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Tom was one of three players to start a two-year scholarship on the same day. The other two - Jake Hyde and Mustapha Carayol - both went on to play in the Football League, though neither achieved it at Swindon. Tom was released in December 2006 - just two months in.

The Welsh keeper spent his entire career in Scotland after being released at the County Ground following the completion of his scholarship in May 2010.

Signed by prospective new owners BEST Holdings and given a one-year contract, Franklin lasted little more than five months at the County Ground. He travelled to Carlisle with the first team on 4 Dec but was not selected or on the bench, Ben Tozer being given his League debut.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder spent a week on trial at the County Ground after impressing in Woking's narrow F.A.Cup defeat.

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

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

Mustapha was just two months into his scholarship with Town when player-coach Paul Ince left, taking him with him to Moss Rose. Ten years later, he had made more than 200 League appearances and gained four caps for Gambia.

Andy King gave James a trial, seeing him come on as a substitute to score against his old club Cirencester. But no offer was made until after Iffy Onuora had taken over - and James turned him down in favour of the Saddlers. Six years later Paolo Di Canio was reported as having two offers for the striker rebuffed by Oxford.

Kyle played as a trialist in a 3-0 win for the reserves at Yeovil, but signed for the Spireites just a week later.

Given a trial in a number of early pre-season fixtures, 'Guima' netted four goals but was soon on his way back to Portugal.

Having been released at the end of his two-year scholarship with Town, Scott went on to make more than 200 League appearances with Dagenham.

Signed for £30,000 a few weeks before his 17th birthday, Dan played alongside his namesake Will Evans. But at the end of his scholarship there was no offer of a contact and Dan returned to Devon.

Still under contract at Hillsborough, Richard played in the opening reserve League game of the season against Cheltenham.

Tom was handed a one-year contract after completing his scholarship, but after twice going out on loan he was released in May 2009.

Adam scored on his first start for the Combination side in a 2-2 draw with Cheltenham in November 2007.

Vernon played in the first half of a 3-2 win in a friendly at Forest Green.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Polish under-21 keeper looked set to make his debut when Paul Hart took over briefly as Town boss. But Phil Smith kept his place and Jakub was given a free transfer in the June.

A former England under-17 keeper, Michael played in two pre-season friendlies for Town - at Bideford and Taunton.

The Greek-born defender came on trial for what would be a disastrous 5-1 home defeat for the reserves at the hands of Cheltenham.

Yan netted three goals when on trial in two pre-season friendlies, at Supermarine and Cirencester.

Francis played as a second-half substitute at Cirencester - when he missed from the penalty spot in Town's 3-1 win.

Rais was one of four trialists to start the pre-season friendly at Hampton and Richmond. Since then the keeper has gained over fifty caps for Algeria.

The Tonbridge striker played for Town in a Combination game against Exeter, impressing enough to be invited back in the close season. But Jon turned down the offer, instead signing a contract extension with the Angels.

A 6'5" front man, Rory appeared in the pre-season friendly at Hampton and Richmond.

Dean scored in Town's final pre-season warm-up game - a 3-3 draw at Cirencester.

Henry lined up for Town at Sherborne but did not impress enough to be offered another chance and, after a busy month, he was soon on his way back to Ulster.

One of nine under-18s to be handed an 18-month pro contract in February 2008, Sam went on to clock up more than 300 games at South Marston.

Steven scored in the opening friendly at Hungerford. He emigrated to New Zealand three years later.

Recently released by Wolves, 18 year-old Gareth featured in Town's pre-season friendly at Cirencester.

Akwasi went on Town's summer tour to Austria, featuring in all three games there. But there was no contract offer on his return to the UK.

One of two defenders signed on transfer deadline day - the other being Claude Gnakpa - neither managed a League appearance for Town. Dave, on a one-month loan, returned to Ashton Gate early with a hamstring injury. A Welsh international.

Nic started the first away pre-season game at Cirencester but it was not long before he was off home to France.

Kraig was a trialist in the final pre-season outing for Town - a 1-1 draw at Hampton and Richmond.

Cherno went on Town's pre-season tour of Austria, featuring in all three games. He had gained caps for England at under-16 through to under-20 before switching to his native Gambia.

Made six appearances on the first team bench while a scholar but after signing a pro contract, Mark spent most of 2009/10 out on loan. In March 2017 he suffered a life-threatening injury when he broke his neck in a collision with a Basingstoke player.

Dominic featured for the reserve side in Town's 1-0 away win at Bristol Rovers.

Scott played as a trialist in the first pre-season friendly following the club's trip to Austria - and scored in a 3-0 win at Hungerford.

A much travelled keeper following his two-year stint with the Town Academy, Jon went on to make a handful of first team appearances while at Dean Court.

Jimmy came to the County Ground on trial in the final weeks before his release from Derby.

Harry had played in the same Red Star side as Hamdi Razak in his home city. Harry appeared in Town's final warm-up game at Hampton and Richmond.

Callum came on as a substitute in Town's last pre-season friendly at Hampton and Richmond in August 2007 - at just 16 years and 4 months.