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General: Father and Son: John and Laurie Beck
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Nov 2021 at 09:00 Father & Son
If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is widely regarded as one of Gloucester’s best...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day: Chris Burns – Portsmouth, Northampton Town, Gloucester City, Cheltenham Town, Forest Green Rovers
Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Mar 2020 at 09:00 Back In The Day
It’s not far short of 30 years since Chris Burns, one of Gloucestershire’s finest ever footballers, went toe-to-toe with some of the very best players from one of the great clubs, not once, but twice at the semi-final stage in the... It’s not far short of 30 years since Chris Burns, one of Gloucestershire’s finest ever footballers, went toe-to-toe with some of the very best players from one of the great clubs, not once, but twice at the semi-final stage in the... It’s not far short of 30 years since Chris Burns, one of Gloucestershire’s finest ever footballers, went toe-to-toe with some of the very best players from one of the great clubs, not once, but twice at the semi-final stage in the...
[read more]Athletics: Unsung Hero: Sandra Ennis, athletics
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club
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...
[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: Sir Thomas Rich’s School thriving on all sporting fronts
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 08:50 Junior Sport
Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...
[read more]Rugby Union: My School Sports Report: Q&A, Andy Deacon – ex-Gloucester prop and current director of rugby at Cirencester
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My School Report: Giacomo Bifulco – St Peter’s Junior, Crypt, Ribston Hall
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ...
[read more]Football: Trophy delight for Bishop’s Cleeve in Severn Valley Youth Football League
Roger Jackson Mon, 8th May 2017 at 15:00 Junior Sport, Match Reports
Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...Bishop’s Cleeve under-8s were seeing double yesterday after they walked off with two trophies at Hardwicke. They won the Severn Valley Youth Football League under-8 cup and plate in thrilling style, overcoming Quedgeley Reds 3-1 in the cup...
[read more]Football: Tuffley Rovers youngsters enjoy Severn Valley Youth Football League trophy double
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 13:00 Junior Sport
Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...
[read more]Football: Severn Valley Youth Football League cup final dates
Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 15:20 Junior Sport
The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...The final whistle will be blown on the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s inaugural season next month and chairman Ken Fagan says the campaign has been a big success. The new league is an amalgamation of the old Gloucester Youth League and...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Gloucester hero Ian Smith’s rugby journey started with Longlevens
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...Ian Smith has played and coached rugby all over the world but his roots remain very firmly in Gloucester. So much so that he still keeps in touch with many of the players who started out on the same rugby journey as him at age group level with...
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