Cheltenham Town host Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night and manager Michael Duff has reiterated the need to stay focused. Speaking at his press conference, Duff said: “They’ve [Scunthorpe] had a couple disappointing defeats and played two different formations so I’m not entirely sure how they will setup. “We will be focusing on ourselves, last Tuesday […]
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“They will fancy their chances of causing an upset at home.” FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round fixtures revealed for Gloucestershire sides
The FA have released the Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round fixtures. Evesham United’s reward for their 2-0 win over Carlton Town is a tie at home to Leek Town. Cinderford Town overcame fellow Gloucestershire side Mangotsfield United in the last round, and will travel to Bracknell Town in Berkshire. In the neighbouring counties, Yate […]
Adama Traore: Wolves winger is close to signing a new deal with Wolves
According to reports, winger Adama Traore is close to signing a new long term contract with Wolves, a player a prominent podcaster believes is “one of the most exciting talents in the world.” The Spaniard has been linked with a number of clubs including Premier League rivals Liverpool and former club Barcelona, following his impressive […]
“The Championship is the biggest problem in the whole of European football.” says Football finance expert Kieran Maguire
Lecturer of football industries MBA course at the University of Liverpool Kieran Maguire believes that the Championship is the stem of a lot of current football finance issues. Also featuring on the Price of Football podcast twice a week, Maguire helps to teach both students and his listeners about the intricacies of football club finances […]
“If either of them are on top of their game, it will be a tricky evening for Leeds.” Talking Wolves Founder Dave Azzopardi
Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to newly-promoted Leeds United this evening, hoping to kickstart their season. Two wins and two losses from four games has defined the Molineux side’s mixed start to the season, with some eye-catching signings in Fabio Silva and Nelson Semedo. The loss of winger Diogo Jota to Liverpool is a blow, but Nuno […]
Evesham manager Neil Hunt on Carlton win: “Lady luck was on our side.”
Evesham manager Neil Hunt believes his side got lucky in their 2-0 home victory over Carlton Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy. Ryan Paddock opened the scoring at the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium with a bundling effort following a scramble in the box, before Jordan Lymn doubled United’s lead with […]
“I am worried about some players mental health” – AFC Renegades Secretary Andrew Bullen on the impacts of Covid-19 on grassroots
“Everybody works hard and looks forward to playing at the weekend’s for fun, so we’ve lost players that aren’t in the same place anymore.” Football has always been a source of escapism and forever will be. As a fan watching your team week-in week-out, five-a-side stories created with your friends on an astroturf or the […]
“They just need to trust us.” Michelle Owen on the #LetFansIn campaign and grassroots football
“If we don’t start letting fans in soon, then football like this won’t exist.” Presenter and podcaster Michelle Owen is watching Cheltenham Town Ladies. She reports week-in, week-out, on the biggest and best English football has to offer, but she knows all levels of the game are at risk in the aftermath of the Coronavirus […]
Playoff chasers and Wembley dreamers: The Gloucestershire Football Roundup
There was plenty of footballing action across Gloucestershire this weekend, from the EFL down to non-league. Here’s a brief rundown of the key results. Southend United 0-2 Cheltenham Town The Robins bounced back from Tuesday’s home defeat to Grimsby Town with a comfortable win on the road at Southend. George Lloyd and Liam Sercombe netted […]
AFC Renegades Secretary Andrew Bullen says ground hopping will damage them financially
Gloucester & District Sunday League Premier Division side AFC Renegades could fall into financial issues this season due to Covid-19. Usually playing their games at Imjin barracks, the Army have denied access to public football sides due to insurance issues which has left AFC Renegades without a home since the summer. Follow Live Blog Here. […]