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Michael Duff’s Cheltenham came away with a point from play-off hopefuls Ipswich in the Gloucestershire club’s first trip to Portman Road since 1938. The former Southern League adversaries were of vastly differing opinions at the final whistle with the home side left frustrated by ‘boring boring Cheltenham’ while Duff’s makeshift side were happy to have been […]
Cheltenham Town’s youngest ever player has completed a six figure move to Premier League side Southampton recently, with professional development phase lead coach Pete Haynes seeing it as a testament to the fine work done by the academy staff. Will Armitage, 16, joined Cheltenham at age 15 after some time in local grassroots football and […]
Derby County announced today that Middlesbrough’s legal quarrel had been settled by former owner Mel Morris who had earlier requested the northern side settle their claim with him rather than the club. Steve Gibson, owner of Middlesbrough, launched a legal claim against the rams after their financial boost to reach the playoffs in 2019 was […]
Park Life News reporter Ben Ware was one of two goalkeeper coaches in Gloucestershire to be invited to St George’s Park to attend The FA’s ‘Developing the female GK’ event, here are five things he learned. A TROPHY IS COMING SOON The FA plan to win a trophy by 2024 in what will be the […]
Park Life Sport reporter and experienced FA-qualified referee Ben Ware gives his insight on Gabriel Martinelli’s dismissal in Arsenal’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Martinelli’s quick-fire double yellow card caused controversy and Arsenal fans continue to blame match officials for their players’ lack of discipline on the pitch. Within the space of five seconds, the Brazilian […]
It was an historic win for Gloucestershire’s League One club as Michael Duff’s Cheltenham Town picked up a surprise three points with victory over a manager-less Sunderland AFC. Visiting supporters were far from happy with the result, with some fans cancelling their season cards after seven years and other brandishing it the most embarrassing moment […]
Cheltenham Town host Fleetwood Town in what could be a season defining match at Whaddon Road on Saturday. The two sides are separated by just three places and four points as 19th placed Fleetwood look to complete a league double over Michael Duff’s Cheltenham side. Tuesday night’s win over Sunderland was a historic result for […]
Alfie May’s late strike against Sunderland on Tuesday night saw the club climb up to 100th place in the EFL all-time top scorers table. May’s strike was the 1192nd time the Robins have found the net in league action, taking them above New Brighton AFC who competed in the West Cheshire League before folding in […]
Park Life Sport reporter Ben Ware watched from the home end as Cheltenham Town sealed a famous win on Tuesday night, experiencing all the emotions with the supporters. Here’s what he saw. It was a historic night that will live long in the memory for all involved as Cheltenham Town beat former Premier League side […]
Gloucestershire were still well represented in the third round of the FA Cup last weekend, despite the absence of the county’s two professional clubs Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town. Former Gloucester City man Akwasi Asante made headlines as he found the net for Chesterfield in the 5-1 loss to reigning European champions Chelsea at […]