Michael Townsend

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Michael Townsend (born May 17, 1986^[1]) is an English football (soccer) defender currently playing for League One team Cheltenham Town F.C.^[2]. Townsend started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. as a youth team player, but having failed to make a first-team appearance, joined Cheltenham on a free transfer in January 2005^[3].

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^[4]. As of March 2008, Townsend has made over 70 appearances for Cheltenham Town^[5].