The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Manager Richard Joyce says Thornbury Town had to rely on in-form striker Callum Chamber’s loyalty given rival teams’ interest. The striker’s last minute chance was saved on Friday night against Slimbridge, but he was on the score-sheet once again, much to the liking of his manager. “We’re getting a lot of interest from clubs, both […]
Lottery winners Longlevens AFC co-manager Buster Davies has stated that money isn’t everything as the Gloucestershire side receive a huge six-figure financial boost. Club President Bill Davis has been entering the Lotto on behalf of the club since the 1990s, after a group of members picked numbers. Over 30-years later, Davis’ persistence has paid off, […]
Gloucester City have been creating chances all season and now the results are starting to follow, with a 3-1 win at Hanworth Villa and a place in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Gloucester City have not lacked chances this season, and manager Daf Williams believes the results are about to catch up. A 3-1 […]
Cinderford Town will travel to Birstall United in the second round of the FA Vase after the draw paired The Foresters with the Leicestershire-based side. Following their dramatic 2-3 victory over Cheltenham Saracens, Cinderford will be looking to continue their cup run and secure a place in the next stage of the competition. Jordan Annear’s […]
Longlevens AFC defeated Kidlington FC to secure their spot in the 2nd round of the FA Vase. Manager Buster Davies stated that he was “Over the moon.” Before adding, “The boys were excellent; to be honest with you, it’s probably the hardest regional draw we could have had in this competition. But being eight games […]
Step four referee Cain Collins has endured a gruelling two years to get back to officiating after suffering a torn meniscus in a “freak accident.” The local-born referee spoke to Parklife Sport about the injury and his time out of the sport, stating, “I was asleep on the sofa and rolled over and basically tore […]
Forest Green Rovers face 11th place Tamworth in the National League tomorrow night. Savage’s side sit fifth in the table after withstanding a second-half comeback from Aldershot Town who scored twice in the second half on Saturday. FGR managed to win 3-2 which has given them a boost heading into more fixtures and manager Robbie […]
Gloucester City will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they take on Hanwell Town after suffering successive defeats for the first time in 2024/25. The Tigers currently sit in fourth, nine points clear of Havant and Waterloovile who are sat outside the playoffs in sixth and will need to get […]
After back-to-back losses for the first time this season, Gloucester City coach John Brough knows how important it is to get back to winning ways as soon as possible. The Tigers were hoping to bounce back from the late collapse to Walton & Hersham with a better result away to Hungerford Town, but couldn’t stop […]
Eric Edge is an ex-footballer turned grassroots referee who is now sharing his journey as a referee on YouTube. Edge believes that by sharing his journey, he has helped players humanise himself as a referee. Edge stated: “I do think referees are not really seen as people, you don’t really know anything about them other […]
“When you look back it puts a lot of pressure on your home life, as humans we want consistency, the same routine that comes with footballers, even in daily jobs people like consistency.” Since leaving Cheltenham Town in 2019, former Robins forward Tyrone Barnett has moved around clubs in non-league football, but feels as though […]