Unique Gloucestershire March 2016

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Cheltenham Town
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LEAGUE leaders Cheltenham Town extend their unbeaten run to 22
games after a goalless draw with Gateshead.
The month has seen Cheltenham become the first team to go 21
games without loss- 152 days and counting to be precise. Although,
they have also seen their 4-point lead over fellow Gloucestershire
side Forest Green Rovers cut to just 2 points.
The Robins’ stand-out player has been frontman Danny Wright who
has scored 18 times in all competitions this season. His run of form
has not gone unnoticed as Wright picked up the January player for
the month.
A video of an elaborate Cheltenham freekick involving five players has gone viral around
the world this week. Broadcasters such as CBS and Fox Sports have asked ‘Is this the worst
free kick ever?’
Manager Gary Johnson told Gloucestershire Echo that the free kick was executed as
planned.
“We were playing for time,” Johnson said. “There were 15 minutes to go, we were 1-0 up
and they (Tranmere) were in the ascendancy.
“So it was a good ploy to waste a bit of time. Five people run over the ball slowly and you
get one to boot it over the stands. By the time the ball comes back there’s another five
minutes gone.
Forest Green Rovers
FOREST GREEN ROVERS continue their 10 match unbeaten
run with a late victory over Guiseley.
A late Brett Williams winner secured all three points for the
Rovers, keeping them on track for automatic promotion. The
win comes on the back of their weekend win over Eastleigh,
and is the club’s ninth win in their last 10 league games.
Manager Adrian Pennock is rightfully receiving the plaudits
for his side’s form and was named January manager of the
month. Press officer, Richard Joyce says that Pennock is
only “getting better and better” with time and Joyce believes that good recruitment in the
transfer window has made the difference.
The team’s performances have not gone unnoticed and they have seen their coverage on
BT sports increase. Rovers’ have also featured on CBBC over the past month.
Rovers are also appealing for fans to show their support to help gain planning permission
for their proposed Ecopark- a 5’000 seated capacity stadium. Follow the link if you would
like to support: http://www.forestgreenroversfc.com/news/events-news/2016/eco-parksupport-the-application
The club has also confirmed the death of Stadium announcer, Gary Mitchell who worked at
the club for 4 seasons and was described by Joyce as “popular and professional”.
And Unique can exclusively announce that Rovers’ Gloucestershire senior cup tie against
Shortwood United will be played on Monday 14th March.
Beya Kabelu Sports Editor