Robins manager, Michael Duff, has claimed that he relishes the chance to play against big clubs like Portsmouth and that his players will be well up to the challenge. “I used to love playing there as a player, and I’m sure the lads will too” he said. “(Fratton Park) is a really good place to […]
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Cheltenham Town’s ‘Kids for a Quid’ scheme in League One and Papa John’s Trophy praised for encouraging youngsters to watch their local team
The ‘Kids for a Quid’ initiative was introduced by Cheltenham Town as a four-game offer that saw tickets for under 18s slashed to just £1 each. A total of 1656 kids took advantage of the deal, many of whom were visiting the Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the first time. “This is his first time going actually!” […]
“We’ve had a good start, but we have to do things differently to others”: Michael Duff speaks ahead of Cheltenham Town’s mid-week clash with Morecambe
After earning a 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley on Saturday that bumped Cheltenham Town up to 14th place in the League One table, the Robins now prepare to face fellow third division new boys Morecambe tomorrow night. Manager Michael Duff began his press conference by addressing the potential for his side to win consecutive home […]
Cheltenham Town’s George Lloyd discusses his “difficult” time with concussion this season
There has been a lot of emphasis recently on identifying and treating concussion in sports in an attempt to limit the lasting damage to the brain when a player sustains a head injury. The dangers of suffering concussion are now being fully realised and more measures are being introduced to ensure players can properly recover […]
What can Cheltenham Town expect from League One? A look at last season’s promoted quartet: Swindon Town, Plymouth, Crewe and Northampton
Cheltenham Town were the first team to earn promotion to League One this season as they continue their push for the League Two title. Whilst their eyes may be focused on this season for now there is no doubt the boardroom will be well underway with making their plans for life in the third tier. […]
Cheltenham Town join clubs around the country in the FA’s #stoponlineabuse campaign
Cheltenham Town have joined hundreds of sports clubs across the country in the FA’s new #stoponlineabuse campaign on social media. It comes after there was a universal boycott of all social media platforms over the weekend in an attempt to protest against the frequent racism and abuse directed towards sports men and women. Now, clubs […]
OPINION: Football needs to do more to protect its players from serious head injuries
Football as we know it has been played in England since 1815 and the fundamentals remain much the same, but the sport has discovered a serious issue with its links to head injuries and they can’t be ignored. Bobby and Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Nobby Stiles. Four of England’s 1966 World Cup side who have all died with or are suffering with dementia. 2018 studies show that about two in 100 people aged […]
Cheltenham Town “want to win” the title – Michael Duff speaks ahead of Carlisle United clash with promotion on the line
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff insists they “still want to win it” going into their League Two clash with automatic promotion on the line against play off chasers Carlisle United. After beating Colchester United 1-0 on the weekend, The Robins leapfrogged Cambridge United at the top of the table and edged themselves closer to automatic […]
The European Super League: Ten local Gloucestershire football teams you can support instead of the ‘top six’
With the news that England’s ‘top six’ are all part of the 12 founding teams that have agreed to join a new European Super League, many football fans have been left feeling disenfranchised. In what would be a gigantic change for European football, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham would join AC […]
Michael Duff discusses “organised” Stevenage and European Super League ahead of Tuesday’s game
Cheltenham Town will travel to Hertfordshire tomorrow night to face 15th placed Stevenage in League Two at the Lamex Stadium. The Robins fell to a 1-0 defeat to Crawley Town last time out which signalled their 11th loss of the season. Embed from Getty Images It saw Cheltenham fall to second place in the league […]