The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
With the January transfer window shut, the opportunity has arisen for young and upcoming players to shine, Cheltenham Town have had a breakthrough year in the academy, but what makes a youth player learn their lessons in the game? Tom King has been in the headlines in recent weeks following his first professional contract with […]
Gloucester City had relied on goalkeeper and Birmingham loanee Zach Jeacock on several occasions this season though the 22-year-old was recalled and subsequently released by Birmingham to find new pastures, meaning Gloucester City now relies on their number two Liam Armstrong. Liam Armstrong had been on loan over the winter to get valuable minutes under […]
Bristol City loanee Harry Leeson has recently extended his stay with the Tigers after a grand first spell with his new club. Leeson arrived at the National League North side back in October originally on a short-term loan. However, an impressive spell under Mike Cook influenced the club to maintain the 20-year-old to bolster the […]
Cirencester Town Ladies manager Dan Ray admitted ensuring his players perform at their highest level is becoming an increasingly difficult task. The Gloucestershire based side have begun the season in superb form winning all 10 of their league games whilst progressing in both the Women’s County Cup and the Gordon Perrett League Cup. Subsequently, they […]
Gloucester Rugby U18s and U17s take part in a doubleheader against Saracens at Kingsholm this afternoon. U18s second row, Jonno Balding reflects on how the Academy’s recent form may impact their performance at the weekend: “It’s incredibly exciting, I think the boys feel like they have got a lot to prove coming off the back […]
Bristol Rovers’ new signing Elkan Baggott has spoken to the press for the first time since his loan move from Ipswich Town on deadline day. The 21-year-old, who has 24 caps for his country has just come back to England after representing Indonesia at the Asia Cup. His nation were knocked out of the competition […]
Max McNeill believes Thunder Rock can put his Cheltenham disappointment far behind him this weekend, though Sunday’s Scottish Champion Chase could be his last outing over fences. The Olly Murphy-trained eight-year-old was sent off a well-backed 3/1 for the valuable December Gold Cup at Prestbury Park on his last start but he failed to make […]
Cheltenham Saracens chairman Graham Roberts and director of football Gerry Oldham were invited to 10 Downing Street this week to celebrate their work at the community hub in St Peters, Cheltenham. The club has raised upwards of £1 million through various avenues to complete a new community hub near the town centre. Lucy Frazer, Secretary […]
Gloucester City face relegation rivals Kings Lynn Town this afternoon and will be hoping to continue their recent form after winning their last two away games, their first away wins of the season. Striker Danny Wright had a tough start to life at Gloucester City though took his tally up to 5 goals this season […]
Worcester Raiders joint-manager Jordan Lewis believes his side will have a “tough” game on their hands when they face Hereford Lads Club on Saturday afternoon. Raiders currently occupy 12th position in the Hellenic Premier Division, with their Herefordshire-based opponents three places and eight points below. The Sixways Stadium residents saw themselves pick up a 4-0 […]