The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Bristol City moved into the Championship play-off spots beating Norwich City 2-1 at Ashton Gate on Friday night. Fantastic first half strikes from Mark Sykes and Nahki Wells before a second half Borja Sainz goal saw the Robins up to fifth and made it seven games unbeaten for the Robins. GET IN THERE! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DrK19mXzni […]
Tonight sees not just a local derby occur in Gloucestershire but a massive game in the fight for survival at the bottom of the Hellenic League Premier. Longlevens (17th) host Lydney Town (18th) at Saw Mills with both sides looking to pull away from the drop zone. Levens sit four points above the drop zone […]
Christian Doidge says momentum is key in Forest Green Rovers’ fight for promotion back to the Football League. Rovers extended their home unbeaten streak to 341 days on Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over Sutton United at The New Lawn. “We’ve been great at home, maybe drawn one too many games which is a […]
Cinderford Town have announced they have been disqualified from the GFA Senior Challenge Cup final due to fielding an ineligible player. The Foresters lose their place in the final against Bishops Cleeve for breaking the infringement during their semi-final win against Bristol Manor Farm. Manor Farm have since been reinstated by the Gloucestershire FA and […]
Marine Nationale (5/1) brought home the Queen Mother Champion Chase in dramatic fashion as Quilixios (40/1) fell at the final hurdle during the featured event of the afternoon. Following the victory, jockey Sean Flanagan dedicated the triumph to the late Michael O’Sullivan who won the race with Marine Nationale two years ago. Embed from Getty […]
Puturhandstogether produced a fantastic performance as he took the lead on the final hurdle to claim the Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Stencil ridden by James Reveley was considered the bookies’ favourite. Solar Drive took an early lead, however Stencil was hot on its tail with four hurdles to go. Hot Fuss continued an end-to-end race, as […]
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Pallister, says a new stadium was needed for the club to remain at the “big table.” United today announced plans of a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford, an idea that the club legend was happy to be onboard with. “I think it’s exciting. We know Old Trafford has […]
“Abuse will not be tolerated” says Steve Cotterill as sexist abuse was directed towards female referee during Forest Green Rovers victory. During the second half of Saturdays National League matchup between Rovers and Maidenhead United, an unfortunate stoppage took place as referee, Abigail Bryne was seen heading towards the touchline. Bryne, who was officiating her […]
Forest Green Rovers manager, Steve Cotterill, says his side have no “entitlement” in their aim for promotion back to the Football League. Rovers picked up their first win in four games with a 2-0 victory over strugglers Maidenhead United at The New Lawn in the National League on Saturday. “I’m really pleased with and for […]
Two-time finalist Forest Green Rovers begin their road to Wembley travelling Braintree Town in the FA Trophy Third Round the weekend commencing December 7th. Rovers are making their first appearance back in the FA Trophy since 2017 where they reached the third round narrowly losing 1-0 away to then Macclesfield Town. The Gloucestershire side reached […]