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With it being the FA Cup this weekend, it is that time of year where we have a look to see how the Gloucestershire sides have faired in the 152-year-old competition. Cheltenham Town We begin with the highest-ranked league side in the county, Cheltenham Town. The Robins’ best-ever FA Cup run came in the 2001/02 […]
Brimscombe and Thrupp manager Sam Prior was left disappointed with his sides “below par performance” in their 3-1 loss against Royal Wootton Bassett Town in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Despite a late consolation from Liam Harper, a brace from Alfie Presley and another from Sam Packer was enough for the visitors to seal the […]
Football without fans is nothing. A statement that runs round the terraces throughout the country. With some clubs having a massive following around the UK and some having very little. In this article I will dive into different supporter groups around the UK and how they show their support in a positive and negative way. […]
Forest Green Rovers make the long journey to the north-east of England for their first round tie in the FA Cup against Scarborough Athletic. The Rovers are on the back of three wins out of their last four in all competitions, having beaten Walsall in the Papa John’s Trophy and then league wins against Colchester […]
After a poor start to the season, Cheltenham Town have finally picked up their first win of the season against Cambridge on Saturday, with a new man in charge is this the change that the Robins needed? I spoke to Tewksbury-based and lifelong Cheltenham Town fan, Thomas Cromwell. It took Cheltenham Town 992 minutes to […]
Will Goodwin has been commended by Cheltenham boss Darrell Clarke after he netted twice in their 3-2 defeat to Blackpool in midweek. The 21-year-old became the League One bottom side’s top scorer so far this season with his brace. Despite the defeat, it was a bright spark in what has been a very poor […]
Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Division One top scorers, Ben Dolbear and Lee Smith, go head-to-head on Saturday as Dursley Town host Tredworth Tigers at The Rec. Dolbear is having a season to remember for Dursley as he has found the net 10 time in 10 appearances this season including five in his last three. Last […]
Bristol Rovers are being linked with multiple managers after the sacking of Joey Barton, with no certainty on who could be chosen just yet. The controversial ex-Man City player was dismissed just yesterday following an indifferent start to the season, and the list of candidates to replace him is getting ever longer. Cheltenham Town legend […]
Gloucestershire Northern Senior League managers call for changes to be made surrounding the promotion play-off system following Chalford AFC’s disappointment last season. Last season saw Ben Powell’s Chalford do the unthinkable, winning the GNSL Division One unbeaten and claimed the Reg Davis Memorial Cup with a memorable 3-2 win over Dursley Town. Chalford won 30 […]
“We’re not here to try and draw or lose games, we’re here to win it”, says Cheltenham Town midfielder Elliot Bonds ahead of away tie with Port Vale tomorrow. Cheltenham Town are searching for their second win this season; they’ve managed to end their goal drought scoring four goals in three games. But a win […]