1996 Chesterfield, Gavin
Birth Date
18th August 1979
Birthplace
Neath, Glamorgan
Biographical Text
Gavin Chesterfield was an Exeter City trainee between 1996 and 1998 and was part of the team that played Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup in December 1997. He was later the long-term manager of Barry Town, and its successor club Barry Town United, before taking charge of the Cardiff City academy.
Playing his part in the youth team's draw against Arsenal, and a narrow defeat in the replay, he signed a proessional deal through to the 1998/99 season and played in the Devon Bowl against Plymouth Argyle in May 1999.
After leaving Exeter he had a short spell at Elmore, before signing for Merthyr later in 1999/2000.
Becoming manager of Barry Town in 2007 he was at the helm of many twists and turns of fate as the club folded and re-emerged as Barry Town United in 2013 and slowly climbed the leagues to regain its former status. An UEFA 'A' coach, who also worked with Wales teams at under-15 and under-16 level, Gavin was in charge at Jenner Park for fifteen years and around 500 games prior to becoming manager of the Cardiff City academy in 2022.
Playing his part in the youth team's draw against Arsenal, and a narrow defeat in the replay, he signed a proessional deal through to the 1998/99 season and played in the Devon Bowl against Plymouth Argyle in May 1999.
After leaving Exeter he had a short spell at Elmore, before signing for Merthyr later in 1999/2000.
Becoming manager of Barry Town in 2007 he was at the helm of many twists and turns of fate as the club folded and re-emerged as Barry Town United in 2013 and slowly climbed the leagues to regain its former status. An UEFA 'A' coach, who also worked with Wales teams at under-15 and under-16 level, Gavin was in charge at Jenner Park for fifteen years and around 500 games prior to becoming manager of the Cardiff City academy in 2022.
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