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Whittington Park Youth FC opens doors to new opportunities for kids all across Cheltenham

Whittington Park Youth FC was only started nine months ago, but Jono Humphris and Steven Philpott-Petrou thought they needed a change from their previous club. “After starting to coach at another local club we realised we weren’t getting or giving the best opportunity we could offer for the kids involved and with little impact on […]

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Former West Brom and Cheltenham Town player Abby Bevan claims the “difficult” environment in Women’s football has helped her game

Former West Brom and Cheltenham player Abby Bevan claims “it’s hard” with different factors within women’s football; however, some factors have helped her in her career. “It’s hard because you’re in the league now where we have to travel far, if I finish work late, I will travel and train for two hours to then […]

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From wing walking to rallying: How 72-year-old Hills Ford Stages ambassador Sandra Price still lives life in the Fastlane

“It was a wonderful day; I certainly didn’t need a facelift!”  Sandra Price laughs as she recalls her wing-walking experience.   “There were people stopping on the roads around the area, getting out of their cars and having a look. I was just waving to them and the more I waved the more the pilot did […]

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“I wish I could have stayed at Cheltenham for a few more seasons” says ex-Cheltenham Town player Ian Howell as he reflects on his career

“Some amazing memories along the way,” says Ian Howell as the ex-Cheltenham and Gloucester City player looks back on his playing days. Since his early childhood in Swindon, Howell has always been passionate about football and started his career for the Swindon Town’s Centre of Excellence and Youth Teams (COE).   “I started playing at Swindon […]

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Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway slams the defensive structure of his side

Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway has criticised the defensive structure of his team and claimed it’s “not good enough”. The Robins have conceded 25 goals in League Two this season which is amongst the highest in the division. The former Crystal Palace boss made his opinion on the situation clear ahead of the tie against […]

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Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club secretary Andy Todd discusses the importance of bowls to the community

Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club secretary Andy Todd discussed the ‘worrying’ impact of Coronavirus three years ago, alongside his thoughts on the social aspect of the sport and the club itself. Having taken charge of his job in 2019, Todd has experienced many highs and lows throughout his five year tenure. During the COVID-19 pandemic which […]

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Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway wants to give the fans ‘something to cheer about’ ahead of Morecambe clash

Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway has expressed his desire to give the supporters ‘something to cheer about’ ahead of the Robins’ tie against Morecambe. The Shrimps find themselves rock bottom of League Two and haven’t won in the division since early November which was a 2-1 victory over Harrogate Town. Holloway’s aim is to drag […]