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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 […]
Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason; it can be played anywhere. Military man Luke East, who squeezes the game into his weekly schedule no matter what, proves exactly that. When you think of the army, soldiers in particular, I can almost guarantee that them playing football doesn’t spring to mind. I mean, […]
Bishops Cleeve, who are second in Division One South of the Southern League, play league leaders Portishead this weekend in a classic top-of-the-table clash. Paul Collicutt’s men are one of four teams from the Premier League down to Step 4 who remain unbeaten in the league, alongside Hornchurch, Faversham Town and Harborough Town. They currently […]
“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 […]
Bishops Cleeve Ladies, who have won three on the bounce in the league, are playing their second consecutive match in Bristol this Sunday as they take on Mangotsfield United Reserves. Cup fever is sure to be in the air for the Mitres on Sunday, as they face tier-below Mangotsfield United Reserves in the Gordon Perrett […]
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 […]
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, […]
East Glos Club receptionist Charlotte Pallister highlighted the importance of being part of a sports club as a way to support and improve mental health. Mental Health Week a chance for, players, coaches and communities to come together and open up about well-being. Cheltenham has always been the place to raise awareness whether that be […]
With the 2025 Gloucester Cheese Roll fast approaching let’s take a look at what to expect from this years event. The Gloucester Cheese Roll has taken place at Cooper’s Hill since 1826, the event consists of 25 people who throw themselves down the hill in hunt of a wheel of double Gloucester cheese. The wheel […]