Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths has been called up to the England U21 squad for the Young Lions UEFA European Championship campaign starting in March. The 19-year-old on-loan from West Brom, has been imperious in goal for the Robins. Griffiths kept a clean sheet on his professional debut in the EFL Cup away against Peterborough […]
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Another Venture into charity for Kim Bailey – Over £25,000 to Maggie’s Cancer Centre
The Racing for Maggie’s Partnership is celebrating its long standing fundraiser and Cheltenham based horse trainer Kim Bailey. A percentage of 10 year-old Another Venture’s winnings goes to the Maggie’s Cancer Centres, a charity providing free support and information across their 25 UK based centres. Bailey has trained over 1300 winners and is one of […]
Michael Duff on Barrow’s “warning shot” and Cheltenham Town’s attitude at the top of League Two
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff says his side are not “overthinking” their position at the top of League Two and are looking forward to avenging their loss to Barrow on Tuesday evening at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium (19:00 kick-off). Duff’s side beat Exeter 1-0 last time out and are looking to build momentum tomorrow evening as […]
“It’s Heart-breaking” – Altior will miss Cheltenham Festival for second consecutive year
Altior will miss the Cheltenham Festival for a second successive year after again being withdrawn at the last minute The Irish-bred stallion made his debut at Prestbury Park in 2016, winning on his inaugural race in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The esteemed racer won at four straight Festivals and is one of the biggest names […]
LIVE BLOG: Altior out of the Cheltenham Festival, Gloucestershire interest in England U21 squad reaction, Premier League build-up and reaction
Welcome along to Monday’s ParkLife Sport Live Blog! We’ll be building up to the Cheltenham Festival, as the races begin on Tuesday behind closed doors. We have word from local trainers Fergal O’Brien and Kim Bailey, as well as chats with some of the biggest and best racing journalists around. Elsewhere, we’ll bring you reaction […]
Light at end of tunnel for Gloucestershire fans: When can Cheltenham Town, Forest Green and Gloucester City welcome supporters back?
March 13, 2020, Gold Cup day, 68,500 racegoers trackside at the Cheltenham festival in what became the UK’s last major sporting event with spectators before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a complete stop. Now, a year on, the festival is taking place behind closed doors as the nation continues its fight against the […]
Wales on course to level England’s record of 13 Six Nations Grand Slams after 48-7 win over Italy
Following a dominant performance against Italy, Wales are just one win away from securing a joint-record 13th Six Nations Grand Slam title. Embed from Getty Images The record held by England is in serious jeopardy, and could be matched in Paris, after the final round of the 2021 Six Nations. Wayne Pivac’s men are one […]
OPINION: Where did it go wrong for England in this year’s Six Nations?
The the recent 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament has not been the best year for England. After being beaten by Scotland and Wales, England are unable to win the competition. Saturday evening’s game against France saw England win a close 23-20 game, meaning that Wales are the only team that can get the grand slam, […]
Severn Stars suffer defeat to high-flying Team Bath in the Vitality Netball Superleague
Severn Stars were unable to make it two wins in two over the weekend as they fell to defeat against second placed Team Bath, 30-49 in the Vitality Netball Superleague. The University of Gloucestershire and Worcester Stars went into the match against their south west rivals, at Studio 001 in Wakefield on Saturday, off the […]
Lebron James, Marcus Rashford and why athletes shouldn’t stick to ‘just sports’
“We must always take side. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” – Elie Wiesel Only a few weeks ago, AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic voiced a rather controversial opinion that sports people should avoid getting involved in politics and stick to sports. He called out four-time NBA champion […]