Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt has insisted it’s “business as usual” ahead of their historic first round FA Trophy match against Farnham Town. Cleeve defeated Sholing 2-1 in the third round of qualifying and have now reached the first round proper for the first time in their history. Farnham, at step three of non-league, represent […]
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FA Trophy preview: Bishops Cleeve look to make more history against Farnham Town
Bishops Cleeve defender Will Turner said that they “love to play these big games”, as they gear up for a trip to Surrey for an FA Trophy clash against Farnham Town. It’s a historic matchup for Cleeve, as it’s the first time that The Mitres will have been in the first round of the competition, […]
Preview: Unbeaten Bishops Cleeve look to take top spot back as they take on Shaftesbury
Bishops Cleeve have dropped to third after their controversial draw against Swindon Supermarine, but look to leapfrog Malvern and Frome with a win at home over Shaftesbury. It’s been a good start to the season for Bishops Cleeve, who remain unbeaten in Division One South of the Southern League. Before Tuesday, they had only dropped […]
“We are more than capable of making that jump”- Bishops Cleeve Development Manager Alex Cheal on his side’s promotion hopes
Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
‘Big impact’ – Bishop’s Cleeve boss Paul Collicutt aware of difference hat-trick scoring manager Kyle Tooze has had at Paulton Rovers
Paulton Rovers and Bishop’s Cleeve meet for the second time this season on Saturday, November 18, this time in the Southern League South Division, with Cleeve travelling to the Athletic Ground after hosting an FA Trophy tie earlier in the season. Cleeve will be hoping for a similar result to the 6-1 thumping that they […]
Paul Cottal discusses the importance of youth at a Non-League club
Under 11s Coach Paul Cottal had his say on proceedings with youth development at the step three side Bishops Cleeve. Cottal is formerly a player of the under 18s team at Bishops Cleeve before playing numerous matches for the first team back in the 1990s. One thing that is massively important to Bishops Cleeve and […]
New planning revealed for Cheltenham business park
An impressive re development of Grange Park in Bishops Cleeve has been planned with a multimillion-pound budget consisting of new interiors and improved accessibility. Former headquarters of Zurich, the improved space will have 180,000 sqft of office space overlooking 100 mature, protected trees in an 11-acre parkland, Grangefield Park. Redesigned with natural materials, the park […]
George Box shines as Bishop’s Cleeve FC bag 2-1 away win at Exmouth Town FC
George Box’s brace helped the Mitres secure a vital 2-1 victory away at Exmouth Town following a recent spell of difficult fixtures. With the two hour drive to Devon complete, the Gloucestershire-based side showed no signs of fatigue after Box took his goal tally to seven for the season so far. Following Saturday’s upset, the […]
“I always want to win,” Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt ahead of Brimscombe and Thrupp
Paul Collicutt has admitted that his side won’t take this Saturday’s game lightly, despite already sealing the league title last weekend. “It’s a local derby and several of the lads have played for Brimscombe so they will certainly be up for the game,” revealed Collicutt. “We want to finish the season on a good note […]
“On the day they were better than us,” Paul Collicutt after Bishop’s Cleeve defeat to Worcester Raiders
Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt admitted that Worcester Raiders were “better” than his side, following their 3-1 defeat to Worcester Raiders in the Bluefin Sport Challenge Cup. “They have a very good reputation, are very strong up-front, and, on the day they were better than us,” revealed Collicutt. “Having done what we have done through […]









