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Football: Hardwicke draw with fellow County League high-fliers Lebeq United

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 11:10

It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....

Football: In-form Frampton United are climbing up the County League

Contributed Mon, 4th Dec 2017 at 11:10

Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...

Football: Tredworth and Kingsway setting a fast pace in Division Four of the Stroud League

Contributed Thu, 30th Nov 2017 at 09:00

With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...

Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 16:00

With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...

Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:20

Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...

Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club

Football: New-look Longlevens 3rds are flying high in Division Two of Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 22nd Nov 2017 at 09:00

How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...

Football: Tredworth Tigers and Old Richians set for crunch clash at top of Division One in Stroud League on Saturday

Contributed Tue, 21st Nov 2017 at 15:20

Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...

Football: Stroud United player/boss John Dalton used to play against Wayne Rooney

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Wayne Rooney may have his detractors but he knows a lot of people and on the whole he is a pretty popular kind of guy. And yet there are not too many people who can say they went to his 18th birthday party – something that John Dalton can lay...Wayne Rooney may have his detractors but he knows a lot of people and on the whole he is a pretty popular kind of guy. And yet there are not too many people who can say they went to his 18th birthday party – something that John Dalton can lay...Wayne Rooney may have his detractors but he knows a lot of people and on the whole he is a pretty popular kind of guy. And yet there are not too many people who can say they went to his 18th birthday party – something that John Dalton can lay...

Football: I started watching Stonehouse Town play in 1967, says club stalwart Ian Neville

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Ian Neville has a masters degree in modern history and the 61-year-old certainly has a good memory for names, dates and places. The one-time Oxford University student and current director of football at Stonehouse Town can remember how, when and...Ian Neville has a masters degree in modern history and the 61-year-old certainly has a good memory for names, dates and places. The one-time Oxford University student and current director of football at Stonehouse Town can remember how, when and...Ian Neville has a masters degree in modern history and the 61-year-old certainly has a good memory for names, dates and places. The one-time Oxford University student and current director of football at Stonehouse Town can remember how, when and...

Football: Father and son: David and James Mulrain, Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club

Contributed Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00

Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club have come a very long way since they were founded in the mid-1990s. When they were set up by David Mulrain and Ron Capper in 1994 they had just one under-14 side. Nowadays they run 23 or 24 teams across all...Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club have come a very long way since they were founded in the mid-1990s. When they were set up by David Mulrain and Ron Capper in 1994 they had just one under-14 side. Nowadays they run 23 or 24 teams across all...Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club have come a very long way since they were founded in the mid-1990s. When they were set up by David Mulrain and Ron Capper in 1994 they had just one under-14 side. Nowadays they run 23 or 24 teams across all...

Football: Why Slimbridge’s game against Hartley Wintney is so special

Contributed Thu, 21st Sep 2017 at 11:40

Slimbridge AFC are looking forward to supporting Kick It Out and Fans For Diversity on Non League Day on Saturday 7th October when they host Hartley Wintney in the FA Trophy at Thornhill Park. The Southern League Division One South and West club,...Slimbridge AFC are looking forward to supporting Kick It Out and Fans For Diversity on Non League Day on Saturday 7th October when they host Hartley Wintney in the FA Trophy at Thornhill Park. The Southern League Division One South and West club,...Slimbridge AFC are looking forward to supporting Kick It Out and Fans For Diversity on Non League Day on Saturday 7th October when they host Hartley Wintney in the FA Trophy at Thornhill Park. The Southern League Division One South and West club,...

Football: Minchinhampton and Rodborough could be teams to watch in Division Two of Stroud League

Contributed Tue, 12th Sep 2017 at 14:10

The new Stroud and District Football League season has been up and running for a couple of weeks now so in the second of our articles, The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ takes a look at the teams who are likely to make an impact...The new Stroud and District Football League season has been up and running for a couple of weeks now so in the second of our articles, The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ takes a look at the teams who are likely to make an impact...The new Stroud and District Football League season has been up and running for a couple of weeks now so in the second of our articles, The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ takes a look at the teams who are likely to make an impact...

Football: All four Harry Greening Trophy quarter-finals go to a penalty shootout

Contributed Mon, 4th Sep 2017 at 10:20

It’s a good job England weren’t playing in the Stroud Football League’s Harry Greening Trophy last week. Why? Because all four quarter-finals went to penalty shootouts and we all know how good England are when they are put on the...It’s a good job England weren’t playing in the Stroud Football League’s Harry Greening Trophy last week. Why? Because all four quarter-finals went to penalty shootouts and we all know how good England are when they are put on the...It’s a good job England weren’t playing in the Stroud Football League’s Harry Greening Trophy last week. Why? Because all four quarter-finals went to penalty shootouts and we all know how good England are when they are put on the...