Tue 07 Oct 2025 14:24

When Marlborough finally started to beat Devizes in local derby's


This match sticks out in the minds of those who are old enough to remember when Devizes frequently put Marlborough down. Then in the 1995 season, things started to change for the better.

Charlie Sheppy’s Team 1995/96

Back row left to right

Bryan Kent
John Pearce
Craig Davies
Richard Jenkins
Campbell Brooke
Paul Taylor
Richard Palmer
Mike Wootton
Eddy Edwards Team Manager

Front row left to right

Rob Bosher
Toby Sargeant
Simon Clements
Peter Grant
Charlie Sheppy
Richard Carlisle
Chris Iles
Richard Palmer

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