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Squash: World star Mohamed Elshorbagy puts on a show at Old Patesians Squash Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Oct 2021 at 09:00

It’s not every day that the then world number one men’s squash player calls into a club in Gloucestershire, but that’s certainly something that Old Patesians can claim. Mohamed Elshorbagy was the very special guest at the... It’s not every day that the then world number one men’s squash player calls into a club in Gloucestershire, but that’s certainly something that Old Patesians can claim. Mohamed Elshorbagy was the very special guest at the... It’s not every day that the then world number one men’s squash player calls into a club in Gloucestershire, but that’s certainly something that Old Patesians can claim. Mohamed Elshorbagy was the very special guest at the...

Squash: Nathan Lake is a star turn in Gloucestershire and in top tournaments all over the world

Roger Jackson Tue, 17th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Nathan Lake is blazing a trail for squash in Gloucestershire all around the world. The undisputed county number one has been a professional for the best part of a decade and is a player who can go toe-to-toe with the very best on the planet. ... Nathan Lake is blazing a trail for squash in Gloucestershire all around the world. The undisputed county number one has been a professional for the best part of a decade and is a player who can go toe-to-toe with the very best on the planet. ... Nathan Lake is blazing a trail for squash in Gloucestershire all around the world. The undisputed county number one has been a professional for the best part of a decade and is a player who can go toe-to-toe with the very best on the planet. ...

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Squash: World squash star Marwan El Shorbagy is centre stage at East Glos Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 12:00

One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...

Squash: East Glos to host England Squash Bronze Sanctioned Event this weekend

Roger Jackson Tue, 16th Jul 2019 at 09:30

The East Gloucestershire Club in Cheltenham will play host to a major junior squash event this weekend. The England Squash Bronze Sanctioned Event will see more than 60 high quality youngsters – both boys and girls – compete for titles...The East Gloucestershire Club in Cheltenham will play host to a major junior squash event this weekend. The England Squash Bronze Sanctioned Event will see more than 60 high quality youngsters – both boys and girls – compete for titles...The East Gloucestershire Club in Cheltenham will play host to a major junior squash event this weekend. The England Squash Bronze Sanctioned Event will see more than 60 high quality youngsters – both boys and girls – compete for titles...

Squash: East Glos junior and Wycliffe College pupil Harry Bloomfield is star turn as England youngsters win Five Nations title

Squash: My mum helped to make everything possible, says former world squash star Fiona Geaves

Roger Jackson Mon, 22nd Oct 2018 at 09:00

People often say that their mum ‘is one in a million’, but in Fiona Geaves’ case it was so very true. Geaves is the super talented squash player who has made a living out of the sport she loves by playing and coaching in all parts...People often say that their mum ‘is one in a million’, but in Fiona Geaves’ case it was so very true. Geaves is the super talented squash player who has made a living out of the sport she loves by playing and coaching in all parts...People often say that their mum ‘is one in a million’, but in Fiona Geaves’ case it was so very true. Geaves is the super talented squash player who has made a living out of the sport she loves by playing and coaching in all parts...

Squash: Squash is thriving at all levels in Gloucestershire, says county chairman Mark Toseland

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Aug 2018 at 09:00

Gloucestershire has always been a good breeding ground for squash players. Think Lucy Soutter and Fiona Geaves in yesteryear while more recently the likes of Nathan Lake and Tom Ford have been flying the flag for the county in some of the bigger...Gloucestershire has always been a good breeding ground for squash players. Think Lucy Soutter and Fiona Geaves in yesteryear while more recently the likes of Nathan Lake and Tom Ford have been flying the flag for the county in some of the bigger...Gloucestershire has always been a good breeding ground for squash players. Think Lucy Soutter and Fiona Geaves in yesteryear while more recently the likes of Nathan Lake and Tom Ford have been flying the flag for the county in some of the bigger...

Squash: Tom Ford delighted as East Glos doubles tournament keeps getting better and better

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Jul 2018 at 09:00

It’s just a month since this year’s annual squash doubles tournament at East Glos was done and dusted but already thoughts are turning to next year. “Yes, we’ll be holding it again at the beginning of June,” said...It’s just a month since this year’s annual squash doubles tournament at East Glos was done and dusted but already thoughts are turning to next year. “Yes, we’ll be holding it again at the beginning of June,” said...It’s just a month since this year’s annual squash doubles tournament at East Glos was done and dusted but already thoughts are turning to next year. “Yes, we’ll be holding it again at the beginning of June,” said...

Squash: The Elgood family are still playing squash at a very good level

Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Jun 2018 at 09:00

Three generations, one family, one story. And fortunately for those who like a good story it shows absolutely no signs of ending any time soon. This is a story about a squash dynasty and, more specifically, the Elgood family; a story about notable...Three generations, one family, one story. And fortunately for those who like a good story it shows absolutely no signs of ending any time soon. This is a story about a squash dynasty and, more specifically, the Elgood family; a story about notable...Three generations, one family, one story. And fortunately for those who like a good story it shows absolutely no signs of ending any time soon. This is a story about a squash dynasty and, more specifically, the Elgood family; a story about notable...

Squash: Former world star Laurens Anjema to play in annual doubles squash tournament at East Glos

Roger Jackson Fri, 1st Jun 2018 at 09:00

A former world top 10 squash player has signed up for this weekend’s annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham. Laurens Anjema, from Holland, will pair up with Cheltenham’s Nathan Lake, a current world top 50 ranked player,...A former world top 10 squash player has signed up for this weekend’s annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham. Laurens Anjema, from Holland, will pair up with Cheltenham’s Nathan Lake, a current world top 50 ranked player,...A former world top 10 squash player has signed up for this weekend’s annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham. Laurens Anjema, from Holland, will pair up with Cheltenham’s Nathan Lake, a current world top 50 ranked player,...

Squash: Tom Ford is looking forward to annual doubles tournament at East Glos

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Apr 2018 at 09:00

Tom Ford is urging squash players to keep the first weekend in June free. That’s because on 2nd and 3rd June, he will be hosting his annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham and is encouraging as many people as possible to get...Tom Ford is urging squash players to keep the first weekend in June free. That’s because on 2nd and 3rd June, he will be hosting his annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham and is encouraging as many people as possible to get...Tom Ford is urging squash players to keep the first weekend in June free. That’s because on 2nd and 3rd June, he will be hosting his annual doubles tournament at East Glos in Cheltenham and is encouraging as many people as possible to get...

Squash: Nathan Lake and Julianne Courtice triumph in Gloucestershire County Closed tournament

Roger Jackson Thu, 12th Apr 2018 at 09:10

Squash star Nathan Lake justified his number one seeding by winning the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. This year’s event took place at East Glos in Cheltenham and 25-year-old Lake, who is ranked inside the world’s top...Squash star Nathan Lake justified his number one seeding by winning the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. This year’s event took place at East Glos in Cheltenham and 25-year-old Lake, who is ranked inside the world’s top...Squash star Nathan Lake justified his number one seeding by winning the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. This year’s event took place at East Glos in Cheltenham and 25-year-old Lake, who is ranked inside the world’s top...

Squash: Nathan Lake heads all-star cast for Gloucestershire County Closed tournament at East Glos

Roger Jackson Thu, 5th Apr 2018 at 10:50

Squash star Nathan Lake is coming home this weekend to play in the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. The globetrotting professional will be one of the star turns at this year’s event which takes place at the East Glos Club,...Squash star Nathan Lake is coming home this weekend to play in the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. The globetrotting professional will be one of the star turns at this year’s event which takes place at the East Glos Club,...Squash star Nathan Lake is coming home this weekend to play in the annual Gloucestershire County Closed tournament. The globetrotting professional will be one of the star turns at this year’s event which takes place at the East Glos Club,...