The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Bristol City extended their unbeaten run to six games as they exerted dominance on their Norfolk opponents in a performance which portrayed a perfectly-executed plan. Liam Manning’s side produced a fine display against Norwich City who continue their push for playoff promotion. If not for wasted chances and a couple of debatable offside calls, the […]
Gloucester City legend and all-time appearance holder Tom Webb insists he’s not interested in returning to coaching or management, five years on from his departure. Webb played over 600 games for Gloucester City between 2001 and 2018 ending his career as player manager for the 17/18 season. The 39-year-old was quick to play down any […]
West Bromwich Albion Women defender Izzy Green says she’s “learning” from a Women’s Super League pairing whilst patiently waiting for a first team chance. Leicester City’s Jess Reavill and Manchester United’s Lucy Newell have seen plenty of loan minutes at the heart of Albion’s defence whilst Green has been sidelined with injury from which she […]
The three stalwarts in the county’s football scene have endured underwhelming campaigns with rotten recruitment, poor financial backing and lacklustre decision-making Tomorrow evening could bring with it a hat-trick of relegation as Cheltenham Town host Peterborough United (who are looking to achieve automatic promotion) in a must-win game at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Last Tuesday, Gloucestershire’s […]
Gloucester City vice captain Joe Hanks admits his side “haven’t been good enough” after having their departure from the National League North confirmed. The Tigers welcomed Chester to the Tiger Turf stadium for a must-win game for the club to have chance of survival. A thin layer of hope soon turned to despair as the […]
Cheltenham Festival form came to the fore on day two of the Cheltenham April Meeting as Golden Ace glided to an easy victory. The six-year-old mare landed a memorable success at last month’s Festival in the Grade 2 Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, and her improvement showed no sign of stopping on Thursday after her eight-and-a-half-length […]
West Bromwich Albion Women head coach Siobhan Hodgetts-Still believes the “fine margins” lead to defeat against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium on Sunday. The Baggies went ahead early in the game as Delphi Cole tapped home a corner at the back post, a strike that was cancelled out by two Stoke goals in the […]
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 winner Galopin Des Champs’ jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins have hailed their “champion” horse who secured a second successive win. The bookies’ favourite saw plenty of competition in the early stages of the 100th race, The Real Whacker strode ahead in the first circuit, meanwhile stray horse Fastorslow cut […]
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs triumphed to win the 100th edition of racing’s most coveted jumping prize, defending his title from last year. Ridden by Paul Townend, the French horse showed the horse racing world why he was the bookies favourite before the event. A quiet first circuit left The Real Whacker unchallenged […]
The Cheltenham Festival captivates millions, but perhaps the most intriguing thing about the four-day event is its influence on the town, not just financially, but structurally. In a nook just outside of the town centre, Wyman’s Brook, which is situated just over a mile from the famous Prestbury Park – pays homage to numerous Gold […]