Cheltenham Town missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of League Two after they fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Barrow. The Robins were considered large favourites for the game given their position at the summit of the league table, however, as many people will find out during Cheltenham Raceweek, being favourite doesn’t always result in victory. The visitors took the lead just […]
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OPINION: Investment into Gloucester Knights is an example of why UK Basketball is on the brink of greatness
The co-chairman of Gloucester City AFC, Alex Petheram, has recently invested heavily into the city’s basketball team, Gloucester Knights, marking a major landmark in the future of Gloucestershire sport. The aim of Petheram’s co-ownership and investment is to get the Knights into the top division of Basketball in the UK to the British Basketball League […]
Cheltenham Festival day one: Jeff Kidder wins Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle after Black Tears wins Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle
16:15 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Jeff Kidder (80/1) has won the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle by a length. The Noel Meade trained horse glided over the final few hurdles and stretched away from the field 50 metres from the line. Joint favourite Saint Sam (9/2) came in a close second after a strong resurgence towards […]
“Unluckiest club in the history of football” – Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram on season null-and-void verdict
Despite Gloucester City being sat top of the National League North for the majority of the season, the club were having to constantly look over the shoulder – not for other teams on their tail for the title – but for the worldwide pandemic which eventually halted what was a great season for the Gloucestershire […]
Cheltenham Festival day one: Shiskin wins Arkle Challenge Trophy after Appreciate It wins Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
Appreciate It has won the Sky Bet Supreme Novice’ Hurdle by a wide margin. The second race of the day saw Shiskin claim victory with a dominant lead in the Arkle Challenge Trophy. 15:40: Mares Hurdle Black Tears pipped Concertista right on the finish line after a late surge on the straight. The win was […]
OPINION: Why Nikita Mazepin doesn’t deserve an F1 seat
With just 12 days until the first race of the 2021 season, Haas’ Nikita Mazepin will be going through the motions of being a Formula One driver for the first time. However, given his record of unacceptable conduct, violence, and appearing to endorse hateful comments – it’s astonishing that a man with his history is […]
Cheltenham Town defender Lewis Freestone emphasises importance of sticking together in “crazy” season
In a season that has been constantly affected by Covid-19, Cheltenham Town sit in first place in League Two with a chance to extend their lead against Barrow. As injuries have started to affect the Robins’ squad, Lewis Freestone has come into the first team fold as Cheltenham chase promotion. ⚽️ Cheltenham Town ⚽️ Robin's […]
Zlatan Ibrahimović set to represent Sweden at Euros after coming out of international retirement
39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimović is set to make a stunning return to international football as the Swede announces his return to international football. Embed from Getty Images The Swedish hero has been included in the squad to play Georgia and Kosovo, with this summers European Championships on the horizon. Ibrahimović is Sweden’s all-time top-scorer with 62 […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies league season comes to an end as tiers three to six of the Women’s Football Pyramid are curtailed with immediate effect
The FA announced that the seasons for all teams in tiers three to six will come to and end, with the leagues being declared incomplete with no relegation or promotion to take place. Cheltenham Town have enjoyed a positive 2020/21 season, despite the interruptions from COVID-19. The Robinesses currently sit sixth in Division One South […]
£6.4 Million Global Women’s Rugby Union Competition ‘WXV’ Has Been Launched
In a land mark move for women’s rugby union, the WXV tournament has been launched and will begin in 2023. World Rugby is investing £6.4m into a tournament that will provide international test rugby to 16 teams. The WXV competition will be played in September and October, expect from in World Cup years. The tournament […]