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Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”
Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith –...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”
Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football Club.
Smith is player/manager of the first team, who...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.”
Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football Club.
Smith is player/manager of the first team, who play in Stroud League Division Two, as well as...[read more]Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Cricket: Frocester cricketer and Wycliffe College pupil Will Naish earns Bunbury Festival call-up
Contributed Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 13:50 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
[read more]Golf: Minchinhampton professional Stuart Little always had a natural talent for golf
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My Sporting Life: Paul Gardiner, West Bromwich Albion Gloucestershire Academy Development Manager
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ...
[read more]Tennis: Tennis ace Regi is following in mum Lorraine Ristic’s footsteps
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter
Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...
[read more]Cricket: Will Naish, 13, hits century in Frocester’s win over Bourton Vale
Contributed Thu, 11th May 2017 at 11:50 Junior Sport
Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...
[read more]Cricket: Q&A: My School Report: Tom Warren – Dean Close School
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your... Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your... Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your...
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