The Papa John’s Trophy regularly gets mixed reviews. Some see it as the perfect opportunity to give minutes to squad players and win silverware, whereas others argue it clogs the fixture list. Ahead of their second round clash against Portsmouth on Tuesday, Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff explained that he enjoys this competition for a […]
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Cheltenham Town Vs Portsmouth: Michael Duff prepares team for “free hit” game against Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town continued their fantastic start to the season with a win against Exeter City on Saturday but next face the challenge of Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. As top scorers and one of the promotion favourites in League One, the south coast side pose a serious threat to the Robins, however manager Michael […]
RAINBOW LACES: Cheltenham Town manager and players show support and unity towards future openly gay players and potential teammates
Cheltenham Town manager and players demonstrate their support for any future player that comes out as openly gay. During this years Rainbow Laces, the aim of the campaign is to make sport more of a safer and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ fans. And one way that safety of supporters could be enhanced is if a […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff: EFL Trophy fixture against Portsmouth a “free hit”
After their best ever start to a Football League season, Cheltenham Town next face the challenge of League One opposition Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. Despite, the obvious challenge of facing a team from the division above, manager Michael Duff insisted that this match would be a “free hit”. “They’ve got a good manager, […]
‘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. […]
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff poised to ‘make changes’ for Papa John’s Trophy tie, as Robins players give back to the club
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. Manager Michael Duff is poised to make some alterations to the team that beat South Shields 3-1 on Saturday to progress into the second round of the FA Cup. […]