After securing a 3-1 win over neighbours Forest Green Rovers on Saturday, Cheltenham Town face a trip to relegation threatened Oxford United on Tuesday night Manager Wade Elliott expressed his relief at full-time on Saturday afternoon after his side secured three crucial points at The Completely Suzuki Stadium to ensure The Robins will be playing […]
Author: Sam Rhymes
“I hope the fans see our passion” – Incoming Gloucester City chairman Patrick Chambers on the plans for the club
While Gloucester City take their battle to the play-offs to the last weekend of the season, new chairman Patrick Chambers explains his “enthusiasm” ahead of next year After a turbulent start to the season for the Tigers, the ship was steadied by the arrival of head coach Steve King in September and a steady improvement […]
Gloucester County U20’s out of Counties Cup after agonising home defeat to Devon U20’s
Gloucester County under-20s conceded a try in the final play of the game at Newlands Park to see their chances of progressing in the counties cup dashed after a 27-26 defeat to Devon. Sitting third in their pool after win against Somerset before a defeat away to Cornwall last week, Gloucester knew only a win […]
How will Gloucester’s back row line-up look next season after Jake Polledri’s Summer departure
Gloucester this week confirmed that Italian International back-rower will leave the club at the end of the season to take up a contract with Italian side Zebre, leaving a big whole in the side’s back-row. With veteran Ben Morgan set to retire, and rumours circulating around the future of Jordy Reid, we take a look […]
Langer Dan snatches the 14:50 Coral Cup Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival
Outsider Langer Dan stole the headlines at Prestbury Park in the third race of the afternoon, fighting off stern competition to pip the impressive Camprond at the death. It was the black and yellow colours of Watch House Cross who led the field with just 3 fences to jump, but Jockey Tom Skelton rode home […]
The Real Whacker steals the 14:10 Brown Advisory Chase at the Cheltenham Festival
A sensational race from The Real Whacker in the second race of the Day at a soaking wet Prestbury Park saw him hang on to his lead he held from the outset in a thrilling race in soft conditions at Cheltenham. He started the race at the front of the field, fighting off Sir Gerhard […]
It’s time to talk about the traffic chaos that surrounds the Cheltenham Festival
Don’t be fooled by the champagne and stacks of cash, the detrimental impact on the local transport networks can’t be overlooked any longer. Last year, over 280,00 people flocked to Cheltenham across the four days of racing to get a taste of the greatest week in the horse racing calendar. On Gold Cup day, attendance […]
From Matt Hancock to Carol Vorderman: Cheltenham Festival Day One celeb spotting
Constitution Hill may have stolen the headlines yesterday, but plenty of celebrities also caught the eye at Prestbury Park on the first day of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival Mike and Zara Tindall – Royalty In keeping with tradition, the royals attended the first day of the festival and caught the eye. Zara wowed in an […]
A blaggers guide to the 2023 Cheltenham Festival
Do you know your furlong from your fences? Or your saddle from your steeple chase? With our blaggers guide to this year’s Cheltenham Festival, we will help ensure you are prepared for the biggest week in the racing calendar. Ahead of the ‘greatest show on turf’ getting underway tomorrow, we take a look at some […]
“Crash, bang, Zammit!”: Welsh flyer sparkles under Friday night lights on fairy tale return from injury
Louis Rees-Zammit returned from a two-month injury absence to inspire Gloucester to a crucial 28-26 win over play-off rivals Harlequins at Kingsholm on Friday night. In a thrilling contest that saw both sides score try-bonus points, Gloucester overtook the London-based side in the league table to propel them back in the play-off places. Tries from […]