Cheltenham Town take on Barrow A.F.C in tonight’s midweek Sky Bet League Two fixture at the Jonny-Rocks stadium. The Robins currently sit first in the league and have the opportunity to extend their lead to four points as both Cambridge United and Forest Green Rovers aren’t in action. Barrow on the other hand are floating […]
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Cheltenham Town defender Lewis Freestone emphasises importance of sticking together in “crazy” season
In a season that has been constantly affected by Covid-19, Cheltenham Town sit in first place in League Two with a chance to extend their lead against Barrow. As injuries have started to affect the Robins’ squad, Lewis Freestone has come into the first team fold as Cheltenham chase promotion. ⚽️ Cheltenham Town ⚽️ Robin's […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies Midfielder: “What is life without fun, friends and family?”
Cheltenham Town Ladies midfielder Charlotte Criddle admits, it has been difficult balancing teaching and playing football while dealing with effects of a global pandemic. They return against Portsmouth Women on April 4 in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup second round. It’s been three months since the Robinesses last played. Criddle has been struggling with all […]
OPINION: Too Many Horses Brutalised At The Hands Of Cheltenham Festival
The shockingly high number of 86 racehorses have died at the Cheltenham Festival since 2010. With the event starting again this week Park Life Sport evaluates the ethical questions surrounding the largest national hunt race in Europe. Horses have died at the event every year since 2000, except for the 2001 festival which was cancelled […]
West Brom’s Cheltenham Town loanee Josh Griffiths earns England U21 call up
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 […]
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 […]