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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]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: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the...
[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: Falcons ready for take-off after winning Cheltenham Football League
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 15:00 Match Reports
Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals... Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals... Falcons are flying high after being crowned Cheltenham Football League Division One champions – but their title hopes nearly came crashing down to earth on the final day of the season. A 2-1 defeat at home to RSG while nearest rivals...
[read more]Football: Tuffley Rovers youngsters enjoy Severn Valley Youth Football League trophy double
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 13:00 Junior Sport
Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...Tuffley Rovers under-10s struck at the double as cup finals season kicked off in the Severn Valley Youth Football League. The club’s Clarets won the under-10 cup with a 2-1 win over Gloucester City while the Blues defeated Longlevens Infants...
[read more]Football: Cheltenham Youth Football League cup finals – results and pictures
Roger Jackson Tue, 2nd May 2017 at 11:00 Junior Sport
There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...There was drama galore at Whaddon Road at the weekend and we’re not talking about Cheltenham Town’s 1-0 win over Hartlepool United on Saturday that secured their place in League Two next season. No, we’re talking about the start...
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