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Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Russell Hillier, Stroud, Gloucester and Gloucestershire rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her humanitarian work.
She...[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day – Pete Turnbull, goalscorer
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...
[read more]Athletics: Back in the day – Graham Brookhouse, modern pentathlon
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...
[read more]Diving: Back in the Day – Leon Taylor, Olympic diver
Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...
[read more]Athletics: Back in the Day: Richard Phelps – a world champion and Olympic medal winner
Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Richard Phelps knew from the age of six that he wanted to be a modern pentathlete. That was when he saw his uncle Robert Phelps taking part in the sport in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and even at that tender age he knew it was for him. “I...Richard Phelps knew from the age of six that he wanted to be a modern pentathlete. That was when he saw his uncle Robert Phelps taking part in the sport in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and even at that tender age he knew it was for him. “I...Richard Phelps knew from the age of six that he wanted to be a modern pentathlete. That was when he saw his uncle Robert Phelps taking part in the sport in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and even at that tender age he knew it was for him. “I...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day: Jason Eaton, Cheltenham Town Football Club
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...
[read more]Cricket: Back in the Day: Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire all-rounder and ‘King of Cheltenham’
Roger Jackson Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 09:30 Back In The Day
Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
[read more]Cricket: Back in the Day: Martyn Ball, Gloucestershire cricketer
Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Jun 2017 at 09:20 Back In The Day
Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire set for T20 Blast warm-up game on Friday
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire under-17s make it a hat-trick of wins
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ...
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