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A highly rated teenager, Bert Head invested £3,500 in the left-back. But with John Trollope entrenched in that position, Cliff never had a look in - and quickly returned to Devon.

Keith made just three Combination appearances - all in October 1961 - the first of which was at The Den. That was where he earned his first pro contract and played in a dozen Football League games. In November 1961, he played in Town's 4-0 win over Exeter in a friendly.

The right-back made a handful of appearances in Town's 'A' team during his first spell at the County Ground and was a regular there in his second - during which he made Combination appearances.

Keith came through the ranks and was probably one of the best not to have broken into the League side - 16 goals in 36 reserve appearances.

David turned out for Town in a mid-season friendly against Exeter, helping them to a 4-0 victory. But he quickly returned to the Vetch before making the switch to Fratton three weeks later.

Bryan was a regular in Town's F.A.Youth Cup finalists side in 1963/64 - and the only one not to have come through the club's own youth system.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Jimmy played almost all his football in the 'A' team. He scored the winner in a 5-4 Youth Cup victory at Portsmouth in December 1963, to set Town en route for the final.

John missed most of the 1962/63 season due to injury, but was a regular at left-back in the Combination side in the following season. He made more than 70 League appearances after moving to the Manor Ground.

Bobby arrived from Scotland on a rare 'calendar year' loan. He scored six goals in just ten reserve team games and 31 for the third team in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier leagues. But he failed to earn a first team outing and did not show for the opening weeks of what would prove to be a promotion winning season for Town.

A full-back in Town's 'A' team, Brian had one call-up for the Combination side - replacing Roger Smart on the right-wing in a 0-6 defeat at Eastville on Boxing Day 1960.

Dick forced his way into the reserve side towards the end of 1962/63 but was unable to impress boss Bert Head sufficiently to give him a try in the Second Division.

Terry was a regular at left-half for the Hellenic side in 1960/61. In the following season, he netted four goals - all in October.

Ivor signed for Town as a part-time pro, playing in the third team until promoted to the reserves on New Years Eve in 1960. He was one of five players who joined Trowbridge at the end of that season.

A member of the F.A.Youth Cup finalists side in 1964, Nat suffered a badly broken leg in a third team game at Clandown just nine months later, in January 1965. He never fully regained fitness and his contract was cancelled on 9 February 1966.

Dave had made 175 League appearances while at Blundell Park, but the emergence of Town's teenage full-backs John Trollope and Terry Wollen prevented him from breaking his duck at the County Ground.

A right-half, Bob had the evergreen Keith Morgan barring his way to a first team place. Bob's contract was terminated on 22 November. He later moved to Johannesburg to coach.

Jimmy conceded 13 goals in his four appearances for the Combination side and was not retained at the end of his one-month trial.

Five months after earning a pro contract, Ricky netted twice in a 4-1 win over QPR to take Town to the Youth Cup Final against Manchester United. He made just under fifty reserve team appearances but faled to reach the Second Division eleven before being released in May 1966.

Just 16 at the time, Colin was discovered playing in Bath Youth League football. He did not progress further than third team football while at the County Ground, but went on to make fifty Football League appearances at Edgar Street. Colin also made over 300 appearances for both his home-town club and Bath.