Even in a season where unexpectedness became the new normal, nobody could have predicted Michael Flynn commanding Newport County AFC from the sideline at Cardiff City Stadium. The pitch at Rodney Parade takes a battering throughout the season with three teams playing at the ground, including Dragons Rugby, Newport R.F.C. and, of course, Newport County. […]
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Preview: Cheltenham can secure promotion with a point against Carlisle
Cheltenham town moved within one point of promotion to League One with a narrow 1-0 win over Colchester United Connor Thomas volleyed home with eight minutes to go as the Robins moved back to the top of the league. The title is now in Cheltenham’s hands, with two wins from their last three games being […]
Opinion | Warren Gatland will pick Premiership players for the British and Irish Lions – he just doesn’t want to pay for them
It’s an arm wrestle between the clubs and Warren Gatland. They are looking each other in the eye and waiting to see who will blink first. The Kiwi has said that a block on players from all Premiership clubs, until the competition’s final on June 26, could impact up to 20 selection spots for this […]
Covid-19: The impact on The Hundred
Last summer we saw the ECB postponed the launch of The Hundred to the summer of 2021 due to Covid-19. The new 100-ball competition will start this July and run through August with the hopes of having sell-out stadiums with new fans and old followers of the sport. The tournament will have eight men’s and […]
OPINION: Is English football’s social media boycott going to have an impact on kicking out racism?
Teams across the English football pyramid will boycott social media, starting this Friday at 3pm until 11.59pm on Monday 3 May. The boycott is in response to the consistent online racist abuse that players are suffering, with Kyle Walker the latest victim following Manchester City’s Carabao Cup victory yesterday afternoon. Teams from the Premier League, […]
Spotify owner interested in Arsenal takeover
Swedish Billionaire Daniel Ek has proposed his intentions to buy Arsenal Football Club on social media. Just over a week after the proposed European Super League was announced, the drama continues in North London as multibillionaire Daniel Ek has issued his plans to take over Arsenal Football Club and move on current owners Stan and […]
2,000 Guineas: Frankel inducted into QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame
Newmarket Racecourse will play host to the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas this weekend – with a certain 2011 winner becoming the first horse to be inducted into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame. The Legendary Frankel, who claimed the most emphatic 2,000 Guineas victory seen at flat racing HQ, has been joined by 11-time […]
LIVE BLOG: Michael Duff press conference reaction as Cheltenham Town close in on promotion and Manchester City win Carabao Cup
Welcome to ParkLife Sport’s coverage of the latest sports news from across the country! We’ll be bringing you the latest word from inside the Cheltenham Town camp, as Michael Duff speaks ahead of tomorrow night’s potential-promotion-sealing clash at home to Carlisle United. Elsewhere in football, we’ll delve into Manchester City’s Carabao Cup triumph over Tottenham […]
Preview: Forest Green Rovers v Exeter City
Forest Green Rovers play host to Exeter City on Tuesday night in what promises to be an exciting League Two match up at The New Lawn. Rovers currently sit sixth place in the league thanks to a victory at the weekend and will be hoping for more of the same following their 3-2 triumph over […]
The European Super League: Ten local Gloucestershire football teams you can support instead of the ‘top six’
With the news that England’s ‘top six’ are all part of the 12 founding teams that have agreed to join a new European Super League, many football fans have been left feeling disenfranchised. In what would be a gigantic change for European football, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham would join AC […]