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Former Bristol City man Wade Elliott believes his Cheltenham side are ready to play foil to Peterborough’s promotion challenge
Cheltenham Town have come off two promising results in their last two games picking up four points in the process. Manager Wade Elliott believes this presents the freedom to go to Peterborough without pressure. Embed from Getty Images A win over Fleetwood Town last weekend, and a draw to Lincoln City on Tuesday have slightly […]
‘Premier League’ – New Bristol City man makes bold promotion admission
Harry Cornick has revealed his ambition to guide Bristol City to the Premier League for the first time in their history. The Robins have hovered around the Championship and League One over the last 20 years, and Cornick feels now is the time they can make the step up to topflight football. The striker joined […]
Aston Villa Women’s Manager Carla Ward admits the importance of the FA Cup and “wants to go as far as possible in this competition.”
Aston Villa Women return in action in the FA Women’s Cup for their clash against West Ham United at the Chigwell Construction Stadium. Following the international break, the Midlands team have had a jammed packed month and have currently played back-to-back games with Brighton, however all focus shifts from the WSL to the FA Cup. […]
Forest Green Rovers in jeopardy as new boss Duncan Ferguson remains winless after five games in charge
Duncan Ferguson cuts a distinctive, intimidating figure on the touchline. The Everton legend, currently in his first full-time managerial role, would have travelled to Portman Road knowing that they were in for a difficult afternoon. Forest Green Rovers were without a win in 12 games in all competitions and a trip away to promotion chasing […]
“They believe that they shouldn’t be on the same playing fields as us” – Cheltenham Town Manager Wade Elliot on upcoming clash Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town returns to League One action this Saturday as the Robins look to regroup after Tuesdays semi final defeat to Plymouth. Wade Elliott’s side narrowly missed out on a chance of returning to Wembley Stadium only to be denied by the dreaded penalty shootout after top scorer Alfie May had his penalty saved to […]
Montpellier FC chairman Liam Bond fears more disruption as cold temperature set to persist to weekend
Just seven Cheltenham League games were played this weekend as icy weather led to postponements across all four leagues. Chair of Montpellier FC Liam Bond, whose weekend League Cup game against Whaddon United Reserves went ahead, is concerned about the ramifications of the abandoned matches. “I was glad that the game was able to be […]
Old Trafford set for another European classic under the lights as Barcelona face Manchester United
After a pulsating 2-2 draw, Manchester United have the crowd on their side as they host Barcelona in the second leg of their Europa League knockout tie. Old Trafford are expecting one of their biggest turnouts of the season, as they host Barcelona in their Europa League knockout tie. With the tie finely poised, manager […]
An insight on the Government’s defiant plan to protect the long-term future of English Football League clubs
The ‘White Paper’ will assess potential owners, block breakaway leagues and put fans back into the core of their clubs interest. Football fans across the country will be feeling enraptured by the revolutionary long-term plan to protect football clubs from the Premier League down to the Vanarama National League. An independent regulator will be responsible […]
Legendary commentator John Motson dies aged 77
The former broadcaster worked for 50 years at the BBC, commentating on 10 World Cups with one of the most recognisable voices in the sport. His most iconic commentary came in 1972, when Hereford United striker Ronnie Radford scored his iconic winner against Newcastle United. Motson believed that if the goal never happened he would […]