Michael John Townsend (born 17 May 1986) is an English football (soccer) defender currently playing for League Two team Cheltenham Town. Townsend started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers as a youth team player, but having failed to make a first-team appearance, joined Cheltenham on a free transfer in January 2005.
Townsend became a regular in the Cheltenham team the following season, before missing several months through injury. Following in...
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Michael John Townsend (born 17 May 1986) is an English football (soccer) defender currently playing for League Two team Cheltenham Town. Townsend started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers as a youth team player, but having failed to make a first-team appearance, joined Cheltenham on a free transfer in January 2005.
Townsend became a regular in the Cheltenham team the following season, before missing several months through injury. Following injury, Townsend regained his place in the Cheltenham side alongside Shane Duff, helping Cheltenham to avoid relegation. As of August 2009, Townsend has made over 100 appearances for Cheltenham Town.
He joined Barnet on a months loan in October 2008, the loan was then extended after a few good performances.
Townsend turned down the chance of rejoining Barnet on loan in early 2009 and vowed to fight for a place in the Cheltenham team. Shortly afterwards Cheltenham Town manager Martin "Mad Dog" Allen commented that some players at the club would...
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