Cheltenham Town’s promotion battle will decide where the Charity Cup final is played says league chairman John Hunt. The Cheltenham Charity Cup begins on April 3 but the venue of the final is still yet to be confirmed. League officials are hoping that they can finish the tournament at Cheltenham Town’s Johnny Rock’s Stadium. Embed […]
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Cheltenham League chairman John Hunt: “Grassroots football is a dying trend”
Cheltenham League chairman John Hunt has admitted that there is a fight to save local football as they try to recover from a second successive voided season. Gloucestershire clubs were left disappointed earlier this month as the Gloucestershire FA announced their decision to abandon the league season once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. This […]
Leeds United and Scotland great Peter Lorimer dies, aged 74
Leeds United’s all time top-scorer Peter Lorimer has sadly passed away at the age of 74 after battling with a long-term illness. The Scotland international netted an impressive 238 goals in 705 appearances for the Elland Road side during his 23 years at the club. As well as being their top-scorer, Lorimer also became Leeds’ […]
“Every point counts” – Forest Green’s Scott Wagstaff ahead of crucial Cambridge United clash
Forest Green Rovers can potentially go top of League Two this afternoon as they face a trip to second placed Cambridge United at 15:00. Mark Cooper’s men have lost just one of their last five and will be looking to build on a tight win against Harrogate last time out, despite having not played for […]
“The players recognise they’ve got a chance of staying up” – Birmingham City boss Lee Bowyer defiant ahead of Watford clash
New Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer appeared buoyant ahead of a tough game against Watford on Saturday afternoon. As a player, the 44-year-old was a popular figure during his time at St Andrews and he will have gotten the Blues fans back behind him after an impressive win against Reading in his first match in […]
Preview: Cheltenham Town can extend their lead at the top as they host Salford City
Cheltenham Town will look to open up a gap at the top of the League Two table as they welcome Salford City to The Jonny-Rocks Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Also on Saturday, fellow Gloucestershire side Forest Green Rovers play second placed Cambridge United so a win could see the Robins pull away from the congested […]
Europa League Quarterfinal Draw: Arsenal face potential challenge
The last eight of the Europa League has been drawn. Two English sides remain at this stage of the competition for the third consecutive season. 2017 winners Manchester Untied will meet Spanish side Granada for a place in the final four. Embed from Getty Images Arsenal are drawn against Slavia Prague, the conquerors of both […]
Bishops Cleeve close to Crowdfunder target of £20,000 for renovation of Kayte’s Lane
Bishops Cleeve are close to hitting their target of £20,000 on Crowdfunder in order to build a new community sports hub that will include a new 3G pitch at their current ground Kayte Lane. The Crowdfunder is currently at just over £18,000 but if they reach the £20,000 target originally set, they will receive an […]
Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths: young shotstopper on his England U21 call-up
Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths has expressed how it was “a proud moment” when he discovered he was selected for England’s U21 side for the upcoming international break. The 19-year-old has kept 16 clean sheets in his 34 league appearances for the Robins this season, and as a result has been chosen to represent his […]
Champions League Quarter Final Draw: Manchester City and Liverpool face tough opposition
The last eight of the Champions League has been drawn. There are three English sides left in the competition, the strongest representation across the quarter finals. Embed from Getty Images Manchester City have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund as Pep Guardiola looks to bring a first Champions League title to the Etihad Stadium. 2012 winners […]