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Lionesses successes leading to the growth of the women’s game at youth levels, especially here in Cheltenham

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 […]

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Gloucestershire Northern Senior League managers want promotion play-off change amid Chalford denial

Gloucestershire Northern Senior League managers call for changes to be made surrounding the promotion play-off system following Chalford AFC’s disappointment last season. Last season saw Ben Powell’s Chalford do the unthinkable, winning the GNSL Division One unbeaten and claimed the Reg Davis Memorial Cup with a memorable 3-2 win over Dursley Town. Chalford won 30 […]

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Elliot Bonds on Cheltenham Town’s tie with Port Vale, recent improvements and elusive away win

“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 […]

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Breaking: A champion start at Cheltenham, but no luck for local trainers

Our Champ wins the season opener at Cheltenham Racecourse, routing his rivals in the Foundation Developments Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle. There was strong support through the day for the winner, who originally opened up at 9/1 before finishing at 9/2 joint-favourite. It was a facile success for Chris Gordon’s 5-year-old, who finished 7 lengths clear […]

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Cheltenham residents look back at fond memories of that ’66 World Cup triumph

After the sad news of Sir Bobby Charlton’s passing, Park Life Sport took to the streets of Cheltenham to find out what the locals had to say. Brendan Jones was a teenager at the time of the 1966 World Cup, he recalled watching the final at his sister’s house with all the family on Alstone […]

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Gloucester City look to build on promising form ahead of trip to Boston United

Gloucester City travel to Boston United on Saturday as they look for their third win of the 2023/24 Vanarama National League North season.   Mike Cook’s side travel to the Jakeman’s Community Stadium in Lincolnshire, after a resounding 3-0 win over Alfreton on Saturday October 21. Joe Hanks, Danny Wright, and Brandon Smalley got the […]

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Defender Josh Nelmes has joined Bishop’s Cleeve after five seasons at Cirencester Town

Nelmes makes the 30-minute trip up north to play for Bishop Cleeves who play in the Southern League Division One. Nelmes joined Cirencester in 2019 from Bristol Manor Farm, he’s had some success before winning the Southern League Division One title with Taunton Town and Cinderford Town under current Cirencester manager John Brough.  It’s been […]