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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: 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: 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]Football: Q&A, My Sporting Life - Scott Griffin, Cirencester Town Football Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My School Report: Giacomo Bifulco – St Peter’s Junior, Crypt, Ribston Hall
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ...
[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: 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...
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