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“You might think it, but don’t say it”: inside the abuse facing grassroots referees

The roar of the weekend crowd is unmistakeable: parents, coaches and players all shouting to be heard. But for the person holding the whistle, that noise can sometimes turn toxic. Malcom Duff, 46, from Dudley, has been refereeing for just over two years. A lifelong football man, he says the grassroots game has become more […]

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How Jersey produced an Old Firm Winner and the Struggles of Nurturing Young Talent on an Island

Jersey born Callum Osmand scored the decisive final in the Old Firm derby for Celtic last night making him the latest Bailiwick star to announce himself onto the footballing scene. Located in the middle of the English Channel the Island of Jersey hosts an abundance of footballing talent. With a population of just 100,000 the […]

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The “gymfulencer”- have they changed gym culture and the way we perceive fitness?

Today’s society has seen the rise of social media and how it has taken over in all aspects of life.   A specific type of influencer has transformed the way people stay healthy by taking over the gym space- this being a “gymfluencer”.   Gym culture has changed from being a safe space where people work out […]

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“Boxing and MMA have just completely outgrown the sport,” – Kickboxer Louis Draper on the current state of the sport

Kickboxer Louis Draper described the sport as “misunderstood” and “the funding just isn’t there.” A second-degree black belt in the sport, Draper started playing when he was just eight years old in Bromsgrove and is still competing to this day. “My friend got me into it at first, and then I did it with him […]

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Siobhan Hodgetts praises ‘Brilliant Character’ as West Bromwich Albion were held to a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough

West Brom women were held to a 1-1 draw at the Alexander Stadium over the weekend, which saw Middlesbrough retain fourth spot in the FA Womens National League. Siobhan Hodgetts said her side “showed brilliant resilience, to come from a goal down. In the second half, we were excellent, and we were unlucky not to […]

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“Worst performance yet” – Gloucester City Manager Dafydd Williams on Uxbridge defeat

“That’s the worst we’ve been in terms of performance levels,” Manager Dafydd Williams said, expressing his disappointment following his team’s 4-3 loss to Uxbridge on Saturday. The Tigers now find themselves seven points off top spot, chasing league leaders Walton and Hersham. A strike from Ada Okorogheye in the 94th minute denied Gloucester a point […]

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“Get down here, bar is on me!”- from Hardy Eustace to the racing pub of the year

Rachael Bird, owner of Tailors in Cheltenham, recently crowned Racing TV’s pub of the year, knows better than anyone how much the races mean to the town. With crowds gathering during race week, the atmosphere is completely different compared to an average week, and it can be a challenge to contain excitement. “Only 20 spaces […]

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“It’s an issue that needs to be talked about more”- UOG Men’s Football Club Captain Macsen Rhys-Williams on Men’s Mental Health

The University of Gloucestershire’s Men’s Football club are going the extra mile this year for their Movember campaign. The boys in blue are participating in a number of fundraisers throughout the month of November in order to raise money for MIND Charity. These include a daily running challenge, a charity football match taking on UOG […]