Cheltenham Town Ladies’ FA Cup run came to a dramatic end on Sunday as they were beaten 6-5 on penalties by Southampton Women following a 3-3 draw after extra time. The two sides are separated by just goal difference in the league, and the visitors, eight-time winners of the FA Cup, took the lead early […]
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Former Manchester City, Newcastle United, Rangers midfielder Joey Barton and Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards heap significant praise on “phenomenal” Jamille Matt
Forest Green striker Jamille Matt received plaudits from his manager Rob Edwards and Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton after his brace settled the sides West Country derby. The former Plymouth Argyle forward netted his netted ninth and 10th goals of the season either side of half time to push FGR six points clear at the […]
Dean Smith: Why former Aston Villa boss is a better fit for Norwich City than Chelsea legend Frank Lampard
Earlier today, Norwich City announced former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith as their new manager, beating Frank Lampard to the job. It’s just eight days since Smith was sacked by Villa however, he has already found himself a job in the Premier League, signing a contract until summer 2023. Someone who hasn’t found himself a […]
Alfie May invigorated and has drawn praise after move to ‘number 10’ role for Cheltenham Town in League One
Robins forward Alfie May has impressed in League One after adapting his role to play as an attacking midfielder. Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff and Gloucestershire Live reporter Jon Palmer have both heaped plaudits on the natural striker for his attitude and star performances from the midfield this season. “He’s had a great run of […]
Joe Rodon, Robert Sanchez, Kieffer Moore – Six internationals who have played for Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers
International breaks are almost at the end for 2021 with just one matchday left for countries to qualify for the World Cup. Being in League One and Two, Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers aren’t used to having breaks during international periods, however with players from both AFC Wimbledon and Colchester United earning international call-ups […]
“Sometimes it’s a PR stunt” – Coventry Salvation Army Chaplain Captain Martyn Evans admits that Wasps and Bristol City donations are exceptions amongst sports teams
Captain Martyn Evans, Chaplain of the Coventry Salvation Army hostel, has admitted that some sports teams use donations to charity as PR work, despite the importance and positive impact that food donations can have to those that rely on shelters. With an estimated 280,000 homeless people in the UK, that number rising every year for […]
Former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith takes Norwich City job just eight days after sacking
Norwich City have appointed former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith just eight days after he was relieved of his duties. Smith has taken little to no time off during his sacking, quickly returning to the managerial front managing to not even miss a Premier League game. The Canaries sacked Daniel Farke just hours after their […]
“He’s grown and matured massively as a person and a player”: Michael Duff praised new playmaker as he previewed Cheltenham Town’s FA Cup replay against Gillingham
Michael Duff was full of plaudits for Alfie May during Monday’s press conference, and appreciated the way in which the striker has adapted his game to play the ‘number 10’ role for the Robins. An injury crisis that has seen attacking midfielders Callum Wright and Taylor Perry, loanees from Leicester City and Wolves respectively, side-lined […]
Coventry Salvation Army Chaplain Martyn Evans explains how Bristol City donation has impacted the hostel after recent delivery
Bristol City have played 23 away games in 2021 and are one of the first sports clubs in the area to start giving consistent donations to charities after continuing their foodbank support scheme. The Robins have been giving leftover food from away match hotels to local charities all over the country since the Coronavirus pandemic […]
Bristol City Operations Manager Matt Parsons reveals food waste frustration as reason for away day food scheme and working with Salvation Army, St Basils and Action Homeless
Bristol City Operations Manager Matt Parsons has revealed that disappointment with excess food waste was the key reason for the team’s donation to foodbanks. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport he said, “I came up with the idea after becoming frustrated with the amount of waste food that was left over from team meals at […]