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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]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chad Crosby, Old Cryptians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes. The 26-year-old has been at the club since the mid-noughties when he signed up as an under-13, but... Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes. The 26-year-old has been at the club since the mid-noughties when he signed up as an under-13, but... Old Cryptians are clearly a club on the up and Chad Crosby, as captain of the 1st XV, has clearly played a big part in that upturn in fortunes. The 26-year-old has been at the club since the mid-noughties when he signed up as an under-13, but...
[read more]Squash: Captain’s Log: Jonny Taylor, Riverside and Gloucestershire squash
Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Jonny Taylor is pretty well known in squash around Gloucestershire. The 27-year-old captains Riverside’s number one team in the Gloucestershire Squash League and is also in his second year as captain of Gloucestershire. He’s been... Jonny Taylor is pretty well known in squash around Gloucestershire. The 27-year-old captains Riverside’s number one team in the Gloucestershire Squash League and is also in his second year as captain of Gloucestershire. He’s been... Jonny Taylor is pretty well known in squash around Gloucestershire. The 27-year-old captains Riverside’s number one team in the Gloucestershire Squash League and is also in his second year as captain of Gloucestershire. He’s been...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log: Mark Portnell, Gloucester City Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Mark Portnell is the men’s club captain Gloucester City Hockey Club for the first time this season. And that’s good news for one of the bigger clubs in the area because he’s keen, ambitious and wants the best not only for himself...Mark Portnell is the men’s club captain Gloucester City Hockey Club for the first time this season. And that’s good news for one of the bigger clubs in the area because he’s keen, ambitious and wants the best not only for himself...Mark Portnell is the men’s club captain Gloucester City Hockey Club for the first time this season. And that’s good news for one of the bigger clubs in the area because he’s keen, ambitious and wants the best not only for himself...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Chris Smith, Brickhampton Court Golf Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Sean Dunne, Gloucester Golf Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...
[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: Captain’s Log – Craig Mayo, Painswick Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...Painswick captain Craig Mayo has been with the club for 19 years and as with anyone who has spent that amount of time with one club he has known some peaks and troughs. Happily Painswick are on an upturn and have been among the leading clubs in...
[read more]Netball: My heart lies with Hucclecote says Sam Cook
Roger Jackson Mon, 17th Dec 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Sam Cook is a good netball player, very good in fact. The 26-year-old has played for England, continues to play in the Super League for Severn Stars and is captain of Hucclecote, who are one of the best clubs in the country. She also works at...Sam Cook is a good netball player, very good in fact. The 26-year-old has played for England, continues to play in the Super League for Severn Stars and is captain of Hucclecote, who are one of the best clubs in the country. She also works at...Sam Cook is a good netball player, very good in fact. The 26-year-old has played for England, continues to play in the Super League for Severn Stars and is captain of Hucclecote, who are one of the best clubs in the country. She also works at...
[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]Football: Gloucester City youngsters learning the benefits of loan deals
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...
[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...
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