Cheltenham Civil Service: dead and buried, or just getting started? Head coach Steve Holend remains positive despite his side struggling for form so far this season. Currently sitting twelfth with ten games played, there’s a long way to go until the end of the season, which gives Civil Service plenty of time to turn things […]
Author: Harry Thomas
Torrential rain once again delays Cheltenham Civil Service’s return to footballing action in 2023
The weather has once again caused major disruption across the country, with many non-league football fixtures being postponed. Cheltenham Civil Service were due to play the undefeated Bromley Heath United this weekend but a waterlogged pitch means it’s now three postponements in a row. Both players and fans will be hoping for a return to […]
Cheltenham Civil Service 2022/23 mid-season review: standout performer, best moments and what’s next?
With 10 games played, Cheltenham Civil Service are exactly a third of the way through their first season back in the Gloucestershire County League division one. We’ll still call this a mid-season review however, as the festive break represents something of a reset for both players and managers. Beginning with the current standings, Civil Service […]
Cheltenham Civil Service concede six in one-sided affair away from home
Cheltenham Civil Service concede six away to Stoke Gifford United who move up to sixth in the table Service began the day looking to make it three in the league without defeat. After seemingly putting their slow start struggles behind them, head coach Steve Holend focused on a strong start in his pre-game team talk. […]
US Open champion Emma Raducanu named to lead GB team at Billie Jean King cup finals
Emma Raducanu has put injury worries to rest after being named team captain for next month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow. Raducanu has struggled for form since winning the 2021 US Open at just 18 years of age. She was forced to withdraw from the Transylvania Open in Romania last week due to […]
Bristol City Head Coach Nigel Pearson unhappy with “very poor performance” following 3-0 loss to Birmingham City
Nigel Pearson was left bitterly disappointed by his Bristol City team’s performance following a 3-0 defeat to Birmingham City. Seeking their fifth win of the season, The Robins were hoping to continue their excellent goal-scoring record away from home. However, a first half brace from Auston Trusty put the hosts firmly in control. His first […]
Gloucestershire football round-up: goals galore and much more
It was yet another busy weekend of football across the country, with our Gloucestershire teams looking to really kick on into the season. Beginning in League One, Cheltenham Town failed to make it three wins in a row as they lost 3-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday. Sheffield’s Josh Windass opened the scoring for his side, […]
Former Olympic relay medallist CJ Ujah banned for 22 months following positive drug test at Tokyo Olympics
British sprinter CJ Ujah has been banned for just under two years following two failed drug tests at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. Ujah was part of the Britsh relay team that won silver in the 4x100m. However, him and his team were stripped of their medal’s following the failed test. Testing positive for Ostarine and […]
Quedgeley Wanderers vs Cheltenham Civil Service FC: Match Report
Quedgeley Wanderers edged a 2-1 win over Cheltenham Civil Service who tasted defeat in the league for the first time this season. Civil Service began the game on the front foot, pressuring a youthful Quedgeley side. However 30 minutes into the half Quedgeley, front man Ollie Curtis rounded the keeper to slot home a simple […]
Gloucester v Sale: Can Gloucester stay in touch with the Gallagher Premiership top four?
Gloucester Rugby could leapfrog top four rivals this weekend with a win over Sale on Saturday. Off the back of a comeback win at Northampton, the Cherry & Whites will be high on confidence going into this game. However, Gloucester head coach George Skivington is well aware of the threat posed by Sale’s Faf De-Klerk, […]