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Welcome to today’s Park Life Sport live blog, which is the best source for all the sporting news in Gloucestershire. We have a range of sport stories to cover today, from football, snooker, swimming and pigeon racing. Stay tuned throughout the day for all the breaking news, pre and post-match interviews and exclusive pieces.

FOOTBALL Forest Green Rovers Women

Forest Green Rovers Women’s Jen Gray on “tough conditions” to make FA Cup First Round for the first time in 10 years

Forest Green Rovers Women’s midfielder Jen Gray is proud of her team’s performance as they battled to a 3-1 victory away to Royal Wootton Bassett Town. Goals from Leilani Ryder, Hattie Jones and an own goal booked them a first round tie away to Dartford on Sunday 26th October. “I think any FA Cup game […]

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“You’ve got to be proper goofy to win a gold medal” University of Gloucestershire’s Amy Barker reflects on Dance World Cup triumph 

University of Gloucestershire student Amy Barker won gold at the Dance World Cup in the senior small group tap category in Burgos, Spain, this Summer. In her third time on the world stage, Barker and her team from the Sophie Dee School of Dance scored a near-perfect score of 91.8%. “Honestly, when we were dancing […]

Bishop's Cleeve FOOTBALL Gloucestershire

“There’s a little bit of rivalry”- Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt on Swindon Supermarine, FA Trophy and potential promotion

Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt is downplaying any promotion talk after their unbeaten start to the season in the Southern League Division One South. Outside of the league, Cleeve face Farnham Town in the FA Trophy, who are also undefeated this season. “I think everybody is looking forward to it. They had a very good result […]

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“We look a different beast” – Hartpury’s Jack Davies after stunning former coach Billy Twelvetrees and League favourites Worcester Warriors

“I’m lost for words to be honest,” said Jack Davies after Hartpury held off a late surge from league favourites Worcester Warriors in the Championship to win 28-25. “To take a scalp like that second game of the season after going down to Cornish Pirates and getting a first time ever win at Mennaye Field […]

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Goals Galore to the Glitter Ball- University of Gloucestershire Graduate Karen Carney’s Journey to Strictly Come Dancing

Ex-Lioness Karen Carney has swapped her studs for sequins whilst she takes part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.  Yet, her participation in one of Britain’s most watched TV shows doesn’t only bring pride to her football fans, but also to her academic roots of the University of Gloucestershire, which she graduated from in 2013 […]

Latest Sports News Pigeon Racing Sport

EXCL: Future of UK Pigeon Racing in doubt with sport potentially disappearing within the next decade

Secretary of the Severn Valley Foundation Sylvia Lane believes pigeon racing could potentially disappear within the next two decades as participation and interest continues to fall across the UK. In the late 1980s, the Royal Pigeon Racing Association boasted a rough estimate of 60,000 members, but with numbers falling to 20,000 as of four years […]

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“I’m not going to make excuses as whatever 11 is out there should be strong enough,” Forest Green Rovers Manager Robbie Savage previews Worthing FA Cup clash

“We know Worthing will make it a very difficult game. They’re a good side, it’s on 4G and it will be a good atmosphere,” FGR Manager Robbie Savage appreciates the challenges Worthing will provide his side. “The cameras will be there and we all know why, there might be an upset. We’ve got to guard […]

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“It’s a privilege to play under pressure ” – Forest Green Rovers Tom Knowles on increased attention ahead of FA Cup qualifier against Worthing

“The gaffer’s always said that if every one of us is at it, we’ll beat most teams on our day,” said Tom Knowles, ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ trip to Worthing in the FA Cup. Rovers suffered their first defeat under Savage on Saturday, losing to league leaders Rochdale, but Knowles believes the different competition […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL Latest Sports News Sport UOG

“It’s definitely growing”-UOG Gladiator Leo Waterfield on the rise of American football in the UK

UOG Gladiators Leo Waterfield is loving the rise of American Football in the UK, with the positive effect of the London games after the second NFL London game, where the Broncos beat the Jets 13-11. “It’s really enjoyable. It was the Vikings versus the Jets last year. I went with a Jets fan, and to watch […]