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 […]
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Elliot Bonds on Cheltenham Town’s tie with Port Vale, recent improvements and elusive away win
“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 […]
Cheltenham residents look back at fond memories of that ’66 World Cup triumph
After the sad news of Sir Bobby Charlton’s passing, Park Life Sport took to the streets of Cheltenham to find out what the locals had to say. Brendan Jones was a teenager at the time of the 1966 World Cup, he recalled watching the final at his sister’s house with all the family on Alstone […]
Gloucester City look to build on promising form ahead of trip to Boston United
Gloucester City travel to Boston United on Saturday as they look for their third win of the 2023/24 Vanarama National League North season. Mike Cook’s side travel to the Jakeman’s Community Stadium in Lincolnshire, after a resounding 3-0 win over Alfreton on Saturday October 21. Joe Hanks, Danny Wright, and Brandon Smalley got the […]
Port Vale v Cheltenham Town: Darrell Clarke wants to thank Valiant support
Darrell Clarke wants to use Saturdays League one match against Port Vale to say goodbye to his former fans as Cheltenham Town travel to Vale Park. Clarke was let go by Vale back in April after he only managed two wins in 18 League One matches despite leading the club to promotion the season before. […]
What is causing the referee shortage in grassroots football?
The number of referees in football has seen a drop in recent years, with many local leagues struggling to have enough officials for the weekend games. This could be due to suffering abuse from players, not having enough time to officiate or simply not having enough interest in the first place. After all, why would […]
AFC Kempsey and Montpellier tipped to run rampant in this season’s Cheltenham League
Cheltenham Association Football League expert Rob Morrison has predicted AFC Kempsey and Montpellier dominance in the current CAFL campaigns. Morrison is the league website’s administrator whilst refereeing when he is called upon, as well as being the president of Cheltenham Civil Service. He also reports for Severn Sport, providing a roundup on a bi-weekly basis […]
Dursley v Tredworth: Karl Nash and Lee Smith looking to entertain fans in Gloucestershire Northern Senior League clash
Karl Nash and Lee Smith say they’re ready for a tough battle on Saturday as Dursley Town take on league leaders, Tredworth Tigers, at The Rec. Saturday sees an early season top of the table clash in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Division One as Dursley look to go level on points with Tredworth. Nash […]
Prestbury Rovers forward Harry Greenhalgh believes they can “aim for the top four places” with the team they have
Prestbury Rovers new signing Harry Greenhalgh is looking to lay down a marker this weekend against Southside Star in the Cheltenham Premier Division. Greenhalgh has only played three games for Prestbury but has got off to a flying start with two goals in his last two games. Prestbury Rovers play Southside Star this Saturday in […]
“I have enormous respect for them” – Tottenham Hotspur Women’s manager Robert Vilahamn on upcoming Aston Villa challenge and positive start to the season
Tottenham Hotspur manager Robert Vilehamn states that he is “very happy with the start” his team has made, but is aware that “there’ll be tough times as well.” With Tottenham off to a fairly ideal start this season, winning two in three games, they hope to continue their run of form against 11th place Aston Villa. […]










