Cheltenham Town 2002/03 Away kit Small

Condition: ★★★★★ 

An extremely rare kit in exce3llent condition. It was manufactured by Errea and the size is Small.

During the 2002/03 season, Cheltenham Town Football Club competed in the Football League Second Division (The Third Division of England) and various cup competitions. Here's a summary of their performance across all competitions:

1. Football League Second Division (League One)

• Final position: 21st (relegated)

2. FA Cup

• Progress: Eliminated in the Second Round

3. League Cup (Worthington Cup)

• Progress: Eliminated in the First Round
• Cheltenham faced Southend United in the First Round of the League Cup and were defeated 1-0, exiting the competition early.

4. Football League Trophy (LDV Vans Trophy)

• Progress: Eliminated in the Southern Section First Round
  

Cheltenham Town Football Club has an interesting history, filled with unique facts. Here are some notable highlights about the club:

1. Nickname - "The Robins"

• Cheltenham Town is nicknamed "The Robins", a nod to their red and white home colors, which resemble the plumage of the bird.

2. Founded in 1887

• Cheltenham Town was founded in 1887, making it one of the older clubs in English football, though they only became a professional Football League club in 1999.

3. Rapid Rise to the Football League

• Cheltenham were a non-league team for much of their history but achieved rapid success in the late 1990s under manager Steve Cotterill. They won the FA Trophy in 1998 and were promoted to the Football League in 1999 after winning the Football Conference.

4. FA Trophy Success in 1998

• One of Cheltenham's biggest achievements came when they won the FA Trophy in 1998, defeating Southport 1-0 at Wembley. This was a key moment in their rise towards becoming a Football League club.

5. First Promotion to League One (2002)

• The 2001/02 season saw Cheltenham Town achieve their first-ever promotion to League One (the third tier of English football), a major milestone in the club's history. They finished 3rd in Division Three (now League Two), earning automatic promotion.

6. Whaddon Road - The Home Ground

• Whaddon Road (officially known as the Completely-Suzuki Stadium due to sponsorship) has been Cheltenham's home since 1932. It is a small, traditional English football ground with a capacity of around 7,200.