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Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Roger Jackson 21/12/2017 Unsung Hero

“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”

Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith –...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”

Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football Club.

Smith is player/manager of the first team, who...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”

Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football Club.

Smith is player/manager of the first team, who play in Stroud League Division Two, as well as...

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Football: Age is no barrier for Siddington Football Club’s team of golden oldies

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00

They say that these days 40 is the new 30… well, at Siddington Football Club it would probably be more accurate to say that 50 is the new 30. That’s because their team of golden oldies have been winning trophies for fun since reforming...They say that these days 40 is the new 30… well, at Siddington Football Club it would probably be more accurate to say that 50 is the new 30. That’s because their team of golden oldies have been winning trophies for fun since reforming...They say that these days 40 is the new 30… well, at Siddington Football Club it would probably be more accurate to say that 50 is the new 30. That’s because their team of golden oldies have been winning trophies for fun since reforming...

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Football: Cheltenham Town’s Russell Milton is a class act on and off the pitch

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Any Cheltenham Town fan not yet old enough to vote has missed out. Not because they couldn’t have their say on Brexit in 2016, or have the chance to choose between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn a year later, or even vote on Scottish...Any Cheltenham Town fan not yet old enough to vote has missed out. Not because they couldn’t have their say on Brexit in 2016, or have the chance to choose between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn a year later, or even vote on Scottish...Any Cheltenham Town fan not yet old enough to vote has missed out. Not because they couldn’t have their say on Brexit in 2016, or have the chance to choose between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn a year later, or even vote on Scottish...

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Football: Broadwell Amateurs are flying high after impressive win at Frampton United

Contributed Mon, 18th Dec 2017 at 11:20

Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...

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Football: Cheltenham Civil Service’s cup win is a statement of intent

Contributed Mon, 18th Dec 2017 at 10:30

A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...

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Football: Lydbrook Athletic duo’s remarkable loyalty recognised by GFA

Roger Jackson Tue, 12th Dec 2017 at 11:50

It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...

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Football: Hardwicke draw with fellow County League high-fliers Lebeq United

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 11:10

It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....

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Football: Bishop’s Cleeve hit top form with four-goal salute in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 11:00

It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...

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Football: Tewkesbury Town hit a magnificent seven in Division one of Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 4th Dec 2017 at 11:30

Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...

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Football: In-form Frampton United are climbing up the County League

Contributed Mon, 4th Dec 2017 at 11:10

Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...

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Football: Tredworth and Kingsway setting a fast pace in Division Four of the Stroud League

Contributed Thu, 30th Nov 2017 at 09:00

With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...

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Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 16:00

With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...

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Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:20

Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...

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Football: Tewkesbury Town lose ground on Cheltenham Civil Service in race for top spot in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:10

While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...

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Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...

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Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club

Football: Age is no barrier for Siddington Football Club’s team of golden oldies

Football: Cheltenham Town’s Russell Milton is a class act on and off the pitch

Football: Broadwell Amateurs are flying high after impressive win at Frampton United

Football: Cheltenham Civil Service’s cup win is a statement of intent

Football: Lydbrook Athletic duo’s remarkable loyalty recognised by GFA

Football: Hardwicke draw with fellow County League high-fliers Lebeq United

Football: Bishop’s Cleeve hit top form with four-goal salute in Cheltenham League

Football: Tewkesbury Town hit a magnificent seven in Division one of Cheltenham League

Football: In-form Frampton United are climbing up the County League

Football: Tredworth and Kingsway setting a fast pace in Division Four of the Stroud League

Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Football: Tewkesbury Town lose ground on Cheltenham Civil Service in race for top spot in Cheltenham League

Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club