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 […]
Mark Cooper relieved with Forest Green win after overcoming late Harrogate Town scare
Forest Green Rovers head coach Mark Cooper was relieved that his promotion-chasing side managed to survive a late scare to beat Harrogate Town 2-1 at the Innocent New Lawn on Saturday. Rovers welcomed Simon Weaver’s Harrogate to Nailsworth on Saturday afternoon in a bid to climb up to first place in League Two. Goals from […]
Cheltenham Town squad injury update as Will Boyle could be back earlier than previously feared
Cheltenham Town have been affected with many injuries this campaign and manager Michael Duff revealed another few players will be unavailable for the upcoming fixtures. The 2-0 defeat at home to Bradford City on Saturday saw the Robins’ run of eight matches unbeaten come to an end as the Paraders claimed their first league win […]
Michael Duff hails his team’s “incredible performance” despite Man City defeat
Cheltenham Town were nine minutes away from the unthinkable, nine minutes away from knocking Premier League heavyweights Manchester City out of the FA Cup. The Robins took the lead early in the second half, following a Ben Tozer long-throw that was cooly finished by the in-form Alfie May. After leading for 22 minutes, City ruled […]
‘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 […]
Cheltenham Town vs Cambridge United: Michael Duff on unlikely top three and the challenge United present
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff believes Tuesday night’s game against Cambridge United will be ‘tight’ and ‘keenly contested’ given both sides’ standings in the League Two table. The Robins currently sit second following their 3-0 victory at home to Walsall on Saturday afternoon and they welcome third-place United to the Jonny Rocks Stadium. Your updated […]
“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 […]
Cheltenham Town vs Norwich City U-21: Match preview – Robins vs Canaries in battle for top spot
Off the back of Cheltenham’s 3-1 victory over South Shields in the FA Cup, Michael Duff’s side play host to Norwich in the decisive group game of group N in the football league trophy. Both teams have been on red hot form and already qualified from the group. Norwich have scored 8 goals in 2 […]
FA Cup First Round Draw LIVE: Cheltenham and Forest Green discover their fate
Cheltenham and Forest Green will discover their first opponents in this year’s Emirates FA Cup – as the draw takes place for the First Round of the competition at 7:10pm. Both sides are competing in the top end of League Two this season, with the Robins occupying an automatic promotion spot after eight games. Forest […]