Sport

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 Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...

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 Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...

Roger Jackson Sat, 14th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...