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Football: Lydbrook Athletic duo’s remarkable loyalty recognised by GFA

Roger Jackson Tue, 12th Dec 2017 at 11:50

It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...

Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...

Football: We’re all looking forward to game against Cheltenham Town, says Forest Green striker Christian Doidge

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...

Football: Frampton United, Gala Wilton and Stonehouse Town through to last four of Les James Cup

Contributed Mon, 13th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Frampton United, Gala Wilton, Stonehouse Town and Thornbury Town are through to the semi-finals of the County League’s Les James Cup. Lebeq United had to play their home tie at Gala Wilton because their home facilities at Oakland’s... Frampton United, Gala Wilton, Stonehouse Town and Thornbury Town are through to the semi-finals of the County League’s Les James Cup. Lebeq United had to play their home tie at Gala Wilton because their home facilities at Oakland’s... Frampton United, Gala Wilton, Stonehouse Town and Thornbury Town are through to the semi-finals of the County League’s Les James Cup. Lebeq United had to play their home tie at Gala Wilton because their home facilities at Oakland’s...

Football: Ruardean Hill Rangers maintain pressure on top four

Contributed Mon, 6th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Ruardean Hill Rangers kept in touch with the top four in the County League with a 2-1 win at Hanham Athletic. The match was never a classic although Rangers threatened early on when Luke Brown fired straight at Max Heaven in the home goal. Luke...Ruardean Hill Rangers kept in touch with the top four in the County League with a 2-1 win at Hanham Athletic. The match was never a classic although Rangers threatened early on when Luke Brown fired straight at Max Heaven in the home goal. Luke...Ruardean Hill Rangers kept in touch with the top four in the County League with a 2-1 win at Hanham Athletic. The match was never a classic although Rangers threatened early on when Luke Brown fired straight at Max Heaven in the home goal. Luke...

Football: Mushet and Coalway United are flying high

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00

While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...While the worry lines on Premier League football bosses like Roy Hodgson, Slaven Bilic and Paul Clement seem to get longer by the day, Ian Wilce must be wondering what all the fuss and drama is about. That’s because the Mushet and Coalway...

Football: Hardwicke turn up the heat in County League

Contributed Mon, 23rd Oct 2017 at 09:00

Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...Hardwicke have moved into second place in the County League behind Thornbury after beating local rivals Frampton United 3-0. There was only one real scoring chance in the first 45 minutes and that fell to Frampton’s Nathan Dennis, who...

Football: Ruardean Hill Rangers joint boss Paul Williams is targeting more success

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Ruardean Hill Rangers are a club going places and joint Manager Paul Williams couldn’t be happier. The 40-year-old is in his second season in charge of first team affairs at the go-ahead football club – a job he does alongside Adrian...Ruardean Hill Rangers are a club going places and joint Manager Paul Williams couldn’t be happier. The 40-year-old is in his second season in charge of first team affairs at the go-ahead football club – a job he does alongside Adrian...Ruardean Hill Rangers are a club going places and joint Manager Paul Williams couldn’t be happier. The 40-year-old is in his second season in charge of first team affairs at the go-ahead football club – a job he does alongside Adrian...

Football: Unsung Hero – Roger Sansom, Lydney Town Football Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

If Christine Sansom was looking forward to a few days out in the Cotswolds or perhaps the occasional trip to the seaside once her husband Roger had retired she’ll have been very disappointed. That’s because 67-year-old Roger is as busy...If Christine Sansom was looking forward to a few days out in the Cotswolds or perhaps the occasional trip to the seaside once her husband Roger had retired she’ll have been very disappointed. That’s because 67-year-old Roger is as busy...If Christine Sansom was looking forward to a few days out in the Cotswolds or perhaps the occasional trip to the seaside once her husband Roger had retired she’ll have been very disappointed. That’s because 67-year-old Roger is as busy...

Football: Clive Wilkes says signs are ‘encouraging’ over crackdown on players diving

Roger Jackson Tue, 29th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Clive Wilkes has given a cautious thumbs up to the Premier League’s attempts to crackdown on players diving. A three-man panel, which will consist of ex-players, managers and match officials, has been set up by football’s powers-that-be...Clive Wilkes has given a cautious thumbs up to the Premier League’s attempts to crackdown on players diving. A three-man panel, which will consist of ex-players, managers and match officials, has been set up by football’s powers-that-be...Clive Wilkes has given a cautious thumbs up to the Premier League’s attempts to crackdown on players diving. A three-man panel, which will consist of ex-players, managers and match officials, has been set up by football’s powers-that-be...

Football: Cinderford Town boss Paul Michael targets place in play-offs

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Jul 2017 at 09:00

Paul Michael is a young man in a hurry and that can only be a good thing for Cinderford Town Football Club, their players and supporters. The 31-year-old took charge of the club in November last year at a time when relegation from the Premier...Paul Michael is a young man in a hurry and that can only be a good thing for Cinderford Town Football Club, their players and supporters. The 31-year-old took charge of the club in November last year at a time when relegation from the Premier...Paul Michael is a young man in a hurry and that can only be a good thing for Cinderford Town Football Club, their players and supporters. The 31-year-old took charge of the club in November last year at a time when relegation from the Premier...

Football: Why Cinderford Town boss Paul Michael is so keen for the 2017/18 fixture list to be revealed

Roger Jackson Fri, 7th Jul 2017 at 09:30

Cinderford Town’s Paul Michael is probably more anxious than most managers ahead of the release of next Thursday’s Southern League fixtures for the 2017/18 season. That’s because the 31-year-old’s wife, Beth, is expecting...Cinderford Town’s Paul Michael is probably more anxious than most managers ahead of the release of next Thursday’s Southern League fixtures for the 2017/18 season. That’s because the 31-year-old’s wife, Beth, is expecting...Cinderford Town’s Paul Michael is probably more anxious than most managers ahead of the release of next Thursday’s Southern League fixtures for the 2017/18 season. That’s because the 31-year-old’s wife, Beth, is expecting...

Football: Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper Sam Russell is so happy to be going back into the Football League

Roger Jackson Mon, 15th May 2017 at 15:00

It’s taken Sam Russell almost 10 years to get back into the Football League – and now that he’s there he wants to make the most of it. The 34-year-old Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper has been an ever-present this season as the... It’s taken Sam Russell almost 10 years to get back into the Football League – and now that he’s there he wants to make the most of it. The 34-year-old Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper has been an ever-present this season as the... It’s taken Sam Russell almost 10 years to get back into the Football League – and now that he’s there he wants to make the most of it. The 34-year-old Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper has been an ever-present this season as the...

Football: Forest Green Rovers hope for 3,000-plus crowd for National League play-off game against Dagenham and Redbridge