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Slimbridge AFC recorded their first win since September as they beat Lymington Town 1-0 at Thornhill Park on Saturday afternoon. Jack Holmes’ first half strike gave the Swans a first-half lead for the third week in a row as the midfielder crept into the box and slammed his shot home from a corner. The second-half […]
Forest Green Rovers Women made it four league wins in a row as they stormed to a 6-2 victory over Ilminster Town Ladies at Hartpury College on Sunday afternoon. First half goals from captain Hattie Jones, Nynka Rucker and early substitute Holly Hughes set Neil Moore’s side on their way as FGR held a commanding […]
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson has described the Robin’s defeat to Reading as “careless and very, very disappointing,” in his post-match press conference on Saturday. A goal from Mamadou Loum put the Royals in front early on in the second half before a late Andy Carroll goal sealed the win for Reading. “It was miles […]
Forest Green Rovers travel north to Fleetwood Town tomorrow night with hopes of ending their three game winless run after a 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth on the weekend. Rovers currently sit 22nd in the table and two points behind local rivals Cheltenham Town, but manager Ian Burchnall says there were huge positives to take from […]
The Women’s FA Cup First Round was drawn today at 1pm with two local sides involved. The 56 games will be played on Sunday, 13th November, with many teams yet to have finished their final qualifying round with wide-spread thunderstorms last weekend. Cheltenham Town Ladies were the last side to be drawn, as they face […]
Cheltenham Town play Morecambe FC in the Sky Bet League One on Tuesday night, in a game that could be key for the Robins if they want to avoid relegation this season. Wade Elliott’s side currently sit 20th in the league, with Morecambe firmly in the relegation zone in 23rd. Despite the poor league position, […]
Cheltenham Town manager Wade Elliott has expressed confidence in his side and admits that the group have learnt from their performance against Burton. Elliott was honest surrounding the Robins’ disappointing loss on Saturday and encouraged fans to keep supporting the players despite their recent results. “I’d say just stick with us. I do understand the […]
Cheltenham Town midfielder Ryan Broom has spoken to the press ahead of the Robins clash with Morecambe tomorrow evening. “Victory is never guaranteed in any game, we know as a team that If you don’t go into a game with 11 players who are bang at it and subs as well you are going to […]
The England Women’s side faced Spain in the final as they came away 3-2 winners after a hat-trick from Rose Kent. Woman of the match went to number four Maisie O’Shea who started alongside Ripley. The women have only made a European final once in Moscow 2006, but this is the country’s first European title. […]
Cheltenham Town midfielder Liam Sercombe has admitted that losing Matty Blair is a huge loss for the Robins, both on and off the pitch. “Losing him is massive, not just in the changing room but on the pitch. He gave his all every day, and he’s a great character as well, a lot of people […]