The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
The Gloucestershire Gladiators faced the Birmingham Lions Sunday October 14th for their first and only preseason game. The Gladiators go into the year with a large amount of uncertainty and pressure, after the recent appointment of a new high level head coach, they go into this year with a large target on their backs. So […]
Cheltenham Town Women fell to their fifth league defeat of the season against Exeter City yesterday, with Sarah Stacey scoring in her 100th game for the visitors. Photo courtesy of Marc Payne Photography The in form striker sealed her 98th goal for the club, shortly before Half Time, just like she did 11 months ago […]
Former Newport County and Swindon Town manager: Michael Flynn, was appointed Cheltenham Town boss in late May 2024, tasked with difficult job of steadying the Robins’ sinking ship, following relegation from Sky Bet League One. However, things looked bright for Flynn and Town after a positive pre-season campaign in which they won four out of […]
Cheltenham Civil Service has won the Indoor Cricket League for the past three years and will be hoping to win it for the fourth time running. “We keep things simple, and everyone understands their specific role in the team.” Baker speaks about their success indoor as the game is a fast and energetic game. Civil […]
Forest Green Rovers managed a hard-earned 2-0 win over a “difficult” Weymouth side to earn a place in the first round of the 2024/25 FA Cup. After starting the season in scintillating form in the National League Steve Cotterill’s side had to turn their attention to cup action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming National League South […]
Sidmouth Town 2nd team captain Jack Howe was delighted with the team’s performance after a 4-2 win against Upottery FC. A double from Scott Hughes and goals from Kieran White and Frank Long gave the Vikings the breakthrough into the second round of the East Devon Senior Cup. Town took a setback two minutes into […]
Whaddon United made the journey to Dursley Town as they faced off in the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League, with both of the teams coming into the game on equal points. They shared the top spot three ways with themselves and Tewkesbury Town all on 21 points heading into the weekend. But it was Dursley that […]
Gloucester City’s scored two goals in the second half to seal a 2-1 win against Havant & Waterlooville sending them top of the Southern League Premier South. Joe Hanks notched his tally up to 10 league goals for the season after scoring two in the second half, including a last minute-winner. Gloucester’s Manager Mike Cook […]
Hello and welcome to our LIVE sports news blog for Monday, October 14! We have numerous stories from across the Gloucestershire region today, including some from further afield. There will be lots of reaction from this weekend’s events and fixtures, including an interview with Gloucester Rugby head coach, George Skivington, after their 31-55 defeat at […]
Ben Pauling is hoping Shakem Up’arry can continue his fine form into the 24/25 campaign as the fan-favourite enters his twilight years. The 23/24 campaign saw 75 winners for Pauling’s yard, with the highlight undoubtedly being his success in the Trustatrader Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. Pauling said: “He gave us a brilliant day last […]