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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... 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 game’s leading club knockout competition.
The competition was 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 game’s leading club knockout competition.
The competition was the FA Cup of course – and back in 1992 it...[read more]Football: Back in the Day: Keith Knight, Cheltenham Town, Reading. Gloucester City, Cirencester Town
Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Oct 2019 at 09:00 Back In The Day
He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley... He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley... He was the hometown boy who did well, very well. Keith Knight, born and bred in Shurdington, was the footballer who lived the dream in the late 90s as Cheltenham Town took the non-league footballing world by storm, winning the FA Trophy at Wembley...
[read more]Football: Back in the day: John Finnigan, Cheltenham Town
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Feb 2018 at 09:00 Back In The Day
John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...John Finnigan is one of those really refreshing blokes who just loved playing football. Now Cheltenham Town’s commercial manager, he still kicks a ball around today when he gets the chance. “I loved training and playing,” said...
[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: Rising Star: Jake Oakey, Bourton Rovers Football Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...
[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]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]Football: Back in the Day: Steve Abbley, ex-Cheltenham Town and Gloucester City player and current Cirencester Town chairman
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...Steve Abbley could run for fun as a footballer and he has not stood still since hanging up his boots almost 20 years ago. The former Cheltenham Town right winger, who spent four years with the club in the 1980s, has been chairman of Cirencester...
[read more]Football: Gala Wilton’s football youngsters win at the double
Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 09:20 Match Reports
Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for... Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for... Gala Wilton completed a double at the Severn Valley Youth Football League’s end-of-season six-a-side tournament. They won the under-12 and under-13 competitions at Brockworth Rugby Club at the weekend. Elsewheres, there were wins for...
[read more]Football: Cinderford Town Under-13s are crowned Cheltenham Youth Football League Division One champions
Roger Jackson Wed, 10th May 2017 at 13:30 Junior Sport
The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...The final whistle was blown on the Cheltenham Youth Football League season last night when Cinderford Town and Leckhampton Harriers were involved in a play-off to determine who would be crowned Under-13 Division One champions. That honour went to...
[read more]Football: Goal bonanza at Cheltenham Youth Football League cup finals day
Roger Jackson Tue, 9th May 2017 at 11:10 Junior Sport
There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...There were goals galore when the older teams took centre stage on the Cheltenham Youth Football League’s second cup finals day at Whaddon Road. Four matches produced 22 goals with Tuffley Rovers and Churchdown Panthers hitting five each as...
[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: Forest Green Rovers hope for 3,000-plus crowd for National League play-off game against Dagenham and Redbridge
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 12:00 Match Reports
It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New... It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New... It’s advantage Forest Green Rovers after last night’s National League play-off semi-final first leg at Dagenham and Redbridge. Mark Cooper’s side earned a 1-1 draw and their supporters will head to the second leg at the New...
[read more]Football: Dowty Dynamos defeat Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 10:10 Match Reports
Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind... Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind... Three goals in the last 15 minutes earned Dowty Dynamos a 3-0 victory over Tewkesbury Town in the Cheltenham Football League Senior Charities Cup final. It completes an excellent double for the club because they also finished second behind...
[read more]Football: Forest Green are fired up and ready to go, says Liam Noble
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 15:00 Captain's Log
“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...
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