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 […]
League Two
George Lloyd: “For me, it’s all about playing competitive football week in week out.”
Cheltenham Town striker George Lloyd has built himself up from academy prospect to first team regular during his first three years as a professional player. The Gloucester-born youngster put pen to paper on a long-term deal in 2017, and has featured in 14 games so far this season, scoring three goals. Despite a two week […]
Match Preview: Forest Green Rovers vs Newport County
Forest Green Rovers welcome league leaders Newport to the Innocent New Lawn on Tuesday night. Rovers return to action after having had the weekend off following their FA Cup exit to the hands of Lincoln earlier in the month. Rovers have had a hectic schedule in recent months and Mark Cooper and his side will […]
Cheltenham Town’s George Lloyd reflects on his ‘frustrating’ season so far
Cheltenham Town striker George Lloyd admits he has got ‘mixed feelings’ on his start to the 2020/21 League Two season in the first team set-up. The 20-year-old suffered a concussion in the Robins’ 1-0 win to Scunthorpe on October 20, resulting in a two week lay-off to halt his run in the starting XI. Lloyd […]
Five Things We Learned: Forest Green 1 – 2 Mansfield
Forest Green suffered a third defeat in as many games after they lost 2-1 to Mansfield on Saturday afternoon. The defeat saw Rovers fall to fifth in the League Two rankings as Nigel Clough’s side recorded their first victory of the season. The game provided many talking points and will give manager Mark Cooper some […]
Local journalist is “worried” for the future of the industry after Covid-19 impact
The journalism landscape is an ever changing and ever progressing one. Whether it is the surge in popularity of the internet or the dying art of print journalism, it never stands still. With 20 years of trade experience, local freelance journalist Ash Loveridge has certainly seen some developments within the industry. However, arguably the biggest […]
“It Could Work at Forest Green” – Journalist Ash Loveridge on Letting Fans Back In
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, football fans being allowed back into stadiums has been trialled across the footballing world but didn’t truly come to fruition. In September, the UK government announced the partial reintroduction of fans back into grounds to watch their teams. Germany also piloted a scheme that saw some stadiums reopen at a […]
Local Journalist Backs Letting Fans Back In
Local journalist Ash Loveridge believes that football fans should be allowed to return to stadia as soon as safely possible. Loveridge has 20 years of experience in the industry and some have dubbed him as “Mr Forest Green” after his many years of service covering the Nailsworth side. “100% fans should be back in,” […]
“We’ve had league games this season where we’ve not had to play as well as that.”: Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff praises FA Cup opponents ahead of second-round draw.
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff was impressed with his opponents and a number of his players in his sides 3-1 victory over South Shields in the FA Cup first round. Cheltenham will be in the hat for the second round draw of the FA Cup after their first-round victory against National League Northern Premier Division […]
Ellis Chapman “absolutely loved” his Cheltenham Town debut in 3-1 win over South Shields
Ellis Chapman made his full debut with an assist in Cheltenham Town’s 3-1 victory over South Shields in the 1st Round of the FA Cup last Saturday. Chapman, a midfielder, was instrumental to the result, using his excellent passing skills and good tactical intelligence and enjoyed playing a full 90 minutes at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium. […]