Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema received a rapturous reception from hometown club Lyon after returning to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy. Benzema started career at Lyon Returned to show off Ballon d'Or Receives hero's welcome from fans WHAT HAPPENED? The striker was back at Lyon on Friday to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy ahead of the team's Ligue 1 clash against Nice. Benzema began ...Full Story »

Ipswich will check on Marcus Harness ahead of their Sky Bet League One match against Cheltenham at Portman Road.Midfielder Harness missed the the FA Cup tie against Bracknell on Monday night through illness and is one of a number of players facing a late fitness test.Forward Gassan Ahadme (foot) and defender Greg Leigh (fractured leg) have been stepping up their recovery ahead of a return to tra...Full Story »

Cheltenham expect to welcome back Dan Nlundulu for their FA Cup first-round tie with non-league Alvechurch.The on-loan Southampton forward missed last week’s goalless draw with MK Dons after picking up a minor hamstring injury in the Robins’ previous Sky Bet League One game against Morecambe.Charlie Brown, Charlie Raglan, Christian Norton and Dan Adshead will come into contention for...Full Story »

Liam Manning described MK Dons’ 0-0 draw at Cheltenham as a step in the right direction.The Dons remained in the League One relegation zone after the stalemate with their fellow strugglers.But having started the month with five successive league defeats, the Dons have taken four points from the last two games and their head coach feels optimistic.Manning said: “In terms of quality an...Full Story »

Cheltenham will check on the availability of forward Dan Nlundulu ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One meeting with MK Dons.The Southampton loanee was forced off by a groin issue during the Robins’ midweek win over Morecambe.Captain Sean Long, who suffered a head knock in last weekend’s defeat at Burton, is likely to return after sitting out against the Shrimps on Tuesday.Wil...Full Story »

Wade Elliott praised his Cheltenham team for a solid all-round display in their 1-0 home win over Morecambe.The Robins had lost their previous three games in League One, but Ben Williams’ first-half goal was enough to secure a valuable home win and leave the Shrimps bottom of the table.“I thought the performance was good and I thought it was the right result,” head coach Elliot...Full Story »

Cheltenham are without captain Sean Long for the visit of Morecambe.The Robins skipper was left groggy after a collision of heads in Saturday’s defeat at Burton and will miss out.Tom Bradbury could come back into contention but Grant Horton remains sidelined.Charlie Raglan and Zac Guinan are also out as Wade Elliott aims to end a three-match losing streak.Morecambe have striker Arthur Gnah...Full Story »

Dino Maamria believes his side are growing after they moved to within two points of visitors Cheltenham with a tense 1-0 victory.Victor Adeboyejo’s ninth goal of the season moved Albion to 21st in the League One table.“I think we deserved it” Maamria said post-match. “There was only really one team in it. We had 60 per cent possession and 16 shots and our keeper barely ha...Full Story »

Victor Adeboyejo grabbed his ninth goal of the season as Burton secured a priceless 1-0 victory over fellow League One strugglers Cheltenham.Victory for Dino Maamria’s men moved them up to 21st, within one place and two points of their visitors.The first half saw both sides largely cancel each other out with precious few attempts on goal to seriously trouble either goalkeeper, but Burton p...Full Story »

Sam Winnall is an injury doubt for Burton’s League One clash against Cheltenham.The striker returned from illness to start last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Morecambe, but was forced off in the first half with a knock.Mustapha Carayol returned as a late substitute in that fixture, but there is still a doubt over Bobby Kamwa.Ciaran Gilligan (hamstring) and Corrie Ndaba (hip) still remain s...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna looks set to have the same squad to choose from for Friday’s home clash with Derby as he did for the 1-0 defeat against Lincoln on Saturday.Since that match summer signing Panutche Camara, who has been sidelined by a groin issue, has made his debut, coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy loss at Cambridge – McKenna has said th...Full Story »

Aaron Collins scored twice as Bristol Rovers continued their resurgent form by cruising to a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Joey Barton’s side were 4-0 up at half-time and they made it three League One wins in a row to climb into the top half of the table.Collins opened the scoring after 15 minutes, capitalising on miscommunication between Robins goalkeeper Luke Southwood and Ryan Jackson and finis...Full Story »

Will Ferry is a major doubt for Cheltenham as they prepare for the visit of Bristol Rovers on Saturday.The 21-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes in their 3-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last week but has picked up a back injury and will require a scan.Caleb Taylor was replaced late on in that fixture with a facial injury but he is fit to play at the weekend.Charlie Raglan (calf), J...Full Story »

Wade Elliott hailed Cheltenham’s 1-0 win over Bolton as a “good night for the club”.Ryan Broom’s late strike sealed the Robins’ third home victory in a row and lifted them up to 14th in the League One table, ending Wanderers’ run of four straight wins.“I thought we were excellent to a man and it was the right outcome,” Elliott said.“We kept b...Full Story »

Ryan Broom’s late strike earned Cheltenham a 1-0 home win over Bolton.Broom, set up by Dan Nlundulu in the 87th minute, scored his first goal since returning to the club from Peterborough on transfer deadline day.It sealed a third successive home victory for Wade Elliott’s improving side.They controlled most of the first half, with Ryan Jackson skewing an effort wide of the near post...Full Story »

Cheltenham are set to be without striker Alfie May for their Sky Bet League One clash with Bolton.May was carried off on a stretcher with an ankle injury after scoring in his side’s win over Shrewsbury on Saturday and the club are awaiting the results of a scan.Charlie Raglan faces a further spell on the sidelines after sustaining a calf injury in the build-up to the clash with the Shrews....Full Story »

Wade Elliott says he is delighted with Cheltenham’s progress after their 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.Goals either side of half-time from Sean Long and Alfie May were enough to seal the points against returning former boss Steve Cotterill.Since losing their opening three games under his leadership, the Robins have taken 11 points from seven games to climb to 17th in the table.“The im...Full Story »

Goals either side of half-time from Sean Long and Alfie May earned Cheltenham a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.In the final minute of a tightly-contested opening period devoid of clear-cut chances, Long poked home from close range to break the deadlock after a long throw from Will Ferry was not dealt with by the Shrews.Less than a minute into the second half, Ryan Jackson delivered a low cross fro...Full Story »

Elliot Bonds is pushing for inclusion for Cheltenham in their Sky Bet League One clash against Shrewsbury on Saturday.The midfielder has missed the Robins’ last seven matches with a stress fracture of his foot but made his comeback in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week.Defender Charlie Raglan must go through the return-to-play protocols after suffering concussion during the EFL Troph...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill hailed a “magnificent” performance from injured goalkeeper Marko Marosi after his side’s 2-1 victory over basement boys Burton.Marosi pulled off a string of fine saves, either side of dislocating a finger, to ensure a precious three points at New Meadow.Opposition manager Dino Maamria labelled it “probably the best performance I’ve se...Full Story »