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 […]
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“We’ve had league games this season where we’ve not had to play as well as that.”: Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff praises FA Cup opponents ahead of second-round draw.
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff was impressed with his opponents and a number of his players in his sides 3-1 victory over South Shields in the FA Cup first round. Cheltenham will be in the hat for the second round draw of the FA Cup after their first-round victory against National League Northern Premier Division […]
Cheltenham Town vs Port Vale: Robins expecting tough fixture at Vale Park
Cheltenham make the trip to Port Vale on Tuesday, with their eyes fixed firmly on improving in front of goal from Saturday’s goalless draw against Mansfield Town. The Robins are third in the league but could be a place higher, if not for a goalless draw against the struggling Stags at Whaddon Road. Manager Michael […]
Cheltenham Town joins the #LetFansIn campaign
Cheltenham Town FC are the one of the latest in a string of professional football clubs to publicly support the #LetFansIn movement. The online campaign to get fans back into sporting grounds around the country has amassed over 195,000 signatures already, meaning it will be considered in Parliament for debate. The likes of Manchester United, […]
Cheltenham Town v Grimsby Town Preview
Cheltenham Town have the opportunity to go top of the League Two table on Tuesday night as they take on Grimsby Town. Embed from Getty Images Michael Duff’s side will face Ian Holloway’s team who are without a win so far this season and who currently sit only above Oldham Athletic at the bottom of […]
The financial impact Covid-19 could have on the EFL
With top level football suspended until at least April 30th, and the risk of the season being deemed ‘null and void’ altogether, what impact could this have on clubs relying on this season, to stay out financial trouble? In a statement from the EFL, plans are being put in place to support clubs who could […]
How are Forest Green Rovers’ media team coping with the coronavirus outbreak?
With the coronavirus pandemic causing all English football games to be postponed until April 30 at the very earliest, how do clubs deal with the no football aspect behind the scenes? Forest Green Rovers media assistant Noah Dougherty has insisted the general spirit at the Nailsworth-based club is “great” despite there being no footballing action […]
Forest Green Rovers: Coronavirus impact on finances and 2019/20 League Two season
The world of football has been placed on temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but for the so-called “smaller clubs”, the impact can be far more severe than it is on the wealthier sides. For Forest Green Rovers, a League Two side based in the small village of Nailsworth in Gloucestershire, the postponement of […]
Cheltenham Town Club offices to be closed
Club offices at Cheltenham Town have been closed until Monday 23rd March. The news comes following the postponements of games in the Premier League and EFL due to coronavirus. All games have been cancelled until at least April 3rd with many expecting the delay in the season to be extended past that date. Cheltenham do […]
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff wins League Two manager of month
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has won the League Two manager of the month for February. The Robins won six of their seven games in month, including wins over promotion rivals Colchester United and Northampton Town. The former defender wins the award for the second time having also won it in September. “The award is […]