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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

Roger Jackson 25/03/2020 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...

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Football: Youngsters given opportunity to write a Forest Green Rovers match report

Roger Jackson Mon, 23rd Mar 2020 at 14:00

There may be no football but Forest Green Rovers are doing their bit to help keep the kids entertained during their extended Easter break. That’s because the League Two club will be running a daily activity on their website... There may be no football but Forest Green Rovers are doing their bit to help keep the kids entertained during their extended Easter break. That’s because the League Two club will be running a daily activity on their website... There may be no football but Forest Green Rovers are doing their bit to help keep the kids entertained during their extended Easter break. That’s because the League Two club will be running a daily activity on their website...

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Football: Cheltenham Football League suspends fixtures due to coronavirus outbreak

Roger Jackson Tue, 17th Mar 2020 at 09:30

The Cheltenham Football League has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ben Hill, the league’s results secretary and media interaction officer, confirmed the decision last night. It follows a statement issued by the Football... The Cheltenham Football League has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ben Hill, the league’s results secretary and media interaction officer, confirmed the decision last night. It follows a statement issued by the Football... The Cheltenham Football League has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ben Hill, the league’s results secretary and media interaction officer, confirmed the decision last night. It follows a statement issued by the Football...

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Football: Prestbury Rovers Reserves take over at the top of Division Two of the Cheltenham League

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Mar 2020 at 13:00

Prestbury Rovers Reserves are the new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League. They leapfrogged Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who were without a game on Saturday, and now have a point advantage, although they have... Prestbury Rovers Reserves are the new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League. They leapfrogged Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who were without a game on Saturday, and now have a point advantage, although they have... Prestbury Rovers Reserves are the new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League. They leapfrogged Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who were without a game on Saturday, and now have a point advantage, although they have...

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Football: Frampton United are still setting the pace in the County League but Wick are closing the gap

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Mar 2020 at 12:50

Top-of-the-table Frampton United dropped a couple of points at home to second-from-bottom Hanham Athletic as they drew 1-1 in the County League on Saturday. They still retain a four-point advantage but second-placed Wick – 3-2 winners at... Top-of-the-table Frampton United dropped a couple of points at home to second-from-bottom Hanham Athletic as they drew 1-1 in the County League on Saturday. They still retain a four-point advantage but second-placed Wick – 3-2 winners at... Top-of-the-table Frampton United dropped a couple of points at home to second-from-bottom Hanham Athletic as they drew 1-1 in the County League on Saturday. They still retain a four-point advantage but second-placed Wick – 3-2 winners at...

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Football: Prestbury Rovers Reserves eyeing top spot in Division Two of the Cheltenham League

Roger Jackson Thu, 12th Mar 2020 at 11:40

There could be new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League by early Saturday evening. A win for second-placed Prestbury Rovers Reserves at Fintan would see them leapfrog Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who are without a game. They... There could be new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League by early Saturday evening. A win for second-placed Prestbury Rovers Reserves at Fintan would see them leapfrog Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who are without a game. They... There could be new leaders in Division Two of the Cheltenham League by early Saturday evening. A win for second-placed Prestbury Rovers Reserves at Fintan would see them leapfrog Smiths Barometrics Athletic Reserves, who are without a game. They...

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Football: AFC Cheltenham, Bishop’s Cleeve A and FC Lakeside Reserves are through to County Cup finals

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Mar 2020 at 15:00

Three Cheltenham League teams have made it through to County Cup finals. AFC Cheltenham are through to the Gloucestershire Primary Cup final after a 7-0 win over fellow Cheltenham League side Apperley. Bishop’s... Three Cheltenham League teams have made it through to County Cup finals. AFC Cheltenham are through to the Gloucestershire Primary Cup final after a 7-0 win over fellow Cheltenham League side Apperley. Bishop’s... Three Cheltenham League teams have made it through to County Cup finals. AFC Cheltenham are through to the Gloucestershire Primary Cup final after a 7-0 win over fellow Cheltenham League side Apperley. Bishop’s...

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Football: Brad Hewer earns County League points for Sharpness at Gala Wilton

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Mar 2020 at 14:30

Second-placed Sharpness remain on the coat-tails of Frampton United in the County League after a 1-0 win at Gala Wilton on Saturday. The win leaves them four points adrift of the leaders who won 4-1 at home to Hardwicke. Sharpness’ goal... Second-placed Sharpness remain on the coat-tails of Frampton United in the County League after a 1-0 win at Gala Wilton on Saturday. The win leaves them four points adrift of the leaders who won 4-1 at home to Hardwicke. Sharpness’ goal... Second-placed Sharpness remain on the coat-tails of Frampton United in the County League after a 1-0 win at Gala Wilton on Saturday. The win leaves them four points adrift of the leaders who won 4-1 at home to Hardwicke. Sharpness’ goal...

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Football: Apperley and AFC Cheltenham go head-to-head for place in County Cup final

Roger Jackson Fri, 6th Mar 2020 at 14:50

It may be a little bit early to say that spring has sprung but with the sun currently shining Cheltenham Football League officials will be very hopeful of getting plenty of games played tomorrow after a weather-ravaged spell that has played havoc... It may be a little bit early to say that spring has sprung but with the sun currently shining Cheltenham Football League officials will be very hopeful of getting plenty of games played tomorrow after a weather-ravaged spell that has played havoc... It may be a little bit early to say that spring has sprung but with the sun currently shining Cheltenham Football League officials will be very hopeful of getting plenty of games played tomorrow after a weather-ravaged spell that has played havoc...

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Football: Ryan Attwood on target as Dowty Dynamos turn up the pressure on Cheltenham League leaders Tewkesbury Town

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Mar 2020 at 10:40

Dowty Dynamos threw the Cheltenham League Division One title race wide open with a 1-0 win over long-time leaders Tewkesbury Town on Saturday. Tewkesbury remain on top but Dynamos have climbed up to third, just four points off the pace... Dowty Dynamos threw the Cheltenham League Division One title race wide open with a 1-0 win over long-time leaders Tewkesbury Town on Saturday. Tewkesbury remain on top but Dynamos have climbed up to third, just four points off the pace... Dowty Dynamos threw the Cheltenham League Division One title race wide open with a 1-0 win over long-time leaders Tewkesbury Town on Saturday. Tewkesbury remain on top but Dynamos have climbed up to third, just four points off the pace...

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Football: Frampton United open up a four-point lead at top of the County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Mar 2020 at 10:10

Just one game beat the weather in the County League on Saturday but it was a decent one because it involved the top two. Sharpness travelled to Frampton United in a fixture that was reversed and a 2-0 win for Frampton stretched their advantage to... Just one game beat the weather in the County League on Saturday but it was a decent one because it involved the top two. Sharpness travelled to Frampton United in a fixture that was reversed and a 2-0 win for Frampton stretched their advantage to... Just one game beat the weather in the County League on Saturday but it was a decent one because it involved the top two. Sharpness travelled to Frampton United in a fixture that was reversed and a 2-0 win for Frampton stretched their advantage to...

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Football: Bishop’s Cleeve’s two Cheltenham League teams facing a huge fixture backlog

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Feb 2020 at 15:40

Bishop’s Cleeve A head into March with a remarkable 17 games still to play in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The wretched weather of the past few months has allowed them to play only nine league games and tomorrow’s game at... Bishop’s Cleeve A head into March with a remarkable 17 games still to play in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The wretched weather of the past few months has allowed them to play only nine league games and tomorrow’s game at... Bishop’s Cleeve A head into March with a remarkable 17 games still to play in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The wretched weather of the past few months has allowed them to play only nine league games and tomorrow’s game at...

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Football: Cashes Green Football Club are flying high in the Stroud League

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Feb 2020 at 09:00

The good times are back for Cashes Green Football Club. The club’s two Stroud League teams are flying high in their respective divisions and there is plenty of optimism as they look ahead to the future. Their flagship team are going great... The good times are back for Cashes Green Football Club. The club’s two Stroud League teams are flying high in their respective divisions and there is plenty of optimism as they look ahead to the future. Their flagship team are going great... The good times are back for Cashes Green Football Club. The club’s two Stroud League teams are flying high in their respective divisions and there is plenty of optimism as they look ahead to the future. Their flagship team are going great...

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Football: Frampton United are back on top of the County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Feb 2020 at 12:20

Frampton United are back on top of the County League after their 2-1 home win over Quedgeley Wanderers on Saturday. They are a point clear of previous leaders Sharpness, whose game at Patchway Town was postponed. Just three points separate the... Frampton United are back on top of the County League after their 2-1 home win over Quedgeley Wanderers on Saturday. They are a point clear of previous leaders Sharpness, whose game at Patchway Town was postponed. Just three points separate the... Frampton United are back on top of the County League after their 2-1 home win over Quedgeley Wanderers on Saturday. They are a point clear of previous leaders Sharpness, whose game at Patchway Town was postponed. Just three points separate the...

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Football: FC Lakeside Reserves hit six of the best as manager Warren Fitzgeorge marks 50th game in charge in style

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Feb 2020 at 12:10

It’s a record that even Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp would be proud of. Warren Fitzgeorge’s 50th game as manager of FC Lakeside Reserves produced win number 48 as his side defeated Cheltenham United 6-3 in Division Three of... It’s a record that even Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp would be proud of. Warren Fitzgeorge’s 50th game as manager of FC Lakeside Reserves produced win number 48 as his side defeated Cheltenham United 6-3 in Division Three of... It’s a record that even Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp would be proud of. Warren Fitzgeorge’s 50th game as manager of FC Lakeside Reserves produced win number 48 as his side defeated Cheltenham United 6-3 in Division Three of...

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Football: Back in the Day: Chris Burns – Portsmouth, Northampton Town, Gloucester City, Cheltenham Town, Forest Green Rovers

Football: Youngsters given opportunity to write a Forest Green Rovers match report

Football: Cheltenham Football League suspends fixtures due to coronavirus outbreak

Football: Prestbury Rovers Reserves take over at the top of Division Two of the Cheltenham League

Football: Frampton United are still setting the pace in the County League but Wick are closing the gap

Football: Prestbury Rovers Reserves eyeing top spot in Division Two of the Cheltenham League

Football: AFC Cheltenham, Bishop’s Cleeve A and FC Lakeside Reserves are through to County Cup finals

Football: Brad Hewer earns County League points for Sharpness at Gala Wilton

Football: Apperley and AFC Cheltenham go head-to-head for place in County Cup final

Football: Ryan Attwood on target as Dowty Dynamos turn up the pressure on Cheltenham League leaders Tewkesbury Town

Football: Frampton United open up a four-point lead at top of the County League

Football: Bishop’s Cleeve’s two Cheltenham League teams facing a huge fixture backlog

Football: Cashes Green Football Club are flying high in the Stroud League

Football: Frampton United are back on top of the County League

Football: FC Lakeside Reserves hit six of the best as manager Warren Fitzgeorge marks 50th game in charge in style