The 2016-17 campaign was a desperate battle for survival for Cheltenham Town, with The Robins, in their first season back in League Two, narrowly avoiding relegation with a 21st-place finish. Leading the charge was the star forward Billy Waters, whose 16 goals across all competitions proved decisive in a tense campaign built on grit and determination. Waters swept the club's Player of the Year awards for his efforts, cementing his status as the hero who ensured the club retained its hard-fought Football League status.