Football as we know it has been played in England since 1815 and the fundamentals remain much the same, but the sport has discovered a serious issue with its links to head injuries and they can’t be ignored. Bobby and Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Nobby Stiles. Four of England’s 1966 World Cup side who have all died with or are suffering with dementia. 2018 studies show that about two in 100 people aged […]
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OPINION: What playing at the Cardiff City Stadium did for Newport County
Even in a season where unexpectedness became the new normal, nobody could have predicted Michael Flynn commanding Newport County AFC from the sideline at Cardiff City Stadium. The pitch at Rodney Parade takes a battering throughout the season with three teams playing at the ground, including Dragons Rugby, Newport R.F.C. and, of course, Newport County. […]
Opinion | Warren Gatland will pick Premiership players for the British and Irish Lions – he just doesn’t want to pay for them
It’s an arm wrestle between the clubs and Warren Gatland. They are looking each other in the eye and waiting to see who will blink first. The Kiwi has said that a block on players from all Premiership clubs, until the competition’s final on June 26, could impact up to 20 selection spots for this […]
Spotify owner interested in Arsenal takeover
Swedish Billionaire Daniel Ek has proposed his intentions to buy Arsenal Football Club on social media. Just over a week after the proposed European Super League was announced, the drama continues in North London as multibillionaire Daniel Ek has issued his plans to take over Arsenal Football Club and move on current owners Stan and […]
2,000 Guineas: Frankel inducted into QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame
Newmarket Racecourse will play host to the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas this weekend – with a certain 2011 winner becoming the first horse to be inducted into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame. The Legendary Frankel, who claimed the most emphatic 2,000 Guineas victory seen at flat racing HQ, has been joined by 11-time […]
LIVE BLOG: Michael Duff press conference reaction as Cheltenham Town close in on promotion and Manchester City win Carabao Cup
Welcome to ParkLife Sport’s coverage of the latest sports news from across the country! We’ll be bringing you the latest word from inside the Cheltenham Town camp, as Michael Duff speaks ahead of tomorrow night’s potential-promotion-sealing clash at home to Carlisle United. Elsewhere in football, we’ll delve into Manchester City’s Carabao Cup triumph over Tottenham […]
Preview: Forest Green Rovers v Exeter City
Forest Green Rovers play host to Exeter City on Tuesday night in what promises to be an exciting League Two match up at The New Lawn. Rovers currently sit sixth place in the league thanks to a victory at the weekend and will be hoping for more of the same following their 3-2 triumph over […]
The European Super League: Ten local Gloucestershire football teams you can support instead of the ‘top six’
With the news that England’s ‘top six’ are all part of the 12 founding teams that have agreed to join a new European Super League, many football fans have been left feeling disenfranchised. In what would be a gigantic change for European football, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham would join AC […]
Bishop’s Cleeve looking to maintain 100% record in the Challenge Cup against Lydney Town
Bishop’s Cleeve will be hoping to make it three wins out of three in the group stages of the Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup, as they travel to Lydney Town on Tuesday evening. The Mitres defeated Tuffley Rovers (0-4) and Longlevens (4-1) in the two previous games in the all-Gloucestershire Group 1 to propel themselves to […]
Gloucestershire register first victory against Somerset at Taunton in 28 years
Gloucestershire comfortably beat local rivals Somerset by eight wickets in the County Championship to claim their first win at Taunton since 1993. The final day would usually have hundreds of people in attendance, but that wasn’t the case in a match that was played behind closed doors due to the current coronavirus restrictions. The visitors […]