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Football: Shortwood United chairman Bill Reay spells out his hopes for the future

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 20/12/2019

Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely.

And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic... Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely.

And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they’ve set up a Development side this season and they also run a couple of age group teams – it only tells half... Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely.

And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they’ve set up a Development side this season and they also run a couple of age group teams – it only tells half the story.

That’s...

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Football: Frampton United and Sharpness are neck and neck at the top of the County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Dec 2019 at 11:00

Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan... Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan... Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan...

Football: Sharpness turn up the heat on the top two in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Dec 2019 at 12:00

Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two... Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two... Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two...

Football: Frampton United hit County League top spot after narrow win at Hardwicke

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 11:00

Frampton United are the new leaders of the County League after their 1-0 win at Hardwicke on Saturday. They moved ahead on goal difference from previous pacesetters Wick, whose game against Henbury was postponed. Matt Cook was unlucky when he... Frampton United are the new leaders of the County League after their 1-0 win at Hardwicke on Saturday. They moved ahead on goal difference from previous pacesetters Wick, whose game against Henbury was postponed. Matt Cook was unlucky when he... Frampton United are the new leaders of the County League after their 1-0 win at Hardwicke on Saturday. They moved ahead on goal difference from previous pacesetters Wick, whose game against Henbury was postponed. Matt Cook was unlucky when he...

Football: Randwick Football Club are flourishing on and off the pitch

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Wayne Bown has been involved with Randwick Football Club on and off for 30 years. The current boss of their flagship team, who play in Division One of the Stroud League, has had a number of breaks from the club over that period but his love for... Wayne Bown has been involved with Randwick Football Club on and off for 30 years. The current boss of their flagship team, who play in Division One of the Stroud League, has had a number of breaks from the club over that period but his love for... Wayne Bown has been involved with Randwick Football Club on and off for 30 years. The current boss of their flagship team, who play in Division One of the Stroud League, has had a number of breaks from the club over that period but his love for...

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Football: Frampton United close gap on leaders Wick in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 18th Nov 2019 at 13:00

Frampton United took closer order at the top of the County League with a 4-0 win over Ruardean Hill Rangers on Saturday. They moved into second spot and are now just three points behind Wick, who were involved in a GFA Challenge Trophy game. ... Frampton United took closer order at the top of the County League with a 4-0 win over Ruardean Hill Rangers on Saturday. They moved into second spot and are now just three points behind Wick, who were involved in a GFA Challenge Trophy game. ... Frampton United took closer order at the top of the County League with a 4-0 win over Ruardean Hill Rangers on Saturday. They moved into second spot and are now just three points behind Wick, who were involved in a GFA Challenge Trophy game. ...

Football: High-flying Sharpness hit rivals for six in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 11th Nov 2019 at 13:00

Sharpness hit bottom-of the-table Patchway Town for six to climb into second spot in the County League. The home side went ahead after three minutes when James Higgs pumped a long ball forward to Will Lacey who ran clear before driving home. ... Sharpness hit bottom-of the-table Patchway Town for six to climb into second spot in the County League. The home side went ahead after three minutes when James Higgs pumped a long ball forward to Will Lacey who ran clear before driving home. ... Sharpness hit bottom-of the-table Patchway Town for six to climb into second spot in the County League. The home side went ahead after three minutes when James Higgs pumped a long ball forward to Will Lacey who ran clear before driving home. ...

Football: Goalkeeper Lewis Thomas rewarded with contract extension at Forest Green Rovers

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Nov 2019 at 12:00

Goalkeeper Lewis Thomas has earned himself a contract extension at Forest Green Rovers after catching the eye at the start of the season. The 22-year-old has extended his contract to the end of the 2020/21 season this week as reward for what has... Goalkeeper Lewis Thomas has earned himself a contract extension at Forest Green Rovers after catching the eye at the start of the season. The 22-year-old has extended his contract to the end of the 2020/21 season this week as reward for what has... Goalkeeper Lewis Thomas has earned himself a contract extension at Forest Green Rovers after catching the eye at the start of the season. The 22-year-old has extended his contract to the end of the 2020/21 season this week as reward for what has...

Football: ‘Manager’s dream’ Dom Bernard extends stay with Forest Green Rovers

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Nov 2019 at 11:00

Forest Green Rovers have handed versatile defender Dom Bernard a contract extension following a superb start with the League Two club. The 22-year-old will remain at the club until the end of the 2020/21 season after putting pen to paper on a new... Forest Green Rovers have handed versatile defender Dom Bernard a contract extension following a superb start with the League Two club. The 22-year-old will remain at the club until the end of the 2020/21 season after putting pen to paper on a new... Forest Green Rovers have handed versatile defender Dom Bernard a contract extension following a superb start with the League Two club. The 22-year-old will remain at the club until the end of the 2020/21 season after putting pen to paper on a new...

Football: Sharpness on a roll as Dan Gayner strikes at the double

Roger Jackson Mon, 4th Nov 2019 at 11:40

Sharpness climbed into the top three of the County League with a 2-0 win at Ruardean Hill Rangers. The visitors were first to threaten with Dan Gayner having his shot well saved by Aaron Underwood on 11 minutes and they went even closer just... Sharpness climbed into the top three of the County League with a 2-0 win at Ruardean Hill Rangers. The visitors were first to threaten with Dan Gayner having his shot well saved by Aaron Underwood on 11 minutes and they went even closer just... Sharpness climbed into the top three of the County League with a 2-0 win at Ruardean Hill Rangers. The visitors were first to threaten with Dan Gayner having his shot well saved by Aaron Underwood on 11 minutes and they went even closer just...

Football: Stroud League football club Randwick planning for the ‘Randwick Ashes’

Roger Jackson Tue, 29th Oct 2019 at 09:00

Two football clubs, two countries, one name. That name is Randwick and even though the two clubs are separated by more than 10,600 miles there is a close bond between the two. And that bond is a lot closer than just having the same name because... Two football clubs, two countries, one name. That name is Randwick and even though the two clubs are separated by more than 10,600 miles there is a close bond between the two. And that bond is a lot closer than just having the same name because... Two football clubs, two countries, one name. That name is Randwick and even though the two clubs are separated by more than 10,600 miles there is a close bond between the two. And that bond is a lot closer than just having the same name because...

Football: Stroud League Division One high-fliers Randwick hoping to kick on as they host Old Richians

Roger Jackson Fri, 18th Oct 2019 at 10:30

Stroud League Division One high-fliers Randwick host Old Richians on Saturday looking to maintain their impressive start to the campaign. The go-ahead club have won four and drawn one of their opening five games and are tucked in just behind... Stroud League Division One high-fliers Randwick host Old Richians on Saturday looking to maintain their impressive start to the campaign. The go-ahead club have won four and drawn one of their opening five games and are tucked in just behind... Stroud League Division One high-fliers Randwick host Old Richians on Saturday looking to maintain their impressive start to the campaign. The go-ahead club have won four and drawn one of their opening five games and are tucked in just behind...

Football: Quedgeley Wanderers are too strong for leaders Wick in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 14th Oct 2019 at 14:50

Quedgeley Wanderers climbed into the top six of the County League with a 2-1 win at home to leaders Wick on Saturday. Wick had an early chance to take the lead when Joe Thomas found himself one on one with the goalkeeper but Farmer made a fine... Quedgeley Wanderers climbed into the top six of the County League with a 2-1 win at home to leaders Wick on Saturday. Wick had an early chance to take the lead when Joe Thomas found himself one on one with the goalkeeper but Farmer made a fine... Quedgeley Wanderers climbed into the top six of the County League with a 2-1 win at home to leaders Wick on Saturday. Wick had an early chance to take the lead when Joe Thomas found himself one on one with the goalkeeper but Farmer made a fine...

Football: Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys are one of the big success stories in the Stroud League

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...

Football: Assistant Manager Scott Lindsey departs Forest Green Rovers to find role closer to home

Roger Jackson Tue, 24th Sep 2019 at 12:20

Forest Green Rovers have confirmed that assistant manager Scott Lindsey is leaving the club by mutual consent. During three seasons as part of Mark Cooper’s management team, Lindsey helped lead Forest Green into the Football League for the...Forest Green Rovers have confirmed that assistant manager Scott Lindsey is leaving the club by mutual consent. During three seasons as part of Mark Cooper’s management team, Lindsey helped lead Forest Green into the Football League for the...Forest Green Rovers have confirmed that assistant manager Scott Lindsey is leaving the club by mutual consent. During three seasons as part of Mark Cooper’s management team, Lindsey helped lead Forest Green into the Football League for the...

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