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Shana registered the opening goal in Town's 3-3 draw with Cheltenham reserves.

the 34-year old was given an hour run-out in a friendly against Bristol City at Supermarine.

Geoff was stationed at Warminster on national service when he made three reserve appearances. A few weeks after the third he signed a pro contract for the Hammers but he was forced to retire only a year later following a head injury.

With 16 year-old Alan Churchward the only cover for Scott Endersby, Jon came on what would end up as a six-week loan - during which he made just three appearances for the Combination side.

Still only 16 - and lacking height at just 5'9" - Chris made his debut in Town's Combination side in April 1994, in a 0-6 home defeat by Crystal Palace.

Tony completed his two-year term as a trainee with Town but made just three substitute appearances for the reserve side during that time.

Kurt did well enough to earn a 12-month extension to his pro contract in 2009, but a serious knee injury put paid to any further full-time football.

Later an Eire international defender, Eoin played as a right-winger during his one season at the County Ground - scoring an impressive nine goals in just 24 appearances.

A late arrival into the professional game, Roger appeared in all 35 Combination games in 1969/70 but was then released.

One of four trialists who appeared in a 'behind closed doors' friendly against Aston Villa at Tamworth. Lewis was force to retire at 22 due to a heart condition.

The son of Ray, the 6'4" central defender played in two reserve games in the space of three days - at home against Watford and away at Portsmouth.

Arthur made a handful of reserve apperances at left-back shortly after getting a pro contract - and then a few more at right-back at the start of the following season. At the end of it, in the summer of 1948, he was given a free transfer.

On being released without a pro contract, Mark was playing in Wessex League football before moving to Asia. He went on to collect more than twenty full caps for the Philippines.

Iain joined his home-town club after ending his time at the County Ground as a trainee - and later spent ten years at Hardenhuish Park.

A tall central defender - at 15 he stood 6'1½" - Malcolm came through the youth ranks to make a handful of appearances in the Combination side. But he failed to fulfil his potential and was released in June 1963 without having secured a full-time contract.

Mason was released shortly before the end of his two-year scholarship at the County Ground.

Ernie was given a one-match trial, scoring in a 3-1 home win over Plymouth in the Southern League.

Gary impressed in Town's first three pre-season friendlies and Andy King was looking to keep him at the County Ground. But a transfer embargo prevented that from happening.

One of the first four players to be signed on by Sam Allen when the club office reopened after World War Two, Bernard had just one reserve outing. Playing in the opening home game of 1945/46 against a strong Yeovil and Petters side, the visitors ran out 7-1 winners. Deputy to Sam Burton in the Wilts County side, he later turned down a full-time contract in favour of going to university. Father of BBC Radio sports commentator Andrew.

Ernie made only three League appearances for Town's reserve side, failing to find the target. However, in the Wilts Cup and miscellaneous friendlies, he netted five in nine games. After leaving the County Ground for a two-year stint in south London, he was second top scorer in 1908/09 with 32 goals in only 48 games !

The son of Bert Head, David made his Combination debut in April 1957 at 16. But having not progressed to the senior side two years later he made the switch to Highbury.

After coming through the Hammers trainee programme at the same time as Mike Macari, Steve made 26 Combination appearances for Town before persuing his career outside of the Football League.

Kieran played in half a dozen Combination games without a contract - scoring on his debut in a 1-1 draw at Birmingham. He had previously netted 37 goals for Cheltenham in only 89 starts.

Tony broke into the Combination side at right-back in March 1962, going on to record 55 appearances. Said to have signed a pro contract in June 1962, there is no record of this at the Football League. Tony made the move to Plainmoor along with 'keeper Mike Turner.

Joe played four Combination games on trial but was not retained after conceding 11 goals in the last two.

The son of Charlie Henry, Leigh reached the first team bench in December 2005 at Rotherham. But that was as far as he got as he was released following two six-monthly contracts for the 2006/07 season.

After starting out with the club as an eight-year old, Alex left Town for an 'undisclosed fee' - after reaching the first team bench twice aged 15. Shortly after going to Manchester he made his debut for the England under-17's and went on to appear in 16 games at that level. His Football League appearances totalled one less than that.

Cyril made his debut for the reserves in a 5-2 home win against Weymouth, but he did not receive another call-up by Town until for almost two years. In the War he served as a Lance Corporal with the 4th Battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment. They were part of the 43rd Wessex Infantry that included Alan Fowler's Dorset Regiment. Both Cyril and Alan died on the same day in the battle to liberate Caen.

Signed from Town's post-War nursery club, as fourth-choice goalkeeper 'Jock' primarily assisted the Colts. But he was promoted to the Combination side on a couple of occasions - against Reading and Arsenal.

Malcolm made his Midland Youth League debut in November 1970 and a year later had his only outing in the Combination - a 2-1 win at Arsenal ! He continued in full-time education in preference to an apprenticeship before suffering a serious knee injury at 21.

The 30 year old full-back featured in three of Town's opening four pre-season friendlies.

Zavon had a very brief trial at the County Ground in 2012 when, before he had had the chance to impress in a pre-season game, manager Di Canio decided that his fitness levels were not up to speed. Zavon returned five years later, appearing for 45 minutes in friendlies at Supermarine and Melksham.

A free agent after having his contract cancelled by MK two months earlier, Tom scored twice in Town's opening Development game at Peterborough.

Signed by Town at 15, Dave became a consistent scorer in the third team during almost six years at the County Ground. But he was given only a handful of outings when stepping up to the Combination side.

Richard played on trial in Town's 2-1 reserves win over Portsmouth four months before being released by Forest.

Released at the end of his stint as a trainee, Stuart spent the remainder of his career in local football where he both enjoyed success and suffered from disciplinary issues. During his time at Pewsey in 2002, he was handed a 16-week ban - while in 2008/09 he was top scorer for Greenmeadow with 36 goals.

Jon made 24 appearances for the reserve side before continuing his playing career elsewhere. But he was soon appointed as a Football in the Community officer at the County Ground, celebrating 20 years in that post in 2016.

Played for the first hour of a 'behind closed doors' friendly against Oxford.

After four seasons in Scotland, Chris was looking for a club 'closer to home' and came on trial for two Combination games at the end of 1994/95.

Luke was released after completing his scholarship, having only once come close to playing for the first team - when he was an unused substitute against Chester in February 2007.

Stan arrived shortly after his 15th birthday, but did not progress beyond the 'A' team during his 11 month stay. He went on to make more than 200 League appearances.

After being out of action with a knee injury for 18 of his 24 months at Fratton, Eddie joined Swindon on loan. He made the bench at Luton on 12 April, but was not called upon as Town strolled to a 3-0 win. He returned to Fratton Park five days later.

One of four trialists who appeared in a 'behind closed doors' friendly against Aston Villa at Tamworth.

Ossie Ardiles signed the young keeper from his former club as cover for Fraser Digby. After Gareth had returned to White Hart Lane his clubmate Kevin Dearden made the same move.

The 31 year old Welshman - capped by his country on eight occasions - was given a one-match trial at the County Ground. He appeared in Town's 2-0 Combination win over Cardiff reserves.

Scored twice in a 4-1 win in a friendly at Hereford, after coming on for the final 35 minutes.

A regular scorer for the Colts in 1950/51, Ron was later switched to left-half or left-back - where he featured in one reserve fixture, a 6-3 defeat at Brighton in November 1951.

Gavin was a trialist in a narrow 3-2 defeat at Yeovil in a Combination fixture, just a few weeks before his release from the City Ground.

A free agent for the previous six months, Ronald appeared for Town in the first half of their opening pre-season friendly at Supermarine. One cap for Paraguay.

Jake earned a 16-month pro contract on completion of his scholarship but failed to make the breakthrough to the League side. He was top scorer for Barnet in 2012/13 and scored the last ever goal at Underhill in the April. Jake also bagged the goal for the Cards that knocked Town out of the F.A.Cup in December 2018.