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The Cheltenham League has been plagued with postponements this weekend following the adverse weather. Just seven games were completed in all four divisions as referees deemed the pitches unplayable due to the frozen ground. With the next round of fixtures next weekend, it is unclear whether conditions will improve, especially since Cheltenham received heavy snowfall […]
Despite their struggles, Gloucester City still have a number of players who can turn their fortunes around. Although their recent form has not been pleasant viewing for their fans, they do still sit in the top half of the National League North. They are currently only four points off the play off places, where they […]
Most players will never make it to 600 games played in their career. However, aged 32, Cheltenham Town midfielder Liam Sercombe walked onto the field at The Valley to make his 600th career appearance as the Robins defeated Charlton Athletic in the capital. “To mark my 600th game with a win is massive. To come […]
The Robins left the capital with all three points with a goal from Alfie May proving to be the difference for Wade Elliott’s side. Addicks goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray made a high-profile error, gifting May the goal as the ball landed at his feet, giving him a golden opportunity to put Cheltenham in front. Midfielder Liam […]
Robins midfielder Liam Sercombe made his 600th career appearance on Friday night as Cheltenham Town beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 at the Valley. The former Exeter man played a key part for Cheltenham, forming a formidable pairing in the centre of the pitch alongside Elliott Bonds to keep the Addicks at bay. The English midfielder joined […]
With the Women’s FA Cup Second Round running alongside the Men’s competition over the weekend, never has the gulf between the two games been more noticeable. While a selection of the men’s matches are broadcast live, there is scant coverage of the women’s competition with the prize money on offer also in stark contrast. The […]
With the Women’s FA Cup games running alongside the Men’s over the weekend, Actonians LFC Club Chairwoman Linda Fox used the opportunity to bring attention to the “huge gap” between the Men’s and Women’s prize money. “Even with the prize money increase this season, the gap is still huge! I really hope this continues to […]
AFC Bournemouth have appointed Gary O’Neil as permanent manager almost three months after the sacking of Scott Parker. O’Neil took charge as caretaker manager when Parker was relieved of his duties, and since then, has gone on to pick up 13 points from 11 league games, earning him the job on a permanent basis. As […]
Actonians LFC Club chairwoman Linda Fox hopes the prize money disparity between the men’s and women’s FA Cup will continue to narrow following Actonians’ 3-1 win over Ashford United LFC in the Women’s FA Cup Second Round yesterday afternoon. Actonians’ victory sees the club receive a nice sum of £8,000 but for their male counterparts […]
Gary O’Neil has been made permanent manager of Bournemouth after a positive start to life on the south coast. During the three months in charge of Bournemouth since Scott Parkers dismissal, he has been nominated for Premier League Manager of the Month for September, had a run of six games unbeaten between the end of […]