Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths has been called up to the England U21 squad for the Young Lions UEFA European Championship campaign starting in March. The 19-year-old on-loan from West Brom, has been imperious in goal for the Robins. Griffiths kept a clean sheet on his professional debut in the EFL Cup away against Peterborough […]
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Michael Duff on Barrow’s “warning shot” and Cheltenham Town’s attitude at the top of League Two
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff says his side are not “overthinking” their position at the top of League Two and are looking forward to avenging their loss to Barrow on Tuesday evening at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium (19:00 kick-off). Duff’s side beat Exeter 1-0 last time out and are looking to build momentum tomorrow evening as […]
Michael Duff praises West Brom keeper Josh Griffiths as Cheltenham Town retain defensive solidity amid injury crisis
Cheltenham Town’s 10th away win of the League Two campaign has cemented the Robins’ place at the league’s summit with 12 games to play. Andy Williams came off the substitutes bench to score in time added to earn Cheltenham a 1-0 win at Exeter City on Saturday. Despite an ongoing injury crisis at the Jonny-Rocks […]
‘I felt a little lost’ – Cheltenham Town coach Wade Elliott opens up about leaving Bristol City, working under Michael Duff, and hopes for the rest of the season
It’s fair to say that Wade Elliott has seen a lot in football. From being released from the Southampton setup at 16, to his current post at Cheltenham Town, the 42-year-old has spent 26 years involved with the beautiful game. There have been highs, such as a scoring the goal that sent Burnley to the […]
‘I loved every second of it’ – Cheltenham Town’s Liam Sercombe on his time at Exeter City
Liam Sercombe will return to St James Park for just the second time as the opposition as table toppers Cheltenham Town face Exeter City in League Two. A boyhood fan of the Grecians, Sercombe reflects fondly on his time at the club – starting as a 12-year-old in Exeter’s academy and going on to make […]
Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City Preview: Robins look to maintain top spot in Sky Bet League Two
Cheltenham Town will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Sky Bet League Two table when they travel to Exeter City on Saturday afternoon. Cheltenham had their four-game win streak ended in their last league outing as they fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Mansfield – the first away loss […]
“If you finish above Cheltenham Town, you’ll get promoted,” claims Exeter City captain Jake Taylor
Exeter City captain and former Cheltenham Town midfielder Jake Taylor has predicted that any side who manages to end the season above the Robins will be on course for League One football next campaign. The two West Country sides clash at St James Park this afternoon (kick-off 15:00). Michael Duff’s team are currently situated at […]
One Year On: How Cheltenham Town FC have fared without the fans
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 […]
Alfie May analysis: The Cheltenham striker Man City boss Pep Guardiola labelled an ‘exceptional player’
Cheltenham Town and Alfie May stole the national headlines for a battling display against Premier League runaway leaders Manchester City one month ago. After taking a healthy financial windfall from the FA Cup fourth round tie against Man City last month, Cheltenham have since dealt with a Coronavirus outbreak, recruited three new loanees and suffered […]
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 […]