In recent years Women’s football has generated insurmountable momentum as the beautiful game seeks to expand its horizons. The FA has shown its clear backing of the women’s game by doubling the prize fund for this years Women’s FA Cup to six million pounds which will greatly improve teams’ opportunities to afford better facilities, massively […]
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Tom David reflects on early wins to the jump season and plans going forward as Paddy Power Gold Cup fast approaches
Tom David is assistant trainer to Ben Pauling whose yard has enjoyed a nice start to the season as the yard has registered 2 winners and 11 placements in 27 races in the last 14 days, one of the highlights has been Mole court who won at Cheltenham in the October meeting in the Close […]
Cribbs FC manager Richard Luffman reflects on his side’s 0-0 draw against Evesham United at The Lawns
“We have to be a little relieved to come away with 0-0,” said Cribbs manager Richard Luffman after his side’s goalless draw against Evesham United. The South Gloucestershire based outfit played the entirety of the second half with 10 men after Ross McErlain was sent off in the 43rd minute. Evesham also had a man […]
Cheltenham Town legend Steve Cotterill linked with Bristol Rovers post after sacking of Joey Barton
Bristol Rovers are being linked with multiple managers after the sacking of Joey Barton, with no certainty on who could be chosen just yet. The controversial ex-Man City player was dismissed just yesterday following an indifferent start to the season, and the list of candidates to replace him is getting ever longer. Cheltenham Town legend […]
What is causing the referee shortage in grassroots football?
The number of referees in football has seen a drop in recent years, with many local leagues struggling to have enough officials for the weekend games. This could be due to suffering abuse from players, not having enough time to officiate or simply not having enough interest in the first place. After all, why would […]
AFC Kempsey and Montpellier tipped to run rampant in this season’s Cheltenham League
Cheltenham Association Football League expert Rob Morrison has predicted AFC Kempsey and Montpellier dominance in the current CAFL campaigns. Morrison is the league website’s administrator whilst refereeing when he is called upon, as well as being the president of Cheltenham Civil Service. He also reports for Severn Sport, providing a roundup on a bi-weekly basis […]
Cheltenham Town vs Cambridge United match preview 21/10/23
On Saturday 22nd October, Cambridge United make the two and half hour trip southwest to face Cheltenham Town at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Cheltenham’s last league result saw them gain an excellent point against a well-drilled Derby side at home. Rob Street scored Cheltenham’s first of the season and the only goal in the 1-1 draw, […]
“I feel like I’ve let the team down” leisure park closure having detrimental effects on UOG Tennis captain Oli Lewis
Third year student, Oli Lewis and captain of Tennis society has put the blame on himself despite not doing anything wrong after closure to facilities in Gloucester have paused their chance to play and prepare themselves for tournaments. “Even though it’s out of my control, I still promised them training, matches and I can’t provide […]
“We need to pick up points, full stop” Forest Green Rovers prepare for Colchester in a must win game
Forest Green manager David Horseman admitted it’s been a season of big potential but no execution after a win against a side above them this season Walsall as they build up for a clash with Colchester “It shows our potential for sure, there’s a level of consistency which we are obviously missing but we feel […]
Gloucestershire’s Richard Trotman helps England Over 50s to 100% start in the Over 50s Cricket World Cup
England’s Over 50s have a perfect record after two games in the Cricket World Cup. After the success of the England Over 60s side in the Caribbean Cup, the younger side have started the tournament with comfortable wins over Namibia and United Arab Emirates. In the second win over UAE, Gloucestershire’s Richard Trotman starred with […]










