Head coach Wade Elliott hailed Cheltenham Town’s performance as ‘committed and resilient’, but ultimately his side were beaten 1-0 by Bolton Wanderers in Lancashire. The Robins left the University of Bolton Stadium with nothing to show for their efforts, after they were downed by a long-range effort from Kyle Dempsey in the 80th minute. His […]
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Park Life Sport Live Blog
Welcome to the Park Life Sport Live Blog as our reporters keep you up to date on today’s and the weekends sports news. We have the latest from Gloucestershire sport as well as the Six Nations and University of Gloucestershire with football, rugby and the races incoming. Cheltenham Town manager Wade Elliott caused controversy among […]
OPINION: New Forest Green Rovers Head Coach Duncan Ferguson brings more to club off the pitch than on it
Duncan Ferguson was unveiled as the new head coach of Forest Green Rovers this past Thursday and it’s arguably the biggest moment in the clubs 134-year long history. Owner and chairman Dale Vince has brought in the Everton legend to turn around Rovers’ fortunes in what’s been a struggle of a first ever season in […]
Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche confirmed as Everton manager
Everton has confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager on a deal that will see him at Goodison Park until 2025. The 51-year-old takes over from former manager Frank Lampard, who was dismissed following their 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals West Ham last week. Dyche, who was sacked from Burnley last season, […]
Opinion: Why Wrexham’s ‘Hollywood’ story is nothing more than a box office disaster
Yes, the emergence of Wrexham seems to be following the Hollywood script after the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhanney but, just how magical is this story? In recent years, the club have accelerated to stardom thanks to the takeover, with performances on the pitch reaching the levels of the hype off it. Having […]
Patchway Town vs Cheltenham Civil Service: Match Preview
Following their 3-0 defeat to Gloucestershire County League leaders Cribbs Reserves at the weekend, Cheltenham Civil Service will be looking to bounce back from their poor run of results against fellow strugglers Patchway Town this Saturday. Emerging victorious in the reverse fixture back in October which ended 3-1 to the Gloucestershire side, Civil Service will […]
OPINION: Dana White’s Power Slap League – A slap in the face to fighter safety?
Slap Fighting is undoubtedly one of the dumbest things to come from the Internet in recent memory, going toe-to-toe with the ice-bucket challenge and Tik Tok dances. It’s sole purpose is to put competitors at serious risk of injury, all while banning them from defending themselves. With Dana White at the helm, the UFC president […]
Forest Green Rovers Head Coach Duncan Ferguson praises “fantastic centre backs” as his first game ends in late heartbreak against Shrewsbury Town
Duncan Ferguson hauled praise on his centre back partnership despite his first game as Head Coach of Forest Green Rovers ending in a 2-1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town. It was a humbling start to life in the job for the Everton legend as two stoppage time goals cancelled out Jordon Garrick’s first half stunner as […]
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Hello and welcome to Park Life Sport! We have an action packed day in store for you, with stories from around the country and the globe. Today we’ll be covering many stories including the FA Cup fifth round draw, Super Bowl LVII and looking ahead to the Six Nations that begins this coming weekend. Remember […]
League Title Begins To Run Away From Forest Green Rovers Women After 0-0 Draw On Hartpury Return
Forest Green Rovers Women were held to a 0-0 draw at home to mid table Liskeard Athletic Women to all but end their chances at the Southwest Regional Premier Division title. In the first game at their home of Hartpury College in 2023 Tom Needham’s side were unable to pick up three points as the […]