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“It’s a new venture”: Paul Collicutt looks ahead to Bishop Cleeve’s FA Trophy R1 Proper match against Farnham Town

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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Gloucester City host Kettering Town FC in FA Trophy second round | Interim manager Lee Mansell: “we need a win.”

Gloucester City face Kettering Town FC, who currently sit seven places above them in the league, in the second round of the FA Trophy. The Gloucestershire side sit 20th place in National League North, in the relegation zone alongside AFC Telford United. In an interview after the side’s 3-1 defeat to Kidderminster, Gloucester City manager […]

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“One of the worst days and moments of my career” – ex-Forest Green striker Alex Meechan on 2001 FA Trophy Final

They maybe going for promotion via the play-offs next week, but today marks 20 years since Forest Green Rovers lost to Canvey Island in the 2001 FA Trophy Final, a memory that still leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of Alex Meechan. He speaks about his disappointment and regret from that day. Embed from […]