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Bishop’s Cleeve’s Kayte Lane hosted the Cheltenham League Senior Charities Cup semi-final as the top two Division One sides faced off. Scott Edginton scored the only goal of the tie, when the ball fell to him in the box and he took a touch before firing the chance into the corner. Tensions were high before […]
An unfortunate slip for Dane Van Niekerk at her own home has ruined her chance to captain South Africa at the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The Pretoria native slipped on a wet floor and has been ruled out for 12 weeks due to a broken ankle. “The injury is a result of an accidental […]
Cheltenham Town will pay tribute to Trust board member Richard Allsopp at Saturday’s game against Charlton Athletic. Richard’s birthday is January 14, and the Robins will pay their respects by showing his image on the scoreboard at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium in the 14th minute of this weekend’s fixture. His parents, Gus and, Anne, are guests […]
South African racing driver Lance Woolridge impressed on his Veloce Racing debut at Jurassic X Prix in Dorset and earned a permanent position on the starting line-up. The 30-year-old won the South African Cross County Series in 2018 and 2019, and is hoping to bring his off-road knowledge to the new sport. Woolridge is excited […]
Forest Green Rovers Womens assistant manager, Tom Needham hopes his side can “get back on track right away” after a series of postponements. The team are sixth in the table in their first season in the South West Regional Women’s Football League and are preparing to play their first game since their 3-1 victory over […]
Cheltenham Association Football League have announced the draw for the next round of the Senior Charities Cup and one tournament favourite will meet an early cup exit. Whaddon United v Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves is the cream of the draw, with the respective leaders of the top two leagues facing each other in a big […]
Cheltenham Civil Service manager Stephen Holend admits that a trip to Woolaston is always difficult as he looks ahead to a tough battle this weekend. Civis sit first in Northern Senior Division One, having an unbeaten start to the season. They face Woolaston this weekend as they look to continue their title charge after the […]
The 28-year-old received treatment from the club’s medical staff and was taken to hospital where he is still being monitored. In a club statement, Mal Brannigan, Wigan Athletic’s Chief Executive has stated the club places their sincere appreciation to all of the staff within the NHS who were excellent in their response and subsequent care […]
Gloucester City face Kettering Town FC, who currently sit seven places above them in the league, in the second round of the FA Trophy. The Gloucestershire side sit 20th place in National League North, in the relegation zone alongside AFC Telford United. In an interview after the side’s 3-1 defeat to Kidderminster, Gloucester City manager […]
Stepping out of a car into the car park of a golf course, wielding my £15 Driver surrounded by middle-aged golfers with their full golf bags and year-old Mercedes, is a daunting experience. As a child, I often went to the local Driving Range with my dad and my brother. I was by far the […]