Cheltenham Town manager and players demonstrate their support for any future player that comes out as openly gay. During this years Rainbow Laces, the aim of the campaign is to make sport more of a safer and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ fans. And one way that safety of supporters could be enhanced is if a […]
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Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff: EFL Trophy fixture against Portsmouth a “free hit”
After their best ever start to a Football League season, Cheltenham Town next face the challenge of League One opposition Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. Despite, the obvious challenge of facing a team from the division above, manager Michael Duff insisted that this match would be a “free hit”. “They’ve got a good manager, […]
‘They were quality’ – Cardiff City loanee Tom Sang delighted as Cheltenham Town welcome fans back with with an eight-goal thriller
Cheltenham Town welcomed fans back to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium with a 5-3 win over fellow League Two high flyers Exeter City. Liam Sercombe scored twice against his former club, while Alfie May, Andy Williams, and Will Boyle added goals to secure a first win over the Grecians in seven years. An Exeter side who have […]
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale: ‘We need more discipline and more structure’
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says: “There are many things to sort out” amid Covid-19 restrictions and chaotic fixture pileups. Tisdale was appointed on November 19th, following the sacking of Ben Garner and says the ongoing pandemic has caused multiple logistical issues for his side, claiming it’s a “complete mess”. “I’ve been here for two […]
Three issues that MUST be addressed at Manchester United – ahead of a tricky December fixture list
Embed from Getty Images November 2020 saw two ex-Manchester United managers nominated for Premier League manager of the month. Nominated Jose Mourinho has created a new sense of confidence at Tottenham Hotspur as well as nominated David Moyes who has taken West Ham United to 5th in the Premier League before the end of the the month. Also nominated is current Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer who […]
Shootout success for Evesham United
A happy return for fans as Evesham seal their best run in the competition since the 2000/01 season. Evesham United won 5-4 on penalties against Bideford AFC at the weekend to progress to the second round of the FA Trophy. It was joy for the 309 Robins fans who were back at The Spiers and […]
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale: ‘Everyday is a challenge, but I love it’
Newly-appointed Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says Covid-19 has caused multiple logistical issues for his side, claiming there are many things that need to be sorted out. “I’ve been here for two weeks, I haven’t got an office yet, I haven’t got a changing room, we’ve got COVID restrictions. The players come in ready-dressed, we’re […]
Matt McClure pleased with Gloucester City’s defensive performance against Boston United
Gloucester City remained top of the National League North table after a goalless draw with Boston United last Saturday The Tigers are without a win in their last three matches, but can take plenty of positives from their most recent contest. It was City’s first home clean sheet since October 2019. The club’s leading scorer […]
Why Raul Jimenez’s injury should be a turning point for concussion protocols to improve in football
There has been an outcry on social media for concussion and head injury protocols to ameliorate after a collision between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz in Wolverhampton Wanderers win against Arsenal on Sunday. The incident between Luiz and Jimenez happened early on at the Emirates Stadium with the latter coming off worse – the Mexican […]
“I can’t wait for the draw!” Cheltenham striker Alfie May chooses his dream cup draw and looks ahead to Bradford City
The Emirates FA Cup third round draw commences this evening and Cheltenham Town will be a part of it for the first time since 2012 – when the Robins were drawn against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. “I can’t wait for the draw,” says striker Alfie May with a beaming smile on his face. “Since […]