The Premier League run-in is well underway, with plenty to be decided at both ends of the table in the closing fixtures including tonight’s clash between Leicester City and Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are still in the hunt for the Champions League places, four points behind fourth placed Manchester United, […]
Author: Dan Carter
Who should replace James Anderson after England seamer suffers mild groin strain ahead of the Ashes
With a month until cricket’s greatest competition gets underway, England fans have already had their first worry with seamer James Anderson suffering a “mild strain to his right groin,” in Lancashire’s draw against Somerset last week. The 40-year-old has been inspired form in the County Championship this term and as England’s all-time leading wicket taker […]
Bristol City Women are prepared for the “huge jump” to the Women’s Super League after their title winning season
Former Bristol City Women’s general manager Grace Williams has admitted that the Robins have had to “plan to run two different clubs” while preparing for their promotion to the Women’s Super League. City had fallen out of England’s top flight in 2021 and after two seasons in the Championship won promotion back to the WSL, […]
“I’m delighted for him, he’s hard as nails ” – Sire Du Berlais wins the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival
Gordon Elliott’s Sire Du Berlais pipped outsider Dashel Drasher to seal victory on Thursday’s PaddyPower Stayers Hurdle. Ridden by Mark Walsh, the horse had to come from behind a busy pack with Flooring Porter holding an excellent lead before being overtaken by the 66/1 outsider. But Dashel Drasher didn’t have the pace to keep out […]
“To hear that crowd, it’s different gravy” – Good Time Jonny wins Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
A J Martin’s Good Time Jonny came from the back to run away a convincing winner ahead of Salvador Ziggy in Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle on day three at the Cheltenham Festival. Rode by Liam McKenna, the horse seemed too far away to challenge for the win as the pack jumped the final hurdle, […]
Trent Alexander-Arnold excluded as Gareth Southgate announces England squad for March internationals
Gareth Southgate has announced his England squad for internationals against Italy and Ukraine next week as the Three Lions look to start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign positively. Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been omitted after his recent struggles at club level, with Reece James, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier Southgate’s preferred options at right-back. […]
Cheltenham Festival: Cheltenham Borough Council’s ‘War on wee’ campaign in full flown during raceweek
For most Cheltenham Festival normally brings a party feel to the Gloucestershire town, with hundreds of thousands of punters flocking to the racecourse. But for some local residents the influx of punters is more of a nuisance than a blessing. A rise of anti-social behaviour is always a concern for those who live in Cheltenham, […]
Gloucestershire all-rounder Ollie Price signs contract extension until 2025
All-rounder Ollie Price has agreed to extend his stay with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club until 2025 having impressed across the formats in the 2022 season. Price scored the fourth most runs for Gloucester in List A cricket, averaging 26.63 across eight games at a strike rate of 92. The best of his performances coming against […]
Nigel Pearson claims Bristol City “gave themselves too many problems” in 1-0 defeat to Luton Town
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson has said that the Robins had “too many players out of sorts,” after their 1-0 defeat to promotion chasing Luton Town on Wednesday night. City fell behind early in the contest, Carlton Morris rising well to head in Cody Drameh’s cross and register his 16th goal of the campaign and […]
Nigel Pearson tips Bristol City’s £25m star Alex Scott for a future England call-up
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson quickly denied that Wolverhampton Wanderers had placed a £25m bid for 19-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, but admitted he expects there to be plenty of Premier League interest in the summer transfer window. Scott scored his first Championship goal of the season in the Robins’ 2-0 win over Blackpool at Ashton […]