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Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Oct 2019 at 09:00 Back In The Day

He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley... He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley... He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley...

Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Feb 2018 at 09:00 Back In The Day

John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day

Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Back In The Day

It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day

Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th May 2017 at 13:30 Junior Sport

The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...

Roger Jackson Tue, 9th May 2017 at 11:10 Junior Sport

There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...

Roger Jackson Mon, 8th May 2017 at 15:00 Junior Sport, Match Reports

Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...

Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 13:00 Junior Sport

Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...

Roger Jackson Tue, 2nd May 2017 at 11:00 Junior Sport

There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 15:20 Junior Sport

The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 14:30 Junior Sport

The Cheltenham Football League 2016/17 campaign reaches an exciting climax over the next eight days with the final round of league matches tomorrow followed by the cup finals next week. The Division One title is still up for grabs with Falcons and...The Cheltenham Football League 2016/17 campaign reaches an exciting climax over the next eight days with the final round of league matches tomorrow followed by the cup finals next week. The Division One title is still up for grabs with Falcons and...The Cheltenham Football League 2016/17 campaign reaches an exciting climax over the next eight days with the final round of league matches tomorrow followed by the cup finals next week. The Division One title is still up for grabs with Falcons and...

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 14:20 Junior Sport

Whaddon Road, the home of Cheltenham Town, will be the centre of attention not once, but twice, this weekend. While Cheltenham Town fans are desperately hoping their team can secure the point they need tomorrow to ensure their future in the...Whaddon Road, the home of Cheltenham Town, will be the centre of attention not once, but twice, this weekend. While Cheltenham Town fans are desperately hoping their team can secure the point they need tomorrow to ensure their future in the...Whaddon Road, the home of Cheltenham Town, will be the centre of attention not once, but twice, this weekend. While Cheltenham Town fans are desperately hoping their team can secure the point they need tomorrow to ensure their future in the...

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day

Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...