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...

Roger Jackson Wed, 31st May 2017 at 08:00 Match Reports

Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...

Roger Jackson Mon, 22nd May 2017 at 11:20 Match Reports

The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...The sun shone on Zac France’s charity rugby match with more than 100 points being scored and around £1,000 being raised for good causes. The Gloucester Cherry Pickers, who included Samoan centre Terry Fanolua, defeated Zac...

Roger Jackson Thu, 18th May 2017 at 14:00 Match Reports

Cheltenham’s all-conquering water polo team are still on course to complete a league and cup double. Having already wrapped up the British Water Polo League title, they have booked their place in the end-of-season British Championships... Cheltenham’s all-conquering water polo team are still on course to complete a league and cup double. Having already wrapped up the British Water Polo League title, they have booked their place in the end-of-season British Championships... Cheltenham’s all-conquering water polo team are still on course to complete a league and cup double. Having already wrapped up the British Water Polo League title, they have booked their place in the end-of-season British Championships...

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...

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day

When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...When sports fans start talking about giantkilling acts, aficionados will almost certainly wax lyrical about Wimbledon v Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final, James ‘Buster’ Douglas v Mike Tyson in 1990 and Scotland’s Grand Slam win...

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day

Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...Film fans of a certain vintage will remember the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a romantic drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It told two parallel stories of how the life of Helen Quilley (played by Paltrow) would have panned out depending on whether or...