This is the stance taken by many clubs throughout the country as the return of fans brought opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement. Since the killing of George Floyd in America earlier this year, which sparked worldwide support for the BLM movement, many athletes have been taking the knee before competing. The symbolic action […]
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Horse Racing: Local Runners 23/11/20
Local trainers have been firing in the winners of late – with both Kim Bailey and Fergal O’Brien enjoying outstanding starts to the season. LIVE BLOG: Click HERE To View Today’s Sporting News. Here is a list of locally-trained runners who are prominent in this afternoon‘s betting: Kempton 12.50 1 Ajero – Kim Bailey, 11/10 […]
“This is the biggest women’s fixture we’ve ever had” – Cheltenham Tigers Rugby chairman Steve Ratcliffe on Sunday double header and the future ambitions of the club
Cheltenham Tigers Rugby chairman Steve Ratcliffe is hoping for continued success for the entire club after a landmark day which saw both women’s teams win their top of the table clashes at Newlands Park. Tigers’ first team, who currently sit top of the Women’s Championship North 1, comfortably swept aside second-placed West Park Leeds 59-7, […]
Rob Edwards says Mansfield fixture will suit Forest Green Rovers as his side bid for a third straight win
Forest Green Rovers manager Rob Edwards believes Mansfield will come out firing on Tuesday in the two sides’ League Two meeting at The New Lawn. They will have to take on the Stags without top scorer Matty Stevens, who has suffered an ACL injury and will be out for the rest of the campaign and […]
OPINION – Exeter City has to sell more of their academy products such as Josh Key to remain a sustainable football league club
With just hours remaining in the 2022 January transfer window, Exeter City received a sizeable bid for one of their star players. For many clubs accepting a bid that late into the window would be unthinkable as there would be no adequate time to replace the individual. However, for the Grecians it is the formula […]
Breaking down former Gloucestershire opener Kraigg Brathwaite’s historic test match as West Indies captain battles out for a draw against England
Former Gloucestershire opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite did more than just thwart England as he valiantly helped his team bat out day five of the second test in Barbados. His mammoth match performance saw him face a huge 673 balls across two innings, a number that falls just seven short of his total for his county […]
Michael Duff admits Cheltenham Town boos are ‘disappointing’ after complaints during victory over Wimbledon
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff labelled fans booing his team during their 3-1 win against Wimbledon on Saturday as ‘disappointing.’ There were audible complaints from certain sections of the Jonny-Rocks Stadium as the Robins were 1-0 down until the 81st minute, only for goals from Callum Wright, George Lloyd and Alfie May to turn the […]
Cheltenham Town Ladies beat Portishead Town 2-0 to claim their seventh consecutive league win and edge closer to the title
Cheltenham Town Ladies beat Portishead Town Women 2-0 away from home to extend their lead at the top of the Women’s National League Division One South West to five points with three games remaining. An accomplished defensive performance along with two goals in the space of two minutes from Tazmin Hayward and Holly Rogers were […]