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 Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 09:20 Match Reports

Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for... Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for... Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for...

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 Fri, 5th May 2017 at 12:00 Match Reports

It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New... It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New... It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New...

Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 10:10 Match Reports

Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind... Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind... Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind...

Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 15:00 Match Reports

Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals... Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals... Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals...