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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.

Glen made 15 Combination appearances, sharing goalkeeping duties with Scotsman John Kyle.

Ronnie was one of two amateurs signed on the same day, the other being Terry Moss. But unlike the winger, Ronnie did not get a first team opportunity. He netted just once in six reserve appearances and later joined the Gunners along with another winger - Freddie Jones - who went on to join Town. (pic courtesy BHACHS)

John made his debut for the reserves against Brighton a fortnight before signing a pro contract. He netted just one goal - also against Brighton - in around twenty appearances.

A prolific scorer in the 'A' team, with 33 goals in just 37 games, Ken was only given one chance in the reserves side - against Crystal Palace in March 1960.

Brought in to coach Town's youngsters in the 'A' and 'B' teams, Cyril helped out the reserve side on two occasions - scoring on his debut in a 2-0 win at Ipswich in November 1954

Right-winger Arthur came to the County Ground after impressing with Calne. But he was released after netting just twice in twenty reserve games.

Signed by Maurice Lindley on his 20th birthday, Preston made just 11 reserve appearances - scoring four times - in two seasons, much of which was spent away on National Service. He was a qualified plumber.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Irish winger played in the opening three Combination fixtures of 1953/54, scoring the only goal that won the game at Bristol City. He went on to net 21 goals in 95 League games while at Saltergate.

Ken made just a handful of Combination appearances between 1952 and 1955, playing predominantly in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League side.

Signed as cover for Sam Burton on the departure of Trevor Churchill, John was called up for National Service early in 1955 and his appearances were thus sporadic thereafter. In September of that year, he was on the wrong end of a 0-12 defeat at Birmingham !

A Welsh born left-back, Lyndon was a regular in the Colts side but had made just a dozen reserve appearances spread over three seasons when he was given a part-time pro contact at the age of 28. He combined his football with the job of coach builder at the Great Western Railway carriage works. Released in May 1951.

David netted three times in eight Combination games, but was not offered a contract by the board. His trial was terminated on 26 September.

On arriving from Anfield Frank went straight into Town's Combination side at left-wing. But after failing to get a first team chance, he put in for a transfer and he was released at the end of April 1959.

The younger brother of Johnny, Tony made just a handful of reserve team appearances but did not progress to League football.

When Town were struggling to get a team together for a Combination Cup fixture against Bristol Rovers, they called up Purton's left-back.

A right-back or centre-half, Mick was one of the first batch of 14 youngsters to be signed straight from school - which included Bobby Woodruff. Mick came through the ranks to eventually reach the Combination side, making a dozen appearances in 1959/60. He left the County Ground at the end of the following season - one of five players to move to Frome Road.

Signed by Bert Head at 17, Kevin was promoted from Town's 'A' team to the reserves in October 1958 making thirty appearances. A regular penalty taker, three of his four goals came from the spot. After his playing days ended, Kevin returned to the County Ground as a member of Harry Cousins' backroom team - then took charge of the third team before eventually becoming club physio - easily recognisable by his snow white hair.

One of Maurice Lindley's first signings, Les hit three goals in five Combination appearances in 1953/54, but fell out of favour in the following summer.

Boyd hit nine goals in just 15 reserve outings in 1957/58 - including all four in a 4-0 win over his former club - before going off to National Service. Following his 'demob' in December 1959, he was offered a full-time contract but turned it down. In early 1967, he hit a hat-trick for Amersham against Town's 'A' team - but he soon switched to playing in Greater London League football.

Spotted in 1949, playing in a Nigerian side touring the UK, Titus was the first black player to sign a pro contract for the club. Sadly he struggled with the British winter (and wearing football boots !) and, apart from just two Combination games, his appearances were confined to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League.

Fred made just three reserve appearances in the same month he signed amateur forms, before moving on at the end of the season.

The goalkeeper in Town's first ever F A Youth Cup tie in 1952, Ivor featured in a handful of Combination fixtures before being released.

Promoted from the 'A' team for the reserves' win at Bristol City in October, Godfrey came close to playing in the first floodlit friendly - for the first team against City in the April. But injury ruled him out and Mick Page took his place.

Ray was in the first batch of boys to be signed directly from school in the summer of 1956. A right-half, he made his reserve team debut at 15, in September 1956. But just half a dozen appearances followed after he had being given a pro contract by Bert Head.

Dave netted three times in 25 Combination appearances - all three coming in December. A part-time pro, he was given a free transfer at the end of the season.

Frank arrived in England at the end of 1956, following the turmoil of the Budapest Uprising. Apart from a couple of reserve appearances shortly after he signed for Town, all Frank's appearances were for the 'A' team.

Played in a home Combination fixture against West Ham, the visitors winning 4-0.

One of three footballing siblings, Derek made just a handful of reserve appearances playing in front of his brother Roy. The third ,'Rex', was the only one to make the League side.

Roy made two appearances for the 'Blues' in the pre-season public trial games in 1952 and 1953. He also played in close to 70 reserve games - mostly at right-back - before returning to local football. (See also Derek)

A former Brighton schoolboy star Ray seemed quite versatile, playing at full-back, centre-half and centre-forward during his brief stay at the County Ground. He was released in April 1957.