David Lucas signed for Town on a free transfer in June 2009 following his release from Leeds United.

He signed a two-year deal at The County Ground which reunited him with former Sheffield Wednesday teammate Jon-Paul McGovern.

He began his career with Preston North End and went on to spend 10 successful years with the Lancashire club. He also won International honours whilst at Deepdale; representing England at Under 21 level.

After two loan spells with Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 he made the switch to Hillsborough a permanent one the following summer. It was to be a successful season with The Owls as he racked up 15 clean sheets in 41 appearances during the 2004/05 season.

The campaign ended with a 4-2 victory in the League 1 Play-Off Final against Hartlepool United - with McGovern on the scoresheet in front of almost 60,000 in Cardiff.

Lucas started the 2005/06 season as number one with newly-promoted Sheffield Wednesday before suffering injury. He made the switch to Yorkshire rivals Barnsley in January 2007.

A move to Leeds United followed, as he joined The Whites in September 2007. He made his debut for the club in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy win at Darlington, making a further five appearances during the campaign.

He enjoyed an extended run in the side during the first half of the 2008/09 season, which included a start against Swindon at The County Ground.

The game saw Leeds earn three points from a 3-1 win, with Lucas beaten by Simon Cox's sixth goal of the season.

After his move to Wiltshire, Lucas started the 2009/10 season as Town's number one keeper and scored a penalty in the Carling Cup penalty shoot-out defeat at Wolves at the end of August.

It proved to be a hugely successful first season at The County Ground for the 32-year-old, as he made 43 appearances for Town, including a start at Wembley in the League 1 Play-Off Final against Millwall.