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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Lionesses’ success over recent years has seen the women’s game in England grow exponentially, especially at a grassroots level. No one is better positioned to tell us about the growth of the women’s game than Cheltenham Town financial director, Clive Gowing whose daughter plays for Cheltenham Town’s under-14 girls team. Gowing’s daughter, Aimee, has […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Horseman says he wants Forest Green Rovers to make The New Lawn a fortress ahead of their League Two clash with Crawley Town on Saturday. Rovers have only managed two home wins this season with only one coming in the league against Colchester United with a record 5-0 win. Tuesday night saw Rovers fall […]