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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: 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 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,...

Squash: East Glos squash players heading off to France in April

Contributed Fri, 9th Feb 2018 at 13:00

A group of squash players from East Glos will be saying “au revoir” to the winter season some time in April and heading off to the south of France. A squad of 20 players will head off to Toulouse on the weekend of the 20th-22nd April to...A group of squash players from East Glos will be saying “au revoir” to the winter season some time in April and heading off to the south of France. A squad of 20 players will head off to Toulouse on the weekend of the 20th-22nd April to...A group of squash players from East Glos will be saying “au revoir” to the winter season some time in April and heading off to the south of France. A squad of 20 players will head off to Toulouse on the weekend of the 20th-22nd April to...

Squash: Old Pats squash players in new year challenge to raise money for defibrillator

Roger Jackson Sat, 9th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...

Squash: Unsung Hero: Squash coach Gary Powell has a passion for the sport

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...

Squash: Johnny Harford and Jaymie Haycocks are East Glos squash kings

Roger Jackson Thu, 8th Jun 2017 at 11:20

Johnny Harford and Jaymie Haycocks justified their number one seeding as they won the East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles tournament in impressive style. Harford, who coaches squash at Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, and his partner took the...Johnny Harford and Jaymie Haycocks justified their number one seeding as they won the East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles tournament in impressive style. Harford, who coaches squash at Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, and his partner took the...Johnny Harford and Jaymie Haycocks justified their number one seeding as they won the East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles tournament in impressive style. Harford, who coaches squash at Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, and his partner took the...

Squash: Tom Ford excited by East Gloucestershire Club’s squash doubles tournament

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00

Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...

Squash: Junior squash is thriving at the East Gloucestershire Club thanks to Sophie Lane, Fiona Geaves and Charlotte Elgood