring just two minutes into his first trial game against Wrexham.

Jens played on trial in a 2-0 reserves win at Oxford in Dec 1999. A Sweden under-21 international, he was still playing in 2020 at the age of 47.

Christian played in Town's opening Combination fixture, a 1-1 draw at Yeovil. He gained 23 caps for Ghana.