The coronavirus pandemic may have left a fairly sizeable hole in the sporting calendar. Gloucester Rugby had their most recent match against Worcester Warriors postponed and their upcoming home match against Bristol Bears has also been struck by the virus. Gloucestershire were set to return to the top division of county cricket for the first […]
League Two
Forest Green Rovers vs Cheltenham Town: Combined XI ahead of this weekend’s postponed fixture
This weekend was meant to be the second and final meeting of the season between League Two’s two Gloucestershire sides: Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham Town. However, due to the coronavirus outbreak taking its toll on European football, the game has been called off, with the EFL aiming to get the season back underway on […]
How are Forest Green Rovers’ media team coping with the coronavirus outbreak?
With the coronavirus pandemic causing all English football games to be postponed until April 30 at the very earliest, how do clubs deal with the no football aspect behind the scenes? Forest Green Rovers media assistant Noah Dougherty has insisted the general spirit at the Nailsworth-based club is “great” despite there being no footballing action […]
Forest Green Rovers: Coronavirus impact on finances and 2019/20 League Two season
The world of football has been placed on temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but for the so-called “smaller clubs”, the impact can be far more severe than it is on the wealthier sides. For Forest Green Rovers, a League Two side based in the small village of Nailsworth in Gloucestershire, the postponement of […]
Michael Duff the key to Cheltenham Town’s success claims Robins media manager Richard Joyce
A relegation battle, an unsettled squad and poor performances were all part of life for Cheltenham Town before manager Michael Duff’s arrival at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Nowadays the team find themselves in the mix for promotion all thanks to the recruitment, tactics and passion created around the ground in recent years. The squad are fifth […]
Racial abuse not set to overshadow Cheltenham Town’s battle against Port Vale in League Two
Cheltenham Town will not currently be investigating accusations of racial abuse from Port Vale fans. The newly formed 1887 Red Army were seen to react angrily during the League Two fixture on Saturday after chants were aimed towards them from certain sets of away supporters. However, it appears that the abusive chants had began outside […]
Forest Green Rovers end winless streak with victory over Swindon
Forest Green won their first game since the January the 11th after a 2-0 victory away at Swindon Town. Goals from Matt Stevens and Ebou Adams gave The Green Devils victory at The County Ground. The result against promotion-chasing Swindon leaves Forest Green in 11th place in League Two, with the Robins dropping down to […]
Cheltenham Town in stalemate against Port Vale at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium but keep promotion hopes alive
Cheltenham Town drew 0-0 with promotion rivals Port Vale at the Jonny-Rocks stadium in a high-temper affair in League Two. HOW IT UNFOLDED The visitors hit the bar and were awarded a penalty by referee Scott Duncan in the first half, only for it to be overturned much to the Vale supporters dismay. The visitors […]
Nahki Wells goal gives Bristol City a point against Fulham
Bristol City’s 125-year celebrations were called to a halt by a late Tom Cairney equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Fulham. Nahki Wells opened the scoring for City when he headed beyond Marek Rodak from close range before Cairney’s curled effort late on leveled the score for the Cottagers. The draw continues City’s short spell […]