Bob Bloomer
| Date of birth | 21 June 1966 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Central midfielder |
Over 250 League club appearances under his belt despite not being in the League for eight years between leaving Bristol Rovers and getting a second lease of life with Cheltenham's promotion. This experienced player made a handful of appearances for Cheltenham Town last season either at right back or in midfield before announcing his retirement at the end of the campaign. He played a key role for the Robins in the 0-0 draw at Watford in the Worthington Cup first round first leg and also scored a spectacular goal against Brighton. Having already passed his UEFA B coaching badge he is to take charge of Cheltenham's youth team in the 2001-02 season. He has also been rewarded with benefit match against his old club Bristol Rovers.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 21 Aug 1985 | 22 Mar 1990 | |
| Bristol Rovers | 22 Mar 1990 | 15 Aug 1992 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 15 Aug 1992 | 30 Jun 2001 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 5 | 7 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Cheltenham Town v Norwich City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Watford v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Watford | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.