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, […]
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“The obvious choice is Burnley!” Michael Duff looks ahead to FA Cup draw and League Two action
Cheltenham Town will feature in the third round draw of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2012 this evening after the Robins saw off League One side Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. “I thought it was really strong performance over the 120 minutes. Ideally you wouldn’t go want to go into extra time […]
“It didn’t take him long to get up to speed.” Michael Duff praises 19-year-old Ellis Chapman
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has praised the ability of 19-year-old midfielder Ellis Chapman and his ability to “get up to speed” in starting for the first team. The Robins signed Chapman on a free transfer in October from League One side Lincoln City, where he made his debut at the age of 16, going […]
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 […]
Michael Duff: “It’s not just football that’s suffering at the minute, the whole world is suffering.”
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has said he recognises the difficulties his side are facing as Covid 19 cases continue to rise around the country and admitted the frustration is getting to him and his colleagues. He said: “Hopefully the fans will be let in soon, but it just seems to keep going on and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Midfielder Rohan Ince confident Cheltenham Town can continue promotion push
Cheltenham Town midfielder Rohan Ince is confident the Robins will be able to continue fighting for promotion as the season reaches it’s conclusion. Michael Duff’s side are unbeaten in their last six games and sit fifth in Sky Bet League Two with 10 games remaining. They’re five points behind joint leaders Crewe Alexandra and Swindon […]
Michael Duff the key to Cheltenham Town’s success claims Robins media manager Richard Joyce
A relegation battle, an unsettled squad and poor performances were all part of life for Cheltenham Town before manager Michael Duff’s arrival at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Nowadays the team find themselves in the mix for promotion all thanks to the recruitment, tactics and passion created around the ground in recent years. The squad are fifth […]
Cheltenham Town’s former Huddersfield Town defender Will Boyle on team spirit created by manager Michael Duff
Sharing a house with keeper Scott Flinders is one of many things Will Boyle believes creates a squad morale propelling Cheltenham Town up League Two. Cheltenham finished 16th last season, but now sit fourth ahead of Saturday’s home game against Cambridge United. Boyle scored in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Mansfield after two months out with […]