Former Forest Green Rovers loanee Robert Sanchez has been called up to the Spanish national team replacing Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Brighton goalkeeper has been called up by Luis Enrique for Spain’s 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers versus Greece, Georgia and Kosovo. Sanchez is one of three goalkeepers to feature in the squad joining David […]
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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 […]
Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo recalls brief spell working with Liverpool star at Rio Ave
Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo has discussed his personal history with Liverpool midfielder Fabinho ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday Night Football. The Brazilian has deputised at centre-back for the majority of this season following injuries to the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. A recent return to his […]
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 […]
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 […]
“We’ve done all the hard work until January time for no reason” – Bernard Mensah on Gloucester City’s cancelled season
Gloucester City striker Bernard Mensah feels “disappointed” in the FA Alliance Committee’s decision to reject the mini-league proposal. While the decision still requires the FA Council’s approval, it’s likely that this spells the end of Gloucester City’s promotion hopes for this season. This comes after National League North and South clubs voted 24-19 in favour […]
‘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 […]
Sam Allardyce would label potential Premier League survival with West Brom as his ‘greatest escape’
West Bromwich Albion are looking to reverse their fortunes of five games without a win as they visit Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon to face Crystal Palace. Having won only three games this season, the Baggies currently sit in 19th place and are eight points from the safety, while Palace are looking to bounce back from their 4-1 loss to […]