“I would say these last few years are definitely the hardest I have ever pushed my body, physically and mentally.” Olly Luscombe is a 20 year old biomedical science student studying at the university of Gloucestershire but Olly is also determined to make it as a professional fighter in the world of Muay Thai. Olly […]
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Simon Galpin: “We Are Who We Are. A Grassroots Ladies Football Team, That Try to The Best” – Cheltenham Saracens reach semi-finals of Gloucestershire’s FA Cup
“It’s one nil, a one-nil win counts” says the Cheltenham Saracens manager after earning a place in the Gloucestershire’s Women’s FA Cup Semi-Final. The Cheltenham Saracens Women edged past local rivals Cheltenham Civil Defence Service with a narrow 1-0 victory in the Gloucestershire Women’s FA Cup quarter-final, securing their place in the last four. A […]
‘It’s important for us to try and win the county cup.’ – Swindon Town Women’s manager, Richard Wood, on his side’s progression to the county cup final
Swindon Town Women’s reached the final of the Wiltshire County Cup, courtesy of a 2-0 against Royal Wootton Bassett as the red’s manager Richard Wood hails an ‘important’ victory. “(I’m) Pleased to get through to the final. It’s important for us as a club to try and win the county cup and be the dominant […]
‘We’ve not been getting the recognition we feel we deserve’ – why unbeaten University of Gloucestershire Women’s football teams feel ‘forgotten’
This season both University of Gloucestershire women’s football sides are unbeaten in the BUCS Western Tier Two and Three league. Despite incredible results on the pitch this season second team player Mollie Crocker expressed her frustrations due to the lack of acknowledgement from further afield. ‘”As a club we’ve noticed we’ve not been getting the […]
“I’ve got that feeling we’re getting close” UOG Men’s Ben Brown hopeful of league title ahead of final home game of the season
UOG Men’s 1’s have had a fantastic season so far and are still unbeaten in their league campaign. They’ve played seven games and have only dropped points once and this has led to them “”Enjoying the challenge and hopefully can get over the line in a few weeks time”. Starting centre half Ben Brown is […]
“It’s a pleasure” – Cinderford Town kitman, Chris Farr on time at Forest Green Rovers and Gloucester City, house fire tragedy and ‘Rooney’ nickname
There are many unsung heroes within the footballing world, and Chris Farr has certainly been one of those during his time in the sport. Well-known in the Gloucestershire scene, he started out at Forest Green Rovers, and his introduction to the role wasn’t in typical fashion. “I was at the University of Gloucestershire working, and […]
“Third is the minimum we’d expect now” Oxford United Women’s Manager Sam Rose on how he wants his side to Finish Their 2024/25 Women’s National League campaign
Oxford United Women’s manager Sam Rose was pleased with his Yellows side who moved up to third in the table after a 1-0 win against struggling Plymouth Argyle. The U’s took an early lead through top scorer Phoebie Poole who took her tally up to eight making her the fifth highest scoring player in the […]
‘He’s tactically aware, and knows what he’s talking about’ – New Gala Wilton joint head coach, Harrison Ward, on manager, Josh Taylor, son of Gloucester City chairman, Colin Taylor
Gala Wilton’s new joint head coach, Harrison Ward, has teamed up with Gloucester City chairman, Colin Taylor’s son, Josh Taylor, to guide the Gloucestershire side away from relegation danger. Ward, 31, commented on being paired with Josh and what the future may bring, “Josh is a really good coach from what I can see, he’s […]
Parklife Sport LIVE BLOG February 17: All the latest updates from Gloucestershire as unbeaten University of Gloucestershire football teams gear up for exciting end to season
Good morning all and welcome to Parklife Sport. The Parklife Sports digital, TV and socials teams will be bringing you the latest from the sporting weekend in Gloucestershire, as well as all the breaking news and stories that matter throughout the day. Cheltenham Town’s miraculous comeback from 2-0 to defeat Barrow AFC 3-2 is high […]
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts has got the “right mentality”, says British NFL author and broadcaster Ben Isaacs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three total touchdowns to lead his side to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night, a performance that earned him the Super Bowl MVP award. Hurts opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown via the Eagles’ signature ‘tush push’ play and […]









