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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 !

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'.

Known to his teammates as 'Kit', he netted five goals in 24 Combination appearances, but had left to join the 'giant-killers' of Somerset before the season was out.

Jim hit nine goals on his Colts debut in a 17-0 victory over Thorneypits in May 1947. He then scored twice at Plymouth on his Combination debut four months later. But although he added another two in only six more appearances, he was given a free transfer in the summer of 1949.

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

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.

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.

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.

Fred turned out for Town - and scored - in the benefit match for the family of pre-War star Alan Fowler. Fred later worked as a security guard for the BBC and while in that capacity suffered a heart attack at St Pauls Cathedral during the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. He died a month later in St Bart's Hospital. (pic courtesy Mike Jay)

One of the first players to sign for Town after the last War, Norman scored in the first Southern League fixture at Yeovil.

The oldest of three siblings, Ken could only muster a handful of reserve team appearances alongside brother Les. But Ken went on to play just short of 300 games for Bath before being forced to quit through injury.

Played in Town's three Combination Cup fixtures over the Easter weekend of 1947.

The Welshman was a regular in Town's Colts side and made 25 reserve appearances spread over four seasons at the County Ground.

Jimmy (sometimes referred to as Snowden) made 20 Combination appearances at either left-back or centre-half.

Doug made just two reserve appearances - both ending in 0-3 defeats - before being given a part-time pro contract at The Firs.

Given a two-game trial in the reserves at just 17½, Terry made his debut against Chelsea and then scored in a 2-2 draw with Brighton.

Harry cost Town a substantial fee of £1,250. But he was injured in the pre-season warm-up game and played only half a dozen Combination games before having a cartilage operation - and never played again.