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Grassroots football in trouble in Cheltenham: Club president answers

On every level of the football pyramid, there are challenges the teams and players have to face. Adult grassroots football is not short of issues themselves, with player shortages and less teams applying to play throughout the entirety of the season. Cheltenham Civil Service’s club president and former player, Rob Morrison gave an insight to […]

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Why is now the right time to join East Glos Racket Club? Coach Steve Worlsey explains

In recent years, racket sports have grown massively in popularity. In Gloucestershire, one of the biggest clubs is East Glos Club, which started off as just a tennis club but has now expanded into all racket sports.  The club, which was formed during the reign of Queen Victoria, now has over 2,000 members, Racket Manager […]

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“The whole game was a positive for us” – Slimbridge AFC manager Tom Deakin on Hereford Pegasus draw

Slimbridge AFC manager Tom Deakin was pleased with his side’s resilience after their 1-1 draw against Hereford Pegasus. A late equaliser from Slimbridge’s Will Hawes in the 87th minute cancelled out Rory Thompson’s fantastic free kick, resulting in the game finishing all-square. “The whole game is a positive for us,” said Deakin. “It’s been a […]

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Cheltenham Town boss Michael Flynn ‘definitely’ wants more signings ahead of transfer deadline day

Cheltenham Town Manager Michael Flynn is expecting some late nights ahead of transfer deadline day on Monday as his side looks to add at least one more signing. The Robins have signed five loan players so far this January transfer window, including the signing of Brentford B duo of Ashley Hay and Val Adedokun, but […]

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Cheltenham-based driver Zak O’Sullivan given lifeline to return to racing after Formula 2 axe

Former Formula 2 driver Zak O’Sullivan has finally returned to racing after his axe from F2 earlier this season due to a lack of funding. The Williams Driver Academy star drove for ART Grand Prix but was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning before the Monza round. He posted on his social media platforms […]

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Cheltenham Civil Service FC club president Rob Morrison discusses the worrying decline of adult football

Cheltenham Civil Service AFC president Rob Morrison describes his role, diving into the decline of adult football. “I am the programme editor, I’m the match day cook. I just do whatever needs doing basically.” Cheltenham Civil Service president Rob Morrison comes across as the jack of all trades. Despite his range of roles, he stresses […]

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“When you start picking up results it becomes a habit” Cheltenham Town midfielder Luke Young discusses their recent form

Cheltenham Town midfielder Luke Young spoke on the club’s recent success in the EFL Trophy and how the form they have hit could help them going into the Christmas period. “The lads have done well in this competition which helps us carry the confidence and momentum from Tuesday and hopefully take it into the weekend.” […]

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“We are close to an agreement on one or two players” – Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn on the January transfer window ahead of Morecambe clash

Cheltenham boss Micheal Flynn was asked about the upcoming January transfer window in his press conference Friday morning, giving fans an exciting Christmas present as he revealed the club are close to wrapping up some early transfer business. “It’s already started, (preparations) began months ago,” “We’re close on loans at the minute, there might be […]

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Five years on from Covid 19: How sport came to a standstill and Cheltenham Town fell short of promotion.

Five years ago, in Wuhan, China the beginning of a worldwide pandemic was starting to spread. In a matter of months all sports leagues across the world were all paused to keep people safe. The sports industry is one of the most lucrative in the entire world and Prof Smith and Prof Skinner from Loughborough […]

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Cheltenham Town captain Scot Bennett on FA Cup memories, ahead of Saturday cup clash against Salford City

Cheltenham centre-back Scot Bennett spoke fondly of the cup competition, reminiscing on previous fixtures against massive Premier League sides such as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur, with his game last season against the Red Devils sticking out as a personal highlight. “I love the FA Cup, I’ve been lucky enough to play some […]

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“Salford isn’t the most supported club” – Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn previews FA Cup clash away at Salford City

The Cheltenham boss hasn’t had much luck against the Manchester based side over the years, having won just once in the 10 times they have met in his managerial career, which came in the FA Cup in the form of a 3-0 win whilst managing Newport County, back in 2021. With his last encounter against […]