Russell Milton
| Date of birth | 12 January 1969 |
| Place of birth | Folkestone |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Milton had the misfortune to suffer a pelvic injury in the 2000 pre-season and as a result he was unable to appear for Cheltenham until the end of November. He continued to be affected by niggling injuries although he featured regularly in the second half of the campaign, contributing a goal in the 4-2 victory over Halifax in April. A set-piece specialist he plays either in the centre or on the left side of midfield.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 26 Feb 1987 | 30 Jun 1988 | |
| Arsenal | 26 Feb 1987 | 28 Aug 1997 | |
| Double Flower (Hong Kong) | 01 Jul 1988 | ||
| Dover Athletic | |||
| Cheltenham Town | 12 Aug 1997 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Bath City | 01 Jul 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 18 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 37 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 2 | 15 | 6 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 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 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Barnet v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Blackpool v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Bristol City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Swansea City v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Torquay United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Carlisle United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | Southend United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Exeter City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Rochdale v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Cambridge United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | L | 5-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Kettering Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-6 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Oxford United v Cheltenham Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Torquay United v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Leyton Orient v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Burnley | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Exeter City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Apr 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-2 (5-4) |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Colchester United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Norwich City v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Bristol City | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Notts County | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Crystal Palace v Cheltenham Town | L | 7-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Stockport County | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | Swindon Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.