Sport

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 Tue, 27th Aug 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Phil Coleman has been associated with the Cirencester Football League for well over 40 years and he’s still going strong. He’s been chairman for the past six years and has served on the management committee for the past three decades. ...Phil Coleman has been associated with the Cirencester Football League for well over 40 years and he’s still going strong. He’s been chairman for the past six years and has served on the management committee for the past three decades. ...Phil Coleman has been associated with the Cirencester Football League for well over 40 years and he’s still going strong. He’s been chairman for the past six years and has served on the management committee for the past three decades. ...

Roger Jackson Thu, 22nd Feb 2018 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...

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, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 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 – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...“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...“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...

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...

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 Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the...

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...