Sport

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 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...

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...

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...

Contributed Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 16:40 Junior Sport

Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport

Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...

Roger Jackson Fri, 12th May 2017 at 12:00 Junior Sport

Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...

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 Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 11:10 Junior Sport

Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...Old Patesians’ youngsters won one trophy and shared another on County Cup finals day at Hartpury. Their under-16s defeated Clifton 21-10 while their under-14s drew 19-19, also with Clifton, to share the trophy. They were unable to make it a...

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 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 Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:10 Junior Sport

Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...Old Patesians’ progressive youngsters are eyeing a clean sweep at this year’s County Cup finals day. They have teams in the under-14, under-15 and under-16 finals which will all take place at Hartpury on Sunday 30th April. The club won...