Claim: Ian Hilllier made his professional debut in a 2–1 win over Cheltenham Town, a professional football club founded in 1887 which had rivalries with other clubs like the Gloucester City and Forest Green Rovers in Gloucestershire, England. .
Evidence: He made his professional debut in a 2–1 win over Cheltenham Town on 18 August and went on to make a total of 13 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal in a 2–1 win over York City. Cheltenham Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. 1887; 133 years ago (1887) The club contests rivalries with Gloucester City and Forest Green Rovers.