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Athletics: Unsung Hero: Elliot Prince, Cheltenham Harriers
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go smoothly.
Prince is a teacher at Upton...[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]Football: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials
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...
[read more]Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club
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...
[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]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]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo player Michael Thomas is ‘amazing’, says his dad Martyn
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....
[read more]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo star Sam Legge inspired to take up the sport by his brother Adam
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...
[read more]Rugby Union: Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan love being part of the Cheltenham Saracens rugby family
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 13:30 Captain's Log
Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Tony, Joel and Seth Price – Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...
[read more]Golf: Mother and Daughters: Clare, Claudia and Isabel Ovens – Cotswold Hills Golf Club is their second home
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter
Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: “I’ll lead Lilley Brook Golf Club to the best of my ability”, says Brian Hutchins
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log
Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Alex Ayres remembers when Smiths Rugby Club shocked Hartpury College
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...
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