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Football: Cheltenham Football League set for end-of-season spectacular

Football: Cheltenham Youth Football League cup final dates at Whaddon Road

Football: Upton St Leonards win Stroud Football League title for first time in 98-year history

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 12:50

The phrase “happy days” tends to be overused in all walks of life but it can truly be used to describe Upton St Leonards Football Club’s season. That’s because they have just won the Stroud and District Football League...The phrase “happy days” tends to be overused in all walks of life but it can truly be used to describe Upton St Leonards Football Club’s season. That’s because they have just won the Stroud and District Football League...The phrase “happy days” tends to be overused in all walks of life but it can truly be used to describe Upton St Leonards Football Club’s season. That’s because they have just won the Stroud and District Football League...

Football: Cinderford Town Football Club chairman Stuart Tait in upbeat mood

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Apr 2017 at 09:10

Like a country coming out of a recession, Cinderford Town Football Club are enjoying the green shoots of recovery. Yes, they have just finished bottom of the Southern League Premier Division – Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Dunstable Town...Like a country coming out of a recession, Cinderford Town Football Club are enjoying the green shoots of recovery. Yes, they have just finished bottom of the Southern League Premier Division – Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Dunstable Town...Like a country coming out of a recession, Cinderford Town Football Club are enjoying the green shoots of recovery. Yes, they have just finished bottom of the Southern League Premier Division – Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Dunstable Town...

Football: Ex-Shortwood United manager Alex Sykes in positive mood

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:20

Few things are certain in sport but one thing you can be sure of is that Alex Sykes won’t be out of football for long. The 43-year-old left his position as first-team manager at Shortwood United in mid-April despite the club being in a...Few things are certain in sport but one thing you can be sure of is that Alex Sykes won’t be out of football for long. The 43-year-old left his position as first-team manager at Shortwood United in mid-April despite the club being in a...Few things are certain in sport but one thing you can be sure of is that Alex Sykes won’t be out of football for long. The 43-year-old left his position as first-team manager at Shortwood United in mid-April despite the club being in a...

Football: Cirencester Town Football Club chief Steve Abbley backs manager Charlie Griffin

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:10

For someone who was always good in the air as a player, Charlie Griffin has his feet firmly on the ground now that he’s a manager. Cirencester Town’s rookie boss has been the main man barely six months but has faced a baptism of fire as...For someone who was always good in the air as a player, Charlie Griffin has his feet firmly on the ground now that he’s a manager. Cirencester Town’s rookie boss has been the main man barely six months but has faced a baptism of fire as...For someone who was always good in the air as a player, Charlie Griffin has his feet firmly on the ground now that he’s a manager. Cirencester Town’s rookie boss has been the main man barely six months but has faced a baptism of fire as...

Football: Why manager Mark Cooper is feeling at home at Forest Green Rovers

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Mark Cooper may have been born in the heart of Yorkshire but he considers himself very much a West Country boy. The Wakefield-born 48-year-old, who lives in Tetbury and has been manager of Forest Green Rovers for just under a year, first became...Mark Cooper may have been born in the heart of Yorkshire but he considers himself very much a West Country boy. The Wakefield-born 48-year-old, who lives in Tetbury and has been manager of Forest Green Rovers for just under a year, first became...Mark Cooper may have been born in the heart of Yorkshire but he considers himself very much a West Country boy. The Wakefield-born 48-year-old, who lives in Tetbury and has been manager of Forest Green Rovers for just under a year, first became...

Football: Q&A: My Sporting Life: Neil Howchin – Bishop’s Cleeve Colts, Charlton Rovers FC, Cheltenham Civil Service FC

Football: Why it’s ‘like Christmas Day every day’ for Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club manager Steve Cleal

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...

Football: Gloucester City Football Club boss Tim Harris on an ‘unbelievable’ season

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Tim Harris has hailed his “miracle men” after a remarkable season in National League North. Gloucester City, without a home for 10 years and with one of the smallest playing budgets in the division, have stood toe to toe with the...Tim Harris has hailed his “miracle men” after a remarkable season in National League North. Gloucester City, without a home for 10 years and with one of the smallest playing budgets in the division, have stood toe to toe with the...Tim Harris has hailed his “miracle men” after a remarkable season in National League North. Gloucester City, without a home for 10 years and with one of the smallest playing budgets in the division, have stood toe to toe with the...

Football: Captain’s Log: Tom Webb – Gloucester City Football Club

Football: Q&A: My School Sports Report: James Young – St Gregory’s School, Cleeve School

Football: Chairman Paul Baker on a ‘difficult’ season for Cheltenham Town

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Paul Baker has seen it, done it and got the T-shirt. He has been chairman of Cheltenham Town Football Club for the past 21 years and has experienced almost as many highs and lows as a fun-seeker on a big dipper. And after so long at the helm,...Paul Baker has seen it, done it and got the T-shirt. He has been chairman of Cheltenham Town Football Club for the past 21 years and has experienced almost as many highs and lows as a fun-seeker on a big dipper. And after so long at the helm,...Paul Baker has seen it, done it and got the T-shirt. He has been chairman of Cheltenham Town Football Club for the past 21 years and has experienced almost as many highs and lows as a fun-seeker on a big dipper. And after so long at the helm,...

Football: Back in the Day: Cheltenham Town legend Jimmy Smith reflects on a life in football