Former Forest Green Rovers loanee Robert Sanchez has been called up to the Spanish national team replacing Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Brighton goalkeeper has been called up by Luis Enrique for Spain’s 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers versus Greece, Georgia and Kosovo. Sanchez is one of three goalkeepers to feature in the squad joining David […]
FOOTBALL
Cheltenham Town Ladies Midfielder: “What is life without fun, friends and family?”
Cheltenham Town Ladies midfielder Charlotte Criddle admits, it has been difficult balancing teaching and playing football while dealing with effects of a global pandemic. They return against Portsmouth Women on April 4 in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup second round. It’s been three months since the Robinesses last played. Criddle has been struggling with all […]
Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo recalls brief spell working with Liverpool star at Rio Ave
Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo has discussed his personal history with Liverpool midfielder Fabinho ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday Night Football. The Brazilian has deputised at centre-back for the majority of this season following injuries to the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. A recent return to his […]
West Brom’s Cheltenham Town loanee Josh Griffiths earns England U21 call up
Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths has been called up to the England U21 squad for the Young Lions UEFA European Championship campaign starting in March. The 19-year-old on-loan from West Brom, has been imperious in goal for the Robins. Griffiths kept a clean sheet on his professional debut in the EFL Cup away against Peterborough […]
Michael Duff on Barrow’s “warning shot” and Cheltenham Town’s attitude at the top of League Two
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff says his side are not “overthinking” their position at the top of League Two and are looking forward to avenging their loss to Barrow on Tuesday evening at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium (19:00 kick-off). Duff’s side beat Exeter 1-0 last time out and are looking to build momentum tomorrow evening as […]
Light at end of tunnel for Gloucestershire fans: When can Cheltenham Town, Forest Green and Gloucester City welcome supporters back?
March 13, 2020, Gold Cup day, 68,500 racegoers trackside at the Cheltenham festival in what became the UK’s last major sporting event with spectators before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a complete stop. Now, a year on, the festival is taking place behind closed doors as the nation continues its fight against the […]
Lebron James, Marcus Rashford and why athletes shouldn’t stick to ‘just sports’
“We must always take side. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” – Elie Wiesel Only a few weeks ago, AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic voiced a rather controversial opinion that sports people should avoid getting involved in politics and stick to sports. He called out four-time NBA champion […]
Michael Duff praises West Brom keeper Josh Griffiths as Cheltenham Town retain defensive solidity amid injury crisis
Cheltenham Town’s 10th away win of the League Two campaign has cemented the Robins’ place at the league’s summit with 12 games to play. Andy Williams came off the substitutes bench to score in time added to earn Cheltenham a 1-0 win at Exeter City on Saturday. Despite an ongoing injury crisis at the Jonny-Rocks […]
‘You won’t see a better record than Chris Wilder’s says his former Notts County manager, Sam Allardyce
Sheffield United confirmed that manager Chris Wilder has left Bramall Lane on Saturday evening by mutual consent. Following rumours speculating Wilder’s position at the club in the last few days, amid disagreements with the board and their recruitment policies/plans ahead of next season, the Blades confirmed his departure in a club statement on Saturday evening. […]
‘I felt a little lost’ – Cheltenham Town coach Wade Elliott opens up about leaving Bristol City, working under Michael Duff, and hopes for the rest of the season
It’s fair to say that Wade Elliott has seen a lot in football. From being released from the Southampton setup at 16, to his current post at Cheltenham Town, the 42-year-old has spent 26 years involved with the beautiful game. There have been highs, such as a scoring the goal that sent Burnley to the […]