The football world is well aware of the problem that gambling poses. The betting industry is deeply impacting all levels of the game. You just need to look around to notice how prominent gambling is in the sport. Seven current Premier League clubs have betting companies as their kit sponsor and the problem trickles all […]
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Cheltenham Town moved up to third in League Two after they won 2-1 at Carlisle
It was the Robins’ first away win in the four games on the road and it moves them to within three points off league leaders Newport County. Goals from William Boyle and Conor Thomas ensured Michael Duff’s side came away with three points despite Jon Mellish pulling a goal back for Carlisle on the stroke […]
Five Things We Learned: Forest Green 1 – 2 Mansfield
Forest Green suffered a third defeat in as many games after they lost 2-1 to Mansfield on Saturday afternoon. The defeat saw Rovers fall to fifth in the League Two rankings as Nigel Clough’s side recorded their first victory of the season. The game provided many talking points and will give manager Mark Cooper some […]
Former Cheltenham Town winger opens up on FA betting ban
“Sometimes in life you don’t have a choice and obstacles are put in your way, what makes you stronger is how you bounce back from things like this.” Karnell Chambers has had to deal with a lot in his young career so far. The 23-year-old was handed a five month ban from the FA in […]
“The Professionalism out of possession wasn’t good enough” – Gloucester City manager James Rowe unhappy with his side’s defensive display despite remaining unbeaten
Gloucester City extended their unbeaten run to seven games but manager James Rowe felt let down by the defensive errors racked up by his side. The Tigers let slip a 3-1 lead to draw 4-4 against Bradford Park Avenue after defensive mistakes proved costly. City conceded early on in both halves and Rowe highlighted his […]
Local journalist is “worried” for the future of the industry after Covid-19 impact
The journalism landscape is an ever changing and ever progressing one. Whether it is the surge in popularity of the internet or the dying art of print journalism, it never stands still. With 20 years of trade experience, local freelance journalist Ash Loveridge has certainly seen some developments within the industry. However, arguably the biggest […]
Gloucester City’s Akwasi Asante continues his impressive run of form as he nets two in an action-packed game against Bradford Park Avenue
Akwasi Asante was on the scoresheet once again as his side drew 4-4 with Bradford Park Avenue in an eight-goal thriller at the New Meadow Park. The frontman took his league total up to seven, averaging a goal a game, just one goal behind teammate and league leading goalscorer, Matt McClure (8). Asante expressed his […]
Gareth Southgate hails ‘Outstanding’ Jack Grealish performance as England playmaker eyes European Championships
The Three Lions failed to make the UEFA Nations League finals after a disappointing defeat to Belgium in Leuven on Sunday. Jack Grealish made his first competitive start for England just a month after his first senior call-up where he featured against both Iceland and Denmark respectively. Embed from Getty Images The 25-year-old’s efforts should […]
“It Could Work at Forest Green” – Journalist Ash Loveridge on Letting Fans Back In
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, football fans being allowed back into stadiums has been trialled across the footballing world but didn’t truly come to fruition. In September, the UK government announced the partial reintroduction of fans back into grounds to watch their teams. Germany also piloted a scheme that saw some stadiums reopen at a […]
Local Journalist Backs Letting Fans Back In
Local journalist Ash Loveridge believes that football fans should be allowed to return to stadia as soon as safely possible. Loveridge has 20 years of experience in the industry and some have dubbed him as “Mr Forest Green” after his many years of service covering the Nailsworth side. “100% fans should be back in,” […]