The Emirates FA Cup third round draw commences this evening and Cheltenham Town will be a part of it for the first time since 2012 – when the Robins were drawn against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. “I can’t wait for the draw,” says striker Alfie May with a beaming smile on his face. “Since […]
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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 […]
“The obvious choice is Burnley!” Michael Duff looks ahead to FA Cup draw and League Two action
Cheltenham Town will feature in the third round draw of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2012 this evening after the Robins saw off League One side Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. “I thought it was really strong performance over the 120 minutes. Ideally you wouldn’t go want to go into extra time […]
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 […]
Cheltenham Town releases iFollow Figures
Cheltenham Town FC, alongside most of the clubs in the EFL, have joined the iFollow streaming service to allow supporters to watch their fixtures live whilst fans are not allowed into stadiums. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, football fans have not been allowed into stadiums since March and with major broadcasting services such as Sky […]
“It didn’t take him long to get up to speed.” Michael Duff praises 19-year-old Ellis Chapman
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has praised the ability of 19-year-old midfielder Ellis Chapman and his ability to “get up to speed” in starting for the first team. The Robins signed Chapman on a free transfer in October from League One side Lincoln City, where he made his debut at the age of 16, going […]
Cheltenham Town moved up to third in League Two after they won 2-1 at Carlisle
It was the Robins’ first away win in the four games on the road and it moves them to within three points off league leaders Newport County. Goals from William Boyle and Conor Thomas ensured Michael Duff’s side came away with three points despite Jon Mellish pulling a goal back for Carlisle on the stroke […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies awaits FA’s decision amid Coronavirus lockdown
Cheltenham Town Ladies have seen their season get suspended due to the Government’s decision to impose a second lockdown that came into effect on Thursday, November 5. Tom Davies’ side has come across another hurdle with recent rules of lockdown not permitting non-elite women’s football teams to train or play until after lockdown is lifted […]
‘Everyone needs an opportunity’ – Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff vows to make changes for Papa John’s Trophy
Cheltenham Town will welcome Norwich City Under-21s to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium to play their final Papa John’s Trophy Southern Section Group F fixture on Tuesday night. Robins manager, Michael Duff is poised to make alterations to the team that beat South Shields 3-1 on Saturday to progress into the second round of the FA Cup. […]
Alfie May reveals that he makes his family pay to watch Cheltenham Town: ‘All my family have subscribed, I want money to go into the club’
Cheltenham Town are in the hat for the FA Cup second round draw after two Alfie May goals helped the Robins beat Northern Premier League side, South Shields 3-1 on Saturday. The win has banked over £16,972 in prize money for the League Two side, which will go some way in easing the club’s financial […]