Nigel Pearson had ‘no complaints’ about his sides’ missed opportunities in their 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. Daniel James and Joel Piroe scored the goals to snatch the points from City’s grasp despite a Kal Naismith equaliser at the end of the first period. And the Robins’ gaffer was disappointed […]
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Opinion: Everton are bound for the Championship regardless of whether they survive this season
Relegation is inevitable for Everton Football Club, and there is only one culprit. With the Toffees on the amidst a second successive relegation scare following Sunday’s loss to Manchester City, the future looks bleak. Everton haven’t suffered relegation since 1951, but barely secured safety on the penultimate game of the season, when the side turned […]
Cost of living and increased ticket prices are forcing more people to illegally stream football matches
Amid the cost-of-living crisis, there is no wonder more people are being tempted into illegal streaming. Four police raids took part in March, as Stoke, Manchester, Edinburgh and London saw their hotspots for illegal streaming services targeted. The use of Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) has skyrocketed in recent years, with an estimated 50,000 devices in […]
Leicester City vs Liverpool match preview: Key Foxes defender set to return for relegation battle
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, […]
“There’s a cost of living crisis and the fans come first”- Cheltenham Town director Murry Toms on the decision to freeze season ticket prices.
Cheltenham Town have frozen their season ticket prices ahead of the upcoming League One campaign in a bid to thank fans for their ongoing support. The 2023/24 season will mark the Robins’ third successive year in League One after a successful season saw them finish in 15th place with 54 points. Director Murry Toms was […]
OPINION: Women’s FA Cup Final sell-out was major step, but the disparity in prize money remains burning issue
Women’s football has been forced to bat away numerous outlandish and unwarranted sexist claims in recent years, but the days of arguing the sport can’t attract interest are long gone. Sunday saw a record attendance descend on Wembley Way as the historic ground played host to the Women’s FA Cup final and a sold-out crowd. […]
Why EFL’s new £935 million TV deal with Sky negatively impacts lower league football
Saturday. 3pm. Across the country, many football fans recognise this as their favourite time of the week. Whatever had happened during their week, good or bad, everything is put aside and forgotten about when they watch their beloved team for 90 minutes. For almost 40 years, EFL games between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturday afternoons […]
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, […]
Cheltenham agent spending reveals key part of the club’s recent success
It was revealed earlier this month that Cheltenham Town FC have the fourth least amount of money spent on agent fees in League One, with only Morcambe, Exeter and Accrington Stanley having less. The Robin’s have spent £79,811 on agents and intermediaries’ fees for player transactions in the year from February the first 2022, to […]
Oxford United v Cheltenham Town Preview
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 […]