Cheltenham Town have extended the deals of Julian Alsop and Danny Andrew until the end of the season.

Alsop, 36, rejoined the club from non-league Bishops Cleeve in July and has been on a month-to-month deal.

Andrew, who is a 19-year-old left back, joined on loan from Peterborough United in January.

Manager Mark Yates told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "It is important we keep the bodies we have. Danny has done well and Julian has been tremendous."

Alsop needs two goals to become the Robins' top scorer in their Football League history and Yates hopes the veteran striker can break Martin Devaney's record.

"He's a big asset when he's on the pitch," Yates added. "Jules has always been able to head balls at set pieces at both ends of the pitch, but ultimately we need to get more out of him.

We've got a good team bonding and I'd be happy to stay - I'm enjoying my time at Cheltenham Joss Labadie

"It's important we can now call on him when we need to."

Andrew could be recalled at short notice by Peterborough if they need him. but Yates hopes that will not be necessary.

"Danny will only get better the more games he plays," said Yates. "He had a good game against one of the better wingers in the division on Saturday."

Cheltenham have also confirmed that they are talking to West Brom about extending midfielder Joss Labadie's loan spell until the end of the season.

The third month of the 19-year-old midfielder's loan expires this week and he has indicated he would like to stay.

"I'm going to review it with the manager, see what he wants to do," Labadie said.

"If all parties are happy then I'm sure we'll come to an agreement, I'm enjoying it here, everyone's battling and fighting for the team now.

"We've got a good team bonding and I'd be happy to stay - I'm enjoying my time at Cheltenham."

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