Cheltenham Town make the long journey up to North Yorkshire on Friday evening where they will face second from bottom Harrogate Town, in what could be described as a relegation six-pointer. The Cheltenham-born manager took over a side at the foot of the table, with former manager Michael Flynn winning one of his 10 games […]
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“It’s nice to finally be back in my happy place” – Former Bristol City and Cheltenham Town Women’s defender Holly Finch on return to action and ACL recovery
Cheltenham Town Women’s defender Holly Finch has insisted that being back on the football pitch is the “best feeling ever” after almost a year out with an ACL injury. The 23-year-old tore her ACL for the second time in February 2025, and made her return to first team action last weekend in a 3-0 defeat […]
Smokey Joe’s Banging First-Ever Youth Community Event Provides a Mint Space to Hang Out
There’s a new, vibrant hangout in Cheltenham for young people looking for somewhere welcoming to spend their time. Smokey Joe’s, an American vintage-style retro diner and arts venue, has launched its first Youth Café pilot. It is a dedicated space designed to provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people can relax, connect and get creative. […]
Former Gold Cup Champion Mick Fitzgerald Calls Cheltenham Festival “The Olympics of Our Sport” Ahead of Meeting
Ex-jockey Mick Fitzgerlad insisted Cheltenham remains the pinnacle of National Hunt Racing, as Prestbury Park hosts its second meeting of the season. For one of jump racing’s most experienced and decorated riders, this venue holds a special place and has shaped some of the outstanding moments of his career. The former Gold Cup winning jockey […]
Can Jonbon make it a hat-trick? The November Meeting preview
Today is the first day of the three-day long November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, and its geared up to be an epic day of racing on good to soft ground. The first race is the Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at 13:10, and is arguably the weakest race on the card. The favourite […]
“We haven’t been finishing the opportunities that we’ve had to score” Nico Goymer ahead of Leckhampton Rovers VS FC Lakeside
“We are probably 10% away from turning that (shots) into goals,” Nico Goymer gives a critical but fair outlook ahead of Leckhampton Rovers return clash against FC Lakeside. Leckhampton have struggled this season with their side only scoring eight goals in their last eight games played and only sit on eight points. “We haven’t been […]
“The mentality is just win” UOG men’s captain Josh Apostolidis on upcoming Cup game
After a disappointing 11-4 loss to the UOG Men’s 3s, 5s club captain Josh Apostolidis spoke on their upcoming cup game against Cardiff Medics. “It’s a do or don’t kind of moment so the mentality is just win. It was a close game against Swansea, and as much as the score was 11-4 (today) it […]
Cheltenham: The unknown birthplace of international rugby league
When you think of rugby league, places like Wigan, Hull and St Helens automatically spring to mind. But almost nobody, even some of the biggest fans don’t spare a thought for Cheltenham, but, the small Cotswold spa town is indeed the birthplace of International rugby league. February 15th 1908, Great Britain, then the Northern Union, […]
Preview: Cheltenham Saracens Women host fellow strugglers Bishops Cleeve in local derby
Both teams have had a poor start to the season, with Cheltenham Saracens having one win in four and Bishops Cleeve losing both of their openers. This Sunday, it’s ninth vs tenth in Division One of the Gloucestershire County Women’s League as Cheltenham Saracens host Bishops Cleeve, who have been lucky to avoid sitting rock […]