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Football: Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud Football League

Roger Jackson Mon, 14th Apr 2025 at 12:30

Roger Jackson 14/04/2025

Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign.
They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on... Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign.
They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on Saturday while closest rivals Old Richians were losing 1-0 at home to Chalford Reserves.
Old Richians, who have two games remaining, now... Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud League after leading the way in the 14-strong Division One for much of the campaign.
They beat visiting Taverners 3-0 on Saturday while closest rivals Old Richians were losing 1-0 at home to Chalford Reserves.
Old Richians, who have two games remaining, now trail the leaders by nine points. ...

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Football: Blockley delight as they celebrate County Cup success

Roger Jackson Wed, 9th Apr 2025 at 09:00

A stunning goal by central attacking midfielder Jamie Tolley lit up the GFA Minor Cup North final at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. It was the first goal of the game and helped Blockley to their first ever County Cup success as they defeated... A stunning goal by central attacking midfielder Jamie Tolley lit up the GFA Minor Cup North final at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. It was the first goal of the game and helped Blockley to their first ever County Cup success as they defeated... A stunning goal by central attacking midfielder Jamie Tolley lit up the GFA Minor Cup North final at Bishop’s Cleeve last night. It was the first goal of the game and helped Blockley to their first ever County Cup success as they defeated...

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Football: Painswick 3rds win County Cup after penalty shootout thriller at Bishop's Cleeve

Roger Jackson Wed, 2nd Apr 2025 at 12:00

Painswick 3rds won a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6 against Cheltenham Tigers last night to clinch the GFA Primary Cup North. Right-back Josh Smith scored the decisive goal, firing into the top of the net to spark wild celebrations as the club,... Painswick 3rds won a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6 against Cheltenham Tigers last night to clinch the GFA Primary Cup North. Right-back Josh Smith scored the decisive goal, firing into the top of the net to spark wild celebrations as the club,... Painswick 3rds won a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6 against Cheltenham Tigers last night to clinch the GFA Primary Cup North. Right-back Josh Smith scored the decisive goal, firing into the top of the net to spark wild celebrations as the club,...

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Football: Old Richians hoping to turn up the Stroud League Division One title heat on Wickwar Wanderers

Roger Jackson Fri, 21st Mar 2025 at 09:00

Old Richians head to Minchinhampton on Saturday with a spring in their step. Wickwar Wanderers’ surprise 2-0 defeat at Shortwood United Reserves at the weekend has breathed new life into the Stroud League Division One title race. ... Old Richians head to Minchinhampton on Saturday with a spring in their step. Wickwar Wanderers’ surprise 2-0 defeat at Shortwood United Reserves at the weekend has breathed new life into the Stroud League Division One title race. ... Old Richians head to Minchinhampton on Saturday with a spring in their step. Wickwar Wanderers’ surprise 2-0 defeat at Shortwood United Reserves at the weekend has breathed new life into the Stroud League Division One title race. ...

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Football: Rising Stars: Gotherington Juniors Jaguars Girls Under-14s

Roger Jackson Wed, 19th Mar 2025 at 09:00

A girls’ football team from Gotherington are celebrating after a wonderful cup success. Gotherington Juniors Jaguars Under-14s won the County Cup with a fine 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town, a game that was played at Oaklands Park Stadium in... A girls’ football team from Gotherington are celebrating after a wonderful cup success. Gotherington Juniors Jaguars Under-14s won the County Cup with a fine 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town, a game that was played at Oaklands Park Stadium in... A girls’ football team from Gotherington are celebrating after a wonderful cup success. Gotherington Juniors Jaguars Under-14s won the County Cup with a fine 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town, a game that was played at Oaklands Park Stadium in...

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Football: Steve King has devoted more than 30 years to Uley Football Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Feb 2025 at 09:00

Steve King started playing football for Uley when he was 16. That was 33 years ago and he’s still putting his body on the line for the club’s first team in Division Two of the Stroud League today. He had one season with Slimbridge... Steve King started playing football for Uley when he was 16. That was 33 years ago and he’s still putting his body on the line for the club’s first team in Division Two of the Stroud League today. He had one season with Slimbridge... Steve King started playing football for Uley when he was 16. That was 33 years ago and he’s still putting his body on the line for the club’s first team in Division Two of the Stroud League today. He had one season with Slimbridge...

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Football: Gloucester City Legends manager Kenny Blackburn looking forward to Matt Le Tissier showpiece game

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Feb 2025 at 09:00

Kenny Blackburn will be back on centre stage in a few weeks’ time. The 73-year-old will be in the dugout at the TigerTurf Stadium, home to Gloucester City, on Sunday 23 rd March when a team of Gloucester City legends take on a team of... Kenny Blackburn will be back on centre stage in a few weeks’ time. The 73-year-old will be in the dugout at the TigerTurf Stadium, home to Gloucester City, on Sunday 23 rd March when a team of Gloucester City legends take on a team of... Kenny Blackburn will be back on centre stage in a few weeks’ time. The 73-year-old will be in the dugout at the TigerTurf Stadium, home to Gloucester City, on Sunday 23 rd March when a team of Gloucester City legends take on a team of...

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Football: Matt Le Tissier set to be star turn for Premier League Legends against Gloucester City Legends

Roger Jackson Wed, 12th Feb 2025 at 09:00

One of football’s great entertainers will be rolling back the years at Gloucester City next month. Matt Le Tissier, nicknamed ‘Le God’ by Southampton supporters back in the 1990s, will head up a team of Premier League legends who... One of football’s great entertainers will be rolling back the years at Gloucester City next month. Matt Le Tissier, nicknamed ‘Le God’ by Southampton supporters back in the 1990s, will head up a team of Premier League legends who... One of football’s great entertainers will be rolling back the years at Gloucester City next month. Matt Le Tissier, nicknamed ‘Le God’ by Southampton supporters back in the 1990s, will head up a team of Premier League legends who...

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Football: Whaddon United are in the hunt for their third successive league title

Roger Jackson Thu, 6th Feb 2025 at 09:30

In-form Whaddon United host third-placed Dursley Town on Saturday hoping to make it 17 wins in a row in Division One of the Northern Senior League. They’ve won 17 of their 18 games so far with their only defeat coming in mid-September when... In-form Whaddon United host third-placed Dursley Town on Saturday hoping to make it 17 wins in a row in Division One of the Northern Senior League. They’ve won 17 of their 18 games so far with their only defeat coming in mid-September when... In-form Whaddon United host third-placed Dursley Town on Saturday hoping to make it 17 wins in a row in Division One of the Northern Senior League. They’ve won 17 of their 18 games so far with their only defeat coming in mid-September when...

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Football: Gloucester City's home game against Tiverton Town in March will be a first in 25 years

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2025 at 09:30

Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening. A first-half goal by Joe Hanks secured the points and took them to within three points of second-placed Totton, who have... Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening. A first-half goal by Joe Hanks secured the points and took them to within three points of second-placed Totton, who have... Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening. A first-half goal by Joe Hanks secured the points and took them to within three points of second-placed Totton, who have...

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Football: Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates happy in his new role

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2025 at 09:30

New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest... New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest... New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest...

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Football: Keiron Birch scores four as Uley stun high-flying Stratton United in Division Two of the Stroud League

Roger Jackson Mon, 6th Jan 2025 at 11:00

New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ... New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ... New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ...

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Football: Wickwar Wanderers are champions of the Stroud Football League

Football: Blockley delight as they celebrate County Cup success

Football: Painswick 3rds win County Cup after penalty shootout thriller at Bishop's Cleeve

Football: Old Richians hoping to turn up the Stroud League Division One title heat on Wickwar Wanderers

Football: Rising Stars: Gotherington Juniors Jaguars Girls Under-14s

Football: Steve King has devoted more than 30 years to Uley Football Club

Football: Gloucester City Legends manager Kenny Blackburn looking forward to Matt Le Tissier showpiece game

Football: Matt Le Tissier set to be star turn for Premier League Legends against Gloucester City Legends

Football: Whaddon United are in the hunt for their third successive league title

Football: Gloucester City's home game against Tiverton Town in March will be a first in 25 years

Football: Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates happy in his new role

Football: Keiron Birch scores four as Uley stun high-flying Stratton United in Division Two of the Stroud League