Sport

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 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 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 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 15:00 Captain's Log

“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...

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 Captain's Log

Tom Webb is in his third spell as Gloucester City captain and he’s enjoying every minute of it. The one-club man, who has spent half his life in the first team after making his debut as a 16-year-old, was manager Tim Harris’s pick to...Tom Webb is in his third spell as Gloucester City captain and he’s enjoying every minute of it. The one-club man, who has spent half his life in the first team after making his debut as a 16-year-old, was manager Tim Harris’s pick to...Tom Webb is in his third spell as Gloucester City captain and he’s enjoying every minute of it. The one-club man, who has spent half his life in the first team after making his debut as a 16-year-old, was manager Tim Harris’s pick to...