May 16 2003

Craig Dobson

Super-skilled reserve winger Craig Dobson has joined Cheltenham Town after impressing during a trial.

The 19-year-old was the star of a Channel 4 documentary on the Palace Academy last year and has won a number of national ball juggling competitions.

He was tipped for big things but Palace released him and he did enough in several Cheltenham reserve matches to warrant his signing.

Cheltenham Town boss Bobby Gould said: "I'm delighted to have secured Craig Dobson for next season.

"We invited him down for a trial and I think the stalwart supporters who go to the reserve games enjoyed his performances.

"We have given him a one-year contract but he is a very talented individual and we hope he flourishes with us. Craig is definitely a player for the future."