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“It was quite an eye-opener“ – Ismail Yakubu looks back on trials at Manchester City and Arsenal, and taking consecutive trips to Wembley

Cinderford Town defender Ismail Yakubu reflected on his professional football career with multiple trips to Wembley as an “amazing achievement.”  Starting his career at Barnet, Yakubu ended up playing close to 300 games for The Bees after joining at youth level. “I was offered a pro contract at 17, which is a bit earlier than […]

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“Taking football to Cheltenham is important to me” – Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill before game number 1000 in management

Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill believes “taking football to Cheltenham” was one of the best moments of his managerial career as he is on the brink of 1000 games ahead of this weekend’s clash against Southend United. Cotterill, who has been in management for 30 years, is looking forward to the occasion of reaching […]

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“It’s the biggest game of the season for us” University of Gloucestershire men’s football club captain Joe Littlewood on huge varsity clash with Worcester

Despite securing the Western Tier Three league title on Wednesday, University of Gloucestershire men’s football club captain Joe Littlewood is still fully focused on the club’s varsity match-up with rivals Worcester. “It’s very important. It’s the biggest game of the season for us.” Gloucester will face Worcester on Monday, April 7 at the Tiger Turf […]

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“If I’m totally honest, I don’t think there’s one easy game in the division” – Gloucester City coach John Brough looks ahead to Hanwell Town fixture 

After back-to-back losses for the first time this season, Gloucester City coach John Brough knows how important it is to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.  The Tigers were hoping to bounce back from the late collapse to Walton & Hersham with a better result away to Hungerford Town, but couldn’t stop […]

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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Jagwar wins the Plate Handicap Chase ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. – Report and Reaction

Favourite Jagwar rides well in the Plate Handicap Chase to take the victory at 3/1. An emotional run for Jonjo O’Neill Jr. who was the jockey for Springwell Bay who fatally fell earlier today. The winner rode alongside Thecompanysergeant going over the last but cleared the number 14 to win by over two lengths. Further […]

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“The support from the club is great” – Forest Green Rovers head of women’s football Louise Fensome ahead of Her Game Too fixture

Forest Green Rovers head of women’s football Louise Fensome is of the opinion that “the support from the club is great” ahead of their dedicated Her Game Too fixture this weekend against Pucklechurch Sports Ladies. Rovers have a Gloucestershire FA County Cup semi-final against Cheltenham Town to contend with first this evening before this weekend’s […]

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“Referees aren’t seen as people”: How former Cheltenham Town player is changing perceptions through YouTube

Eric Edge is an ex-footballer turned grassroots referee who is now sharing his journey as a referee on YouTube. Edge believes that by sharing his journey, he has helped players humanise himself as a referee. Edge stated: “I do think referees are not really seen as people, you don’t really know anything about them other […]

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“We had a fantastic night” – Cheltenham Town striker Matty Taylor on superb win at promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon before League Two clash at Swindon Town

Cheltenham Town striker Matty Taylor said Tuesday’s 2-1 victory away against automatic promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon was “certainly up there” as one of the performances of the season. The Robins earned one of the finest wins of their campaign with their performance at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, with Ashley Hay’s glancing header in the first […]

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Varsity tennis captain Tristan Scurr looks ahead to what could be “a real struggle” in potential match against last years opponent in Varsity 2025

Tristan Scurr has been named as the 2025 varsity tennis captain for the University of Gloucestershire. The sports scholar has been playing competitive tennis since the age of 12. A privilege for any sportsperson to represent a whole team, a position Scurr has worked hard for. “I started playing tennis when I was three and […]

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“It is good to see more people playing the sport and enjoying themselves” – ADC’s Paul Meyer on the growth of grassroots darts

ADC Stroud member Paul Meyer believes “the format and organisation is really gaining a bit of momentum” as he describes the growth of darts in the local area. Currently, the Vault 11.0 series is well underway with events across the country. The Carlton Club in Stroud is beginning to boast sell-out tournaments every Wednesday and […]