Stevenage’s appointment of Paul Tisdale is beginning to look smarter by the second, with his wealth of experience in League Two likely to ensure the club remain in the football league. Embed from Getty Images Alex Revell’s departure from the club in the middle of November didn’t come as a shock but was greeted with […]
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Tom Davies Looks Ahead To Tough Trip to West Brom For Cheltenham Town Ladies
After being knocked out of the FA Cup in cruel circumstances on Sunday, attentions now turn to the National League Plate for Cheltenham Town Ladies manager Tom Davies. The Robins couldn’t quite equal their best FA Cup run, falling to Southampton Women’s on penalties, but they had been on an excellent run of form and […]
Forest Green manager Rob Edwards speaks ahead of Papa John’s Trophy tie with Chelsea U21
Rob Edwards says Forest Green Rovers’ game against Chelsea U21 on Tuesday evening is an opportunity for some of the squad’s fringe players to get some minutes. Rovers are flying at the top of League Two, and moved onto 40 points at the weekend with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers. With the Nailsworth club […]
Cheltenham Ladies crash out of the FA Cup in cruel penalty shoot-out defeat
Cheltenham Town Ladies’ FA Cup run came to a dramatic end on Sunday as they were beaten 6-5 on penalties by Southampton Women following a 3-3 draw after extra time. The two sides are separated by just goal difference in the league, and the visitors, eight-time winners of the FA Cup, took the lead early […]
Former Manchester City, Newcastle United, Rangers midfielder Joey Barton and Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards heap significant praise on “phenomenal” Jamille Matt
Forest Green striker Jamille Matt received plaudits from his manager Rob Edwards and Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton after his brace settled the sides West Country derby. The former Plymouth Argyle forward netted his netted ninth and 10th goals of the season either side of half time to push FGR six points clear at the […]
Alfie May invigorated and has drawn praise after move to ‘number 10’ role for Cheltenham Town in League One
Robins forward Alfie May has impressed in League One after adapting his role to play as an attacking midfielder. Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff and Gloucestershire Live reporter Jon Palmer have both heaped plaudits on the natural striker for his attitude and star performances from the midfield this season. “He’s had a great run of […]
Former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith takes Norwich City job just eight days after sacking
Norwich City have appointed former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith just eight days after he was relieved of his duties. Smith has taken little to no time off during his sacking, quickly returning to the managerial front managing to not even miss a Premier League game. The Canaries sacked Daniel Farke just hours after their […]
“He’s grown and matured massively as a person and a player”: Michael Duff praised new playmaker as he previewed Cheltenham Town’s FA Cup replay against Gillingham
Michael Duff was full of plaudits for Alfie May during Monday’s press conference, and appreciated the way in which the striker has adapted his game to play the ‘number 10’ role for the Robins. An injury crisis that has seen attacking midfielders Callum Wright and Taylor Perry, loanees from Leicester City and Wolves respectively, side-lined […]
Coventry Salvation Army Chaplain Martyn Evans explains how Bristol City donation has impacted the hostel after recent delivery
Bristol City have played 23 away games in 2021 and are one of the first sports clubs in the area to start giving consistent donations to charities after continuing their foodbank support scheme. The Robins have been giving leftover food from away match hotels to local charities all over the country since the Coronavirus pandemic […]
Dominant Cheltenham Town Ladies put four past Liskeard Athletic Women and progress to the Second Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup
Cheltenham Town Ladies beat Liskeard Athletic Women 4-0 in comfortable fashion, at The Corinium Stadium, to progress to the Second Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup. A brace from forward Jade Grove, plus goals from Georgie-Marie Barbour-Gresham and Lacy-Jai Liggett won the First Round tie for the Robins and completed a dominant performance at […]