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Longlevens AFC welcome Corsham Town tonight in an important fixture in the Hellenic League Premier Division, Corsham arrive sitting in fifth place and in the play-offs, but their arrival will be the start of a new period at the club following the departure of their manager. Despite the off-field developments Corsham still sit firmly in […]
Day three of the Cheltenham Festival, traditionally known as St Patrick’s Thursday is the only day of the festival that includes two feature races: the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers Hurdle. After a great day of racing yesterday let’s see what day three has in store. 13:20 – Ryanair mares’ novices’ Hurdle Another maximum field […]
“We’ve put in some of our best performances in the cup and we’re hoping to do the same on Wednesday,” says University of Gloucestershire midfielder Adam Smith with confidence ahead of their cup final. “They are a good side (UWE) having faced them in pre-season we know a little bit about them but the final […]
Follow the latest news and results from the Cheltenham Festival, with the Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase coming up next. 4:00pm – BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase Winner – Il Etait Temps A great day for Townend and Mullins. Quilixios started well, with odds-on favourite Majborough working hard to stay with him. A comedy of […]
The Cheltenham Festival attracts more than 220,000 people to the town each year, providing a major boost to the local economy and marking one of the biggest weeks in the town’s calendar. Horse trainer Mat Nicholls believes the festival is hugely important for the town and the businesses that rely on the event. “Hugely important – economically and socially,” […]
Slimbridge AFC’s incredible season continues as the team head into the final 10 games of the season. The Swans currently sit third in the league just four points off top with four games in hand. First team joint manager, Tom Deakin is surprised by just how prolific the Swans have been this season: “I can’t lie, the season has been above expectation, in preseason we […]
Nicolás, who graduated from the University of Gloucestershire during COVID, mentioned his thoughts on why padel is so addictive: “It gives you an easy sort of sense, false sense, that you’re good at it. And it makes you want to play again, and it makes you want to improve. And then you’re hooked and then […]
Cheltenham Festival remains ‘the FA Cup final of racing’, says trainer Mat Nicholls. The trainer described the Cheltenham Festival as the ultimate test in National Hunt racing, comparing it to England’s premier domestic football competition. Having spent many years around horses and witnessed multiple winners at Cheltenham, the festival holds a special place for him. […]
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Cheltenham Racecourse, with another packed schedule of racing, results and reaction to come. Throughout the day, we’ll also bring you the latest stories from across the sporting world in and around Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham Town travel to Highbury stadium tonight as they take on 14th placed Fleetwood Town in a exciting clash. Both teams come into the fixture five games unbeaten each with Fleetwood picking up three wins from five. Ahead of tonight’s fixture, The 24 year old winger Jordan Thomas expressed that preparation will be key ahead […]