Almost exactly a year to the day since Cheltenham Town’s last game with all fans allowed in, we’re taking a look at how the Robins have done without the physical support of their fans. On March, 7 2020 Cheltenham faced Port Vale at home, the game finishing a dismal 0-0, with the prospect of fans […]
League Two
Newport County to move to Cardiff City Stadium to avoid ‘demoralising’ Rodney Parade pitch
Promotion chasers Newport County and Bradford City will go head-to-head in Sky Bet League Two tomorrow right at the Cardiff City Stadium – you read that correctly, the Cardiff City Stadium. On March 4, Newport were granted permission by the EFL to host their next two league games in the Welsh capital to escape their […]
Cheltenham Town players have had a “switched on and intense” week off
Cheltenham Town were forced to miss two fixtures in League Two last week after a positive COVID-19 test halting all forms of club training for the senior and academy sides. Players and staff were made to self-isolate as per the EFL and Government guidance in order to mitigate against the risk of further infection. It […]
Michael Duff confirms Cheltenham Town are “good to go” after COVID-19 outbreak
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has said that his side are “good to go” after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the club to miss their past two scheduled fixtures. The Robins were due to play Barrow on Tuesday evening and Carlisle United on Saturday, but both matches were cancelled and will be rearranged for a future […]
Preview: Forest Green look to continue promotion push against Carlisle United
Forest Green face a massive 514-mile round trip to Brunton Park on Tuesday as Mark Cooper’s men prepare to face Carlisle United. Rovers played out a disappointing 0-0 draw against Cheltenham Town on Saturday as both the Gloucestershire sides continue to push for promotion. This contest however, has the potential to be a huge game […]
Cheltenham Town postpone next two fixtures following positive COVID tests
Cheltenham Town’s next two Sky Bet League Two fixtures against Barrow AFC and Carlisle United have had to be suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad. They were due to play those games on Tuesday and Saturday respectively, but the matches have been called off and will be rearranged. Robins players Scott Flinders […]
Transfer Deadline Day: Why this year will be different
Transfer Deadline Day is often met with much anticipation and trepidation from football fans all across the world but this season’s winter window is set to be one of the quietest yet. The promise of big names, big fees and even bigger egos all packed into one day of football business often makes for a […]
Forest Green Rovers 0 – 0 Cheltenham Town: Five things we learned
Forest Green and Cheltenham played out a dull and cagey 0-0 draw in the second instalment of this season’s Gloucestershire derby. Like most derby days, it was a tight and tense affair. Neither side managed to get any real foothold in the game and the worsening conditions at the Innocent New Lawn hampered the flow […]
Cheltenham Town Vs Portsmouth: Michael Duff insists “everyone will be needed” in crucial EFL Trophy fixture
The Papa John’s Trophy regularly gets mixed reviews. Some see it as the perfect opportunity to give minutes to squad players and win silverware, whereas others argue it clogs the fixture list. Ahead of their second round clash against Portsmouth on Tuesday, Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff explained that he enjoys this competition for a […]
Cheltenham Town Vs Portsmouth: Michael Duff prepares team for “free hit” game against Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town continued their fantastic start to the season with a win against Exeter City on Saturday but next face the challenge of Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. As top scorers and one of the promotion favourites in League One, the south coast side pose a serious threat to the Robins, however manager Michael […]