DoB: 9th August 1969
Birthplace: Stroud
City Career
Transfer Details: Signed for City in July 2000 having decided to leave
Cirencester Town.
City Debut: vs. Odd Down (a) FACpr, 2nd September '00, Won 2-0. (as sub)
2000/1: 39(2) Apps, 6 Goals
2001/2: 34(1) Apps, 5 Goals
2002/3: 28(20) Apps, 0 Goals
Totals: 101(23) Apps, 11 Goals
Previous Clubs: Coventry City, Swindon Town,
Shortwood United, Cambridge United, Boston United (loan), Ch@#tenham
Town, Forest Green Rovers, Shortwood United, Forest Green Rovers, Evesham United (loan),
Cinderford Town, Yate Town, Melksham Town, Uplands United, Cirencester Town, Newport County, Cirencester Town, Gloucester City,
Slimbridge
Honours: FA Youth Cup, DML Southern
Division Championship 96/7, DML Midland R-up 98/9
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Has struggled through the last few seasons despite an ongoing rib injury,
sciatica and other
hamstring and knee problems. Mashy's fitness is always a crucial issue and has
been even more problematic in 2002/3 when his role was limited. The
constant pain may also explain his often irritable temper on the pitch, but he
must improve his discipline if he is to remain a regular starter at City. May
well be released in the summer and sadly the last season's petulant behaviour
will cloud the memory of the vital contribution he made in the previous two
campaigns. Marshall was a versatile squad man who played
anywhere on the left of midfield or in attack.
At his best a useful ball player who has been an important part of several promotion winning
sides over the years. Marshall can change games with clever
passes and is more than capable of mixing it and relishes his frequent midfield
scraps. Gets forward well from midfield and hit a bizarre hatrick at Rocester in 2001 that included a penalty, a tap-in and
a goal direct from a corner - yet still saw us lose.
Marshall began his career in boys football with Paganhill and was then an apprentice at
Coventry where he won the FA Youth Cup. Then gained league experience with
Swindon and Cambridge
before heading into the south-west non-league circuit. Was involved in a
serious car crash in April 1996, but showed a lot of courage to rebuild
his career through periods in local football. Has found himself passed over at several clubs
and found it difficult to settle until arriving at Meadow Park.
