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Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 16:00

With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...

Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:20

Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...

Football: Tewkesbury Town lose ground on Cheltenham Civil Service in race for top spot in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:10

While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...

Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...

Football: We’re all looking forward to game against Cheltenham Town, says Forest Green striker Christian Doidge

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...

Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club

Football: Andoversford are looking to play the leading role in the Cheltenham League

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

You’ve all heard of Three Men and a Baby… well, how about Three Men and a Football Club? While the former was a huge box office hit 30 years ago this year, the latter refers to a football club much closer to home. The club in question...You’ve all heard of Three Men and a Baby… well, how about Three Men and a Football Club? While the former was a huge box office hit 30 years ago this year, the latter refers to a football club much closer to home. The club in question...You’ve all heard of Three Men and a Baby… well, how about Three Men and a Football Club? While the former was a huge box office hit 30 years ago this year, the latter refers to a football club much closer to home. The club in question...

Football: We’re ready for Forest Green test, says Cheltenham Town assistant boss Russell Milton

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...

Football: Back in the Day – Pete Turnbull, goalscorer

Football: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials

Football: Unsung Hero – Marc Lane, Tewkesbury Town Football Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...

Football: Abbeymead Rovers Football Club have come a long way since 1997

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Abbeymead Rovers Football Club are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. A lot has happened over the past two decades of course. Back in 1997 Tony Blair was this country’s new prime minister, the Spice Girls were all the rage and...Abbeymead Rovers Football Club are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. A lot has happened over the past two decades of course. Back in 1997 Tony Blair was this country’s new prime minister, the Spice Girls were all the rage and...Abbeymead Rovers Football Club are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. A lot has happened over the past two decades of course. Back in 1997 Tony Blair was this country’s new prime minister, the Spice Girls were all the rage and...

Football: New-look Longlevens 3rds are flying high in Division Two of Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 22nd Nov 2017 at 09:00

How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...

Football: Tredworth Tigers and Old Richians set for crunch clash at top of Division One in Stroud League on Saturday

Contributed Tue, 21st Nov 2017 at 15:20

Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...