<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><edm>
<id>15322</id>
<session>1997-98</session>
<number>1202</number>
<title>Cheltenham Town F.c.</title>
<proposer id="10325">Nigel Jones</proposer>
<date>1998-04-06</date>
<text>That this House congratulates Cheltenham Town FC on winning through to a Wembley final for the first time; notes that their 4-3 aggregate victory in the two-leg FA Trophy semi-final against Dover produced pulsating matches with skilful football and enormous passion from players and supporters of both sides; hails the dedication of Cheltenham Town's players led by captain Chris Banks, manager Steve Cotterill, directors under the skilled chairmanship of Paul Baker, and loyal fans, who have elevated Cheltenham football to its highest ever level; and anticipates with relish further success in the future.</text>
<topics>
</topics>
<signatures>
	<signature>
		<mp id="10325">Nigel Jones</mp>
		<date>1998-04-06</date>
		<type>Proposed</type>
		<constituency>Cheltenham</constituency>
		<party>Liberal Democrat</party>
	</signature>
	<signature>
		<mp id="10459">Mark Oaten</mp>
		<date>1998-04-06</date>
		<type>Signed</type>
		<constituency>Winchester</constituency>
		<party>Liberal Democrat</party>
	</signature>
</signatures>
</edm>