The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
With the Cheltenham Festival set to get underway this afternoon, we’ve analysed which horses have been supported the most in the market over the past 24 hours. The racecourse received 6mm of rain overnight, which has certainly affected the bookmakers’ odds, and the going at the course has officially been changed to soft, heavy in […]
Forest Green midfielder Kyle McAllister has admitted that Forest Green are likely to go ‘long ball’ against Bradford City tonight over concerns with the Bantam’s pitch. The playing surface has come under significant scrutiny in recent weeks as the frequency of downpours matched with a delay in contractor work last summer. Forest Green travel to […]
Conor Gray is set to fight for the vacant super lightweight Commonwealth Silver Title next month in the first title shot of his career. However the road hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s just getting started. Born and raised in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Gray discovered Boxing at the age of 13, a tough time in his […]
All eyes are on Prestbury Park this morning, as the races get underway, and 60,000 people get ready to hear the famous Cheltenham Roar. The first race which is the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, gets underway at 13:30, with Tullyhill being the favourite at 10/3. Anticipation is building as the crowds make their way […]
It’s a natural phenomenon that attracts huge interest from around the world, the only five-star Severn Bore of 2024 went through Gloucestershire this morning. Surfers and Kayakers from all over the world will be setting up for the ‘greatest ride on Earth’ as the largest bore in the past five years passes through the Gloucestershire […]
Rob Dickie has admitted that he doesn’t want to beat Bristol City teammate Tommy Conway to the club’s leading scorer award this season. Following the defender’s winning goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Swansea City, Dickie is now on five Championship goals this term – just two behind Conway who’s on seven in the league. […]
There is no secret that basketball is a popular sport worldwide, with names like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Lebron James carrying it to new heights in the NBA. But is it just a matter of time before basketball’s popularity spreads from America to Britain? Jimmy Bower is a prominent figure in basketball around the […]
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It was a hard fought draw for baggies manager Hodgetts on mother’s day against Burnley in the FA Women’s National League North. West Brom started off the better side with Phoebe Warner bagging a goal in the first 15 minutes with a poor touch from the Burnley defender allowing for Warner to sneak in and […]
Cheltenham Festival is upon us with around 250,000 spectators expected over the course of the week to pass through the gates at Prestbury Park. 6mm of rain fell overnight with the Cross-Country course due to have an inspection this morning as a result. The Jockey Club, who own the Cheltenham Racecourse, say both the Old […]