In the centre of town, Cheltenham Martial Arts owner and principal instructor Matt Rudman continues to improve the lives of local people through keeping fit and having fun. On his website, you learn that Rudman started his journey in martial arts at aged eight, driven by a desire to bring the enjoyment of the disciples […]
Author: Thomas Day
UCL Ro16 Draw Finalised – Who Has Former Cheltenham Town Player Mark Bellingham’s Son Jude Got?
The UEFA Champions League draw for the final 16 has now been finalised, seeing those who won their play-off ties join the automatically qualified top eight. The new set of games will take place on 10/11 March and 17/18 March for the return legs. Gloucestershire based Mark Bellingham will see his son, Jude, face Manchester […]
“It’s the best sport in the world”: Diving Into The World of Underwater Rugby With The Gloucestershire Barracudas
Underwater rugby probably isn’t at the forefront of too many people’s minds, but based in Cheltenham, the Gloucestershire Barracudas are leading the way in the unique sport. Founder Laura Garlic now sees her team come together for a weekly training session, out-of-pool social gatherings, and a number of tournaments that take Gloucestershire to the international […]
“It’s a new venture”: Paul Collicutt looks ahead to Bishop Cleeve’s FA Trophy R1 Proper match against Farnham Town
Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt has insisted it’s “business as usual” ahead of their historic first-round FA Trophy match against Farnham Town. Cleeve defeated Sholing 2-1 in a third round of qualifying ‘cupset’, and have now reached the first round proper for the first time in their history. Farnham, at step three of non-league, represent […]
Where do Gloucestershire’s footballing teams fit in the extent of the English pyramid?
The English football pyramid is something that’s well discussed week on week as fans across the country attend their side’s games – and yet many people know little about its true depths. It’s the level of consequence that makes the English game quite so entertaining, with the ability to be beaten by any team in […]
What did Bracknell Town boss Matt Saunders say post-Gloucester City defeat that made him go viral?
Bracknell Town boss Matt Saunders has gone viral for the comments he made after a late 2-0 defeat to Gloucester City, declaring that he won’t be “letting people drag this football club down.” His raw and rather unfiltered thoughts after the loss in the defeat in the Southern League Premier South, that leave his side […]
Cheltenham Town’s youngest player and Gloucester City loanee Sopuruchukwu Obieri sets expectations for loan spell and future under Steve Cotterill
Cheltenham Town’s youngest ever player Sopuruchukwu Obieri has set his expectations for his loan spell with Gloucester City and reiterated his desire to continue to test himself in the men’s game. The 17-year-old striker broke the Robins record when he came on in the Street Motors Trophy clash with West Ham United U21s in November […]







