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Local Sport - This Is Gloucestershire

 
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Downing delighted by Robins response

Keith Downing said he could sleep well once again after watching his Cheltenham Town team push Stoke City all the way in the Carling Cup second round tie at Whaddon Road last night.

The Robins boss was furious after Saturday's 4-0 defeat at ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Improved Robins push Stoke all the way

Cheltenham Town produced a much improved performance to push Premier League Stoke City all the way in the Carling Cup second round last night.

After a tight first half Glenn Whelan and Richard Cresswell put Stoke on course with two goals in ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

County aiming for top spot

Gloucestershire can grab top spot in Division One of the Pro 40 League with victory over Middlesex at Bristol today (4.40pm).

Jon Lewis' side head into the day-night clash on the back of an astonishing victory at Taunton, when for once the weather ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Celi at the double as Rovers run riot

Forest Green Rovers 4 Weymouth 1

THE New Lawn's favourite unpronounceable tormented Weymouth again as Forest Green racked up their third straight win and shot up to the Blue Square Premier play-off zone.

Adriano Rigoglioso ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Top ref white explains law changes

Cheltenham rugby referee CHRIS WHITE has been all over the world in his role as one of the game's top officials.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Setback for county as north bows out

Overseas star Marcus North has played his last game for Gloucestershire this season.

In a major blow to the county, the left-hander has been forced to sit out today's vital Pro 40 League clash with Middlesex at Bristol due to his commitments ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Colomb in the wickets

Patrick Colomb put Fairford in a spin as Bredon saw off the Gloucestershire Division anchormen by 74 runs.

The Australian's part-time slow bowling proved key as he bagged impressive figures of five for 19 from eight overs.

His ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Hatherley still hoping

Hatherley and Reddings kept their title hopes alive with a three-run victory at North Park over Kingsholm in the Gloucestershire Division.

A potential shock looked on the cards when Hatherley were bowled out for 124 after skipper Yiend won the ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Narrowest of wins for Dumbleton

Robin Churchman celebrated a half century to help Dumbleton beat Woodmancote by four runs in the Gloucestershire Division.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat, skipper Andrew Powell (0) saw his side chalk up 174 for nine in their full ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Bowls match raises huge charity sum

Top bowlers from all over the south of England - from Essex to Devon - gathered at Frampton-on-Severn as a result of a challenge from Max Hart, the president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association.

Hart had put together a charity invitation ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

County league latest

Oldlands' B Thomas hit 115 not out to guide his side to victory over Apperley by five wickets in Division One.

Apperley made 235 all out, with Hugh Leek unbeaten on 104.

Elsewhere, D Halsey took sensational figures of four ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Bradley brace as tuffley lead way

Tuffley Rovers are the early pacesetters in the Surridge County League after a 4-1 win at newcomers Chipping Sodbury Town.

Ollie Clark put Town ahead, but Shayne Bradley levelled and fired in a second from a free-kick.

Pete ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Skittle men required

Male skittles players are wanted to play at the RAFA club in Spa Road, Gloucester.

Players must be available to play on a regular basis.

For more details call Gary during the evenings on 01452 553885.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Oldham loses cruse

Rob Cruse has joined the Cheltenham Saracens injury list ahead of tonight's clash with Lydney Town at Petersfield Park (7.30pm).

The midfielder is one of half a dozen players missing for Gerry Oldham's side, who drew 2-2 with Trowbridge Town ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

No rest for Jim's men despite three victories

Forest Green boss Jim Harvey has no plans to go easy on his side after three straight victories in the Blue Square Premier.

The 4-1 Bank Holiday drubbing of Weymouth at the New Lawn catapulted Rovers up to fourth place in the table, and featured ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Jyde stars as leafs are turned over

For The WIN maintained their two-point cushion at the summit of the Gloucester Sunday Leisure League, after a stunning 5-2 victory over Maple Leafs.

James Jyde was the star for the leaders, who look favourites to take the title despite seven ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Olympic hero Clancy gets straight back on his bike

Tetbury's Olympic gold medal winning cyclist Ed Clancy will return to action at the Salford Nocturne cycling event on Saturday.

Clancy, who struck gold after he and his fellow team pursuiters broke their own world record in the final, will line ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Players get last chance to shine

Cinderford players have one more chance to stake a claim for a starting place in their National Two curtain raiser against Wharfedale next Saturday.

Last season's National Three South promotion winners face Bristol outfit Clifton at home on ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Mixed bag for Severnsiders in pre-season

Lydney ran out comfortable 66-3 winners at Ledbury on Saturday but team manager Colin Henderson is not getting carried away with the result.

The one sided victory was Lydney's second run out of a mixed pre season campaign after suffering a 55-0 ...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Struggling wood look for cup tonic

Shortwood United will be taking a break from league action this weekend when they host Christchurch, from the Sydenhams (Wessex) League in the FA Cup.

Wood have had a poor start to the season at Meadowbank, suffering two straight home defeats, ...



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