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“Stronger Punishments” needed for abusing match officials according to Gloucestershire Referee Secretary Martin Pates

The Gloucestershire FA’s Referee Secretary Martin Pates believes stronger punishments are needed at grassroots level for players that abuse match officials.  Last season there were 77 reported incidents of assaults against referee’s and other match officials, of which 15 were left unproven. This has led to authorities pleading for a greater deterrent to reduce the […]

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Cheltenham Town player ratings from Barrow A.F.C defeat: “He only attempted a pass three times”

Despite aiming for automatic promotion, Cheltenham Town suffered their ninth defeat of the 2020/21 Sky Bet League Two season as Barrow A.F.C claimed a surprise 2-0 victory. A freak opener from James Jones stunned those watching on at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium and that lead was doubled in the second half when goalkeeper Josh Griffiths booted […]

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Tewkesbury Athletic manager Tom Neath left “Frustrated” by Cheltenham League verdict

Cheltenham Division Three side Tewkesbury Athletic look set to be denied promotion for the second season running as the Gloucestershire FA announce the null and voiding of the league season. Tewkesbury were top of Cheltenham’s third tier with 27 points having lost just two games all season and finally looked likely to take the step […]

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Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff describes his side’s second half performance against Barrow A.F.C as “rubbish”

Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff was left deeply frustrated with his team’s second half display against Barrow A.F.C as they fell to a 2-0 defeat.  The Robins were poor defensively and conceded two disappointing goals  – one in each half – but it was the overall performance in the second 45 minutes that annoyed the 43-year-old most.   “I was more disappointed with the second half than […]

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Cheltenham Town fall to another disappointing home defeat against Barrow A.F.C

Cheltenham Town missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of League Two after they fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Barrow.  The Robins were considered large favourites for the game given their position at the summit of the league table, however, as many people will find out during Cheltenham Raceweek, being favourite doesn’t always result in victory.   The visitors took the lead just […]

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“Unluckiest club in the history of football” – Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram on season null-and-void verdict

Despite Gloucester City being sat top of the National League North for the majority of the season, the club were having to constantly look over the shoulder – not for other teams on their tail for the title – but for the worldwide pandemic which eventually halted what was a great season for the Gloucestershire […]

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Cheltenham Town defender Lewis Freestone emphasises importance of sticking together in “crazy” season

In a season that has been constantly affected by Covid-19, Cheltenham Town sit in first place in League Two with a chance to extend their lead against Barrow. As injuries have started to affect the Robins’ squad, Lewis Freestone has come into the first team fold as Cheltenham chase promotion. ⚽️ Cheltenham Town ⚽️ Robin's […]